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| Class | Day, Date & Time | Instructor | Fee | |
SHRIMP & SALMON SPECIALTIES |
Tuesday March 3
|
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| If your friends & family love Shrimp & Salmon, learn new recipes for many great meals. These could become most frequently requested favorites! Come for a great lesson of Shrimp & Sesame Phyllo Cigars with Apricot Dipping Sauce; Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto; Bacon wrapped Shrimp Kebobs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce; Shrimp Pot Pie; Salmon & Ricotta Manicotti with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce; Pecan Crusted Dijon Salmon with Rice Pilaf & Parmesan; & Potato Crusted Salmon with Tomato & Zucchini Ragout. | ||||
TAPAS & PAELLA |
Wednesday March 4
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Laura Slama |
$50 |
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| Come learn to create your own party with the gathering at this class. Our menu will be Phyllo wrapped Shrimp with Smoked Paprika Aioli; Sherry BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs; Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Aioli; Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce & Chicken Paella. | ||||
GRILLING, RUBS & MARINADES |
Wednesday March 4
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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| There are so many great flavors you can create on the grill using spices & marinades. Come learn an array of delicious grilled foods & inspiring ways to prepare them. We'll grill Spice Rubbed Chicken Breast Tacos with Grilled Poblano, BBQ Onions & Coleslaw; Grilled Pork Chops with Moroccan Spice Rub & Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Wine Marinated Beef Kebabs over Couscous; Grilled Fresh Salmon with Light Juniper & Sage Marinade; Blueberry Marinated Flank Steak Crostini with Chimichurri & Vidalia Onion Relish. Dessert will be Maple-Marinated Pineapple Skewers served with Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
SPECTACULAR SOUTHWEST |
Thursday March 5
|
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| Use dynamic flavors from local ingredients & seasonings for delicious & unique combinations. Sign up & learn to create your own. We'll prepare Roasted Pork & Green Chile Stew; Beef & Bean Chimichangas; Chile Rellenos Pie; Homemade Tortillas; Southwestern Cactus Salad & Drunken Pinto Beans. Dessert will be warm and light Sopaipillas with Honey. | ||||
PASTA WITH PASSION |
Thursday March 5
|
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Learn to make pasta from scratch & properly prepare store-bought for many satisfying meals. Join us to learn Fettuccine Alfredo with homemade Pasta; Butternut Squash Ravioli with Homemade Ravioli & Sage Butter Brown Sauce; Linguine with White Clam Sauce & Homemade Pasta; Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce; Bow Tie Pasta with Cream & Peas, served with Grilled Italian Sausage; Linguine with Pancetta & Tomato Sauce & Fiery Angel Hair Pasta. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday March 6
|
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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| Join us for lunch & enjoy a lesson of a wonderful Salmon dish. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Roasted Salmon with Red Bell Pepper & Ginger Relish served with Buttery Angel Hair Pasta. Dessert will be Chocolate Almond Cake with Brandy-Chocolate Sauce. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday March 6
|
Laura Slama |
$150 per couple |
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| Plan a culinary evening with a partner & be part of creating this delicious meal. When we're finished we'll sample wines selected to go with the menu. Couples will prepare Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes, Cannellini Beans & Pesto Mascarpone with Soup of Pasta & Fagioli, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Pancetta wrapped Beef with Porcini Mushroom Cream Sauce; Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Polenta & Classic Ratatouille, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Chocolate Molten Cakes with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Phyllo Crisps. | ||||
KNIFE SKILLS |
Saturday March 7
|
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| If you think having good knife skills will make your jobs in the kitchen easier & more efficient, you're absolutely right. Don't miss this opportunity to learn a variety of knife cuts & practice them under the watchful eye of our chef. This lesson will do more to give you knowledge & gain confidence about using a chef knife than any other. After you master these knife skills, we're pretty sure you'll look for recipes that require you to use your new chopping skills. Before you leave, we'll prepare a great stir-fry dish of Tangerine Shrimp with Sticky Brown Rice. | ||||
SHELLEY'S BRUSCHETTA BAR |
Saturday March 7
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Shelley Sikora |
$50 |
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| We've invited Shelley back to again guide us through two treasures and pleasures of Italian cuisine. First, we'll learn to make fresh Mozzarella Cheese from scratch. Shelley will then show us how to construct an authentic Italian Bruschetta bar with all the trimmings. This delightful combination creates a simple cocktail party with a fabulous array of Italian finger foods. Don't miss this opportunity to learn Crostini, Crisps & Crackers with Poor Man's Caviar; Sweet Golden Raisin Caponata; Sicilian Humus; Parmesan Cannoli; Pepper-crusted Steak with Horseradish Cream; Wild Mushrooms & a Blue Cheese, Walnut & Cranberry Frisee Salad. | ||||
SPRING COCKTAIL PARTY |
Tuesday March 10
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| Come learn a lovely menu you can use for all you special occasions this spring. This menu will give you a great excuse to have a party! Come learn Butternut Squash, Roasted Pepper & Queso Blanco Cheese Quesadillas with Lime Sour Cream Sauce; Smoked Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli; Tarragon Chicken Salad in Herbed Cream Puffs; Goat Cheese Mousse Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries & Candied Almonds; Coconut Chicken Skewers with Chipotle Honey Sauce; Apricot Pork Crostini with Ricotta Cheese & Cherry Port Wine Chutney & Mascarpone Fritters with Chilled Peach & Raspberry Soup. | ||||
LADIES NIGHT OUT |
Wednesday March 11
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| Ladies, gather your girlfriends for a fun evening, great lesson & delicious food! This will be an impressive menu to share with your friends when you're ready to entertain. Our lesson is Quesadillas with Lime Sour Cream & Pureed Mango Dip; Crab & Goat Cheese Empanadas with Mango Chutney; Fried Mini Meatballs in Saffron-Garlic Sauce; Corn Flan with Smoked Salmon; Stuffed Apricots & Figs in a Prosciutto Blanket; "Houston" Spinach Dip served with Pita Chips; Chicken Wings with Hot Honey Glaze & Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce. We'll enjoy all of this with a Pineapple Martini Cocktail. | ||||
IRISH FAVORITES |
Thursday March 12
|
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| Celebrate the Irish in you with a fun lesson & wonderful array of Irish specialties! Learn to prepare Mustard Glazed Corned Beef; Boxty Potato Cakes; Dublin Coddle (Sausages & Ham cooked with Potatoes & Onions); Brown Scones with Irish Butter; Baby Carrots & Onions in Cream & Ham & Pea Soup. Dessert will be Bailey's Fudge Cake. | ||||
CHICKEN MANY WAYS |
Thursday March 12
|
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| If you & your family love Chicken, enjoy an inspiring lesson & wonderful new recipes where Chicken is center stage. The hard part will be deciding which dish to serve your family first! Come to learn Grilled Chicken with Roasted Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette & Grilled Fingerling Potatoes; Balsamic Glazed Roasted Whole Chicken with Roasted Zucchini; Fried Chicken with Ancho Honey & Sweet Potato Biscuits; Chicken Marsala with Glazed Baby Carrots; Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Salsa Aioli over Baby Greens with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette; Chicken Cordon Bleu & Spanish Spice Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Parsley Mint Sauce. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday March 13
|
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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| Treat yourself to Amy's annual Irish feast! In this DEMONSTRATION class you'll enjoy Slow Baked Corned Beef with Brown Sugar Crust; Irish Potato Casserole & Braised Celery with Bacon. Dessert will be Irish Whiskey Pie. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday March 13
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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| Here is a fun lesson with a delicious menu which will be served with a sampling of wines. Couples will work together to create this gourmet meal. Join us to learn warm Basil Gnocchi Salad with Carpaccio of Tomatoes, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be pan sautéed Filet Mignon with Caramel-Brandy Mushroom Sauce; Creamed Spinach; Mediterranean Style Tomatoes stuffed with Rice, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Orange & Lime Pie with Meringue topping. | ||||
MOMS & KIDS COOK |
Saturday March 14
|
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 per person |
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| In this fun class Moms & kids (ages 8 & above) will work together to learn new recipes & have a morning of fun! You can impress your whole family when you serve them these recipes. Come to learn Mexican Spring Rolls with Lime Sour Cream Sauce; Fried Zucchini Strips with Ranch Sauce; Caesar Salad Chicken Wraps; Sausage, Sweet Peppers & Pesto Calzones; Mongolian Beef with Brown Rice & Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries. Dessert will be Banana & Chocolate Chip Spring Rolls with Vanilla Ice Cream. | ||||
SWEET ENDINGS |
Tuesday March 17
|
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| Learn to create these fabulous desserts from a pro - a pastry chef! Desserts don't get any better than this. Come for a great lesson to prepare Ganache Caramel Nougatine Tartlets; Chocolate Sticky Toffee Puddings with Sweet Cream; Strawberry & Cream Stack (Crepes, Custard & Strawberries); Hazelnut Gateau with Meringue, Whipped Cream & Raspberries; Mini Orange Crème Brûleé Tarts; Marbled Kahlúa Cheesecakes & Pear Frangipane Tarts. | ||||
SPRING COCKTAIL PARTY |
Wednesday March 18
|
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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| Take the opportunity to bring your friends together before you part for the season to enjoy a delightful spring-time party. They'll think you hired a caterer when you offer the menu from this lesson. Enjoy the fun as we prepare Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Phyllo Crisps; Southeast Asian Spicy Scallop "Lollipops;" Crispy Shrimp Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce & Baby Lamb Chops with Three Herb Persillade & Olive Oil Drizzle. | ||||
GREEK FESTIVAL |
Wednesday March 18
|
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| We'll take a little journey to the Greek Islands at this culinary lesson. You may be fantasizing about white sand between your toes as you enjoy these foods. Come for an inspiring lesson of Roasted Tomato Soup with Chive Yogurt & Croutons; Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki; Shrimp with Tomatoes, Feta & Ouzo; Chicken Breast Spanaki (stuffed with Spinach & Feta); Traditional Green Baked Fish with Tomatoes, Carrots & Olives & Crustless Spinach & Feta Pies with Greek Tomato Salad. Dessert will be Baklava Purses. | ||||
GARNISHING & PLATE DESIGN |
Thursday March 19
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Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| Learn to make your own beautiful platters & plate designs similar to ones you admire in restaurants. Our instructor will show you how - with a little knowhow & great recipes. Come for an inspiring lesson & prepare a Gourmet Cheese Board with a variety of imported & domestic Cheeses; Baked Camembert with Hazelnut Crust; Spicy Shrimp Dip with Homemade Potato Chips & Crackers; Bacon Cheddar Pastry Crisps; Artichoke & Spinach Swirls; Asparagus Parmesan Rolls; Crudités with French Onion Dip; Fresh Fruit Platter with Raspberry Cream Fruit Salad Dip; Easy Lemon Cookies; Jam Thumbprints & Super Duper Chocolate Cookies. | ||||
FRENCH CLASSICS |
Thursday March 19
|
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Enjoy a lesson of classic French cooking & learn why French cuisine is so revered. Our inspiring lesson will be Steamed Mussels in White Wine; Bibb Lettuce Salad with Vinaigrette Bouchon; Beef Tournedos with Sauce Béarnaise; Duchess Potatoes & Oven Roasted Haricots Verts with Herbs, Garlic & Blue Cheese. Dessert will be Crepes Suzette. | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday March 20
|
Laura Slama |
$25 |
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| Stop in for a lesson of a quick-cook seafood dish. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Sauté of Shrimp, Scallops & Asparagus over Linguine with Basil-Almond Pesto. Dessert will be Chocolate Cheesecakes with Caramel "Dust". | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday March 20
|
Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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| If you love to cook, bring your partner to assist you in preparing an outstanding gourmet menu. We'll sample wines to accompany the meal. Join us for Seared Sea Scallops with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, fresh Herb Salad & Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc & Buttermilk Chive Biscuits, served with Fume Blanc. The entrée will be Sautéed Salmon & Bacon Tournedos with Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms & Sauce Chateaubriand; Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Brown Onions, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Black & White Super Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream & Strawberries. | ||||
ULTIMATE COOKIES |
Saturday March 21
|
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| Have you met the ultimate cookie yet? If you're not sure, come take this fun class & learn a variety of the very best. Our fun lesson includes Chocolate Toffee Cookies; Lemon Cake Cookies with Lemon Glaze; Spritz Cookies with Raspberry Jam dipped in Ganache; Macaroons dipped in Chocolate; Ganache Meringue Kisses; Pecan Sandies & Everything Cookies with Peanut Butter, Nuts, Chocolate Chips & Oats. | ||||
BLENDER EXTRAODINAIRE |
Saturday March 21
|
Martie Sullivan |
$10 |
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| Come for a fun DEMONSTRATION to see the ultimate blender in action. The Vita-Mix blender has the power to be a food processor, grinder, juicer, food chopper & much, much more! This machine operates with a two horsepower motor & is capable of making Smoothies, Whole Food Juice (Vegetable & Fruit) Steaming Hot Soup, Nut Butters & Ice Cream. It's perfect for diet foods, vegetarians, cocktail-making & health enthusiasts. Come see it in action! We'll make & sample a little of it all! | ||||
FAJITA PARTY |
Tuesday March 24
|
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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| Fajitas are great for easy entertaining or when you want to enjoy a little Southwestern fare. Offer a variety of fixins' & let guests prepare their own! Our lesson includes Grilled Tilapia Fajitas with Peppers, Onions & Mango Salsa; Tequila Lime Shrimp Fajitas with Anaheim Peppers; Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak with Roasted Vegetables; Chorizo & Chicken Fajitas with Queso Fresco Cheese & Tomato Salsa; Spicy Pork Fajitas with Poblano & Tomatillo Guacamole. Dessert will be Sopaipillas with Strawberry Sauce & Cinnamon Ice Cream. | ||||
ITALIAN FINGER FOODS |
Wednesday March 25
|
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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| If you're a fan of Italian food, you won't want to miss the great class! Make your next gathering an Italian Culinary feast with these terrific bites. We'll prepare Fava Bean & Pancetta Toasts; Fontina Risotto Cakes with Parmesan & Chives; Smoked Mozzarella en Carrozza with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto; Polenta Canapes with Arugula, Parmesan & Pine Nuts; Insalata Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Reduction & Mini Pizzas with Pan-Roasted Shallots, Pecorino & Basil. | ||||
COOKING WITH CHILIES |
Wednesday March 25
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| There are many varieties of chilies with great flavors - some hot, some not. Come learn to use them to create more depth of flavors in your dishes. This fun & interesting lesson teaches Avocados with Jalapeno & Strawberry Salsa with Crispy Tortilla Strips; Chile Tortilla Soup & Cotija Cheese; Poblano Pepper-Cilantro Rice; Oven Roasted Chile Rellenos with Chipotle Asado Sauce; Roasted Corn, Asparagus & Crab Quesadilla with Chipotle Sauce; Shrimp with Lime, Chiles & Tequila; & Chicken Mole Poblano. | ||||
HERE'S THE BEEF!
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Thursday March 26
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Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| There are so many great Beef dishes! Come learn new ways to prepare it to add variety & a whole new repertoire of dishes to your menus. We'll prepare Flank Steak Pinwheels with Bacon, Mushroom, Onion & Herbs served with Rice Pilaf; Dijon Glazed Corned Beef with Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage; Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blue Cheese & Chive Butter & Jalapeno & Monterey Jack Cheese Grits; Greek-style Rib-Eye Steaks with Feta & Orzo & Beef Tenderloin with Ginger Shiitake Brown Butter Sauce with Polenta. | ||||
WINE & CHEESE PARTY |
Thursday March 26
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Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Here is a nice way to gather together all of your friends for a casual party. The lovely foods of this menu are easy to prepare yet offer a lot of variety and pair nicely with any wine you want to serve. Come for a fun lesson & learn to prepare Baked Brie en Croute with Apricot Jam; Warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Rosemary, Walnuts & Honey; Flatbread Pizzas with Fontina, fresh Tomato & Herbs; Grilled Bread with Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese & Olives; Pepper Jack Won Tons with Sweet & Sour Sauce; Pear, Leak & Gruyere Turnovers; & Toasted Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion "Sandwiches". | ||||
LUNCH & LEARN
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Friday March 27
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Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Take time out to enjoy a delicious lunch & DEMONSTRATION lesson of Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas Verdes served with Spanish Rice. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cake with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday March 27
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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| Bring a partner for a fun, delicious gourmet meal & sample a couple of wines selected to go with the meal. We'll prepare Italian Caesar Salad with Polenta Croutons, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Caramelized Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fontina & Bing Cherries; Risotto in a Lemon Cup; Broccoli Parmesan & Lemon with Sauce Mousseline, served with Chardonnay. Dessert will be Chocolate Soufflé with Chocolate Sauce. | ||||
SINGLES ENTERTAIN |
Saturday March 28
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| If you're single & don't cook much learn a few good recipes & use them to entertain or impress someone special. Have fun & sign up for a class that will help you look good, while you prepare food that tastes good! Our lesson is Chicken Satay with Honey Chipotle Glaze & Mango Sauce; Wild Mushroom & Gouda Tarts with Mixed Greens & Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette; Quiche Lorraine in Crepe Cups; Tilapia en Papillote with Herb Butter, Roasted Peppers, Artichokes & Olives; Braised Pork Chops with Apples & Vegetables & Cauliflower Casserole with Mornay Sauce. Dessert will be Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding with Irish Cream Sauce. | ||||
PIES & TARTS |
Tuesday March 31
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Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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| This lesson offers an assortment of Pies & Tarts for delicious savory dishes & best of the best desserts. Enjoy a lesson teaching how to make perfect crusts, then learn the combination to these recipes. We'll prepare Asparagus & Fontina Cheese Tarts; Mexican Beef Pie; Swiss Cheese & Bacon Pie; Apricot Cheese Pie; Plum Tart with Streusel Topping; Italian Almond Tart with Raspberry Jam & Chocolate Marshmallow Pie. | ||||
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