studio kick-off: Festive Christmas Holiday Cooking Class
STARTER
Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
This adorable holiday appetizer will become legend to all of your family and friends. It's a centerpiece worthy of your holiday table and one that you can eat, which is the best kind of centerpiece.
Best Pigs in a Blanket Wreath Recipe - How To Make Pigs in a Blanket Wreath (delish.com)
This adorable holiday appetizer will become legend to all of your family and friends. It's a centerpiece worthy of your holiday table and one that you can eat, which is the best kind of centerpiece.
Best Pigs in a Blanket Wreath Recipe - How To Make Pigs in a Blanket Wreath (delish.com)
Pull Apart Christmas Tree
Oh cheesy tree, oh cheesy tree!
Best Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Recipe-How To Make Pull-Apart Christmas Tree—Delish.com
Oh cheesy tree, oh cheesy tree!
Best Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Recipe-How To Make Pull-Apart Christmas Tree—Delish.com
Sausage Balls
If you're wondering what a sausage ball even is, we've got the answer for you: golden bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick. Savory and cheesy, it's easy to see why these bite size appetizers are a classic holiday appetizer in many households. Whether you're serving them at your holiday dinner or for a game day app, just make sure your guests finish them — otherwise you'll be popping these bad boys for days after your party ends.
Best Sausage Balls Recipe - How to Make Sausage Balls (delish.com)
If you're wondering what a sausage ball even is, we've got the answer for you: golden bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick. Savory and cheesy, it's easy to see why these bite size appetizers are a classic holiday appetizer in many households. Whether you're serving them at your holiday dinner or for a game day app, just make sure your guests finish them — otherwise you'll be popping these bad boys for days after your party ends.
Best Sausage Balls Recipe - How to Make Sausage Balls (delish.com)
MAIN COURSE
Beef Wellington
So, you've decided to make Beef Wellington. Congratulations! You are about to make your dinner guests extremely happy. While the origins of this famous dish are unknown, we do know it's a holiday showstopper that it is not for the faint of heart. Below, we break down all the elements of a classic Beef Wellington from the inside out, so you can fearlessly make the best Wellington you can. We believe in you!
Easy Beef Wellington Recipe - How to Make Beef Wellington (delish.com)
So, you've decided to make Beef Wellington. Congratulations! You are about to make your dinner guests extremely happy. While the origins of this famous dish are unknown, we do know it's a holiday showstopper that it is not for the faint of heart. Below, we break down all the elements of a classic Beef Wellington from the inside out, so you can fearlessly make the best Wellington you can. We believe in you!
Easy Beef Wellington Recipe - How to Make Beef Wellington (delish.com)
Kale Salad with Apples and Roasted Almonds
This will be the kale salad you make ten times over.
So kale it is… the superfood we all hear about over and over again. Luckily this salad has the perfect mashup of sweet, tart, and creamy. Kale is a versatile green that will hold up in basically any form. If you love chips but want something “healthier”our kale chips rock. Or a hearty soup like our best vegetarian soup with “kale.” This vibrant green will even show up on paninis in pesto form with turkey and mozzarella. It’s a green that stands strong in salads without sogging out- no one likes a soggy salad. There is something satisfying about a sweet apple, toasted nuts, and softy crumbly cheese with kale. That’s why we think you’re going to really enjoy this one!
Best Kale Salad Recipe - How To Make Kale Salad (delish.com)
This will be the kale salad you make ten times over.
So kale it is… the superfood we all hear about over and over again. Luckily this salad has the perfect mashup of sweet, tart, and creamy. Kale is a versatile green that will hold up in basically any form. If you love chips but want something “healthier”our kale chips rock. Or a hearty soup like our best vegetarian soup with “kale.” This vibrant green will even show up on paninis in pesto form with turkey and mozzarella. It’s a green that stands strong in salads without sogging out- no one likes a soggy salad. There is something satisfying about a sweet apple, toasted nuts, and softy crumbly cheese with kale. That’s why we think you’re going to really enjoy this one!
Best Kale Salad Recipe - How To Make Kale Salad (delish.com)
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
Everyone in the Delish kitchen agrees, we'd stack this mushroom gravy up against any other "traditional" gravy and be blown away at just how formidable this umami-filled recipe is. Vegans and meat-eaters alike will be piling this flavor-packed gravy on top of all the Thanksgiving sides. Not only can it improve your next vegan holiday meal, but it can be a simple, new sauce you add to your repertoire. This gravy comes together in minutes — and you won't miss roasting a whole turkey or chicken to make it.
Easy Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Recipe - How to Make Vegan Gravy (delish.com)
Everyone in the Delish kitchen agrees, we'd stack this mushroom gravy up against any other "traditional" gravy and be blown away at just how formidable this umami-filled recipe is. Vegans and meat-eaters alike will be piling this flavor-packed gravy on top of all the Thanksgiving sides. Not only can it improve your next vegan holiday meal, but it can be a simple, new sauce you add to your repertoire. This gravy comes together in minutes — and you won't miss roasting a whole turkey or chicken to make it.
Easy Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Recipe - How to Make Vegan Gravy (delish.com)
DESSERT
Skillet Cornbread
There’s a reason you’re filled with a wave of feel-good vibes when skillet cornbread comes around. Not only does this cornbread involve less cleanup (we love an oven-to-table vessel), but it promotes the ideal texture of crackly crust around moist, decadent corn cake. Pouring the batter into a preheated cast-iron creates a sear to the batter (nothing like that sizzling sound when it’s poured in) and speeds up the bake time.
The key attributes of cornbread are savory, not-so-sweet cake made with mostly cornmeal. The addition of flour helps create a lighter texture that’s less crumbly. You can add even more flavor by greasing your skillet with bacon fat or spiking the batter with jalapeños, cheese, and spices. I like to stir chili crisp into the compound butter because I love the crunchy texture and dreamy visual, but hot sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce work just as well. Enjoy a slice as a quick snack or as a side with your favorite stew. Just don’t forget the hot honey butter!
Best Skillet Cornbread Recipe - How To Make Skillet Cornbread (delish.com)
There’s a reason you’re filled with a wave of feel-good vibes when skillet cornbread comes around. Not only does this cornbread involve less cleanup (we love an oven-to-table vessel), but it promotes the ideal texture of crackly crust around moist, decadent corn cake. Pouring the batter into a preheated cast-iron creates a sear to the batter (nothing like that sizzling sound when it’s poured in) and speeds up the bake time.
The key attributes of cornbread are savory, not-so-sweet cake made with mostly cornmeal. The addition of flour helps create a lighter texture that’s less crumbly. You can add even more flavor by greasing your skillet with bacon fat or spiking the batter with jalapeños, cheese, and spices. I like to stir chili crisp into the compound butter because I love the crunchy texture and dreamy visual, but hot sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce work just as well. Enjoy a slice as a quick snack or as a side with your favorite stew. Just don’t forget the hot honey butter!
Best Skillet Cornbread Recipe - How To Make Skillet Cornbread (delish.com)
Chocolate Mousse
What is the difference between chocolate pudding and chocolate mousse?
Traditionally, pudding gets its thick consistency from being cooked (which activates the cornstarch), while mousse is not cooked. Texture: Because these two creamy desserts use different methods of thickening, the texture also varies. Pudding is semisolid and more dense, while mousse has a lighter, airier texture.
www.recipetineats.com/chocolate-mousse/
What is the difference between chocolate pudding and chocolate mousse?
Traditionally, pudding gets its thick consistency from being cooked (which activates the cornstarch), while mousse is not cooked. Texture: Because these two creamy desserts use different methods of thickening, the texture also varies. Pudding is semisolid and more dense, while mousse has a lighter, airier texture.
www.recipetineats.com/chocolate-mousse/
BEVERAGE
Eggnog
Eggnog, historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites.
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Eggnog, historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites.
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PHOTOS FROM OUR CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASS 2022. ENJOY THE VIEW!
The views from our festive holidays cooking class sessions held on Dec 13 and 17, 2022 at Studio MFK, Ledumadumane. Packed sessions, participants had a blast and the food tasted amazing. They now have the confidence to do the same for family and friends.
