If you’re like me, you don’t have much experiencing cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal by yourself. Don’t get me wrong, I can bake a mac n’ cheese dish and pumpkin pie with the best of ’em, but prepare an entire holiday meal? No thanks. The turkey baking and basting, alone, is intimidating enough. However, it’s never too late to try. At some point in our lives, we’ll be asked to prepare a Thanksgiving dish or possibly host an entire holiday dinner. So how would you handle such a request?
Before you jump ship this holiday season, it may be beneficial to actually learn how to cook from the best of the best right here in Boston. Yes, you too can survive this Thanksgiving (with help from professionals, of course). To prove it, here are four self-help classes serving up Turkey Day tips and tricks to make your Thanksgiving the best (and easiest) yet.
Who you calling a Turkey?: Breaking Down Thanksgiving Dinner
If you’re free tonight, it’s not too late to sign up for this class hosted by Boston Center for Adult Education. The class is tonight, November 6 and will be led by Lars Liebisch. You’ll receive directions and a walk-through on how to roast basic Thanksgiving dishes as well as side dishes. Within three hours, your entire Thanksgiving meal will be complete. The cost is $55 per person and $47 for members, plus $18 for materials. Register here.
Cooking Couples Thanksgiving 101
If you and your honey plan to host a Thanksgiving meal together, then this class is a must. On Saturday, November 9, the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts will host a Thanksgiving class for couples in the kitchen. The two of you will learn how to roast a turkey, prepare stuffing, bake easy holiday biscuits, pumpkin pie, and more. Cost is $150 (for two). Sign up here.
Budget Thanksgiving: Food and Wine on the Cheap
On Wednesday, November 13 the Boston Center for Adult Education will host another Thanksgiving gem. The class will be led by Dustin Rennells and Adam Centamore of Formaggio Kitchen from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The class will provide you with plenty of tips for how to cut costs this Thanksgiving holiday. You’ll learn how to “decorate on a dime” as well as how to choose that perfect wine to accompany your meal. The cost is $50 per person or $43 for members, plus $30 for class materials. Register here.
Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes Cooking Class with Jody Adams
On November 17 join Chef Jody Adams of Rialto for a cooking class and learn how to create some truly delectable Thanksgiving dishes. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with coffee and scones at Rialto’s bar and lounge, followed by a cooking instruction and demonstration by Chef Adams. You’ll learn how to cook up dishes like Scallop Crudo, Squash Tortelloni Pizzocheri with bacon, and Quail with fried bread stuffing, peppers and eggplant. The day ends at 2 p.m and costs $125. To reserve your spot email jacki@rialto-restaurant.com or call 617-234-8025.
