Chef Amanda Cushman Cooking Classes in the Los Angeles Area

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Chef Amanda teaches cooking classes for people in Los Angeles

Testimonials For Cooking Classes taught by Amanda Cushman:

"As Chef of 1st Cut Cuisine, Cook at Wolfgang Puck Catering in Hollywood, and Co-instructor at Magical Kitchen where we have cooked together, I highly recommend Chef Cushman. She handles students remarkably well and has a natural ability with foods. Her work ethic, recipe development and chef abilities are outstanding. It is a pleasure to work with Amanda."
Chef Instructor Rick Massa

"I have known Amanda as a friend and worked with her in a professional capacity for more than 20 years. She is a seasoned professional. Amanda is attentive to detail and brings a refreshing creativity to the kitchen/ students as a Chef Instructor."
Sydell Bryant, Culinary Director – The Bridge, NYC

Cooking Classes in Los Angeles by Amanda Cushman

Amanda teaching cooking class in Los Angeles

Chef Amanda teaches cooking classes at these cooking schools in the Los Angeles area:

310- 459- 944444

310- 546- 1900 MB / 310 274- 9127 BH

800- 527- 3000

In the public cooking classes Amanda teaches novices as well as experienced cooks. The classes are open to the public and are hands-on at Chefmakers and The Magical Kitchen and demonstration only at Williams Sonoma.

The menus are developed by Amanda and include many cuisines from Thai to Moroccan. The hands-on classes involve the students for one to two hours with knife skills, cooking techniques and simple baking included. At the end of the cooking period a complete meal is enjoyed by all. You will be provided with a knife, apron and cutting board. It is best to wear comfortable shoes and bring your appetite!

For the demonstration classes Amanda will go over each recipe before cooking and then will show the class one recipe at a time answering all questions as the food is prepared. There are generally five recipes and the students will enjoy a complete tasting at the end of the class. Recipes will be provided for you to take home.

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Amanda teaches all over the Southern California area. Contact her for more information about private cooking classes. She is available for classes from one to fifteen people. All you need is a kitchen, a cutting board and an apron. Amanda will bring the knowledge and the skills to make your experience enjoyable and informative.

CLASS SCHEDULE

August 2008

27 A Seasonal Dinner for Two
Location: Williams Sonoma – Beverly Hills
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Menu: Gazpacho, Crab Cakes, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad, & Raspberry
Lemon Tart.

28 Entrée Salads for Summer
Location: Williams Sonoma – Manhattan Beach
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Menu: Classic Chicken Caesar Salad, Thai Shrimp Salad, Grilled Tuna Salad
with Wasabi Dressing, Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Blood
Oranges, & Strawberry and Blueberry Shortcakes.

30 Authentic Mexican and Margaritas
Location: The Magical Kitchen
Time: 7:00 pm
Menu: Scallop Ceviche, Best Ever Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips,
Chicken Chilaquiles (Mexican 'lasagne') with Salsa Verde, Black Bean and
Rice, Chocolate Rum Flan, & Margaritas - Classic, Fruity-your choice.

September 2008

18 Moroccan Feast
Location: Williams Sonoma – Manhattan Beach
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Menu: Chicken Tagine, Moroccan Lamb Sausage Patties, Couscous with Roasted
Vegetables, Orange Olive Salad with Feta and Pomegranate Vinaigrette, &
Phyllo Bundles with Sherried Fig Filling.

Class Locations

Chefmakers / Pacific Palisades
872 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: 310.459.9444

The Magical Kitchen / Simi Valley
2792 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: 805.527.3000

Williams-Sonoma / Beverly Hills
339 N. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90201
Phone: 310.274.9127

Williams-Sonoma / Manhattan Beach
3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: 310.546.1900

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