Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian dish known for its “hunter style” ingredients like mushrooms, chicken, red wine, garlic, and fresh herbs. It’s this combination of flavors that make it so rich and hearty, the kind of comfort food you would find in Italy. In this online cooking class, learn how we build flavor in the pot by browning our ingredients, deglazing with wine, and using various umami-rich ingredients in the braising liquid. We’ll show you what equipment is best for this dish—and for any braise—as well as which cut of chicken works best for a long slow simmer. And as always, we show you what pitfalls to avoid to ensure success every time.
This online cooking class teaches everything you need to know to make doughnuts at home. Our doughnut recipe uses a lightly sweetened, yeasted dough, which creates airy and fluffy doughnuts. Once you know how to make doughnuts, you can decorate them with chocolate glaze, sprinkles, and buttercream. And don't worry--this recipe makes plenty of doughnut holes as well.
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Building a satisfying dinner that doesn’t contain meat can be a challenge for many cooks. Recipes can rely on unfamiliar ingredients—things like brown rice and tofu or mirin and coconut milk. In addition, many vegetarian dishes require new modes of building flavor. In this lesson, you will learn how to build a successful vegetarian dinner. We focus on key vegetarian ingredients; pantry staples, as well as easy techniques for building flavor in meatless dishes. You will learn to prepare a hearty vegetarian chili, a classic Indian curry made with vegetables, and a Japanese-style brown rice bowl with crispy tofu and crunchy vegetables. This lesson is suitable for all kinds of cooks, including those who want to eat healthy vegetarian meals on occasion.
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Chocolate babka is made from a rich, tender dough that is similar to brioche or challah bread. The dough is swirled with rich dark chocolate, resulting in a delicious treat for breakfast or brunch. In this online cooking class, we will show you how to bake this New York City favorite at home. The bread's richness comes from butter and egg yolks. The filling is made from a combination of bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder, which creates full chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture. Our instructor will walk you through how to shape and swirl the bread so that it looks beautiful when you slice into it.
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