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.
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration (February 12, 2026)Vietnamese cuisine captivates with its vibrant flavors and diverse textures, emphasizing a harmonious balance of herbs, meats, and spices. It embodies the principle of the five elements, which aligns with the fundamental tastes: spicy, sour, bitter, salty, and sweet. Fresh herbs are not merely garnishes but essential elements that infuse dishes with distinctively light and refreshing flavors. Influenced by its neighbors and significantly shaped by French colonialism, Vietnamese cuisine offers a rich, layered culinary exploration deeply connected to its extensive history and cultural diversity. Our guest chef tonight will present a feast of culinary delights in honor of this year's Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration:
Indian Delights (March 5, 2026)Indian cuisine is as diverse as the country’s geography, languages, and the people itself. The dishes taste similar, yet slightly different, each region incorporating what grows best locally. The country’s cuisine has evolved over centuries and is rich in culinary wisdom that gets passed down to the younger generations through home cooking. We'll learn how to make a Garam Masala spice mix from scratch, then use this delightful seasoning to flavor almost any dish. Here's the menu for our delightful home-cooked Indian dinner:
Russian Home Cooking (April 2, 2026)
The Russian people have a reputation for being some of the warmest and friendliest people in the world (especially after a vodka toast). Now might be the best time to celebrate Russian culture just to remind us that the people and its government are not one and the same. Here's your opportunity to experience authentic Russian hospitality first hand as we break bread and share a meal of traditional Russian dishes with guest chef Maxim Krupskiy and learn more about culinary traditions that were passed down from generation to generation in Russian home kitchens. On tonight's menu:
