Join Chef Irv Miller of Jackson’s Steakhouse as he leads a series of cooking classes on the third Wednesday of each month. Classes cover everything from shopping to preparation to presentation. Two classes are scheduled for each month. The first class begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. The second class begins at 7:30 p.m. and concludes at 9:00 p.m. Each class costs $55 per person, which covers the cooking demonstration, tastings of the recipes, wine pairings, and a take-home recipe booklet so you can try your hand at Miller’s recipes in the comfort of your own home. Reservations are required. For additional information, contact Martha Anne Merrill, marthaanne@goodgrits.com or 850-777-0412.
Wednesday, July 16th- Smoky Goodness
Simply prepared vegetables, fish, chicken, pork, beef, or lamb can easily be placed over smoke and fire to add fruitwood or hardwood nuances. Chef will discuss rubs and brines used to deliver the best flavors. Ultimately, foods taste better when you know what to look for and how to apply them for remarkable recipes. When we think of smoked foods, fish dip comes to mind, as does slow-smoked brisket, ribs, whole chickens or pork butt meat. Cooking flavorful recipes as we do judiciously at home on the smoker; whether it’s for every day cooking or for special occasions, everything just seems to taste better. Chef Miller will prepare four tastings featuring easy to replicate recipes!
Wednesday, August 20th- A Taste of Tradition
Chef Irv will be featuring a tasting of his favorite traditional recipes using resources of our unique body of water and inland from America’s great southeast. Chef Irv will walk you through customary tastings from somewhere south such as; Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. These traditional cooking-styles are proven and uncomplicated, culturally inspired from decades of Euro-American settlements. The foods are celebrated in their locale and are created along the entire seaboard by using ingredients available locally.
Wednesday, September 17th- Real and Rustic
Chef Miller will take you on a culinary adventure, discovering the bounty of regional and real offerings from the Gulf seaboard and bayous. Chef traces the roots of American and European based dishes, and honors the pioneer cooks who blended traditional tastes and techniques with the region’s native ingredients. Our regional colorful history has made it an extraordinary culinary crossroads, where the cooking customs of France, Spain, Confederate, British and American meld creating real and rustic-style dishes throughout our region.
Wednesday, October 15th- Chef Taylors’ Tapas
Tapas are traditionally Spanish small plates enjoyed while out with friends and family enjoying a glass of wine or sherry. Join us at Jackson’s as we celebrate traditional tapas and put Chef de Cuisine Jeremiah Taylors’ spin on some of the classics. Chef Taylor will bring a full array of techniques, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors from the heart of Spain to the heart of Pensacola.
Wednesday, November 19th- Feasting Through the Season
Feasting through the winter season should be both fun and festive! Chef Miller will select and prepare an array of ingredients, fresh and for the pantry to make some of his favorite gathering dishes. Chef Miller will share his cooking tips and provide a delicious cross section of creative recipes, showcasing some easy-to-prepare tasty indulgences along with alternative seasonal side dishes to keep your friends and family coming back for more. Surely, no special occasion is necessary to savor these tastings, just a get together to celebrate good times, family and friends.