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CREATIVE CHICKEN |
Tuesday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Are you ready to learn outstanding new Chicken dishes for great family meals? Sign up & learn to prepare Chicken Goulash with Biscuit Dumplings; Sautéed Chicken Cakes with Sweet Tomato & Red Pepper Sauce; Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Pie with Polenta Crust; Chicken & Corn Chowder with Corn Rolls; Brie stuffed Chicken in Apple Wood Smoked Bacon with Maple Cream Sauce; Chicken Pesto & Sun-dried Tomato Phyllo Cigars & Mustard Chicken Wellington with Tarragon Beurre Blanc. |
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FOODS OF CHILE |
Tuesday September 2 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Experience a little South American culinary magic at this Chilean cooking class. Our interesting & delicious lesson includes Chilean Corn Casserole; Poultry & Vegetable Stew; Artichokes stuffed with Tuna & Celery Salad; Fish with Tomatoes & Onions; Creamy Skinned Beans with Paprika Oil & Baked Ginger Snap Crusted Chilean Bass with Kiwi Lime Sauce. Dessert is Chilean Alfajores Corn Cakes with Honey. | |||||||
PHYLLO & PUFF PASTRY |
Wednesday |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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This lesson will add nice variety to your menu planning & great knowledge to your cooking repertoire. Learn the ins and outs using Phyllo & Puff Pastry as we prepare Puff Pastry Wrapped Garlic & Herbed Chicken; Prosciutto Pinwheels with Stone Ground Mustard-Honey Sauce; Apple & Brie Puff Pastry Tartlets; Tiropitas (Greek Cheese Pastry in Phyllo) with Kalamata Olive Tapenade; Phyllo wrapped Shrimp with Smoked Paprika Aioli & classic Baklava. |
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WINE & CHEESE PARTY |
Thursday |
Linda Hunt |
$50 |
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A great theme for a casual gathering is a Wine & Cheese party. When you master the lessons of this class you'll have a "spread" you'll love to serve & guests happy to be included. Come for a fun lesson of White Cheddar "Puffs" with Green Onions; Pancetta, Leek & Goat Cheese Tartlets; Melted Rosemary Brie on Apple Wedges; Cheese, Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Phyllo Burritos; Goat Cheese Marinated with Lemon & Herbs; Crisp Cheddar Crackers & Cheese "Truffles." |
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CASSEROLE CRAVINGS |
Thursday |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Add these do-ahead recipes to your list of family favorites. Come for a great class to learn Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole; Baked Shrimp with Feta & Parmesan; Make-ahead Spinach Manicotti; Tomato-Chicken Parmesan; Ham & Chicken Noodle Casserole; Green Chile Rice Casserole & Apple Walnut Bread Pudding. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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You & your partner will have a fabulous culinary experience when you sign up for this class. Our lesson includes a sampling of wines. Come to learn Hot Gingered-Shrimp Salad with Cherry Tomato & Olive Bruschetta, served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be Fillet of Beef stuffed with Arugula, Red Pepper & Sausage; Eggplant & Napa Goat Cheese Ravioli with Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce & Roasted Asparagus with Caper Dressing, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Profiteroles with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Strawberries & Chocolate Sauce. |
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PIZZA PERFECTION |
Saturday September 6 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Learn to make your own Pizzas with the best Crust, Sauce & Toppings. When you make your own with these recipes, you'll know the best are made at home. We'll start with Crust-making then prepare Cajun Pizza with Andouille Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Shrimp; Baked Potato Pizza with Garlic Mashed Potato Spread topped with Cheese, Bacon & Green Onion; Chicken Alfredo Pizza with Roasted Vegetables; Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions & Portabella Mushrooms; Southwest Pizza with Black Beans, Corn Relish, Green Chilies & Chipotle Chicken; Fontina Cheese, Arugula, Prosciutto & Sun-dried Tomato Pizza & Dessert Pizza with Honey Mascarpone & Balsamic Marinated Berries. |
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CREATIVE KIDS LUNCHES |
Tuesday September 9 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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This class teaches healthy, delicious kid favorite lunches for home, school, or on the go. Feed your kids the best with Mediterranean Chicken in Whole Wheat Pita Pockets with Hummus; Homemade Granola with Dried Fruit Bars; Vegetable & Cheese Quiche; Grilled Pizza with Roasted Peppers, Shrimp & Pesto; Chicken Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries; Club Sandwich Pinwheels & Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Brownie Chunks & Honey Roasted Peanuts. |
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ITALIAN DELIGHTS! |
Tuesday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Treat yourself to a Italian culinary lesson & experience these flavors so you can make these delightful melt in your mouth foods at home. Join us to learn Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta; Tortellini with Bolognese Sauce; Northern Italian Caponata & Potatoes; Risotto with Asparagus; Chicken Parmesan & Fettuccine with Red Clam Sauce. Dessert will be Tiramisu. |
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A SCHOOL OF FISH |
Wednesday September 10 |
Laura Slama |
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Sign up for a lesson on the fundamentals of Fish preparation & learn an outstanding collection of recipes. This class will prepare Coriander Crusted Ahi Tuna with Fennel Slaw; Swordfish Satay with Lemon-Grass Gremolata; Phyllo wrapped Salmon bundles with Wasabi Cream; Halibut Tacos with creamy Avocado-Lime Sauce; Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass with Red Curry Sauce over Basmati Rice & Pan-seared Scallops with crispy Bacon & Lentil Salad. | |||||||
PASTA PERFECTION |
Wednesday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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This class will teach how to make your own homemade Pasta; in addition we'll cook a variety of store bought Pasta in varying shapes & sizes then create fabulous Sauces to go with them. Come for a great lesson of Crab Salad Napoleons with fresh-made Pasta; fresh-made Corn Tortelli (large Tortellini) with Tarragon Butter; Penne with Calamari & White Wine Sauce; Pappardelle with Ricotta; Herb Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce; Fusilli with Shiitake Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe & Prosciutto & Zucchini Pansotti (Ravioli) with Cheese. |
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SOUTHERN COMFORT |
Thursday September 11 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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There are many delicious things we can learn from the cuisine of the south. Come for an inspiring lesson to make your own Southern "Comfort" Foods! Our lesson will be Oven Fried Pork Chops; Southern Grits Casserole; Chicken & Dumplings; Texas Caviar (Black Eyed Pea Salad); Corny Corn Bread & Delicious Greens & Ham. Dessert will be Fresh Peach Custard Pie. |
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FARMER'S MARKET FAIRE |
Thursday |
Tracy Dempsey |
$55 |
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For all who enjoy shopping at Farmer's Markets, this class is will teach how to use the lovely local ingredients in creative preparations. Come learn to create this menu of Summer Squash, Tomato & Mozzarella Tart with Fresh Garden Basil Pesto; Baby Greens with Roasted Beets with local Goat Cheese Crumbles & Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette; Roasted Free-Range Chicken with Moroccan Spices & Arizona Dates; Parsleyed New Potatoes & Carrots. Dessert will be Summer Melon Carpaccio with Mint & Basil-Lime Sorbet. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Linda Hunt |
$24 |
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Come & enjoy an inspiring DEMONSTRATION & delicious lunch. Join us for Porcini Crusted Beef Filet with fresh Herb Butter served with Fried Ciabatta. Dessert will be Apple Torte with Crème Anglaise. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$140 per couple |
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Here's a great way to spend a relaxing evening with someone special. Join our class, create a great menu & enjoy a sampling of wines. Couples will prepare Fava Bean Toasts & Asparagus Soup with Red Pepper Sauce & Lump Crabmeat, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Cheese & Wild Mushroom-Tomato Bordelaise Sauce; Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Extra-Virgin Olive Oil & Risotto Cakes, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream. |
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MOM & KIDS COOK |
Saturday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 per person |
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This class is for Moms & kids (ages 8 & above) who like to cook together. This fun lesson teaches great recipes you & the rest of your family will love. We will learn to prepare Chicken & Cream Cheese Taquitos with Roasted Tomato Salsa; Fried Meat Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Sausage & Pepper Calzones; Spaghetti Pie & BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Waffle Fries & Cheese Sauce. Dessert will be Cherry & Almond Biscotti with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. |
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BEGINNING COOKING |
Tuesdays |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$165 |
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If you want to learn to cook, sign up for this series & learn three great menus & a lot about ingredients, cooking methods & techniques. Each week teaches a different lesson. Week One: Chicken Tortilla Soup; Mixed Green Salad with Roasted Tomato Dressing & fresh Croutons; Chicken Picatta with Pan Sauce; Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots. Dessert will be Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberries & Whipped Cream. Week Two: Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Chile-Lime Vinaigrette with Biscuits; Broccoli & Cheese Casserole; Pork Chops with Mustard & Cream & Risotto Milanese. Dessert will be Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce. Week Three: Corn & Green Chili Chowder; Caesar Salad; Grilled Flank Steak with Red Wine Sauce & Tiramisu for dessert. |
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FAST SAUTE & SAUCES |
Wednesday |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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Learn the technique of sauté combined with sauce making for endless possibilities of entrees & side dishes. We'll prepare Classic Spaghetti Carbonara with Roasted Garlic Bread; Pasta Salad with Smoked Salmon, Red Onions & Capers in Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette; Grilled Flank Steak with Rosemary-Merlot Sauce & Fingerling Potatoes; Pan-seared Pork Chops with Spicy Apple Chutney; Sesame-Almond Crusted Ahi Tuna with Avocado-Wasabi Oil & Chocolate & Caramel Bread Pudding with easy Caramel Sauce. |
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MARVELOUS MARTINIS |
Wednesday |
Paul Johnson |
$10 |
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Discover how marvelous a Martini can be when you can make your own Chocolate Martinis! This DEMONSTRATION combines Martini-making with a lesson on quick Hors d'oeuvres using Emile Henry's Flame Top Cookware. We'll also show how to make Sourdough Bread in under an hour while we sip these luscious concoctions. |
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SALAD & BREAD |
Thursday |
Paul Johnson |
$10 |
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Our friend Paul is back to DEMONSTRATE the use of Emile Henry's Flame Top Cookware. This versatile oven and stove top ceramic cookware can be used for serving as well. Paul will prepare Fried Chicken then turns it turns into a Salad, Sourdough Bread baked on top of the stove & Apple Cinnamon Cobbler. Don't miss out! Come learn & sample. This class will show how you can get incredible use of the only ceramic cookware to hit the top of a stove! |
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BAR-B-QUE & BEER |
Thursday |
Amy Barnes |
$60 |
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Learn the best of the best about BBQ & Sauces. When we're finished cooking, we'll enjoy these specialties with icy cold Beer. In this lesson, we'll grill Chicken & Pork Tenderloin & pair them with Caribbean BBQ Sauce; Zinfandel BBQ Sauce; Mustard Based BBQ Sauce; Blackberry BBQ Sauce & White BBQ Sauce. Next, we'll prepare Honey BBQ Salmon with Mixed Greens; Tandoori Chicken; Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Mustard Bourbon Sauce; Warm Corn Salad & Blue Cheese Garlic Bread. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Rodney Jankowski |
$24 |
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Sign up for our DEMONSTRATION & enjoy a delicious old favorite. Our lesson will be Classic Meatloaf with Mushroom & Burgundy Wine Sauce with Scalloped Potatoes. Dessert will be Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$140 per couple |
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We hope you & your partner can join us to learn this delicious menu & sample wines with the meal. You'll prepare fresh Tuna Salad with Tropical Fruits & Sourdough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade, served with Riesling. The entrée is Red Wine Marinated Flank Steak stuffed with Prosciutto, Fontina & Basil with a Cabernet Shallot Reduction Sauce; Gnocchi with Herb Pesto, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert is Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream & Raspberry Coulis. |
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PIES & TARTS |
Saturday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Learn to make a perfect pie or tart crust! This is the first part of our lesson. After that, we'll prepare a variety of sweet & savory Pies & Tarts which you can use for appetizers, entrees & show stopping desserts. Join us to learn Leek, Bacon & Ricotta Tart; Mini Savory Pear Pie with a Spiced Pecan Crust on Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette; Chocolate Bourbon Soufflé Tart; Coconut Custard Tart; Sour Cream Cheesecake Tart with Pineapple Confit; Nectarine & Raspberry Pie & Maple Buttermilk Pie. |
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PRESSURE COOKERS & CLAY POTS |
Tuesday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Pressure cookers allow you to cook in 1/3 the regular time. Clay pot cooking provides ultimate flavors & moisture for cooking almost anything. Learn about both methods in this great class! We'll prepare Clay Pot Baked Butternut Squash stuffed with Pecan Cherry Rice; Clay Pot Baked Pork Chops with Spiced Apple & Onion Chutney & Clay Pot Herb & Roasted Garlic Chicken. Pressure Cooker recipes include: Portabella Stuffed Flank Steak with Red Wine Sauce; Pot Roast with Baby Root Vegetables & Navy Bean & Sausage Soup. Dessert will be Clay Pot Pear & Hazelnut Puff Pie. |
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MEATLESS & MARVELOUS |
Wednesday |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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If you're a veggie lover or cook for a vegetarian, gain inspiration while you learn recipes where you won't miss the meat at all. Our lesson will be Red Curry Carrot Soup; Three Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil & Shaved Pecorino; Fattoush Salad with Toasted Pita "Croutons" in Citrus Vinaigrette; Mascarpone Polenta with classic Caponata; Orzo Salad with Roasted Shallots, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichokes & Olives with Feta Vinaigrette & Madeira glazed Portabella Steak Sandwiches with Roasted Sweet Potato Puree. |
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LOW-FAT GOURMET |
Wednesday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Want less fat in your diet? It's not hard to change when you know how to use ingredients with big flavors & little fat such as: Roasted Eggplant Parmesan Stacks; Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Basil & Crab; Vegetable Paella; Roasted Vegetable Quiche; Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms; Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Chutney & Orange-Almond Biscotti for dessert. |
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SQUASH & CORN STORY |
Thursday |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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Discover how to identify & use squash & learn new ways to use fresh sweet corn. We'll make Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Toasted Corn Salsa; Zucchini Pancakes with Parmesan & Onions; Yellow Summer Squash & Corn Soup; Acorn Squash Stuffed Chicken Breast; White Bean Chicken Chile; Ham & Corn Beignets & Mock Coconut Pie with Spaghetti Squash. |
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SWEET ENDINGS |
Thursday |
Tracy Dempsey |
$55 |
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Our pro pastry chef will share her secrets of making delicious & beautiful desserts. Come for a very fun class to prepare Espresso Tiramisu with homemade Ladyfingers; Peanut Butter-Banana Bread Pudding with Dark Chocolate Sauce; Lemon Tart with Sweetened Cream & Blackberry Compote; Vanilla Olive Oil Cake with Gratinee of Fresh Berries & Prosecco Zabaglione; Cinnamon Butter Cookies & French Cocoa Macaroons. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Laura Slama |
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Invite a friend to join you for a terrific lunch & DEMONSTRATION class. Enjoy Foccacia-Caper Crusted Rib-eye Steaks with Shallot-Thyme Compound Butter, served with a Salad of Mixed Greens with Taleggio Cheese & Caramelized Onion Crostini. Dessert will be Apple Croissant Bread Pudding with Amaretto Toffee Sauce. |
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CAKE DECORATING |
Saturday September 27 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Learn to decorate your own cakes so they look professionally made. We'll demonstrate how to cut a cake to make layers, fill it & ice it smoothly. From there you'll learn & practice decorating methods using borders, flowers & writing. You'll go home with your own professional looking decorated cake! Supplies are included. |
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POUND, BUNDT & BIRTHDAY CAKES |
Tuesday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Once you learn the easy methods, making cakes will be a delight, not a chore! Come learn these great recipes: Marbled Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bundt Cake; Devil's Food Birthday Cake with Hazelnut Ganache Filling & Fudge Frosting; Vanilla Sponge Birthday Cake with Raspberry Filling, Custard & Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting; Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Lemon Frosting; Maple Walnut Pound Cake with Maple Glaze; Chocolate Cookies & Cream Cake with Sour Cream Frosting & Oreo Cookies & Carrot Bundt Cake with Coconut Spiced Glaze. |
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