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OUTRAGEOUS DESSERTS |
Saturday August 1 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Sometimes you need to treat yourself to outrageous desserts. Who says you have to be good all the time? This lesson teaches a beautiful array of desserts including Apricot & Cherry Tarts; Lemon & Raspberry Sorbet with Berries; Chocolate Cakes with Macadamia Nut Caramel; Mini Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bundt Cakes; Cream Puffs with Coffee Ice Cream & Chocolate Drizzle; & Ricotta Fritters with Chilled Peach & Blueberry Puree. |
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KIDS COOK |
Monday - Friday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$250 | |
This series is for kids aged 8 to 12. Learn a new theme each day in this week-long series. Monday - Sandwiches: Egg Salad in Pitas; Chicken & Cheese Panini; Club Wraps; Chicken Caesar Wraps; Cheese & Tomato Panini; Meatball Subs & Banana & Nutella Paninis. Tuesday - Italian: Fried Zucchini with Marinara; Tomato & Mozzarella Salad; Penne Pasta with Chicken & Pesto Sauce; Sausage & Ricotta Ravioli; Linguini with Grilled Chicken & Alfredo; Margherita Pizza & Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Wednesday - Southwest: Tortilla Soup; Southwest Pizza; Chicken Tostadas; Turkey Burgers with Avocado; Corn Risotto; Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin & Churros with Cinnamon & Sugar. Thursday - Grilling: Grilled Orange Chicken Drumsticks; Grilled BBQ Pork Sandwiches; Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches; Grilled Chicken & Cheese Panini; Burgers with Bacon; Grilled Brats; & Brownie Sundaes. Friday - Cookies: Butterscotch Brownies; Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Bars; Maple Oat Cookies; Nutty Chocolate Pretzel Bars; Pineapple-Coconut Bars; Caramel Cream Sandwich Cookies & Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies.Kids Camp Cancelation Policy |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 7 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Here is a great lesson for couples who like to cook together. Come learn a menu you'll have fun preparing, then use it for entertaining. We'll sample wine as we enjoy this meal. Sign up to learn Squashed Tomato & Smashed Olive Bruschetta; Prosciutto & Arugula Salad with Marinated Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Couscous Stuffed Chicken Breast with Feta, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives; & Stewed Green Beans with Tomato & Mint, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Caramelized Pears with Rum Raisin Mascarpone. |
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SHRIMP & SALMON SPECIALTIES |
Tuesday August 11 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Treat yourself to a lesson of these specialties & surprise your family with an array of great new meals. Our lesson will be Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing; Grilled Salmon with Blackberry-Cabernet Coulis & Roasted Fingerling Potatoes; Cedar Plank Salmon with Mango Glaze & Fruit Salsa; Shrimp Satay with Chili Almond Sauce; Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle BBQ Sauce; Shrimp Phyllo Cigars with Peach Dipping Sauce. |
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GIRLS NIGHT OUT |
Tuesday August 11 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Ladies, gather your girlfriends & share a fun experience preparing some great party foods. When we're done learning, we'll relax with a cool cocktail and enjoy a great meal. Join us for Mini Pork & Veal Meatballs in Saffron Sauce; Hickory Bacon & Roasted Corn Gougères; Rib-Eye Tacos with Onion Jam & Horseradish Crème Fraiche; Spicy Shrimp Remoulade on Molasses Buttered Toast; Wild Mushroom Crostini; & Three Cheese Phyllo Triangles with Onion & Mint. We'll finish with Vodka Rosemary Lemonade Fizz. |
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MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER |
Wednesday August 12 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Discover why these light & healthy foods taste so great especially this time of year. Join us for an interesting class to learn Harissa-rubbed Chicken with Moroccan-style Couscous; Roasted Salmon Medallions with Piquillo Pepper Pesto; Basil-marinated Mozzarella, Tomato & Grilled Shrimp Salad; Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes & Summer Squash with Feta & Red Wine Vinaigrette; Pan-seared Sea Scallops with oven-roasted Heirloom Baby Tomatoes over Orzo with Pine Nuts & Garlic; & Manchego & Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Flank Steak with Grilled Portabellas. |
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SUMMER SAUCES |
Thursday August 13 |
Linda Martin |
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Come learn a light & delicious array of summer sauces paired with chicken, pork & fish. These Sauces can be used year-round, but they're especially good when it's hot. We'll prepare fresh Mango & Avocado Salsa with Grilled Salmon; Chive-Ginger Sauce with pan-fried Catfish; Salsa Verde with grilled Chicken; Spinach & Basil Pesto with sautéed Chicken Cutlets; Chimichurri Sauce with oven-roasted Pork Tenderloin; Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette with Pork; & Ginger-Garlic Dressing with Greens, Snow Peas & Scallions. Dessert will be fresh Raspberry Sauce over Grilled Peaches. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday August 14 |
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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Treat yourself to a lesson with a fun & easy menu. Our DEMONSTRATION shows a cool & delicious summertime meal. Join us for Open-Faced Crab Burgers with Red Pepper Sauce & Herb & Watercress Salad. Dessert will be Lemon Ice with Summer Berry Compote. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 14 |
Laura Slama |
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Here is a menu & wines to share with your partner. We'll learn a BLT Salad of Marinated Mozzarella, Crispy Prosciutto, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, & Romaine with Balsamic Vinaigrette; Bruschetta of Sundried Tomatoes & Red Peppers with Grilled Shrimp, served with Pinot Grigio. The entree will be New York Strip au Poivre with Brandy Cream Sauce; Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes; & Shallot-Butter Snap Peas, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Chocolate Phyllo Napoleons. |
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SALSAS & QUESADILLAS |
Saturday August 15 |
Melissa Blackburn |
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These are great foods for meals or snacks. Come for a fun lesson to learn Pineapple & Papaya Salsa; Roasted Corn Quesadillas with Black Bean Salsa; Chorizo & Shrimp Quesadillas with Jack Cheese; Avocado & Tomatillo Salsa with Fried Flour Tortillas; BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with Smoked Gouda Cheese; & Roasted Red Pepper & Poblano Chili Salsa. |
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KID APPROVED PARTIES |
Tuesday August 18 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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When it's your turn to host your kid's birthday party, take all the stress out of the experience with this fun kid menu & themed Cupcakes. We'll make Parmesan Chicken Fingers; Pasta with Meat Sauce; Cheese Tortellini Casserole with Tomato Sauce & Veggie Pizzas. Dessert will be Boys Cupcakes - Baseballs, Footballs & Basketballs. Girls - Flower cupcakes with Butter Cream frosting. We'll help with ideas for favors & decorations. |
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SALAD SENSATIONS |
Wednesday August 19 |
Laura Slama |
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Amaze your family with these great new summer dinners. They're cool, delicious & packed with great ingredients. Come & learn Grilled Chicken Salad with White Beans & Ciabatta Croutons in Basil-Asiago Vinaigrette; Watermelon with Cotija, Jicama, Red Onions & Balsamic Drizzle; Asian-Lime Flank Steak Salad with Red Bell Peppers, Scallions & Baby Spinach; Roasted Salmon Chopped Salad with Romaine, Dried Currants, Pumpkin Seeds, Feta Cheese & Sun-dried Tomatoes with Pesto Vinaigrette; Warm Thai Pork Salad with Curry & Coconut Milk & Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing. |
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FAJITA FAVORITES |
Thursday August 20 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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We're making a party out of this class! Come have a great time & learn an array of fabulous recipes. Join us for Chorizo, Poblano & Yam Fajitas with Lime-marinated Onions; Chicken Fajitas with Crunchy Cabbage & Avocado; Grilled Shrimp Fajitas with Homemade Tortillas; Garlicky Holy Guacamole, Pinto Bean Salsa Salad; & Poblano & Skirt Steak Fajitas. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Kahlua Cake with Strawberry Lime Salsa. |
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TUSCAN TEMPTATIONS |
Thursday August 20 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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Enjoy great Tuscan summer flavors! Antipasto Platter; Chicken with Garlic & Lemon; White Beans in Summery Tomato Sauce; Mixed Greens with Olive Vinaigrette; Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes; & Tuscan Vegetable Sauté. Dessert will be Strawberry Granita with fresh Mint. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday August 21 |
Laura Slama |
$25 |
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Sign up for lunch & learn a little technique along the way with this DEMONSTRATION. Our lesson will be Puff Pastry-wrapped Garlic & Herb Chicken served with a Butter Lettuce Salad of Grape Tomatoes & Hearts of Palm. Dessert will be Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bars with easy Vanilla Ice Cream & rich Chocolate Sauce. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 21 |
Laura Slama |
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Join us for a fun evening to prepare Salad of Frisee & Mixed Greens with Chorizo, Tomatoes & Manchego Cheese with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette & Beef, Cheddar & Bean "Wontons," served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be Cumin-rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Holy-Mole Sauce; Southwest Summer Squash Sauté & Fire Roasted Corn Bread with Chipotle Butter, served with Rose. Dessert will be Strawberry Shortcakes with Mint Whipped Cream. |
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SINGLES COOK |
Saturday August 22 |
Melissa Blackburn |
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If you're single, come learn to entertain like a pro. This lesson teaches recipes for casual meals or when you want to really impress. Come & learn Chevre & Mango Steak Bites; Smoked Chicken, Brie & Apricot Quesadillas; Pesto & Sundried Tomato Tartlets with Balsamic Glaze; Squash Bisque in Puff Pastry Bowls with Apple Cider Sour Cream; Salmon Wellingtons with Tarragon Beurre Blanc Sauce; Moroccan Grilled Chicken with chilled Couscous Salad; & Phyllo Cups filled with Nutella Mousse with Chocolate Hazelnut Bark. |
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HERB GARDEN COOKERY |
Tuesday August 25 |
Melissa Blackburn |
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Learn to season your dishes with fresh herbs. You'll gain an understanding of which herb complements a variety of foods. Our lesson teaches Herbed Goat Cheese & Sun-dried Tomato Timbale with Thyme & Garlic Pita Chips; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary Pesto & Herb Roasted Red Potatoes; Balsamic Vegetable & Chicken Herb Strudel with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Herbed Tuna Burgers with Olive Tapenade & Arugula Garlic Aioli; Cold Seafood Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing & Lemon Pudding Cakes with Mint Syrup. |
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GRILLING GREATNESS |
Tuesday August 25 |
Amy Barnes |
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Learn an entire menu that can be cooked on the grill! Take your grilling to a new level & keep your kitchen cool with these recipes. Join us to learn Marinated Flank Steak with Bitter Greens & Charred Red Onion; Grilled Citrus Chicken under a Brick; Grilled Radicchio Salad with Sherry Mustard Dressing; Cheesy Potato Bacon Packets; & Hoisin Honey Pork Ribs with Rice. Dessert will be Grilled Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Cream. |
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THE BIG CATCH |
Wednesday August 26 |
Laura Slama |
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You'll get hooked on cooking fish with fun this class! Discussion includes how to purchase & store fish. We'll prepare Mediterranean Spice-rubbed Halibut with Sun-dried Tomato Orzo; Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-mahi with Pineapple-Teriyaki Sauce & crispy Plantain Chips; True Cod Fish "Sticks" with Chipotle Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato Fries; Roasted Red Snapper with Orange, Fennel & Shaved Red Onion Salad; Baked Pesto Crusted Sole with Basil Oil Drizzle, served with Lemon Rice; & Pancetta wrapped Tuna Skewers with Cabbage & Avocado Salad. |
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COOL SUMMER BUFFET |
Wednesday August 26 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Here's a great summer menu for cool, cool entertaining. Invite your guests to enjoy Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin fanned with Horseradish Chive Sauce; Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables & Homemade Pesto; Chilled Corn Soup Shooters; & Summer Rice Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing. Dessert will be Upside Down Butterscotch Apple Sour Cream Cake. We'll enjoy this feast with icy Pineapple-Chile Margaritas. |
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BIG FLAVOR, LOW FAT MAGIC |
Thursday August 27 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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Learn to prepare summer menus that have lots of great flavors, but leave most of the fat out! If you adopt a "diet" like this you'll look even better than you do now in your swimming suit! Join us to learn Creamy White Bean Dip with Baby Carrots; Mahi-mahi in Tomato Olive Sauce; Steak with Chimichuri Sauce; Grilled Red Onions with Balsamic & Rosemary; Citrus Glazed Carrots; Basmati Rice with Sweet Onions & Herbs. Dessert will be Blackberry Peach Crisp. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday August 28 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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Treat yourself to a cool, delicious lunch & learn a fabulous menu to share with your family & friends. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Lump Crab Cakes with cool & Creamy Celery Root Cole Slaw. Dessert will be Peach Tartlets with fresh Raspberries & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 28 |
Linda Hunt |
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Plan a date night with your partner with a culinary adventure that includes a great time, wonderful meal & sampling of great wines. Our lesson will be Olive Oil Fried Almonds & Herbs; Red Pepper Flan with Greens, served with Gewurztraminer. New York Strip Steaks with Charred Tomato Relish; Skillet-Baked Green Chili Cornbread; & Herb-Roasted Baby Vegetables, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Molten Bittersweet Chocolate Cake. |
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CUPCAKES, SPRINKLES & MORE |
Saturday Aug 29 |
Melissa Blackburn |
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Discover the magic of these little Cakes which come in luscious flavors & are perfect for so many occasions. This class will make some of the very best, including Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing; Raspberry Crème with Lemon Curd; Vanilla with Peanut Butter Mousse Frosting & Chocolate Peanut Bark; Cappuccino with Caramel Mocha Frosting; Amaretto Tiramisu; & Butterfly-shaped with Devil's Food Cake & Butter Cream Frosting. |
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