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New Orleans Creole And Cajun Cooking Class
Head to New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny neighborhood to take part in your cooking class taught by local chefs. Depending on which class you choose, you'll join with your group to make a brunch, lunch or dinner featuring Cajun and Creole favorites such as pecan praline bites, Creole jambalaya, Cajun gumbo, Crêpe Suzette and bread pudding. The menu is pre-set and you're welcome to get involved in every aspect of cooking your meal or — if you prefer — simply offer comments on taste and plating. Your instructors will explain the culinary history of the dishes in your meal.
If you do decide to cook, you will use shared kitchen equipment including commercial burners, ovens and induction ranges to prepare your meal. Everything is pre-chopped and measured out so you can focus on developing skills such as sautéing, frying, blending, whipping, braising, baking and roux-making (a roux is a thickener for soups and sauces made by combining flour with an oil or fat). Take notes, socialize with your classmates and enjoy beer or wine (own expense) as you cook.
After you've finished cooking, relax with your group and enjoy the fruits of your labors with complimentary coffee, tea and water. Your class may last anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of your meal and participation of your group. At the end of your meal, take along a glossary of cooking terms and a variety of recipes to help you recreate the taste of New Orleans in your home!
