COURSE OVERVIEW
In just one hour, learn four essential cooking techniques that will transform the way you cook at home. Chef Anthony guides you step-by-step through braising, searing, oven poaching, and pan searing—helping you create restaurant-quality dishes like short ribs, salmon, chicken, and steak with confidence and ease.
Lesson 1: Braising – Short Ribs
Learn how to develop deep flavor by browning ingredients and slowly braising them to tender perfection. Chef Anthony demonstrates how to braise rich short ribs with aromatics and dried sour cherries while sharing techniques to lock in moisture and maximize flavor.
Runtime: 19 minutes
Lesson 2: Searing – Salmon
Master the simple technique for achieving a beautiful golden crust on delicate fish while keeping it tender and moist. This step-by-step method will give you the confidence to cook perfectly seared salmon every time.
Runtime: 13 minutes
Lesson 3: Oven Poaching – Chicken
Discover this elegant yet simple technique that gently cooks chicken between sheets of buttered parchment, sealing in moisture and flavor. Chef Anthony also introduces a classic Suprême sauce to elevate the finished dish.
Runtime: 10 minutes
Lesson 4: Pan Searing – Steak
Learn the secrets to achieving the perfect steakhouse-style crust. Chef Anthony demonstrates how to pan-sear steak to perfection and transform the flavorful bits left in the pan into a delicious pan sauce.
Runtime: 19 minutes
Total Course Runtime: 1 hour, 1 minute
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Chef Anthony Haley is a Boston native who obtained his Associates degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University – Providence in 2008. He went on to earn his Bachelors in Culinary Nutrition in 2010. After working in Research and Development for Heinz North America in Pittsburgh, PA, Anthony returned home to Boston. He spent many years working for Legal Seafoods, primarily training and opening new locations. In 2015, Chef Anthony opened Antonio’s Bacaro, a venetian wine bar and restaurant in Hyde Park, where he was the Executive Chef. Anthony competed on the hit show “Blind Kitchen” in 2022 and has appeared on CBS Boston for several cooking segments. Chef Anthony spends his free time training mixed martial arts, including Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu jitsu…and now teaching Professional and Recreational Classes at CSCA! “I am extremely passionate about everything culinary and am so excited to spread my knowledge and learn what I can.”