June 05 - August 07, 2025
Flavor Principles of Ethnic Cooking with Paul Young
Phillips Recreation Center • 505 W Stoughton Urbana, IL 61801 Organized by Urbana Park District
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About this event
Description
Flavor Principles of Ethnic Cooking with Paul YoungThursdays 6-8:30pmPhillips Recreation CenterAge 21 and upTravel 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 that 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 availability of fresh ingredients at local markets.
For full menus and recipes, please go to: https://www.cooking-with-paul.com/classes
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Age and Gender
Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed