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| Class | Day, Date & Time | Instructor | Fee | |
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday June 1 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Ladies, learn an outstanding meal at our DEMONSTRATION class; one you can share with friends when you entertain. Our lesson is Chicken Scaloppini with Mushrooms & Marsala Wine, served with Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Toasted Garlic. Dessert will be Amaretto Strawberries & Whipped Cream Parfait with Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Biscotti. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday June 1 |
Doris LaMott Hoel |
$150 per couple |
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| Sign up for a very fun evening & learn to prepare a gourmet menu while you share the experience with your partner. Join us for Deviled Eggs Stuffed with Mustard & Bleu Cheese & Shrimp Crepes with Garlic Wine Sauce, served with Chardonnay. The entrée is Roasted Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Smoked Bacon & Mushrooms; Double-stuffed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Sour Cream; & Roasted Tomatoes topped with Garlic, Herbs & Parmesan, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Apples with Cinnamon & Pecans Baked in Puff Pastry & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. | ||||
FISH FOR ALL |
Saturday June 2 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| If you & your family love Fish, discover an array of new recipes for delicious & easy Summer meals. Come learn Salmon & Shrimp Spring Rolls with Apricot Dipping Sauce; Baked Orange Roughy with Zucchini Crust & Tomato White Wine Dill Sauce; Cornmeal crusted Flounder Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce; Cod en Papillote with Asparagus, Roasted Peppers & Orange Butter; Red Snapper in Green Curry Sauce with Green Beans & Basmati Rice; Gingered Tilapia & crispy Noodles; & Buttered Salmon with Red Bell Pepper Sauce & Basil Creamed Corn. | ||||
COOL SALADS & QUICK BREADS |
Tuesday June 5 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 |
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| Learn to keep your kitchen cool, feed your family well, & discover the ease of Salads & Quick Breads for dinners. Our lesson is Southwest Salad with Grilled Flank Steak, Black Bean Salsa & Chipotle Dressing with Green Chili Corn Muffins; Candied Pecan Chicken Salad with Feta Cheese, Apples & Maple Dressing with Cranberry Scones; Butternut Squash Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese, Champagne-Shallot Vinaigrette & Herb Crackers; Island Pork Tenderloin Salad with Avocados, Mangos, Arugula, Citrus Dressing & Citrus Bread; Seafood Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing & Buttermilk Dill Biscuits; Provencal Salad with Grilled Cod & Black Olive & Dun-dried Tomato Bread; & Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese, Mint & Candied Almonds. | ||||
SUPERBLY SHRIMP & SALMON |
Wednesday June 6 |
Colleen Forgus |
$60 |
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| What could be better than a class where these two specialties take center stage? Come for a delicious & inspiring lesson to prepare Smoked Salmon & Pea Fritters with Scallion Crème Fraiche; Ultimate Shrimp Cocktail; Green Tea Poached Salmon with Stir-fried Bok Choy; Grilled Shrimp with a Trio of Dipping Sauces; Crispy Orange-Sesame Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus; Shrimp Étouffée with Basmati Rice; & Cedar Plank Salmon Sandwiches with Miso Dressing. | ||||
KNIFE SKILLS |
Wednesday June 6 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| Come for a class where you'll learn to use your knives efficiently! You'll be introduced to classic knife cuts & we'll discuss different types of cutlery & how to maintain your knives. You will chop, dice & slice using a chef's knife & an array of vegetables & fruit. With these & a few more ingredients, you'll also create a meal! Once you know how to use a chef knife, you'll be amazed how efficient you'll be in the kitchen! | ||||
SALSAS & QUESADILLAS |
Thursday June 7 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| Southwest comfort foods! It doesn't get any better than this. As temperatures go up, keep preparation & kitchen heat to a minimum with these easy combinations. Come for a great lesson of Barbeque Bacon Quesadillas with Artichoke Salsa; Steak Quesadillas with Hot Peach Salsa; Spicy Pork Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa; Black Bean, Corn & Shrimp Quesadillas; Spinach & Whole Wheat Quesadillas with Mango Salsa; & Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas & warm Chocolate Tortillas. | ||||
PASTA FOR ALL |
Thursday June 7 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Come for a fun & interesting lesson to make Pasta from scratch; cook it in a microwave & prepare these great combinations! Be part of preparing Homemade Fettuccine with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Arugula; Homemade Black Pepper Fettuccine with Lemon Alfredo Sauce; Homemade Sun-dried Tomato Fettuccine with Spinach & Basil Pesto; Homemade Mushroom Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Oil & Parmesan; Penne with fresh Marinara & Grilled Italian Sausage; & Angel Hair with Thai Green Curry Shrimp. | ||||
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday June 8 |
Laura Slama |
Full |
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| Here is a menu for a wonderful summertime meal. Treat your guests to a special dinner with the lessons you'll learn at this DEMONSTRATION. Join us for Salmon Wellington served with a Salad of Quinoa with Cranberries, Red Onion & Pecans. Dessert will be Key Lime Curd in Shortbread Tartlets. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday June 8 |
Doris LaMott Hoel |
$150 per couple |
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| Plan a special evening with your partner & come learn a great new gourmet menu. Join other couples to be part of creating this gourmet meal. Join us for Ham & Cheese Soufflé & Cold Cherry Soup, served with Rose. The entrée will be Baked Tilapia in Parchment with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Ginger & Garlic; & Fresh Pasta with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce; & Roasted Carrots & Parsnips, served with Grenache-Shiraz. Dessert is Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Honey-Cream Sauce. | |||||||
DAD'S DELIGHTS |
Saturday June 9 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 |
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| This class is for all who want to celebrate Dad's Day with style. Bring your Dad to share a fun cooking experience, or come to learn this outstanding menu so you can make it especially for him on Father's Day! Our lesson is Italian Chopped Salad with Fried Mozzarella Croutons; Tex-Mex Taco Dip with Ground Turkey & Fried Flour Tortillas; Balsamic & Honey Chicken Wings with Sesame Seeds; Ham, Cheese & Broccoli Turnovers; Tangy BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Fries; Grilled Vegetable Pesto Panini; & Malted Brownies with homemade Cookies & Ice Cream. | |||||||
KIDS COOKING CAMP |
Monday-Friday |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Kids, if you're ages 8 & above & like to help in the kitchen, this fun week of classes is perfect for you! Join us for a different cooking theme each day as we learn hands-on about many types of foods!
Monday - Breakfast: Berry Muffins; Egg & Ham Sandwiches; Pancake Soufflé Muffins with Strawberry Syrup; Tex-Mex Breakfast Pizza; Apple Surprise Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting; Turkey-Apple Cranberry Sausage Patties; & Honey Nut Granola Parfaits.
Tuesday - Salads & Soups: Ham & Veggie Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad; Layered Turkey Taco Salad; Pizza Chicken Caesar Salad; Chicken Salad with Grapes in Pita Pockets; Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup; Macaroni & Cheese Chowder; & Minestrone & Cheese Tortellini Soup with Cheese Crisps.
Wednesday - Pasta : Fried Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce; Chili-Mac Skillet Vegetable Lasagna with Alfredo Sauce; Sausage & Cheese baked Ziti; Meat Ravioli Skillet with Pesto Breadcrumbs; Cold Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken, Peppers, & Sweet Garlic Dressing; & Ricotta & Chocolate Stuffed Shells with Caramel Sauce.
Thursday - Tacos & Nachos : Balsamic Beef Tacos with Peppers & Onions; Cod Fish Tacos with Fruit Salsa; Cheesy Turkey Tacos with Homemade Flour Tortillas; Roasted Veggie Nachos with Cheddar Sauce; Beef, Black Bean & Corn Nachos; BBQ Pork Nachos; & Cinnamon Dessert Tacos with Chocolate Sauce & fresh Fruit.
Friday - Cupcakes : Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes; Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting; Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes; Chocolate Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Center & Chocolate Butter Cream; Toffee Cupcakes with Caramel Butter Cream; Cookies & Cream Cupcakes; & Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Spiced Butter Cream. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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| Class | Day, Date & Time | Instructor | Fee | |
TEENS COOK |
Monday-Friday |
Linda Martin |
$250 |
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| This class is for teens between the ages of 13 & 17 who like to cook. This series will teach about a variety of cuisines in a hands-on format. Increase your knowledge & experience with these lessons.
Monday - Salads & Breads : Caesar Salad & Garlic Bread; Chinese Chicken Salad; Taco Salad with homemade Chips; Steak Salad & Balsamic Dressing; Chopped Vegetable Salad with Ranch Dressing; Homemade French Bread with Sweet Butter; & Homemade Pita Bread.
Tuesday - Pizza & Pasta: Three Cheese Pizza; Barbecue Chicken Pizza; Tomato & Bacon Pizza; Fresh Pasta Alfredo; Fresh Pasta with Pesto Sauce; Fresh Pasta with Marinara Sauce & Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce.
Wednesday - Grilling : Grilled Corn & Cheese Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo; Grilled Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce; Grilled Corn on the Cob; Grilled Steak on Skewers with Spinach Pesto Sauce; Grilled Veggie Kebabs; Grilled Herbed Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese; Grilled Pound Cake with Chocolate Sauce & Whipped Cream.
Thursday - Chinese Take Out : Egg Rolls with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce; Chicken Chow Mein; Stir-fry Beef & Broccoli; Crab Angels; Pork Fried Rice; Five Spice Ribs; Dessert Won-tons with Bananas & Strawberries.
Friday - Desserts : Crepes with Strawberries & Whipped Cream; Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce; Peach Tarts; White Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies; Homemade Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream; Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas; & Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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SOUTHWEST FAVORITES |
Tuesday June 19 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Foods & flavors in dynamic combinations come together in this great class! Join us for an inspiring lesson & fun morning of cooking to learn Beef & Sweet Potato Empanadas with Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa; Pear, Almond & Bacon Flautas with Goat Cheese; Chorizo, Roasted Garlic, & Poblano Pepper Tart; Mole-style Pork & Squash Chili; Ancho-rubbed Steaks with Grilled-Mango Butter & Chipotle roasted Red Potatoes; Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Peppers, Ancho Cream Sauce & Tomatillo Salsa; & Capirotada (Bread Pudding made with Plantains, Apples, Almonds & Asadero Cheese). | ||||
INDOOR GRILLING |
Wednesday June 20 |
Colleen Forgus |
$55 |
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| Why stand outside in the heat when you can enjoy delicious grilled foods made inside. Learn how to create the flavors of grilling using indoor grill techniques. This fun, inspiring class teaches Tomato & Olive Pizzettes with Fennel & Goat Cheese; Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad with Feta & Saffron Vinaigrette; Grilled Asparagus & Onions with Balsamic & Blue Cheese; Spice-rubbed Flank Steak with Salsa Criolla; Garlic, Rosemary & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breasts with Grilled Potatoes; & Mini Tuna Burgers with Aioli & Pita Triangles. Dessert will be Peanut Butter & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. | ||||
FLAVORS OF THE MED |
Wednesday June 20 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| Lots of fresh ingredients; healthy cooking methods & fabulous flavors are features of this stimulating lesson. Come & enjoy creating Blue Cheese & Sun-dried Tomato Flank Steak Roulade; Orzo Salad with Chilled Calamari, Garlic & Lemon Vinaigrette; Cozze Impanate - Mussels lightly breaded & fried, served with Marinara; Chicken Breasts with Artichoke & Olive Sauce; Risotto with Eggplant, Tomatoes & Basil with Ricotta Salata; & Cumin Flatbreads with Hummus, Arugula & Red Onions; & dessert of classic Baklava. | ||||
ITALIAN FAMILY FAVORITES |
Thursday June 21 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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| If your family is Italian (aren't we all?) and loves Italian food (don't we all?) sign up for this class so your family can enjoy the wonderful flavors of this authentic cuisine. Come learn to prepare Pizza Bianca with Goat Cheese & Greens; Grilled Caesar Salad; Chicken with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto; Grilled Eggplant Parmesan; Braised Broccoli with Garlic; Polenta with Parmesan & Herbs. Dessert will be Tiramisu Parfaits. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday June 22 |
Colleen Forgus |
$25 | |
| Treat yourself to a great lunch & learn a fun new menu. Our DEMONSTRATION is a Salad of Endive, Tomato, & Red Onions with Blue Cheese Ranch Dressing, served with Spinach & Wild Mushroom Strudel & Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce. Dessert will be Buttermilk Shortcakes with fresh Berries & Amaretto Whipped Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday June 22 |
Laura Slama |
Full |
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| Plan a fun night out preparing a fabulous gourmet menu with your partner & a group of other couples. You'll create three courses of culinary delights. Join us for Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Thai Chili Dipping Sauce & Grapefruit Salad with Panko Crusted Crab Bites, served with Riesling. The entrée will be Grilled Marinated Salmon with Ginger, Sesame & Soy with Miso Pineapple Glaze; Grilled Japanese Eggplant & Wilted Baby Bok Choy with Soy Glaze; Sesame Soba Noodles with Edamame & Broccoli, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert is Vanilla Cupcakes with Toasted Coconut Frosting. | ||||
GREAT PIZZA & PANINI |
Saturday June 23 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 |
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| Don't miss out on the chance to be the master of your Pizza & Panini pleasures when you can make them at home! Join us for a very fun lesson to prepare Hot Italian Sausage Panini with Bell Pepper Relish; Pan-fried Eggplant Panini with Bell Pepper Relish & Mozzarella; Prosciutto, Fig Jam, & Brie Cheese Panini; Herb-Roasted Chicken, Arugula Pesto, & Sun-dried Tomato Panini; Cornmeal Chili Pizza with roasted Poblano Peppers, Cheddar Cheese & Sour Cream Sauce; Ricotta, Bacon, Spinach & Walnut Pizza; Thai Curry Chicken Pizza with Bell Peppers & toasted Peanuts. | ||||
KIDS COOKING CAMP |
Monday-Friday |
Linda Martin |
$250 |
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| Kids, if you're ages 8 & above & like to get into the kitchen & cook, come to our cooking camp & learn how to do lots of cooking! Each day we'll have a new cooking theme.
Monday - Summer Party Sleepover Foods : Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa; Oven Roasted Barbecue Wings with Ranch Dressing; Flatbread Cheese and Fresh Tomato Pizzas; Oven Baked French Fries; Chocolate Chip Cookies; Scrambled Egg Tacos (for the next morning!); & Bacon Waffles (for the next morning!).
Tuesday - Cookies & Cupcakes : Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles; Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies; Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam; Triple Chocolate Cookies; Banana Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting; Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting; Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting.
Wednesday - Fiesta Foods: Roasted Corn Quesadillas with Guacamole; Taco Salad; Pork Fajitas Tacos with Salsa; Chicken Soft Tacos; Ground Beef Tacos; Cheddar Cheese Nachos with Tomatoes & Olives; & Homemade Ice Cream with fried Tortilla Crisps.
Thursday - Pizza & Ravioli : Homemade Three Cheese Pizza; Bacon & fresh Tomato Pizza; Barbecue Chicken Pizza; Sausage & Cheese Pizza; Won-ton Meat Ravioli with Marinara Sauce; Won-ton Cheese Ravioli with Pesto Sauce; Won-ton Spinach Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce.
Friday - Fun Foods On A Stick : Salad on a Stick; Meatballs on a Stick; Mini Corndogs; Chicken Fingers on a Stick with Ranch Dressing; Pizza on a Stick; Frozen Zoku Popsicles & Cake on a Stick. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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TEENS COOK |
Monday-Friday |
Colleen Forgus |
$250 | |
| This class is for teens ages 13 to 17 that have an interest in cooking & are ready to tackle new culinary challenges. Each day our theme will change so you'll learn about a variety of cuisines.
Monday - All American: Ham, Gruyere & Honey Mustard Butterflies; Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad; Twice Baked Potato Bites; Zucchini Fries with Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce; Honey BBQ Chicken; Mac n' Cheese; & Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Tuesday - Italian Cuisine: Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons & Homemade Dressing; Sausage & Olive Mushroom Pizzas; Orzo Salad with Grilled Vegetables & Smoked Mozzarella Cheese; Fresh Pasta with Pesto Sauce; crisp Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Marinara Dipping Sauce; open-faced Beef Sandwiches with Herbed Goat Cheese & Tomatoes; & Coconut Chocolate Almond Biscotti.
Wednesday - Mexican Cuisine : Scrambled Egg & Sausage Breakfast Burritos; Warm Black Bean & Chipotle Dip with Tortilla Chips; Southwestern Rice Pilaf; Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa Fresca; Shrimp & Avocado Quesadilla with Mango Pineapple Salsa; Chicken, Corn & Monterey Jack Enchiladas with Green Chili Sauce; & Summer Mixed Berry Crisp.
Thursday - Mediterranean : Kalamata Tapenade with Roasted Red Pepper & Crostini; Sun-dried Tomato & Prosciutto Tart; Minestrone Soup; Mediterranean Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Angel Hair Pasta; Mini Turkey Burgers on Pita Triangles with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce; Garbanzo Bean, Tomato, Green Bean & Feta Salad; & Almond Butter Pound Cake with Powdered Sugar.
Friday - Asian Cuisine : Turkey & Vegetable Lettuce Wraps; Vegetable Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce; Asian Beef in Crisp Wonton Cups; Pork Satay with Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce; Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing; Vegetable Fried Rice; & Fortune Cookies. Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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