cooking classes
*** To everyone who purchased a groupon, please send an email to classes@basikneads.com to reserve your space***
In response to overwhelming demand, former Emeril protégé, Chef Cornell Coulon, will begin offering cooking classes starting in January 2010. Perfect for foodies and at-home cooks alike, will we will offer both series and a la carte classes to suit a multitude of culinary desires.
All our cooking classes will be hosted in Basikneads’ Alexandria kitchen. Please see the schedule below for the dates, times and themes (for the a la carte classes).
Culinary Training Course – 6-week Series
For those who want basic culinary training without the commitment of culinary school, we are offering two separate 6-week course series. These courses are open to a maximum of 12 participants per course series and include dinner and wine. They will open with a tutorial about knife techniques and proceed to demonstrate a variety of culinary techniques. Since everyone will be coming from different culinary backgrounds, Chef Coulon is prepared to cater the courses to the particular class whether you want to learn about sauce making, how to sauté fish, or anything you may be particularly interested in. After the first tutorial, you will be able to discuss with Chef your hopes and desires for the class and the course will proceed accordingly.
$500 per participant per session
A la Carte Classes
Our a la carte classes are perfect for those individuals who want to learn how to make specific dishes that they can replicate at home. You can come to any number of these a la carte classes, it’s up to you and what you are interested in learning. The a la carte classes are open to 16 participants per class and include dinner and wine.
$90 per participant per class
Creole 101
Learn how to make traditional Creole dishes from a native New Orleanean. Chef Coulon was raised in New Orleans and will teach you how his grandmother made gumbo, red beans & rice, and bread pudding.
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday February 15, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday February 16, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday March 22, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday April 12, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday April 27, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday May 11, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday June 21, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday July 26, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday August 31, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday September 13, 2010 (Full)
Italian 101
If you’ve ever wanted to make risotto and gnocchi at home, but don’t know where to start, come to both of our Italian 101 classes. You will also learn how to create a simple arugula & radicchio salad and have an opportunity to sample a variety of Italian cheeses and wine. Chef Coulon will concentrate on gnocchi during one of the two Italian 101 classes and risotto in the other. In addition, during the gnocchi class, you will learn how to make a wonderful cream sauce to accompany the gnocchi.
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday March 8, 2010 (Risotto) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 (Risotto) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday April 26, 2010 (Gnocchi) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday June 7, 2010 (Risotto) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday June 15, 2010 (Gnocchi) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday July 13, 2010 (Risotto) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday August 31, 2010 (Risotto) (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday September 7, 2010 (Risotto) (Full)
Seafood 101
If you’ve ever tried to replicate at home that perfectly sautéed fillet of halibut you ordered at the restaurant, you know that it can be a frustrating experience. Chef Coulon has a surefire way to guarantee your fish will be perfect. Let him show you this as well as how to make delicious bouillabaisse. You will end your evening learning how to make (and then savoring) a pear and rosemary tarte tartin.
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday January 26, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday March 1, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday March 15, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday April 6, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday May 3, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday June 8, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday July 20, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday August 30, 2010 (Full)
Poultry 101
If your chicken or turkey comes out dry every time, Chef Coulon can help. Let him show you a variety of proven techniques to ensure your poultry is juicy and flavorful. Chef Coulon will guide you in creating a juicy piece of seared chicken breast accompanied with seasonal vegetables, teach you how to confit the leg, and finish by teaching you how to make a decadent crème brulee.
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday February 22, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday March 29, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday May 4, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday June 28, 2010 (Full)
Kicked Up Superbowl Party – Bring on the Apps
Wow your guests this Superbowl with a variety of kicked up, yet easy to create, appetizers and simple desserts. For this class, you will have your choice of beer or wine to accompany the appetizers.
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday February 2, 2010 (Full) Due to inclement weather this class is being canceled. Reschedule date is set for February 23rd. Available to those originally scheduled for this class. Please email: classes@basikneads.com to reschedule.
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner
Sweep your sweetheart off his or her feet with this memorable meal complete with wine pairing you can replicate easily at home on Valentine’s Day. The meal will feature seafood and will be 3-courses including appetizer, entrée and dessert (chocolate, of course).
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tuesday February 9, 2010 (Full)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Wednesday February 10, 2010 (Full)
For more information, please e-mail us at classes@basikneads.com.