Paul Young
Educator, Designer, Culinary Explorer
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Travel the world with self-taught home cook Paul Young as he deconstructs ethnic recipes and breaks down the flavor principles of each culinary tradition. Learn how to make anything taste ethnic by following a few master recipes and utilizing simple flavor principles. By the end of the series you will be able to customize flavor profiles and adjust recipes like a pro.
This is a hands-on cooking class series where all students will participate in the preparation of all the dishes on the menu. Do come hungry and thirsty because the tuition includes a multi-course dinner during the second half of the class when you will be eating everything you cooked that evening.
Students will leave each session with easy-to-follow recipes of all the dishes on the menu. These recipes have all been adapted for the typical home cook and contain many tips & tricks to help minimize your time in the kitchen while staying true to the spirit of the original ethnic flavors.
All menu items below will use locally sourced ingredients but are subject to change based on the availability of fresh ingredients at local markets.
A Taste of Georgia (September 11, 2025)Georgia is a former Soviet state nestled between Europe and Asia. Georgian cuisine is loved by many Russians like poet Alexander Pushkin who allegedly said that "every Georgian dish is a poem." Influenced by the Silk Road trade routes, Georgian dishes have a distinct character that blends the best flavors from the East and the West. Known for using using a wide range of spices, fresh herbs, fruits, and nuts, Georgian cuisine is both flavorful and colorful. Let's explore this unique cuisine that's just starting to gain recognition on the international food scene. Join us for this hands-on cooking class and learn how to make these tasty Georgian dishes:
Oaxacan Flavors (October 2, 2025)
Oaxaca is the southern-most state in Mexico, a huge and vibrant country with diverse regional cuisines. Common among all regions are the wide use of corn, avocados, tomatoes, agave, cactus, and chili peppers, but Oaxaca is most famous for its use of chocolate in their mole sauce. Learn how to make three authentic Oaxacan dishes in this hands-on cooking class that will deepen your appreciation of Mexican cuisine.
Nuovo Italian (October 30, 2025)Harkening back to ancient Roman times, olive oil, garlic, cheese, and herbs have been combined around the Mediterranean region to become the essence of classic Italian cuisine. The best Italian dishes are the simplest ones using the freshest seasonal ingredients and focusing on enhancing natural flavors. Modern Italian cuisine is more focused on regional specialties and often show influences from neighboring countries. But the core philosophy of simplicity and sourcing fresh seasonal local ingredients remains the same. Tonight's recipes were developed to highlight the seasonal flavors of fall with an emphasis on nutrition and taste. Join us for this hands-on cooking class where we will be making these dishes from scratch:
