A lot of big stars got their start in Nashville, Tennessee. Jimmy Ishii is one of them. Who? You might not know his name, but you’ll recognize the food he prepares when you visit Sekisui Restaurant, one of Nashville’s premier sushi spots.
If you want to excel in the kitchen as well as Ishii, now's your chance. From sushi to basic pork chops, to Tuscan roasted pork loin. From classic Italian to gourmet Thai. Nashville offers cooking classes to fit every taste and budget.
Free cooking classes
Twice a month Saint Thomas Hospital teaches you how to cook heart healthy. They are free to the public and you will learn how to prepare healthy, tasty dishes. You’ll even find free recipes on their web site. The classes are offered at various locations throughout middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Call 615-222-3541 to make reservations.
Cooking classes between $59-$79
Learn how to throw a French dinner party, or a salute to the Greek Isles. With names like "Girls Night Out in Rome" and "Date Night in Sicily" each cooking class at the Viking School promises to be an adventure. For date night in Sicily, you’ll learn how to cook:
- Roasted red pepper bruschetta with home made mozzerella
- Spaghetti Alla Norma
- Grilled Radichio and Endive salad with Balsimico with Shaved Pecorino
- Mocha Semifreddo for two
Or turn your typical American home into a Japanese Steak house in one evening.
Learn to prepare:
- Steak house salad with creamy ginger dressing
- Teppan-yaki shrimp flambe with Yoshi’s special sauce
- Hibachi steak with fresh vegetables and mustard sauce
- Japanese fried rice
- Edamame and tangerine sorbet
The Viking Cooking School offers these classes and many more at various locations in Nashville. Visit The Viking Cooking School online for registration information. Classes last anywhere from one hour to a few days! Viking offers classes in other cities including Atlanta, St. Louis, Memphis and Philadelphia.
Private Cooking lessons for $365
A professional chef will show you how to prepare a three course gourmet meal, that you can actually sit down and enjoy with a few friends. The best part? Your chef will clean up after dinner and you have the rest of the evening with your friends. When you sign up, the chef will contact you to discuss what you like to eat. The two of you will arrange a date for the dinner party. You can invite up to eight people. The actual cooking lesson lasts three to three and a half hours of intense instruction. And if you want to tell your friends you did it all by yourself, no one is stopping you!
Visit Signature Days.com to register.
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