Cozy Fall Dinner Party

Add a little variety to dinner at home.

• Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Mom’s BBQ sauce

• Crunchy Romaine Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

• Tyler’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

• Roasted Chicken Thighs with Peaches

• Roasted Ratatouille

• Island Harvest Mixed Grain Pilaf

• Apple Dumpling with Caramel sauce

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.


Date Night

Sample Menu (Date Night Cooking Classes Have Various Themes):

• Salmon Fillet en Papillote with Julienne Vegetable

• Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf with White Rice and Black Quinoa

• Arugula, Roasted Fennel, Sliced Oranges and Citrus Reduction Dressing

• Molten Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream and Berries

Menu from another Date Night cooking class:

• Roasted Beet Salad Topped with Coach Farm Goat Cheese and a Citrus Reduction

• Balsamic Shrimp

• Duck with Brandy Sauce, Dried Apricots, Cherries and Pears with Red Rice Pilaf

• Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms

• Cucumber and Melon Salad

• Dilly Bread - A Quick Single Rise Yeast Bread

Menu from another Date Night cooking class:

• Pine Nut Crusted Goat Cheese on Field Green Salad with Berries and French Vinaigrette.

• Crispy Salmon Cake with Remoulade.

• Honey Mustard Chicken and Apples.

• Ravioli with Sage Walnut Butter and Reduced Balsamic Drizzle.

• Spiced Squash with Marshmallow Meringue.

• Dessert: Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Chantilly Cream.

Description & Menu from another Date Night cooking class:

Learn basic cooking skills to prepare a delicious salad, dinner and dessert. This class makes a perfect gift for newlyweds.

If you are not a big fan of duck this meal may change your mind. Duck is so tasty and goes beautifully with this interesting rice and grain side dish. Add a few new items to your cooking repertoire.

• Pecans and Roasted Butternut Squash on Arugula with Warm Apple Cider Vinaigrette

• Duck with Brandy Sauce Dried Apricots, Cherries and Pears with Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf with Lentils and Black Quinoa

• Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken

• Green Beans with Browned Butter Sauce

• Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Sweet Yogurt Biscuits

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Date Night - Paris

No need to take the Concord to Paris for a lovely French Dinner Party. 

A great night out - you will learn to make two amazing dinners that you’ll enjoy preparing together at home for years to come.

• Fried Oysters on the Half Shell

• Mixed Green Salad, with Classic French Vinaigrette, Topped with Warmed  Herb Crusted Goat Cheese

• Steak Au Poive

• Classic Chicken Francaise,

• Potato Parsnip Galette

• Smashed Peas

• Cream Puffs with Easy Pastry Cream, Chocolate Ganache and Mixed Berries

 Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Date Night - A Warm Cozy Meal for a Cold Winter Evening.

• Phyllo with Smoked Mozzarella and Fig on a Field Green Salad

• Chicken Stew with Dumplings

• Spicy Cocktail Meatballs

• Halibut and Vegetables in Cartoccio (Baked in Parchment Paper)

• Broccoli in Browned Butter Sauce

• Pear Apple Crisp

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Date Night - Love Birds

If you are not a big fan of duck this meal may change your mind. Duck is so tasty and goes beautifully with this interesting rice and grain side dish. Add a few new items to your cooking repertoire.

• Pecans and Roasted Butternut Squash on Arugula with Warm Apple Cider Vinaigrette

• Duck with Brandy Sauce Dried Apricots, Cherries and Pears with Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf with Lentils and Black Quinoa

• Love Birds (Chicken in Puff Pastry)

• Green Beans with Browned Butter Sauce

• Strawberry Shortcake with Sweet Baking Powder Biscuits (a Classic)

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Dinner Party: New York Style

• Crunchy Romaine Stack with Blue Cheese Dressing and Candied Bacon Bits

• Marinated City Strip Steak

• Baked Shrimp Scampi

• Creamed Spinach

• Portobello Fries

• Individual Molten Chocolate Cakes with Whipped Cream

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Dinner Party with Friends

A fun evening where you will learn some new techniques and recipes. And enjoy a tasty dinner at the end of the evening.

• Roasted Bibb Lettuce with Warm Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
• Beef Bourbon
• Parchment Wrapped Tilapia with Vegetables
• Home Fried Potatoes and Onions
• Apple Tartain

Hands-on cooking class. Informal question and answer session with dinner.
 

A Dozen Amazing Martinis, A Dozen Great Hor D’Oeuvres

A two part cooking class series - six of each at a time. Informal question and answer session with meal, after demo.

Listen and learn Martini demo with sampling. Hands-on cooking of Hor D'Oeuvres with meal.
 

Easier Than You Think
Simple & Fast Healthy Food

You may have every intention to eat healthier (and spend less on take out) by making dinner instead of ordering out, but by the time you get home, it is just too late. With this selection of simple, fast healthful dishes, that you can throw together quickly after a long day, you don’t need to choose between eating at midnight or ordering in. Using readily accessible, fresh, wholesome ingredients, we’ll make nourishing meals that taste delicious, look appealing, and are good for our bodies.

These recipes are quick, healthful and of course look and taste great.

• Roasted Beet with Pistachios, Herbs and Orange.

• Pork Chops with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce.

• Middle Eastern Multicolored Cous Cous.

• Scallops and Salmon and Vegetables en Papillotes (Baked in Parchment Paper).

• Four Cheese Penne, Light Version.

• Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Evening in Italy

• Baked Clams Casino

• Mixed Greens with Orange Supremes, Fennel and Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Garlic Chicken with Lemon Glaze

• Fish with Pine Nuts and Anchovies

• Mini Sweet Corn and Marscapone Lasagna Casseroles

• Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies with Nutella Thumbprints

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

An Evening of Americana

Here is a new twist on classic family favorites. You’ve probably cooked roasted potatoes but the new twist here is panko crumbs. The original creamy pearl onions will be replaced with lovely spring green scallions, the crab cakes are made with potato chips, and garden salad will be replaced with spinach and strawberries.

This is the menu that promises to capture your loved one's heart. It is also just a really nice family dinner.

Back in January 2004, Glamour published a recipe for "Engagement Chicken," so called because soon after staffers whipped it up, their boyfriends popped the question. When Glamour reader Laura Wheeler made it for her guy, she topped it off with her self-titled "Hook-Him Apple Pie." Sure enough, he proposed. Will these recipes work for you? Try 'em.

• Crab Cakes with Remolaude.

• Strawberry and Spinach Salad.

• Engagement Roast Chicken

• Corn and Brioche Stuffing

• Spinach Sautéed in Garlic and Oil.

• Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter.

• Hook-Him Apple Pie.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Faster Than You Think

If you like to cook but feel you have no time, these are the recipes that will get you through the winter. All quick to prepare and so delicious your family will thank you for coming to cooking classes.

• Balsamic Dressing In A Jiffy to Toss with A Bag of Mixed Greens

• Sautéed Chicken in Creamy Herb Sauce

• Bronzed Salmon, Orange Glaze

• Israeli Cous Cous

• Roasted Root Vegetables

• Chocolate Mousse Torte

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Fireside Winter Dinner Party

Add a little variety to dinner at home These are all my family favorites. Wonderful for family, but certainly a show off for company as well. Just for the BBQ sauce and those yummy apple dumplings, this is a must take class.

• Crunchy Romaine Salad, New Green Goddess Dressing.

• Turkish Eggplant and Tomato Sauce.

• Toasted Pita Chips.

• Tyler’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish or Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Relish.

• Comeback sauce Mississippi Favorite from the 30’s.

• Sautéed Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce.

• Rice Pilaf.

• Apple Dumpling with Caramel Sauce.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

A Fabulous Afternoon of Cooking & Dining

One of the few classes that we are able to offer during the day. It’s a great way to have lunch with friends and get some cooking and garnishing pointers, as well.

• Margherita Salad with Grilled Mozzarella.

• Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Watermelon Salad Topped with Parmesan Black Pepper Dressing.

• Spinach, Mushroom Strudel.

• Roasted Salmon with Walnut – Pepper Relish.

• Individual Molten Chocolate Cake.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Fancier Mexican

• Individual Appetizer Dips Guacamole Cream, Pico de Gallo.

• Black Bean Salsa with Baked Tortilla Strips.

• Grilled Shrimp with Yellow Romensco Sauce.

• White fish Veracruz en Papillote.

• Garlic Bread with Avocado Butter.

• Creamy Caramel Flan.

• Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Fresh Flavors From the Grill (gluten-free)

• Jicama, Spinach and Oranges with Avocado Dressing.

• Grilled Chicken, Scallops, Pineapple and Peaches with A Curry Citrus Marinade and a Lemon Curry Vinaigrette. All Under 300 Calories.

• Grilled Porterhouse Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.

• Grilled Roma Tomatoes.

• Grilled Bread.

• Grilled Fruit Bundles.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Getting Saucy in the Kitchen

Learn how to follow a recipe by understanding recipe language and develop hands on cooking skills such as the proper way to use a chef’s knife, sharpen knives and the fun of a mandolin. Our recipes tonight are very basic sauces and a good start for those of you that are new to the kitchen.

Yes, there is a better way to chop an onion, slice a tomato, cut a mushroom, peel a carrot.

• Shrimp Cakes with a Classic Remoulade.

• Portobello Parmesan with a Simple Marinara.

• Zucchini Carrot Spaghetti with Creamy Vodka Sauce.

• Orange Ricotta Pound Cake.

• Devine Chocolate Sauce.

Getting Started in the Kitchen:

Learn how to follow a recipe by understanding recipe language and develop hands on cooking skills such as the proper way to use a chef’s knife, sharpen knives and the fun of a mandolin.

Our favorite classic recipes tonight are very basic and a good start for those of you that are new to the kitchen and want to gracefully entertain.

• Shrimp Cakes with a Remoulade

• Spaghetti Primavera prepared Tableside (simple and simply beautiful)

• Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic.

• Green Beans with Walnut Parsley Sauce.

• Orange Ricotta Pound Cake.

• Devine Chocolate Sauce.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Gluten-Free - Vegetarian - Gourmet

• Hearty Vegetable Soup

• Mushroom Barley Casserole

• Wild Mushroom Cakes with Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis

• Stuffed Peppers with Herbs and Vegetables

• Dessert - To Be Decided

Please note: Our kitchen is not a gluten-free kitchen.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Grown Ups and Teens

This is a great father-daughter, mother-son opportunity or any other combination, including grandparents as well. This is just a wonderful way to spend quality time with that special young person in your life. Enjoy preparing this youth friendly menu of:

• Garden Salad with Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing.

• Buttermilk Biscuits with a Cheddar Cheese Variation.

• Meatloaf Cup Cakes With Mashed Potato Frosting Roasted Cherry Tomato on Top.

• Lettuce Wraps with Honey-Glazed Cashew Chicken Stir Fry and Extra Toppings.

• Fresh Fruit Cups.

• Boston Cream Pie.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Healthy Cooking for Your Family

Is it time to improve your family’s eating habits?

Judy Serino, a certified holistic health coach, integrative nutrition specialist and weight loss counselor will be the guest chef at Elegant Eating. She will teach you to feel confident in choosing and preparing better food for you and your loved ones. Through the process of demonstration, Judy and Myra will show you how simple it is to prepare some natural dishes that your family will love.

• Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette.

• Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa and Turkey Sausage.

• Almond Crusted Chicken with Romesco Sauce.

• Zucchini Linguine.

• Grilled Vegetables over Wheatberries.

• Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.


It's Greek to Me

• Grilled Halumi Cheese on Greens with Roasted Marinated Peppers

• Greek Salsa Chicken

• Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki

• Rosemary Crusted Potatoes

• Kourabiethes (Classic Sugar Cookies)

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Guys Night Out:
Girls if you want to Meet a Guy You Can Come to this Class Too.

Impress that special someone in your life by learning how to make a gourmet dinner. We will teach you the finer points of making:

• Romaine Salad with Bleu Cheese

• Beer Battered Shrimp

• Baltimore Crab Puffs

• Tyler’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

• Rosemary and Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cherry Relish

• Apple Dumpling with Caramel Sauce

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Perfect for Halloween

• Chunk Salad with Wicked Dressing of Peppercorns and Parmesan Cheese.

• Carrot Finger Dip.

• Marinated Flank Steak Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Sauce.

• Shoestring Potatoes.

• Shrimp PO’BOY with Remoulade Sauce.

• Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Spiked Cream.

• Apple Cups Filled with Apple Cider.

• Rotten Apple Ice cubes with gummy worms for the punch bowl.

• Pecan Pie Bars.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Hearty Soups For Lunch & Dinner

Learn how to make a stock from a turkey or chicken frame. Prepare a filling dinner style soup, Italian Wedding Soup, Cream Soup Base with 3 Variations, Traditional French Onion Soup and a Basic Vegetarian Split Pea Soup. 

Hands-on cooking class series. Informal question and answer session with meal.
 

Italian Style Dinner Party #1

These tasty dishes are found on local tables and represent the wonders of simplicity and flavors of Italian Cuisine.

• Roasted Fennel, Roasted Red Pepper, Blood Orange, Watercress and
  Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette.

• Chicken and Sausage Ragout.

• Halibut with Pesto en Papillote.

• Parmesan Baguette.

• Brussels Sprouts With Chestnut Brown Butter.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Your Favorite Hor d’Oeuvres from the Last 3 Years of Cooking Classes!

Your favorite Hor d’Oeuvres from the last 3 years of cooking classes, just in time for the Holiday season. A bonus package of other hor d'oeuvres will be your gift that evening.

• Bacon Wrapped Dates

• Rice Balls

• Spiced Mixed Nuts

• Spicy Meatballs

• Baby BLT with candied bacon

• Beer Battered Shrimp

• Cheese Blossom (cheese ball with nuts, cheeses and pestos)

• Crab Cakes with Remolaude and Corn Salsa

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Iron Chef

For the bold and brave, or bored. All recipes are outside of the box and I don’t mean a cardboard cooking file. Totally delicious. This is for the great adventurers in the kitchen.

• Escargot with Bacon Marmalade

• Vegetable Flan

• Call for more details.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

It's Greek to Me

• Grilled Halumi Cheese on Greens with Roasted Marinated Peppers

• Greek Salsa Chicken

• Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki

• Rosemary Crusted Potatoes

• Classic Sugar Cookies

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Jamaican Style Grill: Dinner Party #3

A combination of British, East Indian, Chinese and African cuisine.

• Caribbean Spinach Salad with Mango, Kiwi, Spinach, Bacon and Pickled Onions with a Creamy Cooked Dressing.

• Jerk Chicken with Rice Pilaf.

• Coffee Glazed Lamb Chops with Peach Chutney.

• Pepper Jicama Salad.

• Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle served with (prepared) Ice Cream.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Japanese Hor D'Oeuvres For Your Next Party

• Gyoza (Pork Pot Sticker).

• Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake filled with Cabbage and Bacon and Special Sauce.

• Tatutaage (Japanese style Fried Chicken)

• Onigiri (Rice balls filled with Grilled Salmon or Pickled Plum)

• Yakitori (Skewered Grilled chicken and Vegetables)

• Negima (Grilled Scallion Rolled in Beef Roll)

• Pistachio Cherry Ice Cream

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Journey Through Regional Italian Cuisine

• Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta,

• Parmesan Toasts with Prosciutto and Fig Jam

• Sautéed Kale with Toasted Pine Nuts

• Herb Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken

• Linguine with Roast Red Pepper Sauce

• Cannoli Ice Cream Sandwich

Menu from another Journey Through Regional Italian cooking class:

• Lasagna in Bianco White Lasagna with Parmigiano Besciamella

• Parmesan Toasts With Procuitto and Fig Jam

• Sautéed Kale with Toasted Pine Nuts

• Herb Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken

• Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

• Profiteroles (Cream Puffs With Pastry Cream And Chocolate Ganache Drizzle)

Menu from another Journey Through Regional Italian cooking class:

• Arugula and Fig Salad.

• Butternut Squash and Sausage Cannelloni.

• Herb Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken.

• Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta.

• Caesar Green Beans with Crispy Bread Crumbs.

• Ricotta Orange Pound Cake.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Just Desserts

That’s really what it is all about. What’s hot for 2011 and what has always been a classic. All desserts will come with recipes for many variations. As a special bonus all students in tonight’s class get a custom embroidered Elegant Eating Apron of their very own.

• Original Whoopie Pie in Chocolate with a wonderful Marshmallow Filling

• Cake Balls

• Classic Pie Crust, both styles, by hand and in the food processor, easier than you think with a variety of filling options

• Classic Crumb Topping that can be used with all types of fruit fillings

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Ladies Who Lunch

Not only will you learn the recipes taught in class, but special emphasis will be placed on entertaining and presenting the food in a more current and unique fashion.

• Cheese Terrine, An Amazing Versatile Cheese Boule With Cream Cheese and Pistachio Nuts Layered With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto and Basil Pesto with an Icing Of Provolone Cheese

• Mozzarella/Tomato Salad with Tuscan Antipasto Dressing

• Shrimp Cake with Remolaude

• Crudite Centerpiece

• Love Birds with Champagne Sauce Chicken

• Mixed Vegetable Bundle

• Molten Chocolate Cake With Merlot And Saigon Cinnamon

The Look of Love

This is the menu that promises to capture your loved one's heart. It is also just a really nice family dinner.

Back in January 2004, Glamour published a recipe for "Engagement Chicken," so called because soon after staffers whipped it up, their boyfriends popped the question. When Glamour reader Laura Wheeler made it for her guy, she topped it off with her self-titled "Hook-Him Apple Pie." Sure enough, he proposed. Will these recipes work for you? Try 'em.

• Honey Moon Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

• Engagement Roast Chicken

• Aromatic Slow Roasted Tomatoes (sounds a little sexy)

• John’s Spicy Shrimp (a favorite of a former staff member to impress each new girlfriend -He’s married now and has served it to Neil and me at a dinner party.

• Romantic Risotto

• Chocolate Kiss Cookies

• Hook-Him Apple Pie

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Luau: One of the most fun Summer Party Themes.

Not only will we be preparing some delicious food, but you will also learn some decorating ideas to make your party picture perfect. Hawaiian shirts suggested.

• Watermelon Fresca.

• Pina Colada Shrimp and Pineapple – Rum Dipping Sauce .

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Grilled Salsa Verde.

• Pineapple Salsa.

• Overnight Cole Slaw (that means it will taste better the next day).

• Hawaiian Rice Salad.

• Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

• Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Lunch with Your Kids (Ages 11 – 16)

This is a great father daughter or mother son opportunity or any other combination including grandparents as well.

• Garden Salad with Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing

• Meatza Pizza

• Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Toppings

• Fresh Fruit Cups

• Cake Pops

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

A Lunchy Brunch ~ Grown Ups & Kids

This is a great father-daughter or mother-son opportunity or any other combination, including grandparents as well. “This is just simply the best way to spend quality time with that special child or children in your life.”

Enjoy preparing this kid-friendly menu of:

• Garden Salad with Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing.

• Crostini de Pomodoro.

• Meatloaf Cup Cakes With Mashed Potato Frosting.

• Glazed Carrots.

• Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Toppings.

• Fresh Fruit Cups.

• Potato chip cookies.

• Pink Lemonade.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Make Your Own Sushi Rolls

Techniques taught by authentic Japanese Sushi Chef Mamie Nishide. She was born and raised in Japan and came to the US to study business. After graduation from business school and a career on Wall Street, Mamie abandoned corporate life for her culinary passion.

Finishing a Culinary Arts degree from the Institute of Culinary Education she continued her training at the test kitchen for Country Living Magazine in New York and Le Bernardin, as well as top restaurants in Manhattan.

Mamie teaches at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York, and will now be a guest chef at Elegant Eating. Class will prepare:

• California Rolls

• Spicy California Rolls

• Crunchy Salmon Rolls

• Spicy Tuna Roll

• Crab and Herb Salad Roll

• Vegetable Roll of Avocado, Cucumbers and Scallions

• Class will learn how to make a Seafood Salad with Lump Crabmeat and Ginger Dressing

• We will also work with some Japanese Vegetables such as Pickled Daikon Radish, Pickled Plum, Shiso, and Dried Shiitake Mushroom

See photos from a Make Your Own Sushi Rolls cooking class.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Mexican Light

Lower calorie versions of some great Mexican classics.

• Black Bean Soup

• Appetizer Parfaits with Tortilla Strips

• Sofrito Chicken and Yellow Rice

• Margarita Tomatoes

• Olive Salsa

• Shrimp

• Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies and Ice Cream

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Mexican - Fancier

• Individual Appetizer Dips Guacamole Cream, Pico de Gallo.

• Black Bean Salsa with Baked Tortilla Strips.

• Grilled Shrimp with Yellow Romensco Sauce.

• White fish Veracruz en Papillote.

• Garlic Bread with Avocado Butter.

• Creamy Caramel Flan.

• Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Middle Eastern Cuisine: Dinner Party #5

Exotic, Alluring and most definitely Flavorful. These are not the quick 30 minute recipes, but, for those of you that are foodies and want to learn to make some more intricate dishes, this is your class.

• Chopped Salad with Moroccan Charmoula Vinaigrette.

• Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricot Couscous.

• Falafel Meatballs Skewered with Tzatziki Sauce and Cheese Flatbread.

• Turkey Bisteeya A flavorful filling of Turkey, Eggs, Lemon Juice and Spices layered in Phyllo Dough.

• Rice Pudding Topped with Edible Gold Glitter.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.


Mother-Daughter Brunch

• Baked French Toast

• Scallion Hash Browns

• Frittata

Listen and learn cooking demo. Plus brunch.
 

The Need to Knead

This three part cooking class series will show you how simple it is to make yeast breads and how therapeutic the kneading process can be.

We’ll make:

• Pizza and Foccacia

• Basic Bread and Mini Dinner Rolls

• And Sweet Roll Dough for Cinnamon Buns

• A Teddy Bear Bread

This is a beginner level cooking course that will have you impressing yourself.

Hands-on cooking class series with meal, and take home dough.
 

New Year's Resolution Class

Be lean and mean this year. Cut the calories with out cutting the flavor. Re-make some family favorites with a lot less calories. Class will learn various ways to cut down on the fattening parts of a recipe and learn how to substitute ingredients without destroying the integrity of the original dish.

• Reduced Fat Clam Chowder

• Low-Fat Scalloped Potatoes

• Healthier Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas

• Chicken Parmigiana Redux

• Apple Pie-lets: The Hungry Girl Version of Apple Pie

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

New Year's Resolution Didn't Work, Try Again with these Healthier Recipes

Class will learn various ways to remove the fattening parts of a recipe and learn how to substitute ingredients without destroying the integrity of the original dish.

• Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Chive Vinaigrette.

• Salmon in Parchment Paper.

• Skillet Roasted Chicken with Spring Herb-Lemon Oil.

• Parsley and Farro Salad with Onion, Red Pepper and Feta.

• Buttermilk Banana Bread.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

New York Steakhouse Style: Dinner Party #2

• Crunchy Romaine Stack with Blue Cheese Dressing and Candied Bacon Bits.

• Marinated City Strip Steak with Beurre Maitre d’.

• Baked Shrimp Scampi.

• Leaf Spinach with Cream Sauce.

• Portobello Fries.

• Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes.

• Individual Molten Chocolate Cakes.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

New York Style

• Crunchy Romaine Stack with Blue Cheese Dressing and Candied Bacon Bits

• Marinated City Strip Steak

• Baked Shrimp Scampi

• Creamed Spinach

• Portobello Fries

• New York Style Cheesecake

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

One Pot, One Pan

Do you take out every utensil you own to start to cook? That's the problem. Simple and easy = a meal to share with friends and family.

Here is the menu from our January One Pot, One Pan class:

• Moroccan Beef Meatball Tangine

• Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice

• Baked Fish in Mustard Crème Sauce with Capers

• Lemon Parsley Linguine

• Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

• Oven Roasted Potatoes

Demo / Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Our Greatest Hits (from our Cooking Classes)

• Crunchy Romaine Stack with Blue Cheese Dressing and Candied Bacon Bits.

• Marinated City Strip Steak.

• Mashed Potato Biscuits.

• Orange Glazed Blackened Salmon with Spicy Mayo Drizzle.

• Green Beans with Browned Butter Sauce.

• Portobello Fries.

• Individual Molten Spiced Cabernet Chocolate Cakes.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Party Foods ~ More than Just Hor Doeuvres

Double up on the serving size and they can also be served for dinners.

• Peking Steak Bites

• Mini Sliders

• Lettuce Wraps

• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drummies with Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce

• Pizza on Nan - Indian Style

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Passover

This is not your great grandmother's gefilte fish. These recipes are new twists on classic favorites. If you enjoy cooking and really like to try new foods and presentation - this is a great opportunity to show family and friends typical Passover foods do not have to come out of a jar or be boring.

• Halibut and Salmon Terrine with Aioli and Fresh Grated Horseradish with Beets

• Symbol Salad a unique way to include the foods from your Seder plate.

• Braised Shortribs - a delicious change from Brisket.

• Roasted Celery Root and Carrots.

• Simple Parve Fruit Cobbler.

• Passover Sunday Brunch Surprise - a Dairy Apple Pudding to be served hot or cold.

• Matzoh Crunch Dessert Snack.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Perfect for Halloween

• Chunk Salad with Wicked Dressing of Peppercorns and Parmesan Cheese.

• Carrot Finger Dip.

• Marinated Flank Steak Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Sauce.

• Shoestring Potatoes.

• Shrimp PO’BOY with Remoulade Sauce.

• Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Spiked Cream.

• Apple Cups Filled with Apple Cider.

• Rotten Apple Ice cubes with gummy worms for the punch bowl.

• Pecan Pie Bars.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Private Cooking Classes / Special Events

Whether it is just a fun, social event or team-building for your business, our classes offer lots of space to learn great hands-on cooking techniques, plus an opportunity to enjoy working with others. Click here to see more details about our private cooking classes / special events.

Demo or hands-on cooking classes with meals, depending on your choices.
 

A Quiche Workshop

Quiche continues to be a perennial favorite for everyone.  In this exciting class, you will learn to make a buttery crust, and a puffed golden custard, along with several luscious fillings.  After this class, you’ll know why quiche is still one of the most requested recipes at home and in restaurants.  It is also a great make ahead of time dish.

We will prepare a Quiche Lorraine, a dish that originated in Northern France, A Spinach Mushroom Quiche, and a Roasted Vegetable Quiche. 

The salad will compliment the quiche using a delicate Bibb lettuce and Mixed Baby Greens. 

A second salad of spinach with fruit, nuts, pickled onions and a cooked dressing will also be prepared.

For dessert an Oreo Cookie Brownie.  Yes, that’s correct, I actually think we can perfect the Oreo cookie.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Red Hot Christmas in August

Get an early start on Holiday Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres. If you like the Martini Class, this is right up your alley. Lots of interesting appetizers that will be quick, easy and high in presentation.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Restaurant Style Dinner Party

Treat friends and family to a wonderful dinner party experience without spending the whole week in the kitchen prepping. This organized menu of foods we expect to see on most restaurant menus will really be a treat and
both you and your friends will be surprised with the results.

• Homemade Mozzarella will be demonstrated and practiced.

• Spring Greens with Homemade Mozzarella Spirals and Tomato Vinaigrette an Appetizer.

• Spaghetti with Chicken and Eggplant Sauce.

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Glaze.

• Skilled Glazed Baby Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas.

• Shortcakes with Fresh Strawberry Sauce and Lemon Chantilly Cream.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Restaurant Style Dinner in Under and Hour

Treat friends and family to a wonderful dinner party experience without spending the whole week in the kitchen prepping.

• Spring Greens with Tomato Vinaigrette.

• Chicken Bucatini with Eggplant Sauce.

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Grilled Salsa Verde.

• Cauliflower and Broccoli.

• Blueberry Shortcakes with Lemon Cream.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Restaurant Style Dinner Party

Treat friends and family to a wonderful dinner party experience without spending the whole week in the kitchen prepping. This organized menu will really be a treat and both you and your friends will be surprised with the results.

• Fresh Mozzarella made from Curd.

• Spring Greens, Homemade Mozzarella Spirals with Tomato Vinaigrette.

• Chicken Bucatini with Eggplant Sauce.

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Grilled Salsa Verde.

• Skilled Glazed Baby Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas.

• Shortcakes with Fresh Blueberry Sauce, Ice Cream topped with Lemon Chantilly Cream.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Retro Cocktail Party

You never know when you’ll need them, so we have a stunning collection of hor d’oeuvres that are simply spectacular.

Learn the 3 P’s of hor d’oeuvres: planning, preparation and plating.

You’ll be known as the hostess with the mostess or the gourmet king on the block.

• Skewered Swedish Meatballs Topped With Pickled Cucumber Slices

• Gorgonzola and Pear Crostini

• Smoked Salmon Sushi Bites

• Mini Chicken Alfredo In Pasta Shells

• Mini Lobster Rolls With Herb Mayonnaise

• Scampi Scallops on the Half Shell

• Tuxedo Strawberries

Menu from another Retro Cocktail Party Cooking Class:

• Swedish Meatballs Topped With Pickled Cucumber Slices.

• Pu Pu Platter with: Saucy Bacon Wrapped Dates or Shrimp.

• Shrimp Toasts.

• BBQ Spare Ribs.

• Cheeseburger Rolls with Special Sauce.

• Classic Cheese Ball.

• Artichoke Dip with Toasted Pita Chips.

• Tuxedo Strawberries.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Road to Morocco

The flavors are aromatic and subtly spiced. It will add a new twist to everyday dinners and makes a fun dinner party. Fear not, it is one of the tastiest menus.

• Persian Garden Salad Topped with Bacon wrapped Dates and Pomegranate Dressing

• Chicken Tagine with Fennel and Olives

• Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie

• Vegetable and Grain Pilaf

• Chocolate Baklava

Menu from another Road to Morocco Cooking Class:

• Persian Garden Salad Topped with Bacon wrapped Dates and Pomegranate Dressing.

• Chicken Tagine with Fennel and Olives.

• Moroccan Beef Meatball.

• Eastern Rice and Potato Pancake.

• Vegetable and Grain Pilaf.

• Baklava.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

The Romance of the Meal

Interested in creating a romantic dinner? It could be on the healthy side or something decadent or a combination of both.  These dinners are simply delicious.

• Mixed Greens with Oranges, Cashews and Maple Vinaigrette

• Miso Glazed Salmon with Sautéed Spinach

• Duck Breast with Brandy Sauce, Dried Apricots, Cherries and Pears

• Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf

• Chocolate Fondue for 2

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Salad Seminar

Learn to prepare 7 different salad dressings and a wonderful salad to go with each. The greens for this class will be a variety from Arugula to Zebra Lettuce.  Well not exactly, but if there was a zebra lettuce, we would have it for this extensive lesson on salads.

All salads will be sampled during the class. And you get to take home samples of each dressing.

• Arugula with Roasted Fennel and Balsamic Dressing

• Golden Delicious Salad with Sweet and Sour Sesame Seed Vinaigrette

• Watermelon Salad with Raspberry Honey Dressing on Baby Arugula

• Beet Orange Salad with Reduced Citrus Vinaigrette

• BLT Salad on Buttery Bibb or Mache Greens. Warm Maple Dressing

• Spinach Salad with Cooked Dressing

• Aioli Homemade Mayonnaise

Hands-On Cooking Class with Tastings and Take Home Samples
 

Salad & Quiche Seminar

Learn to prepare 7 different salad dressings and a wonderful salad to go with each. The greens for this class will be a variety from Arugula to Zebra Lettuce. Well not exactly, But if there was a Zebra lettuce we would have it for this extensive lesson in salads.

All salads will be sampled during the class along with quiche. Take home samples of each dressing.

• Arugula with Roasted Fennel and Balsamic Dressing

• Watermelon Salad with Raspberry Honey Dressing on Baby Arugula

• Beet Orange Salad with Reducted Citrus Vinaigrette

• BLT Salad on buttery Bibb or Mache Greens. Warm Maple Dressing

• Spinach Salad with Cooked Creamy Dressing

• Classic Pate Brisse - Pie Crust - Learn Both Techniques. Prepare with a Pastry Blender and Make in the Food Processor

• Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Simple Family Suppers in Minutes - Quick Tricks

Some simple to prepare low-fat recipes that are light and healthy, and your family will love.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Something Else Southern

• Spinach Orange Salad with Candied Walnuts.

• Rosemary & Orange-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Cherry Relish.

• Hot Crunchy Chicken with Honey Pecan Butter.

• Scalloped Corn New Orleans Style.

• Bananas Foster Sauce with Pineapple and Ice Cream.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Something Southern

Paula Dean would be so proud of us, not to mention Emeril and Paul. Just like the south ~ sweet, savory and sassy.

• Pecan and Orange Salad with Arugula and Maple Vinaigrette.

• Spicy Honey Chicken.

• Brined Bone in Roast Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Glaze.

• Cranberry Bread Pudding (yes, that is just a side dish.) .

• Cipollini and Apples with Bacon.

• Sautéed Greens.

• Red Velvet Cupcakes.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Soup for the Soul

This class was a favorite from last semester.  When the weather turns nasty, who doesn’t crave a bowl of homemade soup?  Whether it is chunky or smooth, vegetarian or enriched with meat, everyone will love these comforting soups.

• Potato Leek with 3 Vegetable Variations

• Butternut Squash Bisque

• Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken

• Meatballs and Lentil Soup with Spicy Italian Sausage

• A Simple Butter Biscuit Stick will also be Shown. 

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Soup for the Soul, #1, and a Few Other Things

These soups are hearty enough for dinner and perfect to take the chill out of the air.

• Potato Leek Soup (low-fat)

• Italian Wedding Soup

• Lentil with Spicy Sausage Soup

• Roasted Vegetable Bisque

• Dilly Casserole Yeast Bread

• Baked Pita Chips with Hummus

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

South of the Border

• Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

• Pork chops with rice and beans

• Goat Cheese and Roasted Corn Quesadillas

• Creamy Caramel Flan

• Mexican Chocolate Shortbread

Menu from another South of the Border cooking class:

• Ensalada de Nochebuena (Beets, Grapefruit and Apples) with Pomegranate and Lime Vinaigrette.

• Chicken Quesedillas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

• Crispy Fish Tacos

• Churros

• Creamy Caramel Flan

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Southern Italian Home Cooking

Simple, honest, boldly flavored food of Italy’s Southern Cities. All classic Italian favorites with a little twist.

• Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Shells.

• Balsamic Steak with Radicchio.

• Marscapone Mashed Potatoes.

• Spaghetti with Eggplant Sauce.

• 2 Cheese Pizzettes.

• Nutella Cookies.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.


Special Events / Private Cooking Classes

Whether it is just a fun, social event or team-building for your business, our classes offer lots of space to learn great hands-on cooking techniques, plus an opportunity to enjoy working with others. Click here to see more details about our special events / private cooking classes.

Demo or hands-on cooking classes with meals, depending on your choices.


Steak and Cake

What better dinner than steak and cake?

Menu from one Steak and Cake cooking class:

• The best Crab Cakes ever with Remolaude and Roasted Corn Salsa

• Wilted Spinach Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Hot Bacon Dressing

• Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

• Mojito Grilled Swordfish Steak with Avocado Pineapple Pico de Gallo

• Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fennel, Green Beans and Asparagus

• Classic Carrot Cake

Menu from another Steak and Cake cooking class:

• The Best Shrimp Cakes Ever with Remoulade and Roasted Corn Salsa Salad

• Marinated Grilled Steak

• Mahi Mahi Steaks With Sweet Anchovy-Pine Nut Sauce

• Tomato Tarte Tatin

• Salad with Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese with Port Wine Dressing

• Amazin Raisin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Menu from another Steak and Cake cooking class:

• Crab Cake with Remolaude and Corn Salsa

• Orange Glazed Blackened Salmon Steak

• Pan Seared Steak with Parmesan Spinach

• Scalloped Potatoes and Parsnip

• Sautéed mixed greens with garlic

• Chocolate Black Tea Bundt Cake

Menu from another Steak and Cake # 3 Cooking Class:

• Salad with Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese with Port Wine Dressing.

• The Best Shrimp Cakes Ever  with Mustard Crema.

• Herb and Mustard Sirloin with compound Herb Butter.

• Smashed Red Skinned Potatoes.

• Tomato Tarte Tatin.

• Mini Molten Spiced Chocolate Cabernet Cakes and Ice Cream.

Menu from another Steak and Cake cooking class:

• Seafood Cakes (a mixture of shrimp and crab) with Mustard Crème

• Watercress Salad

• Grilled Korean Style Skirt Steak

• Brick Chicken (Chicken Cooked Under the Weight of a Brick)

• Marble Stuffed Potatoes

• Vegetable Tarte Tatin

• Nutella Pound Cake

Menu from another Steak and Cake cooking class:

• Salmon Cakes with Yogurt Cream Sauce

• Grilled Boston Salad with Warm Bleu Cheese and Bacon Dressing

• Mashed Potato Biscuits

• Mojito Grilled Swordfish Steak with Avocado Pineapple Pico de Gallo

• Marinated Skirt Steaks

• Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
   

Menu from another Steak and Cake #2 cooking class:

• Warm Spinach Salad.

• Grilled Steak Panzanella with Pickeled Vegetables.

• Salmon Cakes with Remolaude.

• Mashed Potato Biscuits.

• Green Beans with Walnut Parsley Sauce.

• French Apple Tart.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience,
 

Summertime & The Living is Easy

All room temp, easy for picnics too.

• City Summer Salad, Arugula, Watermelon Cubes, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing.

• Steak House Salad Pizza.

• Chicken Breasts stuffed with Basil Ricotta

• Cabbage Slaw (kim slaw)

• Bread Toasts with Butter and Balsamic Jelly

• Peppermint Patty Brownies

• Carmen Miranda Fruit Punch.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Sunday Brunch

Enjoy a nice dining experience after the prep with new found friends.

Menu list from one Sunday Brunch cooking class:

• Creamy Scrambled Eggs for a Crowd
• Brown Sugared Bacon Strips
• Corn Muffins
• Pretty Butter Pats
• Tropical Fruit Salad
• Crème Brule Bread Pudding

Menu list from another Sunday Brunch cooking class:

• Potato Leek Frittata for a Crowd

• Candied Bacon Strips

• Corn Muffins

• Blueberry Scones

• Pretty Butter Pats

• Slow Roasted Grape and Yogurt Parfait

• Favorite Bread Pudding with Apples

Enjoy a nice dining experience. Great for a Mother-Daughter Day, Girls Do Lunch or any people interested in creating and / or eating a delicious brunch. 

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Get Ready for Superbowl Sunday

It may be mid-week but the dishes you will learn tonight will make you the hero of Superbowl Sunday These are the most amazing snacking recipes of the season:

• Beer Battered Shrimp

• Hot Spinach Dip with Crispy Pita Chips

• Homemade Onion Dip, and Homemade (Yes!) Potato Chips

• Wagu (Kobe) Beef Sliders Topped with Bourbon Sautéed Onions and Tequila Aioli

• Chicken Wings

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Super Fast Meatless

Super Fast Meatless without giving up THE decadence, heartiness and deliciousness.

This class will help you expand your vegetarian = pescetarian repertoire.

Learn to make healthful meals with out meat that only taste like they took hours to prepare.

• Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing.

• Sautéed Kale and Toasted Pine Nuts.

• Vegetable Shepherds Pie.

• Mustard Seed –crusted Salmon with Mustard Cream Sauce.

• Pineapple Glazed Carrots.

• New Style Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Surf & Turf

Make any night a special occasion with this celebration menu. You don’t have to go to a steak house to enjoy good steak and lobster. Learn how to prepare a company meal that you may have previously thought was out of your league.

• Marinated Mushroom Salad on Arugula Garnished with Shaved Parmesan Cheese.

• Lobster Tails with Lobster Bisque Sauce.

• Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Butter Medalion.

• Twice Baked Parmesan Potatoes.

• Creamed Spinach.

• Baked Molten Chocolate Brownie Cake.

Menu list from another Surf & Turf cooking class:

• Marinated Mushroom Salad on Arugula Garnished with Shaved Parmesan Cheese.

• Lobster Mac and Cheese.

• Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Butter Medalion.

• Potato Sticks.

• Frizzled Onions.

• Creamed Spinach.

• Baked Molten Chocolate Brownie Cake.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Take Your Kids to Brunch Day (Children ages 6 - 12)

• Scrambled Green Eggs and Ham

• Brown Sugared Bacon Strips

• Blueberry Scones

• Baked French Toast with Praline Topping

• Fruit Salad with favorites like Strawberries and Bananas and new ones like Mango and Carambola.

• Ants on a Log

• Mini Take home bags of Granola (bet you thought that only came in a box)

• Enjoy a nice dining experience after the prep with new found friends.

Menu list from another Take Your Kids to Brunch cooking class:

• Scrambled Green Eggs and Ham

• Crumbled Top Muffins

• Baked French Toast with Praline Topping

• Fruit Salad with favorites like Strawberries and Bananas and new ones like Mango and Carambola

• Mini Take home bags of Granola (bet you thought that only came in a box)

• Purple Power Smoothie

• Enjoy a nice dining experience after the prep with new found friends.
   

Menu list from another Take Your Kids to Brunch cooking class:

• Breakfast Frittata (kind of potato, broccoli and cheese omelet).

• Tomato Salad.

• Classic French Toast with Buttered Maple Syrup.

• Brown Sugared Bacon Strips.

• Ants on a Log.

• Chocolate Ice Cubes and Milk.

• Chewy Coconut Granola Bars.

Menu list from another Take Your Kids to Brunch cooking class:

• Coconut Fish Sticks with Apricot Dip.

• Spring Broccoli Trees.

• Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Crunchy Toppings, delicious and tangy sauces.

• Fruit Salad with favorites like Strawberries and Bananas and new ones like Mango and Carambola.

• Hot Chocolate (from Scratch) with Whipped Cream and sprinkled
  Chocolate Dipped marshmallows for floating

• Mini Take home bags of Almond Cranberry Granola (bet you thought that only came in a box)

Hands-on cooking class with brunch.
 

Tavern Fare

The dishes you will learn tonight will make you the go to house for sports watching events or evening with friends.

These are the most amazing snacking recipes of the season:

• Fish and Chip Cakes.

• Homemade Onion Dip and (Yes) Homemade Potato Chips.

• Beer Battered Shrimp.

• Hot Spinach Dip with Crispy Pita Chips.

• Beef Sliders Topped with Bourbon Sautéed Onions and Tequila Aioli.

• Chicken Drummies with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

• Chocolate Strawberry Footballs

• Guinness Beer Cupcakes

Menu list from another Tavern Fare cooking class:

• Banh Mi Chicken Meatball Sandwich with Crunchy Slaw.

• Beer Battered Cornmeal Crusted Shrimp with Remolaude.

• Hot Spinach Dip with Crispy Pita Chips.

• Beef Sliders Topped with Bourbon Sautéed Onions and Tequila Aioli.

• Chicken Drummies with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce.

• Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Footballs.

• Guinness Beer Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.

They Cook

Exquisite and luxurious dining experience.

Three hours of food, James Beard would be so proud:

This listen and learn demo dinner party will show you that two can cook as happily as one. They can make the same mess as a class of 16 only this time the class dines, watches, responds and Myra, Neil, Chef Roberto and Chef Pete do the cooking. By evening's end, your tummy will be full and your spirits lifted. And you will count the days to the next party.

Each of 12 courses will be served by our fabulous wait staff and constant questions and answers will be fielded. Even when we don’t know, we’ll get you an answer. This is the class to bring your friend or spouse that doesn’t want to cook but enjoys dining out, seeing unique food presentation and tasting freshly prepared selections.

Lots of eating will happen and you will hear and see how the courses are prepared. At the end of the evening, get all the recipes to take home and try for yourself.

12 courses, starting with soup and ending with nuts, that’s fair to say. Wait staff will serve each course and chef Roberto will be on hand to offer his professional expertise

If you are interested, please call for the evening’s menu.

Demo & Discussion Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.


The Thrill of the Grill (Barbeque Techniques)

• Steak Stacks with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

• The Ultimate B.L.T. Burger

• Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry BBQ Sauce

• Grilled Pizza with Artichokes and Spinach

• Barley Brown Rice Salad with Cucumbers and Basil Orange Pesto

• Roasted Corn on Skewers

• Grilled Stone Fruit (Peaches, Nectarines and Plums) with Ice Cream

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

The Thrill of the Summer Grill

• Summer Crudités with Raspberry – Thyme Dipping Sauce.

• Grilled Romaine Salad with American Style French Dressing.

• Grilled Corn on the Cob with Avocado Butter.

• Grilled Chicken Breasts with Cherry Chipotle Sauce.

• The Ultimate BLT Burger.

• Kohlrabi Coleslaw (Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw).

• Fontina Crostini with Lemon Gremolata.

• Grilled Fruit Packages.

• Ginger Limeade.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Quick Seafood Cuisine

This double fish dinner will give you lots of pointers about purchasing and cooking fish.

• Margherita Salad with Grilled Mozzarella and Tomato Vinaigrette.

• Roasted Salmon with Walnut – Black Pepper Relish.

• Mushroom Leek Savory Bread Pudding.

• Seared Scallops with Herb Butter Sauce.

• Roasted Winter Vegetable Trio.

• Swedish Walnut Butter Cookies.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Tuscan Table and All Things Mozzarella

Try your hand at making fresh Mozzarella, and a variety of different dishes using Mozzarella as a key ingredient. 

Maybe mini rice balls,  one pan top of the stove lasagna, simple caprese salad with unique antipasto dressing of balsamic, olive oil and golden raisins.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Vegetarian - Gluten-Free Gourmet - Cooking Class 

• Hearty Vegetable Soup

• Mushroom Barley Casserole

• Wild Mushroom Cakes with Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis

• Stuffed Peppers with Herbs and Vegetables

• Dessert - To Be Decided

Please note: Our kitchen is not a gluten-free kitchen.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Vegetarian Surprises

• Split Pea Supper with Rye Croutons

• Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

• Mulligatawny Risotto with Coconut Spiced Sautéed Tofu

• Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Feta Cheese

Menu list from another Vegetarian Surprises cooking class:

• Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Feta Cheese.

• Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.

• Toasted Pita Chips.

• Grilled Polenta and Veggies.

• Mushroom Sliders with Avocado and Blue Cheese Dressing.

• Heirloom Tomato Pie.

• Soufflé Pancake with Apple Pear Compote.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

Warm Winter Dinner

A cozy meal for a cold winter evening. Learn basic cooking skills to prepare a delicious salad, dinner and dessert. This class makes a perfect gift for newlyweds (and anyone else who likes warm, cozy meals).

• Phyllo with Smoked Mozzarella and Fig on a Field Green Salad.

• Chicken Stew with Dumplings.

• Halibut and Vegetables in Cartoccio (Baked in Parchment Paper).

• Broccoli in Browned Butter Sauce.

• Pear Apple Crisp.

Menu list from another Warm Winter Dinner cooking class:

• Warm Spinach Salad.

• Seared Scallop with Apple Raisin Sauce.

• Savory Polenta.

• Halibut and Vegetables in Cartoccio (Baked in Parchment Paper).

• Roasted Cheddar Broccoli.

• Crumb Coffee Cake.

• Whipped Cream.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Warm Winter Favorites

• Mixed Greens with Butternut Squash, Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Toasted Walnuts.

• Warm Apple Cider Dressing.

• Bourbon Beef Noodle Soup.

• Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons.

• Chicken Pot Pie.

• Simple Raspberry Sandwich Cookies.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

Warm Winter Soups and Sandwiches

• Spicy Spanish Meatball Soup,

• Corn Chowder with Shrimp

• Vegetable Soup

• Cuban Panini

• Smoked Turkey, Fontina Cheese and Caramelized Pear Panini

• Peanut Blossom Cookies

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Weigh Less - Live More

Lighten up with some great fun recipes taught by guest chef Judy Serino, CHC, AADP, a certified holistic health coach, integrative nutrition specialist and weight loss counselor. She will teach you to feel confident in choosing and preparing better food for you and your loved ones. Through the process of demonstration, Judy and Myra will show you how simple it is to prepare some natural dishes your family will love

Healthy food can be simple to prepare and tasty, too, so you don't feel deprived. These dishes are heart healthy (avocado, nuts, and fish,  specifically.)

• Fennel and Avocado Salad with Toasted Almonds.

• Ginger Sesame Mahi Mahi.

• Squash Raisin Stuffed Chicken Breasts.

• Quinoa with Sautéed Spring Vegetables.

• Baked Sweet Potato Fries.

• Candied Ginger Pears.

Menu list from another Weigh Less, Live More cooking class:

• Mixed Greens and Avocado Salad with Toasted Almonds and Three Citrus Dressing.

• Hoisen Glazed Salmon Burgers with Pickled Cucumber.

• Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables.

• Roasted Beets with Lemon.

• Brick Chicken.

• Baked Sweet Potato Fries.

• Red Wine Poached Pears.

Menu list from another Weigh Less, Live More cooking class:

• Spring Greens with Sweet Glazed Nuts and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

• Summer Mediterranean Veggie Burger with Toppings.

• Sliced Cheese, Arugula and Red Onions.

• Tomato Salsa.

• Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Chips.

• Almond Crusted Chicken with Romesco Sauce.

• Zucchini Linguine.

• Grilled Vegetables over Wheatberries.

• Buttermilk Banana Bread.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

World Tour

Learn Basic Cooking Skills. Prepare A Delicious Salad, Dinner And Dessert.

• Roasted Beet Salad Topped with Coach Farm Goat Cheese and a Citrus Reduction.

• Beef Stroganoff.

• Duck with Brandy Sauce Dried Apricots, Cherries and Pears.

• Red Rice Pilaf.

• Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms.

• Dilly Bread - A Quick Single Rise Yeast Bread.

• Sour Cream Chocolate Cake.

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.

 

Your Favorite Hor d’Oeuvres from the Last 3 Years of Cooking Classes!

Your favorite Hor d’Oeuvres from the last 3 years of cooking classes, just in time for the Holiday season. A bonus package of other hor d'oeuvres will be your gift that evening.

• Bacon Wrapped Dates

• Rice Balls

• Spiced Mixed Nuts

• Spicy Meatballs

• Baby BLT with candied bacon

• Beer Battered Shrimp

• Cheese Blossom (cheese ball with nuts, cheeses and pestos)

• Crab Cakes with Remolaude and Corn Salsa

Hands-On Cooking Class with Served Plated Dining Experience.
 

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