Cooking Classes Schedule
September 17th, 2008 – Let’s Stay In
Sometimes you just want to stay home. Here's a sophisticated yet easy-to-prepare menu--no, really! Treat yourself and your favorite someone (your honey, a friend, or even Mom) to a meal good enough to share and yet easy enough to make any old night of the week--no special occasion needed.
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October 1st – Dinner With Grace
Who doesn't love entertaining with grace, style and ease? It's all possible with a little help from these mostly make-ahead dishes..
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October 15th – He’s Cooking
Don't all those frozen discs labeled "pizza" you bring home from the store taste pretty ordinary? Learn how to make one of your favorite stand-by's from scratch and put your own spin on it! With just a few simple ingredients you'll have the perfect excuse for your next party.
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October 29th – Double Trouble – Fall Dinners For Two
While the summer and winter seasons usually get all the attention in this town we're grateful for the brief and precious cushion of fall! Let's recognize and celebrate it while we can by taking advantage of what the farmers' market still has to offer.
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November 12th – Chop Chop (Couples Class) – Simple Sushi
Hey, making Sushi's easy! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to have fun with some good eats. In this class Chef Jessica will show you how to roll your way through the basic techniques necessary for making healthy and delicious sushi! Together we'll make and roll a variety of fresh fish and vegetable sushi along with the appropriate garnishes and sauces.
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November 19th – Easy Evening Dinners
We'll help you answer one of everyday life's most persistent and most difficult questions--What's for dinner??!! We will help you lower the white flag flying outside your kitchen door by showing you some creative combinations that will surely please whomever you're cooking for!
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January 7th – Supper Club
Why should only one of you have all the fun (and get all the credit!) in the kitchen? It's team-building time! Bring your partner and learn how to wow your guests together with this elegant menu.
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January 21st, - Steak House Classics
Sitting in red vinyl booths and making reservations weeks in advance are unnecessary once you master the simple techniques of these legendary restaurants!
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February 4th, - The Casual Gourmet
Abolish almonds, banish bruschetta and censor crudite! Boring! Spice up your next get-together with this inspired line-up of little bites that are sure to generate some fun.
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February 25th – Mama Mia – Italian Classics
We feel blessed by Italy--some of our favorite foods and grandparents come from Italy! Few other nations have had such a profound influence on what we eat right here at home. Join us to celebrate your inner Italian as we stuff, braise and bake our way to heaven via Italy.
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Wednesday, March 11th – Go Fish
The menu has fins on tonight! Get inspired to incorporate more seafood into your weekly repertoire as we practice grilling, stewing, saucing and even baking as we swim through this menu. We'll discuss how to shop for, store and perfectly cook fish and shellfish as we prepare these delicious dishes!
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Wednesday, March 25th
Come party with us as we find out why Spanish food is enjoying such popularity! Spaniards know how to slow down long enough to enjoy the fruits of their labor--this delicious philosophy is the inspiration for this menu of Iberian classics!
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April 8th – Bite Size Bliss
Tired of your weekly routine? Put your diet on hold and join us for a flavorful tour of typical world-wide favorites! Bring your favorite person for a night of fun in our kitchen as you learn and munch through these ultimate craveable edibles!
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April 22nd – Love Your Chicken
You’re not alone if you’re tired of boneless-skinless chicken and the George Foreman grill. We’ll explore a tastier side of chicken that will re-ignite your love for the old bird! You’ll learn about what cuts to use when and how to cook chicken properly-avoiding the pit-fall of tough, dry chicken.
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May 6th – Updated Classics
Let's dust off some oldies and bring them into this century! Don't let by-gones be by-gones--learn how to give them a new spin and fall in love all over again. We'll do just that tonight and put some newly re-habbed culinary tricks up your sleeve.
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May 20th – Meat & Potatoes Makeover
Ever wanted to make a truly memorable meal? Bring out the hidden gourmet in you by learning these classic dishes then surprise everyone by inviting them over for the instant re-play! We'll practice the following techniques: grilling, roasting and baking; then we'll eat all our handiwork!
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June 3rd – One Pot Wonders
You know what we mean--the aromas generated by these one-pot wonders alone make it hard to leave home! We'll kick the coziness up a few notches with this menu of irresistible. Quite a step up from ordinary casseroles these recipes will help you K.O. dinner and get crowned the family champ.