Cooking Class Traditional Southern Dishes

Learn to make three kinds of breads and delicious dips to accompany them. Join Chef Tracy for a hands-on cooking class all about bread! You'll learn to make three interesting breads in this workshop, as well as different dips to pair with them. You'll also discuss wine tasting and how to pair these breads with various wines. Begin class by baking pita bread, followed by zucchini bread and lastly, authentic Italian bread. Then, whip up three delicious dips: A sweet honey spread for your zucchini bread, a traditional hummus for your pita bread and finally, a decadent shrimp cream spread to go with your Italian bread.

Get a taste of classic and popular Indian dishes made from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, you'll learn how to make several authentic Indian dishes from scratch with the guidance of professional Chef Tracy. Begin by blending chickpeas and tahini into creamy hummus to enjoy with naan bread you'll make with only a few ingredients. Then, prepare perfectly spiced chicken tikka masala served with basmati rice and fresh cilantro. Complete the meal by creating a hearty cauliflower dish called achari gobi to round out your Indian feast.

Learn how to create Memphis-style BBQ with an upscale twist in this cooking class. Chef Robert showcases how indulgent ingredients can easily elevate your weekend backyard barbecue in this hands-on cooking class. You'll also learn how to grill and smoke seafood like a pro. Get started on the grill with oysters on the half shell then turn up the heat for smoked crab legs with seasonings and butter made better with BBQ sauce. Chef Robert will also teach you how to prepare the perfect southern potato salad mixed with seasonings and relish and how to craft a delightful strawberry shortcake with cream.

Learn how to make four vegetarian recipes that just as robust as they are healthy. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Robert will teach you knife and cooking techniques as you handcraft a four-course menu focused entirely on vegetarian ingredients. Start off by frying green tomato bites infused with roasted corn. Next, you'll cook a variety of fresh vegetables, including asparagus, broccoli, squash, carrots and mushrooms for a pasta dish mixed with red sauce and Alfredo sauce. With tomatoes and mozzarella as the focal point, you'll build a Caprese salad with avocado and balsamic drizzle followed by a peach cobbler brought to life with bourbon brown sugar.