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Hands-on experience in the kitchen is invaluable during the learning process. Anyone can read a recipe, but learning correct techniques and how to combine flavors permits you to cook without a recipe from ingredients on hand in your refrigerator and pantry. Cooking with friends, or those who are soon to be friends, is relaxed and fun. Come join the laughter, learn how to make meal-time less stressful and more nourishing to your body, mind, and spirit!
| Summer Classes: July-September, 2008 | | | Farmer's Market Cooking | | | Join us as we learn some delicious way stouse your CSA produce or goodies from the Farmer's Markets around town. Learning to cook seasonally guarantees freshness, variety, and flavor, and supports our local economy. We'll focus on vegetables, fruits, salads, local cheeses, and locally raised grass-fed meats. We'll meet at 725 E. Mulberry at 9 am sharp and carpool to the Old Town Farmer's Market, then return by 10 am to cook our feast. Saturdays only. | | | | Pick one Saturday: July 12, 19, and 26; August 2, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27.
$60 per person
Includes Lunch | | | | Grilling | | | Who wants to turn on the oven in the summertime? Grilled dinners keep us calm and cool, with easy clean-up. We'll prepare Grilled Pesto Pizza; Flank Steak Pinwheels with Prosciutto and Provolone; Baby Back Ribs; grilled vegetables, everything from appetizer to dessert on the grill! | | | | Wednesday, July 9, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Thursday, July 31, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Tuesday, Aug. 26, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Fast and Fabulous: 4 Quick Dinners | | | Join us as we talk about how to stock your pantry for flavorful and quick dinners sure to please the whole family. We'll prepare Quick Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream; Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Balsamic Glaze; Chicken Scallopini with a dozen variations, and more! | | | | Thursday, July 17, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Tuesday, Aug. 5, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Thursday, Aug. 28, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Wednesday, Sept. 17, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Fearless Fish | | | Fish is the original fast food, ready to eat in minutes, and such a healthy protein source. We'll talk about how to buy fish, how to take care of it once you get home, and mercury content: which fish to avoid, which are good choices, sustainably fished.
We'll prepare Bacon-Wrapped Trout; Spice-Crusted Tuna Steaks; 2 recipes for sole; and Cook's Choice of multiple Salmon recipes. | | | | Tuesday, July 15, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Wednesday, August 20, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Quick Chix | | | If you get moans and groans when Chicken is on the menu, it's time you learned some new recipes that will keep your family happy. We'll prepare several wraps made with tortillas or lettuce leaves: Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Wrap with Chipotle Mayonnaise; Chicken, Brown Rice and Mango Lettuce Wraps; adn Smoky Cheddar and Chicken Wraps; Coriander-Brown Sugar Chicken on the grill; and Chicken in Tequila-Lime Marinade. | | | | Wednesday, July 23, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Thursday, August 7, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Tuesday, Sept. 16, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Basic Asian | | | Asian food is healthy and delicious with such bright flavor, no wonder it is a universal favorite! Come learn the ingredients to keep on hand for authentic Asian and Asian-Style dishes that you'll enjoy all year 'round. We'll make Beef Skewers with Spicy Sauce; California Shrimp Rolls in Rice Paper; Steamed Dumplings; and Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce. | | | | Thursday, August 21, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
Includes Dinner | | | | Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5:30-8:30 pm
$60 per person
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