Date Night Summer in Provence: A French Culinary Adventure
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☀️ Bring the vibrant flavors of southern France into your kitchen with this seasonal, hands-on cooking experience. Explore classic French techniques and fresh, colorful ingredients that shine during summer.
Guided by Chef John Alunni, you’ll prepare a complete French-inspired meal from appetizer to dessert while learning professional skills that elevate your home cooking. This class is fun, educational, and full of flavor, perfect for anyone who loves seasonal, fresh cuisine.
✨ Menu Highlights
🥂 Appetizer – Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini
Sweet, ripe summer peaches paired with creamy goat cheese on toasted baguette slices, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme. A bright, seasonal start to your meal.
🥗 Salad – Niçoise-Inspired Summer Salad
Crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, blanched green beans, and olives, topped with seared tuna or boiled eggs, and dressed with a light lemon vinaigrette. A fresh, vibrant celebration of summer flavors.
🐟 Main Course – Salmon en Papillote
Fresh salmon baked in parchment with lemon, seasonal vegetables, and herbs. Light, flavorful, and elegantly presented—a classic French technique that locks in moisture and taste.
🍋 Dessert – Lemon & Almond Tartelette
Individual tartlets with a buttery pastry shell, silky lemon custard filling, and lightly toasted almonds. Refreshing, elegant, and the perfect sweet finish for a summer-inspired meal.
👨🍳 Instructor: Chef John Alunni
🎉 Class Format: Hands-on, chef-guided cooking
🍽️ Experience: Learn authentic French techniques while creating a full seasonal meal
Guided by Chef John Alunni, you’ll prepare a complete French-inspired meal from appetizer to dessert while learning professional skills that elevate your home cooking. This class is fun, educational, and full of flavor, perfect for anyone who loves seasonal, fresh cuisine.
✨ Menu Highlights
🥂 Appetizer – Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini
Sweet, ripe summer peaches paired with creamy goat cheese on toasted baguette slices, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme. A bright, seasonal start to your meal.
🥗 Salad – Niçoise-Inspired Summer Salad
Crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, blanched green beans, and olives, topped with seared tuna or boiled eggs, and dressed with a light lemon vinaigrette. A fresh, vibrant celebration of summer flavors.
🐟 Main Course – Salmon en Papillote
Fresh salmon baked in parchment with lemon, seasonal vegetables, and herbs. Light, flavorful, and elegantly presented—a classic French technique that locks in moisture and taste.
🍋 Dessert – Lemon & Almond Tartelette
Individual tartlets with a buttery pastry shell, silky lemon custard filling, and lightly toasted almonds. Refreshing, elegant, and the perfect sweet finish for a summer-inspired meal.
👨🍳 Instructor: Chef John Alunni
🎉 Class Format: Hands-on, chef-guided cooking
🍽️ Experience: Learn authentic French techniques while creating a full seasonal meal
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150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923
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