The Art of Cooking Classes:
Celebrating Life through Food and Friends –Spring 2013
Spring is the time of year that I feel renewed. I will start cooking with the vegetables of the season and start to cook on the grill. I hope that one or more of these classes will spark your interest.
I am doing 5 classes this spring and I will be taking the summer off.
I hope that you can join me. Bon Appetit!
April 22 5:30-9:00
Road Trip! – We talk a lot in class about how to read labels, what to buy, what not to buy. What are the “dirty dozen” of organics and what doesn’t matter? We will meet at my home and go to Trader Joes/Whole Foods in Hadley. If you want to purchase items you can, if you just want to go along for the ride that’s great too. We will probably grab a bite to eat when we are done.
Cost: free
April 29 6:30-9:00pm
Cinco de Mayo – This is a celebration of Mexican culture. What’s a better way to do that then with food and drinks?
Grapefruit Margarita
Cucumber and Jalepeno Margarita
Salsa Verde
Guacamole
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
Pork Tenderloin with Orange Chipotle Sauce
Serrano Ham and Poblano Pepper Corn Pudding
Cost : $65
May 20 6:30pm-8:00pm
Simple and Elegant – Making something for a dinner party or your in-laws are coming for a visit? You don’t know what to do but you want to kick it up a notch? Join us and learn how very simple dishes can be elegant and wow the pants off of your guests.
This is not your Grandmas Meatloaf with Garlic Gravy
Filet Mignon coated with Peppercorns and Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
Fettuccini with White Truffle Butter
Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with White Wine Sauce
Shaved Asparagus Salad
Tuscan Kale Salad with Chilies and Pecorino Romano Cheese
Cost: $65
June 3 6:30-8:00pm
Summer BBQ – Nothing says summer to me more then throwing a BBQ party. Whether is it for Father’s Day, 4th of July or just a get together, isn’t it an awesome way to entertain?
Sangria
BBQ Chicken with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Provencal Potato Salad
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Shaved Brussels Sprout and Tuscan Kale Salad
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Cost: $65
June 17 6:30pm-8:00pm
It’s Greek to Me – The Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest ways of life out there. It includes using a lot of olive oil, lemon, yogurt, mint and whole grains. (not to mention WINE)
Grilled Chicken, Red Onion and Mint Kebobs
Greek Salad
Cucumber and Feta Salad
Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Peaches with Yogurt, Mint and Honey
Cost: $65
Bon Appetit!