2010 CALENDAR
All cooking classes in 2010 are offered as private events. You bring the students (minimum of 8 per class), choose the date and the menu from a list below.
Workshop Series
Hearty Soups (Knife Skills Demo) - $65
-White Bean Soup with Chile Paste
-Tomato Basil Soup
-Cheddar, Potato Soup with Bacon
-Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup
-Wild Mushroom Soup
Middle Eastern Fusion - $65
- Feta and Herb Filo Cigars
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Roasted Carrots with Chile-Cardamom Zhug
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Lamb and Shallots with Pomegranate Molasses
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Baked Spinach Pilaf with Roasted Tomatoes
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Vegetable Kebobs with Walnut-Cumin Muhamara
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Ice in Heaven (Almond-Rice Pudding)
Sushi Bar - $85
- Introduction to Classic Maki Rolls
- Mastering Hand Rolls
- Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
- Vegetable Combo Hand Roll
- Vegetable Tempura
- Sweet Potato, Zucchini, Onion and Carrot
- Wasabi
Spanish Tapas - $75
- Andalusian Gazpacho
-Smoky Potato Tortilla
-Quick Marinated Olives with Marcona Almonds
-Chorizo Sausage Croquettes
-Sizzling Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
-Guava and Sweet Cheese Turnovers
Latin Cuisine - $75
-Mexican Fresh Salad with Jalapeno Dressing
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Black Bean Empanadas
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Chile Corn Bread Pudding
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Rum Glazed Chicken
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Coconut Mousse
Scandanavian Summer Solstice - $85
-Instant Cured Gravlax
-Swedish New Potatoes with Fresh-Made Salt Butter
-Grated Beet Salad
-Spice Crusted Salmon with Aquavit Sour Cream
-Danish Dill and Mustard Grilled Chicken
-Scandinavian Strawberries and Cream
Springtime in Provence - $75
-Chive and Cucumber Vichyssoise
-Goat Cheese Souffles with Fines Herbs
-Haricot Vert with Pistou
-Chicken Fricassee with Fennel and Tarragon
-Seasonal Fruit Clafoutis
Summer Grille - $85
- Eggplant and Red Pepper Salata
- Spinach and Feta Spanakopita
- Zucchini Cakes with Dill and Mint Yogurt
- Sizzling Ouzo Shrimp
- Spicy Lamb Kephtedes with Grilled Lemon
- Honey Twists
Asian At Home - $75
- Cucumber Sunomono
-Vegetable Tempura
-Tibetan Fried Noodles
-Minced Beef in Lettuce Cups
-Thai Basil and Chile Chicken- Vietnamese Banana Fritters
Everything Pumpkin - _$65
-Frisee Salad with Grilled Japanese Pumpkin
-Lebanese Pumpkin Dip with Baked Pita Chips
-Sicilian Sweet and Sour Pumpkin
-Caribbean Pumpkin Curry
-Baked Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Wild Rice and Sausage
- All American Pumpkin Pie
Wine Dinner - $85
- Prosciutto and Melon Salad Cayenne-Serrano Dressing
- Onion-Ginger Stuffed Jalapenos
- Green Beans with Horseradish Cream
- Wasabi Crusted Salmon
- Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken Breasts
- Chocolate Chile Brownie
Equipment: Students please bring an 8" Chef’s knife, apron,
towel, comfortable non-skid shoes.
Date Night Classes
Date Night #1
Weeknight Pasta and Sauces - $65
-Spaghetti Puttanesca
-Ravioli with Prosciutto, Tomatoes and Mozzarella
-Farfalle with Chicken in Pink Vodka Sauce
-Tagliatelle with Pesto, Mussels and White Wine
-Lemon-Fire Angel Hair
Date Night #2
Valentine Dinner - $85
-Lovers Cup Cocktail
-Oysters with Champagne Mignonette
-Radicchio Salad with Rose Petals and Pomegranate
-Poussin-Deux stuffed with Figs, wrapped in Pancetta,
-Creamy-Deluxe Whipped Potatoes with Smoked Irish Salt
-Molten Chocolate Passion Cake for Two
with Chantilly Cream & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Date Night #3
Sushi Bar - $95
- Introduction to Classic Maki Rolls
- Mastering Hand Rolls
- Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
- Vegetable Combo Hand Roll
- Vegetable Tempura
- Sweet Potato, Zucchini, Onion and Carrot
- Wasabi
Date Night #4
Springtime in Provence - $75
-Chive and Cucumber Vichyssoise
-Goat Cheese Souffles with Fines Herbs
-Haricot Vert with Pistou
-Chicken Fricassee with Fennel and Tarragon
-Seasonal Fruit Clafoutis
Date Night #5
Quince de Mayo $85
-Caesar Salad
-Guacamole with Limon Tortilla Chips
-Pork Picadillo
-Spicy Grilled Salmon Tacos with Yellow Rice
-Salsa Rojo Enchiladas
-Margarita Cupcakes
Date Night #6
Scandanavian Summer Solstice - $85
-Instant Cured Gravlax
-Swedish New Potatoes with Fresh-Made Salt Butter
-Grated Beet Salad
-Spice Crusted Salmon with Aquavit Sour Cream
-Danish Dill and Mustard Grilled Chicken
-Scandinavian Strawberries and Cream
Date Night #7
Summer Grille - $85
-Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad
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Pork with a Cajun Rub and Roasted Garlic Mango Sauce
-Chicken Breast with Balsamic and Grilled Pepper
-Vegetable Kabobs with Curried Yogurt Mint Sauce
-Grilled Nectarine and Sweet Ricotta Tarts
Date Night #8
Spanish Tapas - $85
- Andalusian Gazpacho
-Smoky Potato Tortilla
-Quick Marinated Olives with Marcona Almonds
-Chorizo Sausage Croquettes
-Sizzling Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
-Guava and Sweet Cheese Turnovers
Date Night #9
Asian at Home - $85
- Cucumber Sunomono
-Vegetable Tempura
-Tibetan Fried Noodles
-Minced Beef in Lettuce Cups
-Thai Basil and Chile Chicken- Vietnamese Banana Fritters
Date Night #10
Everything Pumpkin - $75
-Frisee Salad with Grilled Japanese Pumpkin
-Lebanese Pumpkin Dip with Baked Pita Chips
-Sicilian Sweet and Sour Pumpkin
-Caribbean Pumpkin Curry
-Baked Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Wild Rice and Sausage
- All American Pumpkin Pie
Date Night #11
Wine Dinner - $85
-Baked Brie and Cranberry Chutney Puffs
-Farmers Market Salad with Pears and Candied Pecans
-Grilled Polenta with Rosemary and Parmesan
-Blue Lake Green Beans with Orange Gremolata
-Dark Chocolate Truffle Tarts with Fresh Raspberries
Equipment: Students please bring an 8” chef’s knife, apron, towel, comfortable non skid shoes
Cooking with Your Kids
Adult /Child Teams - $130
Handmade Pizza
-Basic Pizza Dough
-Homemade Marinara Sauce
-Toppings Galore
-Filled Calzones
-Dessert Pizza
Brunch for Kids
-Berry Stuffed French Toast
-Fruit Smoothies
-Cream Scones
-Brown Sugar Bacon
- Rainbow Home Fries
Sushi Rolls and Teriyaki Chicken
-Makin' Maki Veggie Rolls
-California Rolls
-BBQ Hand Rolls
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Teriyaki Chicken
Healthy Summer Snacks
- Black Bean and Cheddar Cheese Quesadillas
- Celery Boats filled Black Olives and Cream Cheese
- Homemade Granola/Trail Mix
- Minted Watermelon Balls
- Popcorn with Parmesan Cheese
Scary Halloween
- Ghoulish Punch
- Radish "Eyes" Salad
- Mummy Fingers (Baked Sausages)
- Chocolate-Chip Spider Legs
- Monster-Parts Sugar Cookies
All Classes Equipment: Students please bring an 8” chef’s knife, apron, towel, comfortable non skid shoes