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March 2025
PUFF PASTRY AND PHYLLO~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~
Using these two specialty Pastries adds dimension and flair to any meal. Each requires an understanding of the techniques of using them to achieve the best results. Come for a fun and enchanting lesson to add these recipes to your repertoire. Our lesson is Phyllo Wrapped Honey Mustard Salmon; Brie and Shiitake Mushroom Phyllo Puffs; Cuban-Style Pastry Turnovers; Puff Pastry-Wrapped Brie with Raspberries; Individual Upside-Down Fuji Apple Tarts; Mini Puff Pastry Bear Claws with Spiced Chocolate Filling, and Pecan Sticky Bun Phyllo Crinkle Cake.
April 2025
AROUND THE WORLD IN A SKILLET
Borrowing an idea from a well-known cookbook author, we are taking a tour around the world with dishes that can all be created by using one pan everyone has – the skillet. In these recipes you’ll find excellent choices for dinners, side dishes and desserts. Soon to be family favorites! Our lesson is Skillet Korean Chicken Bulgogi; Balsamic Pork Loin Chops braised with Fresh Tomato, Onions, Garlic, and Feta; New York Strip Steak & Mushrooms with Red Zinfandel Cream Sauce; Boneless Chicken & Chickpea Yellow Curry with Flatbread; Savory Maître D Garlic Butter Skillet Roasted Cod; German-Style Pan Fried Potatoes with Bacon, and Cast Iron Skillet Salted Caramel Apple Crisp A la mode with Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
CAST IRON GOODNESS
Cast Iron pans make great vessels for cooking for many reasons. They heat and cook evenly, allow a crust to form on your food, can be used on any cooking surface, become non-stick when a patina develops and are inexpensive, quality cookware pieces. Come learn a great variety of dishes that cook best when using cast iron pans. Our lesson is Cast Iron Baked Crab Dip with Crostini; Cast Iron Garlic Butter Shrimp over Spaghetti Noodles; Boursin Chicken, Mushroom, and Asparagus Skillet; Cast Iron Boneless Pork Chops with Creamy White Wine & Dijon Sauce; Cast Iron New York Strip Steaks with Blue Cheese Compound Butter; Old Fashioned Crispy Cornbread Sticks with Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese, and dessert of Cast-Iron Blackberry Cobbler with Spiked Rum Sauce.
PUT A STEAK ON IT
When we think of steak it’s usually the main event in a meal. Here we’re learning to cook a variety of steaks including Air Fryer Teriyaki New York Steak Tips and Broccoli; Sauteed Rib-Eye Steaks with Mustard Parmesan Crust; Pan Fried Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Port-Balsamic Reduction Sauce; Baked Rolled Flank Steak Stuffed with Spinach, Bacon, Mushrooms and Cheese; Grilled Sirloin Salad with Mango, Avocado, and Thai Peanut Dressing; Indoor Cast Iron Pan Grilled Garlic Butter Strip Steak & Shrimp, and Cube Steak Parmesan.
SUPERSTAR TACOS ENCHILADAS NACHOS~ CLASS IS FULL~
These specialties make great meals in any combination for any gathering. They teach easily created meals that will be enjoyed every time you prepare them. Come have fun and learn these favorite specialties. Our lesson is Oaxacan Grilled Steak Tacos with Crisp Corn Taco Shells; Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas; Baked Marinated Shrimp Enchiladas; Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos with Queso Fresca; Easy Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce; Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Tangy Slaw, and Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos.
LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 11
Here is a great menu you can use for your guests or family on a special occasion. Join in for a DEMONSTRATION of Crispy Crusted Herb Butter Baked Cod with Lemon White Wine Sauce. It will be served with Sheet Pan Roasted Gnocchi & Spring Vegetables, tossed with Roasted Garlic Olive Oil & shaved Parmesan. Dessert will be Whipped Amaretto Ricotta Mousse and A Trio of Berries.
COCKTAIL PARTIES WITH STYLE
If you want to spend time with your friends, why not invite them to enjoy a menu that goes all out? This menu stands out using the best quality foods resulting in flavors that are richly delicious. The presentations are creative & impressive. Come for a fun morning of cooking to learn a menu that includes: Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps; Asparagus Tart with Gruyere and Balsamic Glaze; Sweet Pea Bruschetta with Ricotta; Mini Beef Wellington Bites with Creamy Horseradish Sauce; Sauteed Shrimp Cakes with Scallion Dip; Whipped Feta with Fresh Herbs with Baked Pita Chips, and Mini Lemon Cheesecakes. We will enjoy our meal with Champagne Mint Juleps.
NO FEAR GRILLING
Using a grill is a fast and valuable cooking method. Feeling confident with your grill comes from understanding how to operate it, use correct temperatures, and correct timing for all food you cook. This valuable lesson will provide the information you need. Join us for a fun, no fear lesson of Grilled Asparagus Skirt Steak Bundles; Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers; Dijon Grilled Boneless Pork Chops; Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breasts; Grilled Shrimp Panzanella Salad; Pesto-Stuffed Grilled Portobellos, and Grilled Angel Food Cake Triple Berry Trifle.
WOK IT
When you want a fast-made meal with the goodness of fresh foods filled with lots of flavors, this is the easiest way to make that cooking goal happen. Our lesson will take you step by step of how to prep, and quickly prepare an entire meal in one cooking vessel, the wok! Our fun session teaches these Asian specialties. Come for Lemongrass Chicken Pot Stickers; Sweet Chili Firecracker Shrimp; Stir-Fried Flank Steak and Veggies; Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry; Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe (Japanese Style Fried Rice); Hoisin Pork & Vegetable Stir-Fry, and Beef & Udon Noodle Stir-Fry.
ITS GREEK TO ME
Fast becoming one of America’s favorite of the Mediterranean cuisines, Greek food is made with the goodness of fresh ingredients coupled with specialties of the culture. Come learn what preparing it is all about. Working with Phyllo is one of the delights included in this lesson! Join us to prepare Marinated Greek Vegetable Salad with Feta; Chicken Gyros with Yogurt-Dill Sauce & Pita; Grape Leaves Stuffed with Dill-Scented Rice; Greek-Style Linguini with Shrimp & Artichoke Hearts; Orzo Baked with Greek Cheeses; Greek Ziti, Beef & Cheese Bake, and Walnut Baklava Rolls.
PARTY FOODS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS
Finger foods are a great way to sample a wide variety of foods and flavors. We’re exploring the fave foods of well-known people who have the foodie gene! Come have fun and add these recipes to your f best finger food favorites! Our lesson is Mick Jagger’s Favorite Shrimp Curry over Jasmine Rice Cups; Betty White's Roasted Brown Sugar & Soy Chicken Wings; Stevie Nicks’ Fleetwood Mac Fiesta Dip with Air Fryer Tortilla Chips with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; Frank Sinatra's Meatballs with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce on Crostini; John Travoltas Favorite Crab Quiche; Liberace's Avocado Stuffed with Shrimp with French Lemon Vinaigrette, and Snoop Dogg’s Rolls Royce Peanut Butter -Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. We’ll enjoy our party with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritas.
COCKTAIL PARTY WITH MARTHA STEWART
We’ve borrowed a menu from the queen of “All Good Things” and put together this enticing array of Martha Stewart’s inspired finger foods. Come join in for a fun morning of preparing recipes with all the flair and panache Martha Stewart creates! Our lesson is Sweet-and-Sour Korean Cocktail Meatballs; Gooey Gouda Puff Pastry Bites with Lingonberry Jam; Creamy Spicy Shrimp Dip with Cilantro and Serrano Chiles; Baked Brie En Croute with Boozy Fruit and Pecans; Polenta Squares with Prosciutto, Taleggio Cheese and Marjoram; Baked Panko Parmesan Chicken Bites with Homemade Sauces, and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. We’ll enjoy our cocktail party with Lemon Drop Champagne Punch with Candied Lemon Peel.
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