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QUICK & HEALTHY DINNERS |
Tuesday |
Melissa Blackburn |
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This class is for Moms with busy schedules. With a little knowledge, you can prepare really great menus for your family quickly! Our lesson includes: Mediterranean Salmon en Papillote with Artichokes, Peppers & Olives; Turkey & Broccoli Stir-fry with Brown Rice; Hawaiian Chicken Burgers with Soy Glaze & Grilled Pineapple; Whole Wheat Grilled Pizza with Balsamic Grilled Vegetables; Grilled Chicken Ratatouille; Grilled Mahi-mahi with Orange, Avocado & Red Onion Salsa. Dessert will be Peach Crisp with Honey Whipped Yogurt. |
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LESSONS FROM JULIA (Morning Session) |
Wednesday September 2 |
Laura Slama |
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There are many lessons from this wonderful icon of the culinary world. We'll touch on a few in this fun class. Students will participate in a drawing of Le Creuset tools & the chance to win tickets to the movie about her life. Come for a true "Julia lesson" & prepare her Shrimp filled Crepes; Tournedos Sautés Chasseur; Tomatoes a la Provençal; Pissaladiere Nicoise; & Carrots a la Concierge. Dessert will be Soufflé a l'Orange. | ||||||||
SOUTHWEST SENSATIONS |
Thursday September 3 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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Learn about Southwest foods using local ingredients in tantalizing combinations. This delicious lesson teaches easy to prepare dishes including Ancho-Rubbed New York Steak with Tangerine Red Onion Salsa; Black Bean Quesadillas with Pineapple Habañero Salsa; Corn on the Cob with Garlic Dried Chile Butter; Chicken Chili Verde; Chili & Chorizo Corn Bread. Dessert will be Cinnamon Sugar Fry Bread. |
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MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY |
Thursday |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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These healthy, cool foods originating in the Mediterranean make great family meals! Learn to prepare Tomato & Tapenade Tartlets; Skewered Shrimp with Mint Pesto; Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon, Herbs & Garlic; Radicchio Salad with Olives & Oranges; Rice with Toasted Vermicelli & fresh Herbs & Grilled Baby Artichoke with Olive Oil & Lemon. Dessert will be Raspberry & Blueberry Crustada. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday September 4 |
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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Enjoy a refreshing lunch & DEMONSTRATION lesson. Our menu is marinated Lime-Chicken Breast with Ancho Chile Sauce, served with Brown Rice & Smoked Vegetable Salad. Dessert will be melt-in-your-mouth "Fat" Brownies with Chipotle Cherry Whipped Cream. |
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PIES & TARTS FOR ALL |
Saturday September 5 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 | |||||
If you've ever thought that making a pie crust was difficult, come learn how to easily make a perfect crust. We'll start with crusts, then move on to create the best sweet & savory pies. Our lesson is Smoked Salmon Pie with Potato Pastry; Shallot & Garlic Tarte Tatin with Asiago Crust; Greek Feta Pie with Eggplant, Feta & Spinach; Lemon Curd Cheesecake Tarts; Raspberry Brûlée Tart; & Chocolate Ricotta Pie. |
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VEGETABLE MAGIC |
Tuesday September 8 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Learn to be creative using veggies. These recipes are entrees for non-meat eaters or wonderful side dishes. This fun lesson teaches Santa Fe Corn Pudding; Roasted Vegetable & Herb Bread Pudding; Grilled Vegetable Terrine with Marinara Sauce; Roasted Vegetable Baklava with Sun-dried Tomato Sauce; Curried Vegetable Stir-fry with Brown Rice; Orzo & Balsamic Vegetable Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette; & Root Vegetable Pot Pie. |
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FARMER'S MARKET FAIRE |
Wednesday September 9 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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If you love the locally grown products found at the Farmer's Markets, here are great ideas for using the beautiful produce, cheeses & meats you find. We'll prepare Chicken Breasts stuffed with Apples, Almonds & Blue Cheese; Grilled Salmon, Zucchini & Yellow Squash Skewers with Roasted Tomato Coulis; Spinach & Goat Cheese Frittata; Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail in English Cucumber "Cups"; Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Glaze & Grilled Fruit & Market Fresh Fruit Crisp with homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. |
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CHINESE COOKING |
Wednesday September 9 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 | |||||
Here is a fabulous lesson teaching classic Chinese dishes. Great flavors, low fat & easy preparation - what could be better? Come for this fun & interesting class to learn Peking Ravioli; Szechuan-style Hot & Sour Soup with Tofu Fritters; Chicken & Chinese Sausage Rice Hot Pot; Hunan Beef & Peppers & Sesame Shao Bing (Chinese Pita); Steamed Salmon Wrapped in Napa Cabbage with Pepper, Ginger & Scallion Sauce; Chicken & Vegetable Satay with Somen Noodle Salad & Peanut Sauce. Dessert will be Candied Banana Fritters. |
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EGGSTRAVAGANZA |
Thursday September 10 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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We're tackling some eggcellent culinary challenges in this fun lesson. We'll prepare Artichoke & Mushroom Frittatas; cook and roll Gruyere & Sausage Omelets; Frozen Chocolate Mousse with Oreo Crust; Poach perfect Eggs to go with Sweet Potato Chicken Hash & Green Chili Hollandaise; Cook Custard for Baked Lemon Custard Cake & create a Chocolate Soufflé with Creamy Caramel Sauce. | ||||||||
WINE & CHEESE PARTY |
Thursday September 10 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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Plan a party where your guests will love everything you serve them & pair it with the wine of your choice! Join us for Green Olive & Goat Cheese Crostini; Three Cheese Fondue with Sparkling Wine; Shiitake & Chanterelle Pizzas with Smoked Gouda; Beef Tenderloin & Artichoke Puree on Rye Toasts; Crabmeat Parmesan Canapés; & Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Squares. Dessert will be Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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Stop in, relax & enjoy a DEMONSTRATION & great meal. Our lesson is Beef Filets with Caramelized Onions, Green Peppercorns, and Sherry Compote served with Sugar Snap Peas & Carrots with Lemon, Dill, & Mint. Dessert will be Blueberry Tart with Hazelnut Crust. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Join us with a partner for a memorable menu & sample some tasty wines. You'll make Sour Dough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cider Vinaigrette, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Bacon & Herb-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Lemon-glazed Sweet Potatoes; Porcini Mushroom Flan with Wild Mushroom Confit, Truffle Emulsion & Phyllo Threads, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Freeform Cheesecake poured over Mixed Berries. |
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CHOCOLATE FANTASY |
Saturday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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If you think chocolate should be in its' own food group, we agree. Come explore the magical secrets of working with chocolate, then prepare White Chocolate Coconut Cake with Bavarian Filling; Chocolate Brownie Tart with Mint Chip Gelato; Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise Sauce; Tuile Cups filled with Amaretto Chocolate Mousse & Candied Almonds; White Chocolate & Strawberry Cream Tarts; Trio of Truffles Oreo Truffles, Macadamia Caramel Truffles & Orange White Chocolate Truffles. |
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DESERT DELICACIES |
Saturday |
Shelley Sikora |
$55 |
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Learn about desert specialties that have been consumed by natives for hundreds of years such as cactus pads, pomegranates, citrus, peaches & pecans. You'll enjoy Blue Cheese Soufflé with Endive & Asian Pear Salad; Pomegranate, Gouda & Pear Quesadilla with Pom Salsa; Southwestern-style Chili with Cactus Paddle Salad of Oranges, Peaches & Pecans; Penne Pasta & Citrus Cream Sauce; & dessert of Coconut Tarts with Prickly Pear Sauce; Candied Orange Peels & Prickly Pear Sangria. |
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LESSONS FROM JULIA (Evening Session) |
Monday September 14 |
Laura Slama |
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There are many lessons from this wonderful icon of the culinary world. We'll touch on a few in this fun class. Students will participate in a drawing of Le Creuset tools & the chance to win tickets to the movie about her life. Come for a true "Julia lesson" & prepare her Shrimp filled Crepes; Tournedos Sautés Chasseur; Tomatoes a la Provençal; Pissaladiere Nicoise; & Carrots a la Concierge. Dessert will be Soufflé a l'Orange. | ||||||||
PASSION FOR PASTA |
Tuesday September 15 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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If your family loves pasta, learn to make your own & prepare tantalizing recipes for new family dinners. Our lesson will be fresh Pappardelle Noodles with Veal & Mushroom Ragu; fresh Sweet Potato Ravioli with Almond Brown Butter Sauce; Eggplant & Goat Cheese Ravioli with Pancetta Tomato Sauce; Chicken Tortellini with Asparagus in Mascarpone Lemon Cream Sauce; Gratinee of Parmesan Potato Gnocchi with Sage Cream Sauce; Penne with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes & Sausage & Shrimp & Bow Tie Salad with Avocado Dressing. |
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BEGINNING COOKING |
Tuesdays |
Linda Hunt |
$165 |
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Want to learn how to cook for yourself or your family? There's no better time than now to learn cooking fundamentals with this series that teaches three complete meals. We'll prepare Week One: Creamy Corn and Red Pepper Chowder; Salad Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Croutons; Seared Steak with Fruit Salsa; Roasted Red Potatoes; Green Beans with Lemon & Garlic & Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Week Two: Black Pepper-Crusted Goat Cheese Log; Corn, Avocado & Tomato Salad with Lime & Cilantro Vinaigrette; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Herb Glaze; Classic Mashed Potatoes; Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Butter & Kahlua Fudge Bites. Week Three: Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Spread; Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons; Orange & Ginger Chicken; Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Sesame and Soy Sauce & Baked Rice. Dessert will be Apple-Cranberry Pie in Puff Pastry Crust. |
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FISH ON THE GRILL |
Wednesday September 16 |
Laura Slama |
$60 |
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Learn a new method for cooking all the fish you love & keep it outside! Come to learn Tequila-Lime marinated Scallops with Fire Roasted Corn, Black Bean & Red Onion Salsa; Grilled Shrimp Pizzas with Fontina & Basil Oil; Miso Marinated Tuna & Eggplant Skewers with Wasabi Cream; Swordfish Adobo with Chipotle Grilled Tomatoes; Grilled Sea Bass with Avocado Sauce; & Grilled Salmon with Pecan-Bourbon BBQ Sauce served with Wild Rice Pilaf. |
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GREEK FEST |
Wednesday September 16 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Come & bring a friend to prepare great Greek foods - we'll create our own party with this fun class. Our lesson includes Aubergine Croquettes with Tzatziki; Stuffed Tomatoes with Cheese & Spices; Cheese Pie (Tyropita); Artichoke Moussaka; Greek-style Stuffed Eggplant & Greek Chicken Stew over Cinnamon Couscous. Dessert will be Rolled Baklava. |
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A FRUGAL GOURMET |
Thursday September 17 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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We're going to prove that cooking great tasting food for your family doesn't have to be expensive. We'll learn Chicken & Red Bean Enchiladas; Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Thai Dressing of Mint, Lime, Cilantro & Peanuts; Arizona Chicken Sausage with Lentils & Fennel: Brie & Tarragon Pizza Bianca; Cube Steak Parmesan & gooey Caramel Apple Pork Chops. |
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CHICKEN MANY WAYS |
Thursday September 17 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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If your family loves Chicken, put pizzazz in your recipe repertoire with these new dishes. Come to learn Indian-spiced Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Chutney; Chicken Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce; Pecan & Panko Crusted Chicken Breasts; Chicken Breasts with Chive & Mustard Sauce; Chicken Provencal, & Miso Chicken with Roasted Corn & Edamame Salad. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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Treat yourself to a dynamic Southwest lunch with this great menu & DEMONSTRATION lesson. Come for Spice-rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Red Wine Sauce, served with Salad of Mixed Greens & Watercress with Tortilla Chips & Cotija Cheese. Dessert will be Chili Brownies with Whipped Cream & shaved Chocolate. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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Sign up with your partner to enjoy this interesting & delicious culinary lesson. We'll sample wines when we sit down to enjoy this meal. Our lesson will be Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomato Topping; Seared Scallops with Peppery Arugula & Mixed Greens with Tangerine Gastrique (reduction) & Tangerine Segments, served with Riesling. The entrée will be Sautéed Salmon with Beet Risotto; Sautéed Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, Carrots & Herbs with Carrot Sauce, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Rum Raisin Rice Pudding. |
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MOMS & KIDS COOK |
Saturday |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 per person |
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This class is perfect for families who like to cook together. Learn some new recipes so you can treat the rest of your family to some great new dinners. Our lesson will be Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Grilled Pita; Greek & Pesto Calzones with Feta; Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese Casserole; Chicken Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy; Ricotta & Sausage Ravioli with Creamy Marinara Sauce; Grilled Peach Pork with Mango & Papaya Salsa; & Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars. |
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LESSONS FROM JULIA (Evening Session #2) |
Monday September 21 |
Laura Slama |
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There are many lessons from this wonderful icon of the culinary world. We'll touch on a few in this fun class. Students will participate in a drawing of Le Creuset tools & the chance to win tickets to the movie about her life. Come for a true "Julia lesson" & prepare her Shrimp filled Crepes; Tournedos Sautés Chasseur; Tomatoes a la Provençal; Pissaladiere Nicoise; & Carrots a la Concierge. Dessert will be Soufflé a l'Orange. | ||||||||
DINNER PARTY EASE |
Wednesday |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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Does the thought of having a dinner party bring a feeling of stress? Let us help replace that feeling with confidence. Here is a complete menu - finger food to dessert which we'll teach you to easily prepare. Come learn Crab Jicama & Papaya "Salad" on Cucumber Rounds; Manchego Cheese stuffed Bacon wrapped Dates; Goat Cheese & Mushroom Pizzas; Herbed Polenta Bites with Tomatoes Blue Cheese & Sweet Onions. The main course will be individual Beef Wellingtons with Horseradish Cream, & Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic. Dessert will be Poached Pear Napoleons with Caramel & Cream. |
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SAUTE & SAUCES |
Wednesday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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This class offers two lessons in one! Learn the quick-cook method of sauté, paired with Sauce-making. This fun lesson teaches Boiled Shrimp with Three Sauces, New Orleans Remoulade Spicy Cocktail Sauce & Special Tartar Sauce; Sautéed Chicken Breast with Grilled Corn Salsa; Espagnole Mushroom Sauce over Pork Scaloppini; Sautéed Tilapia with Shallot & Papaya Chutney, & Salmon Sautéed with Kona Coffee, topped with Sundried Tomato & Avocado Cream Sauce. Dessert will be Tropical Cakes with Golden Mango Sauce. |
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COMFORT COOKING |
Thursday |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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Treat your family to delicious home cooked meals with these dishes. Learn to prepare Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Gravy; Daniel Boone's favorite Home-fried Chicken & Buttery Mashed Potatoes; Keftedes - Greek Meatballs with grated Potatoes, Lemon & Mint; French Beef & Pork Pie with Homemade Pastry; Spaghetti with Mizithra Browned Butter & Italian Bread filled with Mushrooms. Dessert is the Big Apple Pie. |
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FAMILY DINNERS |
Thursday |
Linda Martin |
$55 | |||||
This class is for Moms who need easy to prepare dinner ideas for their families. These three complete menus can each be prepared in under an hour. Come for a fun & practical lesson to prepare Beef & Avocado Fajitas with spicy Pinto Beans & Frozen Chocolate Bananas for dessert. Pork Medallions with Mustard Sauce & Honey Roasted Carrots; with Roasted Peach Streusel & Whipped Cream for dessert. The third menu is Chicken Breasts stuffed with Fontina Cheese, Artichokes & Sundried Tomatoes with Roasted Broccoli with Asiago Cheese. Dessert will be Summer Berry Crisp. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Laura Slama |
$25 | |||||
You deserve a treat today. So sign up for this DEMONSTRATION class & learn a new menu. Our lesson is Mustard Glazed Beef Skewers with Sweet Onions & Peppers & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be Chocolate Panna Cotta with Port-soaked Dried Cherries. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Bring a partner & get inspired to cook for friends with this great menu! When preparations are finished you'll enjoy a sampling of great wine while you enjoy the meal. Sign up & prepare Crostini with Sun-dried Tomato Jam; Miniature Jalapeno Soufflés over Mixed Greens, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Seared & Carved Beef Tenderloin; Herbed Quinoa & Poached Leeks with Wild Mushroom Reduction, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream. |
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CAKE DECORATING |
Saturday September 26 |
Melissa Blackburn |
Full |
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The art & technique of Cake decorating is a valuable skill, one that is easy & fun to master. Each student will receive a baked cake & will learn through practice, how to create borders, flowers & leaves. You'll decorate your own cake then take it home. Supplies are included. |
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SIMPLY APPLES |
Saturday September 26 |
Shelley Sikora |
$50 |
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Learn about the varieties of apples we see at the market and spend a fun afternoon creating these outstanding dishes. You'll take home recipes to treasure forever. We'll prepare Apple Crepes with Calvados Butter Sauce; Crabmeat, Apple & Mango Salad on Cumin Apple Chips; Sweet & Chunky Apple Butter; Pork Chops with Tomatillo & Green Apple Sauce; Upside Down Butterscotch Apple Sour Cream Cake; & Easy Apple Tarte Tatin. |
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SLOW COOK & PRESSURE COOKER |
Tuesday Sept 29 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Fast & slow cooking. Each of these methods has outstanding results. It just depends on your time frame. Come learn to use a slow cooker for easy-to-prepare-meals, without over cooking & a pressure cooker for cooking anything in one-third the time of regular cooking. This valuable lesson includes Southwest Corn Risotto & Moroccan spiced Tomato Chicken with Almonds in a slow cooker. Our pressure cooker lesson includes Beef Bourguignon; Whole Wheat Pasta with Meat Bolognaise Sauce; Navy Bean & Sausage Soup & Orange Poached Pears with Mascarpone & Candied Almonds. |
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THAI CUISINE |
Wednesday September 30 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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Here is a great lesson teaching how to use spice & ingredient combinations to create dynamic Thai flavors. Learn to make these specialties for your enjoyment at home. Our lesson is Thai Chicken and Glass Noodle Salad with Spicy Dressing; Hot and Sour Shrimp Salad; Northern Style Beef Curry (Gaeng Hanglay); Thai-Style Steamed Dumplings with Coriander Dipping Sauce; Thai Chicken Stew & Pork Loin with Thai Sauce & Papaya Salad. Dessert will be Thai Basil Ice Cream with Muscatel Wine Fruit Compote. |
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