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EASY SAUTÉ |
Wednesday September 1 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 | |||||
| The principals of Sauté are actually not difficult; the skill is in the technique. This inspiring lesson will prepare you to easily sauté at home! Join us to learn Sauteéd Summer Vegetables & Black Bean Cakes with Sautéed Shrimp; Pan-seared Salmon with Ginger-Lime Sauce & Peanuts; Sautéed Pork Chops with Apple Chutney; Chicken Scaloppini with Cucumber, Pomegranate & Mint Salsa; Sautéed Steak with Mustard Cream Sauce, served with Colored Rice Pilaf;& Brown Butter-Sautéed Tilapia with Pistachios & Celery Root Purée. | ||||||||
PHYLLO & PUFF PASTRY |
Thursday September 2 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 | |||||
| This great lesson teaches the ins & outs of working with these specialties. You'll add variety to your menus & lots of great dishes to your entertaining. Join us for Brie & Wild Mushroom Phyllo Puffs; Fruit-stuffed Pork Tenderloin en Croute; Tarragon Chicken Phyllo Packets; Almond Bear Claws; & Easy Summertime Pumpkin Turnovers. | ||||||||
SHRIMP & SALMON |
Thursday September 2 |
Linda Martin |
$60 |
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| Come learn great new ways to prepare these versatile & perennial favorites! Our inspiring lesson includes Baked Shrimp with Scallions, Tomatoes & Feta; Shrimp, Celery & White-Bean Salad; Grilled Shrimp with Garlic; Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon with Tomatillo Sauce; Caramelized Salmon with Bok Choy & Asian Citrus Sauce; & Grilled Salmon with Honey-Mustard Sauce. | ||||||||
LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday September 3 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Invite a friend to lunch & share the experience of a DEMONSTRATION class. Our delicious lesson will be Roasted Beef Tri-Tip with Chimichurri Sauce, served with Marinated Roasted Vegetables. Dessert will be Vanilla Bean Ice Cream topped with warm Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Sauce. | ||||||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday September 3 |
Linda Hunt |
Full |
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| You & your partner will learn a delicious gourmet menu & sample a couple of tasty wines. Our lesson will be Smoked Salmon Rolls with Ricotta & Mushroom Tart with Mixed Greens & Shallot-Champagne Vinaigrette, served with Rose. The entrée will be Grilled Flatiron Steak topped with Marinated Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions & Gorgonzola; Creamy Fontina Polenta; & Roasted Zucchini, Pepper, & Eggplant Gratin with Goat Cheese & Parmesan, served with Grenache-Shiraz. Dessert will be Banana, Walnut, & Chocolate Chip Fritters drizzled with White Chocolate Sauce & Raspberries. | ||||||||
ITALIAN FAMILY DINNERS |
Tuesday September 7 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$50 | |||||
| If your family loves Italian food, sign up for this great class! You'll learn so many great new recipes - it will be hard to know what to make first! Come to learn Italian "Muffaletta" Panini; Linguini with Chicken Ragu; Eggplant, Sausage, & Penne Pasta Timbale; Pancetta-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crusted Potatoes; Panzanella Salad; & Lasagna with Bolognese & Parmesan Sauce. | ||||||||
FESTIVE FINGER FOODS |
Wednesday September 8 |
Shelley Sikora |
$55 |
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| When it's your time to entertain, offer your guests these enchanting finger foods & they'll enjoy one of the best meals ever! Come learn this fabulous array. We'll prepare Coconut Shrimp with Mango-Mojo Dip; Yucca Crisps & Guacamole Dip; Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, & Blood Oranges; Super-Rich Virginia Crab Cakes; Shrimp Butter Toasts; Fried Mozzarella Balls; Tomato & Tapenade Tartlets; & White Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Citrus Sugar. | ||||||||
PAELLA PARTY |
Wednesday September 8 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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| Our party features classic recipes for the always popular Tapas & Paella! Come learn Meatballs Filled with Cheese in Green & Red Pepper Sauce; Chicken Wings in Garlic Sauce; Tuna Balls in White Wine Sauce; Clams with Mushrooms & Serrano Ham; Puff Pastry with Mushrooms & Shrimp in Wine Sauce; Seafood Paella with Garlic Aioli; &Vegetable Paella with Chorizo & Chicken. | ||||||||
CREATIVE CASSEROLES |
Thursday September 9 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 | |||||
| If your family loves Casseroles, don't wait to sign up for this class. Many great meals will come from here! Join us to learn King Ranch Chicken with layers of Corn Tortillas & Red Chile Sauce; Bacon-Cheese Burger Macaroni Casserole; Turkey Tetrazzini with Spaghetti & Sherry Cream Sauce; Cheddar Potatoes au Gratin with Ham; & Pasta Shrimp Bake with Swiss, Jack & Feta Cheeses. Dessert will be Country Pineapple Bread Pudding. | ||||||||
COLD PASTA SALADS |
Thursday September 9 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Learn to prepare easy, versatile & satisfying Pasta recipes for lots of great family meals. These are especially good through the warm months. This lesson includes Greek Orzo & Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette; Indoor-grilled Pork Tenderloin & Pasta Salad; Penne with Beef & Arugula; Orecchiette with Mixed Greens & Goat Cheese; Antipasto Pasta Salad; Pasta Salad with Spinach Pesto & Grilled Chicken; & Vegetable & Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette. | ||||||||
LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday September 10 |
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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| Here is a classic menu in our DEMONSTRATION lesson & all you need to do is sit back & enjoy it! Come for a fabulous lunch of Iceberg Wedges with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing & Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Potato Risotto. Dessert will be Coffee Brandy Crème Brûlée. | ||||||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday September 10 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Sign up with a partner & spend a fun evening cooking a gourmet meal & sampling a couple of wines. These recipes will be fun to share with friends when it's your time to entertain. Join us for Sour Dough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Soufflés in Phyllo Cups with Frisée Salad, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Garlic & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Orange Juice Reduction; Sweet Potato Puree & Steamed Asparagus with Julienne Roasted Red Peppers, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Molten Chocolate Cake with Raspberries & Cream. | ||||||||
RUSTIC FRUIT DESSERTS |
Saturday September 11 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 |
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| This is the perfect time of year to find fresh Fruits for these classic yummy desserts we love so much! Come for a sweet & delicious lesson to prepare Almond Banana Tarts with Rum Pecan Ice Cream; Lemon & Passion Fruit Phyllo Tarts; Frangipane Peach Tart with Brown Butter Streusel; Plum Tart with Goat Cheese & Spiced Almond Streusel; Puff Pastry Tart with Coconut Filling & fresh Fruit; Apple & Calvados Croustade; & Pear & Hazelnut Tarte Tatin. | ||||||||
CONVECTION COOKING |
Saturday September 11 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Learn to use your convection oven more effectively. Linda will prepare a lovely, delicious menu while teaching the ins & outs of convection cooking. Come for a DEMONSTRATION of Oven Roasted Salmon with Mango Salsa; Roasted Pork Tenderloin; Julienne Vegetables with Garlic & Herbs; Dauphinoise Potatoes; & Rum Cake with Fresh Berries. | ||||||||
QUICK & HEALTHY DINNERS |
Tuesday September 14 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$50 | |||||
| This great lesson of family meals combines quick preparation, comfort foods & lots of great flavors, AND leaves out most of the fat! What could be better? Come learn Chicken Cassoulet; Grilled Red Snapper with Chipotle-Orange Glaze & Roasted Root Vegetables; Turkey Fingers with Maple-Mustard Sauce; Korean Beef Stir-fry with Bean Sprouts & Spinach; Turkey Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges; Beef & Eggplant Ragu with Whole Wheat Penne Pasta; Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing; & Grilled Roasted Garlic Chicken & Goat Cheese. | ||||||||
BEGINNING COOKING |
Tuesdays |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$165 |
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| This series teaches cooking fundamentals & will increase your confidence & ease in the kitchen. In three short weeks you'll learn a variety of menus you'll be proud to share with family & friends. Come to learn: Week One: Spinach Dip with Pita Chips; Marinated Corn Salad; Grilled Flank Steak with Shallots & Red Wine Sauce; Spinach with Wild Mushroom Soufflé & Stewed Green Beans with Tomatoes, Mint & Lemon Butter Sauce. Dessert will be Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberries & Cream. Week Two: Cheesy Herbed Popovers; Grilled Eggplant wrapped around Feta Cheese, flavored with Basil & Sundried Tomatoes; Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Blue Cheese, Pecans, Pears & Balsamic Vinaigrette; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Salsa; Risotto Milanese & Stuffed Zucchini. Dessert will be Spiced Banana Dumplings. Week Three: Sweet Potato Biscuits; Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Tomato Dressing and Homemade Croutons; Tortilla Soup; Chicken Piccata; Asparagus in Lemon & Orange Sauce; & Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce. | ||||||||
OPEN HOUSE FALL PREVIEW |
Wednesday September 15 |
$10 |
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| We're having a party & you're all invited! We're showing off our new fall merchandise & will be serving hors d'oeuvres & wine. All around the store we'll have great discounts & giveaways, so don't miss out! Stop in to spend a few minutes or the whole evening. You can also sign up for our DEMONSTRATIONS because we'll also be having some great stuff happening in the kitchen! There is a small charge for the DEMOS, but it guarantees you a seat & of course lots of great food samples! DEMOS include making Pot Roast in our Emile Henry Flame Top Cookware; Risotto in the Fissler Pressure Cooker & Tomato Soup, Cornbread & Pesto in the new Cuisinart Food Processor that includes three-bowls-in-one. Those participating in the DEMOS will sample the foods we're preparing. | ||||||||
INDOOR GRILLING |
Thursday September 16 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| Still too hot to cook outside? Don't sacrifice flavor when you can use an indoor grill pan & stove-top grill to get the true grill flavors your crave! Come for a delicious & inspiring lesson to prepare Old Chinatown Pork Burgers; Garlic-Lime & Bacon-wrapped Shrimp; Chicken Pesto Paninis on Focaccia; Grilled Steak Sandwiches with Brie & Roasted Peppers on Grilled Ciabatta; Coffee-brined Chicken Breasts with Redeye Gravy & Grilled Bread & Tomato Salad. | ||||||||
ITALIAN HARVEST |
Thursday September 16 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Learn about Italian cuisine when the harvest is at its peak! Our delicious Italian specialties include Pesto & Tomato Bruschetta; Kale, White Bean, & Sausage Soup; Chicken Florentine with Shallots, Garlic, & Spinach; Roasted Eggplant, Onions, & Pears with Pancetta; Baked Pasta with Sausage, Fontina, Mozzarella, & Parmesan; Tuscan Grape Focaccia with Olive Oil & Rosemary; & Apple Cake with Toasted Pine Nuts. | ||||||||
LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday September 17 |
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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| Sign up to enjoy a delicious lunch & DEMONSTRATION lesson. Our menu is Seared & Roasted Beef Filets with Zinfandel Sauce, served with Mushrooms & Herb Ragout & Smoked Gouda & Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Dessert is Bourbon-glazed Brown Sugar Pecan Pound Cake. | ||||||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday September 17 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Spend a fun evening with your partner learning a gourmet menu & sampling a couple of wines. Our lesson will be Squashed Cherry Tomato & Smashed Olive Bruschetta, & Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Arugula, Red Pepper & Sausage-stuffed Fillet of Beef; Butternut Squash & Vanilla Bean Risotto; & Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter & Toasted Pine Nuts, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce. | ||||||||
CELELBRATE! |
Saturday September 18 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 |
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| This time of year is filled with lots of special occasions! Make yours extra special with the ideas & recipes from this class. Join us to learn Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Prosciutto & Mozzarella Phyllo Rolls with Pesto Dipping Sauce; Crab & Ricotta Tartlets with Lemon Tarragon dressed Greens; Butternut Squash, Roasted Chicken & Brie Bundles with Maple Sauce; Cedar Plank Salmon with Chipotle Honey Tangerine Glaze; Smoky Tomato Feta stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mediterranean Couscous; & Blueberry & White Chocolate Mascarpone Strata with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream. | ||||||||
FISH FANTASTIC! |
Tuesday September 21 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 | |||||
| Learn an array of delicious new Fish recipes & a variety of easy preparation methods. This lesson includes Grilled Moroccan Haddock Brochettes; Sesame-crusted Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Aioli & Asian Slaw; Grilled Salmon with Citrus-Basil Pan Sauce & Cherry Risotto; Mediterranean Red Snapper en Papillote with Fennel, Roasted Peppers & Olives; Garlic & Herb Grilled Halibut with Vegetable Ragout; & Parmesan-crusted Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. | ||||||||
CLASSIC FRENCH CUISINE |
Wednesday September 22 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| We're adding to our lessons from Julia with this classic menu combination. Come for an inspiring class to learn these classic dishes. We'll prepare Smoked Salmon Stuffed Gougères (Puffs); Scallop Brochettes with Salad of Haricots Verts; Beef Tenderloin Filets with Celery Root Gratin; Braised Pork with Grapes & Pearl Onions; Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Chantilly & Warm Pear Soufflés. | ||||||||
THAI TEMPTATIONS |
Wednesday September 22 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| Learn to create your own Thai specialties at home & gain an understanding of the spices, flavors & ingredient combinations that make this cuisine so appealing. Our lesson will be Thai-style Steamed Dumplings with Coriander Dipping Sauce; Thai Spicy Ground Chicken Salad & Toasted Rice; Stir-fried Tamarind Shrimp; Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Mango Cilantro Salsa & Lime Jasmine Rice; Green Curry Chicken; Pad Thai; & Northern Style Beef Curry. | ||||||||
PARTY PLATTERS |
Thursday September 23 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| You can create your own beautiful buffet platters for all your entertaining needs! Now is a great time to learn. Enjoy the process as we prepare these show stopping platters including: "The Main Event Platter" with Rosemary-Ranch Chicken Kabobs; Garlic Mustard Beef Skewers; Citrus-marinated Shrimp Cocktail; & Bloody Mary Shrimp. "Fresh from the Garden Platter" with Crudités & Green Goddess Dressing; Garlic & Cheese Crostini; & Tuna & Roasted Red Pepper Crostini. And last, "Sweets for the Sweet Platter" of Fresh Fruit with Mascarpone & White Chocolate Dip, Lemon Butter Bars, "Best" Cocoa Brownies, & Raspberry Coconut Squares. | ||||||||
CHINESE COOKING |
Thursday September 23 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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| Learn to make a variety of Chinese specialties & enjoy them at home! This fun & delicious lesson offers classic & contemporary combinations. Sign up to learn Hot & Sour Soup with Crab; Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps; Steamed Fish with Scallions & Ginger; Red-Cooked Chicken with Shiitakes; Chinese Fried Rice; Broccoli with Ginger Sauce; & Chocolate Kumquat Spring Rolls. | ||||||||
LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday September 24 |
Laura Slama |
$25 | |||||
| Stop in for a delicious lunch & lesson with a South American theme. This DEMONSTRATION includes Smoky Strip Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce, served with Spanish Rice & Mixed Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Orange Semolina Cakes with Olive Oil Drizzle. | ||||||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday September 24 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| You & your partner will enjoy preparing this delicious gourmet menu served with a sampling of wines. Join us for White Bean Bruschetta, Goat Cheese & Leek Cake with Lentil Salad, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Gouda Cheese-stuffed Chicken Scaloppini served with fresh Tomato Sauce; Herbed Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with seasoned Bread Crumbs; & Green Gnocchi with Blue Cheese, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Chocolate Soufflé with Espresso Crème Anglaise. | ||||||||
CAKE DECORATING |
Saturday September 25 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Learn to decorate your own cakes & use fondant to cover, mold, & make decorations! We'll demonstrate how to cut a Cake into layers, apply filling & ice it. We'll teach you to work with fondant, covering your Cake with a professional finish. You'll learn to make fondant roses & use icing to practice writing, make borders & flowers. You'll go home with your own professional looking decorated Cake! Equipment is included. | ||||||||
ITALIAN PARTY FOODS |
Saturday September 25 |
Shelley Sikora |
Full |
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| Looking for something different to entertain your guests? Having an Italian theme food party is a great way to share a night of interesting conversation, wine & great authentic Italian food. Join this party to learn a great Italian menu! We'll prepare Antipasti Platter; Biscotti alla Parmigiana; Pecorino Romano Garlic Knots; Mini Open-faced Steak Sandwiches on Garlic Bread with Aged Provolone & Parsley; Spicy Cocktail Meatballs; "Deep Dish" Pizza Bites with Mascarpone, Crispy Ham & Pesto; Mini Meatball Sandies; Vanilla Gelato Bites with Chocolate & Hazelnuts; & Strawberry Tiramisu Bites. | ||||||||
KILLER PIES |
Tuesday Sept 28 |
Linda Hunt |
$50 |
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| Pies just shouldn't be this good! But the ones in this class are, so sign up to learn how & why these are sooo good! This lesson starts with making Crusts, then moves on to Spanish Omelet Pie; Cheese Soufflé Tartlets; Summer Fruit "Pizza" Tart; Fresh Peach Pie; Mixed Berry Pie with Almond Filling & Streusel Topping; & Caramelized Onion & Apple Tart. | ||||||||
FRENCH & FABULOUS |
Wednesday September 29 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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| Spend an inspiring evening learning classic French cuisine. These dishes are enjoyable because they're easy to prepare & so delicious! Join us to learn Purple Potato Vichyssoise Soup with Roasted Garlic Soup Classic Nicoise Salad with fresh Grilled Tuna; Gratinee Crabmeat with Sauce Mornay; Potato Gratin Dauphinoise with Thyme; Camembert Soufflé; Steak au Poivre with a Mushroom, Green Peppercorn, & Dijon Sauce. Dessert will be Petit Gateau. | ||||||||
EASY DINNERS UNDER PRESSURE |
Thursday September 30 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| This class will teach you to cook fast. Fast - in one-third-the-time-of-regular-cooking - fast. You'll learn how to prepare a variety of foods & end up with outstanding results! Sign up for an inspiring lesson. We'll sip a cocktail as we enjoy the fruits of our lesson!! Come to learn Artichokes with Vegetable Broth; Lentil & Pasta Soup; Beef & Mushrooms in Red Wine; Polenta with Gorgonzola; Deviled Short Ribs; Moroccan Chicken with Lemon & Olives; & dessert of Riesling Pears with Mascarpone & Almonds.; We'll enjoy a No Stress Cocktail (Coconut Rum, Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice)with our meal. | ||||||||
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