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 Classes in Orange!
Our new teaching kitchen, located in the historic district of Orange, is up and running. Brought to you by the kitchen design firm Le Gourmet Kitchen, our new facility is full of state-of-the art Dacor appliances and beautifully appointed cabinetry and counters, and stocked with our favorite pots, pans, knives, tools and gadgets. Stop in to have a look, then call us to sign up for a class! Class schedule and details below.
The Gourmet Series | Saucing it Like a Pro
Fabulous Fish | Passion for Cooking |A Study on Sides
Not a prerequisite to individual classes in this schedule, but definitely recommended for anyone looking to build a bit more confidence in basic skills. Composed of “mini-series” to suit cooks with different levels of experience, each “mini-series” contains 3 or 4 classes, and will focus on a different level of skills.
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Basic Cooking Skills
$225 for three classes
Dates offered in Orange:
Series A Tuesdays, April 8, 15 & 22, 6pm in ORANGE
Series B Saturdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 9:30am in ORANGE
Series C Sundays, April 13, 20 & 27, 2pm in ORANGE NEW TIME
Series D Sundays, May 4, 11 & 18, 2pm in ORANGE NEW TIME
Series E Tuesdays, June 10, 17 & 24, 6pm in ORANGE
Intermediate Cooking Skills
$225 for three classes
Dates offered in Orange:
Series A Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, 9:30am in ORANGE
Series B Tuesdays, May 6, 13 & 20, 6pm in ORANGE
Advanced Cooking Skills
$320 for three classes
Dates offered in Orange:
Series A Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:30 am in ORANGE
 
Join Chef Octavio Montoya for a study in the construction, creation and flavoring of sauces.
Sauces I: Sauces for Fish
Thursday, April 17, 6pm
Or Thursday, June 5, 6pm
Recipes include: Summer citrus sauce; Orange beurre blanc; Tequila-lime cream sauce; Tarragon demi-glace sauce; Pan-roasted salmon, sea bass and shrimp; Rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Sauces II: Sauces for Meat
Thursday, January 31, 6pm
Or Thursday, March 27, 6pm
Recipes include: Green peppercorn sauce; Mushrooms Chasseur sauce; Supreme white sauce; Bigarade orange sauce; Pan-roasted chicken, pork and beef rib-eye; Potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Price: $90 per person, per class.
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Love fish but you’re afraid you might destroy it? Fear no longer – these classes will teach you how to prepare you favorite fish without fail!
All About Fish: The Basics
Thursday, April 10, 6pm; Joe
Learn to select, clean, prep and portion, then sauté and roast salmon steaks & halibut filets. Recipes for accompaniments include: Teriyaki glaze for salmon; Grilled vegetables; Greens with balsamic vinaigrette; Grilled polenta cakes with red onion jam; grilled avocado & mango salsa. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Roasted Monk Fish
Thursday, May 1, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Apple & baby mix salad with white balsamic honey vinaigrette; Roasted monk fish with sage and whole garlic cloves sauce on sautéed dice vegetables & toasted Israeli couscous; Chocolate truffle cake with berry sauce. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Cinnamon Crusted Salmon
Thursday, May 8, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Chunky tomato and cheese salad with watercress & blue cheese dressing; Cinnamon-sugar crusted salmon with julienne carrots & baby bok choy drizzled with mustard glaze; Pear tart with caramel whipped cream. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Succulent Sea Bass
Thursday, May 29, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Rainbow pepper & Boursin bruschetta; Sea bass with caperberries, green olives & Meyer lemon; Steamed broccoli with cilantro sauce; Apricot-orange crisp. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Pistachio Crusted Halibut
Thursday, June 12, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Butter lettuce heart salad with raspberry vinaigrette, roasted walnuts and blue cheese; Pistachio & potato chip crusted halibut with roasted sweet potato batonnet, sautéed spinach and pistachio cilantro pesto; Chocolate soufflé with chantilly whipped cream. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Sesame Crusted Ahi
Thursday, June 19, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Strawberry salad with baby spinach, cream cheese, almond biscotti and balsamic vinaigrette; Sesame crusted Ahi on stir fried cabbage, mushrooms, asparagus and bean sprouts with soy-ginger sauce; Crème de cassis & berries soup topped with sabayon. Price: $90 per person, per class.
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When it has to be terrific, try these fabulously delicious and impressive menus. They take a bit more time to prepare, but they’re worth it!
24 Karat Gold
Wednesday, April 23, 6pm; Octavio
Menu: Three cheese fondue; Lobster, shrimp & black truffle risotto; Black cherries jubilee over vanilla ice cream. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Exotic Skate
Wednesday, May 14, 6pm; Octavio
Menu: Butter lettuce salad with caramelized walnuts, Roquefort & fresh raspberries with raspberry vinaigrette; Skate wing with fresh sage butter sauce on wild rice with spinach & mushrooms; Tiramisu with berry coulis. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Lavender Honey Duck Breast
Wednesday, June 18, 6pm; Octavio
Menu: Shrimp, grapefruit & avocado salad with lemon vinaigrette; Lavender honey duck breast with miso noodles, oyster mushrooms & ricotta gratin; Passion fruit shortbread. Price: $90 per person, per class.
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Learn the secrets to perfecting the simple yet flavorful sides that make a meal memorable.
All About Risotto
Wednesday, April 16, 6pm; Octavio
Menu: Fresh herb risotto; Risotto Milanese; Risotto croquettes with mozzarella & prosciutto; Tossed green salad. Price: $80 per person, per class.
Perfect Potatoes
Wednesday, May 7, 6pm; Octavio
Menu: Mashed, roasted & French fried potatoes; Cake Parisian, Potato galette; Duchess potatoes; Tossed green salad. Price: $75 per person, per class.
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