We are obsessed with the flavors of Persian cooking, which teems with an abundance of fresh herbs, sour and sweet ingredients, and fragrances that make you heady (saffron, rose petals!).
 
Join us as we explore some of the ingredients and cooking techniques that make the dishes of Iran, with their brilliant hues and seasonings, so marvelous to cook and eat. 

• Kuku Sabzi (baked eggy dish with a million herbs)
• Chicken Fesenjan (a rich walnut + pomegranate stew) 
• Steamed Rice with a Golden Tahdig (crispy crust)
• Masto-o Khiar (Herbed Cucumber Yogurt)

Who doesn't love watching "Great British Bake Off"?

We are huge fans ourselves, so we decided to recreate the famed tent in our own SoHo kitchen, minus the competitive element. Instead we'll drink tea together while learning the baking techniques behind some of the show's signature desserts.

Due to popularity, we now have 2 GBBO-inspired classes. Makes sure to check out our GBBO Cake Week class too! 
Each participant will go home with their own 4-inch Victoria Sandwich Cake and a slice of Swiss Roll to impress family + friends.

• Victoria Sandwich Cake (with raspberry jam and whipped cream)
• Classic…

This hands-on, skills-based series covers the advanced skills that amateur cooks need to take their culinary education to the next level.

We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident that you can tackle these skills on your own.

Our Culinary Boot Camp for Beginners is NOT a prerequisite if you already feel comfortable in the kitchen.

Each class concludes with a full sit-down meal where you and fellow classmates enjoy everything you cooked.

WAITLIST: If none of the start dates work for you, please join our general Boot Camp Waitlist.…

​Learn how to balance the hot, sour, salty and sweet flavors of this vibrant cuisine.

• Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup
• Crispy Fish with Tamarind-Chile-Thai Basil Sauce
• Red Coconut Curry with Chicken, Pineapple, Peppers + Snow Peas
• Steamed Sticky Rice

Learn the secrets to using Indian spices and cooking techniques, so you can make all of your Indian restaurant favorites at home. 

• ​Saag Paneer (with Homemade Paneer)
• Morgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)
• Lentil Dal with Spiced Butter
• Cilantro-Mint Chutney
• Steamed Basmati Rice

Tofu deserves its very own class, so we are heeding the call to give tofu's versatile culinary breadth its rightful due.

MENU:

• Pressing/Poaching/Freezing Tofu
• Crispy Tofu (Crispy Orange-Ginger Tofu)
• Braised Tofu (Korean Chile-Sesame Tofu)
• Yudofu/Hiyayakko (Seasoned Silken Tofu)
• Shredded Tofu (Curried Scrambled Tofu)

Pasta is the simplest of foods: flour + eggs (fresh pasta) or flour + water (dried pasta). 
Yet there are plenty of techniques to learn that help you elevate something as basic as pasta into a dish worthy of a restaurant's kitchen. 

We'll cover:
 * the differences between fresh and dried pasta and when to use them, 
* how to make fresh pasta from scratch
* how to choose the best box of dried pasta, and 
* how to properly season and sauce your favorite carb.
MENU:

• Homemade Fresh Linguine with Lemon-Parmigiano Sauce + Basil
• Orecchiette with San Marzano Marinara + Roasted Vegetables
• Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi…

When you start with duck, you can't go wrong. Learn how to use every part, from the breast to the legs to the all-important drippings.

• Crispy Duck Breast with Cherry-Thyme Jus
• Duck Confit (legs cooked in rendered fat to lusciousness)
•      over Frisee Lettuce Salad
• Crisp Potato Galettes Cooked in Duck Fat
• Quick Duck Stock

​​Join us as we tour NYC's largest and most beloved farmers market: the Union Square Greenmarket!

We'll wander through the farm stands, sampling and shopping for local produce and farm-made products to fill our shopping basket.
 
Along the way, we'll discuss:

• What makes something "local"
• Why "organic" is not the most important label at the market
• What is currently in season and at its peak of flavor
• What are the most important products to buy at the market
• Tips for choosing the best produce

After 45 minutes of tasting and shopping, we'll head downtown via subway to our cooking school in SoHo where…

We will explore all the different ways to create flavorful sauces for different types of food, from classic “mother” sauces and pan sauces to vegetable and herb purées.

• Sauces for Vegetables (vinaigrette variations + beurre blanc)
• Sauces for Meat (pan gravies)
• Stand Alone Sauces (vegetable and herb sauces: romesco sauce + fresh green herb sauce)

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. 

• Knife Skills
• Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken)
• Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy)
• Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables)
• Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)
• Cooking Leafy Greens (Swiss Chard with Lemon and Garlic)

Learn how to make your Korean restaurant favorites!

(This class is only for kids 10+. No parental enrollment required.)

• Beef or Tofu Bulgogi Bowls with Steamed Rice
• Japchae (Sweet Potato Glass Noodle Vegetable Stir-Fry)
• Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)

This hands-on, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen.

This boot camp focuses primarily on techniques you'll need to create meals firmly rooted in the the vegetable kingdom, along with legumes, grains, and eggs. This course is ideal for vegetarians and anyone who wants to add more vegetables and plant-proteins to their cooking repertoire. (We will be using dairy in some of the dishes, but most of the curriculum is also suited for vegan cooking.)
 
​This program meets every week for 5 weeks.

START DATE + REMAINING CLASS DATES:

• …

Who doesn't love watching "Great British Bake Off"?

We are huge fans ourselves, so we decided to recreate the famed tent in our own SoHo kitchen, minus the competitive element. Instead we'll drink tea together while learning the techniques behind some of the show's signature savory bakes.

• Crumpets with Sharp English Cheddar and Chutney
• Pork, Apple and Cheese Sausage Rolls 
• Caramelized Onion and Stilton Quiche          

A week-long exploration of food for kids 10 to 13 years old.

All classes are hands-on and include a full sit-down lunch at the end of each class.

​Camps are limited to 10 students to allow kids maximum interaction with their teachers.

Each camp runs Monday-Friday

Day 1: Mexican
Chicken Enchiladas
Elotes (“Street Corn”)
Guacamole and Homemade Tortilla Chips
Mexican Wedding Cookies

Day 2: Spanish
Paella with Chicken (or Vegetable)
Patates Bravas with Romesco Sauce
Tortilla Espanole
Day 3: Korean
Bulgogi Bowls
Korean Scallion Pancakes
Kimchi Fried Rice
Sesame Cucumbers
Day 4: Summer Dinner
Slow-Roasted Salmon with…

A week-long exploration of food for kids 13 to 16 years old.

All classes are hands-on and include a full sit-down lunch at the end of each class.

​Camps are limited to 10 students to allow kids maximum interaction with their teachers.

Each camp runs Monday-Friday.

Day 1: Mexican
Chicken Enchiladas
Elotes (“Street Corn”)
Guacamole and Homemade Tortilla Chips
Mexican Wedding Cookies

Day 2: Spanish
Paella with Chicken (or Vegetable)
Patates Bravas with Romesco Sauce
Tortilla Espanole

Day 3: Korean
Bulgogi Bowls
Korean Scallion Pancakes
Kimchi Fried Rice
Sesame Cucumbers

Day 4: Summer Dinner
Slow-Roasted Salmon…

​This is the perfect class for anyone who has any questions about the basics of buying, storing, and cooking shellfish to tender perfection.

• Spaghetti alla Vongole ("real" white clam sauce)
• Mussels Steamed in Coconut Green Curry Broth
• Garlic-Chile Wild Shrimp 
• Korean Stir-Fried Squid with Carrots and Zucchini

This hands-on, skills-based series covers the basic baking techniques you'll need to feel comfortable being called upon to "bring a dessert" to your next gathering. Or at the very least, understand a whole lot more of what is happening on the "Great British Bake Off."

Each participant will go home with plenty of baked desserts each week to impress family and friends.

​This program meets every week for 4 weeks.

INTENSIVE OPTION: We offering a Monday - Thursday intensive this summer; use the link to check out that program if you're interested!
START DATE + REMAINING CLASS DATES:

• Mondays, April 13…

This boot camp is designed for home cooks who have a solid confidence in the kitchen and are looking for culinary challenges and refined skills to expand their repertoire.

Each class concludes with a full sit-down meal where you and fellow classmates enjoy everything you cooked.

* There are NO PRE-REQUISITES to take this boot camp as long as you have a strong comfort level in the kitchen. *

WAITLIST:
If none of the start dates work for you, please join our general Boot Camp Waitlist. We'll alert you when new sessions are added. If you don't want to wait, please consider our DIY Culinary Boot…

Learn to make some of your favorite Korean restaurant dishes while exploring the ingredients and cooking techniques that make Korean food so invigorating and delicious.

• Kimchi Mandu (pan-fried pork and kimchi dumplings)
• Doenjang Jjigae (richly-flavored stew with tofu, zucchini and rice cakes)
• Japchae (sweet potato glass noodles with vegetables) 
• Kimchi Fried Rice

A week-long exploration of food for kids 10 to 13 years old.

All classes are hands-on and include a full sit-down lunch at the end of each class.

​Camps are limited to 10 students to allow kids maximum interaction with their teachers.

Each camp runs Monday-Friday.
 
DAY 1: Italian
Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter
Handmade Fettuccine with Fresh Basil Pesto
Antipasto Salad
Macerated Berries with Zabaglione 

DAY 2: Dim Sum
Steamed Shrimp Shumai
Vegetable Potsticker Dumplings
Crispy Chicken Wontons
Steamed Pork and Cabbage Dumplings 

DAY 3: Mexican
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Fresh Guacamole
Adobo…

A week-long exploration of food for kids 13 to 16 years old.

All classes are hands-on and include a full sit-down lunch at the end of each class.

​Camps are limited to 10 students to allow kids maximum interaction with their teachers.

Each camp runs Monday-Friday.

DAY 1: Italian
Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter
Handmade Fettuccine with Fresh Basil Pesto
Antipasto Salad
Macerated Berries with Zabaglione

DAY 2: Dim Sum
Steamed Shrimp Shumai
Vegetable Potsticker Dumplings
Crispy Chicken Wontons
Steamed Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

DAY 3: Mexican
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Fresh Guacamole
Adobo Chicken…