This class will be a thoroughly enjoyable experience turning vegetables, grains, & legumes into delicious & creative meals. Students will learn recipes and techniques that can be easily recreated at home. Perfect for special events, house parties, or important everyday dinners. There will be quite a bit of lively and informative nutrition discussion in this class, as well as a full “hands-on” cooking, by each student, of a complete meal.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Using many basic knife and utensil skills, students will learn the basics of preparing deeply flavored stocks. Well prepared stocks will be used to create a variety of flavorful soups and sauces in this class. The techniques for creating sauces thickened with various methods are taught in this class, such as the creation and use of roux, starch-based thickeners, & beurre monte and how to thicken with sea plants for highly nutrious alternatives to traditional thickeners. 

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Canapés, finger foods, charcuterie, garnish techniques, and table displays are all explained and created by students in this class. Students can use the skills learned in this class to create a wide variety of tasty tapas & small plates for small gatherings, cocktail parties, special events, or simply impress family & friends.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Learn how to properly break down whole chicken & other poultry, prepare various egg dishes, and create poultry-based entrees. Dishes will be finished with egg based sauces such as hollandaise, bearnaise, cold emulsions, and sauces “al la minute”.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

This creative class is perfect for experienced home cooks looking to take their skills to another level. Gluten free grains and seasonal vegetables, creatively crafted, will be prepared to accompany several meat entrees. The skills of sautéing, searing, flambéing, roasting, and moist heat cooking will be taught in this class.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Students can expect to finish this class with a better understanding, and a higher level of confidence, in their ability to create amazing dishes with a few simple steps. Shellfish, round fish, and flatfish are all used in this class. Appropriate seasonal vegetables, grains, and accompaniments are included in the lessons of this class that cover the coastal regions of Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Learn how to make various pasta doughs and shapes from scratch. In this class students will make several sauces, vegetables, and completed dishes from start to finish. Students will learn how to make pasta dough from scratch, create several traditional shapes, properly cook their finished pasta shapes and serve their dishes for a wonderful easy dinner meal.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Students will learn the basics of yeast risen doughs, quick breads, and flatbreads. Toppings for flatbreads, along with dips, sauces, & spreads will be made from scratch.

Understanding the mechanics of leavening agents, the development of gluten, and the effects of local climate, humidity, ambient temperature, and sourcing of ingredients will be covered.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

 Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.