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Feeding a Crowd

Hosting a party can be an intimidating task—we know, we’ve hosted many. Discover how to create a menu and to execute it while being ready for any challenge before it happens. We will share our favorite crowd-pleasing recipes that minimize your time in the kitchen so you can be with your guests. You will learn what beverages to choose to set a great bar, how to choose your glassware, and how to use a cocktail shaker. Learn some great last-minute appetizers and how to make a beautiful cheese platter. This comprehensive guide to feeding a crowd and entertaining is a terrific resource for any party or holiday get together.

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Party Appetizers

Consider this class your party planning guide. From ideas to how to keep your hot dips warm for entire party, to a guide of how much cheese you should buy for your cheese plate, you will find it all in this online cooking class. You will also learn about the different types of cured meats that you should choose for your charcuterie plate. You will learn how to make a variety of recipes, such as crunchy spiced nuts, cheddar cheese crackers, and chicken liver pâté. Most of the appetizers in this course can be made ahead of the party, so you don't have to stress before your guests show up. And don't forget about drinks. You will find our recommendations for what beer and wine to serve, along with cocktail recipes. You'll be shaking up drinks like a pro in no time! So the next time you're having friends over for a party, try some of these recipes.

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Advanced Cookie Baking

If you have beginner cookie-baking techniques down, then this class is for you. The cookies in this online cooking class aren't your typical drop cookies like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin. In this class, you will learn how to bake cookies that are impressive and delicious. Millionaire's Shortbread is Britain's triple-decker combo of buttery cookie, sweet caramel, and dark chocolate—almost like a Twix bar. Each component requires some time, but the end result is worth it. We ensure the buttery shortbread layer doesn't crumble by compressing it with a spatula right after baking. The key to the caramel layer is an instant-read thermometer, since the caramel needs to be cooked to between 236 and 239 degrees. We temper the chocolate layer by melting large chunks of chocolate and mixing in smaller shards, which makes the chocolate set up snappy and shiny. Italian Florentine Lace Cookies have a reputation for being unpredictable, since the recipe requires cooking sugar and making caramel. We bake them a little bit darker than most cookies so that they get crispy, then drizzle them with bittersweet chocolate. These cookies look like they came from a professional pastry shop! In this class, you will also learn how to package and ship your cookies so you can mail them to friends and loved ones for the holidays and any special occasion.

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Mediterranean Meze

In this class, we start by answering the question “what is the Mediterranean Diet?” The Mediterranean diet is about what the cuisines surrounding the Mediterranean Sea have in common: a daily emphasis on vegetables and fruits, beans and lentils, whole grains, more seafood than meat and poultry, and heart-healthy olive oil. With all of the countries in the Mediterranean, this means that there isn’t a single “diet” that encompasses the entire Mediterranean region—the spice-laden dishes of Morocco bear little resemblance to the lemon and caper-laced cuisine of southern Italy. The one commonality is good flavor. You’ll learn how to shop for the Mediterranean Diet and how to craft a meze platter, then you’ll apply the techniques you’ve learned to prepare hummus, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, sizzling garlic shrimp, and pan-fried halloumi recipes.

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Holiday Roasts

Roasting is among the simplest of cooking techniques, but the holidays are not the time to try a new recipe that may or may not work. We’ve created this online cooking class to give the cook peace of mind when preparing a large meal for family and friends. Learn how to cook a wide range of company-worthy roasts from classic roast turkey to beef tenderloin to slow-roasted pork shoulder. By the end of this class you will know what questions to ask the butcher, how to tie the roast for the best presentation, how to properly cook the roast, how long to rest the meat, and finally how to carve it. Discover what equipment will make your job easy—including the best instant-read thermometer and carving knife—as well as techniques, methods, and tips for success.

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