Holiday Appetizers

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What to expect in your cooking class: Our classes are the ultimate guided discovery roadmap to help you discover your inner culinarian. Our guided discovery method allows you to actively participate in discovering knowledge in the kitchen. Your Chef instructor will verbally guide you through every step - starting from prepping ingredients, cooking steps until your dishes are complete and plated. Your Chef instructor will not be cooking alongside you, rather your Chef is 100% focused on you, sharing instructions, tips and tricks personalized just for you. YOUR MENU: Caviar and sour cream dip with water crackers Cheesy potato stacks Pumpkin gazpacho INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED: 2 cups sour cream ¼ cup chervil, or parsley ¼ cup chives ¼ cup dill 1 lemon, juice and zest 2 cloves garlic ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup good olive oil 4 oz sturgeon caviar, substitute with capers for a vegetarian option 1 package water crackers 4-6 medium Russet or Idaho potatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch thick pieces 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or gruyere cheese Kosher salt and black pepper 2 cups canned or fresh pumpkin puree 1 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish Croutons or toasted pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish) EQUIPMENT YOU'LL NEED: oven preheated to 400°F small mixing bowl cutting board knife zester or grater citrus juicer measuring cups and spoons small whisk or fork platter or serving dish spatula or spoon small spoons for drizzling mandoline or sharp knife large bowl 12-cup muffin tin foil baking sheet butter knife large mixing bowl blender or food processor whisk or spoon