Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 47 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The Horse and Hound Inn 94 Spring Street, South Salem 914-763-3108, thehorseandhoundinn.com Spooky Historic Inn! During the twenty years the Vales have owned the Inn, they have reported sighting of spirits, including during our classes! Our host, Sue, will start our night with an amuse bouche of firecracker shrimp wrapped in bacon along with a glass of a wine chosen to pair with our meal. Our lesson in the dining room will begin with a vegetable goat cheese napoleon, with a balsamic reduction. Enjoy an education on composing an entrée of roasted salmon with shaved fennel and red onion in a citrus beurre blanc. A quick lesson on roasted strawberries and panna cotta will send us off on a sweet note. This is a terrific demonstration and always a favorite! Come help keep the spirits at bay! 1 Thurs., Feb. 27, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15521 MARCH Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio 270 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-749-3406, zwillingcookingstudio.com Tapas moderna and hands-on cooking! Executive chef Bernard Janssen shows us how to use Zwilling products while we learn to prepare a sit down meal. An extensive interactive lesson includes how make tapas (small plates). We will learn cooking techniques and several knife skills. Tapas preparation includes sautéed mushrooms in a sherry reduction with lemon bread crumbs; cauliflower pintos with pickled raisins and a spicy bell pepper mayo; kale salad with toasted almonds in an apple vinaigrette; sausage and white bean cream with a drizzle of garlic parsley oil; lamb meatballs with cucumber yogurt; eggplant fritatta pintos and manchego cheese; sautéed shrimp with fingerling potatoes and chorizo oil and a potato, cheese, and ham croquette with pickled onions. Enjoy a surprise sweet. As a special class treat, get a substantial discount on all Zwilling products (check website). Longer class due to interactive cooking! Limited space. 1 Tues., Mar. 3, 5:30-9:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15522 La Catena Italian Restaurant 871 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley 914-231-9260, LaCatenaArdsley.com Flames! Owner chef Emilio recreates some favorite Italian dishes starting with the classic clams casino. Have your cameras ready for the flaming tableside show of fresh pappardelle pasta with mushrooms, ignited cognac in a giant hollowed wheel of parmigiano-reggiano followed by a lesson on pork braciola rolled with pignoli, panko, and pancetta and pollo alla scarpariello (chicken, sausage, and mushrooms) served with crisp potatoes and veggies. Enjoy our chef’s famous cheesecake with coffee. Attendees love the show as this chef is on fire! 1 Wed., Mar. 4, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15523 AJ’s 542 North Avenue, New Rochelle 914-235-3009, AJsBurgers.com Sauce or gravy? Up close demo! Chef Alan Cohen will delight with his knowledge of simple food made from great ingredients. Voted Best NY Burger, AJ’s serves up creative and delicious food. Tonight, we will compare marinara to “Sunday sauce” (aka gravy) in a red sauce feast featuring chicken parm, meatballs, sausage and eggplant. A terrific “how to” on a classic zabaione with yolks and sweet wine. Enjoy tastes of Gifford’s world famous ice cream in many flavors. Always full of surprises, he shares tastes of whatever special he is making that day. 1 Tues., Mar. 10, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15524 Sambal Thai & Malay 4 West Main Street, Irvington 914-478-2200, sambalny.com Asian cuisine with water views! Take a culinary tour of Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia to discover the flavors of South-East Asian cuisine. Inspired by Bangkok, proprietor Navjot Arora and executive chef Rikhi Pandeya will share their expertise to acquaint us with the balanced flavors of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Enjoy a sample of Thai iced tea. Then a tutorial on a few special dishes starting with tom kha soup with coconut milk, lemongrass, and chicken to take the chill off. Chef will have us hand craft our own chicken and pork dumplings to steam. Learn the secret to their delicious drunk man noodles and vegan crispy cauliflower Manchurian with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Then a lesson on pineapple fried rice. Chef Arora was on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay in “Field of Greens” season 16/13. 1 Wed., Mar. 11, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15525 Attention Restaurant Owners and Chefs Interested in hosting a class at your restaurant or offering a cooking class on campus? Please call Sarah Fowler-Rogers at 914-606-6985 to discuss your ideas.