Jan D’Atri Class Schedule

It’s a party and you’re invited to our Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come sip a Chocolate Espresso Martini crafted by Our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of The Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make a memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE an appetizer you won’t be able to get enough of! It is Panko Crusted Shrimp Balls with Apricot Dipping Sauce. Bring a friend, a group of friends or come yourself to enjoy an enjoyable time filled with conversation and laughter! Don’t wait to sign up, seating is limited!

Now is a wonderful time to invite a friend to ask a friend to sign up with you, take the class together and share the experience of our DEMONSTRATION lesson. Come for a lesson on Baked Ziti with Homemade Sausage, Homemade Sourdough Baguette Slices and Spring Salad with Italian Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Baked Key Lime Pie Pudding.

Embark on a culinary adventure where each step is a new discovery of ingredients, spices, flavorings and cooking techniques. Join us for a lively and fun culinary experience to become versed in the wonderful foods and flavors of the Mediterranean region. Sign up for a dynamic lesson of creamy homemade Hummus with homemade Pita Bread; Harissa Meatballs over Rice; Muhammara Dip with Vegetables; Dolmades with Lebanese Yogurt Sauce; Syrian Tabbouleh; Baba Ghanoush, and Turkish Milk Cake.

We are fans of Ina Garten’s food for many reasons. Her recipes work, they are easy, they don’t require a lot of ingredients and they taste amazing! AND you don’t have to be an amazing cook to prepare them perfectly. We have borrowed recipes from all of her books to learn from them. Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking to learn Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta; Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad; Hot Smoked Salmon in a Stovetop Smoker; Ina’s Truffled Mashed Potatoes; Mushroom and Leek Savory Bread Pudding; Seared Skirt Steak with Creamy Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise; and Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Bourbon Glaze. We’ll enjoy our Ina feast with Jalapeño Margaritas.

Cupcakes are great for lots of reasons! They are easy to prepare, easy to eat, are a perfect portion size and can turn any occasion into a special celebration! Learn to create a variety of Cupcakes from scratch, and master frosting- making techniques, using regular and Russian tips, piping, and creative decorating. By the end of class, you’ll have the skills to create irresistible, bakery-quality treats. Our lesson teaches The Adorable Ice Cream Cone Cupcake Cake; Fluffy Japanese “Cotton” Cheesecake Cupcakes; Bailey’s Irish Cream “Cactus-Shaped” Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting; Brown Butter Cupcakes with Brown Butter Vanilla Frosting; Peanut Caramel-Filled Snickers Cupcakes with Peanut Buttercream; special occasion themed pull-apart Cupcake Cake, and Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Filling & Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting.

Salads as an entrée make a light, healthy meal with endless choices for ingredients. Come to create an amazing array of completely satisfying fresh, seasonal Salads! They are perfect for warm weather months, but we think you’ll want to eat them year-round; You’ll learn to use an array of fresh Produce, lean Proteins and made-from-scratch dressings so your Salads are healthy and delicious! Our yummy lesson is Steakhouse BLT & Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing; Bang Bang Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas and Honey Cider Dressing; Stetson Chopped Salad with Basil Pesto Dressing; Flaked Salmon Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing; Chickpea Salad with Boozy Raisins in a Sweet & Tangy Dressing; Spring Roll Salad, and Israeli Grilled Vegetable & Hummus Salad.

There is magic to the cuisine of this Northern Italian region. The foods are light, flavorful, fresh and bring elements of Swiss and German cuisine into the mix of specialties. Come to immerse yourself in this delightful cuisine. Our lesson is Bite-Sized Bruschetta Pockets; Lemon-Zested Springtime Risotto with Mascarpone; Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Knots; Homemade Gnocchi in Creamy Velouté Sauce; New York Strips on Crostini with Mascarpone & Blue Cheese Slather; Antipasto Salad with Radicchio, Bacon, Tomato & Cavatelli Pasta, and Fritelle (Traditional Italian Fritters).

Light little bite-sized morsels for spring time entertaining are the focus of this fun class! Our cocktail party menu has wide variety and lots of yummy flavors in this impressive lineup of foods. Join us for a fun evening to learn three-Cheese crispy roasted Potato Rounds; Beef Wellington bites with a creamy Horseradish dipping Sauce; Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Rosette-shaped Toast; Shrimp Balls with Dipping Sauce; Homemade Maple Syrup Brie Bites with crispy Bacon Sprinkles; Pesto, Pepperoni & Cheese Puff Pastry “Trees” on skewers, and dessert of Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake Tartlets. We’ll enjoy a Minted Mimosa Punch with our cocktail bites.

Give yourself the treat of a delicious Italian themed lunch with a great lesson! This DEMONSTRATION of fresh vibrant flavors will teach you My Momma’s Meatballs over Whipped Homemade Ricotta Rigotoni, Italian Salad of Romaine, Red Radicchio, charred Cherry Tomatoes, crispy Prosciutto chards. Dessert will be Nutella Éclair Cake. Enjoy a special Fashion Show with gorgeous clothing featuring fashion from our neighbor . “That’s Adorable”. As you are enjoying lunch, she will show you what’s new, trending and in style for the summer!

Anytime can be Tamale time! To prepare them you need a set of good recipes and a little knowledge of the methods and techniques. Come be part of the experience that teaches how to mix the masa, prepare the fillings, wrap and roll, and then steam the tamales. The results are magical tamales with flavors that are out of this world! Come have fun and learn this time-honored tradition for yourself. Our lessons are Chilaquiles Tamales; Tamales Rojas (Pork Tamales); Blue Corn Tamales; Green Corn Tamales; Tamales Yucatecan; Tamale Pie, and Tamales Dulces (Chocolate Dessert Tamales).

What makes traditional Tuscan food unique is the simplicity in cooking it. Tuscans cook seasonally with locally grown produce, so the foods are not complicated, yet are outrageously delicious. Learn this delightful menu of Four-Cheese Porcini Mushroom Crostini; Schiacciata “Tuscan Flat Bread Pizza” Tuscan Sausage Dip; Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Tuscan Chicken with Orzo; Homemade Pappardelle with Porcini Ragù and Shaved Parmesan, Tuscan Butter Salmon, and Tuscan Kale Salad. Dessert will be Italian Torta Filled with Pastry Cream and Lemon Zest.

If you are a teen (aged 13 – 17)  who likes to cook and would like to learn more about cooking,  you will gain a lot of knowledge in this week-long series. Each day we will focus on a new topic and cook some great food! Come for: MONDAY - Mangia Italian: Golden Mozzarella Puffs with Creamy Garlic Sauce; Individual Lasagna Pockets; Homemade Pasta with Pesto; Homemade Flatbread Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto, Mascarpone & Fig Jam; Chicken Scallopine over Rice; Italian Antipasto Salad in Homemade Cheese Cups, and Italian Cream Puff Pastry Squares. TUESDAY – Tacos and Tamales: Taco Dip with homemade Tortillas; four-square folded & filled Flour Tortillas; Taco Salad in Crispy Cups; Nacho style Mac & Cheese; homemade Green Corn Tamales; Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, and Dulce De Leche Pastry Pockets. WEDNESDAY – Wild West Cuisine: Stovetop Smoker BBQ Ribs; Goucho Steak with Chimichurri Sauce; Double Dipped Cowboy Fries; Cowboy Beans with Bacon & Molasses; Cast Iron Skillet Tamale Pie; Mexicali Taco Soup, and Prairie Peach & Berry Pie with Homemade Ice Cream. THURSDAY -Tasty Thursday: Oven Roasted Potato & melted Cheese Stacks; Smashed Burgers on Tortillas; shredded Chicken with toasted Almonds & Sunflower Seeds; Chicken Salad in Bread “Envelopes;” individual Puff Pastry & Cheese Galettes; Cauliflower Cheesy Bake Casserole, and the soft “SWIG” Cookie. FRIDAY – Fun Food Friday: Pinwheel Toasts with Brie & Maple Syrup; Good Ol’ Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs; Butterscotch Chicken Wings; Deviled Egg Salad on decorative Toast; crispy Potato Chip Salad; Caprese Pockets with Pesto & Mozzarella, and crinkled Phyllo Dough Baklava Cake.