Drizzle, Dunk & Dress: Sauces of the World with Ashley Boyd

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What’s on the Menu:

• Coconut chili crisp
• Basil pistachio pesto
• Apricot miso glaze
• Blackberry basil coulis

Pesto, aïoli, nước chấm, coulis, sambal, picadillo—what do all these dishes have in common? Each of them is a sauce that magically upgrades everyday meals. With so many sauces from all over the world to choose from, it makes you wish they were all compiled in one handy place—which is exactly what guest chef Ashley Boyd has done in her new book, “Saucy.” In this livestream class with Ashley, you’ll make four very different sauces, each with a completely different combination of savory, salty, sweet, spicy, tangy and herbal flavors. You’ll make a batch of hottest condiment on the block, chili crisp, but with rich, nutty coconut. Toss your chili crisp on everything from roasted potatoes to scrambled eggs to ice cream (yes, ice cream) to turn ho-hum dishes into something special. We’ll whip up a batch of pesto made with pistachio, rather than the more traditional pine nuts, and get at least a dozen of Ashley’s favorite ways to use pesto beyond pasta. You’ll learn to balance sweet and savory as you make an apricot miso glaze that’s perfect for a batch of chicken wings or brushed over a summer fruit galette. And you’ll tap into our French side as we make a fruit-forward coulis infused with fresh herbs. As we cook, you’ll learn how technique—whether it’s blending, reducing, emulsifying or infusing—defines the texture and flavor of each of these sauces. Combine these fundamental techniques with a few confident, creative flavor combinations and you’re set for a lifetime of successful saucing.

About Ashley: Author of the cookbook "Saucy" (Use code MILK2024 for 10% off your order) and visionary behind the blog Pink Owl Kitchen, Ashley Boyd shares her culinary expertise by offering a collection of comforting recipes inspired by her Southern heritage. Since her teenage years, Ashley has been on a mission to preserve her youth's traditional recipes, adapting them for modern cooks to keep them accessible and delightful. Outside of the kitchen, she treasures moments spent with her son and husband, and she actively supports addiction recovery causes.

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If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

This event has limited spots and you must register in advance via Eventbrite in order to attend. One sign-up covers one device. Payments for Milk Street livestream events are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.

Closed Captioning is available for all Milk Street virtual events.

Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment in order to cook along, if you choose.

After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as links to any additional recipes and resources that may come up. NOTE:The recording link is only available online for one month following each event. If you’d like to have access to the recording for longer than that, you'll need to save the recording locally by clicking on “download” on the top right corner of the recording page.

Proceeds from livestream cooking classes and workshops support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, FoodCorps and other partners.

Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 20% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class.