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HOLIDAY COOKIESSorry - All Cookie Classes Are Full |
Tuesday Mornings: |
Melissa Blackburn |
$60 per person |
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Come make an array of Holiday cookies! We have lots of new recipes & will make 14 varieties in each class. When we're finished, each person will go home with 12 -14 dozen cookies. This class is so much fun! You'll have a very memorable time with lots to show for it. We work in teams of two, so you can sign up with a friend to be a team. Be sure to sign up early. |
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TAMALES |
Wednesday Dec 2 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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Learn to make your own wonderful Tamales & learn traditional & contemporary recipes. These Tamales are some of the best you'll find anywhere. We'll start with Basic Tamale Dough; Chipotle Beef Tamales; Chicken Mole Tamales; Pumpkin Tamales with Pork; Green Corn Tamales with Salsa Cruda; Vegetarian Tamale with Beans, Cheese & Tomatoes; & Sweet Almond Tamales. |
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PRIME RIB |
Thursday December 3 |
Amy Barnes |
Full |
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Here's a menu you can use for the holidays where the Beef takes center stage. Our lesson teaches how to prepare a standing Prime Rib with all the trimmings including Yorkshire Pudding; whipped Horseradish Sauce; Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette; Creamy Potatoes au Gratin; Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios & Super Quick Dinner Rolls. Dessert will be warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with Caramel Sauce. |
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FRENCH FANTASY |
Thursday December 3 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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Enjoy a class in the spirit of Julia's culinary lessons. You'll gain understanding of French cuisine & enjoy an evening of French culinary magic. Join us to learn Croustade of Red Peppers with Goat Cheese; Mixed Greens with Croutons & Herb Vinaigrette; Pork Cutlets with Olive Tapenade; Herb Roasted Chicken with White Wine; Ratatouille; & Provencal Sautéed New Potatoes. Dessert will be Caramelized Apricot Tart. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday December 4 |
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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Treat yourself to lunch & a lesson you'll want to repeat for your family & friends. We'll DEMONSTRATE Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Red Pepper Jelly & Pear Chutney, served with Creamy Potato-Parsnip Gratin. Dessert will be Chocolate-Almond Cake with Brandy Whipped Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday December 4 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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This class is for couples who like interesting foods & enjoy cooking together. We'll sample wines with the meal as we eat our way through this menu of Onion Tart with a Salad of Mixed Greens, Green Beans, Radishes, Asparagus & Carrots with Red Wine Vinaigrette, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Roasted Pork Loin with Fig & Port Sauce; Green Herb Risotto; Asparagus Gratin with Pine Nuts & Mascarpone Cheese, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Grand Marnier Soufflés with Crème Anglaise. |
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GOURMET SAMPLINGS |
Saturday December 5 |
Full |
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Every year this party gets better & better! Once again we've invited our product reps from Arizona and California to show you some of their best tools and cookware with an afternoon of cooking & sampling. You'll learn a lot as you watch DEMONSTRATIONS which include Crepes with the Berndes Crepe pan; Stir-fried Chicken & Veggies with the Joyce Chen stir-fry pan; Shrimp & Sausage Paella with pans from Myson Cookware. Did we mention food sampling? We'll offer an array of our best (& favorite) specialty foods from Rothschild Farms, Stonewall Kitchens, Urban Oven & Café d'Amore. Wait until you try "Sipping Chocolate!" Come for an entertaining afternoon! We'll have a drawing for a free crepe pan, stir-fry pan & paella pan! Be sure to sign up ahead of time. |
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STIR-FRY |
Wednesday December 9 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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Learn the methods to Stir-Fry so you can make your own great oriental inspired meals at home. Come to learn Crab Dumplings; Singapore Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken, Curry & White Wine with Rice Noodles; Spicy Shrimp, Celery & Cashew Stir-Fry; Tempura Chicken Fingers with Plum Sauce; Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce over Rice; Spicy Stir Fried Rice with Broccolini & Scallops & Vegetable Stir Fry with Couscous. |
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SOUTHWEST HOLIDAY DINNER |
Thursday December 10 |
Amy Barnes |
Full |
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Spice up your holiday meal with a Southwest inspired menu! You'll add new dynamics to foods you already enjoy. Come for a fun & delicious lesson to prepare Walnut Dates with Ancho Oil; Garlic & Chile Rubbed Shell Steaks; Whipped Chipotle Sweet Potatoes; Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo & Smoked Jalapeno Cream; Avocado & Radish Salad with Lime Dressing & Corn "Husk" Muffins. Dessert will be Churros with Chocolate Dunking Sauce. |
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A TUSCAN HOLIDAY |
Thursday December 10 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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If your family loves Italian food, why not turn this holiday celebration into a traditional Italian Holiday feast. These foods & flavors will make you feel like you're celebrating in the heart of Italy. Come for a fun & delicious lesson to prepare Pepper & Olive stuffed Mushrooms; Panzanella Salad; roast Pork Loin with Rosemary & Garlic; oven roasted Sea Bass with Marsala & Pine Nuts; Orzo Pilaf with Green Onions & Parmesan & sautéed Carrots & Zucchini with Mint. Dessert will be Orange-scented Sponge Cake with Mascarpone. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday December 11 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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Take a break in your busy day to enjoy an outstanding lunch & DEMONSTRATION. Our menu will be Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Dijon-Peppercorn Sauce served with sautéed fresh Spinach & Shallots. Dessert will be decadent Hot Fudge Sauce & Toasted Almonds over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday December 11 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Celebrate the season & spend an evening creating an outstanding meal with your partner. You'll enjoy an interesting lesson & a sampling of wines with the meal. Join us to prepare Shrimp & Scallion Pancakes served over Mixed Greens, served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be poached Salmon with Lemon Crisps & Lemon Cream; Potato & Green Olive "Stew" & Baked Zucchini Fries with Tomato Coulis Dipping Sauce, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Vanilla-poached Pineapple served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. |
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THAI TREASURES |
Wednesday December 16 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Take your enjoyment of Thai food to the next level. Learn to prepare it at home using these fabulous recipes. Our lesson is Thai Green Curry with Seafood Soup; Thai Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles; Fried Trout with Sweet Pork & Green Mango Salad; Chicken Curry with Dried Apricots; Shrimp Pad Thai; Japanese Eggplant with Haricots Verts & Thai Red Curry. Dessert will be Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Cayenne-spiced Mango. |
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SAUTE & SAUCES |
Thursday December 17 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Enjoy a lesson that combines the quick-cook method of sauté with sauce-making. Come for a fun morning & learn to prepare Thyme-rubbed New York Steaks with sautéed Mushrooms; Prawns of Passion (Garlic, Tomato & Shrimp over Linguini); Hazelnut Chicken in Prosciutto Cream Sauce; Pork Cutlets in Cranberry Wine Sauce & Salmon sautéed in Lemon Dill Sauce. Dessert will be classic Cherries Jubilee with Cinnamon Ice Cream. |
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EASY NEW YEARS EVE PARTY |
Thurs December 17 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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Bringing in the New Year is most fun when you share the evening with friends. Plan a celebration that will be easy for you & festive for the occasion! Join us to learn Lobster stuffed Mushrooms; roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Crème Fraiche & Caviar; Mini Beef Wellingtons with Wine Sauce; Onion & Goat Cheese Tartlets; Asian foil-wrapped Chicken; Bacon-wrapped stuffed Jalapenos & Tuxedo Strawberries. We'll top off our party with a toast of Sparkling Wine. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday December 18 |
Laura Slama |
Full |
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Sign up to enjoy a lunch that will inspire your culinary talents! This DEMONSTRATION features Prosciutto stuffed Pork Tenderloin with White Wine Sauce, served with Mushroom Farro. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cake with Amaretto Mascarpone Mousse. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday December 18 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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Enjoy an outstanding gourmet meal & sampling of wines at this couples class. You & your partner can be part of this culinary adventure which includes Goat Cheese Soufflé in Phyllo Cups with Mixed Green Salad, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Veal Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce; Ravioli filled with sautéed Greens, Walnuts & Butter; & Eggplant Steaks with Pumpkin, Tomato & Mushroom Ragout, served with Shiraz. Dessert will be Apple Napoleon with Rum Cream & Caramel Sauce. |
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HOLIDAY TEA |
Saturday December 26 |
Melissa Blackburn |
Full |
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Enjoy the experience of creating a traditional Tea & bring someone special to share the experience! This fun class will teach Herbed Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches; Turkey Cranberry Tea Sandwiches with Spiced Walnuts; Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Boursin Cheese; Dried Cherry & Orange Scones; mini Almond-Poppy Seed Muffins with Streusel; mini Frangipane Tarts with Strawberry Jam & fresh Fruit & Hazelnut Linzer Cookies with Nutella filling. |
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MOMS & KIDS COOK |
Tuesday December 29 |
Melissa Blackburn |
Full |
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Spend some fun, quality time together learning a great menu you can share with the rest of your family. Kids ages 8 & above should bring their parent to share this cooking experience. We'll learn Creamy Tomato Soup with Bacon & Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches; Baked Spinach & Alfredo Lasagna; Chicken Parmesan Fingers with Marinara Sauce; Mushroom & Asiago Risotto; Pesto & Sausage Calzones & Cheese Ravioli with Pink Marinara Sauce. Dessert will be Caramel Sandwich Cookies. |
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STIR-FRY SENSATIONS |
Wednesday December 30 |
Laura Slama |
Full |
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Learn to create your own sensational stir-fry so you can enjoy it at home. In this lesson you'll make dynamite recipes including Thai-style Stir-Fried Mussels with Steamed Rice; Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Garlic Noodle Stir-Fry; Mongolian Beef with Broccoli Stir-Fry; Shrimp & Scallion Goyza; Pork & Chive Dumplings; & dessert of Chocolate Banana Spring Rolls. |
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GRILLING & SMOKING |
Wednesday December 30 |
Amy Barnes |
Full |
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If grilling is the way to go, become more knowledgeable on the grill & gain experience using a stove top smoker. This fun lesson will lead you through all parts of a meal. Come to learn smoked Acorn Squash Soup; grilled Chicken with White Rosemary BBQ Sauce; grilled Rib-Eye with Indian Spiced Mushrooms; grilled Herb Potato Rounds; grilled Radicchio Salad with Sherry Mustard Dressing; & Smoked Asparagus with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise. |
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