Linda Martin Class Schedule

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 - Pizza 101:Three Cheese Homemade Pizza with Fresh Made Marinara Sauce; Roasted Potato Pizza with Cheese & Fresh Herbs; Italian Sausage Pizza with Tomato Sauce; Mozzarella, Fresh Basil & Tomato Pizza; Italian Chopped Salad Pizza; BBQ Chicken Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella, and S’mores Dessert Pizza. TUESDAY- Tacos & Nachos: Roasted Corn & Smashed Avocado Guacamole with Homemade Chips; Spicy Ground Beef Tacos; Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta Cheese; Chicken Soft Tacos; Pork Fajita Tacos with Homemade Salsa; Cheese & Pinto Bean Nachos, and Banana Split Tacos with Homemade Ice Cream. WEDNESDAY – Easy Chinese: Crispy Vegetable Egg Rolls with Mustard Sauce; Chicken Chow Mein; Orange-Chili Noodles; Chinese-style Lemon Chicken; Pork Fried Rice with Carrots & Peas; Stir Fry Beef & Broccoli, and Chinese Almond Cookies with Coconut Ice Cream. THURSDAY – Italian Dinner: Bruschetta with Fresh Tomatoes & Basil; Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons; Spinach & Ricotta Rolled Lasagna; Spaghetti with Meat Sauce; Fresh Made Italian Bread; Italian Risotto with Peas & Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Doughnuts with Cinnamon & Sugar. FRIDAY – Cupcake Wars: Vanilla Cupcakes; Chocolate Cupcakes; Red Velvet Cupcakes; Carrot Cupcakes. and Banana Cupcakes. Students will work in teams to create a theme to decorate their cupcakes with icing and decorations. Teams will be recognized for the outstanding qualities of their cupcakes.

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: MONDAY - Pizza 101:Three Cheese Homemade Pizza with Fresh Made Marinara Sauce; Roasted Potato Pizza with Cheese & Fresh Herbs; Italian Sausage Pizza with Tomato Sauce;  Mozzarella, Fresh Basil & Tomato Pizza; Italian Chopped Salad Pizza; BBQ Chicken Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella, and S’mores Dessert Pizza. This class is part of a series.

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: TUESDAY- Tacos & Nachos: Roasted Corn & Smashed Avocado Guacamole with Homemade Chips; Spicy Ground Beef Tacos; Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta Cheese; Chicken Soft Tacos; Pork Fajita Tacos with Homemade Salsa; Cheese & Pinto Bean Nachos, and Banana Split Tacos with Homemade Ice Cream. This class is part of a series.

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: WEDNESDAY – Easy Chinese: Crispy Vegetable Egg Rolls with Mustard Sauce; Chicken Chow Mein; Orange-Chili Noodles; Chinese-style Lemon Chicken; Pork Fried Rice with Carrots & Peas; Stir Fry Beef & Broccoli, and Chinese Almond Cookies with Coconut Ice Cream. THURSDAY – Italian Dinner: Bruschetta with Fresh. This class is part of a series.

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: This class is part of a series. THURSDAY – Italian Dinner: Bruschetta with Fresh Tomatoes & Basil; Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons; Spinach & Ricotta Rolled Lasagna; Spaghetti with Meat Sauce; Fresh Made Italian Bread; Italian Risotto with Peas & Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Doughnuts with Cinnamon & Sugar.

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: FRIDAY – Cupcake Wars: Vanilla Cupcakes; Chocolate Cupcakes; Red Velvet Cupcakes; Carrot Cupcakes. and Banana Cupcakes. Students will work in teams to create a theme to decorate their cupcakes with icing and decorations. Teams will be recognized for the outstanding qualities of their cupcakes. This class is part of a series.

In this fun class we will depart from the heat with a culinary journey to the Caribbean. We will incorporate ingredients found in the islands to prepare an amazing group of specialties! Come for an Island Party to learn Shrimp & Vegetable Egg Rolls with Curry-Honey Dipping Sauce; Tostones (fried Plantains with Mojo Sauce); grilled Guava & Soy Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Sauce and Mango Salsa; Pan Seared Salmon with Sweet Potato Relish; Sautéed Fresh Vegetables Caribbean Style with Couscous, Olives, & Capers; Flame Cooked Jerk Chicken with Cool Cucumber Sauce, and Spiced Rum Bananas Flambé over Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Invite your partner to share a great culinary experience with you. This lesson features a gourmet three course dinner created by several couples. If you’re a foodie, come have fun and spend the evening cooking and learning to prepare it as you chop, stir, sauté and roast part of this menu. In this relaxed environment, you & your partner will share preparations from scratch. When the meal comes together, we will sit down to enjoy it with a sampling of wine. Join us for a fun evening to prepare Grilled Clams Casino Amuse and chopped Romaine Salad with Candied Bacon & Champagne Vinaigrette, served with Pinot Gris. The entrée will be restaurant-style Salt & Pepper Cast Iron Cooked New York Steak with Red Wine Bordelaise Sauce; char cooked fresh Vegetables with Basil Oil; Angel Hair Pasta with toasted Walnuts & fresh grated Parmesan, and Rosemary & Wine sautéed Onion Rings, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Dark Chocolate Mousse with Freshly Whipped Cream & Shaved Chocolate. Priced per Couple.

This fun class is made for two people to come as a couple and join other couples to prepare an amazing three-course menu. We will break it down and learn it course by course. This hands-on lesson teaches new techniques and skills with each recipe. We will cook for a couple of hours and when the meal is ready, we will sit down to enjoy it with a sampling of wines. Our lesson is warm French Baguette with melted Brie & Chives Amuse, and Avocado & fresh Orange Salad with Baby Greens & Citrus Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Grill Cooked fresh Salmon with Caviar Beurre Blanc; Sautéed Green Beans and Toasted Almonds; Lemon & Olive Oil Oven Crisped Potatoes, and Homemade Black Pepper Dinner Biscuits with Sweet Butter, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Espresso Crème Brulé with freshly Whipped Cream & Shaved Chocolate. Price per Couple.

California is made for summertime cooking. Fresh, light, flavorful ingredients form the background of this regional cuisine. Our lesson incorporates ingredients from southern California, like Avocados, Salads and Sourdough Bread to the Artichokes, Figs, Sprouts, Salmon, Oysters, and Crab from the north. Come for a fabulous lesson to add these recipes to the meals you cook. Our lesson is fresh Avocado Toasts with pan roasted Grape Tomato & Balsamic Syrup; homemade California-style Thai Chicken Pizza; west coast Cioppino with fresh Fish, Mussels, Tomato, Red Wine, & Garlic; Baja Fish Tacos; The Brown Derby Restaurant classic Cobb Salad; Angel Hair Pasta with Crab & Lemon Gremolata, and dessert of Flourless Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel & Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Invite your partner to share a great evening cooking a gourmet meal. You will join a group of couples and divide cooking the three-course menu between the group. Come for a fun cooking experience to expand your cooking knowledge and immerse yourself in a gourmet culinary adventure. When the meal is ready, it will be served with a sampling of wine. Our lesson is Spicy Thai Chicken Meatball Amuse with Sweet Chili Sauce and Cacio e Pepe Caesar Salad with Parmesan Frico Croutons & Peppercorn Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Cast Iron cooked New York Steak with Blue Cheese Butter; Tequila & Butter Glazed fresh Carrot Flambé; Slow Cooked Saffron Risotto; grilled Asparagus Spears with Toasted Garlic, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be “Coffee & Doughnuts” (freshly made Cinnamon & Sugar Doughnut bites with homemade Coffee Ice Cream). Priced per Couple.

Enjoy a class that will feel like an experience more than a lesson on cooking. This fun evening will teach how to create small bites that are fresh, and easy to serve; the kind of foods people crave this time of year. Pair that with a beautifully prepared Martini and you have the makings of a stylish summer gathering that is fun for everyone! Our lesson is Grilled Crostini with Sautéed Mushrooms, Goat Cheese & Fresh Basil Oil; Boursin Steak Bites with Fresh Chives; Thai Chicken Cocktail Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce; Curried Chicken Salad on Endive Spears; Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Peppercorn Sauce; Jalapeño Jack stuffed Bacon-wrapped Shrimp, and Mini Crème Brûlées. We will enjoy an Espresso Martini with our appetizers.