Atlantic County Institute of Technology

Barista At Home Monday September 30th 6:00pm - 9:00pm In honor of National Coffee Day, learn how to make your coffee shop favorites right at home. We will dive into the world of expresso, expresso alternatives, flavorings, and toppings. From pumpkin spice lattes to traditional macchiatos, become a barista in the comfort of your own kitchen. You will leave the class with a bottle of your own custom syrup and a treat that pairs well with all coffee drinks.

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Back to Basics Monday October 7th 6:00pm - 9:00pm First year culinary students or just basic home cooks, please raise your hand! Learn the fundamentals of knife skills from classic cuts to knife maintenance. We will explore the different knives applicable to each preparation method. It’s BYOK night here at ACIT. Bring your personal collection of kitchen knives and we’ll sharpen them, on us! You won’t leave empty handed! Use your new skills and sharpened knives to create a classic soup to take home!

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Halloween Spooky Treats Wednesday & Thursday October 15th & 16th 6:00pm - 8:00pm With Halloween approaching, it's time to embrace the season's spookiness and what better way than by attending a spooky themed sweets class? This class will guide you in crafting delicious treats with a chilling twist, perfect for any Halloween celebration. We set the mood with a dimly lit kitchen and a chilling soundtrack, creating a unique and immersive experience. Don't forget to embrace the spirit by wearing your Halloween costume and getting ready for an evening filled with frightful delights, sweet confections and a mocktail or two!

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Stocks, Soups and Sauces Monday October 21st 6:00pm - 9:00pm “Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite." - Auguste Escoffier. Come and learn the fundamentals of soup, stock, and sauce production. Learn the fundamental mother sauces and their derivatives as outlined in our culinary handbook, Le Guide Culinaire by Escoffier. Learn to create stocks from household items you’d normally dispose of, and sauces utilizing those stocks to showcase all your hard work!

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Back to Basics - Pastry Monday October 28th 6:00pm - 9:00pm “There are no ‘just cooks’ out there, only bakers who haven’t yet been converted.” -Claire Saffitz. In this class, you will learn about fundamental baking skills; from measuring to correct mixing methods to create desserts that everyone you know will love. Leave this class as a newly converted novice baker, with the confidence to approach any recipe.

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How to Host a Party - Charcuterie Board Monday November 4th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Become the hostess with the mostess! In this class,we will dive into how to properly plan a gathering! From simple get - togethers to extravagant dinner parties, you will learn how to properly plan, decorate, and cater an event that will leave your guests feeling full and pampered. The class concludes with a crash course on how to create a show - stopping charcuterie board that is sure to please everyone!

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Steakhouse Night Monday November 18th 6:00pm - 9:00pm From Peter Lugers to Keen’s, Olde Homestead to Del Frisco’s, we have your dinner courses covered! Learn to effectively cook different retail cuts of beef while feasting on incredible everyday steakhouse sides such as creamed spinach and dauphinoise potatoes. Last but not least, a wedge salad that is fit for a true carnivore. After this course, no kitchen thermometer needed, we guarantee it!

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Thanksgiving Pies Wednesday & Thursday November 19th & 20th 6:00pm - 8:00pm With Halloween approaching, it's time to embrace the season's spookiness and what better way than by attending a spooky themed sweets class? This class will guide you in crafting delicious treats with a chilling twist, perfect for any Halloween celebration. We set the mood with a dimly lit kitchen and a chilling soundtrack, creating a unique and immersive experience. Don't forget to embrace the spirit by wearing your Halloween costume and getting ready for an evening filled with frightful delights, sweet confections and a mocktail or two!

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Holiday Favorites - Thanksgiving Monday November 25th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Nervous about cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t be! Come learn the basics of preparing a traditional Thanksgiving feast! We will be sharing our  favorite, can’t-miss recipes for a flavor-packed meal. From tasty appetizers to hearty sides, we'll show you how easy it is to get a great Thanksgiving dinner on the table.  And lest we forget, the turkey! Learn effective methods for cooking a moist and tender turkey for the holidays.

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Italian Night Monday December 9th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Italians’ love language is through food first and foremost. Nothing screams Italian food other than homemade pastas. This class offers different scratch made pastas that can be produced in your very own kitchen, accompanied by traditional classic Italian sauce pairings, and last by not least, a homemade mozzarella workshop included. Learn to make the classic hand pulled mozzarella we all know and love!

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Holiday Favorites - Christmas Monday December 16th 6:00pm - 9:00pm It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You will certainly be of good cheer this holiday season with this star stellar line-up of courses. From classic Potato Leek soup to the most daring seven fishes, we will be sure to create a Christmas menu that is fit for all guests and their favorites. Did we mention Beef Wellington?

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Gingerbread Sleighs & Holiday Confections Tuesday & Wednesday December 17th & 18th 6:00pm - 8:00pm Get ready to jingle all the way to a sweet holiday treat with our Gingerbread Sleigh and Holiday Confection Class! In this festive class, we will guide you through the process of creating a stunning gingerbread sleigh, complete with intricate details and decorations. But that's not all - you'll also learn how to make a variety of sweet holiday confections to fill your sleigh, including sugar cookies, peppermint bark, and chocolate-dipped treats. With hands-on instruction and a dash of holiday cheer, you'll leave with your very own gingerbread sleigh and a batch of delicious holiday treats to share with friends and family.

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The Art of Sushi Monday January 27th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Don’t let the fear of preparing for our favorite classes intimidate us! Welcome all sushi lovers as we explore the necessary ingredients to make traditional sushi and sashimi. Identify the importance of traditional sushi rice preparation, quality control aspects of raw fish, and master the craft of the roll with assorted raw, cooked, and vegetarian maki and hand rolls, in addition to nigiri favorites.

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No Bake Desserts Tuesday January 28th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Don’t even bother preheating the oven, you won’t need it.  These desserts are easy and quick, perfect for any event or your personal enjoyment.  From cheesecakes to layered desserts, we will explore no-bake desserts that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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Dinner and a Movie - Hocus Pocus Tuesday October 22nd 6:00pm - 9:00pm Guests will enjoy “an immersive cinematic dining experience by bringing beloved movie dishes to life.” This concept mirrors what has made “Fork N’ Film” gain widespread popularity as it fuses two of life's greatest pleasures, food and film, into an immersive journey. Each dish will be prepared by our student chefs as it is shown on screen. Guests will enjoy nostalgia from their favorite movies as they embrace the beloved culinary creations that have become synonymous with the film since its inception. This is an experience that should not be overlooked!

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Dinner and a Movie - Elf Tuesday December 4th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Guests will enjoy “an immersive cinematic dining experience by bringing beloved movie dishes to life.” This concept mirrors what has made “Fork N’ Film” gain widespread popularity as it fuses two of life's greatest pleasures, food and film, into an immersive journey. Each dish will be prepared by our student chefs as it is shown on screen. Guests will enjoy nostalgia from their favorite movies as they embrace the beloved culinary creations that have become synonymous with the film since its inception. This is an experience that should not be overlooked!

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Date Night: Valentine's Day Monday February 10th 6:00pm - 9:00pm We all know the day that comes only once a year. The day that will live in infamy. The day that personifies how much love we have for our significant other. The day, besides mother’s day, where restaurants are in overdrive in preparation for creating an experience that guests will remember, forever. Learn to create the most memorable meal from your very own kitchen where dining out for Valentine’s Day will just be an afterthought. From succulent appetizers to entrees that make you fall in love all over again. Nothing screams “I love you” more than engaging in the culinary world yourselves come Valentines Day!

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