The Everyday Gourmet: Making Great Meals in Less Time

Description In this class, Chef Bill Briwa will show you how to create gourmet meals without spending hours in the kitchen. You’ll start by learning how to think like a chef for better, faster results. Then, whip up a quick, well-rounded breakfast, including muffins, whole-grain cereal and Chinese fried rice. Want to create gourmet meals without a special trip to the store? Chef Briwa demonstrates how to turn pantry staples such as canned beans and leftover bread into a hearty frittata and minestrone. Next, you’ll put your own spin on a basic chowder recipe with chorizo, fish and corn. Bill will share tips on taking simple ingredients, such as cheese, grapes and tomatoes, and transforming them into fuss-free dishes. And, you’ll learn how to break down a dinner party menu into manageable tasks that come together with ease.

• Class Preview
• Into the Mind of a Chef
• Launching the Day
• One Fresh Thing
• Evolution of a Quick Dish
• What Makes a Meal?
• A Chef Entertains