Beef Up Your Cooking Skills

Welcome to the world of cooking! Whether you are an amateur cook or a seasoned foodie, there is always room for improvement in the kitchen. And who better to guide you than Chef Kevin, an experienced and highly skilled chef with a passion for teaching and sharing his knowledge.

In this class, you will learn how to take your beef dishes from ordinary to extraordinary. From selecting the right cuts to mastering different cooking techniques, Chef Kevin will share his expert tips and tricks that will elevate your cooking skills and impress even the toughest critics.

The Importance of Beef Cuts

Before diving into cooking techniques, it’s important to understand the different cuts of beef. Each cut has its own unique qualities and is better suited for certain cooking methods. For example, tenderloin is best cooked using dry heat methods like grilling or roasting, while tougher cuts like chuck or brisket are better suited for slow cooking techniques such as braising.

Chef Kevin will walk you through the different cuts of beef and their characteristics, helping you to choose the right cut for your desired dish.

Essential Cooking Techniques

Knowing how to cook a variety of dishes using different techniques is key to becoming a well-rounded chef. In this class, Chef Kevin will teach you essential techniques for preparing beef such as searing, braising, and roasting. You will also learn how to properly season and marinate beef for maximum flavor.

Additionally, Chef Kevin will share his tips for achieving the perfect doneness for your meat. From rare to well-done, you will learn how to cook beef to your desired level of doneness without overcooking or undercooking.

Menu Highlights 🌟

You’ll learn to cook (and savor):

• Roast Fillet of Beef with a Coffee Bean, Cocoa, and Cinnamon Rub
• Balsamic Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
• Guinness Braised Beef Stew
• Roasted Root Vegetables (Chef Demo)

Skills You’ll Master

• Preparing flavorful marinades and rubs to elevate your beef dishes
• Perfecting cooking techniques like searing, roasting, grilling, and braising
• Achieving precise doneness for both steaks and larger roasts
• Resting and carving beef cuts like a professional

Class Details

• Duration: ~3 hours
• Class Size: Intimate setting, limited to 12 participants for personalized attention
• Experience Level: Ideal for students with some kitchen experience
• Format: Work in small teams to prepare all featured dishes and enjoy the meal together

This isn’t your average cooking class—it’s designed to move at a quicker pace, giving you a truly immersive learning experience. You’ll be involved in nearly all aspects of the prep, cooking, and plating process (except Chef Demo items).

✅ Reserve your spot now and become the go-to beef expert in your kitchen!

Wine, beer, and cocktails are available for purchase from our bar. Come early for cocktails (5:15) — class begins at 5:45!

Chef Kevin Appleton has a passion for food, drink, and fun. He is a former Culinary Instructor at Madison College. He worked at some of the best fine dining restaurants in Chicago and was Executive Chef at Robert Morris College’s Institute of Culinary Arts.