Lunch and Learn to Mix Marinades (Online)
Taught by Laura Scheck
Laura Scheck is the founder of Teaching Table, a culinary education platform that aims to inspire others to cook foods that are better for their bodies, their families, and their communities. Laura previously worked as a teacher and adult educator and was trained at the Natural Gourmet Institute, making her uniquely suited to share her passion for food in an educational way. Teaching Table provides public cooking demos and workshops, lessons targeted towards individual needs and special diets, private cooking classes & events for cooks of all ages and experience levels, as well as tips, techniques, and recipes via a blog and social media.
In this interactive hands-on class, you'll learn how to combine everyday pantry staples to create flavorful marinades for a variety of proteins and vegetables. You'll blend the condiments languishing on your fridge door with the produce you overbought from the farmers' market to create innovative, low-cost marinades that help you cook more while reducing food waste. From sweet and sour fruity blends to savory herb-infused mixes, you'll discover versatile marinades that will take your summer grilling to the next level. Understand the role various ingredients play in the work of a marinade mixture. You'll learn how to balance flavor, make substitutions and adjust your marinade on the fly. We will discuss marinating basics, like how long to marinate each protein, and what foods should and shouldn't be marinated. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your grilling game with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
In just one hour, set yourself up for countless meals for the weekend and beyond.
Possible Menu Items:
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Sweet and Sour Sticky Glaze (for wings, thighs, shrimp or cauliflower)
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Yogurt, Sumac and Spice Marinade (for chicken or lamb kebabs or zucchini and summer squash)
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Fresh Herb Marinade (for steak tips, chicken thighs or portabello mushrooms)
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Chili Ginger Marinade (for chicken, fish, flank steak or eggplant)
The above combinations are merely suggestions. The possibilities are truly limitless for this class. We will guide you.
Recipes are 100% customizable and can be made gluten-free or vegan with easy modifications.