Sweet Basil
February Cooking Classes

Tuesday February 3
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50

Create a little romance this Valentine season with a menu that shows your sweetheart how much love you share. Learn this romance-inspired menu & prepare Mixed Greens Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette & Goat Cheese Crisps; Roasted Red Pepper Bisque in Puff Pastry Bowls; Apricot Pork Tenderloin with Shiraz & Cherry Risotto; Fettuccine with Italian Sausage & Sweet Pepper Sauce. Dessert will be Plum Crumble Tartlets with Crème Anglaise Sauce.

Wednesday February 4
9:30AM-12:30PM

Laura Slama

$50

For all who eat little or no meat at all, or cook for those who do, here are lots of great meatless recipes. Our lesson teaches Pizza Margharita; Red Curry Carrot Soup; Three Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil & Shaved Pecorino; Mascarpone Polenta with Classic Caponata; Orzo Salad with Roasted Shallots, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichokes & Olives with Feta Vinaigrette & Madeira Glazed Portabella Steak Sandwiches with Toasted Sweet Potato Puree.

TERRIFIC TAMALES

Wednesday February 4
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

$55

Here's your chance to learn the art & technique of making homemade Tamales. These delicious recipes will practically melt in your mouth. Come for a fun evening to learn this time honored tradition. Our lesson will be basic Tamale Dough; Spicy Shrimp Tamales with Toasted Tomatillo Sauce & Goat Cheese; Chipotle Beef Tamales; Chorizo Tamales with Green Mole Sauce; Tamales with Yellow Mole & Chicken; Green Corn Tamales with Pico De Gallo & Salsa Fresca. Dessert will be Chocolate Tamales with Raisins & Pecans.

Thursday February 5
9:30AM-12:30PM

Amy Barnes

$50

Come create a little Mardi Gras Madness! This lesson shows how you can create a great party of your own! Come to learn Shrimp Etouffee; Crab Hush Puppies; Gumbo with Red Beans, Rice & Smoked Sausage; Creole Fried Chicken; Voodoo Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey. Dessert will be Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce.

SAUCE MAGIC

Thursday February 5
6:30-9:30PM

Linda Martin

$55

Learn to create Sauces you can use in all of your cooking, This class offers a lesson on classic & contemporary Sauce making, paired with perfect accompaniments. Come for an inspiring culinary experience to learn Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc & Red Pepper Coulis with Grilled Salmon; Classic Hollandaise with steamed Asparagus; Red Wine Bordelaise Sauce with Steak; Chasseur Sauce (Mushroom) & Mole Sauce with Grilled Chicken. Our sweet treat at the end will be Classic Hot Fudge & Butterscotch Sauces drizzled over Vanilla Ice Cream.

LUNCH & LEARN
Marinated London Broil

Friday February 6
12:00 PM-1:00PM

Laura Slama

$25

Stop in for a great lunch & menu you can use for entertaining. Our DEMONSTRATION shows Marinated London Broil with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Puree. Dessert will be Bourbon Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Drizzle.

GOURMET COUPLES

Friday February 6
6:30-9:30PM

Laura Slama

$150 per couple

Sign up with a partner to learn a delicious gourmet menu you could use for entertaining. Couples will sample wines to go with the first two courses. Our menu will be Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Roasted Red Pepper Puree; Salad of Butter Lettuce, Apples & Almonds with Goat Cheese en Croute "Croutons" with Citrus Vinaigrette, served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be New York Strip Steak with Caramelized Onion Ragout; Potato Gratin with Gruyere, Pancetta & Cream & Grilled Seasonal Vegetables tossed with Garlic Oil, served with Shiraz. Dessert will be Rum Soaked Vanilla Pound Cake with Roasted Strawberry Puree.

CHOCOLATE PARADISE

Saturday February 7
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50

Treat yourself to a little bit of Chocolate heaven. Learn how to work with Chocolate & make these fabulous recipes. Join us to make Chocolate Hazelnut Charlottes (Molded Cake, Custard & Fruit); Chocolate Toffee Tiramisu; Chocolate Stout Cake with Chocolate Glaze; Chocolate Butterscotch Bread Pudding; Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé with Fudge Sauce & Candied Orange & Tuile Cups filled with White Chocolate Mousse & Chocolate covered Strawberries.

TUSCAN FAVORITES

Tuesday February 10
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50

We're bringing a little of the beauty of Tuscany into our kitchen. Join us for a delightful Tuscan lesson & learn to prepare Tuscan Bean & Kale Soup; Grilled Rosemary & Thyme Rib Roast with Red Pepper Relish; Tuscan Flat Bread with Roasted Garlic Eggplant Spread; Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms & Tomatoes; Tuna Panino with White Bean Spread & Arugula; Crepes filled with Ricotta, Grilled Shrimp & Spinach with Parmesan Lemon Sauce & Pear Frangipane Cake with Cherry Sauce.

FONDUE PARTY!

Wednesday February 11
9:30AM-12:30PM

Laura Slama

$50

A Fondue party is a great way for friends to gather around. While they enjoy each other's company, they can cook their own meal! Sign up for this fun party to learn contemporary recipes for Cheese, Beef & Chocolate Fondues. Join us for Goat Cheese & Herb Fondue with Vegetable Crudités; Red Wine & Garlic Fondue with Seared Beef; Port Wine & Cheddar Fondue; Dark Beer & Caramelized Onion Fondue with warm, soft Pretzels; Chipotle Fondue with Bacon, & Crispy Tortilla Chips & White Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruit & Lady Fingers.

PRESSURE COOKER PRIMER

Wednesday February 11
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

$55

Learn how it's possible to cook almost anything in a pressure cooker! Many remember our mothers & grandmothers using them because they saved time. Everything cooks in one-third the normal time. And the new generation pressure cookers are completely safe. Come for a great lesson to learn Garlic Potato Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise; Glazed Carrots with Pecans, Apricots & Raisin Sauce; Country-style Gumbo; Garlic-Ginger Barbecued Baby Back Ribs served with Rice; Pressure Cooker Chili; White Bean Cassoulet; & Whole Stuffed Artichokes braised in White Wine.

BOUNTIFUL BRUNCH

Thursday February 12
9:30AM-12:30PM

Amy Barnes

$50

Host a beautiful Brunch with a Southwest theme! It's a lovely way to entertain & this great menu uses dynamic Southwest flavor combinations in recipes that will amaze your guests. Join us to learn Huevos Rancheros in Tortilla Cups; Corn & Bacon Pie; Tostadas with Eggs, Black Beans & Chorizo; Orange & Chocolate Chip Pancakes; Banana Stuffed French Toast with Streusel; Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey, Mint & Lime Syrup & Sausage Links with Apricot Mustard Glaze. We'll enjoy this all with Pomegranate-Sparkling Punch Cocktails.

PARTY APPETIZERS

Thursday February 12
6:30-9:30PM

Linda Martin

$55

Often the best way to entertain is by offering a bountiful array of appetizers, letting guests pick & choose what they like. Keeping things easy for you is also important. We've put together that magic combination in this yummy lesson. Join us to learn Chorizo-filled Dates wrapped in Bacon; Baked Brie with Shallots; Crispy Potato Pancakes with Caviar & Crème Fraiche; Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Balsamic & Olive Oil; Albondigas (Meatballs) with Tomato Saffron Sauce; Grilled Italian Sausage Bites with Balsamic & Mint Gremolata & Crab Cakes with Chipotle Tartar Sauce.

LUNCH & LEARN
Beef Filets with Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Friday February 13
12:00 PM-1:00PM

Linda Hunt

$25

Treat yourself to a great lunch & learn how to make it yourself. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Beef Filets with Balsamic Caramelized Onions served with Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be Roasted Pears with Almond Crunch.

GOURMET COUPLES

Friday February 13
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

Full

Plan a fun evening with your partner creating a delicious gourmet meal & then enjoy it with a sampling of wines. Our lesson is Warm Spinach Salad with Fire-Roasted Corn & Crispy Pancetta Dressing with Crumbled Goat Cheese, served with Rose. The entrée will be Turkish-style Beef Sirloin with Roasted Garlic-Fig Sauce; Bacon & Onion Risotto & Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Grilled Bananas & Apricots with Walnut Cookies & Caramel Rum Sauce.

VALENTINE TEA

Saturday February 14
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50 per person

Plan a Valentine treat & invite someone special in your life to share the experience of preparing a traditional tea menu with foods that practically melt in your mouth! When all preparations are finished you'll sit down to enjoy it all with pots of steaming tea! Come for a fun morning to prepare Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches with Candied Pecans & Cranberry Chutney; Smoked Salmon & Dill Egg Tea Sandwiches; Roast Beef & Caramelized Onion Tea Sandwiches with Arugula Aioli; Strawberries & Cream Scones with Lemon Curd; Cream Puff Swans with Bavarian Cream & Chocolate Raspberry Truffles.

PHYLLO & PUFF PASTRY

Tuesday February 17
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$55

Learn the magic of working with Phyllo & Puff Pastry. Our lesson will have you feeling like an expert at the end of the session. The menu will be Pesto Smoked Mozzarella Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Phyllo Cigars; Mini-Phyllo Cups filled with Lemon Shrimp Salad; Roasted Vegetable & Boursin Cheese Strudel with Red Pepper Coulis; Pork Tenderloin en Croute with Wild Mushrooms; Pear & Goat Cheese Tarts with Port Wine Drizzle; Chicken Pot Pie with Baby Root Vegetables & Apple & Blueberry Turnovers with Crème Anglaise Sauce.

FISH ON THE GRILL

Wednesday February 18
9:30AM-12:30PM

Laura Slama

$55

Sign up for a class teaching two cooking principals: cooking fish with an accompaniment & grilling it perfectly. You'll be delighted with the results when you can prepare Bacon-wrapped Citrus Marinated Scallop Skewers; North African Spiced Swordfish with Moroccan Couscous; marinated Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon with Broccoli Lo Mein; Sesame Crusted Ahi with Tahini Yogurt Sauce; Cumin dusted Halibut with Black Bean-Mango Salsa & Grilled New Orleans style Shrimp with toasted French Bread.

HEALTHY IN A HURRY

Wednesday February 18
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

$55

Do you want your family to eat well but don't have a lot of time for cooking? Then sign up for a lesson of great tasting healthy foods you can prepare in under an hour! Our menu will be Hearty Shiitake Mushrooms & Miso Soup; Chipotle Cashew Chicken with Brown Rice; Three Vegetable Penne with Tarragon-Basil Pesto; Oven Roasted Red Snapper Fillets with Tomatoes & Onions; Mushroom & Pea Quinoa Risotto; Poached Salmon with Creamy Piccata Sauce & Brussels Sprouts with Walnut-Lemon Vinaigrette.

Thursday February 19
9:30AM-12:30PM

Amy Barnes

$55

Learn to grill a variety of foods and become a true grill master! Our lesson is Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Bacon Molasses Butter; Hot & Sticky Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs; Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pork Kebobs; Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Avocado Salsa & Pineapple Grilled Vegetable Salad with fresh Basil & Oregano Shrimp with Orzo, Feta & Dill. Dessert will be Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Ice Cream & Grilled Angel Food Cake.

Thursday February 19
6:30-9:30PM

Linda Martin

$60

Treat yourself to a lesson that teaches the tricks of choosing, storing & preparing a variety of Fish so you'll be excited to cook & serve it. Our delicious menu includes Broiled Crab Cakes with Chive & Caper Sauce; Sautéed Sole with Shrimp, Butter & Vermouth; Roasted Halibut with Olive-Rosemary Bread Crumbs; Pan Seared Scallops with Asparagus & Balsamic Glaze; Black Cod wrapped in Zucchini with Garlic Potato Puree & Rosemary infused Oil; Grilled Salmon with Black Olive Vinaigrette & Sesame Crusted Tuna with Avocado, Baby Tomatoes, Lime Juice & Cilantro.

LUNCH & LEARN
Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Bartlett Pear Sauce

Friday February 20
12:00 PM-1:00PM

Amy Barnes

Full

Invite a friend & come for a great DEMONSTRATION & lunch! Our menu is Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Bartlett Pear Sauce; Asiago Smashed Potatoes & Roasted Broccoli. Dessert will be Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting.

GOURMET COUPLES

Friday February 20
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

$150 per couple

Here is a delicious gourmet meal you & your partner can have fun preparing together. We'll pair it with a sampling of complimentary wines. Sign up for a great lesson to prepare Bruschetta with Tapenade & Cheese Soufflé served with Celeriac, Apple Walnut Salad, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Tamarind-Pineapple Barbeque Sauce & Buttermilk Chile Onion Rings; Steamed Brussels Sprouts in Caramelized Onion & Potato Blue Cheese Cakes, served with Syrah. Dessert will be Ginger Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce.

KIDS COOK

Saturday February 21
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50

This class is for kids ages 8 and above who like to cook. You'll make Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls with Marinara Sauce; White Calzones with Alfredo Sauce & Grilled Chicken; Chicken Parmesan Casserole with Penne Pasta; Pork & Cream Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce & Triple Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches with Caramel Ice Cream.

CLAY POT FANTASY

Saturday February 21
2:00-4:30PM

Martie Sullivan

$10

Clay pots are one of the most versatile cooking vessels around - you can cook most anything in them. Since they hold the moisture of your foods in the pot, you get maximum flavor with moist & tender results. Come for a DEMONSTRATION & see how to make Soup, Bread, roast a Chicken & bake an Apple Cobbler. We'll offer 10% off on our Clay Pots & the tools we use to make these recipes. You'll also sample each of these dishes.

COOKING WITH CHILIES

Tuesday February 24
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50

There are many Chile varieties available here that can add tremendous flavors to your dishes. Come learn to distinguish the hot Chiles from the mild ones & learn about their flavors. This fun class will teach you to prepare Roasted Pepper & Onion Tarts; Mixed Greens Salad with Poblano Buttermilk Dressing & Jalapeno Corn Bread Croutons; Fiesta Chicken Salad served in Lime Chipotle Pita Pockets; Jalapeno stuffed with Ricotta & Chorizo wrapped in Bacon; Shrimp Enchiladas with Goat Cheese & Chipotle Cream Sauce; Pork Chili Rellenos with Black Bean & Pineapple Salsa & Cinnamon Cake with Chocolate Chili Buttercream Frosting.

MEDITERRANEAN SPECIALTIES

Wednesday February 25
9:30AM-12:30PM

Laura Slama

$50

If you love the cool, clean flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, you'll love creating the foods of this class. Come for an inspiring lesson to prepare Grilled Shrimp with Muhammara Sauce & Mediterranean Flatbread; Phyllo wrapped Triangles of Feta & Kasseri Cheeses with Kalamata Olive Tapenade; Mediterranean Marinated Beef Kabobs with Green Onion Rice Pilaf; Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki & classic Baklava.

BRAZILIAN FEST

Wednesday February 25
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

$55

This class offers a celebration of Brazilian foods & traditions. Enjoy a special class to learn these delicious specialties. We'll prepare Shrimp Croquettes; Brazilian Shrimp in a skillet; Freijao Torpeiro (Beans & Kale); Potato Roulade filled with Beef & Tomato Sauce; Chicken with Okra Stew & Casserole of Rice. Dessert will be Creamy & Sweet Winter Squash & Coconut.

Thursday February 26
9:30AM-12:30PM

Amy Barnes

$50

Comfort foods make very special & satisfying dinners. Treat everyone to these specialties which combine old time favorites with contemporary new twists. Our menu will be Shrimp Tetrazzini with Creamy Sherry Sauce; Beef Pot Pie with Black Pepper Crust; Baked Marinated Coconut Chicken Strips with Jasmine Rice; Stuffed Pork Chops with Blue Cheese & Apple; Meat Lovers open-faced Burgers; Classic Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream & Homemade Applesauce. Dessert is Apple Maple Crumble Pie with Spiced Bourbon Whipped Cream.

STIR-FRY

Thursday February 26
6:30-9:30PM

Linda Martin

$55

Learn to master this quick-cook method while creating wonderful Asian flavors. Our lesson includes Szechuan-style Eggplant with Noodles; Chicken Satay Stir-fry with Orange scented Jasmine Rice; Stir-fried Pork Fried Rice; Asian Steak Stir-fry with Bell Peppers; Pork Egg Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce; Shrimp & Snow Pea Stir-fry & Stir-fried Broccoli - Vietnamese style with Red Chiles, Garlic & Fish Sauce.

LUNCH & LEARN
Roasted Salmon with Bourbon Barbeque Sauce

Wednesday February 27
12:00 PM-1:00PM

Linda Martin

$25

Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at our DEMONSTRATION class. Our tantalizing menu will be Roasted Salmon with Bourbon Barbeque Sauce served with oven roasted Green Beans with Tomato & fresh Herbs. Dessert will be Pecan Tarts with Whipped Cream.

GOURMET COUPLES

Friday February 27
6:30-9:30PM

Patricia Ribeiro

$150 per couple

Make this a date night & invite your partner to come prepare an outstanding gourmet meal - one you can use for entertaining. We'll sample a couple of wines with the meal. Come to learn Creole-style Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese Dumplings, served with Riesling. The entrée will be New York Strip Steak with Brandied Mushrooms & Fresh Thyme; Poblano Pepper-Cilantro Rice & Peas in Three-Cheese Sauce, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Bread Pudding with Strawberry-Raspberry Preserves & White Chocolate Sauce.

CINNAMON ROLLS & COFFEE CAKES

Saturday February 28
9:30AM-12:30PM

Melissa Blackburn

$50

Morning pastries don't get any better than these! Come learn to make your own so you can treat the special people in your life to the very best rolls and coffee cakes. Our lesson will be Blueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Glaze; Pear Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping & Sugar Glaze; Apple Lattice Coffee Cake with Vanilla Frosting; Traditional Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting; Spiced Apple & Rum Raisin Cinnamon Rolls & Sticky Buns with Nuts.