EASY AUTUMN

You’ll learn everything you need to pull off the perfect gathering from start to finish. You’ll gain confidence as the chef instructor presents a menu designed for easy fall entertaining and featuring fresh seasonal flavors. We’ll share make-ahead tips so that you may enjoy the festivities worry-free while you entertain. Sample Menu: Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms - Beef Tenderloin with Tomatoes, Shallots and Maytag Blue - Broccolini with Crispy Lemon Crumbs - Chocolate Pots de Crème with Maple-Caramel and Sea Salt. ~79$

HEARTY SOUPS AND STEWS

A properly prepared soup or stew is for some the perfect dish. Great for entertaining or busy family lunches, soups and stews store and freeze well. They’re also an economical way to stretch your dollar. In this cooking class created by the editors of FOOD & WINE exclusively for Sur La Table, we’ll show you how to savor fall’s fantastic ingredients with an array of hearty recipes. With the techniques you learn, you’ll know how to substitute ingredients for an infinite variety of delicious year-round soups and stews. Sample Menu: Butternut Squash Soup with Spicy Pecan Cream - Chicken Stew with Cider and Parsnips - White Bean Soup with Bacon and Herbs - Classic French Onion Soup ~79$

STEAKHOUSE WITH A TWIST

Master the techniques professional chefs use to create the flavorful steakhouse dishes you love. We’ll cover different types of steaks, and how to properly sear and cook them. The class will also cover some modern interpretations of salad and baked potato and tips for mastering kitchen timing so that all of your dishes come out together. Bonus: There’s always room for dessert. Sample Menu: Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing - Skirt Steaks with Salsa Verde and Ricotta Salata – Creamed Spinach with Buttery Crumbs - Mom’s Chocolate Cake ~95$