The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) has teamed with the NFL’s New York Jets to launch the second season of a tailgating series called The Official Jets Cooking School.
The series is comprised of exclusive tailgate and game-day cooking classes led by ICE’s team of all-pro chefs. In addition to cooking, attendees can meet current and former Jets players, Flight Crew cheerleaders and get tours of MetLife stadium.
Cooking class information, including dates, times, location and cost, as well as a registration link, are included below.
Thanksgiving with a Tailgate Twist
Nov. 17, 8 p.m.
Location: 50 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY
Cost: $150.00 per person
What would take your Thanksgiving Day tailgate to the next level? A turkey deep fry to wow your guests! Cook alongside current Jets players as you learn the techniques behind perfectly frying your bird every single time. Plus, elevate your traditional Thanksgiving sides — from stuffing to green beans — with ICE chef instructor tips and recipes to spike in the end zone. All are perfect make-aheads for a game-day reheat on the grill. In this class, you’ll learn to prepare: deep-fried turkey, cornbread bread pudding, the new green bean casserole, pumpkin and roasted apple mash, and pumpkin tiramisu with homemade rum-soaked lady fingers.
To register, click here.
Tailgate Tennessee-Style with Southern Comfort Classics
Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Location: 50 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY
Cost: $150.00 per person
This class is inspired by the New York Jets taking on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 14. Current Jets players will be in attendance to get us in the Gang Green spirit! In this class, bring out your inner Southerner with lessons on crafting down-home-style dishes to warm you up during the cold winter. ICE chef instructors will teach you the secrets of perfectly fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens and more. Plus, they’ll show you how to properly use that ever-popular cast-iron skillet. In this class you’ll learn to prepare: shrimp and grits, fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, biscuits with sausage gravy, and chocolate molten cake with bourbon caramel liquid center and bourbon ice cream.
To register, click here.
Flavors of the AFC East
Jan. 31, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 50 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY
Cost: $150.00 per person
Join ICE and the Jets on a culinary tour to conquer the flavors the AFC East: Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots and the New York Jets. Attendees can pick their favorite competitor and learn to craft their hometown classics hands-on. Then, feast on opponents from across the cities, all inside MetLife Stadium. Registration for this class includes access to the ICE VIP Jets Experience, which directly follows this event.
To register, click here.
For more information, visit ice.edu. — J.L.