Saturday, August 22, 2009

Backyard Cooking Classes at 24 Prince with Top Chef's Nikki Cascone

We recently attended Chef Nikki Cascone’s, former Top Chef Cheftestant, backyard cooking class. It was an amazing experience! The class was at her restaurant, 24 Prince. We’ve learned some cool tricks and tips, plus enjoyed a 3 course meal while learning her secrets.

Chef Nikki Cascone is one of the nicest ladies you’ll ever meet. She is very friendly and thorough in explaining the ingredients, the food, cooking methods, and more. She was very approachable and even dished out some Top Chef behind-the-scenes secrets to us. She made the entire experience very enjoyable.
Here’s what we learned to make:

Watermelon Salad
















This was a very unique salad with a mix of fresh greens and fruit. Ricotta Salata is now our new favorite cheese!

Seared Jumbo Shrimp


















Butter squash Pound Cake with Homemade Whip cream


















You’ll have to attend the class to get the recipes…I can guarantee you that each dish is simply delicious!

Each cooking class is $35 per person + tax and gratuity and can be reserved by contacting Emily@24prince.com or (212) 226-8624.
Just on a side note: you are not actually cooking with the chef; you are actually sitting and watching Nikki cook and explain the dishes. She provides the recipes at the table and you take notes as she is cooking.



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