Jan D’Atri Class Schedule

If you are aged 8 or above, here’s a chance to learn a menu you can make for your Mom on Mother’s Day! This is a meal with yummy foods for the whole family. Come have fun and learn Angel Food French Toast with Homemade Maple Syrup; The Ultimate Brunch Casserole of baked Croissant-stuffed Meats, Cheeses and Veggies in a Cream Sauce; Cheesy, Gooey Croques Monsieur; award-winning Sticky Bun Cinnamon Rolls; Fruit Platter with Kiwi and Orange Starbursts and sliced fresh seasonal fruits; Miniature Fruit Tarts with Strawberry Glaze; Sheet Pan Bacon; mashed Potatoes with Cheese Sauce; and The Original Orange Julius!

Making Pasta from scratch is a fun and soul satisfying experience as you see the product come alive in the shape you decide. It begins with mixing ingredients, kneading, stretching and cutting the strands then cooking to perfection. There is simply nothing quite like it! Come experience it then we’ll take each variety and pair it with a delicious sauce! Our lesson is Pasta alla Chitarra (Homemade Fettuccine made on a Guitar Pasta board) with Bolognese Sauce; Asparagus Gnocchi in a Creamy, Cheesy Butter Sauce; Bountiful Orzo Salad with Veggies, Feta and fresh Herbs in a Vinaigrette Dressing; Lasagna with Homemade Noodles; Sicilian Rigatoni & Eggplant Ragu, and Apple Crumble Cake with Semolina and freshly made French Vanilla Ice Cream.

What could be better than all the wonderful flavors of Italian cuisine wrapped up in little finger foods, and enjoyed with a glass of wine! Our lesson teaches little treasures of Trio of Bruschetta’s - Peach & Honey, Classic Tomato, Mozzarella and Tapenade, and Ricotta & Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto; Individual Antipasto Salad in a Parmesan Cheese Cup with Toasted Pinenuts; Sausage Stuffed Deep Fried Olives with White Caper Dipping Sauce; Ribeye Steak, Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms in Brown Butter on Crostini, and Deep Fried Ravioli Bites with Zesty Tomato Basil Dipping Sauce. We’ll enjoy our food with an aperitif of Prosecco and Boozy Grapes.

Share a special morning with your Mom cooking together OR come and learn this menu so you can make it for her on her very special day. Moms will receive a special Mother’s Day gift included with the class. This special lesson is Caramelized Apple & Brie Crostini with Pan Crisp Prosciutto; Classic Steak Diane with Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Potatoes; Blackened Salmon Skewers with homemade Green Goddess Dip; Celebration Salad of Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Plum Wedges and Homemade Ricotta in a Balsamic Vinaigrette; Perfectly Roasted Asparagus with Butter, lightly Grated Parmesan and Lemon Zest. And Momma's Very Famous Rum Cake with Italian Cream Filling and Whipped Cream Icing.

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the pleasure of Chocolate. There are many ways to use it, and this class will teach you how to work with it successfully. Our lesson teaches Chicken Mole served over Mexican Rice; Chocolate Chipotle New York Steak; Decadent No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake; Chocolate Cranberry Orange Breakfast Muffins; Chocolate Lover's Trifle with Spirited Cherries; Chocolate Avocado Mousse in Homemade Chocolate Dessert Cups, and Rich & Moist Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Expresso Buttercream Frosting.

This class teaches the best of two foods of Mexican origin. Come learn the techniques of Tamale making, along with a wonderful variety of Tacos. These recipes will make popular choices for family dinners. Join us to learn Homemade Green Corn Tamales; Homemade Beef Rojas Tamales; Blue Corn Sweet Tamales; Shrimp Tacos; Tacos Birrias; Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa; Chocolate Mousse filled Chocolate Taco, and Chocolate Tamale "Cigars".

Come enjoy a lunch prepared just for you in our DEMONSTRATION lesson. These recipes are perfect to use for your dinner parties and are easily repeated at home. Join us for a surf and turf lesson of Grilled New York Steak and Marinated Shrimp Salad with charred Corn on the Cob Kernels and Cherry Tomatoes, mixed with Romaine and served with a Creamy Avocado Dressing and with Homemade Garlic Knots. Dessert will be Springtime Confetti Pie loaded with Peaches, Apples and Blueberries, served with homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

So many celebrations take place this time of year! When it’s time for you to have a party, use this lesson for crowd pleasing offerings! Your guests will love the assortment you treat them to! Come to prepare Melted Brie, Brown Butter and Maple Syrup Crostini Appetizer; Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Chicken and Pork Meatballs in rich homemade Chicken stock. The BLT & Steak Party Salad (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and New York Steak) with a Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing; Baked Moroccan Maple Apricot Chicken over Seasoned Rice; Skillet Seared Salmon with Garlicky Charred Cherry Tomatoes and Chiffonade of Basil, and Asian Marinated Grilled Salmon Skewers. Dessert will be Springtime English Trifle.

Cooking can be a bonding experience; paired with a great meal it’s a fun way to enjoy a date! Come for a stimulating shared experience to learn this great menu. Our lesson is Burrata Shared Appetizer Platter with Prosciutto, Tomato wedges, Ribbons of Basil and Homemade Balsamic Reduction; Seafood Pasta with Clams, Scallops and Mussels served on a bed of homemade Fettuccine; Marry Me Chicken! ( Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic & Thyme in a Creamy Pan Sauce ); Butternut Squash Risotto; Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus, and Garlic Compound Butter Flank Steaks with Sauteed Mushrooms. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cake with Double Chocolate Ganache.

Jan and her Mom (Momma) created a cookbook who’s collected family recipes were used for generations. This lesson teaches some of the favorites from their book “Rescued Recipes”. Come for a fun lesson to be part of the history of these exceptional foods! Our lesson is Lightly Battered Golden Chicken Sauté with Garlicky, Smashed Potatoes; My Momma's Heirloom Homemade Gnocchi in Alfredo Sauce; The Best Dang Meatloaf Ever; Brussels Sprouts Sauté in a Lemon Butter Sauce with shaved Parmesan; The Original Smitty's Famous BBQ Ribs & Homemade BBQ Sauce; Lake Tahoe Landmark Spinach Salad and Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie in a Blender.

Be the star of the next party or gathering with these amazing little treats of goodness! We’ll teach you to bake, ice and decorate the most beautiful little Cakes. Come for a fun and delicious lesson to learn Light Lemony Cupcakes with Sugar Bumble Bees; Super Moist Mini Carrot Cakes with Carrot Flower Design; The Original Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting; Rich & Moist Chocolatey Mocha Cupcakes with White and Dark Chocolate Chards; Apple Pie Cupcakes with Apple Rose on Top; Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes, and Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes. Our lesson includes a tutorial on : Piping Tips with Russian and Specialty Tips; How to make delicious Icing; Gorgeous Sugar Embellishments.

Some of the most satisfying meals this time of year are light, flavorful combinations you can enjoy for their cool down qualities. Our lesson offers an amazing variety of Soups and Salads which are fresh and so satisfying. Come for a fun evening of learning these summertime meals. Our lesson is Rich, Velvety Chilled Avocado Soup with Lime Zest and Cilantro; Tomato Basil Bisque with Brie Stuffed Croutons; Savory Pureed Strawberry Gazpacho with Cucumber and Roasted Red Peppers; Classic Cobb Salad; Italian Bistro Salad with Blue Cheese Croutons; Elevated Salad Nicoise, and delightfully refreshing Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert Salad.