Linda Martin Class Schedule

Here is a fun lesson focused on what the Hollywood crowd enjoys and claims as their “specialty”.  This class offers a fun, lighthearted way to enjoy some great new dishes! Come for learn Gordon Ramsay’s Butter Basted Steak with Chimichurri Sauce; Bobby Flay’s Ancho-Honey Glazed Salmon with Black Bean Sauce; Anne Burrell’s Molten Lava Cakes with Whipped Cream); Ree Drummond’s Potato-Leek Soup; Michael Symon’s Greek Meatballs with Lemon & Mint; Guy Fieri’s Cajun Chicken Alfredo, and Giada’s Coffee Glazed Italian Doughnuts (Zeppole).

Plan a fun evening with your partner and be part of a group of couples working together to create a three-course gourmet meal. We’ll start from scratch and each couple will cook the recipe of their choice; then enjoy the meal with a sampling of wine. Come to be part of creating Roasted Poblano Ravioli Amuse and Avocado & Fresh Orange Salad with Baby Greens & Citrus Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is New York Steak, Char Grilled, with Roquefort-Rosemary Butter; Cast Iron Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts; Cacio E Pepper (Linguine with fresh Ground Black Pepper & Grated Romano Cheese), and Flash Fried Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Key Lime Cheesecakes with Lime Zest & freshly Whipped Cream. Priced per Couple. 

Here is a great way to plan satisfying meals during the warm months; finger foods which hit the spot with variety and choices. Come for a fun lesson to make Jalapeno Jack stuffed Bacon wrapped Shrimp; Herb Roasted Salmon Bites with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette; Avocado Toasts with Pan Roasted Grape Tomatoes with Balsamic Syrup; New York Steak Skewers with Tomato-Basil Sauce; Crispy Chorizo Taquitos with fresh Orange & Tomato Relish; Caramelized Pear & Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese, and Candy Bar Brownie Bites.

Here is a great way to spend a fun evening with your partner, sharing an amazing culinary experience! Couples work together to share preparing a gourmet three course meal.  As it comes together, the courses will be served with a sampling of wines. Join us for a very fun evening to be part of Flame Cooked Rum Glazed Shrimp Amuse with Mint Salsa, and Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, & Basil Caprese Salad with Olive Oil, Balsamic Syrup & Cracked Black Pepper, served with Pinot Gris. The entrée will be Oven Roasted Mediterranean Style Cod with Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, Capers, & Basil; Grill Cooked Fresh Asparagus with Fried Shallots; Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Lemon & Sea Salt, and Oven Roasted Julienned Vegetables with Garlic, Olive Oil, & Herbs, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Candied Pear Tart with Ginger Ice Cream & Rum-Chocolate Sauce. Priced per Couple.

There is nothing like the Italian family dinner. So many favorite dishes with lots of everything and specialties traditionally best made by Mama or Nonna. Add the family gathering around & carrying on multiple conversations, and it’s the recipe for Italian Sunday Family Dinners! Join us for an amazing evening of these traditions to learn Pan Roasted Cherry Tomato Grilled Crostini with Balsamic Syrup; Cucumber, Tomato, Basil, Panzanella Salad with Balsamic & Olive Oil; Ravioli crafted with fresh Ricotta and Marinara; Chicken & Mushroom Scaloppini sauteed in butter and Marsala; Grilled Onions, Peppers, Zucchini with Basil Oil; Focaccia from scratch with Olives & Rosemary, and handmade Chocolate Dipped Cannoli

Make this a date night with your partner & enjoy a fun evening cooking together! You will learn a fabulous three-course meal prepared with a group of couples. As a team, you and your partner will work together, then when the cooking is done, will enjoy it all with a sampling of wines. Join us for Spicy Thai Chicken Meatball Amuse in Sweet Chili Sauce, and Knife and Fork Steakhouse Iceberg Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Grilled New York Steak with Butter & Garlic Sautéed Shrimp Scampi; Sake steamed fresh Carrots; Creamy Horseradish spiked mashed Russets; grill cooked Asparagus with sweet and salty Millionaire Bacon, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be fresh-made Italian Strawberry Gelato with freshly Whipped Cream & Drunken Berries. Priced per Couple.

Learn to make your grill your friend! This lesson will show how to control the temperature, placement and timing of grilled foods as well as how to grill a complete meal. Master grilling with a lesson of Butter & Garlic Grilled Shrimp Scampi Appetizer; Flame Grilled Chipotle Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons; Perfect Grilled Steak with Vidalia Onion Rings; fresh Salmon on the Grill with Key Lime Butter; Char Cooked fresh Vegetables with Basil Oil, and Grilled Potatoes with Watercress & Blue Cheese. Dessert will be Grill-cooked Bananas Foster with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Butter-Rum Sauce.

Invite your partner to join you for a fabulous evening learning to prepare a delicious gourmet meal. Couples will work together to prepare their choice of recipe as part of a three-course meal. Come have fun cooking together, enjoy a great meal, and a sampling of wine with the courses. Learn Grilled Shrimp Scampi on Garlic Toast Amuse and grilled Romaine Salad with Buttermilk-Peppercorn Dressing, served with Pinot Gris. The entrée will be Garlic & Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with fresh made Basil & Balsamic Red Wine Sauce; Toasted Garlic pan seared Broccolini; Tequila & Butter braised fresh Carrots, and French Dinner Rolls from scratch with Sweet Butter, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cappuccino Cake with Espresso Zabaglione. Priced per Couple.

The concept of Dim Sum translates to “touching heart” and is traditionally defined as small foods served at tea-time. Most often wrapped in bite sized buns, Dim Sum is made with Beef, Fish, Pork, Chicken and Veggies, gently steamed and served as an assortment. They make wonderful cocktail party foods! Come for a fun lesson & learn the technique for Crab Angel Dim Sum; Steamed Vegetable Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce; Shrimp & Vegetable Crispy Eggrolls; Pork Bun Dim Sum with Chili Oil; Steamed Chicken & Cilantro Wontons; Pork & Mushroom Shumai Dumplings, and Chinese Almond Cookie Dessert.

Here is a great class you and your partner can enjoy together. Our three-course gourmet dinner will be prepared by couples cooking it from start to finish. Each course will be served with a sampling of wines. Come for a fun culinary experience and our menu of Herb Roasted Salmon Bite Amuse with Martini Aioli and Romaine Caesar with Feta Cheese & Garlic Croutons, served with Chardonnay. The entrée will be pan-seared Beef Tenderloin Steaks “Oscar Style” with Crab & freshly made Béarnaise Sauce; Butter Sautéed Green Beans with Baby Carrots & Roasted Garlic; Steakhouse Spinach Gratin, and Garlic & Gruyere Roasted Potatoes Dauphinoise, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Individual Tiramisu. Priced per Couple.

When you add sauce to a dish all of a sudden you’ve made it special! You also enhance flavors, add dimension and complexity to your recipe. Why not take this opportunity & learn Sauce-making methods you can use in all of your cooking. We will pair each Sauce with a recipe that complements it. Come for a fun and dynamic class to learn Skillet Seared Shrimp with Saffron Cream Sauce; Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette over sautéed fresh Vegetables; Cast Iron cooked New York Steak with Rosemary-Port Sauce; Balsamic Pan Sauce over Butter Sautéed Chicken; Bourbon BBQ Sauce over roasted Salmon, and Lemon & Black Pepper Alfredo over Fettucine. Dessert will be Flambé Brandy & Cherry Sauce over homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

It’s Friday night and you could enjoy a fun date night! As a team, you and your partner will join a group of couples & prepare a three-course gourmet dinner. Choose the recipe you want to prepare from start to finish. Each course will be served with a sampling of wines. Join us for a fun experience to prepare Togarashi seared Ahi Tuna Amuse with Avocado-Cucumber Salsa; Butter Lettuce Salad with toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese & Creamy Italian Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc; pan seared Fillets of Red Snapper with Spanish Romesco Sauce; slow cooked Brown Butter Risotto; Char Cooked Fresh Asparagus with Red Wine Braised Cipollini Onions, and Butter sautéed Carrots with Dill & Champagne, served with Sparkling Wine. Dessert will be Key Lime Dessert “Shots” with Toasted Meringue. Priced per Couple.