Sunday, July 16th, 2023 from 11am-1:30pm
On July 16th Oleg will take things OUTSIDE the kitchen for a grilling class showing Eastern European techniques and flavors to enhance your summer meals. The entire menu - main course, salad and even dessert will be prepared on the grill.
Oleg will begin by making Kotlets, or Kotleti. Made in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Poland, Kotlets are somewhat like a burger, but in this case the meat (turkey and beef) will be seasoned with finely chopped onion, garlic, egg breadcrumbs and an assortment of herbs and spices, then served on a bun.
To accompany the Kotlets, Oleg will demonstrate a Georgian grilled vegetable salad, also known as Badrijani Nigvzit. This delicious dish showcases grilled eggplant, along with bell pepper, tomatoes, onion and fresh parsley or cilantro then topped with a tangy walnut paste. This creamy condiment combines walnuts, garlic, lemon, spices and herbs to be dolloped onto our grilled vegetables. Its smooth and velvety texture can be spread onto a variety of other dishes as a condiment for roasted meats, kebabs, or as a dip for bread or crackers. You’ll love its unique taste experience.
For dessert, Oleg will make grilled caramelized pineapple, a delicious and simple dessert that brings out the natural sweetness of pineapple while adding a smoky and caramelized flavor. It will be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Menu to include:
Kotlets or Kotleti – a seasoned Eastern European Burger
Badrijani Nigvzit – a Georgian Grilled Salad
Grilled and Caramelized Pineapple with Ice Cream
This demonstration class (plus lunch!) is limited to ten people.
Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. HGS Home Chef is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org, a group of friends who produce exceptional experiential learning through classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics in and around Hillsdale, NY - at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires.