Sweet Basil June Cooking Classes

	KIDS COOKING CAMP	Monday-Friday June 8-12 9:30AM-12Noon	Melissa Blackburn	Full
	This series is for kids aged 8 to 12. Learn a new theme each day in this week-long series. Monday - Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing; Quiche with Mushrooms, Bacon & Cheese; Homemade Waffles with Strawberries; Breakfast Burritos with Salsa; Sausage & Potato Casserole; Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze & Granola Parfaits. Tuesday - Subs & Paninis: Meatball Sandwich with Provolone; Tomato Pesto & Cheese Panini; Fajita Sub Sandwich; Club Panini; Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich; Pita Sandwich with Egg Salad & Nutella & Banana Panini. Wednesday - Appetizers: Pot Stickers; Mexican Spring Rolls; Mini Cheese Burger Sliders; Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls; Cream Cheese, Artichoke & Red Pepper Dip with Tortilla Chips; Bruschetta with Mozzarella Cheese & Parmesan Zucchini Strips with Marinara Sauce. Thursday - Pizzas: Baked Potato Pizza; Roasted Vegetable Pizza; Meat Calzones; Pesto Chicken Calzones; Alfredo Pizza with Peppers & Spinach; Mexican Pizza & Dessert Pizza with Vanilla Crème & fresh Fruit. Friday - Cupcakes & Cookies: Peanut Butter Cookies with Rolo Candy; Chocolate Truffle Cookies; Thin Mint Cookies; Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes; Red Velvet Cupcakes; Oreo Cupcakes; Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Frosting & Sprinkles. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy

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	Class	Day, Date & Time	Instructor	Fee

	TEENS COOKING COOK	Monday-Friday June 8-12 2:00-4:30PM	Laura Slama	Full
	This series is for teens aged 13 to 17. Learn a new theme each day in this week-long series. Monday - Pizza Party: Thai Chicken Pizza; Pizza Margherita with fresh Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil; Taco Pizza Bites; Pizza Bianco (White Pizza) & Dessert Puff Pastry Pizza with Roasted Strawberries & fresh Whipped Cream. Tuesday - Pasta: Fresh Fettuccine with Asiago Cream Sauce; Mezzalune with Ricotta Filling, Fresh Marinara; Risotto with Butternut Squash & Blue Cheese; Tortellini Salad with Chicken, Artichokes & Roasted Peppers in Vinaigrette & Dessert of Mascarpone Gelato. Wednesday - Brunch: Perfect Pancakes; Belgian Waffles, Spicy Chorizo & Monterey Jack Frittata; Eggs Benedict & Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Thursday - Grilling: Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Teriyaki Glaze; Grilled Vegetable Chopped Salad with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette; Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Apple Salsa; Grilled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce & Bailey's Chocolate Fondue with Bananas, Strawberries & Homemade Lady Fingers. Friday - French: Gougères (Cheese Puffs); Baby Greens with Candied Pecans, Pear & Phyllo wrapped Brie Croutons; Pan-seared Minute Steak Sandwiches with Grilled Mushrooms; Chicken Cordon Bleu & Double Deep Chocolate Pots du Crème. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy
	COOKING WITH HERBS	Tuesday June 16 9:30AM-12:30PM	Melissa Blackburn	Full
	Learn how to season your dishes with fresh herbs & add great flavors & new dimension to your cooking. Come learn to identify, purchase & use a variety of culinary herbs as we create these great recipes. Our lesson will be Herb, Lemon & Goat Cheese Timbale with Garlic Pita Chips; Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary Garlic Crust & Pecorino Cheese Polenta; Parmesan & Basil Crusted Tilapia with Red Pepper Relish; Herb Bread Salad with Grilled Vegetables; Potato Gratin with Cream & Herbs & Lemon Pudding Cakes with Basil Syrup.
	BIG SALADS FOR DINNER	Wednesday June 17 9:30AM-12:30PM	Laura Slama	$50
	This class offers many great combinations for cool, cool dinners! Each salad makes a complete dinner with healthy combinations of protein, vegetables & greens! Come for a great lesson to learn Roasted Salmon, Baby Greens & Citrus-Shallot Relish with Crispy Prosciutto; Asian Barbeque Chicken & Chilled Noodle Salad; Southwestern Chopped Salad with Pepita Crusted Chicken in Chipotle Vinaigrette; Orzo Salad with Chilled Shrimp, Pecorino & Pine Nuts with Champagne Vinaigrette; Thai Beef Salad with Cilantro-Mint Vinaigrette; Southwestern Shrimp Caesar Salad with fresh Cornbread Croutons & Chopped Romaine Salad with Grilled Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Cheddar & Vine-Ripened Tomatoes with Pesto Ranch Dressing.
	ITALIAN GARDEN PARTY	Wednesday June 17 6:30-9:30PM	Patricia Ribeiro	Full
	When one experiences Italy in the summer, you find the cuisine incorporates all the good fresh produce grown abundantly in the country-side. This class should make you feel as though you've "dropped in" to experience that Italian goodness. Join us for a delicious lesson to prepare Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Mozzarella & Sun-dried Tomatoes; Antipasto Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette; Grilled Eggplant & Goat Cheese Salad; Stacked Tomato Salad with Black Olive Tapenade & Sweet Basil Dressing; Roman-style Chicken with Tomatoes, Bell Peppers & Capers; Salmon in Lemon Brodetto (Broth) with Pea Puree. Dessert will be Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries.
	PRESSURE COOKER EASE	Thursday June 18 9:30AM-12:30PM	Amy Barnes	$50
	When you use a pressure cooker, you can make dinner for your family in one third the normal cooking time. Come for an inspiring lesson & learn about the new generation of pressure cookers. Our menu will be Barbequed Country Ribs; Ham Steak with Vegetables; Chicken Paprika with Egg Noodles; French Dip Sandwiches & Cranberry Stuffed Apples.
	SHRIMP SPECTACULAR	Thursday June 18 6:30-9:30PM	Linda Martin	Full
	Shrimp is a favorite for so many people. If that fits your household, here is a lesson offering outstanding shrimp dishes. Join us to learn Chile-Rubbed Shrimp with Avocado Corn Cocktail; Skewered Rosemary Shrimp with Mint Pesto; Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili-Lime Sauce; Shrimp Risotto with Saffron Beurre Blanc; Flamed Tequila Shrimp; Shrimp Cocktail with Tomatillo-Horseradish Sauce & Grilled Shrimp & Cilantro Pesto Pizza.
	LUNCH & LEARN Pork Scaloppini with Pancetta Porcini Cream Sauce	Friday June 19 12:00Noon-1:00PM	Laura Slama	$25
	Take a break & treat yourself to a great lunch, inspiring menu & DEMONSTRATION. Our lesson is Pork Scaloppini with Pancetta Porcini Cream Sauce with Pearl Couscous & Shallots. Dessert will be Strawberry & Lemon Curd Trifles.
	GOURMET COUPLES	Friday June 19 6:30-9:30PM	Patricia Ribeiro	$150 per couple
	Invite a partner to join you for a "date night" & delicious culinary experience. Experience first-hand how to create this gourmet menu & enjoy a sampling of wines. Our lesson is Grilled Spice Rubbed Shrimp "Nicoise" Salad with Fingerling Potatoes & Green Beans Bruschetta, served with Gewurztraminer. The entree is Shiitake Macadamia Nut Stuffed Pork Chops with Shiitake Mushroom Cream Sauce; Baby Potatoes with Creamy Goat Cheese & Fine Herbs & Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Lemon & Raspberry Soufflé.
	COOKING WITH DAD	Saturday June 20 9:30AM-12:30PM	Melissa Blackburn	Full
	Bring your Dad & share a fun experience cooking together while you learn a menu you can enjoy with the rest of your family. Our lesson will be Chicken Tostadas with Salsa & Lime Sauce; Turkey Pot-stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce; Pesto & Italian Sausage Calzones; BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries; Grilled Vegetable Hummus Wraps & Chocolate Toffee Cookies with Caramel Ice Cream.

	KIDS COOKING CAMP	Monday-Friday June 22 - June 26 9:30AM-12:00PM	Melissa Blackburn	Full
	This series is for kids ages 8 & above who like to cook & want to have fun learning a lot more about cooking. Our lessons have a different theme each day. Monday - Italian: Fried Zucchini Strips with Ranch Sauce; Italian Chopped Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Grilled Vegetables & Balsamic Dressing; Creamy Pesto Penne Pasta; Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti; Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce; Minestrone Soup & Ricotta and Blueberry Turnovers. Tuesday - Mexican : Lime Chicken Fajitas; Salsa with Fried Tortilla Chips; Mushroom & Cheese Quesadillas; Fried Fish Tacos; Shredded Pork Enchiladas; Chocolate Cookies with Cinnamon Ice Cream & Sopaipillas. Wednesday - Grilling: Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken Wings; Grilled Vegetable Pizza; Grilled Chicken Salad Wraps; Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Burgers; Grilled Flat Bread with Hummus; Grilled Shrimp, Tomato & Pesto Kabobs & Grilled Pineapple with Raspberry Sorbet. Peanut Chicken with Peppers, Snow Peas and Sticky White Rice; Mongolian Beef with Brown Rice; Tangerine Shrimp Stir-fry with White Rice; Mu Shu Pork with Plum Sauce; Fried Sesame Honey Chicken with Egg Noodles; Banana and Chocolate Chip Spring Rolls with Caramel Ice Cream Thursday - Stir-Fry: Orange Shrimp Stir-fry with White Rice; Peanut Chicken with Brown Rice; Fried Rice with Pork and Vegetables; Turkey Pot Stickers; Sweet & Sour Chicken with Peppers & Pineapple; Mongolian Beef with White Rice & Banana & Chocolate Chip Spring Rolls. Friday - Candy Making : Caramel Apples with M&M's; Popcorn Balls; Brownie Suckers; Homemade Marshmallows for S'mores; Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge & Raspberry Truffles & Caramel Pecan Bars. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy

	TEENS COOKING CAMP	Monday-Friday June 22 - June 26 2:00-4:30PM	Patricia Ribeiro	$250
	This week long series is for teens ages 13 to 18 who like to cook & want to learn a lot more about cooking. Menus have a different theme each day. Monday - Mediterranean: Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomato Topping; Hot Stuffed Grape Leaves; Fried Polenta with Marinara Sauce; Mediterranean Pasta with Chicken & Sun-dried Tomatoes; Mediterranean Pork Skewers with Couscous; Spaghetti Bolognese & Phyllo with Bananas & Apples. Tuesday - Soups & Sandwiches: Carrot Soup with Dumplings; Chicken & Vegetable Stew in Peanut Butter Tomato Sauce; Mushroom & Leek Chowder; Corn Tortilla Soup; Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches & Fried Plantains; Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches; & Open-faced Turkey Sandwiches. Wednesday - Mexican: Chicken Fajita Salad; Green Corn Tamale; Three Bean & Beef Chili; Mexican Omelet; Sopa Seca (Mexican Noodle Casserole); Arroz con Pollo & Churros. Thursday - Oriental: Wonton Soup; Egg Rolls with Chicken & Veggies; Japanese Beef & Vegetables; Plantains & Pork Fried Rice; Sesame Noodles with Chicken; Chicken Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce; & Wontons with Apples, Bananas & Almonds. Friday - BBQ & Salads: Grilled Chicken with Sweet & Smoky Rub with Yogurt Sauce; Grilled Pork Chops with Texas Jack Sauce; Ham Steak with Pineapple Chutney; BBQ Vegetable Medley; Black Bean Salsa; Cold Potato Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise & Roasted Barley Salad with Bacon & Vegetables. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy
	INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ	Tuesday June 30 9:30AM-12:30PM	Melissa Blackburn	$55
	Host your own Fourth of July party & fire up the grill with this celebratory menu! Join us for a fabulous morning of cooking & learn to prepare Grilled Balsamic Vegetables with Pesto Dipping Sauce; Grilled Pepper Crusted Burgers stuffed with Cheddar, with Red Pepper Aioli; Grilled Smoked Sausages with Apple-Fennel Sauerkraut; Guinness Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions & Boursin Cheese; Buffalo-style Chicken Wings with Honey & Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce. Dessert will be Grilled Rum & Brown Sugar Pineapple with Macadamia Nut Ice Cream.

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