Sweet Basil March Cooking Classes

	FLATBREAD FANTASY	Saturday March 10 2:00 - 5:00 PM	Shelley Holman	$50
	Join Shelley as she debuts recipes from her upcoming new cookbook on Flatbreads. Learn delicious varieties for meals of every type in this fun afternoon of culinary delights. Come to learn Gluten-free Flatbread Dough topped with Pancetta wrapped Shrimp; Watercress Salad with Cucumber; Yogurt Soup served in "the Flatbread Bowl"; Mini BLT Pizzettes with Aged Goat Cheese; Mu-Shu style Chicken Wraps; Vegetarian Bean & Sage Pita Burgers with Blueberry Ketchup; Smoked Paprika Flank Steak Tacos with Napa Cabbage Slaw; & Pear Frangipane Tart with Pomegranate Sauce.

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	Class	Day, Date & Time	Instructor	Fee

	PIZZA ON THE GRILL	Tuesday March 13 9:30 AM-12:30 PM	Melissa Stockmar	Full
	If you haven't yet added a brick Pizza oven to your kitchen - no worries - this class offers a great alternative using your grill. Come for a fun session & learn to prepare these delicious grill baked Pizzas. Our combination is Tuna Pizza with Olive Tapenade & Feta Cheese; Black Pepper Crusted Steak Pizza with Blue Cheese Sauce, Caramelized Onions & Arugula; Pesto Chicken Pizza with Ricotta & Roasted Peppers; Potato & Rosemary Pizza with Roasted Garlic Olive Oil; Butternut Squash & Fontina Cheese Pizza with Pancetta; Pita Pizza with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Spiced Lamb, Artichokes, Olives, & Feta Cheese; & Strawberry Pizza with Sweetened Ricotta Cheese & Balsamic Drizzle.
	CROWD PLEASING	Wednesday March 14 9:30AM-12:30PM	Colleen Forgus	$55
	Come for a great lesson that will prepare you for entertaining groups - large & small. Planning, understanding portions & quantities, together with a great menu will get your ready for a successful gathering! Come learn Artful Vegetable Crudités with Buttermilk-Herb Dip; Antipasto Pasta & Garbanzo Bean Salad; Saucy Swedish Meatballs; Buffalo Chicken Kabobs with Ranch-Blue Cheese Dressing; & Beer-braised Bratwurst with Onions, Peppers & Horseradish-Cheddar. Desserts will be Espresso Ganache Brownies & Coconut Cupcakes.
	ADVANCED: SOUPS, SAUCES & SAUTE	Wednesday March 14 6:30-9:30 PM	Laura Slama	$60
	If you like to cook, come for an advanced class on these interesting & valuable subjects. Our lesson is Prosciutto-wrapped Scallop Brochettes with Sauce Béarnaise; Asparagus with Mushroom Beurre Blanc; Brandy Chicken with Sauce Dijonaise; Beef Tournedos with Caramelized Shallot & Port Reduction; Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Chive Sour Cream Drizzle; Wild Mushroom Soup in Puff Pastry Crust; Cherries Jubilee with House Made Vanilla Ice Cream.
	NEW IRISH TABLE	Thursday March 15 9:30AM-12:30PM	Amy Barnes	$55
	May the luck of the Irish be with you as you learn a bit of what the Irish fancy. These lovely Irish favorites are updated with bold, exciting flavors! Sign up for a great class & learn Dubliner & Guinness Cheese Dip; Smoked Salmon Chowder; Irish Whisky Braised Pork Shoulder with Colcannon; Beer-braised Irish Beef with Carrots, Onions, Bacon & Stout; Leeks au Gratin; Boxty Crisp Potato Pancakes; & dessert of Irish Sticky Toffee Pudding.
	WOK & ROLL	Thursday March 15 6:30-9:30PM	Linda Martin	Full
	Stir-fry opens the doors to a quick cook method & lots of variety with foods & flavors. Come enjoy a fun evening & learn to prepare Asian Noodles with Curried Shrimp; Stir-fry Fire Cracker Beef with Black Bean Sauce & Ginger; Stir-fry Vegetable Pot Stickers with Spicy Dipping Sauce; Chicken Moo Goo Gai Pan; Tofu & Vegetable Stir-fry with Rice; Vegetable Spring Rolls with Chinese Hot Mustard Sauce; & Stir-fried Sweet & Sour Pork with Steamed Rice.
	LUNCH & LEARN Sautéed Pork Medallions with Orange, Green Onion, & Cardamom Sauce	Friday March 16 12:00Noon-1:00PM	Linda Hunt	$25
	Here is an enticing menu you could enjoy sharing with your family & friends. Join us for a delicious lunch & DEMONSTRATION of Sautéed Pork Medallions with Orange, Green Onion, & Cardamom Sauce, served with Citrus & Basil Rice Pilaf. Dessert will be Glazed Brown Sugar-Almond Pound Cake with Chantilly Whipped Cream.
	CASUAL DINNER PARTY	Saturday March 17 9:30 AM-12:30 PM	Melissa Stockmar	Full
	Entertain with a menu everyone will enjoy for its flavors & fresh combinations. Come for a fun class & we'll prepare Fried Tomato Stack Sandwiches filled with Boursin Cheese; Mixed Greens with Garlic Chicken, Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds & Strawberry Balsamic Dressing; Prosciutto-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce; Phyllo Pockets filled with Pesto-stuffed Chicken & Red Pepper Cream Sauce; Seafood Spinach Lasagna; Zucchini & Parmesan Gratin; & Chunky Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce.
	VEGETARIAN EASE	Wednesday March 21 9:30AM-12:30PM	Colleen Forgus	Full
	If you eat little or no Meat, cook for a vegetarian or want to learn more about cooking with Vegetables, this valuable lesson offers lots of fresh ideas & creative recipes. Come to learn Spiced Lentil & Vegetable Soup; Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Risotto; Wild Mushroom Burgers with Roasted Garlic Aioli & Onion Confit; Vegetable Fried Rice; Artichoke, Leek & Taleggio Frittata served with Mixed Greens, Oranges, Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaigrette; Smokey Black Bean, Corn, Spinach & Cheddar Burritos with Salsa Fresca; & Asparagus Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce.
	MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY	Wednesday March 21 6:30-9:30 PM	Laura Slama	Full
	There are many reasons the cuisine of this region is associated with fresh, healthy foods. Come be part of this lesson so you can prepare Flatbreads with Mediterranean Salsa, Feta Crumbles; Feta, Mascarpone and Sun-dried Tomato Phyllo Cigars with Basil Oil Drizzle; Grilled Lamb Skewers with Kalamata Olive Dipping Sauce; Meatballs with Onion Salad, Yogurt Sauce & Pitas; Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Muhammara Sauce; & Orange Semolina & Polenta Cakes with Mixed Berries.
	GRILL FRIENDLY	Thursday March 22 9:30AM-12:30PM	Amy Barnes	$55
	Use your grill to cook a wide variety of entrees, side dishes & desserts! Find out how versatile the grill can be by preparing Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Burgers with Grilled Radicchio Salad & Sherry Mustard Dressing; Adobo-marinated Sirloin Steaks with Potato & Salsa wrapped in foil; Grilled Lemon Dijon Wings; Grilled Sausage & Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese; Grilled Butterflied Flank Steak Pinwheels Stuffed with Mushrooms & Bacon; Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter over Quinoa with Black Beans & Cilantro; & Apple Upside Down Biscuit Cake.
	LUNCH & LEARN Dragonfly Café Sandwich Greats	Friday March 23 12:00Noon-1:00PM	Colleen Forgus	Full
	Enjoy this DEMONSTRATION class where Colleen will treat us to her signature Dragonfly Café sandwiches of Cucumber & Smoked Salmon, Roast Beef & Asparagus & the favorite - Cranberry Chicken Salad. These are served with Salad of Saffron-scented Corn, Haricots Verts & Feta Cheese. Dessert is Pineapple-Coconut Trifle Parfait.
	GOURMET COUPLES	Friday March 23 6:30-9:30PM	Linda Hunt	Full
	Share the experience of this gourmet lesson with your partner. Join this group of couples to learn & prepare White Beans, Walnuts, & Herb Spread on Crostini with Tomato, Prosciutto Tarts & Mixed Greens, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée is Grilled Flank Steak with Bourbon-Peppercorn Butter Sauce; Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions, Sour Cream, Bacon, & Cheese; & Steamed Green Beans with Herbed Lemon Crumbs, served with Zinfandel. Dessert is Fudge-Pecan Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream and Kahlua Sauce.

	SPRING COCKTAIL PARTY	Saturday March 24 9:30AM-12:30PM	Melissa Stockmar	Full
	When it's your turn to entertain, offer this beautiful menu & enchant your guests with the flavors & creativity of this combination. Our menu is Apricot Pork Crostini with Ricotta Cheese & Cherry Chutney; Savory Cream Puffs filled with Pesto Chicken Salad & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes; Goat Cheese Mousse Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries & Candied Almonds; Butternut Squash & Queso Fresco Cheese Quesadillas with Honey Chipotle Drizzle; Smoked Salmon Bon Bons with Dill Aioli; Roasted Poblano & Corn Cheesecakes with Red Pepper Chutney; & Peach Frangipane Bars.

	ENTERTAINING ITALIAN STYLE	Saturday March 24 2:00-5:00PM	Shelley Holman	Full
	When it's time to entertain, the Italians know how to put on a party. Don't miss out - sign up & be part of creating this delicious party menu. We will prepare Insalata Caprese; Cioppino Stew; Pollo con Salsa al Mascarpone e Marsala; & Focaccia Versiliese. Dessert will be Ricotta Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate Espresso Sauce.
	SHRIMP & SALMON	Tuesday March 27 9:30 AM-12:30 PM	Melissa Stockmar	$55
	Treat yourself to a lesson with an array of wonderful Shrimp & Salmon recipes. These will be great for entertaining & family meals. Join us to learn Tempura Shrimp Nori Rolls with Mango, Avocado & Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce; Dill Cream Puffs with Poached Salmon Salad; Salmon & Asparagus Frittata; Cedar Planked Salmon with Mustard & Brown Sugar Glaze; Flatbread with Shrimp, Roasted Peppers, & Pesto Hummus; Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa; & Salmon Cannelloni with Lemon Cream Sauce.
	PIZZA, PANINI & ITALIAN GRILL	Wednesday March 28 9:30AM-12:30PM	Colleen Forgus	$50
	These great Italian specialties can be made in a short time when you have the recipes & know-how! Join us for this fun lesson to prepare Pizza Dough from scratch, then Spicy Italian Sausage, Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza; Vegetarian "Everything" Pizza; Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizza; Salami, Pepperoni, Ham Panini with Provolone, Pesto & Tapenade; Grilled Eggplant, Portobello Mushroom, Zucchini Panini with Smoked Fontina & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto; Grilled Prosciutto-wrapped Chicken Breasts stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil; Herbed Orzo; Grilled Steak & Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans & Cherry Tomatoes.
	ADVANCED: MEATS/FISH/GRILLING & SMOKING	Wednesday March 28 6:30-9:30 PM	Laura Slama	Full
	If you enjoy cooking, gain a greater understanding of these subjects in this interesting class. The lesson is Hot Smoked Trout with Lemon Aioli; Tea Smoked Scallops with Hoisin Vinaigrette; Grilled Swordfish Brined in Olive Oil, Lemon, Garlic & Herbs; Grilled Salmon with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto; Smoky Beef Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce; Adobo Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa; & Grilled New York Strip with Wild Mushroom Ragout.
	LOW FAT & LOVELY	Thursday March 29 9:30AM-12:30PM	Amy Barnes	Full
	This class will teach how to take the fat out of recipes you love. When you can adjust ingredients & add dynamic flavors, you'll be amazed how easy it is to drop those unwanted pounds. The lessons here can be applied to many of your recipes. Join us to learn Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Buttermilk, Squash & Herb Gravy; Creamy Penne alla Vodka; Spicy Wok Shrimp & Peppers with Coconut Rice; Braised Chicken Hawaii with Ginger, Curry & Brown Rice; Flank Steak & Avocado Fajitas with Homemade Salsa Verde & Whole Wheat Tortillas; Chicken Chilaquiles; & Low-Fat Buttermilk Bread Pudding with Strawberry Sauce.
	TUSCAN TRADITIONS	Thursday March 29 6:30-9:30PM	Linda Martin	Full
	Come learn a little about the magic combinations which make this cuisine enjoyed by so many. This authentic Tuscan menu includes Garlic & White Bean Hummus on Crostini; Fennel & Orange Salad with Walnuts & Olives; Fusilli with fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce; Prosciutto-wrapped Salmon with Balsamic Vinegar & Cherry Tomatoes; Mushroom-stuffed Chicken with White Wine Butter Sauce; Eggplant & Tomato Gratin; & Grilled Polenta Short Cakes with Marsala Strawberries & Whipped Cream.
	LUNCH AND LEARN Balsamic Marinated Vegetable & Chicken Kebabs, served with Couscous & Roasted Garlic	Friday March 30 12:00 Noon-1:00PM	Linda Martin	$25
	Here is a delicious menu to use for your entertaining needs this spring. Come for a DEMONSTRATION lesson & lunch of Balsamic Marinated Vegetable & Chicken Kebabs, served with Couscous & Roasted Garlic. Dessert will be Pear Tart with Apple-Cider Caramel Sauce.
	GOURMET COUPLES	Friday March 30 6:30-9:30PM	Laura Slama	Full
	Plan a night out with your partner spent cooking a great menu! Join us for Chipotle Crab Cakes with Panko Crust; & Southwestern Chopped Salad with Romaine, Avocado, Tomatoes, Raisins & Grilled Corn with Cotija Vinaigrette, served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée is Fontina & Sun-dried Tomato-stuffed Flank Steak; Smashed New Potatoes with Sweet Onions & Garlic Oil; & Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Drizzle, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Vanilla Roulade with Strawberry Cream Filling & Drunk Raspberry Garnish.
	MOMS & KIDS COOK	Saturday March 31 9:30AM-12:30PM	Melissa Stockmar	$50 each
	This class is for Moms & kids (ages 8 & above) who like to cook together. Come learn a variety of new meals for the entire family. We'll prepare Fried Cheese Ravioli with Pesto Cream Sauce; Cheese Burger Soup; Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey; Mexican Lasagna with Flour Tortillas & Ground Chicken; Stuffed Crust Margarita Pizza; Mini Shepherd's Pies with Biscuit Dough; & Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake.

	FARMER'S MARKET FINDS	Saturday March 31 2:00 - 5:00 PM	Linda Hunt	$50
	Here is a class with lots of creative ideas on how to use the wonderful ingredients you find at the Farmer's Markets. Come learn a delicious array of recipes you can use throughout the seasons. We'll prepare Salad of Mixed Greens & Goat Cheese with Garlic & Sherry Wine Vinaigrette; Fresh Vegetable Soup with Basil Drizzle; Grilled Chicken Breast with Relish of Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, & Herbs; Roasted Beets with Dill, Orange Zest & Blue Cheese; Curried Zucchini Gratin with fresh Tomato Sauce; Ginger-Sesame Asparagus; & Apple Tart Tatin.

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