Chef Omid Roustaei - "The Main Course" Instructor               A three-part vegetarian series, The Main Course is designed for the home cook to learn "Cooking with the Creative Process." This non-recipe-based method teaches cooking techniques which enable you to immediately begin creating whole meals with both basic and elegant grains and beans, plus beautiful fresh vegetables, herbs, sauces and seasonings.  A curriculum to transfer cooking knowledge into the intuitive part of you.  Learn to open the cupboard and cook with whatever is on hand using The Language of Cooking.  This course is appropriate for people with any kind of diet and skill level.  It is a professional level course for the home cook committed to teaching the foundation of plant cuisine. These techniques were developed by The School of Natural Cookery in Boulder, Colorado, which is recognized as one of the finest national schools, offering both lay and professional training. Chef Omid Roustaei, a certified teacher from The School of Natural Cookery, is now offering The Main Course in Seattle.  For information on class schedule and fees, please call 206.365.8654

Observe techniques and theory of cooking with whole dish grains including millet, oats, rices, buckwheat, and quinoa; plus sumptuous sauces, luscious vegetables, and both basic and elegant beans. It includes an introduction to the "creative process" of cooking that is unique to this school.

Technique and theory of cooking soups, stock, and simple desserts with unrefined sweeteners, and the energetic and esthetic balance in meal composition. Home style, everyday, and elegant cooking are emphasized through breakfast, one dish meals, and three to five course meals. Part I is a pre-requisite.

Improvisation is an essential skill to foster while cooking. It refines and improves speed and accuracy in cooking while it supports your spirit. This group of hands-on classes strengthens and integrates Parts I and II. It can be taken over and over again for those who love to explore new horizons. Available to all who have completed Part I. Students completing all three parts of The Main Course will have received 45 hours of training and a Certificate from the School of Natural Cookery.