Turkey Day Jitters? Join Me for a Thanksgiving Online Cooking Class Nov 12

Join me on Nov. 12th for a 90-minute Thanksgiving online cooking class where we’ll cover how to spatchcock a turkey (as pictured above) so it cooks in half the time plus how to make perfect versions of classic side dishes using French techniques.

Please note: All lessons are part of a limited series. I’ll pair up French technique with local, seasonal fare combined with my unique teaching style.

Online classes: Each class last about 90 minutes. You’ll receive all the information you need to cook along, or you can just watch – your choice. This Thanksgiving online cooking class will be available for replay for a minimum of 18 months – so you can refer to it next year, too!

In-person classes: These are really more of a “Cooking Class Dinner Party.” Each class lasts approximately 4 to 4.5 hours and includes time to sit at a communal table, get to know each other and enjoy the five-course meal we just prepared in the class. Please advise at least one week in advance of any dietary requirements. While vegetarian and vegan requirements can be met with some classes, regretfully, that is not the case with this specific class.

November 2023’s Lesson: Thanksgiving Online Cooking Class

In this Thanksgiving online cooking class, you’ll learn the secret to an evenly cooked turkey that’s done in about two hours. It’s called butterflying or “spatchcocking,” which involves removing the backbone of the turkey with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. It isn’t complicated, it just takes a bit of know-how and confidence! We’ll also learn the fundamentals for classic sides, including the key to perfect mashed potatoes, foolproof gravy, roasted and steamed vegetables.

One trick we’ll cover is how to make compound butter, an easy make-ahead way to add flavor to almost anything. We’ll start with an easy ginger-cranberry cocktail that can be made non-alcoholic using Lyre’s Dry London”, my favorite NA spirit of the moment, or with vodka or gin depending on tastes.

You can cook along or just watch with the online class – it’s your choice. You’ll receive all the recipes and a shopping list at least one week in advance. As a bonus, I’ll provide contact details to reach me on Thanksgiving if you need any tips or help!

Menu

Spatchcock turkey over roasted vegetables*
Perfect mashed potatoes
Foolproof gravy
French green beans
Sage & Rosemary Compound Butter
Cranberry-Ginger Fizz with Lyre’s London “Dry Gin”

In-person only

Mike’s Orange-Port “Canberry” Sauce
Pumpkin Crème Brulee

*Note: In the online class, the turkey will involve a “swap out” as it may not be fully cooked within the class time of 90 minutes. Some of the ingredients will be precooked; you’ll get specifics when you sign up.

To Book a Class

All Classes are offered via EventBrite. If you can’t get into the class you want, add your name to the waiting list. We hope you will join us!

In person: $169 per person – SOLD OUT
Friday Nov. 3

Online: $39 per person
Sunday Nov. 12,

To see all upcoming options, see “Cooking Classes” on the navigation above.