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The Holiday Meal Part 2: Plant-Based Side Dishes

Dan Marek - The Holiday Meal Part 2: Plant-Based Side Dishes

Recorded

This event was on November 9, 2021

Join Chef Dan Marek for The Holiday Meal Part 2 to learn tips, tricks, techniques for cooking sides for your holiday meals. Dan will bring a lot of ideas for your sides that can even serve as the main dish of your plant-based holiday meals! Bring your questions for Chef Dan for this Holiday Side Dishes Preparation Spectacular!

The Holiday Meal, Part 1: Turkey 101

Barton Seaver - The Holiday Meal, Part 1: Turkey 101

Recorded

This event was on November 4, 2021

Join Chef Barton Seaver for The Holiday Meal Part 1 to learn tips, tricks, techniques for cooking birds of all different sizes. Bring your questions for Chef Barton for this Holiday Bird Preparation Spectacular!

It’s Not Too Early to Start Planning for Holiday Desserts

Fran Costigan - It’s Not Too Early to Start Planning for Holiday Desserts

Recorded

This event was on October 27, 2021

Chef Fran will offer strategies for holiday dessert menu planning from ingredients you may need, what can be made ahead, staggering oven bakes, and pleasing all eaters, no matter the dietary considerations. Bring your questions and share your favorite desserts for this festive time of the year.

Open Office Hours

Eric Wynkoop - Open Office Hours

Recorded

This event was on October 26, 2021

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Sneak peek into The French Pastry School's new Cake Baking & Decorating Arts Course

Jacquy Pfeiffer, Alissa Wallers, and Scott Samuel - Sneak peek into The French Pastry School's new Cake Baking & Decorating Arts Course

Recorded

This event was on October 20, 2021

Join Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, Chef Alissa Wallers, and Chef Scott Samuel for an introduction to Cake Baking & Decorating Arts and answer any questions you may have. This 3rd online course was developed by a team of chef educators and master cake decorators at The French Pastry School, this immersive 180-day online course teaches the principles of cake baking science, as well as how to execute 80+ new recipes and techniques from the comfort of your own home! We will review the key concepts presented in the course and discuss the recommended tools need to successfully create your own sculpted cottage cake as the capstone project.

Open Office Hours

Eric Wynkoop - Open Office Hours

Recorded

This event was on October 12, 2021

Join Chef Eric Wynkoop in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to ask anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Eric is ready to answer them all.

Autumn Squash

Barton Seaver - Autumn Squash

Recorded

This event was on October 5, 2021

It’s that time of year when the sweaters come out and the harvest gets sweet. Join Chef Barton Seaver as we explore one of his favorite ingredients and learn how to get creative with these culinary gems. Bring your questions for discussion of this flavorful vegetable!

Ask Me Anything (Office Hours)

Dan Marek - Ask Me Anything (Office Hours)

Recorded

This event was on September 28, 2021

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. This event was created for you and we encourage you to Ask Anything – from cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan is ready to answer them all.

Garlic! Garlic! Garlic!

Barton Seaver - Garlic! Garlic! Garlic!

Recorded

This event was on September 21, 2021

Join Barton as he discusses this oft used, but little understood ingredient. Learn about different varieties and their culinary qualities, as well as exploring all the ways to use this key ingredient! Recipes will include: Smoke Roasted, Aioli, Pistachio Aillade, and Garlic Confit! Bring your questions for discussion of this most amazing ingredient!

Yes, Desserts Can Be Part of a Healthful Diet!

Fran Costigan - Yes, Desserts Can Be Part of a Healthful Diet!

Recorded

This event was on September 20, 2021

Desserts are treats, there is no question about it. While more decadent versions are better for special occasions and holidays, everyday treats can be in the mix too. Portion size, presentation and the garnishes all matter. Join Chef Fran for this discussion which is sure to be lively, so make sure you don’t miss it. Bring your comments and questions, Fran is ready to tackle this topic with you!