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Sweet Basil |
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LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday January 2 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Enjoy a delicious French inspired lunch at our DEMONSTRATION lesson. Our menu will be Filet of Sole en Papillote with Julienned Vegetables & Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc. Dessert will be light & luscious Raspberry-Lemon Soufflés. | ||||
PASTA PERFECTION |
Saturday January 3
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Melissa Blackburn |
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| Learn many ways to prepare great tasting Pasta dishes. Our lesson incorporates fresh-made Pasta with store-bought & recipes that fit any occasion. Come for a fun morning to learn Baked Penne Pasta with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables; Pan-seared Spinach & Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Pancetta & Tomato Sauce; Homemade Eggplant & Ricotta Ravioli with Marinara Sauce; Homemade Herb Linguini with Grilled Halibut & Citrus Pesto Sauce; Homemade Roasted Chicken & Cranberry Ravioli with Pecan Brown Butter Sauce & Shrimp Lasagna Rolls with Pink Vodka Sauce. | ||||
LUSCIOUS LOW-FAT |
Tuesday January 6
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| If you need to cut back after the holidays & want some great tasting recipes that leave most of the fat out, this class is for you. Our lesson will be Roasted Eggplant Dip with Pita Chips; Chicken with Mango BBQ Sauce & oven roasted Potatoes; Roasted Salmon with Shallot-Mustard Sauce & Wilted Spinach; Whole Wheat Fettuccine with Mushrooms, Turkey Sausage & Red Pepper Sauce & Broiled Tilapia with Roasted Pepper, Artichoke & Olive Ragout. Dessert will be Citrus Angel Food Cake with Macerated Berries. | ||||
NORTHERN ITALIAN FLAVORS |
Wednesday January 7
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Laura Slama |
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| Take a quick trip to Northern Italy & learn about the flavors & styles of this uniquely wonderful food. Our adventure begins with Antipasto of Salami Frittata & Romagna style Cauliflower; Pearl Barley Soup with Borlotti Beans; Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes with White Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmesan; Pizzelle Fritte - Fried Pizzas with Tomato Sauce & Pecorino Romano Cheese & Chicken Cacciatore with creamy Polenta. Dessert will be Mascarpone "Gelato." | ||||
GRILLING & SMOKING |
Wednesday January 7
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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| Learn the techniques for cooking your own grilled and smoked foods at home. This lesson teaches a variety of dishes for year-round entertaining or cooking for your own enjoyment. Join us to learn Smoked Tilapia with Chili Lime Butter; Grilled Shrimp with Homemade Barbecue Sauce; Grilled Skirt Steak with Tomatillos; Smoked Maple Chicken Drummettes with Fingerling Potato Salad & Green Chile-Cilantro Salsa; Grilled Salmon with Sweet Corn, Tomato & Avocado Relish with Grilled Asparagus; Grilled Pork Chops with Special Seasoning & Charred Peppers. Dessert will be Smoked Apples with Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
HERB GARDEN COOKING |
Thursday January 8
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Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| Using fresh herbs lets you add a lot of flavor to your cooking. Learn to use herbs in a variety of dishes with this great menu. Our lesson will be Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage; Chicken Breasts filled with Goat Cheese & Thyme Pesto over Mixed Greens with Tarragon Vinaigrette; Grilled Salmon with Basil Aioli & Whole Wheat Couscous; Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Olive-Oregano Relish with Chive & Parsley Mashed Potatoes & Minted Feta Garbanzo Bean & Eggplant Pita Sandwiches. Dessert will be Pineapple, Honey & Ginger with fresh Herbs. | ||||
SOUPS ON!
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Thursday January 8
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Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Come learn to make these incredible Soups which taste especially good on cold winter days & nights. Our lesson will be Baked Potato Soup with Bacon & Cheddar; Vegetarian White Bean Soup; Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar; French Onion Soup Gratinee; Tomato-Basil Crab Bisque & Split Pea Soup with Ham. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday January 9
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Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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| Stop in to enjoy a delicious lunch & learn with great new recipes. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Parmesan-crusted Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Cream Sauce, served with Gremolata Green Beans. Desserts will be Cinnamon-Pecan Shortbread with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday January 9
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Patricia Ribeiro |
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| Invite your partner to share a wonderful lesson & learn a menu you can enjoy for a long time. We'll sample wines selected to compliment the meal. Couples will prepare Warm Salad of Frisee & Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Bacon, Sweet Shallots & Croutons with Sherry Vinaigrette served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Sautéed Pork Medallions with Herbed Spaetzle & Brown Butter Sauce; Button Mushrooms & Fresh Spinach Gratin, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Lemon Pudding Cake with Raspberry Coulis. | ||||
MOMS & KIDS COOK |
Saturday January 10
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 per person |
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| This fun class is for kids who like to cook with their Moms. If you're 8 years old or older, come with your Mom to learn these great tasting recipes. We'll prepare Spinach & Feta Cheese Rolls; Wild Mushroom Cakes with Sun-dried Tomato Sauce; Mixed Greens with Candied Pecan Crusted Chicken, Goat Cheese & Raspberry Vinaigrette; Chicken Roulades filled with Cheese & Apples with Maple Cream Sauce; Pan-seared Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Cherry-Pecan Brown Butter Sauce & Grilled Mango Pork with Fruit Salsa. Dessert will be Coconut Cake filled with Bavarian Cream & Whipped Cream Frosting. | ||||
PANINI PLEASURES |
Tuesday January 13
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| These sandwiches are outrageous! So many great combinations for delicious easy meals. Come learn to make these hot-off-the-grill sandwiches including: Mozzarella & Pesto Panini with Balsamic Bell Pepper Relish; Tuna, Tomato & White Bean Spread with Arugula Panini; Artichoke, Caramelized Fennel & Fontina Cheese Panini; Roasted Vegetable, Basil Vinaigrette & Goat Cheese on Foccacia; Chicken with Cracked Black Pepper, Roasted Red Pepper & Mixed Greens Panini & Roasted Pork, Brie & Apple Chutney Panini. For dessert we'll enjoy Nutella & Banana Paninis on Brioche Bread. | ||||
ESSENCE OF COOKING |
Tuesdays
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Linda Hunt |
$660 |
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| We're introducing new recipes & theme menus into our 12-week series. These classes are for all who want to learn to cook or learn more about cooking. This course includes lectures; written materials; demonstrations of culinary terms; techniques & tools; ingredient selection; menu planning & presentation techniques. Hands-on lessons include kitchen basics/terminology & knife skills; classic and contemporary sauces; soups; sautéing & braising; egg cookery; grilling & roasting; fish & shellfish; potatoes, pasta, & rice; quick & yeast breads; hors d’oeuvres & first courses; baking & desserts; graduation meal. | ||||
FISH FOR ALL SEASONS |
Wednesday January 14
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Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| If you love Fish but don't often cook it, come learn the secrets to successful Fish preparation at home. Our lesson teaches Shrimp Provencal with Grilled Tomato Bread; Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Pineapple Salsa; Grilled Swordfish with Tequila Lime Butter & Tomatillo Salsa; Nut-crusted Orange Roughy & Roasted Asparagus; Basil Pesto Crusted Halibut with Sweet Onion Orzo & Sole Meuniere over Sweet Pea Pearl Couscous. | ||||
MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY |
Wednesday January 14
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| Enjoy a lesson on the foods & flavors from this beautiful part of the world. You'll be delighted to find how healthy & delicious these combinations are. Come to learn Mediterranean Bruschetta; Mediterranean Barley Salad with Feta; Lentil Stew; Lamb Kebab with Yogurt & Cucumber Sauce; Chicken & Fennel over Couscous & Bouillabaisse with Rouille Sauce & Sourdough Croutons. Dessert will be Apricot & Cherry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
CHICKEN DELICIOUS |
Thursday January 15
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Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| Introduce new recipes to your family dinners using Chicken as the main ingredient. These combinations will give you lots of variety. Come to learn Pecan Crusted Chicken Breasts with Maple Ginger Butternut Squash; Malaysian-style Chicken Curry over Jasmine Rice; Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Black Beans & Rice Salad; Chicken Fried Garlic Chicken with Cowboy Mashed Potatoes; Phyllo Chicken Packets with Mediterranean Barley Salad & Pan Roasted Chicken with Oranges & Rosemary. | ||||
SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR |
Thursday January 15
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Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Southwest cooking captures a dynamic variety of ingredients & combines them with captivating seasonings to create truly outstanding flavors. Come learn to make these dishes for yourself. Our lesson will be Corn, Pepper & Monterrey Jack Ravioli with Tomato-Coriander Sauce; Watercress Salad with Cotija Cheese & Fried Tortillas; Spied Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle-Red Wine Sauce; Chayote Slaw; Jalapeno Jack Grits & Chipotle Cornbread. Dessert will be Papaya Upside-down Cake. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday January 16
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Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Come learn a fabulous Salad which will be the main event at our DEMONSTRATION. Enjoy the Ultimate Steak Salad with Mixed Greens, Guacamole, sliced Steak, sautéed Red Onion & Blue Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette served with Garlic Bread. Dessert will be Chocolate "Pots de Crème" with Orange Scented Whipped Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday January 16
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Patricia Ribeiro |
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| We hope you & your partner can join us for a fabulous lesson & wine sampling. Couples will work together to create this delicious menu. Come for Squashed Cherry Tomato & Smashed Olive Bruschetta; Crab & Melon Salad with Mint Vinaigrette, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Spicy Grilled Tilapia with Creamy Grits & Mushroom Scallion Sauce & Green Beans with Mushrooms & Brandy & homemade Fried Onions, served with Chardonnay. Dessert will be Banana Nutella Crepes with Lemon & Brown Sugar Sauce. | ||||
BEAUTIFUL BREADS |
Saturday January 17
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| Not much compares with the aromas & flavors of fresh baked Breads! Here you'll learn to work with yeast, then you can create your own delicious breads. Join us for a fun lesson & learn to prepare Buttermilk Doughnut Holes filled with Jam; Sun-dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Rolls; Potato Foccacia with Roasted Red Peppers & Feta Cheese; Asiago & Thyme Loaves; Honey Whole Wheat Rolls; Red Wine Rolls with Spiced Walnuts & Blue Cheese Butter & Cinnamon Rolls with Pecans & Cream Cheese Icing. | ||||
STEWS & CHOWDERS |
Tuesday January 20
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| The best Soups & Stews are homemade. Lean to prepare the best of the best in this great class! Our lesson teaches Roasted Chicken & Corn Chowder; New England Seafood Chowder; Potato & Root Vegetable Chowder with Pancetta; Chicken Goulash with Dumplings; Pork Stew with Fennel & Butternut Squash; Beef & Mushroom Stew with Red Wine & White Bean Stew with Smoked Ham Hock. | ||||
FANTASTIC FRENCH FARE |
Wednesday January 21
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Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| Explore the fine points of French cuisine in this lesson that combines classic cooking methods & contemporary flavors. Come for a fun class to learn Salmon Rillettes with Toast Points; Salad of Butter Lettuce, Chevre, Candied Pecans & Caramelized Apples with Champagne Vinaigrette; Herb Crusted Beef with Shallot-Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes & Cauliflower Gratinee. Dessert will be Vanilla Bean Crepes with Cinnamon Pear Filling. | ||||
CHINESE SPECIALTIES |
Wednesday January 21
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| Learn to create your favorite Chinese dishes at home. Come for this great lesson & learn how quickly & easily these Oriental flavors come together. We will prepare Peking Hot & Sour Soup; Fried Rice from Shanghai with Chicken, Shrimp, Ham & Veggies; Cold Noodles Szechuan-style with Chicken & Tahini; Sweet & Sour Shrimp; Beef with Cauliflower & Tomatoes; Oven Roasted Chicken Wings with Oyster Sauce & Poached Pears in Spicy Ginger Sauce. | ||||
SAUCES & SAUTE |
Thursday January 22
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Amy Barnes |
$60 |
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| This class offers two lessons in one: first you'll learn to add maximum flavor to your recipes using sauces to accompany many dishes. Then you'll learn & practice the quick cook method of sauté. Come for a fun & inspiring lesson to prepare Mustard Tarragon Chicken Sauté with Brown Butter Scallion Mashed Potatoes; Beef Tenderloin with Chili Sauce & Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary Butter; Pancetta Wrapped Pork with Bread Crumb Stuffing & sautéed Tomatoes in Wine; Sonoran Shrimp Scampi with Bowtie Pasta & Veal Rolls with Pecorino & Balsamic Vinegar. Dessert will be Brown Sugar Apple Pastries with Cardamom Ice Cream. | ||||
LADIES NIGHT OUT |
Thursday January 22
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Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Plan a fun night out with your girlfriends & learn an array of mouth watering finger foods. We'll put together this fabulous menu & when we're done, we'll enjoy our feast with a Cocktail. Come be part of preparing Shrimp Quesadillas with Guacamole; Beef Satays with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce; Blue Cheese-Sirloin Bites; Crostini with Cotija, Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives; Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with seasoned Bread Crumbs; Flatbread Pizza with Artichokes, Olives & Gruyere Cheese & Candy Bar Brownies for dessert. Our cocktail is a Blue Lagoon with Vodka, Blue Curacao & Lemonade. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday January 23
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Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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| Treat yourself to a delicious Southwest inspired lunch. Enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Southwest Eggs Benedict with Chorizo, Roasted Potatoes, Peppers & Spicy Hollandaise, served with Margarita Fruit Salad. Dessert will be Chocolate Coconut Filled Tortilla Turnovers. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday January 23
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Patricia Ribeiro |
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| Make a plan with your partner to join us & be part of creating this delicious gourmet meal. When preparations are complete, we'll enjoy our food with a sampling of wines. The lesson will be Superb Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons, served with Chardonnay. The entrée is Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Toasted Goat Cheese & Twice Cooked Red Chile Sauce; Baked Tomato & Zucchini with Cheese & Individual Potato Gratin served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Baked Apples with Jam & Streusel Topping. | ||||
CAKE DECORATING |
Saturday January 24
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Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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| If you've wanted to decorate your own cakes so they look professionally made, sign up for this great class! We'll demonstrate how to cut a cake to make layers, fill it & ice it smoothly. From there you'll learn & practice decorating methods using borders, flowers & writing. You'll go home with your own professional looking decorated cake! | ||||
DESSERTS TO DIE FOR |
Tuesday January 27
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Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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| If you want to learn to create show-stopping desserts, then this class is for you! You'll learn an array of baking & pastry techniques in this inspiring lesson. Come to create Red Wine Poached Pears with Port Wine Reduction & Sweetened Mascarpone Cheese; Apple Fritters with Caramel & Crème Anglaise Sauce; Lemon Curd Bread Pudding with Raspberry Coulis; Chocolate Espresso Torte with Coffee Bean Crunch Ice Cream; Coconut Meringue filled with Chocolate Mousse & Toasted Coconut; Mixed Berry Crème Brûlée with Lemon Whipped Cream & Caramel Mousse & Toffee Cake Trifle. | ||||
RISOTTO, GNOCCHI & NOODLES |
Wednesday January 28
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Laura Slama |
$50 |
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| Master the techniques of making these soul satisfying specialties from scratch. Use these outstanding recipes so you can prepare the best of the best. Join us to learn Risotto with Lentils & Pancetta; Fresh Garlic & Herb Fettuccine with Arugula & Mascarpone; Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto with Asparagus & Parmesan; Shrimp & Goat Cheese Mezzalune with Parsley Pesto Sauce; Gnocchetti with Blue Cheese Cream Sauce & Pan-Fried Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi. | ||||
THAI FAVORITES |
Wednesday January 28
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| If you enjoy Thai foods, sign up & learn about the spices, ingredients & cooking methods that go into making exceptional Thai dishes. Our lesson includes Thai Sausage Soup; Marinated Beef Satays with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce; Sautéed Shrimp with Thai Spiced Eggplant & Thai Red Curry Sauce; Pad Thai with Chicken & Shrimp; Shrimp with Banana Curry & Steamed Coconut Rice & Pork Loin with Thai Sauce & Papaya Salad. Dessert will be Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Strawberries & Mango Syrup. | ||||
THE PERFECT WELLINGTON |
Thursday January 29
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Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| If you've ever wondered how to create a perfect Wellington, here's your chance to learn. Our lesson is a delicious dinner party menu! We hope you can come for a fun & delicious experience. The first course is Crabmeat Crostini with Chives, Crème Fraiche & Endive & Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream. The second course is Traditional Beef Wellington with Orzo Risotto & Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary. Dessert will be Baked Chocolate Pudding with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday January 30
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Laura Slama |
$25 |
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| We hope you can take a break in your busy day for lunch & a DEMONSTRATION of this delicious & easy menu. Learn to prepare Phyllo wrapped Salmon with Horseradish Crème Fraiche & a Baby Spinach Salad with Pancetta & Tomatoes in warm Shallot Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Chocolate Brownie & Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Mousse Parfaits. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday January 30
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Patricia Ribeiro |
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| This class is for couples who enjoy cooking & like to do it together. Join us for a fun & inspiring culinary experience & be part of creating this delicious meal. We'll sample wines selected to go with the meal. Our lesson will be Smoked Salmon & Watercress Salad with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entree will be marinated & grilled Flank Steak with Parsley Sauce, Roasted Sweet Pepper & Grilled Onions; Goat Cheese Potato Puree & Spring Vegetables with Shallots & Lemon with Creamy Mustard Sauce, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
PIZZA POWER |
Saturday January 31
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| Learn to make the very best pizzas at home! When you can make your own crust, the sky's the limit with ingredient combinations you like best. In this class we'll create Prosciutto, Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Pizza; Southwest Pizza with Roasted Poblano, Corn Relish, Spicy Beef & Queso Blanco Cheese; Butternut Squash Pizza with Maple Chicken, Brie Cheese & Cranberry Chutney; Wild Mushroom, Fontina Cheese & Caramelized Onion Pizza; Pesto Pizza with Shrimp & Goat Cheese; Alfredo Pizza with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Garlic Confit & Nutella & Mascarpone Cheese Calzones with Fudge Sauce. | ||||
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