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In Person COOKING CLASSES

Our classes include simple, delicious food with helpful information about the ingredients, cooking techniques, and the wine. Come for a fun night, go home with the skills, ingredients and know-how for a fun evening with friends and/or family. Classes being at 6:30 PM one Friday evening per month and last approximately 2 hrs. You will leave with recipes and a special offer from Dawson’s for your ingredient purchases.

Italian Pasta Sauces and Sides

Enjoy lite appetizers of Italian cheeses, charcuterie and a glass of wine, while your Chef discusses the menus and assigns dishes to the group. Then head off to our commercial Kitchen to prepare two entrees, sides and a dessert. Sample Menu: Mixed Greens with Vinaigrette, Penne Carbonara, Oreecchiette Broccoli, and Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce. Once you have competed all of your dishes head back to our community table and enjoy your meal family style with your new friends.

 
 
 

 

California Cuisine and Wine

Enjoy lite appetizers of Californian Olives, Cheese, Crackers and a glass of wine, while your Chef discusses the menus and assigns dishes to the group. Then head off to our commercial Kitchen to prepare two entrees, sides and a dessert. Sample Menu:  Beets and Green Beans w/ Saffron Aïoli Poached Salmon w/ Basil and Niçoise Butters Thin Pasta w/ Spring Vegetables, and Strawberry Shortcake. Once you have completed all of your dishes head back to our community table and enjoy your meal family style with your new friends.

 
 
 

 

Tandoori Indian Cooking

Enjoy lite appetizers of Chutneys, Cheese, Crackers and a glass of wine, while your Chef discusses the menus and assigns dishes to the group. Then head off to our commercial Kitchen to prepare two entrees, sides and a dessert. Sample Menu: Tandoori Chicken & Shrimp, Cilantro Mint Chutney, and Sweet Banana and Yogurt Salad. Once you have completed all of your dishes head back to our community table and enjoy your meal family style with your new friends

 
 
 

BEER & WINE CLASSES

 

Beer Classes

Join us at Dawson's Market for our monthly beer class! We'll talk hops, malt, ABVs and IBUs, IPAs and ESBs! Learn about where beer found its beginnings, the origins of IPA, and the American craft revolution. Taste everything from sturdy stouts to crispy lagers, and everything in between! Taste 4 Beers and a perfect pairing with each. Classes are on one Thursday night per month at 7pm and last about an hour.

 
 
 

 

Wine Classes

Join us at Dawson's Market for our monthly wine class! Learn about regions, grapes, winemaking and history, and everything in between! Why does Pinot Noir taste different in California and in Burgundy? What reds go with fish? What makes Champagne Champagne? With lots to cover, there's always something new and exciting to learn...and taste! You will enjoy 4 Wines each perfectly paired with a bite. Classes are on one Thursday night per month at 7pm and last about an hour.

 
 
 

Class participants save 15% OFF any regular priced beer or wine sampled during the class.

 

Future Classes Dates TBD

Knife Skills- Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs  - Learn how to use and care for your knives properly and efficiently. Students will learn how to slice, julienne, chop, mince, and chiffonade various fruits, vegetables, and herbs. When to use the various cuts and why. Learn the difference between honing and sharpening your knives. Make Vegetable Soup with Fresh Herbs, Pico de Gallo, and a refreshing Citrus Salad featuring your beautifully cut fruits and vegetables.  You will go home with a new confidence in your culinary technique with knives.Gluten Free

 

Steak Night- Learn about the different cuts of beef steak. How to prepare them. How to carve and serve them. When are they done? Along with sauces and sides to fill out your menu.

 

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Global Vegetarian: Indian vegetarian, Moroccan Vegetarian, or French Vegetarian

 

French Comfort Food

Cooking Birthday Parties