Paul Young
Educator, Designer, Culinary Explorer
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Travel the world with self-taught home cook Paul Young as he deconstructs ethnic recipes and breaks down the flavor principles of each culinary tradition. Learn how to make anything taste ethnic by following a few master recipes and utilizing simple flavor principles. By the end of the series you will be able to customize flavor profiles and adjust recipes like a pro.
This is a hands-on cooking class series where all students will participate in the preparation of our dinner party. Do come hungry and thirsty because the tuition includes a multi-course dinner during the second half of the class when we will be eating everything that was cooked that evening.
Students will leave each session with easy-to-follow recipes of all the dishes on the menu. These recipes have all been adapted for the typical home cook and contain many tips & tricks to help minimize your time in the kitchen while staying true to the spirit of the original ethnic flavors.
All menu items below will use locally-sourced ingredients but are subject to change based on availability of fresh ingredients at local markets.
Arguably, French gastronomy is the most influential of European culinary traditions. The French invented haute cuisine, then turned everything upside-down and re-invented itself with nouvelle cuisine — a simpler, lighter approach with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and presentation. Learn how to make these classic French dishes and enjoy a classic French dinner complete with a luscious dessert:
Influenced by the flavors of neighboring China, Cambodia, and Laos, Vietnam offers some wonderfully delightful dishes unique to its own culture. Learn about the versatility of rice noodles and enjoy a special homemade Vietnamese dinner.
Thu Nguyen will be our guest chef for this evening. Thu is a a seasoned marketing communications professional and creative designer specializing in consulting, healthcare, and technology. Her parents emigrated from Vietnam in 1972 and she grew up in LA's Little Saigon. Thu is passionate about authentic Vietamese cuisine and loves to share the family recipes from her childhood.
Palestinian food begins at home with recipes that evoke feelings of homesickness, happiness and nostalgia that have been passed down by generations. The cuisine is healthy, delicious and vibrant. Most of the dishes are simple, affordable and easy to make, others take more effort and time. Regardless of the simplicity or complexity of the dishes, they are made with love and care, and the flavors are always a treat to the palate.
