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FISH & SHELLFISH |
Wednesday July 1 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Treat yourself to a fabulous lesson about fish & shellfish with a variety of creative, delicious dishes. You'll learn Crisp Calamari with Creole Olive Salad; Seafood Gratin (Shrimp, Crab & White Fish); Roasted Salmon with Onion Wine Sauce; Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde; Shrimp Venetian Style (Potatoes & Shrimp with Saffron Sauce); Baked Tilapia with Pineapple, Black Beans & Rice; & Steamed Cod with Lentils & Wilted Dandelion Greens. |
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LADIES NIGHT OUT |
Thursday July 2 |
Linda Martin |
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Ladies, this is a night to get out and have fun with your girlfriends! Learn this great party menu so you can share it when you're ready to entertain. Come & prepare Chili Beef Skewers with Basil-Lime Dipping Sauce; Spinach & Artichokes in Puff Pastry; Panko Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper & Chive Aioli; Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Soy, Ginger & toasted Sesame Seeds; Chipotle Deviled Eggs; Smokey Corn & Tomato Bruschetta; Tortilla Crisps with Cinnamon Sugar & Chocolate Drizzle. We'll enjoy a Bay Breeze Cocktail with our meal. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday July 3 |
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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Stop in for a cool DEMONSTRATION lesson & enjoy a lunch with an easy summer menu. Our lesson is Orzo with Grilled Shrimp & Summer Vegetables with Pesto Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Peach & Blueberry Crisp with Hazelnuts & Orange Whipped Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday July 3 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Invite your partner to a fun cooking experience where you'll learn a great menu, sample yummy wines & enjoy a delicious meal! Sign up & join us for Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Tomato Panzanella Salad, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée is Herb Poached Chicken with Olive Salsa; Basmati Rice with Sautéed Mushrooms & Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, served with Chardonnay. Dessert will be Chocolate Silk Napoleon with Vanilla Anglaise and Caramel Dipped Pecans. |
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KIDS COOK |
Monday - Friday |
Melissa Blackburn |
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This series is for kids aged 8 to 12. Learn a new theme each day in this week-long series. Monday - Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos; Vegetable & Cheese Frittatas; Blueberry Muffins; Waffles with Fresh Fruit; Fried Potato Casserole; Chocolate Doughnuts; & Mushroom & Ham Quiche. Tuesday - BBQ: Chicken Skewers with Pineapple; Sliders with Fries; Grilled Chicken Quesadillas; Potato Salad Brats with Peppers & Onions; Fruit Salad & Pound Cake with Pineapple. Wednesday - Pizza & Calzones: Chicken Calzones; Vegetable Calzones; Mexican Pizza; Three Cheese Pizza; BBQ Chicken Pizza; & Fruit Pizza. Thursday - Pasta: Pasta Casserole; Chicken Manicotti; Stuffed Pasta Shells; Turkey Tetrazzini; Linguini with Shrimp; Chicken Parmesan; & Fried Ricotta Ravioli. Friday - Chocolate Desserts: Chocolate Molten Cakes; Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge; Reese's Pieces Bars; Chocolate Cookies; Peanut Butter & Jelly Brownies; Chocolate Mousse Parfaits; & Cream Puffs with Ice Cream.Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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TEENS COOK |
Monday-Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$250 |
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This series is for teens ages 13 to 17. Each day offers a variety of lessons with a different culinary theme. Monday-ItalianFinger Foods: Meat Filled Empanadas Argentina; Empanadas (Finger Pie filled with Chicken and creamy Cheese); Rice Fritters; Fried Miniature Meatballs in a Saffron-Garlic Sauce; Chicken Wings with Hot Honey Glaze & Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce; Houston Spinach Dip served with Pita Chips & Chocolate-Banana Empanadas. Tuesday - GrillingChicken with Attitude: Curried Chicken Salad; Pecan Crusted Southern Fried Chicken; Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie; Chicken with Pineapple Sauce; Chicken Florentine Risotto with Garlic Parmesan Cream; Chicken with Lemons and Olives; & White Chicken Chili with Cheddar Hushpuppy Crust. Wednesday - GreekSalads and Sandwiches: Antipasto Pasta Salad; Italian Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups; Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad); Crispy Falafel Chicken with Yogurt Salad; Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains; Mini Meatball Heroes & Grilled Chicken Pitas. Thursday - Pasta, Pasta: Mushroom, Pepper & Onion Pasta Salad with Red Pepper Pesto; Bow-Tie Pasta & Artichoke Sauce; Rigatoni with Smoked Turkey & Hot Cherry Peppers; Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter; Stuffed Shells with Arrabiata Sauce; Tuna Tetrazzini & Tiramisu Crepes with Raspberries. Friday - Southwestern: Green Corn Tamales; Mexican Rice; Tex-Mex Egg Rolls with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce; Chipotle Cornbread; Sonoran Pasta with Smoked Chicken, Tomatoes & Cheese; Apple Chimichangas; & Banana Quesadillas.Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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STIR-FRY SENSATIONS |
Tuesday July 14 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Learn this healthy, delicious & quick method of cooking & keep your kitchen cool, too. Join us for Five Spice Beef & Pepper Stir-fry with Jasmine Rice; Spicy Pork Stir-fry with Coconut Pineapple Rice; Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry with Brown Rice; Tangerine Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas & Sticky Rice; Peanut Chicken with Snap Peas, Peppers & Water Chestnuts; & Wild Mushroom Spring Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce. |
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LUSCIOUS LOW-FAT GOURMET |
Wednesday July 15 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Who said low-fat means sacrifice? We're not giving up anything when it comes to flavor! Come learn how to substitute fat with dynamic low-fat ingredients. Our lesson is Chipotle Shrimp Sauté with Mango-Black Bean Salsa; Mustard & Herb Crusted Salmon with no-guilt Shallot Cream Sauce & chilled Quinoa Salad with Currants & Pecans; Baked Tilapia with crushed Tomatoes, Capers & Basil & Parmesan roasted Asparagus; Sun-dried Tomato Spiced Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Red & Yellow Peppers & Onions. The lesson is complete with a dessert of Angel Food Short Cakes with Balsamic-Mint Strawberries. |
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SENSATIONAL SALADS |
Wednesday July 15 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Create some cool culinary sensations in your household this summer with these dynamic salad combinations. Join us for Grilled Calamari, Sweet Onions & Roasted Tomato Salad with Green Chile Vinaigrette; Potato, Bacon & Roasted Chicken with Mixed Greens; Wild Rice Salad with Artichokes, Peas & Dried Cranberries; Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts & cool Blue Cheese Sauce with Jicama & Watermelon Salad; Roasted Barley Salad with Bacon & Sautéed Vegetables; Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta; & Salad of Italian Sausage, Penne Pasta, Tomatoes, Peas & Sweet Corn. |
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SUMMER IN FRANCE |
Thursday July 16 |
Linda Hunt |
$50 |
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Sign up for a lesson of fabulous French summer foods! We'll feel like we've dropped into the French countryside. Sign up to learn Roasted Tomato, Olive & Anchovy Tartlets; Grilled Chicken with Shallot Vinaigrette; Beef Filets with Tarragon; Classic Ratatouille & Potato & Green Onion Salad with Mint & Capers. Dessert will be Apple Tarte Tatin. |
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SUSHI SAVVY |
Thursday July 16 |
Linda Martin |
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Learn to make restaurant quality Sushi so you can enjoy it in your own home. This fun class will lead you through a delicious array of Sushi. Come learn to make Sushi Rice; Tuna Maki (Tuna & Vegetable Roll); Salmon Nigiri; Avocado & Crabmeat Sushi; Smoked Salmon & Caviar Sushi; Vegetable Sushi Roll; & Tuna & Salmon Roll. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday July 17 |
Laura Slama |
$25 |
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We're inviting you to enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of an Italian menu at this lunchtime class. Join us to learn Roasted Salmon with Warm Tomato Basil Oil, served with Asparagus Sicilano (Parmesan & Bread Crumbs.) Dessert will be Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes with Strawberry Butter Cream Icing. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday July 17 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Plan a date-night with your partner & learn a great new menu, sample great wines & have a good time! Sign up to prepare Home-made Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb & Tomato Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Fire Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Mustard Sauce; Wasabi Mashed Potatoes & Sauté of Summer Vegetables with Shallots & Lemon Sauce, paired with Zinfandel. Dessert is Molten Chocolate Coconut Cakes. |
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PERFECT PIZZA |
Saturday July 18 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Learn to satisfy your pizza cravings & make these pies from scratch. With these recipes, you can make lots of people happy when you offer to share. Come & learn Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza with Garlic Confit & Red Pepper Sauce; Asparagus & Potato Pizza with Goat Cheese; Caramelized Onion, Chicken & Mushroom Pizza; Pesto Pizza with Artichokes; Southwest Pizza with Chorizo, Poblano Chilies & Pepper Cheese; Grilled Pizza with Pears, Candied Walnuts & Blue Cheese. |
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KIDS COOK |
Monday - Friday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$250 |
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This series is for kids aged 8 to 12. Learn a new theme each day in this week-long series. Monday - Appetizers: Loaded Potato Skins: Mini Slider Burgers; Risotto Balls; Mexican Spring Rolls; Spinach Dip & Chips; Green Bean Fries; & Fried Cheese Sticks. Tuesday - Asian: Pork Pot Stickers; Orange Shrimp with Rice; Sweet & Sour Pork; Mongolian Beef; Peanut Chicken with Veggies; Vegetable Spring Rolls; & Vanilla Rice Pudding. Wednesday - Salsa & Quesadillas: Queso Dip with Chips; Chicken & Veggie Quesadillas; Salsa with Homemade Chips; Mushroom & Sausage Quesadillas; Fruit Salsa with Chips; Shrimp Quesadillas; & Chocolate Dip with Fruit & Cinnamon Chips. Thursday - Bread: Foccacia; Pita Bread; Cinnamon Rolls; Whole Wheat Bread; Sopaipillas; Apple & Raisin Bread & Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Friday- Cupcakes: Rainbow Cupcakes; Carrot Cake Cupcakes; Coconut Cupcakes; Devil's Food Cupcakes; Cookies & Cream Cupcakes; Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes; & Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes.Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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TEENS COOK |
Monday-Friday |
Laura Slama |
$250 | |
This series is for teens aged 13 to 17. Learn a new theme each day in this week-long series. Monday - Mexican: Beef Fajitas; Seven-layer Dip; Chicken Enchiladas; Spanish Rice; Salsa Verde with Homemade Tortilla Chips; Mexican Chocolate Cookies & Cinnamon Ice Cream. Tuesday - Italian: Pasta Carbonara; Lasagna; Cheese Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce; Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese Crisps; Italian Bread; Macaroon Cookies & Biscotti. Wednesday - Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Syrup; Ham & Cheese Quiche; Breakfast Tortillas; Belgian Waffles with Strawberries; Blueberry Muffins; Chocolate Croissants of Monkey Bread & Orange Smoothies. Thursday - Oriental: Orange Chicken with Rice; Egg Drop Soup; Pork Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce; Beef & Broccoli with Peanut Noodles; Lo Mien & Candied Ginger Ice Cream. Friday - Barbeque: Green Chili Corn Muffins; Bratwurst with Pepper & Onions; Cold Pasta Salad; Homemade Coleslaw; Barbeque Beef Sandwiches & Strawberry Shortcakes.Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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TORTILLAS & SALSAS |
Tuesday July 28 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Come for a fun class so you can learn to make this easy combination of delicious foods. These recipes are perfect for summer meals and treats. Join us to learn Charred Tomato Salsa with Fried Corn Tortillas; Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa with Blue Corn Tortillas; Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa; Salsa Ranchera with baked Cilantro Flour Tortillas; Peach & Mango Salsa with fried Flour Tortillas & Tomatillo Avocado Salsa. |
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FISH FANTASTIC |
Tuesday July 28 |
Linda Hunt |
$60 | |
Learn fabulous summertime fish recipes with this lesson. We'll include discussion on how to purchase, store and maintain fresh and frozen fish. Come for this fun & interesting lesson to learn Almond-Crusted Salmon with Leek & Lemon Cream; Creamy Shrimp Crostini; Crab Quiche; Poached Flounder with Mint Beurre Blanc; Roasted Tilapia with Lemon & Walnut Browned Butter; Seared Sesame & Black Pepper Ahi Tuna with Marinated Cucumber Salad. |
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A TROPICAL TREAT |
Wednesday July 29 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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This tropical party offers a cool theme for gathering friends together. Come learn Sweet & Sour Pork & Pineapple Skewers with Red Bell Peppers; Cajun Chicken Bites with Apricot Dipping Sauce; Grilled Sea Bass with Tropical Fruit Salsa; Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche "Martinis"; Spicy Beef Satay with Peanut Chili Glaze & Mai Tai Sorbet with Coconut Meringues. |
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CARIBBEAN SPECIALTIES |
Wednesday July 29 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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We're planning a trip to the Islands for a lesson on this delicious, unique cuisine. See how the influences of Europe, Asia & Africa melded to create these specialties. Join us to learn: Empanada de Queso (Cheese Turnovers); Roasted Corn, Black Bean & Mango Salad; Creamed Christophene with Cheese (Caribbean Chayote Squash); Caribbean Pepper Pot with Chicken, Shrimp, Potatoes & Okra; Caribbean Seasoned Rice with Chicken, Squash & Peas; & Caribbean Salmon with Mango-Veggie Salsa & Guava Barbecue Sauce, served with a Pineapple Daiquiri. Dessert will be cool Temptation Bananas with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. |
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COOL COCKTAIL PARTY |
Thursday July 30 |
Linda Martin |
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If you need an excuse, here's a good one for inviting your friends to dive into yummy finger foods & to sip cool cocktails. We'll prepare Beef Tenderloin on Crostini with Cool Blue Cheese Sauce; Shrimp & Spinach Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce; Curried Chicken Salad on Endive; Five-Spice Cocktail Pork Ribs with Toasted Sesame Seeds; Soy & Mirin-glazed Salmon Bites; Goat Cheese Quesadilla with Red Pepper Sauce; & Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Brown Sugar-Rum Glaze. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday July 31 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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Stop in, cool off & enjoy a wonderful lunch at our DEMONSTRATION class. Our lesson will be Shrimp Scampi Flatbread Pizzas with cool Mediterranean Chopped Salad of Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Artichoke Hearts & Feta with Balsamic Dressing. Dessert will be Rustic Berry Tart with Sweet Mascarpone Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday July 31 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Don't miss this chance to have a fun culinary experience with your partner. Couples will work together creating this menu & will enjoy a sampling of wines. Sign up to learn White Bean Bruschetta; Seared Tuna & Spinach Salad with warm Pancetta Dressing, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Chardonnay Poached Salmon with Dill Dijon Whipped Cream; Potatoes Dauphinoise & Broccoli Soufflé, served with Chardonnay. Dessert will be Apricot Soufflés with Vanilla Rum Whipped Cream. |
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