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February 2025
CHEESY GOODNESS~ CLASS IS FULL~
Learning to make Cheese is an amazing experience as you watch the Cheese Curds develop and the Cheese take shape. We will learn the techniques and make four Cheeses. From there we will prepare a recipe from each that makes a great fresh Cheese treat! Come for a delicious and inspiring lesson to learn Homemade Ricotta; Homemade Mozzarella; Homemade Kefir; Homemade Cheddar Cheese; Homemade Queso Fresco. Our recipes are Easy Cheddar Dip with Homemade Pretzel Bites; Mozzarella Schnitzel; Ricotta Bruschetta with Dried Figs, Prosciutto & Honey; and Cheesy one-hour Sourdough Bread.
SOUTHERN ITALIAN DELIGHTS~ CLASS IS FULL~
The foods of Southern Italy, like their northern counterparts, are made from ingredients grown and produced locally. So many great flavors from this region make these specialties so loved! Come for an authentic Italian lesson with the from scratch methods for each specialty. Our lesson is Classic Sicilian Arancini with Dipping Sauce; Savory Strudel of Scaccia (a cross between Lasagna & Calzone); Pasta alla Norma (Pasta with Eggplant, Marinara & Basil); Orecchiette ("little ear" Pasta shape) with Ragu; Braciola alla Messina (Seasoned, Stuffed & Skewered Beef Bites); Sfogliatella Santa Rosa (filled & laminated Pastry Dough), and My Sicilian Papa's amazing Cannoli.
SAUSAGE MAKING~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~
Making Sausage from scratch is not a casual thing. There are a number of steps to turning out wonderfully flavored, perfectly formed links and patties. Learn from an expert how to make Sausage on your own. Our lesson teaches how to make it from scratch beginning with grinding the meat, seasoning it, and stuffing it with casing. In our lesson we will make Italian Sausage, Chorizo, Breakfast Sausage and Chicken Apple Sausage. From these Sausages we will make Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions on homemade Slider Rolls, Breakfast Sausage with Buttermilk Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage Stuffed Deep Fried Olives, Skillet cooked Pasta with Sausage, Basil & Mustard, and Chorizo & Spanish Rice Skillet.
TEMPTING THAI~ CLASS IS FULL~
Thai food is alluring. It is filled with so many wonderful flavors and made with fresh ingredients & spices resulting in flavors like no other cuisine. You can learn to put these components together to enjoy at home. It is in the knowing how. Come for a great lesson & learn to prepare Crispy Pork Thai Spring Rolls; Chicken Pad Thai; Seared Scallops with Thai Green Curry Sauce; Chicken, Shrimp & Snow Pea Wok Bowl; Marinated Thai Beef with Dipping Sauce; Shrimp Roll Bowl with Garlic Sauce; Green Tea Ice Cream with Jasmine Shortbread. And as a bonus, enjoy a demonstration of Decorative Veggie Garnishes.
LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 28~ CLASS IS FULL~
Now is a wonderful time to treat yourself to an amazing lunch and lesson! Come on in and we will cook you lunch & serve it while you enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of grilled Southwest Cowboy Ribeye with sauteed Garlicky Jumbo Shrimp, served with homemade Sourdough Baguette and Chick Pea Salad. Dessert will be Apple-Berry Pie a la Mode.
March 2025
KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER
If your child is interested in helping in the kitchen, this class could be perfect for teaching new skills & recipes. With kids eight or older, you can be partners and cook the recipe of your choice. We will prepare it all then enjoy a meal at the end of class! Come have fun and learn Loaded Pizza-Pasta Casserole; 30 Minute Mexican Enchiladas; Best Ever Meatloaf; Hawaiian " Dogs" with Mango Mustard & Pineapple Relish on Hawaiian Rolls; Potato Chip Crusted Chicken over Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Gravy; Cheesy Meatball Bombs in a Buttery Biscuit Roll, and decadent Carrot Cake Cupcakes. Pricing is for 2.
ITALIAN COCKTAIL PARTY~ CLASS IS FULL~
We are taking one of our favorite cuisines and creating an irresistible array of cocktail party bites. Join this fun class & learn a stunning new menu for your gatherings. Your guests will love and praise you as they nibble their way through this buffet. Our lesson is a trio of Bruschetta: Mushroom Duxelles, Traditional & Ricotta, Fig & Prosciutto; Citrus & Radicchio Salad with Dates & Smoked Almonds; Antipasto Squares with Italian Cannellini Bean "Hummus"; homemade Mozzarella Balls drizzled with Herbed Olive Oil; homemade Italian Meatballs in Parmesan Cups (Frigo); toasted Ravioli with sweet & spicy Dipping Sauce. Dessert will be Italian Carnivale Donut Holes (Zeppole). We will enjoy our Italian party foods with an Aperol Spritz Cocktail.
LUNCH AND LEARN – MARCH 7
This fun lesson is delicious & easy to prepare as you will see in this DEMONSTRATION. Enjoy a great lunch and you will not have to lift a finger! Our lesson is Barbecue Shrimp Po-Boys Sliders served with tri-colored Cole Slaw. Dessert will be Moist Spice Cake, glazed & topped with Cream Cheese Frosting.
TAMALES
Tamales are great food for many occasions. In this class you will discover how flavorful they can be and how easy they are to prepare. Join this great lesson so you can make them for dinner any night you want. Our lesson is Salmon Tamales; Rojos De Pollo Tamales (Red Chili Chicken Tamales); Green Corn Tamales; Pulled-Pork Tamales; Blue Corn Tamales; Guacamole Salsa, and Chocolate Dessert Tamales.
SPECTACULAR SALADS
Salads are spectacular when they are made with lots of extras. Do not miss the chance to discover how magical these recipes will be for you! Come to learn Ultimate Asian Bang Bang Shrimp with Snow Peas; The Famous Cowboy Stetson Chopped Salad with Grilled Corn, Pepitas & Cous Cous; Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing; Buffalo Grilled Chicken, Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Salad; My Momma's Famous Spinach Salad; Sweet & Tangy Party Chick Pea Salad with Boozy Tart Cherries, and Cherry Waldorf Dessert Salad.
PASTA PARTY INTERNATIONAL~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~
We are going to make the most amazing variety of Pastas and have a party while doing it! If you have ever wanted to make Pasta from scratch, here is the opportunity! Come for an International menu of Greek Shrimp & Orzo; Homemade Fettuccine with Bolognese Sauce; German Spaetzle in a Buttery Cheese Sauce; Argentinean Lasagna with Sausage & Beef; Thai Chicken Pasta; Swedish Meatballs over Homemade Pappardelle, and My Momma's Potato Gnocchi in Alfredo Sauce.
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