Name: Basic Cooking Techniques: Class 1
Start: 2026-07-28T16:45:00-06:00
End: 2026-07-28T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Chef Dallas demonstrates a wide variety of basic cooking techniques.
Learn and practice along with expert instruction
About this Event

In this Home Cook class, Chef Dallas teaches many useful cooking techniques including foundational knife skills, fundamentals of an emulsified sauce, pan searing, crafting a pan sauce, steaming, and sauteing techniques.

Check-in is at 4:45 pm, and we will start promptly at 5:00 pm.

Menu:

Potato Salad- The classic potato salad is a great way to learn knife skills
Pan-seared chicken breast with/ pan sauce- These simple techniques can elevate flavor to a new level!
Broccoli and Mushroom sauté- An effective and quick technique to cook a multitude of vegetables.

Techniques:

Knife skills
Emulsifying
Searing
Pan Sauce
Saute
Steam

Allergy Advisory: Please notify Chef Dallas of allergies ahead of the class and request more information at [email protected]

Bring a Container: There is often leftover food to take home!

Where will the event be delivered?

The Class will take place in our kitchens near Hennepin Barbers and Moe's bagels. Our location near the laundromat is our lecture hall and admissions office.

Who do I contact with questions?

Please email our Home Cook Chef Instructor, Dallas Houle, at [email protected]

What is the cancellation policy?

Event registrations can be refunded through Eventbrite up to 7 days prior to the event date. Event registrations are non-refundable less than 7 days prior to the event. Missed events may not be made up.

The school reserves the right to cancel any event not meeting sign up standards and to change recipes based on product availability.

*It is extremely rare for an event to be canceled due to weather.

Is there an age requirement?

Participants under the age of 18 may attend our events when they register and attend the event with a parent or guardian.

Is there a dress code?

This is a hands-on cooking event. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. For safety reasons, please do not wear shorts, skirts or sandals. If you have long hair, please pull it back during the event.