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ITALIAN FAMILY DINNERS |
Thursday October 1
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Linda Martin |
$55 | |
Learn to make new exciting family dinners with Italian inspired recipes. Our instructor will share secrets of her Italian family's recipes. Come for a fun class to prepare Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Italian Roast Chicken with Green Beans & Caramelized Shallots; Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Mixed Greens & Italian Vinaigrette; Italian Meatball Soup with Vegetables & White Beans; Spinach & Ricotta "Rolled Lasagna" with braised Broccoli & Garlic; Spaghetti Puttanesca with oven roasted Zucchini & "main dish" Italian Chicken Salad with Garlic Bread. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN
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Friday October 2
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LINDA MARTIN |
$25 |
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Here is a fabulous lunch, teaching recipes you'll want to prepare for your family. Our DEMONSTRATION is Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches served with Southern-style Coleslaw. Dessert will be melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Custard Sauce. Will you think you've died and gone to heaven? You bet! |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday October 2
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Plan a special evening with your partner preparing a delicious gourmet meal & enjoy a sampling of wines. Couples will work together to create an appetizer of Asparagus Vichyssoise with Mint & Portobello Bruschetta with Rosemary Aioli, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be roasted Chicken stuffed with Goat Cheese with a Macadamia Nut Crust; Wild Mushroom Bundles wrapped in Greens & Parsnip Puree with sautéed Brussels Sprouts Leaves, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Chocolate Chip & Peanut Blondies with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce. |
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SWEET LITTLE CAKES |
Saturday October 3
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Melissa Blackburn |
Full |
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Sign up to learn an array of cake & cupcake recipes you'll enjoy & treasure for a long time! The light & luscious varieties we're making will be: Chocolate Hazelnut & Kahlua Cupcakes; White Chocolate Cupcakes with Macadamia Nut Brittle; Spiced Sour Cream & Apple Cupcakes with Brandy Cream Frosting; Key Lime Cupcakes with Meringue Frosting & Candied Lime Zest; Banana Chocolate Chip Cake; Marbled Lemon-Blueberry Butter Cake with Lemon Butter Cream Frosting & Chocolate Guinness Beer Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting. |
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FAST, FRESH 30 MINUTE DINNERS |
Tuesday Oct 6
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Melissa Blackburn |
$55 | |
In our continuing series focused on healthy, quick dinners for Moms, this class stands out with an array of delicious, quick & easy meals. Get inspired to make great dinners for your family. Come to learn roasted Tomato Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese & Bacon Sandwiches; Sausage & Mushroom Ragu with Penne Pasta; Apple Chutney & Cheddar stuffed Chicken Breasts with Rice Pilaf; roasted Pork Meatballs with Garlic-Thyme Polenta & Red Onion Tomato Sauce; Broiled Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola Sauce & Sautéed Green Beans; Portuguese-style Haddock (roasted Haddock with Onions and Prosciutto) with crispy Fried Potatoes; Grilled Balsamic Vegetable Panini with Basil drizzle & Goat Cheese Spread. |
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ESSENCE OF COOKING |
Tuesdays October 6-Dec 22
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Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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This 12 week series is for all who want to really learn to cook or learn more about all facets of cooking. This course includes lectures; written materials; demonstrations of culinary terms; techniques & tools; ingredient selection; menu planning & presentation techniques. Hands-on lessons will be: Knife Skills & Kitchen Basics; Soup & Sauces; Sauté; Egg Cookery; Grilling & Roasting; Fish & Shellfish; Potatoes, Pasta & Rice; Breads; Desserts; Hors d'oeuvres; International Cuisine & Graduation Dinner Party. |
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EAST MEETS WEST |
Wednesday October 7
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Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Treat yourself to a culinary adventure & explore how to meld flavors from eastern & western cultures with amazing results! Come & learn Grilled Pizza with Asian Pesto Shrimp; Seared Ginger Scallops with Sweet Potato Risotto; Lamb Ravioli with Curried Cream Sauce; Spicy Salmon & Jicama Sushi Rolls with Avocado Crema; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin BBQ Sauce & Crispy Green Bean "Fries." Dessert will be Green Tea White-Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies. |
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THE ART OF CANNING |
Wednesday October 7
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 | |
Learn the methods & guidelines for successful canning & preserving. Combine the fall harvest & this wonderful array of recipes & you'll have the makings of truly delicious specialties. Join us to make Green Tomato Relish; Dill Pickles; Jalapeno Jelly; Apple Butter; Tomato & Peach Chutney; Pear Preserves & Sweet Peach Pickles. |
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GRILLED SANDWICHES |
Thursday October 8
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Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Turn sandwiches into gourmet meals your family & friends will request again & again. This lesson offers an array of international specialties. Come & learn Spanish Ham & Manchego Cheese Monte Cristo with Raspberry Preserves; Grilled Cuban Sandwiches with Pork, Turkey & Swiss Cheese served with Garlic Soup; Shrimp & Tomatillo Quesadilla with Avocado & Pink Grapefruit Salad; Flank Steak Panini with Matchstick Fries & Prosciutto & Fig Panini on Ciabatta. |
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FISH AND SHELLFISH |
Thursday October 8
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Linda Martin |
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$60 | |
Expand your knowledge of cooking Fish & Shellfish using a variety of preparation methods. This lesson includes an accompaniment with each Fish recipe. Come enjoy a lesson of Potato Crusted Cod with Brown Butter Sauce; Grilled Oregano Shrimp with Orzo, Feta, Tomatoes & Dill; Beer Battered Fish & Chips with Malt Vinegar; Seared Scallops with Ginger Beurre Blanc & Sweet Potato Relish; Vietnamese-style roasted Trout with Sweet & Sour Sauce; Grilled Salmon with Orange-Balsamic Glaze; & Roasted Monkfish with Roasted Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic & Olive Oil. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN
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Friday October 9
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Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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Sign up to enjoy a delicious lunch & a lesson you can use often. This DEMONSTRATION will teach Parmesan-crusted Lemon Chicken, served over wilted Spinach with Garlic Slivers & Herb-roasted Carrots. Dessert will be Pear & Toasted Walnut Upside-Down Cake with Brandied Whipped Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday October 9
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Laura Slama |
$150 per couple | |
Treat yourself & your partner to a fun & challenging culinary adventure. This gourmet lesson includes a sampling of wines with the meal. Join us to prepare pan-seared Sea Scallops with Tomato Beurre Blanc; Ratatouille & Goat Cheese Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Fontina Stuffed Chicken Breast, wrapped in Prosciutto; fresh Angel Hair Pasta with roasted Shallot Oil; & Roma Tomatoes stuffed with Capers, Olive & Pine Nuts, served with Chianti. Dessert will be Poached Pear Galette with warm White Chocolate Sabayon. |
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FALL FINGER FOODS |
Saturday October 10
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Melissa Blackburn |
$55 | |
Now is a beautiful time to plan a fall themed party. Start with a lesson of these delicious morsels; add your own special cocktails & you'll have the makings of a fabulous gathering! Come learn to prepare Thyme Shortbread Crackers topped with Goat Cheese Mousse & Port Wine Cherry Chutney; Smoked Salmon "Bonbons" with Lemon Dill Aioli; Parmesan Polenta Squares with Sun-dried Tomato Salsa & Fried Basil; Pesto Shrimp Phyllo Cigars with Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce; Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Blue Cheese Spread & Mushroom Tapenade; Phyllo Cups filled with Cranberry Chicken Salad; Mini Tartlets filled with Frangelico Chocolate Mousse topped with Chocolate Curls & Candied Hazelnuts. |
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SALMON AND SHRIMP |
Tuesday Oct 13
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Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Are Salmon & Shrimp favorites? Come for a fun lesson & learn to prepare Almond Shrimp Cakes with Chili Cream Sauce; Coconut Lime Shrimp Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce; Lemon Risotto with Shrimp & Asparagus; Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Pot Pies; Mustard & Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon with Green Beans & Caramelized Shallots; Cedar Plank Salmon with Parsley Pesto & Red Pepper Relish; & Dill Cream Puffs stuffed with Poached Salmon Salad & Lemon Aioli. |
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LADIES NIGHT OUT |
Wednesday October 14 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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Ladies, it is time to get out & have a little fun with your girlfriends. We're making a party with fabulous hors d'oeuvres & a cocktail to sip at the end of class! Join us for Chorizo Taquitos with fresh Orange & Tomato Salsa; Phyllo Cups with Curried Roasted Vegetables; Smoky Chipotle Hummus with Toasted Pita Triangles; Marinated Olives, Mushrooms, Tomatoes & Onions on Crostini with Shaved Parmesan & Grilled Steak Bites with Chimichurri Sauce. Dessert will be Dark Chocolate Mini Cupcakes with Espresso Cream. Our cocktail is Camparita (Fresh squeezed Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, & Lime with Tequila, Orange Liqueur & Campari). |
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FAMILY DINNERS-SIDE DISHES |
Thursday October 15
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Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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If you're a Mom in need of easy, family pleasing side dish recipes, this could be a valuable lesson. Come to learn Buttered Barley Risotto with Parmesan Cheese & Portobello Mushrooms; Double Dutch Macaroni & Cheese with Spinach; Shell Pasta with Peas, Cream, Parsley & Mint; Butternut Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto; Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Sage Butter; Caribbean-style Red Beans with long grain Rice & mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms with Mushroom Stuffing. |
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PIES AND TARTS |
Thursday October 15
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Linda Hunt |
$55 |
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Does the thought of making a Pie or Tart Crust send you running for the pre-made variety at the grocery store? Come so we can teach you to make your own (they taste much better) & see how easy it is with a little know-how. We'll make a wonderful variety of sweet & savory Pies & Tarts. Come to learn Seafood, Tomato & Herb Cream Tart; Classic Quiche Lorraine & Pissaladière (Onion Tart with Olives and Anchovies); Pie with pressed-in Crust; Bittersweet Chocolate & Hazelnut Tartlets with Caramel-Espresso Sauce & Sherry Whipped Cream; Classic Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust; Blackberry & Raspberry Galette. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN
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Friday October 16
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Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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Join our culinary celebration of Oktoberfest & treat yourself to an outstanding German-inspired lunch! Our DEMONSTRATION is Beef Rouladen (Beef Rolls with Onions, Mustard & Pickles); Egg Noodles with Poppy Seeds & Brown Butter & Braised Red Cabbage with Apples. Dessert will be warm Cinnamon Apple Strudel with Whipped Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday October 16
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Plan a date with your partner & come for a fun evening of gourmet food preparation & wine sampling. Our menu will be Artichoke, Cherry Tomato & Feta Salad with Artichoke-Pesto Crostini, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Pumpkin, Pistachio & Pine Nut Crusted Pork Chop with Chocolate & Roasted Poblano Sauce; Twice Baked Garlic Soufflés & Tomatoes stuffed with Bulgar, Pine Nuts & Herbs, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Nectarines with Ricotta-Vanilla Cream & Pine Nut Brittle served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. |
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30 MINUTE MEALS - UNDER PRESSURE |
Saturday October 17
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Russ Wolff |
$10 |
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If you've always been a little afraid of pressure cookers, come learn about them & see why they can't blow up any more! This is great for working families who feel "pressure" to get dinner going in a short time. Our friends Russ & Kristi will DEMONSTRATE how to use them & cut your cooking time in one third. They'll prepare Pulled BBQ Pork; Herb-stuffed Chicken & Risotto - which, of course, they'll want you to sample. We'll offer a 10% discount off our Fissler Pressure Cookers. |
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CHICKEN WITH ATTITUDE |
Tuesday October 20
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Shelley Sikora |
$55 |
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Enjoy a lesson focused on not your ordinary Chicken! Learn an array of recipes with dynamite flavors geared for family dinners & entertaining! Come prepare Yucatan Chicken Skewers with Peanut Red Chili BBQ Sauce & Red Cabbage Slaw; oven Roasted Chicken Saltimbocca; Chicken Sausage Rigatoni with Spicy Vodka Sauce; Chicken Drumettes with Muhammara Sauce; One-Bad Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad; Vodka Pepper Chicken with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes; & Italian Chicken in Red Wine. |
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SHELLFISH EXTRAVAGANZA |
Wednesday Oct 21
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Laura Slama |
$60 |
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If you're a shellfish lover, come learn more of the fine points in preparation of a variety of shellfish. Our lesson will be Crab & Smoky Corn Chowder; Clams Oreganata with fresh Linguine, Tomatoes & Capers; Shrimp & White Bean Sauté with Tomatoes, Oregano & Garlic; Sweet & Spicy Seared Scallops with Spicy Apricot Sauce; Mussels Mediterranean served with Crusty Garlic Toasts & last but not least, Lobster Risotto with Chives & Parmesan. |
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LOW FAT GOURMET |
Thursday October 22
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Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Treat yourself & your family to calorie trimming meals that are easy to plan & prepare. Each dish seems like a treat so it's hard to believe these are low-fat recipes! Come & learn pan-seared Chicken with Garlic Sauce; Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower & Carrots; Moroccan-spiced Pork Chops with Apricot Couscous; Succotash with grilled Scallops & Parsley Oil; Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti; Mexican Lean Ground Beef over Polenta; Apple & Onion braised Chicken with Lemon Rice & Seasonal Vegetables. Dessert will be Coconut Angel Food Cake. |
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SUSHI SAVVY |
Thursday October 22
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Linda Martin |
$60 | |
If you're a Sushi lover, come learn to make it for yourself so you can enjoy it at home. Our lesson will have you rolling & wrapping through the evening, so plan to come hungry. We'll learn to prepare Sushi Rice; "She Crab" Roll (Crab, Fish Roe, Cucumber); Tuna Tempura Roll (Tuna, Ginger, Garlic); Beef Tataki Sushi Roll (seared Beef; Julienne Carrot, Green Onion); Inside-out Shrimp and Avocado Roll; Ginger &Vegetable Maki & Sweet Rice Nigiri Dessert Sushi. |
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LUNCH AND LEARN
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Friday October 23
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Laura Slama |
Full |
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Join us for a fabulous lunch & DEMONSTRATION to learn a yummy menu you'll want to prepare for your family & friends. Come for Flank Steak stuffed with Goat Cheese, Spinach & Sun-dried Tomatoes, served with Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Parsnips & Carrots. Dessert will be Caramelized Apple Galette with warm Toffee Sauce. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday October 23
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Linda Hunt |
Full |
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You & your partner will enjoy the classic flavor combinations in this class. We'll start with Garlic-Stuffed Mushrooms & Shrimp with Citrus Dipping Sauce and Crostini, served with Sauvignon Blanc. Our entrée is Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Herb Stuffing and Béarnaise Sauce with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes & Stir-Fried Julienne of Vegetables with Basil and Lemon, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. And for dessert: Pecan-dusted Puff Pastry and Caramelized Pear Napoleons. |
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PIZZA ON THE GRILL |
Saturday October 24
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Linda Martin |
Full | |
OK Pizza lovers - here is a really fun class that will have you cooking your pizza the best way possible - on the grill! We'll start by making crusts from scratch, then we'll make Fontina, Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza; Pizza Margarita with Classic Pizza Crust; Roasted Chicken, Herb & Cherry Tomato Pizza with Asiago & Fontina on Rosemary Wheat Crust; Potato, Rosemary & Gruyere Pizza with Cornmeal Dusted Crust; Wild Mushroom Pizza with Caramelized Onions on Parmesan Crust; Grilled Pizza with Spicy Italian Sausage & Fresh Tomato Sauce on Rosemary Crust; & Shrimp & Cilantro Pesto Pizza on Classic Crust. |
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PASTA AND POLENTA |
Wednesday October 28
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Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Learn how light & delicious homemade Pasta & Polenta really are when you make them from scratch. Add the right sauce & you have sensational combinations for all types of meals. Join us to learn Sun-dried Tomato, Goat Cheese & Ricotta Mezzaluna (Half Moon Shaped Stuffed Pasta) with Olive Oil, Tomato & Caper Sauce; Späetzle in Brown Butter Sauce with Crusted Pork Medallions; Classic Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Vodka Cream Sauce; Shrimp Wonton Ravioli with Red Bell Pepper Sauce; Polenta Terrine - layers of Basil Pesto & Polenta; & Sun Dried Tomato Polenta. Dessert will be sweet Mascarpone Polenta with Vanilla Bean & Strawberry Preserves. |
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GRILLING, RUBS & MARINADES |
Thursday October 29
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Amy Barnes |
Full | |
Take your grilling to new heights & entertain friends & family using these methods & fabulous new recipes. This fun lesson will have you preparing Chile rubbed Shrimp with Avocado Corn Cocktail; grilled Pork Loin Chops with Aniseed Rub & Mango Mojo; grilled Bacon-wrapped marinated Chicken; grilled seasonal Vegetables with Chipotle Butter; Honey Mustard-marinated Beef Kabobs; Onion Cheese Bread & grilled Butter Rum Pound Cake. |
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ITALIAN FINGER FOODS |
Thursday October 29
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Linda Hunt |
$55 | |
Learn an array of Italian finger foods to serve at all of your special occasions! Everyone loves Italian food - so learn to prepare some of the best! You'll create Mozzarella en Carozza (bite-sized Grilled Cheese Sandwich); roasted Black Olives & Pearl Onions; Bagna Càuda with Crudités; Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites; Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts with Olive Oil & Basil Puree; Salsa Verde with Grilled Shrimp; Broiled Ricotta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomato Relish. When we're finished, we'll enjoy our little feast with Bellinis (Sparkling Wine & Peach Nectar). |
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LUNCH AND LEARN
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Friday October 30
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Amy Barnes |
$25 | |
Here is an easy & fast method for preparation of a delicious traditional sandwich. Come for a DEMONSTRATION & learn how to use a pressure cooker to make French Dip Sandwiches, with Horseradish Cream, served with Vinegar & Coarse Salt Roasted Potatoes. Dessert will be a very yummy Chocolate Chip Pie. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday October 30
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Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple | |
Invite your partner to enjoy an evening of gourmet cooking & wine sampling. Join us for Baked Eggplant & Goat Cheese with Tomato-Mint Sauce & Arugula-Fava Bean Crostini, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Puff Pastry wrapped Salmon with Watercress Mousse & Champagne-Chive Butter Sauce & Broccoli-Parmesan Gratin, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Strawberries Romanoff (Strawberries soaked in Orange Liqueur & Orange Juice) served with Crème Fraiche Ice Cream & crisp Cookies. |
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PASTA POWER |
Saturday October 31
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Melissa Blackburn |
Full |
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If your family loves Pasta, you won't want to miss this class! This inspiring lesson will add lots of new favorites to your dinner menus. Come to learn Spinach Lasagna with Bolognese Ragu; Tagliatelle with Walnut, Ricotta & roasted Garlic Pesto; Rigatoni with Sausage, Peas & Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce; Spaghetti with Clams, White Wine & Tomatoes; Ricotta & Thyme Gnocchi with Pancetta Tomato Sauce; Butternut Squash Ravioli with Pecan-Cranberry Brown Butter Sauce & Mediterranean Herb Linguini with roasted Chicken, Peppers, & Olives. |
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CONVECTION COOKING |
Saturday October 31
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Sally Ault & Linda Martin |
Full | |
If you would like to unravel the mysteries of your convection oven & all the ways it works the best-here's your chance to learn. In this DEMONSTRATION, we'll show & explain how convection cooking works to make Quesadillas; Salmon with Beurre Blanc; Tri-tip Steak; baked Green Beans; Dauphinoise Potatoes; & Peach Tarts for dessert. Come hungry, you'll go away confident - with all questions answered & knowing how to use your convection oven for all types of cooking & baking! |
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