Join us for an afternoon in the Mediterranean! We’ll make Horiatiki (Greek Salad), Grilled Bronzini, Grilled Lamb Chops, Tzatziki with Grilled Pita, Briam, and, for dessert, Baklava.
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. We discuss which knives you really need; how to hold a knife for efficiency, speed and safety; what it means to sharpen versus hone; how to use your honing steel; and a […]
When you bite into fresh, homemade pasta, there’s that pause when you just can’t help but stop talking and savor its deliciousness. How can two ingredients taste so sublime? Well they do. We’ll make egg pasta in a variety of shapes with seasonal sauces. Menu changes seasonally. *Please note that we cannot accommodate gluten-free dietary […]
We find what looks great at the farmer’s market and cook’em up Italian style! Spring Green Salad with Herbs and Parmigiano, Rack of Lamb with Green Garlic Pesto, Roasted Asparagus, Purple Potatoes, for dessert, Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote.
You love to eat it, now make it yourself! Learn the necessary ingredients and equipment, where to buy them and then roll, roll, roll! We focus on norimaki: uramaki, temaki, gunkan maki using vegetables, tuna, salmon, and fish roe.
Every culture has a version of dumplings, and they are all SO delicious! We’ll make some of our favorites from Asia: Japanese Gyoza, Szechuan Lamb Dumplings, and Shanghai Soup Dumplings. *Please note that we cannot accommodate gluten-free dietary restrictions for this class*
Southeast Asian spices and ingredients can be daunting – lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, palm sugar, fish sauce and curry paste – but no more! Our menu includes Tom Kha Goong, Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, and Pad Thai.
Cozy up, sip some wine and make a delicious French meal: Seared Sea Scallops with White Wine Shallot Cream Sauce, Filet Mignon au Poivre, Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach, and Chocolate Mousse
Too shy to buy at those amazing markets in Chinatown? No more! We meet in Chinatown to buy fish and groceries, then take our purchases back to the kitchen, where you learn to fillet, then sauté, poach, bake, and grill in this comprehensive class. NOTE: This class meets at Aqua Best – 276 Grand Street, […]
Spices can be scary! We de-mystify them and teach you all you need to know to feel as though you’re in Casablanca. We’ll make Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Couscous with Pistachios and Rose, Grilled Pepper Salad, Carrot Salad, and Crêpes for dessert.
Join us for an evening in Korea! We’ll make Pork Mandu with Dipping Sauce, Chive Pancakes, Beef Bulgogi, Steamed Rice, Korean Corn Cheese and assorted Ban Chan.
Lots of delicious small plates! What better way to eat? Plus, many recipes can be modified to be quick weeknight dinners. We’ll make Garlicky Red Pepper Spread, Garlic Shrimp, Albondigas with Saffron Almond Sauce, Chorizo con Pimientos, Papas Bravas, Spiced Garbanzos, Croquetas de Pollo, & Sherried Mushrooms. It’s an evening in Spain!
Slow cooked chicken with smokey bacon, mushrooms and lots of red wine—what could be better! We’ll focus on the techniques of stewing and braising and also make garlicky mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green salad and, for dessert, crêpes Suzette.
Are you ready for some serious indulgence? We’ll make a classic Wedge Salad, Hanger Steak au Poivre, Smokey Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and Molten Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream.
Working with fresh and dried chilies can be daunting. Let us guide you! Learn to make one of Mexico’s regional favorites served with rice and beans. We’ll have tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole to tide you over as the chicken cooks. We’ll drink margaritas to whet our whistles! Ole!
The depth and complexity of texture and flavor are what make ramen so alluring. Learn how to make the rich, porcine broth from scratch plus chashu pork, jammy eggs, and the knife skills to finely slice vegetables and garnishes. This is not the ramen of your college dorm room! Bring on the umami!
Come learn all the basics of pie making: a fabulous buttery, flaky, foolproof pie dough, and understanding fillings and how to riff to accommodate whatever fruit you have on hand! Everyone will make their own pie to take home! Don’t worry, we’ll have cooked pie to sample!
Southeast Asian spices and ingredients can be daunting – lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, palm sugar, fish sauce and curry paste – but no more! We’ll meet in Chinatown and shop at our favorite stores to get all the ingredients to cook Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Pad Thai, Tomato Cucumber Salad, and […]
Join us for an afternoon in the Mediterranean! We’ll make Horiatiki (Greek Salad with Feta, Olives, Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions); Grilled Bronzini; Grilled Lamb Chops; Cucumber Dill Tzatziki with Grilled Pita; Briam (Greek ratatouille); and, for dessert, Baklava.
Cozy up, sip some wine, and make a delicious meal: Crispy Duck Breast with Pan Sauce, Cauliflower Gratin, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach, and Crêpes Suzette for dessert.
From years of teaching in a working restaurant kitchen, we’ve learned that it’s the tricks of the trade that people love most when they take classes with us. We’ll prepare a menu that highlights these tips as well as what equipment you really need in your kitchen to cook better. Menu will be 3 courses […]
Learn how to decipher and use Indian spices while making Cauliflower Pakora, Chicken Curry, Basmati Pilaf, Lentil Dal, Mango Chutney and Cucumber Raita.
We’ll make Bucatini all’Amatriciana, Rosemary & Garlic Lamb Chops with Swiss Chard, and Chocolate Budino.
Entertaining at home is one of life’s great pleasures, but it can be stressful. Learn tricks to make the evening flow seamlessly and keep you sane and able to actually enjoy having guests over. We’ll make Duck Liver Paté, Seared Sea Scallops, Stuffed Pork Loin, Roasted Potato and Fennel, Glazed Carrots and Molten Chocolate Cake.
Get whisked away to Italy for the night! We’ll make Arugula, Peach & Gorgonzola Salad, Grilled Tuscan Steak, Mushroom Risotto, Sautéed Greens, and Chocolate Cake for dessert.
Seriously serious but not hard, given some good knowledge. Learn how to work with chocolate, taste different brands, and bake some of our favorite chocolate confections: Molten Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Soufflé, Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Chocolate Brandy Creme Brûlée, and Truffles.
For young and old alike. We’ll provide the house and all the fun decorations you’ll need to create a winter wonderland fit for a prince or princess. One house per person. Hot chocolate (or wine!) included! The best part may just be that we do all the set-up and clean-up!
Join us for an evening in the south of France. You’ll think you’re in Marseille as we prepare classic Bouillabaisse. From making a rich fish broth with saffron, tomatoes and Pernod, to learning how to choose fish and seafood, poach it just so, and serve it with croutons slathered with the traditional sauce rouille. We’ll […]
Duck confit, smokey sausage, white beans, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, rich beefy broth—these are a few of our favorite things! Especially when they come together to make cassoulet. Perfect for entertaining, perfect for a cold winter’s night! While it’s bubbling away, we’ll make vinaigrette for a bountiful green salad and crème brûlée for dessert.
Cocktails, alcoholic or not, should be balanced and delicious. Featuring not-your-average “virgin” versions of popular beverages, this class will give you the know-how and inspiration to drink NA in the coming year! Booze-free without sacrificing flavor, we will riff off classics with a culinary twist. This is a hands-on mocktails course that teaches mixology essentials […]
Cozy up, sip some wine and make a delicious French meal: Seared Sea Scallops with White Wine Shallot Cream Sauce, Filet Mignon au Poivre, Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach, and Molten Chocolate Cake
The depth and complexity of texture and flavor are what make pho so alluring. We’ll make Vegetable Summer Rolls and Beef Pho including the rich bone broth from scratch.
Join for an evening in the Mediterranean! We’ll make Horiatiki (Greek Salad with Feta, Olives, Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions); Grilled Bronzini; Grilled Lamb Chops; Cucumber Dill Tzatziki with Grilled Pita; Briam (Greek ratatouille); and, for dessert, Baklava.
Having fresh spices, and understanding how to use them, will transform the way you cook. We’ll meet at one of our favorite Indian markets to peruse the spices and ingredients to make an Indian menu. Back at the restaurant, we’ll make Cauliflower Pakora, Chicken Curry, Basmati Pilaf, Lentil Dal, Mango Chutney and Raita. NOTE: This […]
You’re invited to our Mexican taco fest! We’ll make Homemade Tortillas, Guacamole, Salsa Verde de Tomatillos, Salsa Pasilla, and prepare various fillings and fixin’s including Nopales (cactus), Camarones (shrimp), Pollo (chicken), and Carnitas (pork). And, of course, margaritas to accompany. ¡Olé!
Cue the Edith Piaf! Join us for an evening in France. We’ll make Warm French Lentil Salad with Beets and Chèvre, Steak Frîtes with Red Wine Pan Sauce, and Crêpes au Chocolat.
Healthy and light, yet substantial and filling. We’ll make Hummus, Baba Ganooj, Maram’s Famous Falafel, Lamb Kibbeh, and Cabbage Salad, then serve them with all the fixin’s.
**Tickets for this class are sold in pairs** We’ll make Tuna Tartare, Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce, Charred Brussels Sprouts and Carrots, French Lentils, and Coeurs à la Crème (unbaked, heart-shaped cheesecakes) with Raspberry Coulis.
Let’s celebrate Chinese New Year by making celebratory food! You’ll learn to make New Years Dumplings, Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions, Spring Rolls, White Cut Chicken, Longevity Noodles and Nian Gao!
**Tickets for this class are sold in pairs** We’ll make Tuna Tartare, Filet Mignon au Poivre, Bacon-Fat Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Coeurs à la Crème (unbaked, heart-shaped cheesecakes) with Raspberry Coulis.
Every culture has a version of dumplings, and they are all SO delicious! We’ll make some of our favorites from Asia: Japanese Gyoza, Szechuan Lamb Dumplings, and Shanghai Soup Dumplings.
Join us for an evening in Burgundy! Learning how to make a rich stew is rewarding on many levels. They are rich, delicious, and satisfying. Perfect for a cold winter’s night. Julia Child made Boeuf Bourguignon famous in this country and it’s a classic for a reason. In addition to the hearty stew, we’ll have […]
A party-worthy dish, paella is one of the ultimate one dish wonders. This is our favorite style: layers of seafood, chicken and chorizo cooked with Spanish rice, saffron and aromatics. We’ll make flan for dessert!
The month of March seems to never end with wind and cold. We’ll whisk you off to the Caribbean for the night with our sunny menu. To whet your appetite, a Hibiscus Rum Punch; then we’ll make Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat, Rice and Peas, and Coconut Bread. See you on the beach!
Working with fresh and dried chilies can be daunting. Let us guide you! We’ll make Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa Pasilla, Salsa Verde de Tomatillos, Guacamole, Chicken Mole, and Rice & Beans. We’ll drink margaritas to whet our whistles! Ole!
Join us for a special culinary experience as we welcome Chef Lorna Maseko for a flavorful journey through a vibrant Pan-African menu. As we shake off the winter chill, you’ll create warm, comforting, flavor-forward dishes that are soulful, generous, and rooted in tradition. Featured dishes will include fragrant Jollof Rice, Cape Malay Roasted Chicken, Epis-marinated […]
Arguably one of the most popular dishes on the planet, we’ll make fresh noodles, and all the other components to make a mouth-watering meat lasagna. We’ll also make Caesar salad (dressing from scratch of course!) and warm chocolate cake. *Please note that we cannot accommodate gluten-free dietary restrictions for this class*
Come learn all the basics of pie making: a fabulous buttery, flaky, foolproof pie dough, and understanding fillings and how to riff to accommodate whatever fruit you have on hand! Everyone will make their own seasonal pie to take home! Don’t worry, we’ll have cooked pie to sample!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we’ll make a menu from the Emerald Isle: Celery Root and Watercress Soup, Lamb & Guinness Stew, Champ (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Scallions), Braised Cabbage with Bacon, Irish Soda Bread, and Whisky Trifle.
Get whisked away to Italy for the night. We’ll make Spring Green Salad with Parmigiano, Rack of Lamb, Risotto Alla Milanese, Roasted Asparagus, and Panna Cotta.
Southeast Asian spices and ingredients can be daunting – lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, palm sugar, fish sauce and curry paste – but no more! We’ll meet in Chinatown and shop at our favorite stores to get all the ingredients to cook Tom Kha Goong, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Pad Thai, and Green Papaya […]
Having food prepared and ready to go means more time to play all summer long. In this class, we’ll focus on making sauces that hold well either in the fridge or freezer. Roasted Red Pepper and Hazelnut Romesco, Green Goddess Pesto, Thai Satay Sauce, Chimichurri and Market Fruit Chutney. We’ll serve the sauces on chicken, […]
It’s an evening in the land of sunflowers and lavender. We’ll make Olive Tapenade Toasts, Fish Cooked in a Salt Crust, French Lentils, Lemony Asparagus, and Crêpes Suzette. Oh, and plenty of rosé to wash it all down.
We’ll whisk you off to the Caribbean for the night with our sunny menu. To whet your appetite, a Hibiscus Rum Punch; then we’ll make Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat, Rice and Peas, and Coconut Bread. See you on the beach!
Join us for an evening in the Mediterranean! We’ll make Horiatiki (Greek Salad), Grilled Bronzini, Grilled Lamb Chops, Tzatziki with Grilled Pita, Briam, and, for dessert, Baklava.
Cozy up, sip some wine, and make some bistro favorites: We’ll make a classic French onion soup and salade verte, and then crêpes for dessert!
Cozy up, sip some wine and make a delicious fish-based meal: Montauk Fluke Crudo, Local John Dory with Truffled Potatoes, Minted Sweet Peas, and Lemon Souffle Cake for dessert.
Get ready for the summer BBQ and grilling season ahead! We’ll make Chipotle Grilled Shrimp, Easy BBQ Pork Chops, Grilled Sea Bass with Ramp Pesto, served with Coleslaw, New Potato Salad and Strawberry Shortcake.
We wind our way through NYC’s most famous Greenmarket, identifying the various local vegetables and fruits, learn how to pick them, then return to Abigail’s Kitchen and learn how to cook it all! The seasonal menu—to be determined on the day—is largely vegetarian; we serve fish along with our vegetable picks.
Abby has loved exploring the streets of Manhattan’s Chinatown for as long as she can remember. After decades of going into store after store, she has her favorites markets. On this tour, you’ll accompany her to these places. You can ask all the questions and leave feeling more confident. We’ll visit Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese […]
Some call pizza the perfect food but how do you make the perfect food, well, perfect? We’ll make and work with a quick dough and make simple but delicious toppings in this comprehensive class.
Learn how to safely source raw fish and create delicious dishes from around the world. We’ll make Hawaiian Spicy Ahi Poké, Salmon Tartare with Avocado, Montauk Fluke Crudo, and Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche.
Get whisked away to Italy for the day! We’ll make Arugula, Peach & Gorgonzola Salad, Grilled Tuscan Steak, Mushroom Risotto, Sautéed Greens, and Chocolate Cake for dessert.
Join us for a night on the bayou. We’ll make Crabcakes with Remoulade Sauce, Jambalaya and Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce.
For some, it’s being taken out to eat but for others, it’s being taken out to eat and cook! For the dads who enjoy the kitchen, we’ll make: Garlic Shrimp, Grilled Spice-Rubbed Rib Eye Steak, Roasted Asparagus, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Strawberry Shortcake.
Cocktails, alcoholic or not, should be balanced and delicious. In this hands-on mocktails course, you’ll learn mixology essentials while touching on history, tools, and techniques. Featuring not-your-average “virgin” versions of popular beverages, this class will give you the know-how and inspiration to drink booze-free without sacrificing flavor. What you can expect: Your own bar station, […]
Get whisked away to Italy for the night. We’ll make Polenta with Wild Mushrooms and Parmigiano, Grilled Bronzini with Lemon and Dill, Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash, Arugula with Heirloom Tomatoes, and Berries with Zabaglione.
Hands-down the easiest way to increase flavor in whatever you’re cooking is working with fresh herbs and spices. If you find the idea daunting, then this class is for you. Not sure you can differentiate between parsley and cilantro? Not sure why you should use a whole spice versus a ground one? We’ll smell and […]
Chef Abby will shop at the market and bring back the best from Union Square. Simplicity is key when you have fresh ingredients, but the fine points of good cooking techniques make all the difference. We’ll make Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Greens, Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Grilled Veggies, Potato Salad and Berries with […]
Healthy and light, yet substantial and filling. We’ll make Hummus bi Tahini, Baba Ganooj, Syrian Falafel and Cabbage Salad, then serve them with all the fixin’s.
Join us for a cocktail class with a seasonal twist! We’ll muddle, shake and stir our way through 3 drinks while teaching basic cocktail ratios and how to riff on them, as well as how to balance flavors plus discuss the essential tools needed to create craft cocktails at home. Sample menu: Thai Basil Mojito, […]
Can you smell the crisp clean air, the pine, and the saline of the frigid coastal waters? Maybe not. We’ll pretend we’re up in Maine and make Lobster Rolls, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, and Blueberry Pie.
Get whisked away to Italy for the night. We’ll make Seared Scallops over Capellini, Grilled Lambchops with Broccoli Rabe, Arugula with Heirloom Tomatoes, and Panna Cotta with Berries.
We’ll make Pasta all’Amatriciana, Rosemary Lamb Chops with Roasted Fennel and Garlicky Spinach, and Peaches with Zabaglione.
