Get Your Culinary On! Free Cooking Classes in February 2012

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It’s time to take a free cooking technique class in 2012!  Begin the new year with Williams-Sonoma Technique Classes and be inspired! Learn fresh menu ideas, healthy recipes for family dinners, and both classic and new cooking techniques. Why not check out this free cooking class in February 2012 at Williams-Sonoma’s popular free in store cooking technique classes, where you will learn the art and science of cooking from their own culinary experts (click at bottom for more information). This is going to be a great class!

The specific class times may vary from place to place, and you’ll need to RSVP. Sundays are their cooking technique class days. Each class is dedicated to a specific culinary topic, from the best way to work with specific ingredients, cookware and tools to creative ideas for seasonal meals. Thanks to Free Cooking Classes in Dallas, Free Cooking Classes in Chicago and Free Cooking Classes in Los Angeles for info on these great free cooking classes.

Hour-long free culinary technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes.

• Participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
• Available at all stores; culinary class times vary by store location.
• Cooking class size is limited – call your local store to register.

 

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2012

 

Big Bowls of Chili
February 5

 

Chili con carne (which means “chili with meat”) is an American favorite with many regional variations. Easy to make, hearty and versatile, chili can be as fun to garnish as it is to eat. We will teach you about the profiles of different chili powders and how to enjoy them, how to make a basic chili plus delicious variations including vegetarian, and ideas for tasty toppings.

 

What’s in Season: Winter Vegetables
February 12

 

If winter vegetables are a mystery to you, join us for a class that uncovers the wonders of these tasty and hearty foods. Learn how to select, prepare and enjoy what’s in season now – from squashes to greens. This class will make your winter produce shopping more interesting and your winter meals more delicious!

 

Knife Skills
February 19

 

A sharp edge, the correct grip, proper placement and safety – these are all part of good knife skills. This class will begin with correct positioning – of you, your knife and the food – then move on to serious slicing, dicing and chopping, as well as more advanced cuts such as chiffonade, julienne and more! We offer complimentary sharpening at this class. Please bring your favorite knife, and we will be happy to sharpen it for you. Please note: Limit 1 knife per customer.

 

Fresh, Fast & Easy Pasta
February 26

 

Pasta for most home cooks is a way to get dinner on the table quickly – so why not learn some delicious new pasta recipes to liven up your weeknight meals? We’ll teach you how to make pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant), as well as a few other Williams-Sonoma favorites.

 

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