Linda Martin Class Schedule

You too can learn the skills of chefs who prepare quick, delicious meals using the methods of sauté AND the impressive demonstration of flambe! In this fun class each person will practice both techniques. Join us for a great lesson to prepare Tequila Shrimp Flambé with Grilled Crostini; Cast Iron cooked Salmon with Brandy-Dijon Peppercorn Sauce; New York Steak Pan Seared with Flaming Jack Daniels Cream Sauce; fresh Mushrooms sautéed in Bourbon & Butter; Marsala Wine flamed fresh Carrots; Sautéed Fresh Tomato & Vodka Sauce over Linguine, and dessert of Bananas Foster Flambé with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Bourbon-Praline Sauce.

This class is for couples who enjoy great food and the fun of cooking together in a relaxed setting. Invite your partner to join you and be part of a group of couples who will cook a three-course gourmet meal. Our menu is Grilled Clams Casino Amuse with Garlic & Bacon and Roasted Beet & Baby Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Buttery Garlic Shrimp Scampi over Homemade Fettucine Noodles; Char Cooked fresh Zucchini with Basil Pesto; Oven Roasted Carrots with Dijon Butter & Dill, and Black Pepper Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be freshly made Cinnamon & Sugar Italian Doughnut Bites with Bailey’s Coffee Shots. Priced per Couple.

Get ready to enjoy the festivities of this Mexican-American celebration! As we pay tribute to our neighbors to the south we salute their heritage with a menu that brings together some of our favorite specialties. We hope you can join us for this fun evening of cooking. Our party includes: Smashed Avocado & Grilled Corn Guacamole with Homemade Chips; Grill Cooked Tacos al Carbon with Simple Mole Sauce; Shrimp Enchiladas Con Queso; Chorizo & Cheese Stuffed Roasted Anaheim Chilis; Mexican Style Rice, and Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo & Chipotle Cream. Dessert will be Tres Leches Cake. We’ll enjoy or celebratory menu with a freshly made Spicy Pineapple Margarita.

If you and your partner enjoy great food, come be part of a class where couples cook together to create a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple chooses the recipe they want to make and the meal is enjoyed course by course with a sampling of wine to complement. Come have fun and join us for French Onion Soup Shots Amuse and Chopped Wedge Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon, Red Onion, & Cracked Black Pepper, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Flame Cooked New York Steak with Blazing Jack Daniels Cream Sauce; Steakhouse Spinach Gratin; Slow Cooked Brown Butter & Champagne Risotto, and Agave Glazed Fresh Carrots, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Dark Chocolate Mousse with Freshly Whipped Cream. Priced per Couple.

This class offers a lesson on how the light bubbly flavors of sparkling wine can be used to create something special when it’s used in each dish. This fun menu includes Seared Sea Scallops with Champagne-Vanilla Butter Sauce; Mixed Greens with Avocado, Bacon, & Feta Cheese in Champagne Vinaigrette; Asparagus & Champagne slow cooked Risotto; Champagne Poached Salmon with Shallot-Butter Sauce; Seared Chicken with Rosemary in Champagne Sauce; Butter Sautéed Carrots with Dill & Champagne, and dessert of Refreshing Peach & Champagne Sorbet with Raspberry Sauce.

Make this a date night! Invite your partner to share the experience of cooking together with a group of couples. Each team will be part of creating a three-course gourmet dinner. From our menu, choose the course that you want to prepare and work as a team. When we sit down to enjoy it a glass of wine will be served with the meal. Come for a fun evening to be part of Walnut Pesto & Goat Cheese on Grilled Crostini Amuse, and Grilled Romaine Salad with Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans & Honey-Lime Dressing, served with Chardonnay. The entrée is Guava Glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa; Crispy Bacon Fried Rice; Grilled Fresh Vegetables with Chipotle Dressing, and Coriander-Butter Roasted Carrots, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Dark Chocolate Cake with Mango Sorbet & Fresh Blackberry Sauce. Priced per Couple

Making Sushi at home is fun and easy with a little knowledge and understanding of the Fish you need to use. This great class will teach all the steps to making a wide range of Sushi combinations. We’ll prepare step by step, beginning with learning to make Sushi Rice. We'll use the rice to make Inside-out Spicy Tuna & Lettuce Rolls; California Sushi Roll with Shrimp, Avocado, & Wasabi; Ginger & Fresh Ginger Maki; Beef Tataki Sushi Roll; Seared Sea Scallop Nigiri with Nori Garnish, and Avocado & Fresh Salmon Nigiri.

It’s date night! Bring your partner to share the experience of cooking together and be part of a group of foodies who will prepare a three-course gourmet dinner. Each couple prepares the recipes of their choice and, as it comes together, sits down to enjoy it with a glass of wine that complements the meal. Our fun evening of preparation includes Roasted Crab Cake Amuse with Lemon-Caper Aioli and Butter Lettuce & Mushroom Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Grilled New York Steak with Molasses & Beer BBQ Sauce; Dijon-Coriander Butter Roasted fresh Beets & Carrots; Grilled Red Potatoes with Watercress & Blue Cheese, and Sautéed Vegetables with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Warm Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Whiskey-Caramel Sauce. Priced per Couple

Discover the magic of this Latin cuisine known for its depth of flavor and influences from Spanish and Caribbean cuisines. This Latin country is known for its diverse and richly flavored foods with dynamic and deeply satisfying dishes. Come join our Latin party to experience Grilled Rum Glazed Shrimp with Mint Salsa; Picadillo (seasoned Vegetables & Ground Beef with Olives & Cuban Spices); Curry Adobo Steak with Sofrito Sauce; Cuban Arroz Con Pollo; Tostones with Mojo Sauce (fried plantains with garlic, cumin, & lime); Cuban Black Beans with Rice, and Key Lime Tarts. With our meal we’ll enjoy a classic Mojito of Rum, Lime, Mint, and Club Soda.

This lesson is for couples who enjoy great food and want to be part of preparing a three-course gourmet meal with a group of like-minded foodies. Come for an amazing culinary experience of the fun, creative process. Our lesson is Crab Rangoon Amuse with Ginger-Sesame Sauce and Avocado Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée is Roasted Fresh Salmon with Sautéed Shrimp & Martini-Butter Sauce; Smoked Chili Scalloped Sweet Potatoes; Roasted Cauliflower with Spanish Romesco Sauce, and oven cooked Fresh Broccoli with Lemon, Garlic, & Parmesan, and Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Bananas Foster Flambé Dessert with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Priced per Couple

Cooking Fish on your grill adds a lovely flavor and texture to fish that can stand up to the heat. Learn how to prep and cook each Fish so you can experience the benefits of the grilling process! This fun lesson includes Flame Cooked Oregano Shrimp with Orzo, Feta, Fresh Tomato, & Dill; Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Brown Butter-Caper Sauce; Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos; Char Cooked Fish Kebabs with Ginger-Soy Marinade; Grill Cooked Red Snapper with Jalapeño-Basil Cream Sauce; Spanish Style Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Aioli, and Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Cod with Charred Asparagus.

Make this a special date night and invite your partner to join you for a fun culinary experience! Couples will work together to prepare a three-course gourmet meal which will be served with a sampling of wines. Join us for a great evening and be part of preparing Marinated & Grilled Olives with Garlic Toast Amuse, and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Toasted Pecans & Shaved Pecorino Romano Cheese, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is  Cabernet Cream Sauce over Pepper Crusted Pan Seared Rib-Eye Steaks; Grill Roasted Fresh Vegetables with Pine Nut Pesto; Butter Sautéed Lobster White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Toasted Bread Crumbs, and Julienne Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Mocha Chip Gelato with Freshly Whipped Cream. Priced per Couple