With the beginning of a new Lunar New Year, let’s bring it in with this Asian dish inspired by the Japanese culture. Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake, filled with vegetables, and typically bound with eggs, but Chef Nico is going to show how to make a veganized version of this popular street food.  Yakisoba …

Journey To Japan: Okonomiyaki & Yakisoba Read More »

Welcome to our Flat Bread Frenzy class!  Chef Nico developed this class to help everyone see how easy it is to create a delicious meal at home that can cater to a number of different family members without requiring lengthy time with ingredient changes. A flatbread is a bread made with flour; water, milk, yogurt, …

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With a culinary tradition 4,000 years old, Greece built its cuisine on a foundation of bread, wine, and olive oil. Greek food evolved every time Greece was conquered by other empires who introduced new ingredients and dishes, enhancing the already flavorful cuisine.  Greek flavors also draw from other cultures in the region. With hints of …

The Amazing Greek – Flavors of the Mediterranean: Falafel Pita & Tzatziki Read More »

Hungarian cuisine is more than 1000 years old! It has incredible depth and richness starting with the Magyars (the primary ethnic group) themselves.  Hungarian cuisine is typically filling and – although vegan and vegetarianism are gaining popularity across the country and in Eastern Europe – very much focused on meat, with a diet shaped by centuries …

Who’s Hungry for HUNGARIAN?! Read More »

Escape to the streets of Thailand as we re-create and veganize Southeast Asian flavors.  Take a trip with this hands-on cooking class with Chef Nico where you’ll learn simple, yet flavorful recipes influenced by Thai favorites, and discover how to manipulate classic ingredients, such as fresh vegetables, cilantro and coconut milk, to achieve their full …

Taste of Thailand: Beef & Broccoli & Cocktail Paring Read More »

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking and doesn’t have to be scary or frustrating. Many homes and even professional cooks don’t always wield a knife correctly. This lack of knowledge can increase food preparation time and make the process harder — and less safe — than it should be. …

Knife Skills Level 1 With The Perfectly “Pared” Pot Pie Read More »

It is suggested that mushrooms are one of the most sustainable sources of protein on the planet. They use much less water, energy and land than almost any other crop.  As a vegan, it is almost imperative that you learn not only how to cook with mushrooms but to learn about all of the varieties, …

Mushroom Madness: Creamy Stroganoff Read More »

The first question – What is TVP?  TVP is the abbreviation for Textured Vegetable Protein. TVP is a highly nutritious soy product. It’s rich in complete protein and contains no fat, so it is an excellent alternative to meat. TVP is made from defatted soy flour that has been cooked under pressure and then dried. …

The Classic Vegan Meat: TVP Read More »

Essentially, Caribbean cuisine is a mixture of foods from many cultures. It includes ingredients and flavors from many parts of the world. African, Creole, Cajun, Amerindian, European, Latin American, East/North Indian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese cuisine have all had an influence on Caribbean cooking. Nevertheless, all these distinct flavors have melded together to create a …

Pineapples of the Carribean: Pineapple Curry, Sweet Wontons & Cocktail Paring Read More »