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Bon Appétit Culinary Center

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Bon Apetit Culinary Center

Immerse yourself in the joy of cooking gourmet cuisine at Oceania Cruises' Bon Appétit Culinary Center. It's the world's only hands-on culinary studio at sea, a distinction that elevates the onboard gourmand experience to a level of participation far beyond even the grandest expectations.

  • The only cooking school at sea to offer hands-on instruction
  • Produced in conjunction with Bon Appétit, America's premier publication catering to fine food and wine
  • Expert Master Chefs provide instruction in a professional kitchen atmosphere
  • Expand your knowledge and appreciation of local cuisines
  • 12 individual cooking stations with two guests per station
  • From great regional cuisines to the secrets of homemade pasta, our hands-on classes are perfect for every aspiring chef
  • As of July 2011, culinary classes are $69.00 per guest



Europe 2012 Culinary Classes

A Passion for Pasta

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Roll up your sleeves and make fresh pasta from start-to-finish and sauces that show off your new pasta making skills
  • Fettucini, ravioli and gnocci
  • Sauces for your pastas
  • Perfect pasta and wine pairs

Bountiful Brunch

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Delicious and impressive brunch recipes for a casual morning at home with friends and family
  • Frittatas Three Ways
  • Brunch Breads: Muffins and Scones
  • Poached Eggs on Root Vegetable Confetti Hash
  • Bubbly Brunch Cocktails

Can't Get Enough Crepes

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Have fun making sweet and savory crepes while mastering the art of making these versatile treats for family and friends
  • French Buckwheat Gallettes
  • Sweet Crepes Suzette
  • Savory Mushroom and Chicken Crepes with Mornay Sauce

Crazy for Cheese

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If you are a cheese lover like we are, discover how to make the perfect cheese plate and perfect some savory dishes that show off your favorite cheeses
  • Jacques Cheese Melody with Honey and Lime
  • Gougeres
  • Decedant Mac and Cheese minis
  • Perfect Fondue
  • Homemade Ricotta

Flavors of the Sea

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Back by popular demand, this favorite class helps you master the art of perfect fish cookery at home...every time
  • Crispy Fried Fish with Red Pepper Coulis
  • Shallow Poached Halibut with Jullienne Vegetables
  • Deep Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Baked Miso Chilean Sea Bass

For the Love of Lemon

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Celebrate the exciting taste of lemon in appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts and you'll never look at a lemon the same way again
  • Moroccan Tagine with Preserved Lemons
  • Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup
  • Grilled Fish with Lemon Sauce
  • Italian Lemoncello Desserts
Dive in to your favorite French comfort foods and return home with a new repoitoire for a cold night by the fire
  • Quiche Lorraine
  • Parisian Potato and Leek Soup
  • Steak Frite
  • Tart Tatin

Gloriously Modern Greek

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Challenge what you think Greek food is, and experience delicious recipes from the islands that boast the most healthy and freshest foods on the planet
  • Fantastic Phyllo Treats
  • Lamb and Feta Burgers in Pita
  • Fresh and Flavorful Mezze (Hummus, Tzataki,Stuffed Dolmadakia)
  • Watermelon Desserts

Healthy Mediterranean

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Learn the fuundamentals of the much touted Mediterranean Diet and take home recipes bursting with flavor and freshness

  • Olive Oil Cookies and Crackers
  • Flavorful Salads of Grains, Legumes and Lentils
  • Chicken and Fish Dishes with Healthy and Tasty Sauces
  • Sweets and Desserts under 250 calories each

Magical Maderia

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  • Pork Chops in Maderia Cream sauce with Morels
  • Maderian Sweet Cake
  • Tropical Fruit Salad with Passion Fruit Syrup
Mezze is the Mediterranean word for small dishes that represent a leisurely, flavor-packed small plate of food to be enjoyed with friends with a glass of wine so come and see what all the fuss is about
  • Dips : Hummus, Tzatziki, Roasted Garlic and White Bean
  • Morroccan Carrot Salad with Rose Water
  • Turkish Meat Boreks
  • Spanish Tapas
  • Israeli Falafel

Oceania Favorites: Grand Dining Room

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Oceania Favorites: Grand Dining Room Take Home and Enjoy the Most Requested Recipes from our Grand Dining Room
  • Crab Cakes with Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce
  • Penne Alla Michelangelo
  • Chilled Blueberry Yoghurt Soup

Oceania Favorites: Jacques

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Easy French Recipes for You to Master at Home from Executive Culinary Director Jacques Pepin's namesake Restaurant
  • Steak au Poivre with Cognac Sauce
  • Shrimp Provencale
  • Tart Tatin

Oceania Favorites: Polo

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Delight yourself by grilling the perfect steak at home and matching it with comforting and elegant sides from our onboard steakhouse
  • Classic Caesar and Wedge Salads
  • Grilled Lamb Chops with Potato Gratin
  • Decadent Desserts

Oceania Favorites: Red Ginger

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Impress your family and friends with exotic Thai-inspired fusion recipes from our popular Red Ginger Restaurant
  • Duck and Watermelon Salad
  • Lobster Pad Thai
  • Pomelo Bahn Trang Rolls

Oceania Favorites: Toscana

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Learn the secrets of making delicious and comforting antipastas, fresh pastas and desserts from our signature Italian restaurant
  • Eggplant Involtini
  • Porcini Mushroom Rissoto
  • Handmade Fresh Pasta and Sauces
  • Quick Tiramisu

Oceania Favorites: Waves

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Master the art of grilling your outdoor favorites from our informal poolside Waves restaurant

  • Thai-Spiced Sliders with Asian Slaw
  • Lamb and Feta Burgers with Tzaiki
  • Veggie Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Perfect Provence

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Classic recipes from France's southern, sundrenched seaside regional paradise known as Provence and the Cote d'Azur
  • Tapenade
  • Ratatouille
  • Salad Nicoise
  • Fruit Tart

Pizza Pizza Pizza

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From our favorite pizza dough to our luscious pizza sauce, we'll feast on pizza and send you home with recipes you'll want to try this weekend
  • Pizza margarita
  • Grilled mini pizzas
  • Deep Dish Chicago pizza pie

Sensuous Sicily

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Journey to this magical island where colorful, hearty, exotic and sweet foods cooked at home are as important today as they were centuries ago
  • Tonno (Tuna) alla Marina
  • Aronchini alla Sicilia (Stuffed Rice Balls)
  • Canneloni Ripieni (Meat stuffed pasta)
  • Citrus Butter Cake

Taste of Ireland

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Inspired by Derry Clarke, the master Irish chef and owner of world famous L'Ecrevitan, these modern Irish dishes celebrate the farm-to-table movement
  • Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
  • Seared Dover Sole with Hazelnut Herb Dressing
  • Grilled Rib Eye with Yorkshire Pudding and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
  • Toffee Custard

Taste of Modern Scotland

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A celebration of both land and sea, Scotland's adundance of fish and meat are the focus of this class with recipe inspirations award-winning restaurants in Edinburgh
  • Whiskey Laquered Salmon and Creamy Root Vegetable Mash
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips
  • Peppered Filet Mignon with Worchestershire Cream Sauce
  • Scotish Cheese and Whiskey Tasting

Taste of Tuscany

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Travel to this glorious region of Italy with our chefs and master dishes that we have collected from our mothers, favorite restaurants and friends
  • Panzanella Fresh Bread Salad
  • Florentine - Style Savory Stuffed Pancakes
  • Fresh Pasta with Mushroom Ragot
  • Biscotti

The Art of the Tart

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Begin by making the perfect tart crust and then fill your tarts with sweet and savory treasures for modern twist on these comfort food favorites
  • Chicken Vegetable Pot Pies
  • Mixed Berry Tart with Pastry Cream
  • Tart Tatin
  • Vegetable and Goat Cheese Phyllo Tart

The Joy of Grilling

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Tricks and techniques for flawless grilling, from bread to vegetables to meats, you'll master the art of grilling indoors and outside
  • Grilled Pizza
  • Skewered Chicken with Peruvian spices
  • Grilled Fruits and Vegetables
  • Fish and Shrimp Tacos with Fruit Salsa

Trendsetting World Cuisines

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Join our skilled Chefs as they teach you the techniques from cuisines that are on the radar screens of foodies around the globe
  • Magical Morocco
  • Sultry Spain
  • Intriguing India

Turkish Delights

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Emerse yourself in the satisfying and exotic dishes of Turkey that are a snap to make at home and easy to add to your home cooking repoitoire
  • Turkish Lentil Soup
  • Grilled Fish and Meat Kabobs with Yoghurt Sauces
  • Manti: Stuffed Dumplings with Sauce
  • Sour Cherry Bread Pudding
Our most popular class is back with new paellas and tapas from sunny Spain and as always, our Patio Favorite Sangria.
  • Seafood Paella
  • Meat Fiduea
  • Potato Tortilla
  • Chef Kelly's' Patio Pounder' Sangria



Winter 2011-2012 Culinary Classes

Cook like a Professional: 10 Techniques that will have you
Cooking at Home Like a Professional

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Sharpen your cooking skills with insider tips from renowned chefs.
  • Top 10 secrets of Professional Chefs
  • Hands on Cooking and Baking
  • Knife Skills and Kitchen Organization

Flavors of the Sea: Flawless Fish Cookery from Sauté to
Poaching

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Celebrate the day’s fresh catch with simple, delicious fish preparations.
  • Poaching: Shallow and Deep Poach with Two Sauces
  • Sautéed Fish in Beurre Blanc Sauce
  • Healthy Pan Fried Fish Filets

Grand Dining Room: Elegant and Easy Dining at Home

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Re-create the European-inspired Continental cuisine of Marina's flagship restaurant.
  • Penne Michelangelo: Our Most Requested recipe
  • Spice-Roasted Tenderloin with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
  • Oceania Tiramisu

Healthy Cooking: Canyon Ranch Favorites

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Classic recipes from this world-renowned spa prove that you can create healthy dishes without sacrificing flavor.
  • Crab and Avocado Quesadilla
  • Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi
  • Grand Marnier Crème Brulee

Jacques: French and Fabulous

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Indulge in classic French bistro cooking using the techniques of Master Chef Jacques Pépin.
  • Tarts: Leek, Quiche Lorraine and Gorgonzola with Walnut
  • Scallops Two Ways
  • Fabulous French Desserts At Home

La Reserve: Perfect Wine and Food Pairings

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Learn how the experts effortlessly pair wines with a variety of cuisines.
  • Starters and Appetizers and the Inventive Pairings
  • Main Courses and the Perfect Pairings
  • Heavenly Endings and Dessert Wines

Mexican Fiesta: Flavorful South-of-the-Border Favorites for
Friends and Family

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Prepare authentic, flavorful Mexican specialties that everyone will love.
  • Toasted, Seasoned Seeds, Nuts and Chips
  • Homemade Tortillas with Fish and Meat Toppings and Salsas
  • Empanadas with Three Fillings

Toscana: The Italian Table

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Bring the flavors of your adventure home with favorite on-board recipes.
  • Toscana: The Italian Table
  • Fresh Pasta and Sauces
  • Northern and Southern Favorites

Polo: American Classics

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Take a page from the timeless offerings of a great American steakhouse.
  • Grilled Pork Chops with Potato Gratin
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast with Creamy Polenta and Truffle Sauce
  • Spice-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Red Ginger: Asian Fusion at Home

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Expand your cooking horizons with recipes from Red Ginger’s striking menu of vibrant Asian cuisine.
  • Watermelon and Duck Salad
  • Chilean Sea Bass with Miso-Plum Sauce
  • Penang Curry Beef Short Ribs

Small Plates, Big Flavors: Trendy Appetizers and Desserts

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Develop a repertoire of creative and delicious appetizers for our next cocktail party.
  • Grilled Eggplant and Red Pepper Rolls
  • Bilinis Two Ways: Salmon and Caviar
  • Inventive Skewers and Sauces

The Elegant Egg: Breakfast, Brunch and Desserts

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Wake up your cooking with inspired ideas for the first meal of the day.
  • Frittata Three Ways
  • Scones and Breakfast Muffins
  • Perfect Egg Cookery: Poach, Scramble and Omelette

The Joy of Grilling: At Home Favorites and Grilling Techniques
for Meats and Vegetables

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Master improved grilling skills and pick-up new recipes for outdoor cooking.
  • Grilled Fish with Two Sauces
  • Grilled Lamb Chops with Two Sauces
  • Perfect Grilled Vegetables

Trendsetting World Cuisines: Recipes from Peru, Modern Mexico
and Miami

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Heat up the kitchen with spicy, Latin-inspired recipes.
  • Carapulcra: Chicken and Potatoes with Peanut Sauce
  • Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce
  • Paella Cubana: A Contemporary Twist on a Spanish Favorite

Waves: Backyard Burgers and Patio Desserts

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Exciting new selections for your next outdoor gathering.
  • Feta and Lamb Burgers
  • Thai-Spiced Pork or Turkey Burgers
  • Cajun Mahi Mahi Sandwich with Cuban Mojo Sauce
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