Camaje July Cooking Classes
There is a firm one-week cancellation policy for all classes; feel free to email us and we will try to find a replacement from the waitlist, or send a friend. Most of our hands-on classes are limited to no more than 8 students and fill quickly.
Sushi Basics $110
You love to eat it—now make it yourself! Learn the necessary ingredients and equipment, where to buy them and then roll, roll, roll!
Wednesday, July 1, 6:30 to 9
Knife Skills $90
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. We discuss which knives you really need; how to hold a knife for efficiency, speed and safety; what it means to sharpen versus hone; how to use your honing steel; and our secret way to get the garlic smell off your fingers. Menu: gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 to 9
Tasting: Chilean & Argentinean Wines $65
Sit back and relax while chef-owner and certified sommelier Abigail Hitchcock teaches you about swirling, sniffing, terroir and finish. Eight wines paired with traditional South American bites plus cheese.
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 8:30
Shop & Cook: Chinatown for Fish $125
Too shy to buy at those amazing markets in Chinatown? No more! We meet in Chinatown to buy fish and groceries, then take our purchases back to the Camaje kitchen, where you learn to fillet, then sauté, poach, bake, and grill. We’ll then sit down to the fabulous meal we’ve made in this comprehensive class.
Saturday, July 11, 10 to 3
Sushi Basics $110
You love to eat it—now make it yourself! Learn the necessary ingredients and equipment, where to buy them and then roll, roll, roll!
Saturday, July 11, 4 to 6:30
Bastille Day Menu $110
Celebrate French Independence Day with this tantalizing menu: Greenmarket Salad with Cheese, Salt-Crusted Black Sea Bass, French Lentils, Leeks Vinaigrette and Chocolate Soufflé.
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 to 10
Farm-to-Table Menu $110
Chef Abby will shop at the market and bring back the best from Union Square. A recent menu included Pea & Leek Soup, Hakurei Turnips with Sea Salt, Grilled Black Sea Bass with Garlic Scape Pesto, Herb-Roasted Veggies, and Strawberry Shortcake. Menu is subject to availability and the whim of the chef.
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 to 10
A Taste of Thai $110
Southeast Asian spices and ingredients can be daunting – lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, palm sugar, fish sauce and curry paste – but no more! Make Shrimp Tom Kha Gai, Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Pad Thai, Cucumber Tomato Salad, and Coconut Tapioca Pudding.
Thursday, July 16, 6:30 to 10
Tasting: Long Island Wines $65
Sit back and relax while chef-owner, certified sommelier and South Fork native Abigail Hitchcock teaches you about swirling, sniffing, terroir and finish. Eight of her favorite wines are paired with farm fresh hors d’oeuvre and local cheese.
Friday, July 17, 6:30 to 8:30
Shop & Cook: Union Square Farmers Market $125
We wend our way through NYC’s most famous Greenmarket, identifying the various local vegetables and fruits, learn how to pick them, then return to Camaje and learn how to cook them all! The seasonal menu—to be determined on the day—is largely vegetarian; we serve fish as our main course. A recent menu included: Leek & Potato Soup; Hakurei Turnips with Sea Salt; Radish Tasting; Sautéed Greens –Kale, Radish Tops, Turnip Tops; Herb-Roasted Veggies; Sautéed Black Sea Bass with Thai Basil Pesto and Rhubarb Cobbler.
Saturday, July 18, 10 to 3
Indian Vegetarian Menu $110
Spices can be scary! We de-mystify them and teach you all you need to know to make a feast fit for arajah. Toast and grind your own Curry Powder; then we’ll make Cauliflower Pakora, Lentil Daal, Basmati Pilaf, Curried Peas, Spinach & Potato Samosas, Mango Chutney and Raita.
Monday, July 20, 6:30 to 10
Good Summer Grub $110
Simplicity is key when you have fresh ingredients, but the fine points of good cooking techniques make all the difference. We’ll make Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Greens, Grilled Hanger Steak with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Broccoli Rabe, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Strawberry Shortcake.
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 to 10
Soul Food $110
Summertime and the livin’ is easy … BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken, Smoked Mac & Cheese, Collards, Black Eyed Peas, and Fruit Cobbler.
Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 to 10
Knife Skills $90
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. We discuss which knives you really need; how to hold a knife for efficiency, speed and safety; what it means to sharpen versus hone; how to use your honing steel; and our secret way to get the garlic smell off your fingers. Menu: gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Monday, July 27, 6:30 to 9
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