Chef James William Phelan

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Cooking Class Schedule


Southern Comfort: Food for the Soul
Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

Southern Comfort: Food for the Soul

"Soul food is our personal passport to the past. It is much more about heritage than it is about hominy." Sarah Ban Breathnach

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We could all use something that lifts our spirits and feeds our soul. Let make food that brings family and friends into the kitchen. Let’s create something that sparks conversation. Let’s illuminate your home with smiles and smells that transcend generations. Let’s make the “new normal” feel so much like the “old normal”.

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Low County Hoppin’ John

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SOUFFLES FOR DAYS-THE QUINTESSENTIAL FRENCH DESSERT
Sep
26
1:00 PM13:00

SOUFFLES FOR DAYS-THE QUINTESSENTIAL FRENCH DESSERT

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It’s hard to dispute that the French are the masters of all things pastries and dessert. And the undisputed symbol of French “ maîtrise de la pâtisserie” is the souffle. Learn all of the tricks of a chef (me) trained in pastries at a French culinary school by French pastry chefs to impress your friends and family with souffles that rise to the ceiling and taste like sugar-coated heaven.

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Glorious Spanish Paella Night
Sep
17
6:00 PM18:00

Glorious Spanish Paella Night

Paella  is a Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia. It is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine. Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. I will teach you how to make an amazing paella at home that will make you feel like you are dining late afternoon at a cafe al aire libre in Barcelona.

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THE HEALTHY MEAL PREP VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS
Sep
13
12:00 PM12:00

THE HEALTHY MEAL PREP VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS

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J. William Culinary was founded with the idea of making healthy, delicious food with lots of variety that tastes like you got it from a high-end restaurant. After 10 years preparing meals for athletes in the UFC, NFL and MLB, as well as, workout enthusiasts from all walks of life and every fitness level, I’m ready to show you how it’s done. Join me as I show you how you can make healthy and delicious meals from home without giving up a whole day to do it. Save money. Save time. Make great food.

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Taco Tuesday with CJ Henderson Virtual Cooking Class
Sep
8
5:00 PM17:00

Taco Tuesday with CJ Henderson Virtual Cooking Class

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Join Chef Jay and CJ Henderson of the Jacksonville Jaguars for Taco Tuesday Virtual Cooking Class. Mouthwatering flavors all around!

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Jaguars first round pick and former Florida Gator great joins Chef Jay to create an upscale Taco Tuesday experience. We will make Lobster Tostada, Wagyu Beef Fajitas, Mahi Mahi Tacos and a Chocolate Lava Cake. This will be the greatest Taco Tuesday ever!!

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CULINARY ARTISTRY-FLAVOR PAIRING-SEPTEMBER 1ST
Sep
1
6:00 PM18:00

CULINARY ARTISTRY-FLAVOR PAIRING-SEPTEMBER 1ST

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To create great flavor, cooks must pack the most flavor into each bite without overwhelming the tongue. Instead of conceptualizing a dish with a bunch of different ingredients, start with one ingredient and build flavor based on technique, seasoning and pairing. In this class, we I will provide you with the culinary foundation for maximizing the flavor of each of your dishes. Join me from 6-7:15PM (EST).

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How To Make Perfect Meatballs
Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00

How To Make Perfect Meatballs

The elusive perfect meatball that is soft but doesn’t fall apart, is packed with flavor but works in balance with the sauce, is rustic but elegant in its simplicity. Chef Jay gives you the recipes and tips to make the proper meatball and sauce to so with it. We will make traditional Italian Meatballs and Caribbean Turkey Meatballs.

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