Events

Here is a quick delicious lesson and easy menu you can use to entertain and dazzle your friends! This DEMONSTRATION of satisfying comfort food combines Raspberry-Balsamic glazed Chicken served with Lemony Orzo Salad. Dessert will be Berries & Cream Cake (two-layer Cake) with fresh Berries and Cream.

Invite your partner to enjoy a fun and enlightening class where you’ll be a team working with a group of couples to prepare a three-course gourmet meal! This great menu will be served with a sampling of wines. Come for three Cheese Grilled Panini Bite Amuse and farm stand Charred Tomato Soup, served with Chardonnay. The entrée will be Butter Sautéed Chicken with fresh Mushrooms & Sweet Marsala Wine; grilled fresh Asparagus with Balsamic Syrup; cast iron cooked shaved Brussels Sprouts with Carrots & Mushrooms, and Cacio E Pepe (Linguine with fresh ground Black Pepper & Grated Romano Cheese), served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Rustic Blueberry & Raspberry Tart with Vanilla Crème Anglaise.

There is a lot to love about the bright vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. In this class our friends from LA and Phoenix will  DEMONSTRATE a menu of finger foods. With this  easy, delicious offering, the recipes have a rich variety of flavors. Come to enjoy this menu of  Zucchini & Red Pepper Frittata; Shrimp & Garlic; Fried Baby Potatoes in Aioli and Pork and Pine Nut Meatballs. We will also enjoy a refreshing glass of Sangria. The demonstration will show products used to prepare these recipes including Hammer Stahl Cookware & Cutlery; Gadgets from RSVP; Linens from Mu Kitchen; and tools from Spectrum Diversified Design. Join us to eat, relax, have a cocktail and make yourself at home at our fun afternoon Mediterranean party!

Come to learn how the artistry of Italian Pastries can be learned with this selection of traditional favorites. The process invites creativity, experimenting with fillings, flavors and decorating skills while honing your baking skills. You’ll want to share and celebrate with your family and friends with these sweet specialties. Gain the knowledge from an amazing baking experience and learn Traditional Italian Panettone (Sweet Italian Morning Bread); Crostata de Frutta (Fruit Tart with Italian Pastry Cream); Sfogliatella (Clamshell-Shaped Pastry); Pasticciotti (Short crust Pastry with Vanilla Cream); Cornetti with Nutella (Italian Croissant); Pizzelle, and Tiramisu Crêpe Cake.

Treat yourself to a special culinary evening at a DEMONSTRATION class with Alex Stratta. Alex is the Executive Chef at The Belmont Restaurant and a two-star Michelin award winner. Come learn first- hand how Alex creates the flavors of his foods with his knowledge, care and precision. His menu will be Gnocchi a la Vodka, Frisee Lardon Salad, Crispy Salmon and Chocolate Budino.

In this country Cinco de Mayo has grown into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, food, music, and community. We will honor the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with this dynamic celebratory menu. Learn here so you can have your own party with Layered Nacho Salad with Roasted Pepper Salad Dressing; Chimichurri Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers; Tacos de Alambre )Bacon & Ground Beef); roasted Chicken Enchiladas with creamy Green Chile Sauce; roasted Corn Guacamole; Black Bean Salsa & baked Tortilla Chips; Cinco de Chili Chocolate Cupcakes with Chili Cream Cheese Frosting.

Week Four – Fish: The fourth lesson in this series introduces Fish cookery. In this class you will learn about the qualities of each Fish, the best cooking methods, timing, temperature and an accompaniment best suited for each Fish. Come for a great lesson to prepare Baked Salmon with Lemon Thyme (Salmon fillets baked with a Parmesan, Lemon and Thyme Bread topping); French-style Shrimp Salad (Sautéed Shrimp with Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts, & Olives in a Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette); Sautéed Flounder and Roasted Tomatoes (Mild White Fish with a fresh Herb and Panko crust served with roasted Tomatoes and Capers); Butter-basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and Thyme; Mediterranean Fish (Mild White Fish fillets cooked in a broth of diced Tomatoes, Capers, White Wine, Oregano, Basil, & Parsley); Mahi Mahi with Bacon-Tomato Butter, and Butter-Poached Shrimp with Dill Mayonnaise.

Expand your baking abilities with this workshop that will teach how to work with Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry. Phyllo Dough is perfect for making delicate and crispy pastries, while Puff Pastry is ideal for creating rich Butter Pastries. Both can be filled with flavored custards and fruit compotes. Come enjoy a lesson that will allow you to create a wide variety of delicious pastries. You will learn Brie en Croûte with Caramel and Walnuts; Dijon Chicken Wellingtons; Herbed Goat Cheese and Market Salad in Phyllo Cups; Sesame-Lemon marinated Chicken Breast with a crisp Phyllo Crust; Savory Blue Cheese, Caramelized Leek and Walnut Hand Pies; Chocolate Bear Claws, and Pistachio Phyllo Crinkle Custard Cake.

Understanding French Cuisine can make you a better cook by providing knowledge of cooking principals that guide your cooking choices. It emphasizes fundamental skills which are universal techniques and can be applied to any cultural specialty. Understanding how and why these methods work allows you to adapt them to any ingredient or flavor profile. Come for a valuable lesson and learn to prepare Ham, Gruyère and Asparagus Tartines; Green Bean Salad Amandine; Steak au Poivre with Brandied Cream Sauce; Roasted Chicken Breasts with Grapes and Sherry Vinegar; Pascadous (Savory Pancakes with Swiss Chard or Spinach, Garlic and White Wine); Roasted Potato Salad with Mustard-Walnut Vinaigrette, and dessert of Lemon-Olive Oil Tart.

Grilling is a fast, easy way to cook a meal in a short amount of time. It depends on your heat level, placement of food and timing of cooking. When you learn these principles, you have a great way to prepare up to a complete dinner on the grill as you’ll learn in this class! Join us for a fun and enlightening class. Our lesson is Grill Cooked Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Toast; BBQ Lime Chicken with Ancho Chile Sauce; Brown Sugar Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon with Fresh Herbs; Flame Roasted Five-Spice Pork Tenderloin with Mint Salsa; Char Cooked Romaine Salad with Goat Cheese & Spiced Pecans with Honey-Lime Dressing; Garlic, Red Chile, & Parmesan Grilled Potatoes, and Grill Cooked Peach Cobbler with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

Treat yourself to an amazing lunch and cooking lesson to enjoy this menu with a Southwest theme. Our instructor will lead you with a DEMONSTRATION step by step through the process of creating this Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas served with Black Beans, Corn and Rice bake. Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding.

Plan an amazing culinary experience with your partner at our class made for couples. You’ll be a team creating part of this gourmet menu. The enjoyment continues when you sit down to eat and are served a sampling of wine with each course. Join us for Grilled Shrimp Rémoulade on Endive Amuse and shaved Green & Yellow Squash Salad with Baby Arugula, toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon, & Olive Oil, served with Pinot Gris. The entrée is pan-seared Rib-Eye Steak with Rosemary-Port Sauce; cast iron cooked Brussels Sprouts with toasted Garlic; Thai-style Noodles with Ginger & Curry, and grilled fresh Asparagus with Lemon Gremolata, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Shaved White Chocolate.