Practically free cooking essentials classes

February 22-23, Kitchen Window in Uptown is offering cooking essentials classes.  Each class is $10 to reserve your spot but you will receive a $10 gift card to Kitchen Window upon completion of the class*.  Space is limited so sign up early if you are interested.

Choose from the following class options:

Unscrambling Eggs
From an omelet to a soufflé to a simple country breakfast, eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients in your pantry. With the guidance of our helpful in-house chef, you’ll learn to cook eggs to perfection using a variety of methods. Savor the silky yolk of a perfectly poached egg, fry an over-easy egg for breakfast, and effortlessly plate your omelets with that perfect fold. Hone some basic techniques with us, and you’ll soon be the star of Sunday morning brunch.
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222A – Saturday, February 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Maple Kitchen —
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Stock Answers
Homemade stocks are some of the best-kept secrets of great cooks everywhere. Rich, flavorful, and versatile, they provide a strong foundation for many dishes. They’re also one of the easiest ways to liven up your cooking! In this seminar, we’ll cover the basics of creating a delicious neutral stock that will leave you wondering why you ever bought canned broth at the store, and we’ll finish by offering a couple of examples of an amazing chicken stock and sample the transformation into two easy soups (complete with recipes) that illustrate why you should “stock your pantry.”
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222B – Saturday, February 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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(Not Just) A Flash in the Pan
Find out how delicious “quick and easy” can be with this hands-on seminar. We’ll teach you how to sear – a simple technique that builds flavor – as well as how to create a pan sauce for a quick, delicious and impressive dinner. We’ll discuss the importance of temperature while we walk you through how to sear a piece of meat. Finally, you’ll create three different pan sauces that are both easy and delicious. You’ll get to practice the techniques you learn, and samples will be provided.
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222C – Saturday, February 22 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Maple Kitchen
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One Great Bird
A well-roasted chicken, like many of life’s simple pleasures, often seems like something we simply don’t have time for anymore. Wouldn’t it be great if roasting a whole bird could be a time-saver? In this seminar, you’ll learn how to roast a whole chicken that can be enjoyed on its own or used to make quick, easy, succulent meals throughout the week. We’ll demonstrate three different roasting techniques and use the chicken to create an Italian-style wrap for sampling.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222D – Saturday, February 22 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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Wok this Way
Discover the secrets of stir-fry in this hands-on seminar dedicated to the fundamentals of wok cooking. We’ll discuss techniques for quick cooking at high temperatures, as well as how to add ingredients in sequence so that your final dish is cooked to perfection. Finally, learn how to create a rich sauce to complement and finish your dish. We’ll use all of these tips in the preparation of a delicious chicken stir fry – and you’ll get to enjoy the samples!
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222E – Saturday, February 22 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Maple Kitchen
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Slow Comfort
Building flavors and creating rich, tender roasts doesn’t need to be difficult or labor-intensive. Braising is a wonderful slow-cooking technique that allows intense flavor development with minimal effort and minimal cleanup. Learn how to use one pan to create a whole meal: fall-apart tender meat, perfectly cooked vegetables, and a hearty sauce. We’ll demonstrate all the steps from sear to simmer, and teach you how to select the right braising liquid. Samples provided.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222F – Saturday, February 22 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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Pasta la Vista Baby
There are few things as satisfying as a dish of freshly made pasta and a simple tomato sauce. Yet most of us shy away from making it at home for fear that it is complicated, time consuming and difficult. In this seminar we will show you that all of these preconceptions about homemade pasta couldn’t be further from the truth. Our chef will work with you in this hands-on seminar to pass on the tips and tricks to making delicious fresh pasta at home.
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222G – Saturday, February 22 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Maple Kitchen
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Under the Sea
With this seminar, we’ll introduce you to the basics of cooking fish and seafood. We’ll make three popular and delicious fish & seafood dishes for you to sample, and talk about essential techniques along the way. We’ll start with grilled shrimp, and show you how to test for doneness. Next, we’ll pan-sear scallops, demonstrating how to create a delicious golden crust, as well as how to keep them from overcooking. And finally, we’ll demonstrate our oven-roasted salmon to show you how to start with a pan-sear and finish in the oven for the best flavor, texture and color.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140222H – Saturday, February 22 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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(Not Just) A Flash in the Pan
Find out how delicious “quick and easy” can be with this hands-on seminar. We’ll teach you how to sear – a simple technique that builds flavor – as well as how to create a pan sauce for a quick, delicious and impressive dinner. We’ll discuss the importance of temperature while we walk you through how to sear a piece of meat. Finally, you’ll create three different pan sauces that are both easy and delicious. You’ll get to practice the techniques you learn, and samples will be provided.
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223A – Sunday, February 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Maple Kitchen
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Chicken: Overcoming Overcooked
No matter how you slice it, everyone wants juicy chicken! In this demo, Chef Daniel Darvell will teach you the secrets to building flavor and cooking moist, tender chicken every time. You’ll learn tips and tricks to cooking a perfect pan-seared chicken breast; grilled chicken that doesn’t stick to the grill and a beautiful roasting bone-in pieces that will make you a success with any part of the bird. Once you understand these basic principles, you’ll be prepared for any chicken that might cross your path.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223B – Sunday, February 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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Wok this Way
Discover the secrets of stir-fry in this hands-on seminar dedicated to the fundamentals of wok cooking. We’ll discuss techniques for quick cooking at high temperatures, as well as how to add ingredients in sequence so that your final dish is cooked to perfection. Finally, learn how to create a rich sauce to complement and finish your dish. We’ll use all of these tips in the preparation of a delicious chicken stir fry – and you’ll get to enjoy the samples!
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223C – Sunday, February 23 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Maple Kitchen
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Cooking in a Vacuum
Not your mother’s “boil-in-bag,” this innovative cooking method allows truly gourmet results with zero effort and offers make-ahead convenience for dishes not suited to a traditional slow-cooker. And with sous vide, it’s impossible to overcook your food, so it’s ready any time you are, from poached eggs waiting for you at breakfast to perfectly cooked steaks welcoming you home from work. Come see why sous vide is indispensable for anyone from professional chefs to busy home cooks.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223D – Sunday, February 23 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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Stand Out Sides
Take your dinner parties and family meals to the next level when you learn the secrets of great side dishes. In this hands-on seminar, we’ll walk you through a handful of classic accompaniments including gratins, mashes and salads. We’ll talk about how the right tools can make these dishes easier, more fun and even more flavorful. You’ll get the chance to practice (and sample) what you learn, while also trying out a variety of essential kitchen tools for making side dishes that rival any main attraction.
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223E – Sunday, February 23 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Maple Kitchen
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Building Flavor
Arguably the most important technique for improving your cooking, the art of seasoning can take your cooking from ordinary to outstanding. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build flavor using surprisingly simple methods. We’ll start with an “un-flavored” food and add on layers of seasoning, building flavor and tasting the difference along the way. You will be amazed at the differences in flavor and texture that you experience, and you’ll come away understanding some of the most critical chef secrets and essential techniques that will change your cooking forever.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223F – Sunday, February 23 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Cherry Kitchen
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Pasta la Vista Baby
There are few things as satisfying as a dish of freshly made pasta and a simple tomato sauce. Yet most of us shy away from making it at home for fear that it is complicated, time consuming and difficult. In this seminar we will show you that all of these preconceptions about homemade pasta couldn’t be further from the truth. Our chef will work with you in this hands-on seminar to pass on the tips and tricks to making delicious fresh pasta at home.
KW Culinary Team | Participation | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223G – Sunday, February 23 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Maple Kitchen
Register Now

Under the Sea
With this seminar, we’ll introduce you to the basics of cooking fish and seafood. We’ll make three popular and delicious fish & seafood dishes for you to sample, and talk about essential techniques along the way. We’ll start with grilled shrimp, and show you how to test for doneness. Next, we’ll pan-sear scallops, demonstrating how to create a delicious golden crust, as well as how to keep them from overcooking. And finally, we’ll demonstrate our oven-roasted salmon to show you how to start with a pan-sear and finish in the oven for the best flavor, texture and color.
KW Culinary Team | Demonstration | $10 – Reservation Fee*
#140223G – Sunday, February 23 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cherry Kitchen
Register Now

* $10 Reservation Fee to reserve a seat – Reservation fee will be refunded in the form of a Kitchen Window Gift Card after attending the seminar. Limited walk-in space available for all seminars. Remaining available seats are first-come first-served the day of the event with no reservation fee. Limit 2 free seminars per person. All guests must be present 10 minutes prior to posted start time or class space will be forfeited.