Eggcellence: Cooking Eggs from Breakfast to Gourmet

Unlock the Secrets of Egg Cookery!

Cooking eggs can be a versatile and rewarding experience! Join Chef Instructor Eunice Verrilli, whose career spans over 20 years in the culinary field, from working at Pebble Beach Tournaments to fine dining at the #1 resort in the country, The Broadmoor Resorts in Colorado, Hyatt Hotels, to working in nutritional medicine for the Airforce and USDA Child and Adult Food Program. Chef Verrilli will guide you in creating eggs that are truly magical ingredients, capable of transforming into a myriad of delicious dishes with just a few simple techniques. Let's delve into some "egg sorcery" that goes beyond basic cooking methods. This class will be broken into a two-part series covering the following.

What to Expect:

Egg-citing Obstacles:

Progress from basic egg cookery to advanced restaurant-style techniques. You’ll learn:

1. Sunny Side, Over Easy, Over Medium, Over Hard, and Scrambled

2. American vs Classic French Omelet, French Curd Technique

3. Shirred Eggs, Basted Eggs, Poached Eggs

Hands-On Learning:

Experience practical cooking sessions with expert guidance, ensuring you master each technique.

Variety of Dishes:

Explore a wide range of recipes, from breakfast staples to gourmet delights, showcasing the versatility of eggs.

Culinary Confidence:

Leave the class armed with the skills, knowledge of basic composition of eggs, grades & quality, purchasing, and the confidence to take on any egg challenge. This class is great for all skill levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook.

Workshop Highlights:

Chef Instructor Eunice Verrilli:

Learn from an experienced chef passionate about teaching and cooking, bringing a wealth of knowledge from her diverse culinary background.

Interactive Sessions:

Engage in hands-on activities and receive real-time feedback, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Comprehensive Techniques:

Master various cooking methods, including the perfect sunny side to scrambling, flipping an omelet, French Curd Technique, frying, baking, and more. Chef Verrilli will ensure you have the techniques to create both simple and complex dishes.

Take-Home Recipes:

Get detailed recipes to recreate the magic at home or work, including:

· Veggie Muffin Tin Egg Frittata: The perfect on-the-go breakfast that you can make ahead and freeze, just like the ones at Starbucks.

· Christmas Deviled Eggs: Create savory deviled eggs with pomegranate seeds, a hint of rosemary, and Italian parsley.

· Indian Egg Bhurji: A popular scrambled egg dish with onions, tomatoes, and spices, served with naan or rice.

· Easy Eggs on Open-Face Avocado Herb Toast: A quick and healthy breakfast option.

· Berry French Toast Bake: A delicious, sweet dish perfect for early mornings or a brunch treat for those with a sweet tooth.

· Japanese Omurice (Omelet Rice): Master the art of making Omurice, where rice is wrapped in fluffy scrambled eggs. Utilize your skills in American and Classic French omelets to create this Japanese delicacy, complete with the dramatic effect of slicing it open when presented to your guest!

Unlock the secrets of egg cookery and join our Egg Cuisine Workshop to master the art of cooking eggs from breakfast staples to gourmet delights. Register now for an egg-citing culinary adventure.

Host or Publisher Columbus State Foundation