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Hands-On Plant-Based Cooking Class followed by Chef's Lunch with Chad Sarno

Discover the techniques behind elevated plant-forward cuisine in this immersive culinary experience with internationally acclaimed chef Chad Sarno. Through a blend of live demonstrations and some hands-on cooking, you'll learn professional methods for creating bold flavors, mastering foundational techniques, and transforming everyday ingredients into restaurant-quality dishes.

Following the class, relax and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch featuring every recipe explored throughout the session.

What You'll Learn:

Essential cooking fundamentals and professional techniques

Building flavor through herbs, spices, and taste profiles

Essential sauces and marinades: BBQ Sauce, Classic Red and white Sauces, Hoisin Sauce, Tomato Confit

Mastering mushrooms: Working with wild and common domestic mushrooms, Techniques and recipes

Rice fundamentals: Perfect Pilaf, Creamy Risotto, Crispy Arancini

Your Lunch menu:

Lion's Mane "Calamari Fritti " with Tartar & Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Crispy Arancini with House Red Sauce

King Oyster "Scallops" with Beurre Blanc

Arugula "Parmesan" & Lemon Vinaigrette

Milanese Risotto

Lion's Mane Piccata Scallopini

Baked Apple Roses with Salted Caramel & Amaretto Cream