CAMAJE Cooking Classes

CAMAJE Cooking Class gift certificates are perfect for anyone who enjoys learning about cooking. Now that people are cooking at home more often, give them the gift of becoming a better cook! The gift certificates are beautifully presented and available in any denomination. There's no need to pre-register; let the lucky recipient call us to book a space in one of our intimate, six person classes or a private class that fits their schedule.

call 212-673-8184 or email info@camaje.com.
We accept major credit cards and can mail them to the buyer or the recipient

When redeeming gift certificates for cooking classes, please email your gift certificate # (on the back of the card), along with how many people you'd like to register and for which class, and we'll email with your discount code and directions for registering.

Private Classes & Tastings:

CAMAJE also offers private, custom cooking & wine tasting classes, tailored to your needs and interests. Private cooking classes or team-building events can be arranged for groups of one to 20. Wine tastings and demonstration-style classes can accommodate up to 30. Please call or email us for more information.

Check out the great piece Yahoo News did with Abby and our popular
"One Night Stand" Private Cooking Class

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3-Class Series:

Cooking Confidence (3 Classes) • $350
Whether you’re learning to cook or learning to cook really well, this 3-class series will give you all the confidence you need to really enjoy cooking. Each week focuses on one basic cooking technique: sautéing, roasting and grilling. We’ll make sauces, practice knife skills and arm you with lots of other basics.
Mondays: January 23 & 30, February 6, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW
Tuesdays: March13, 20 & 27, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Counter Intelligence (3 Classes) $400 — take them together for a discount or join us for just one or two classes for $140 each.
Geared toward entertaining—learn to host your own delectable dinner parties! This 3-class series will teach you to make stock; butcher ducks, filet mignon and lamb; make advanced sauces; and work with herbs, spices and seasonings. Advanced desserts include soufflé, crème brûlée and fresh fruit tart. It’s a lot cheaper than going out to dinner! Wine is paired with each course.
Wednesdays: April 11, 18 and 25, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER FOR SERIES OF ALL 3 CLASSES

April 11 Menu Highlights: Smokey Sweet Potato Soup, Filet Mignon, Sauce Béarnaise, Glazed Root Vegetables, Chocolate Soufflé. REGISTER FOR LESSON 1 ONLY

April 18 Menu Highlights: Garlic Shrimp, Rack of Lamb with Port Sauce, Spinach Timbales, Scalloped Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Tart. REGISTER FOR LESSON 2 ONLY

April 25 Menu Highlights: Seared Sea Scallops with Beurre Blanc, Meat Stock, Crispy Duck Breast with Tamarind Pan Sauce, Celery Root Puree, Crème Brûlée. REGISTER FOR LESSON 3 ONLY

"I have had, in my time, memorable meals of scrambled eggs with fresh truffles, scrambled eggs with caviar and other glamorous things, but to me, there are few things as magnificent as scrambled eggs, pure and simple, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned."
James Beard, 'On Food' (1974)

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There is a firm one-week cancellation policy for all classes; i.e. no refunds will be issued for no-shows and last minute cancellations. Most of our hands-on classes are limited to 6 - 8 students unless otherwise noted. Wine tastings are limited to 12.

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January Classes

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before you head to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Wednesday, January 4, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Sushi Basics $95 or 2 for $175
You love to eat it, now make it yourself! Learn the necessary ingredients and equipment, where to buy it and then roll, roll, roll! This class is open to 12 students.
Thursday, January 5, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Hearty Winter Italian $105 or 2 for $190
Tuscan Bean & Sausage Soup, Osso Buco, Risotto Milanese, Garlic Sautéed Tuscan Kale, Arugula & Gorgonzola Salad, Tiramisu. This class is open to 12 participants.
Saturday, January 7, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

Weeknight Dinners on Sunday—a Bargain! $105 or 2 for $190
12 healthy recipes that can be cooked in less than 30 minutes. Each recipe comes with adaptations—so you end up taking home at least 24! Cooking basics and knife skills are part of the package. This class is open to 12 students. Come hungry!
Sunday, January 8, 5:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Art of Sautéing $95 or 2 people for $175
Master the most widely used and arguably the most important technique in cooking. We create a fabulous meal based entirely on it: Seared Sea Scallops with White Wine and Shallots, Pan-Seared Hanger Steak with Sautéed Potatoes, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Pears. (Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted when registering.)
Monday, January 9, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Taste of Thai $95 or 2 for $175
Learn to use the ingredients that make Thai food seem exotic. Shrimp Tom Kha Gai, Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Pad Thai, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Coq au Vin, A Winter's Dinner from Burgundy $95 or 2 for $175
Salade Verte, Coq au Vin over Egg Noodles, Roasted Baby Carrots, and Crepes Suzette.
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Chilly January Evening Menu $105 or 2 for $190
It’s cold and grey out. Go on—spoil yourself and at the same time learn some great cooking. Oysters Mignonette, Smokey Sweet Potato Soup, Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Garlic-Sautéed Swiss Chard, Pommes Dauphinoise & Chocolate Soufflé
Thursday, January 12, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Glorious Repast to Brighten a Cold January Day $105 or 2 for $190
In this comprehensive class, we start by learning how to bone out a Duck (a great skill to learn especially because it is the same for a chicken) and from the carcass we make a rich Brown Stock. Our menu starts with Seared Sea Scallops and moves on to Crispy Duck Breast with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, our dessert is Crème Brûlée.
Saturday, January 14, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

Cupcakes and Vino $45
Cupcakes are no longer a trend but rather a given! In this class, CAMAJE makes the cupcakes and you learn the basics of cupcake decorating while sipping on some fine wine. We provide the buttercream and all the tools you need. Take home 12 cupcakes, recipes and guidelines needed for making cupcakes and buttercream at home. This class is open to 12 students.
Saturday, January 14, 4 to 6 REGISTER NOW

Winter Soups and Stock-Making $95 or 2 for $175
Making stock seems daunting, but isn’t hard. It’s the base for making great soups, sauces and stews. We’ll make vegetable, fish and meat stock—then Pumpkin Soup, Tuscan Bean & Sausage Soup, Seafood Soup with Saffron, Mom’s Chicken and Vegetable Soup.
Sunday, January 15, 5:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

A Caribbean Menu $95 or 2 for $175
OK, so you can’t get away this winter (or even if you can!). We’ll create a warm and sunny menu in the middle of January! Jamaican Beef Patties, Pomegranate Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat, Gratin of Christophine (Chayote), Coconut Bread, and, to whet your appetite, a Hibiscus Rum Punch.
Monday, January 16, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before you head to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Indian Vegetarian $95 or 2 for $175
Spices can be scary! We de-mystify them and teach you all you need to know. Toast and grind your own Curry Powder. Make Cauliflower Pakora, Spinach & Potato Samosas, Red Lentil Daal, Basmati Pilaf, Curried Peas, Mango Chutney & Raita
Saturday, January 21, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

Cooking Confidence (3-class series) $350
Whether you’re learning to cook or learning to cook really well, this 3-class series will give you all the confidence you need to really enjoy cooking. Each week focuses on one basic cooking technique: sautéing, roasting and grilling. We’ll make sauces, practice knife skills and arm you with lots of other basics.
Mondays: January 23 & 30, February 6, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Winter Fish Menu $95 or 2 for $175
New England Fish Chowder, Arctic Char with Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Vegetables, Apple Tart Tatin.
Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Thursday, January 26, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Friday Evening Elegant French Menu
French Onion Soup, Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Cauliflower and Bacon Gratin, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach, and Molten Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis.
Friday, January 27, 5:30 to 8:30 REGISTER NOW

Breakfast & Brunch $95 or 2 for $175
Master Hollandaise Sauce, Poached Eggs for Benedict, Perfect Omelettes, Buttermilk Pancakes with Fruit Compote, Savory & Sweet Crêpes, and Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding!
Saturday, January 28, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

Weeknight Dinners on Sunday—a Bargain! $105 or 2 for $190
12 healthy recipes that can be cooked in less than 30 minutes. Each recipe comes with adaptations—so you end up taking home at least 24! Cooking basics and knife skills are part of the package. This class is open to 12 students. Come hungry!
Sunday, January 29, 5:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Low and Slow: A Slow-Cooked Winter Meal $105 or 2 for $190
Pumpkin Soup, Braised Lamb with Shanks, Rosemary and Garlic White Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, and Lemon Pudding Cakes
Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

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February Classes

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Thursday, February 2, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before you head to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Lovers’ Menu for Valentine’s Day (1) $105 or 2 for $190
Treat your honey (or yourself). Three-Cheese Soufflé, Rack of Lamb with Port Sauce, Glazed Winter Vegetables, Pommes Dauphinoises, Coeurs à la Crème with Raspberry Coulis
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Lovers’ Menu for Valentine’s Day (2) $105 or 2 for $190
Treat your honey (or yourself). Oysters Mignonette, Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Haricots Verts, Root Vegetable Mash & Chocolate Soufflé
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Moroccan Table $105 or 2 for $190
Bisteeya, Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Fish Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons, Couscous with Pistachios and Rose, Grilled Pepper Salad, Carrot Salad and more. This class is open to 12 students.
Saturday, February 11, 10 to 3 REGISTER NOW

Lovers’ Menu for Valentine’s Day (3) $105 or 2 for $190
Treat your honey (or yourself). Oysters Mignonette, Wild Striped Bass with Lemon Beurre Blanc, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Creamed Spinach & Crème Brûlée
Monday, February 13, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Simple Fish Techniques $95 or 2 for $175
Fear cooking fish no more! Learn simple, healthful fish recipes. Garlic Shrimp, Mussels Marinière, Scallops w/White Wine and Shallots, Miso-Glazed Bass & Crispy Fish with Vietnamese Tomato Jam!
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Hearty February Menu
French Onion Soup, Crispy Duck Breast with Pomegranate Pan Sauce, Roasted Butternut Squash, French Lentils and Molten Chocolate Cake.
Friday, February 17, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Chinatown Shop & Cook $105 or 2 for $190
Too shy to buy at those amazing markets of Chinatown? No more! We meet in Chinatown to buy fish and groceries, then take our purchases back to the Camaje kitchen, where you learn to fillet, then sauté, poach, bake, and grill. We’ll then sit down to the amazing meal we’ve made in this comprehensive class.
Saturday, February 18, 10 to 3 BUNDLE UP! REGISTER NOW

Sushi Basics $95 or 2 for $175
You love to eat it, now make it yourself! Learn the necessary ingredients and equipment, where to buy it and then roll, roll, roll! This class is open to 12 students.
Saturday, February 18, 4 to 6:30 REGISTER NOW

Tapas to Tempt $95 or 2 for $175
Lots of delicious small plates! What better way to eat? We’ll make Albondigas, Garlic Shrimp, Chorizo in Red Wine, Sherried Mushrooms & more!
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Indian Vegetarian Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Spices can be scary! We de-mystify them and teach you all you need to know. Toast and grind your own Curry Powder and make Cauliflower Pakora, Spinach & Potato Samosas, Red Lentil Daal, Basmati Pilaf, Curried Peas, Mango Chutney & Raita
Saturday, February 25, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

Art of Sautéing $95 or 2 people for $175
Master the most widely used and arguably most important technique in cooking. We create a fabulous meal based entirely on it: Seared Sea Scallops with White Wine and Shallots, Pan-Seared Hanger Steak with Sautéed Potatoes, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Pears. (Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted when registering.)
Monday, February 27, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Bistro Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Cue the Edith Piaf! French Onion Soup, Salade Verte, Hanger Steak, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach and Chocolate Soufflé
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

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March Classes

Weeknight Dinners on Sunday—a Bargain! $105 or 2 for $190
12 healthy recipes that can be cooked in less than 30 minutes. Each recipe comes with adaptations—so you end up taking home at least 24! Cooking basics and knife skills are part of the package. This class is open to 12 students. Come hungry!
Sunday, March 4, 5:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Roasting Primer $95 or 2 for $175
Anything will cook eventually with some heat...right??? Understanding the fine points transforms your meal from blah to bling! Learn to use your oven to create foods with brown, flavorful perfection. Our menu includes a variety of vegetables, Fish Mediterranean, Herb Roasted Chicken, and Molten Chocolate Cake.
Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Friday Evening Elegant Italian Menu $105 or 2 for $190
Garlic Shrimp, Braised Lamb Shanks, Gigante Beans, Spiced, Roasted Eggplant and Individual Lemon Soufflé Cakes. This class is open to 12 students.
Friday, March 9, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Serious Chocolate $95 or 2 for $175
Seriously serious but not hard, given some good knowledge. Learn how to work with chocolate and bake some of our favorites: Molten Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Soufflé, Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Chocolate Crème Brûlée, Truffles and more.
Saturday, March 10, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

An Early Spring Menu $105 or 2 for $190
It may not quite be here, but spring is in the air! Leek and Roquefort Tart, Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Olives, Garlic- Sautéed Greens, Roasted New Potatoes, Tarte Tatin.
Monday, March 12, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Cooking Confidence (3-class series) $350
Whether you’re learning to cook or learning to cook really well, this 3-class series will give you all the confidence you need to really enjoy cooking. Each week focuses on one basic cooking technique: sautéing, roasting and grilling. We’ll make sauces, practice knife skills and arm you with lots of other basics.
Tuesdays: March 13, 20 & 27, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Advanced Knife Skills $95 or 2 for $175
Learn how to use boning and filleting knives on whole chicken and fish, also the basics of meat butchery, then cook with the fruits of your labor for a scrumptious dinner.
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

A Vietnamese Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Learn to use the ingredients that make Vietnamese food exotic. Summer Rolls, Beef Pho, Crispy Fish with Tomato Jam, Coconut Rice, Stir-Fried Bok Choy & Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Saturday, March 17, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

Simple, Rustic Italian $95 or 2 for $175
White Bean and Sausage Soup, Chicken Marsala, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola & Roasted Fruit with Zabaglione.
Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Art of Sautéing $95 or 2 for $175
Master the most widely used and arguably most important technique in cooking. We create a fabulous meal based entirely on it: Seared Sea Scallops with White Wine and Shallots, Pan-Seared Hanger Steak with Sautéed Potatoes, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach, and Caramelized Pears. (Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted when registering.)
Thursday, March 22, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Art of the Dinner Party $105 or 2 for $190
Duck Liver Paté, Seared Sea Scallops, Stuffed Pork Loin, Roasted Potato and Fennel, Glazed Carrots and Molten Chocolate Cake. This class is open to 12 students.
Friday, March 23, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Shop & Cook: Chinatown for Fish $105 or 2 for $190
[Double check Fall] Too shy to buy at those amazing markets in Chinatown? No more! We meet in Chinatown to buy fish and groceries, then take our purchases back to the Camaje kitchen, where you learn to fillet, then sauté, poach, bake, and grill. We’ll then sit down to the amazing meal we’ve made in this comprehensive class.
Saturday, March 24, 10 to 3 REGISTER NOW

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. We discuss which knives you really need, how to hold a knife, what is means to sharpen vs. hone and how to get the garlic smell (nice for a while but perhaps not the next day!) off your fingers! Menu: Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Monday, March 26, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

A Spring Italian Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Seafood Soup with Saffron, Pancetta-Wrapped & Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breast, Asparagus, Creamy Polenta, Tiramisu.
Thursday, March 29, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Spring Soup Workshop $95 or 2 for $175
Make stock from scratch, then Asparagus and Fennel, Classic French Onion, Mexican Tortilla, White Bean & Sausage and Soupe au Pistou.
Saturday, March 31, 10 to 2 REGISTER NOW

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April Classes

Sunday English Roast $95 or 2 for $175
Relaxing, restorative, comforting, and just plain good. What more to ask for on a Sunday afternoon. Roast Beef, Perfect Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Leeks and Brussels Sprouts, Horseradish Sauce, Onion Gravy, Yorkshire Pudding and Rhubarb Crumble with Custard.
Sunday, April 1, 12 to 3:30 REGISTER NOW

An Indian Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Spices can be scary! We de-mystify them and teach you all you need to know. Toast and grind your own Curry Powder, then make Cauliflower Pakora, Chicken Curry, Red Lentil Daal, Basmati Pilaf, Curried Peas, Mango Chutney & Raita. This class is open to 12 students.
Sunday, April 1, 5:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Spring French Menu $105 or 2 for $190
Leek and Roquefort Tart, Dijon-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Asparagus Vinaigrette, Herbed New Potatoes, Apple Tarte Tatin
Monday, April 2, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Spring Vegetable Workshop $95 or 2 for $175
Green, green, green! Finally some color is back with the appearance of our first Spring friends. Whether you want to cook locally or just learn to cook, this class will teach you how to work with vegetables to get more of them in your repertoire. Properly cooked, vegetables are a dream. Learn good technique and interesting flavor combos to set you up for Spring's bounty that is just beginning.
Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. We discuss which knives you really need, how to hold a knife, what is means to sharpen vs. hone and how to get the garlic smell (nice for a while but perhaps not the next day!) off your fingers! Menu: Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

A Fish Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Refine your skills with this meal from the sea: Oysters Rockefeller, New England Fish Chowder, Seared Arctic Char with Lemon and Chive Beurre Blanc and, to finish, Cherry Clafoutis.
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Counter Intelligence (3 Classes) $400 — take them together for a discount or join us for just one or two classes for $140 each.
Geared toward entertaining—learn to host your own delectable dinner parties! This 3-class series will teach you to make stock; butcher ducks, filet mignon and lamb; make advanced sauces; and work with herbs, spices and seasonings. Advanced desserts include soufflé, crème brûlée and fresh fruit tart. It’s a lot cheaper than going out to dinner! Wine is paired with each course.
Wednesdays: April 11, 18 and 25, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER FOR SERIES OF ALL 3 CLASSES

April 11 Menu Highlights: Smokey Sweet Potato Soup, Filet Mignon, Sauce Béarnaise, Glazed Root Vegetables, Chocolate Soufflé. REGISTER FOR LESSON 1 ONLY

April 18 Menu Highlights: Garlic Shrimp, Rack of Lamb with Port Sauce, Spinach Timbales, Scalloped Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Tart. REGISTER FOR LESSON 2 ONLY

April 25 Menu Highlights: Seared Sea Scallops with Beurre Blanc, Meat Stock, Crispy Duck Breast with Tamarind Pan Sauce, Celery Root Puree, Crème Brûlée. REGISTER FOR LESSON 3 ONLY

Shop & Cook: Chinatown for Fish $105 or 2 for $190
Too shy to buy at those amazing markets of Chinatown? No more! We meet in Chinatown to buy fish and groceries, then take our purchases back to the Camaje kitchen, where you learn to fillet, then sauté, poach, bake, and grill. We’ll then sit down to the amazing meal we’ve made in this comprehensive class.
Saturday, April 14, 10 to 3 REGISTER NOW

A Taste of Cuba $95 or 2 for $175
Avocado Salad, Tostones with Cilantro Mojo, Black Bean Soup, Picadillo, Rice and Beans, Flan, and, of course, Mojitos!
Monday, April 16, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Tapas to Tempt $95 or 2 for $175
Lots of delicious small plates! What better way to eat? We’ll make Albondigas, Garlic Shrimp, Chorizo in Red Wine, Sherried Mushrooms & more!
Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Counter Intelligence — Lesson 2 (see April 11) $140
Menu Highlights: Garlic Shrimp, Rack of Lamb with Port Sauce, Spinach Timbales, Scalloped Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Tart.
Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Knife Skills $75
The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro. We discuss which knives you really need, how to hold a knife, what is means to sharpen vs. hone and how to get the garlic smell (nice for a while but perhaps not the next day!) off your fingers! Menu: Gazpacho and fruit salad made from the fruits of your labor!
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 to 9 REGISTER NOW

Shop & Cook: Union Square Farmers’ Market $105 or 2 for $190
We wend our way through NYC’s most famous Greenmarket, identifying the various local vegetables and fruits, learn how to pick them, then return to CAMAJE and learn how to cook it all! The seasonal menu—to be determined on the day—is largely vegetarian; we often serve fish or meat as a main protein.
Saturday, April 21, 10 to 3 REGISTER NOW

A Taste of Thai $95 or 2 for $175
Shrimp Tom Ka Gai, Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Cucumber Tomato Salad and Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Counter Intelligence — Lesson 3 (see April 11) $140
Menu Highlights: Seared Sea Scallops with Beurre Blanc, Meat Stock, Crispy Duck Breast with Tamarind Pan Sauce, Celery Root Puree, Crème Brûlée.
Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

Spring Italian Menu $105 or 2 for $190
Saffron Risotto Cakes, Olive-Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb, Garlic-Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Panna Cotta.
Monday, April 30, 6:30 to 10 REGISTER NOW

One Night Stand - A Unique Private Cooking Experience

Ever dream of owning a restaurant? Can't cook for more than four in your tiny kitchen? This private cooking class in CAMAJE's working professional kitchen lets you (or a group of you perhaps) prepare a fabulous meal for friends and family and serve it in our cozy dining room. We'll help you choose and prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert. The guests arrive et voilà!-a glorious repast made by you. One-Night Stand prices start at $275 for the first student and 1 to 24 guests may be invited; guests' meals are priced a la carte, as if from the menu.

Check out the great piece Yahoo News did with Abby and our popular
"One Night Stand" Private Cooking Class

Private classes for up to 45 people (at a discounted price) can be arranged at Abigail Cafe & Wine Bar in Brooklyn, our sister restaurant.

See New York Observer's article for more:
"By making available her fully equipped restaurant kitchen, top-notch culinary skills and delightful dining room, groups both large and small gladly cheat on their apartment stoves for this memorable affair. Plus, she helps plan the menu—which needn’t be restricted to Camaje’s delicious French-American bistro cuisine—and provides all the ingredients, so all one needs to do is show up two hours before the guests arrive."

Check out NY1's piece on our Knife Skills Class - Televised and Online

"Not Eating Out in New York".com - CAMAJE Cooking Class review

Class Instructors:

Abigail Chef-Ran Abby

Abby Hitchcock (Chef/Owner's Bio)

Click to read about Abby's experience on Food Network's Chopped

Yony Lopez

Yony recently celebrated the eleventh anniversary of his coming to the Camaje kitchen. He began cooking in his native Mexico and In addition to running the Camaje kitchen as sous-chef and managing catering and party assignments, Yony is a teacher at Camaje Cooking Classes, specializing in one-on-one, Private Classes. Lopez has been cooking and teaching at CAMAJE since April, 2000.

Raquel

Raquel Rivera-Pablo

Raquel graduated with highest honors from The Institute of Culinary Education, upon completing her externship at Le Bernardin in 2008. After freelancing in some of New York’s top catering companies, she realized she missed the intimacy and interaction of a classroom and began teaching recreational cooking classes. She loved it, and it launched her teaching career! Soon after, Raquel joined the staff here at Camaje, where she teaches some of our most popular classes—Knife Skills, the Art of Sautéing, Weeknight Dinners and Cooking Confidence. As well as adults, she has taught children at the Young Chef’s Academy, and she currently teaches at Kidville, NY. She also volunteers at City Harvest, where she educates children, adults and the elderly about how to eat delicious and healthy foods on small budgets and limited resources. Raquel feels fortunate to have a career in teaching, a far cry from her 10 years as office administrator at an accounting firm. Now that she has found her niche, Raquel’s goal is to continue to share her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for cooking with as many people as possible! For more information you can visit Raquel at A Pinch of Salt.

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Marisela Gonzalez, one of our wine instructors,
says her main goal as a wine enthusiast and educator is "to help demystify wine." Many people think wine is an intimidating subject, she says, but it doesn't have to be. Marisela has worked in the wine business in New York City for four years and has gained a wide range of knowledge and insight about wine through tasting it, of course, as well as by working with some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the business. She also likes to highlight wine's purpose: to enliven our meals. There's a wine for every course you can imagine--and some that you can't!

Marisela holds a Foundation Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers and continues to learn about wine through study and tasting. She is also an actor and a yoga teacher.

Try our sister restaurant, (where private cooking classes can be held)

Abigail Cafe & Wine Bar,

807 Classon Ave, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

718 399-3200 :: abigailbrooklyn.com

Gallery

Photos by Stephen Cherin

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