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| Class | Day, Date & Time | Instructor | Fee | |
SHRIMP & SALMON SENSATIONS |
Wednesday June 1 |
Linda Hunt |
$55 |
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| Two favorites in one great lesson! These recipes will be fun for family meals & wonderful for entertaining. Join us for Tossed Citrus, Basil, & Shrimp Salad; Marinated & Plank-roasted Salmon with Tomato, Herb & Endive Garnish; Grilled Salmon glazed with Soy, Ginger & Orange, served with Wasabi-Mirin-Cucumber Salad; Chili-smoked Shrimp with Barbecue Hollandaise; Seared Salmon with Tarragon Sauce; Grilled Shrimp with Peanuts, Herbs, Jalapeno & Lime Pesto; & Grilled Shrimp with Peanuts, Herbs & Jalapeno & Lime Pesto. | ||||
COOKING WITH HERBS |
Wednesday June 1 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| If you've ever wanted to learn how to use fresh Herbs, sign up for this great class. Not only will you learn to identify the culinary herbs, you'll learn how to pair their flavors with foods that best complement them. Come for a fun & informative lesson that includes Herb-crusted Goat Cheese & Heirloom Beet Salad; Fish Minestrone with Herb Sauce; Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Profiteroles with Herb Oil; Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Butter & Orzo Herbed Salad; Pan-sautéed Chicken with Vegetables & Herbs; & Marinated & Grilled Pork Chops with Mixed Herb Chimichurri. Dessert will be Grapefruit Tart with Tarragon Cream. | ||||
BIG SALADS & QUICK BREADS |
Thursday June 2 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| Now is the perfect time of year to learn these entrée Salads, paired with a perfect Bread for lots of "cool" & yummy dinners these next few months! Join us for a fun lesson so you can enjoy these great combinations! Our menu is BLT Salad with Basil-Mayonnaise Dressing & Beer Biscuits; Romaine & Mandarin Oranges with Poppy Seed Dressing & Zucchini Yogurt Multi-Grain Muffins; Grilled Flank Steak Salad & Balsamic-Dijon Dressing paired with Cheddar & Garlic Scones; Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad with Homemade Bread Sticks; & Shrimp Couscous Salad with Feta & Garlic Vinaigrette, served with Peppered Pita Chips. | ||||
TARTS, CREPES & QUICHE |
Thursday June 2 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Make your own delicious flaky crusts, filling them with luscious combinations for cool, summer meals. Come learn Rustic Berry Tart with Sweet Mascarpone Cream; Leek & Goat Cheese Tartlet; Roasted Corn & Cheese Stuffed Crepes with Poblano Cream Sauce; Buckwheat Crepes with Scallops in White Wine Sauce; Classic Crepes Suzette; Spinach & Bacon Quiche; & Tomato, Olive, & Rosemary Crustless Quiche. | ||||
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday June 3 |
Laura Slama |
$25 |
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| We hope you can join us for a delicious lunch & valuable lesson at this DEMONSTRATION. Our menu is Broiled Cod Fillets with Olive-Tomato Crust over Lemon Pearl Cous Cous with Spring Peas. Dessert will be Blueberry Crumb Cake with Streusel Topping & Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday June 3 |
Patrician Ribeiro |
Full |
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| You & your partner will prepare Sage Creamed Corn Bruschetta with Prosciutto & Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp and Tear Drop Tomato Salad served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be Blue Cheese Butter-stuffed Chicken Breasts with a Butter-infused Pan Sauce; & Ravioli Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta & Roasted Asparagus with Béarnaise Sauce, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce Served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. | ||||
SINGLES ENTERTAIN |
Saturday June 4 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$50 |
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| It's always nice to offer to cook a special meal for someone special! These recipes can help to make that happen! Come to learn Buffalo Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato & Pesto Crostini; Cayenne-Coconut-crusted Shrimp with spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce; Grilled Salmon with Vanilla Bean-Ginger Sauce; Sausage & Chicken Cannelloni Crepes with Marinara & Alfredo Sauce; Grilled Pizza with Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak, Blue Cheese Sauce & Caramelized Onions; Baby Greens Salad with Roasted Pears, Cranberries, Feta Cheese & Orange White Balsamic Dressing; & Blueberry & White Chocolate Mascarpone Strata. | ||||
ZOKU QUICK POP MAKER |
Saturday June 4 |
Martie Sullivan |
Full |
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| One of the most fun & creative culinary tools to hit the market this year is the new Quick Pop maker. It turns the traditional popsicle upside down & lets you use juice, ice cream ingredients, fresh fruit, candy or nuts to create any flavor for your own luscious frozen treats on a stick! This fun DEMONSTRATION will show you how to use the Zoku maker so you can have treats for your family in just 7 to 9 minutes. | ||||
LUSCIOUS & LOW FAT |
Tuesday June 7 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$50 |
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| When you know how to use the principals taught in this class, you'll be able to enjoy so many foods where the thing you'll leave out is most of the fat! Come get inspired & learn how to create these low fat flavors! Our lesson is Five-spice Steak Wraps with Spicy Slaw on Whole Wheat Flat Bread; Shrimp Gazpacho with Parmesan Crisps; Grilled Rosemary Chicken with Spinach Linguine, Zucchini, Squash & Cherry Tomatoes; Pork Scaloppini with Mustard & Tarragon; Sesame Orange Roughy with Glazed Baby Carrots; Chipotle Turkey-stuffed Poblano Peppers; & Berry Ginger Shortcakes. | ||||
EASY GOURMET FOR TWO |
Wednesday June 8 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| If you find you are cooking for two & have too many leftovers, this class offers a lesson of easy gourmet specialties made for just two! Come be inspired & learn Grilled Salmon with Artichoke Caponata Quinoa Pilaf; Pan-seared Beef with Red Wine Reduction & Roasted Fingerling Potatoes; Scallops Grenobloise with Pommes Gratinées; Orecchiette with Broccoli, Capers & Tuna; Oven-baked Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms & Smoked Mozzarella; & Grilled Smoky Pork Chops with Smashed New Potatoes. | ||||
LOVELY & LOW FAT |
Wednesday June 8 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| If you'd like to lose a few calories in your meals, come learn to cook & create dynamic flavors while leaving out most of the fats! Our lesson is Asian Chicken Salad with Low Fat Ginger Dressing; Black Bean Croquettes with Fresh Salsa; Tilapia with Hash Browns, Tomatoes, & Green Olives; Caribbean Pepper Pot with Chicken & Shrimp; Quinoa-stuffed Peppers; Apple-stuffed Pork Roast; & Low Fat Pear-Blueberry Crisp. | ||||
DAD'S DAY DELIGHTS |
Thursday June 9 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| If you want to show Dad just how special he is, join this fun class & learn to make him this meal for a great surprise this Father's Day! Our menu is Boneless Buffalo Wings with Homemade Ranch Dressing & Crudités; Beer-battered Chicken Breast with Cheddar Mashed Potatoes sprinkled with Bacon; Teriyaki Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Grilled Sesame Asparagus; Baked Salmon Filet with Dill; Homemade Egg Noodles; & a Hot Loaf of Herb Swirl Bread. Dessert will be Chocolate Cream Pie. | ||||
THE PLEASURE OF PASTA |
Thursday June 9 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Pasta is such a favorite for many families, come learn to make it from scratch so you can enjoy these great combinations! Our lesson is Fresh Fettuccine with Walnuts & Parsley; Spaghetti Puttanesca; Fresh Fettuccine with Vodka Cream Sauce; Linguine & White Clam Sauce; Shrimp & Chive Ravioli with Grape Tomato Sauce; Ricotta Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce; & Bow Tie Pasta with Italian Sausage, Marinara & Peas. | ||||
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday June 10 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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| Stop in for a break - a cool lunch & DEMONSTRATION of this great menu. Our menu is Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Jalapeno Jack Cheese over Mexico City Style Rice served with Avocado & Red Onion Salad. Dessert will be Chocolate-Kahlua Cake with Dulce De Leche Ice Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday June 10 |
Patrician Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Here is a menu & lesson not to be missed! Come with your partner to enjoy an evening of culinary creativity & great fun! We'll sample a couple of wines with our meal. Join us for Sourdough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade & Chicken Salad in Wonton Cups with Chinese Mustard Vinaigrette, served with Riesling. The entrée will be Rosemary & Goat Cheese-stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Sauce; Butternut-Squash Crumble & Herbed Mushroom Custards, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Banana Chocolate Berry Purses served with Chocolate Ice Cream. | ||||
TORTILLAS & SALSAS |
Saturday June 11 |
Melissa Stockmar |
CXL |
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| Come for a great lesson teaching the wonderful flavors of summer for parties, easy meals or whenever everyone wants a special treat! Our lesson will be Avocado-Papaya Salsa with Baked Corn Tortillas; Spicy Black Bean & Fire-roasted Corn Salsa with Cilantro Flour Tortillas; Jalapeno, Avocado & Tomatillo Salsa; Cucumber & Strawberry Salsa with Fried Corn Lime Tortillas; Nectarine, Basil, & Yellow Tomato Salsa; Gazpacho Salsa with Grilled Shrimp; & Charred Tomato Salsa with Cumin Tortillas. | ||||
KIDS COOKING CAMP |
Monday-Friday |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| If you're a kid aged 8 to 12 & like to cook, this will be a great class to learn a lot about many types of foods! We'll have a different theme each day! Lessons include:
Monday - Breakfast: Sausage & Egg Tortilla Wraps; Potato & Broccoli Egg Casserole; Banana Pecan Waffles with Caramel Syrup; Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish; Breakfast Pizza; Ham & Cheddar Hash Brown Bake; & Pepperoni Pizza Quiche.
Tuesday - Pasta: Meat Ravioli Skillet Lasagna; Ranch & Bacon Chicken Pasta; Beef & Penne Casserole; Broccoli Mac 'n Cheese; Shrimp Fettuccine; Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs; & Cold Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables & Italian Dressing.
Wednesday - Sandwiches & Salads : Taco Salad in Tortilla Cups; Chicken & Fruit Pasta Salad; BBQ Ranch Pork Salad; Mozzarella & Pesto Panini; Steak & Pepper Hoagie; Turkey & Cranberry Pinwheel Wraps; & Egg Salad Pita Sandwiches.
Thursday - Italian : Caprese Bruschetta; Pepperoni-Cheese Puffs; Turkey Meatball Subs; Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad; Bolognese Lasagna; Grilled Vegetable & Mozzarella Panini; & Zeppoles (Fried Donuts) with Fudge Sauce.
Friday - Desserts : Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars; Candy Shop Pizza; Cookies & Cream Fudge; No-bake Butterscotch Snack Bites; Marshmallow Pops; Apple & Caramel Tarts; & Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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TEENS COOK |
Monday-Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| This class is for teens aged 13 to 17 who want to learn more about lots of different types of cuisines. Each day we'll prepare a new cuisine so you'll learn new techniques & methods of each type of food.
Monday - Pasta : Antipasto Pasta Salad; Fettuccine with Lemon Sauce; Gnocchi with Tomato Cream Sauce; Pasta Noodles with Shrimp & Zucchini; Tortellini with Bolognese Sauce; Italian Mini Meatloaves with Mac & Three Cheeses; & Chocolate-Hazelnut Ravioli.
Tuesday - Chicken For All: Curried Chicken Salad; Chicken Soup with Buttermilk Dumplings; Chicken & Sweet-Potato Croquettes; White Chicken Chili with Cheddar Hushpuppy Crust; Chicken Florentine Risotto with Garlic Parmesan Cream; Chicken with Pineapple Sauce & Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie.
Wednesday - Potato Magic : Lemon-Dill Potato Salad with homemade Mayonnaise; Bacon, Spinach & Cream Potatoes; Taco-stuffed Potato Skins; Potato-Leek Frittata; Smoky Sweet Potato Chicken Soup; 30 Minute Shepherd's Pie & Stuffed Potatoes with Ham, Thyme, & Gruyere.
Thursday - Sandwiches & Salads : Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Fried Plantains; Chicken Club Burgers; Chili Burgers with Smoky Barbecue Sauce & Oil & Vinegar Slaw; Open-Faced Turkey Sandwiches with Parmesan Cream Sauce & Bacon; Bacon & Egg Macaroni Salad; Taco Salad; & Panzanella - Italian Bread Salad.
Friday - Desserts : Strawberry Tiramisu; Apple Crepes; Pear Soufflés with Chocolate Sauce; Molten Chocolate Cakes; Floating Island; Profiteroles with Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream; & Black & White Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream & Strawberries. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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ITALIAN FAMILY DINNERS |
Tuesday June 21 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$50 |
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| If your family likes Italian food, they'll appreciate the lessons of this class. Our lesson is Mozzarella, Tomato, & Pesto Panini with Balsamic drizzle; Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Herb-grilled Shrimp; 8-layer Casserole (layers of Noodles, Beef, creamy Cheeses, Mushrooms, and Spinach); Chicken Carbonara Pizza; Sausage & Pepper Rice Timbale; Turkey Pesto Meatball Sliders; & Pistachio & Chocolate Chip Cannolis. | ||||
GONE FISHN' |
Wednesday June 22 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| Learn a new array of summer inspired Fish specialties for meals your family will really enjoy! Come for Pineapple Marinated Salmon over Napa Cabbage Salad with Sesame-Rice Vinaigrette; Seared Tuna au Poivre with Beurre Rouge over Roasted Shallot Smashed Potatoes; Linguine with Wine-marinated Swordfish, Tomatoes & Lemon; Cumin-spiced Scallops with Crispy Capers; Spicy Citrus Marinated Shrimp with Salad of Grilled Onions & Oranges & Roasted Halibut with Mediterranean Herb Sauce. | ||||
SUMMER ON THE GRILL |
Wednesday June 22 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| We're taking it out to the grill to prepare a delicious array of summertime favorites! Join us for Grilled Halibut with Arugula & Orange Salad; Grilled Chicken, Shrimp & Vegetables over Saffron Orzo; Tea Smoked Salmon with Potato-Wasabi Cakes; Mesquite-smoked Chicken served with Smoked Corn on the Cob with Chile Butter; Grilled Flank Steak with Salsa Cruda; Hickory-smoked Pork Chops with Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Caramelized Pears; & Grilled Bananas with Cinnamon Crème Fraiche, Honey & Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER |
Thursday June 23 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| So many great flavors come from this region of the world! Come learn to create them yourself using the recipes from this fun class. Our lesson is Kalamata-braised Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary; Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes; Feta-stuffed Chicken Breast, Breaded & Baked; Summer Orzo Salad with mixed Olives; Spanakopita - Spinach & Phyllo Pie; & Fire-roasted Tomato & Feta Linguini tossed with Shrimp & Basil. Desserts will be Lemon Olive Oil Cake & Chocolate Orange Turnovers. | ||||
DINNER SALADS & QUICK BREADS |
Thursday June 23 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Learn a delicious combination of dinner Salads, paired with a Quick Bread treat to keep your kitchen cool & your family satisfied with great dinners this summer. Sign up for Scallops with Watercress Salad & Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins; Grilled Southwest Steak Caesar & Chipotle Cornbread; Chopped Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette & Cheddar-Chive Scones; Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette & Black Pepper Biscuits; Chicken Chopped Salad with Fennel & Peach Muffins; Italian Salad with Radicchio, Chick Peas, Salami & Mozzarella with Mini Caramelized Onion Focaccia; & Grilled Salmon Salad with Olives and Baby Greens with Cranberry-Orange Scones. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday June 24 |
Linda Hunt |
$25 | |
| Enjoy this tasty DEMONSTRATION lesson: Summer Chicken Sauté with Tomatoes, Basil, Capers & Garlic served with Orzo, Oil-cured Olives & Parsley. Dessert will be Blueberry-Ginger Gratin. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday June 24 |
Patrician Ribeiro |
Full |
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| This class is for couples who like to cook together & enjoy wine. Our gourmet lesson will be Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomatoes & Goat Cheese Flans on Baby Spinach with Santa Fe Style Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Chicken Breast & Shrimp with Provencal Herbs in Pistachio-Dijon Sauce; Muffin-Pan Creamy Potato Gratins; & Green Beans with Tomato & Mint & Lemon-Butter Sauce, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert is Apple Strudel with Berry Sauce & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. | ||||
KIDS COOKING CAMP |
Monday-Friday |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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| Kids ages 8 to 12, this week long series is for you if you're interested in learning about cooking all types of foods. Our lessons have a fun theme each day. Join us to learn:
Monday - Breakfast : Fresh Fruit Skewers; Sausage Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup; French Toast with fresh Berries; Soft Taco Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & fresh Salsa; Eggs in a "Nest"; Breakfast Potatoes with Bacon; & Strawberry "Pop Tarts".
Tuesday - Pizza & Pasta : Three Cheese Pizza; Barbecue Chicken Pizza; Tomato & Bacon Pizza; fresh Pasta with Alfredo Sauce; fresh Pasta with Pesto; fresh Pasta with Marinara; & fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce.
Wednesday - Taco Party : Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa; Chopped Salad with Ranch Dressing; Chicken Soft Tacos; Ground Beef Tacos; Mexican Rice; Cheese & Pinto Bean Nachos; & Cinnamon & Sugar Tortilla Crisps with Chocolate.
Thursday - Dinner : Deviled Eggs; Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dressing; homemade Macaroni & Cheese; Oven "Fried" Chicken; Green Beans with Bread Crumbs; Twice Baked Potatoes; & old fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes.
Friday - Foods of the World : Foods of the World - Vegetable Egg Rolls with Dipping Sauce; Croque Monsieur; Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas with Salsa; Beef Tepanyaki (Seared Steak) with sweet Soy Sauce; Chicken & Vegetable Kebobs; Pita Bread; & Strawberry Gelato. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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TEENS COOK |
Monday-Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$250 | |
| This class is for teens ages 13 to 17 who like to cook & want to learn more about lots of different types of cuisines. Each day we'll prepare a new cuisine so you'll learn new techniques & methods of each type of food:
Monday - Border: Green Chili Empanaditas; Spiced Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces; Sonoran Pasta; Sweet & Spicy Mini Meatballs; Southwestern Rice & Pinto Bean Salad; Rio Grande Egg Puffs with Red Chile Sauce; & Apple Chimichangas.
Tuesday - Oriental: Wonton Soup; Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce over Rice; Pork Egg Rolls served with Orange-Thai Chili Dipping Sauce; Chop Suey over Noodles; Chicken Pad Thai; Pork & Ginger Dumplings with Mirin-Soy Dipping Sauce; & Candied Banana Fritters.
Wednesday - Italian : - Tuscan Bean Soup; Summertime Risotto; Herb Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce; Chicken Parmesan Crepes with Ricotta & Cheeses: Crespelle al Formaggio; Chicken, Peppers & Onion Pasta Salad with Red Pepper Pesto; & dessert of Tiramisu.
Thursday - Greek : Greek-Stuffed Grape Leaves; Greek Pork Meatballs; Pork Keftedes; Savory Pumpkin & Fennel Pies; Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki; Crustless Spinach Feta Pies with Greek Tomato Salad; & Chicken Breast Spanaki.
Friday - Latin Favorites :Rice Fritters; Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches & Fried Plantains; Rissoles; Green Corn Tamales with Salsa Fresca; Brazilian Empanadas stuffed with Hearts of Palm; Corn Cups filled with Guacamole & Spice Corn Salad; & Churros with Chocolate Mole Dip. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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