2024-12 December Community Cooking Classes

Ready to roll up your sleeves and cook like a pro?  Learn fundamental skills for a lifetime of great cooking in these hands-on community classes led by a professional chef in a state-of-the-art kitchen.  Suited for any cooking experience level, you will work side-by-side with other students and receive step-by-step instructions to learn culinary secrets and create delicious dishes from scratch. Put on an apron, come hungry, and leave with confidence and recipes to replicate at future home meals.

 Seafood Night:  In this course, you'll learn the techniques to prepare simple and delicious seafood dishes. From how to select your favorite catch to what seasonings work best for this delicate protein, this class will elevate your taste buds and home menu. 

Italian Night: Experience Italy's culinary magic in a night devoted to pasta perfection. Craft your Homemade Pasta, achieving that ideal al dente texture. Savor the classic Pasta Bolognese and indulge in the earthy Mushroom Fettuccine. Refresh with a crisp Caesar Salad featuring iconic dressing and croutons. Join us for an evening of authentic Italian flavors — it's pasta mastery made simple! Buon Appetito!

Soup Night: Students will learn and understand how to make cream soups and hearty bean soups such as shrimp bisque, cream of mushroom, hearty lentil, smoked ham soup and many more!

For your safety:

• Wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in and cover your legs
• Closed-toe shoes are mandatory
• Long hair should be pulled back. Hats, bandanas, or other head coverings are encouraged.
• Alert staff if you have any allergies. HCST is a nut-free facility but participants with allergies to shellfish, soy, gluten, dairy, etc. should check with their doctor before starting. If you do have allergies, you are required to bring your Epi-Pen. 

 

Location	Frank J. Gargiulo Campus / High Tech High School One High Tech Way Secaucus, NJ 07094
Time	5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Days	Tuesday
Instructor	Jesse DeLorenzo, Dyanna Bruno,
Special Notes:	Cancellation Policy Community Cooking -  You must email [email protected] or call 201-662-6791 at least 48 hours in advance otherwise you will not be refunded