Williams-Sonoma is offering free in-store cooking & technique classes to help you get in your cooking groove this year! February classes will cover cold weather dishes and knife skills! Call your local store to find out the times of the classes and to RSVP.
February Technique Classes
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.
March Technique Classes
Cooking with Citrus
March 4
At their peak during the cold months, nutrient-rich citrus fruits add tart, bright flavor to savory and sweet dishes. In this class, we’ll show you new ways to cook with oranges, lemons and other citrus, adding their juice or zest to vinaigrettes, pan sauces or the dish itself. Plus, you will learn how to properly zest, segment and juice the fruits.
Risottos
March 11
The classic Italian rice dish is especially welcome when the weather is still cold. Versatile risotto can be embellished with savory ingredients, including cheeses, vegetables, meats and seafood, or can be turned into dessert with sweet additions like dried fruit and chocolate. Have leftovers? Make crispy rice balls called arancini. As you’ll discover in this class, risotto can quickly become a mainstay of your cooking repertoire.
Classic Cakes
March 18
Learn how to make cakes that will have everyone wanting a second slice. There’s a different type of cake to suit every taste – this class focuses on some of the most popular. You will learn the fundamentals to making great cakes, from creaming, folding and sifting, to proper baking, and show-stopping presentations.
Sweet & Savory Tarts
March 25
Tarts can be either sweet or savory, and this class will show you how to make both! Learn how to make savory tarts such as quiche, as well as sweet fruit tarts perfect for a spring gathering. We’ll explore the different types of crusts, including classic pâte brisée, shortbread and crumb crusts, and explain how to work with each.
EASTON TOWN CENTER
4009 EASTON STATION
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
(614) 476-2957
POLARIS FASHION PLACE
1500 POLARIS PARKWAY
COLUMBUS, OH 43240
(614) 430-0118
