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HOLIDAY COOKIESSorry - All Cookie Classes Are Full |
Tuesday Mornings: |
$60 per person |
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Do all of your holiday baking in just three hours! In each class, we'll make 14 varieties of traditional Holiday cookies. When we're finished, each person will go home with 10 -12 dozen cookies for parties and gift giving. This class is so much fun! You'll have a very memorable time with lots to show for it. We'll work in teams of two, so sign up early with a friend and make sure to bring a container to take your cookies home. |
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FINGER FOODS -ITALIAN STYLE |
Wednesday Dec 3 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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Learn a dazzling array of finger foods with Italian ingredients and flavor combinations. These little morsels will be great for your holiday parties! Come for a fun morning to learn Sun-dried Tomato, Sweet Onion & Mascarpone Phyllo Triangles; Prosciutto, Caramelized Red Onion & Fontina Pizza Bites; Neapolitan Meatballs with Parsley Pesto; Cozze Impanate - Breaded Mussels with Spicy Marinara Sauce; Assorted Crostini: Tuna, Tomato, Olive & Mozzarella & Pancetta-wrapped Peaches with Basil & Balsamic. |
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SAUTE & SAUCES |
Wednesday December 3 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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Learn the art of sauté & making sauces you can use for many types of foods. We'll make Piquant Dill Sauce over Sautéed Tilapia; Mushroom Sauce with Demi-glace served with Sautéed Chicken; Sausage Gravy served with Pork; Mornay Sauce with Broccoli; Sautéed Chicken with Cranberry Sauce & Roasted Shallots with Port; Black Bean, Tropical Fruit & Queso Blanco Salsa & Sautéed Pork with Asparagus & Béarnaise Sauce. |
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OSSO BUCO |
Thursday December 4 |
Amy Barnes |
$60 |
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Learn to create this specialty just in time for the holidays or when you want a delicious, impressive dinner. Join us to prepare Warm Blue Cheese Dip with Bacon, Roasted Garlic & French Bread; Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms, Romaine & Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing; Traditional Osso Buco; Lemon Orzo Primavera; Brown Butter Vegetables with Almonds. Dessert will be Amaretto Bundt Cake with Amaretto Glaze. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday December 5 |
Linda Hunt |
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Enjoy a delicious lunch & lesson you'll want to repeat for yourself. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Roasted Salmon with Apple Bourbon Glaze served with Roasted Green Beans & Shallots with Hazelnuts. Dessert will be Classic Lemon Tart with Soft Whipped Cream. |
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JAPANESE CUISINE |
Wednesday December 10 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Enjoy a fabulous lesson learning Japanese specialties. You'll come away knowing how to create authentic meals for family & friends alike. Join us to learn White Rice, Japanese style; Asian Slaw with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms; Japanese Rolled Pork with Plums, Coriander, Soy Sauce & Spring Onions; Chicken Yakitori with Scallions; Japanese Beef & Vegetables (Sukiyaki); Japanese Noodles with Clam Sauce & Tempura String Beans with Dipping Sauce. |
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SOUTHWEST HOLIDAY BUFFET |
Thursday Dec 11 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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This enchanting class teaches a holiday meal focused on creating dynamic Southwest flavors. This is a great menu when you want a special meal with a new twist. Come for a fun morning to learn Charred Tomatillo Guacamole & Chips; Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato & Corn Salsa; Jicama Radish & Pepita Salad; Chicken Mole; Tequila Shrimp; Long Grain Rice with Pine Nuts & Cilantro & Black Bean " Brownies." |
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FABULOUS FRENCH CUISINE |
Thursday Dec 11 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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If we were in France we'd cook like they do; instead come for a lesson of French specialties so you can enjoy these at home. Join us to learn Herbed Brie en Croute; Belgian Endive & Radicchio Salad with Blue Cheese; Roasted Chicken with Garlic Sauce; Mashed Potatoes with Sage & Roasted Garlic; Roasted Haricot Verts & Baby Carrots with fresh Thyme. Dessert will be Tres Vite Apple Tarts. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday December 12 |
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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Treat yourself to a great lunch & enjoy our DEMONSTRATION. This lesson offers a satisfying combination of Pumpkin Black Bean Soup & Chicken Tequila Fettuccini with Cilantro & Peppers. Dessert will be Baked Flan. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday December 12 |
Linda Hunt |
$150 per couple |
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Here's a chance to have a date night with your partner & be part of creating an outstanding menu while sampling wines to accompany the meal. We hope you can join us to prepare Tomato Prosciutto Tarts with Frisee & Endive Salad, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Chianti Chicken with Red Pesto, Grapes & Onions & Creamy Polenta & Marinated Zucchini with Mint, served with Chianti. Dessert will be Chocolate Truffle Soufflés. |
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GLORIOUS GRAINS |
Wednesday December 17 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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Learn new ideas for menu planning while discovering how to use these grains in a variety of interesting ways. Come for a great lesson to learn Southwest Salsa Brown Rice Bites; Sun-dried Tomato, Black Olive & Mozzarella Orzo Gratin; Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions; Classic Tabbouleh; Blue Cheese Polenta; Grilled Portobello with Wild Rice-Almond Pilaf & Piquillo Pepper Vinaigrette & Lemon Polenta Cake with Strawberries. |
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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY |
Thursday Dec 18 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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This could be the perfect year to host a New Year's Eve gathering. Serve this crowd pleasing menu & you'll get rave reviews! Our party menu includes Blue Cheese Gougère; Lemon Scented Veal Meatballs; Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Caramelized Onion Marmalade; Honey Mustard Shrimp Skewers; Onion & Goat Cheese Tartlets; Asparagus & Parma Ham Nibbles, a toast of sparkling Wine & Brownie Bites with Orange Cream Frosting. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday December 19 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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At this great DEMONSTRATION lesson you will learn to prepare an Open-faced Steak Sandwich on Sourdough with Caramelized Onions, served with Shoestring Potatoes & Chipotle Aioli. Dessert will be Chocolate-Rum Brownies with Chocolate Ganache. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday December 19 |
Ashly Young |
$150 per couple |
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Spend a great evening with a partner learning this gourmet menu. We'll sample wines with the meal to top off a perfect evening. Come to learn Ricotta Salata Bruschetta on Garlic Toast with Mixed Greens, served with Fume Blanc. The entrée will be Roasted Beef Tenderloin wrapped in Bacon with Mushroom Jus; Smashed Potato Gratin with Parmesan & Tomatoes; Green Beans with Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Almond Tart with Dark Chocolate Sauce. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday December 26 |
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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Join us for a wonderful lunch & DEMONSTRATION of Southwest flavors. Our lesson will be Tortilla Soup & Baked Shrimp in Chipotle Butter over Creamy Corn Studded Polenta. Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Soufflés. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday December 26 |
Laura Slama |
$150 per couple |
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Invite a friend to join you for a fun culinary lesson & help create this enticing menu. Our lesson will be Potato Galettes with Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Capers & Crème Fraiche; Baby Greens with Brie, Almonds & Pears with White Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette, served with Viognier. The entrée will be Blue Cheese Crusted Rib-Eye with a Cabernet Wine Reduction Sauce; Sweet Potato Smash & Haricots Verts Amandine, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Chocolate Soufflé with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise. |
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HOLIDAY TEA |
Saturday December 27 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 per person |
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This is a perfect class to share with a friend so you can be partners in putting together a traditional menu of tea foods. When all the preparations are finished you'll sit down to enjoy your lovely creations with pots of steaming tea! Come join the fun & learn Cherry Scones with Orange Glaze; Raspberry Thumbprints; Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Cranberry Chutney; Tomato Bread & Olive Ricotta Spread Tea Sandwiches; Dill Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon; Apple Coffeecake with Brown Sugar Streusel & Frangipane Tarts with Almonds. |
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KIDS COOK |
Tuesday December 30 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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This class is for kids ages 8 & above who like to cook. We'll learn a lot in this class, so be ready to have fun & dig in! Our lesson includes Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta; Italian Salad with Grilled Chicken & Fried Mozzarella Balls; Tuscan White Bean & Vegetable Soup with Garlic Bread; Sausage Lasagna Rolls with Marinara Sauce; Cheese Tortellini Casserole; Chicken Parmesan & Spumoni Ice Cream (three flavors) with Almond Cookies. |
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SUSHI SAVVY |
Tuesday December 30 |
Tracy Dempsey |
$55 |
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Come learn how easy it is to make your own sushi combinations at home! This fun class will have you preparing & eating all through the lesson so come hungry! Our lesson includes Sushi Rice; Sesame Shrimp & Mango Roll; Spicy Salmon, Cucumber & Cilantro Roll with Jalapeno Soy Dip; Marinated Tuna & Avocado Roll; Brown Rice & Roasted Vegetable Roll & Dessert Sushi with Coconut Rice Pudding, Bananas & Rice Paper Wrappers & Chocolate Sauce. |
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