Create the Ultimate Brunch Board
While we wait in joyful anticipation for our favorite brunch spots to reopen, we figured why not teach you the secret cooking techniques that go into creating those beautiful Insta-worthy brunch spreads. We can even make it a little boozy for you!
Join Chef Duane in his Long Island Kitchen as he teaches you to create a variety of delicious brunch recipes ranging from sweet to savory. By the end of class you'll assemble your dishes into a presentation board that's sure to please the eyes, your followers, and your very lucky brunch guests.
On the sweet side, learn to make homemade granola to serve with your favorite yogurt and Strawberry compote. We recommend adding Grand Marnier, Rum, or Red Wine to amplify the flavor of the compote. On the savory side, you'll make the dough for some fresh cheddar scones and a lemon honey thyme butter. Then what's brunch without the classics?! Homemade sausage, with marinated tomatoes, and a showstopper Shirred Avocado Egg. Once all the hard work is done Chef Duane will teach you his recipe for a Spicy Peach Cocktail (or Mocktail). We can't end a brunch class without a proper cheers!
No experience is required! You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list required to cook along with the chef. Most ingredients can also be easily substituted with what you have on hand. However, here's a list of the main ingredients you'll want to consider having with you: peaches, oranges, ginger, greek yogurt, agave, honey, fresh thyme leaves, ground pork or turkey, sea salt, dried sage, red pepper flakes, black pepper, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, cinnamon, cherry tomatoes, garlic oil, fresh basil, fresh parsley, avocado, eggs, shredded parmesan, shredded sharp cheddar, limes, lemon, strawberries chives, all purpose flour, baking powder, unsalted butter, milk, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, halved almonds, and rolled oats.
Prepare your mis-en-place ahead of the session (as described in the ingredients list you will receive) and get ready for the best at home brunch party!
Along the way, Chef Duane’s culinary talents have allowed him to audition for network television programming such as the “Next Food Network Star”, “Guy’s Grocery Games”, and “Chopped”. Chef Duane has also executed projects for many well-known chefs and restaurateurs including Dave Pasternack, Drew Nierport, Andrew Carmelini, Jean George, Joe Bastianich, Keith Hernandez and Pat Lafreida. Chef Duane’s culinary accomplishments include the creation of artisanal blend sauces through his company Sensational Sauces LLC, some of which have won awards including the World Champion at the World Hot Sauce Awards and the Hot Pepper Awards.
Through the success of Sensational Sauces LLC, Chef Duane has been featured at various culinary events such as Kings Who Cook, The American Cancer Society’s Taste of Hope, Resorts World Mid-Winters Taste and most recently Star Chef Congress where he won the Ramen Battle as a member of Team Mihoko. Chef Duane has also been able to use his company as a platform to mentor tomorrow’s aspiring chefs! Outside of the kitchen, Chef Duane spends time volunteering in the community as a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. as well as ministering as a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
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