COURSES OFFERED BY CIA CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA - PAGE 2

The cuisines of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim are steeped in tradition and flavor. Beyond the lau'u favorites, the culinary identity of the Hawaiian Island regions predates the arrival of Polynesian settlers to the 50th state.

The future of food is green! In this 1-day class you will create delicious meals showcasing vegetables, protein-packed legumes, whole grains, and fruits as the center of your plate. Work with chef instructors to learn techniques, ingredients, and recipes focused on a more sustainable and healthier.

Versatile, flavorful, healthy, and fast-cooking, seafood is the perfect centerpiece of any meal. It's also deceptively simple to prepare, making it an ideal ingredient for cooks of any experience level.

Simple ingredients are transformed into elegant, mouthwatering dishes. The silky texture of fresh pasta is a pleasure on the palate and simple to make once you know the secrets behind shaping pillowy gnocchi, perfectly stuffed ravioli, and hearty garganelli.

Yan Can Cook, and in this CIA-exclusive hand-on class, you can learn to cook like Yan! Join us for a special day in the kitchen with Master Chef Martin Yan, celebrity chef, television host, cookbook author, and educator, as he guides you through classic Chinese dishes.

They say a chef's best tools are his or her hands, but a good, sharp knife is a close second. In this hands-on class, you'll learn all about kitchen knives, from selecting the right one for the job, keeping it sharp, and how to use it.

Take a culinary tour of Oaxaca, Yucatán, Bajío, and the Gulf of Mexico in this one-day exploration of Mexican cuisine, one of the most dynamic and flavorful in the world.

Pasta may be Italy's most popular contribution to world food, but Italian cuisine is far more diverse than just pastas and sauces. Italian Cooking at Home explores the amazing variety of foods and flavors across every region of Italy, from little snacks and tidbits (spuntini).

Whether you are a total cookie rookie or an aspiring bake sale VIP, this one is for you. Come join us for this hands-on class where you'll learn the fundamentals of the most essential baking techniques, like pie dough, mixing methods, and custards.

Whatever you want to call them-hors d'oeuvre, appetizers, tapas-small bites are true partygoer favorites. Join us in the kitchen and learn the techniques and recipes for preparing a varied selection of impressive bite-sized treats that are just as perfect for your next get-together.