Amy Barnes Class Schedule

Take yourself out to lunch and enjoy a menu that is completely satisfying and easy to prepare. This is a great combination for spring and will be fun to share with others. Our DEMONSTRATION lesson is baked stuffed (Cream Cheese and Swiss) Chicken Breast with Garlic Lemon Brown Butter Sauce served with Buttermilk-Parmesan Potatoes. Dessert will be Butterscotch Bread Pudding with Hazelnut Whipped Cream.

No matter how you do it, this lesson presents a way to bring your family and friends together to enjoy an Easter celebration meal. This lesson could be brunch, lunch or dinner based on your preferences. Join us for a fun and festive lesson of Braided Puff Pastry filled with creamy Mushroom & Parmesan Cheese; Strawberry Balsamic Baked Brie with Basil & Baguette; cast iron pan seared Lamb Chops with Herbs; Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk Lemon and Chives; sautéed Almond-crusted Chicken Cutlets with Scallion Beurre Blanc; Asparagus and Fontina Cheese Gratin, and Carrot Cake rolled with sweet Cream Cheese Filling.

Sauce making is a valuable skill to add to your culinary repertoire. Sauces enhance a dish by adding an additional level of flavor. They are easy to make as you’ll see in this lesson of Almond Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Scallion Beurre Blanc Over Mixed Greens; Turkey Breast Sautéed with Tarragon Cream Sauce; Center Cut Pork Chops with Herbed Butter; Sautéed Filet Steak with Garlic & Brandy Sauce; Stir-Fried Sesame Sauced Shrimp & Asparagus; Chicken & Mushroom Marsala, and Mangos Flambéed with Spiced Rum. Dessert will be Bananas Foster over Puff Pastry Stars with Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Now is the perfect time of year to host a Taco party. Add a Margarita and it becomes a Fiesta! Come be part of this class to learn recipes you can use year-round for entertaining. Our lesson is Ancho Chile Beef Taco Cups; pan-fried Chorizo Sausage & Chipotle Pepper Tacos with Bordertown Guacamole; crispy baked Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema; Beer-battered Fish Tacos with Baja Sauce; Roasted Shrimp and Bell Pepper & Red Onion Tacos in soft Flour Tortillas. We’ll enjoy Skinny Margaritas and Frozen Coconut Lime Margaritas with our amazing meal!

Make Easter at your house an experience that is fun and memorable for everyone! You could start with spring décor of fresh flowers & plan kid-friendly activities like themed egg hunts or craft stations for all ages. Offer this festive menu that will delight everyone with its variety and amazing flavors! Serve Blue Corn Pancakes with Blueberry Butter, Eggs Benedict with Chili Hollandaise Sauce & crispy Bacon, Nutty Pecan Waffles with Buttermilk Syrup, Strawberry & Arugula Salad with Hazelnut with Sherry Dressing, topped with baked Goat Cheese Fritters; Sausage Quiche with Corn Tortilla Crust, and Easter-time Carrot Margaritas.

Sign up to learn the art of preparing an appetizer menu with valuable lessons that will make you a success at entertaining. This class is loaded with important tips and information on how to prepare for any size group. Join us to have fun and learn Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs with Dijon Cream Sauce; baked Brie topped with roasted Red Grapes, & Balsamic, Rosemary reduction; Irish-stacked Potato bites topped with Dubliner Cheddar; Truffle Honey Ricotta Crostini; Mango-Chutney & Thai Green Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups; Ground Beef, Spinach Feta and Mushroom Strudel with Tzatziki Sauce, and Walnut Date Phyllo Cups with Blue Cheese and Candied Bacon.

Join us on a culinary journey of Greek cuisine to learn about the foods, spices, flavorings and cooking methods. In this fun and informational class, you will learn about the culinary traditions of the people and their lands. Enjoy a fun lesson of Shrimp Saganaki with toasted Baguette; Spanakopita in Phyllo Cups; Tiropita Feta Cheese Pastry Turnovers; baked Greek Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki; Pita Cups stuffed with Garlic Hummus and topped with Greek Salad; Walnut Baklava Rolls, and Rosemary Ouzo Lemonade Punch.

Get ready for a lunch with an Asian flair that you’ll enjoy and think about long after this class. Come to enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Korean mini-Meatloaves with Honey Gochujang Glaze, served with roasted Sesame Broccoli Spears. Dessert will be Coconut Custard with zesty Lime Whipped Cream.

Grilling is a quick, high-heat method of cooking. It ensures that foods are moist and flavorful while browning and caramelizing the natural sugars of meats and vegetables. Come learn the tricks to getting it right. You will learn to set correct temperatures, time your cooking & correctly place foods on the grill for the required amount of heat. Come for a fun, valuable lesson to gain knowledge and confidence with this healthy outdoor style of cooking. Our lesson is Grilled Watermelon, Feta & Red Onion Salad with Honey Dressing; pan grilled Paprika Cilantro Shrimp; grilled Anise Seed rubbed Pork Loin Chops with Mojo Mango; Pineapple BBQ Chicken Kabobs; grilled Bread and Herbed Tomato Salad, Garlic Sirloin Steak and Herbed Baby Potato foil packs; Huli Huli Chicken, and grilled Pineapple with Vanilla spiced Rum-Brown Sugar glaze over grilled Pound Cake.

Make your next party a crowd-pleasing event! This class will help you plan, execute and enjoy a party you create with great recipes and planning guidelines. Come enjoy an informative and enlightening lesson. At the end, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing party plan and menu with the skills to recreate it. Join us for Brie Wheel topped with hot Brown Sugar, Pecans and Kahlua served with Apples & grilled French Bread; Cheesy Bacon wrapped Chicken bites with creamy Sriracha Sauce; French Dip Roast Beef, Provolone, Caramelized Onion Pinwheels with au jus dipping Sauce; baked Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard dipping Sauce; Korean Flank Steak Tacos with Kim Chi Salsa, and crispy Herbed Feta & Mozzarella Cheese Phyllo Rolls. Dessert will be Raspberry Pie Squares.

Come for a flavorful culinary journey into Spanish cuisine and culture. You will learn to prepare vibrant small plates of Tapas that pair perfectly with wine or sangria. From there Paella will be the focus with lessons on two classic varieties. Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking and Chorizo & Potato Spanish Tortilla bites; white Cucumber Gazpacho with toasted Marcona Almonds; Sausage filled Medjool Dates wrapped in Bacon; double Tomato Toasts; oven roasted Shrimp with toasted Garlic over Saffron Rice, and Spanish Chicken & Chorizo Paella. Dessert will be triple Berry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts.

Join us for a lesson with some of our favorite Southwestern foods! These are great for all ages, tastes and time of year; and these authentic recipes are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Come for a fun and entertaining class to learn Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas; Chorizo Jack Cheese Nachos with Mango Guacamole; baked marinated Shrimp Enchiladas; sheet pan Shrimp Tacos with Queso Fresco; Goat Cheese, Black Bean Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce; super deluxe Chipotle Skirt Steak Nachos with toppings, and Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos.