Big Easy Flavors: A New Orleans Cooking Experience

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923 | Knoxville

The Cutting Edge Classroom
Publisher/HostThe Cutting Edge Classroom
Big Easy Flavors: A New Orleans Cooking Experience
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Step into the heart of the French Quarter as you learn to cook like a true New Orleans chef! 💜💚💛
In this hands-on, chef-led class, you’ll explore the soulful flavors and lively spirit of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisine. From rich, smoky roux to bold seasonings and buttery seafood classics, you’ll create dishes that capture the essence of The Big Easy.
Laissez les bons temps rouler — let the good times roll! 🎷✨
🍴 Menu Highlights
🥣 Classic Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
A deep, rich stew made with a dark roux, the aromatic trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers, and bold Cajun spices — all simmered to perfection and served over fluffy white rice. The ultimate taste of Louisiana comfort.
🦐 New Orleans–Style Shrimp & Grits
Plump Gulf shrimp bathed in a buttery Creole sauce with a touch of spice, served over creamy stone-ground cheddar grits. Pure Southern soul in every bite.
🦞 Crawfish Étouffée
A Louisiana favorite bursting with rich, soulful flavor! Tender crawfish tails are smothered in a velvety Creole roux with onions, celery, and bell peppers, simmered with Cajun seasonings, garlic, and a splash of hot sauce. Served over steamed white rice for a true taste of New Orleans tradition.
🥖 Warm Buttery Cornbread with Honey Butter
Golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth cornbread served warm with whipped honey butter — a sweet and comforting side that completes the feast.
🍮 Bananas Foster Flambé
A true New Orleans showstopper! Sliced bananas sautéed in brown sugar, butter, and rum, flambéed to perfection, and served over creamy vanilla ice cream for a dramatic and decadent finale.
👨‍🍳 What You’ll Learn
Mastering roux-based sauces & soups
Building deep flavor with “The Holy Trinity” (onion, celery, and bell pepper)
Cajun vs. Creole seasoning techniques
Pan-searing & flambéing
Balancing heat, spice, and sweetness
🎶 Class Details
Style: Hands-on with chef demonstration
Duration: 3 hours
Who it’s for: Food lovers who want to cook bold, soulful, flavor-packed dishes
Includes: All ingredients, instruction, and a New Orleans–inspired dining experience
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