Culinary Inspirations was developed by Personal Chefs with careful thought and consideration going into each curriculum as to recipes chosen and workflow needed to maximize your profit and amaze your students while minimizing the time and effort of the instructor. By using Culinary Inspirations curriculum, you save the time and effort of researching, developing, testing, and organizing recipes and workflow for a particular theme o cuisine. This allows you to focus on enjoying and teaching.
A Culinary Inspirations curriculum guide (Instructor Manual)is your blueprint for a successful class, as it comes complete with event overview, learning objectives, timeline, grocery lists, equipment lists, recipes, workflow outline plus tons of trivia and fun facts. Each Culinary Inspirations curriculum can be completed (the actual teaching portion) in 90 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the class being taught.
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Spanish Dinner Party
This class will transport you to the different regions of Spain where you will experience diverse taste sensations complete from soup to dessert! Traditional Spanish cooking techniques have been adapted with this class for the home chef to create these inspiring and delicious dishes.
Recipes: Spanish Cheesecake, Mediterranean Paella, Classic Andalusia Gazpacho.
Small Plates From Around The World
One of life’s greatest joys is spending quality time with friends and family. Learn how to prepare tasty world-cuisine appetizer treats that will allow you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. These recipes can be the beginning of a great meal, or by themselves become a simple yet sumptuous feats.
Recipes: Indonesian Chicken Sate with peanut Dipping Sauce, Greek Minced Beef and Currant Pitas, Italian Capress Crostinin, Mexican Pumpkin Seed Dip
Asian Inspirations
Explore and savor the magical cuisine of Asia. This class blends the subtle and exotic flavors of the Far East with a few of the traditional and familiar ingredients of the West. This class will teach you about Asian flavors and how to balance these components to create an engaging presentation.
Recipes: Sake-Soy Glazed Chicken, Creamy Wasabi Mashed potatoes, Asian Veggie Sauté
Southwest Celebration
Southwestern fare is known foe melding the foods from diverse ethnic groups into a cuisine that relies heavily on the bounty of the earth. It crosses the borders coupling the culinary flavors of Hispanic and native American cooking with a wide variety pf chile peppers from New Mexico. A rich heritage that combines tradition with innovation lends itself to a class that is creative, delicious, and fun.
Recipes: Tortillas De Colores, Fresco Verduros Orzo, Fajitas Nueves, Cajeta Coconut-Pecan Crepes
Chocolate Oblivion
Let us send you away to the warm, luscious sweet world of chocolate. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Taste a variety of different types of chocolate.
Prepare cups and decorations made of chocolate. Bake cakes oozing with chocolate. All garnished with fruits, coulees and whipped toppings. From truffles to mousse it is just more chocolate.
Recipes: Sweetheart Cups with Chocolate Mousse and Strawberries, Chocolate Macadamia Nut Truffles, Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Coulis
Appetizer Essentials
Here’s a class with an appetizer menu that will quickly find to be a delicious addition to your entertainment repertoire! Learn essential techniques used to prepare stuffing and fillings. Experience the taste difference between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan Cheese. This class will also present great make-up tips and recipe variations that are the secret to more time spent with your guests and less time in the kitchen!
Recipes: Roasted Feta Mushrooms, Tabbouleh, Cherry Tomatoes with Blue Cheese & Bacon
Afternoon High Tea
Go back to the traditional times of old. Rela and chat with your friends while preparing an assortment of afternoon tea delights. Enjoy timeless favorites including scones, delicious finger sandwiches and elegant canapes. Brew and sip that perfect cup of tea. What better way to take some time to get together with friends old and new.
Recipes: Scones in Lemon Curd, Chicken salad Tea Sandwiches with Smoked Almonds, Smoked Salmon and Dill Canapes, The Perfect Cup Of Tea
Dining Under The Stars Grilling
This is the first in a series of tantalizing al fresco menus for the serious of backyard barbecue enthusiast. These recipes are guaranteed to create outdoor excitement or adapt them for indoor grilling. Learn chef secrets that will ensure success and consistent results every time.
Recipes: Lager-Brined Pork Chops, Spiced Apples with Dried Fruit, Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread, Marinated Grilled Veggies
Grandma’s Farmhouse Dinner
Take a trip to the country and indulge yourself in a bounteous menu that celebrates the best of country cookin’ ever! This gem of a class will capture the essence of supper at Grandma’s house as you learn updated techniques for creating comfort food with ease.
Recipes: Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Grandma’s Garden Confetti, Grammy’s Best Biscuits, Stovetop Apple Dumplings
Kids In The Kitchen
This class is all about fun. This interactive class gets kids involved in hands-on cooking while creating simple yet great tasting recipes. Make faces with food while learning about cooking techniques, kitchen procedures plus cleanliness and safety. Watch the enjoyment as the kids devour the fruits of their labor.
Recipes: Taco Buddies, Festive Fruity Salsa, Cinnamon Chips
Winter Holiday Desserts
Pies, Gingerbread and Puddings are quintessential comfort foods for winter holiday gatherings. We’ve updated some traditional favorites to bring even more holiday cheer to your home. Perfect to serve to your family and friends or give a unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that will delight anyone.
Recipes: Gingerbread Biscotti, Holiday Apple-Cranberry Tart, Eggnog Crème Anglasie
