Explore Vermont Maple
A meal celebrating Vermont's favorite flavor
What to Expect
Vermont Maple Cooking Class: Sweet & Savory Creations
Join us for a hands-on cooking class dedicated to the finest Vermont maple syrup! In this class, you'll learn how to incorporate the natural sweetness of maple into both savory and sweet dishes that are perfect for any occasion. We’ll explore its versatility, pairing it with ingredients that highlight its rich, golden flavor.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to cook with maple syrup in both savory and sweet dishes
• Techniques for roasting, glazing, and infusing maple into recipes
• Tips for balancing maple's natural sweetness with other ingredients
Whether you're a maple syrup enthusiast or new to its magic, this class will inspire you to create delicious meals using this iconic Vermont ingredient.
Includes
Your menu may include:
Menus vary per class
Roasted Beet Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette: Begin with a refreshing and earthy beet salad, perfectly balanced by a sweet and tangy maple balsamic vinaigrette. The vibrant, roasted beets are paired with mixed greens, goat cheese, and walnuts, all elevated by the maple-infused dressing.
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Warm Frisée Salad with Maple Lardons: A classic French-inspired salad featuring lightly wilted frisée tossed with crisp bacon lardons and finished with a warm maple vinaigrette that balances smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Maple-Glazed Salmon: Learn how to prepare a tender, flavorful maple-glazed salmon. The maple syrup adds a deliciously sweet, caramelized finish to the rich fish, creating a stunning dish that’s both light and satisfying.
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Cider & Maple Braised Chicken: Tender chicken slowly braised with Vermont apple cider and pure maple syrup, creating a rich, savory-sweet pan sauce layered with comforting depth and subtle sweetness.
Wild Rice Pilaf: Pair your salmon with a hearty wild rice pilaf, featuring a blend of wild rice, vegetables, and a hint of maple sweetness to enhance the dish’s earthy flavors. A perfect complement to the glaze on the salmon, this pilaf brings texture and depth to the meal.
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Pommes Purée: Silky-smooth French mashed potatoes enriched with butter and cream, whipped to a luxuriously velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the maple-braised chicken.
Maple-Walnut Pudding: To finish, indulge in a comforting maple-walnut pudding, made with creamy custard and toasted walnuts. The addition of maple syrup turns this classic dessert into a decadent treat with the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
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Maple Whiskey Cakes: To finish, delight in moist maple whiskey cakes infused with rich maple syrup and the smooth warmth of local whiskey. Each bite offers a luxurious balance of sweetness and spice, making it an irresistible winter treat.
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Maple Panna Cotta: A delicate Italian-style custard infused with Vermont maple syrup, set until silky and finished with a light maple drizzle for a simple, elegant dessert.
Duration
2.5 - 3 hours
Address
70 Essex Way, Essex, Vermont 05452
Pricing
| Creative Kitchen | $140.61 |
Cancellation Policy
Please call 72 hours or more prior to the cooking class or event. All cancellations must be made by phone: 802-878-1100. We will not accept email cancellations.
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