Linda Martin Class Schedule

If you love Fish, come to learn how to cook it in a variety of ways with the method that best complements it. This lesson includes a discussion of where to purchase it, and how to hold it. We will make a perfect accompaniment for each dish. Join us for our lesson of San Francisco style easy Cioppino; pan-crisped Salmon with Mint Pesto; Blackened Tilapia with fresh Tomato Salsa; grill cooked Mahi Mahi with Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto; Butter sautéed Filet of Sole with Caper-Brown Butter Sauce; Poached Salmon with Green Peppercorn, Orange, & Ginger Sauce, and pan seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Black Bean Sauce.

Make this Friday night a culinary date-night with your partner! Invite them to join you for a cooking lesson where you will be part of cooking an elevated three-course gourmet meal. When all the cooking is done, the group will sit down to enjoy the meal with a sampling of wine served with each course. Join us for this fun evening to prepare Parmesan Crisps with Chive Dip & Caviar Amuse and roasted fresh Pear Salad with Baby Arugula & Shallot Vinaigrette, served with Chardonnay. The entrée is pan-seared crispy skin Salmon with Roasted Fennel & Balsamic-Red Wine Sauce; Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Garlic; Creamy fresh Herb Polenta; roasted Turmeric Cauliflower with Desert Honey, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Key Lime Dessert “Shots” with Toasted Meringue.

Learning to make sushi in a cooking class is a fun, hands-on way to master the techniques of making Sticky Rice, handling the Fish, balancing flavors, preparing the Nori and rolling Sushi correctly. Our lesson provides an impressive array of fish with a step-by-step lesson on the methods of making it. Join us for a fabulous class to make Tempura Shrimp Roll with Avocado & Green Onion; Nitro Roll with Sriracha, Ahi, Cucumber, & Pickled Ginger; Veggie Sushi Roll with Spicy Dipping Sauce; Ahi, Ginger, & Avocado Inside-Out Roll; Smoked Salmon, Jalapeno, & Cream Cheese Maki; Nigiri with Salmon, Wasabi, & Lemon Zest, and Sweet Dessert Nigiri with Coconut Rice, Mango, & Crystallized Ginger with Rum-Chocolate Drizzle.

This class for couples teaches a three-course gourmet menu that you and your partner can be part of preparing. As you chop, mix and stir you’ll share the experience with a group of like-minded foodie couples. When the meal comes together, the group will sit down to enjoy it with a sampling of wines. Come be part of this fun group making Seared Ahi with Ponzu & Cilantro Amuse and Curry-Carrot Soup with Chili Butter & toasted Peanuts, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Korean Marinated & flame grilled New York Steak; Dijon & Cumin Butter Roasted Carrots; German-style Potatoes with Bacon, Brown Sugar, & Parsley, and grill cooked Tri-Color Peppers with Caper Vinaigrette, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be French Apple Tarts a La Mode.

Stepping into a French bistro cooking class is like opening the door to Paris itself. Fundamental French cooking principles and traditional French recipes where only the very freshest foods are used in preparation. Join us for a fun and lively lesson of Olive-Caper Tapenade Toasts with Lemon Zest & Fresh Thyme; Walnut Crusted Warm Goat Cheese on Baby Greens with Crispy Bacon & Champagne Vinaigrette; Shrimp Bisque with Fennel, Fresh Tomato, & Brandy; Fillet of Sole Meuniere; Fresh Herb Roasted Chicken, and Pommes Frites with Béarnaise Sauce. Dessert will be Crème Brûlée.

Are you a foodie who enjoys new adventures in food? Bring your partner to enjoy this lesson where each course is prepared by like -minded foodie couples. Our lesson offers a three-course gourmet menu, served with a sampling of wines. Join us for our lesson of Albondigas Meatball Amuse with Saffron Sauce and Tomatillo & fresh Avocado Salad, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be char-cooked Mediterranean-style Chicken Brochettes with Charmoula Sauce (Garlic, Cumin, fresh Herbs, Lemon, & Olive Oil); oven roasted fresh Carrots with Herbs de Provence; Garlic & Olive Oil roasted fresh Broccoli, and Crab Fried Rice, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cake with fresh made toasted Almond Ice Cream.

It’s a party and you’re invited to Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come and sip a Dirty 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 Caramelized Pear & Smoked Gouda Panini Bites. 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!

Learning to prepare Asian finger foods provides you with a versatile, flavorful, and visually appealing menu to impress guests and create  memorable gatherings. Using an array of fresh ingredients, we will learn to impart dynamic Asian flavors with Seasonings, Spices, Sauces and Flavorings used in Asian cooking. Join us for a lesson of foil-wrapped Marinated Chicken Bundles; Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Chile Sauce; Five Spice roasted Cocktail Pork Ribs; Crab Angels with Ginger-Sesame Sauce; Shrimp Tempura; Vegetable Egg Rolls with Mustard Dip, and dessert of Fried Banana Bites with Chocolate-Rum Dipping Sauce. We’ll enjoy a Jade Cocktail with the meal, made with Midori, Blue Curacao, Bitters, Lime and Sparkling Wine.

Mediterranean cuisine is loved for its fresh flavorful ingredients, healthy profile, and simple yet vibrant cooking techniques. Come immerse yourself in a lesson that draws these culinary elements together. Our class teaches Grilled Shrimp with Sundried Tomato Pesto; Salad of Fennel, Prosciutto, & Baby Arugula with Mint & Balsamic; Mediterranean Chicken with Garlic, fresh Tomato, Olives, & Herbs; grilled Salmon with Chermoula Sauce (Cumin, Garlic, Lemon, Herbs, & Olive Oil); Potatoes with Olives, Capers, Feta, Fresh Parsley, Mint, & Basil, and Mediterranean Couscous with roasted Vegetables. Dessert will be fresh Pear Tart with Toasted Almonds.

If you and your partner are foodies, this class could be for you! Be a team and part of the group who will prepare a delicious gourmet three-course meal. Each couple will choose what they will cook, and each course will be enjoyed with a sampling of wine. We hope you can join us for an evening of culinary fun to learn Sicilian-style Pizza Amuse with fresh Mozzarella, Thyme, Desert Honey, & Balsamic Syrup, and cool Greek Chopped Salad with fresh Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, & Capers, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be pan-seared Rib Eye Steak with Boursin Butter & fried Shallots; julienned fresh Vegetables with Olive Oil & fresh Herbs; Scalloped Potatoes with Cream & Parmesan, and Tempura Green Beans, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Caramel Pots de Crème with Freshly Whipped Cream.

If your child is interested in cooking and is between the ages of  8 and 12, this week-long series will teach cooking skills and methods that will allow them to follow a recipe and be able to cook independently. Each day a  new fun topic is introduced. Kids work hands-on in teams of two, and at the end of the lesson, have a meal of the foods prepared. This series teaches: MONDAY – Breakfast: fresh Summer Fruit skewers; Sausage Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup; Breakfast Potatoes with crispy Bacon; Cheddar Cheese & fresh Vegetable Frittata; Homemade Biscuits with Sausage Gravy; soft Taco Scrambled Eggs with fresh Salsa, and French Toast with fresh Berries & Syrup. TUESDAY – Baking: Blueberry Coffee Cake; Chocolate Chip-Banana Muffins; Homemade English Muffins with Butter & Jam; fresh-made French Bread; Cheese Pizza with Homemade Crust; Cheddar & Herb Biscuits with Honey Butter, and  Cranberry-Orange Scones. WEDNESDAY – Family Dinner: Bacon Deviled Eggs; crisp Romaine Salad with Croutons & creamy Italian Dressing; Sunday night Spaghetti with Meat Sauce; oven roasted Chicken Tenders with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce; Homemade Mac & Cheese with toasted Breadcrumbs; sautéed fresh Vegetables with Basil Pesto, and Chocolate Brownies with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. THURSDAY – Fresh Made Snacks: Homemade Chips & Salsa; Parmesan Chicken Nuggets with fresh made Ranch Dipping Sauce; Homemade Hummus with Pita Chips; Tomato & Mozzarella Mini Grilled Cheese; oven baked French Fries; Homemade Meatballs with Marinara Sauce and freshly made Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies. FRIDAY – Cupcake Wars: Vanilla Cupcakes;  Chocolate Cupcakes; Red Velvet Cupcakes; Carrot Cupcakes, and Banana Cupcakes. Students will work in teams to create a theme for their cupcakes then will bake and decorate them to finish.

If your child is interested in cooking and is between the ages of  8 and 12, this week-long series will teach cooking skills and methods that will allow them to follow a recipe and be able to cook independently. Each day a  new fun topic is introduced. Kids work hands-on in teams of two, and at the end of the lesson, have a meal of the foods prepared. Today this series teaches: BREAKFAST: fresh Summer Fruit skewers; Sausage Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup; Breakfast Potatoes with crispy Bacon; Cheddar Cheese & fresh Vegetable Frittata; Homemade Biscuits with Sausage Gravy; soft Taco Scrambled Eggs with fresh Salsa, and French Toast with fresh Berries & Syrup.