Adult Culinary Classes in Baton Rouge: Learn the Principles of Cajun and Creole Cuisine

If there is one thing south Louisiana is known for its food. Specifically Cajun andCreole. These two cultures have a flavor as rich as their history. With LouisianaCulinary Institute’s adult culinary learning classes focused on Cajun and Creole cuisine, you can learn the principles of these dishes, as well as kitchen safety and knife skills. The classes in this series will feature tasting samples, discussion topics, and hands-on cooking. Here is a quick look at what this 4-part class includes.

Classes will be every Wednesday during the month of October from 6pm to 9pm, taught by Chef Colt Patin. The first class will cover all of the basics of Cajun and Creole cooking, but that’s not all. This class will teach the difference between smoked and andouille sausage, as well as the differences between Cajun brown jambalaya and Creole red jambalaya. There will also taste testing, and desert preparation.

The second class will teach you the backbone to many popular Cajun dishes, roux. Learn the steps from blond all the way to dark roux. In addition to roux, stocks will also be addressed, including a seafood stock. Next you’ll make boudin for boudin egg rolls, as well etouffee sauce to go over catfish filets, and more.

Your third class will continue with roux, as you prepare a Cajun gumbo. You will also learn how to prepare blackening seasoning for blackened pork chops with an andouille cream sauce. This class will be capped off with Pain Perdue / Lost Bread, with a classic Bananas Foster sauce.

The final class of the series be highlighted by making beignets inspired by Café du Monde, as well as an alligator sauce piquant.

In order to participate in the Cajun and Creole Cuisine Adult Learning Class at LCI, you must be 16 years or older. Credit earned in this class can potentially be used toward a degree at Louisiana Culinary Institute. The cost to attend this series of classes is $500, however you can sign up as a couple, or with another person for $900.