Cooking Class - Smiles and Slices

Learn about a kitchen essential, the knife, in this educational and interactive cooking class. This hands-on cooking class is your introduction to knife skills. A master chef instructor will share proper knife usage with the class, including chopping, dicing and slicing, sharpening knives and general maintenance....

Chef Laura will show you how to get the most out of cooking with wine. French and Italian cuisine rely heavily on wine for cooking. Whether for deglazing a pan to make a sauce, simmering for hours to add flavor or a splash over fruit, wine is central to southern European fare. The class starts with an asparagus...

Craft flavorful, easy-to-master dishes using fresh ingredients and classic techniques. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class and learn to create a simple yet elegant meal featuring bold flavors. You'll explore how to combine fresh, seasonal ingredients with time-honored techniques to craft a...

Make a dim sum recipe that is steaming and heartfelt. Here's a lovely cooking class for you. As friends gather to sample and share delectable bite-size morsels, it’s easy to see why dim sum translates as “touch the heart.” In this hands-on class, you’ll practice the steps of forming, folding,...

Get ready to explore the authentic flavors of Tuscany in this class with Chef Laura! In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Tuscan menu that showcases the beauty of fresh herbs and simple, traditionally used Tuscan ingredients. Some of the recipes you can look forward to...

Get into the blended and balanced flavors of Tuscan cuisine. In this cooking class, you'll learn that you don't need a scooter to tour the rich, vibrant flavors of Tuscany. The chef-led class will teach you how to cook Tuscan rosemary chicken under a brick, served with rich, creamy risotto and a zesty green salad with...

Get into the blended and balanced flavors of Tuscan cuisine. In this cooking class, you'll learn that you don't need a scooter to tour the rich, vibrant flavors of Tuscany. The chef-led class will teach you how to cook Tuscan rosemary chicken under a brick, served with rich, creamy risotto and a zesty green salad with...

Treat your old man to a steakhouse favorite for Father's Day. Nothing says 'world’s best dad' like a world-class meal! Join this cooking class to learn steakhouse favorites: perfectly seared steak paired with flavorful compound butter and tasty sides. Cap off the experience with a decadent Manhattan Ice Cream...

Celebrate Mardi Gras any time of year with a new set of recipes. Led by a world-class chef, this cooking class explores the flavors, fragrances and bold colors of Cajun cuisine. Start by learning how to simmer chicken and Andouille sausage into a bubbling pot of gumbo. Practice steaming a platter of peel-and-eat...

Sharpen your grilling skills and learn skills for hibachi at home. Plan a fun dining experience using restaurant-worthy techniques with this cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare a flavor-filled chicken teriyaki and wok-frying vegetable fried rice. You'll slice and toss ingredients into a...

Learn how to achieve a perfectly cooked steak and Mediterranean-inspired African recipes. This cooking class delivers the flavors of North African cuisine to your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll practice sous vide techniques to prepare a steak accented with roasted garlic herb butter. You'll also chop nuts...

Create a classic brunch menu to ring in the spring season. Complemented by garden-fresh ingredients and elegant recipes, this cooking class features a menu perfect for any special event. You'll join a gourmet chef for these fun and engaging sessions. Begin by roasting asparagus and wrapping with prosciutto and herbs....