Las Vegas- January 9, 2013 – The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is kicking off the New Year with the first set of Springs Cafe Cooking Workshops for the 2013 season. Learn how to cook with gourmet vegetables found at the local farmers markets and master the many uses of fresh herbs and tomatoes from the experienced chefs of the Springs Cafe. Cooking demonstrations include plenty of scrumptious samples, recipes, and discussion with questions from attendees encouraged.
All classes are located inside Springs Cafe at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. at US 95. Reservations are required. Space is very limited. For more information and to register please call (702) 822-7700.
WHEN: Third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-Noon
COST: $30 members, $40 non-members per workshop
Member bonus: $75 all 3 three workshops purchased together
CLASS SCHEDULE
January 19: Exploring Gourmet Vegetables
Explore gourmet vegetables, seasonal cooking, and the rare delicacy of truffles and truffle oil. Discover produce only found at local farmer’s markets; Chefs will create a dish from the fresh produce as well as vegan and non-vegan vegetable curry with crispy tofu and Thai basil.
February 16: Herbs Everywhere
Learn how to make herb-infused oils including rosemary, thyme, basil and cilantro in addition to learning how to create an herb-crusted pork loin, white bean ragout and wilted spinach with preserved lemon. There will be an abundance of flavorsome samples and great recipes to try at home.
March 16: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a killer taste sensation. Learn to create fresh salsas like pico de gallo, salsa verde and salsa roja. Become a pro at whipping up marinara and turning it into Bolognese sauce, and then create regional favorites- spicy tomato gazpacho and fried green tomatoes with Cajun remoulade.
About Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
Founded in 1993, Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (formerly the Culinary Training Academy), the country’s leading nonprofit culinary and hospitality training institute, was developed through a joint labor-management trust representing private sector employers, the Culinary Union Local 226 and the Bartenders Union Local 165. The Academy is licensed by the Nevada Commission on Post-Secondary Education and trains several thousand students per year for participating employers in the hospitality industry. Offerings include a 50-seat bistro-style restaurant, Westside Bistro, and a 400-seat banquet and events center located at the 710 West Lake Mead Blvd. campus. The Academy is the caterer of record for The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and operator of the cafe and catering services at Springs Preserve. Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer/program. For more information, call 702.924.2100 or visit www.theculinaryacademy.org. Stay up to date on happenings on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.