Linda Martin Class Schedule

In this class you will learn techniques for cooking a combination of pork and beef ribs, with a focus on regional flavors and preparation styles. These ribs and wings are great for family meals and gatherings of all sizes. We’ll add spicy wings and beer to make it a party! Come join the fun and learn to make these foods for yourself. Our lesson will be Grilled Buffalo Seasoned Wings & Cilantro-Ranch Dip; Jerk Seasoned Caribbean Style Wings; Asian Style Wings with Sweet & Sour Sauce; Spice Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with Cola BBQ Sauce; Roasted Spicy Deviled Pork Ribs; Coffee Rubbed Roasted Beef Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, and Char Cooked Korean Style Beef Short Ribs.

If you are aged 8 to 12 and like to cook, this series of five classes offers a fun week of cooking. Each day we have a new topic to learn with lessons on new cooking techniques. Come join in to learn many things about cooking. At the end of class we’ll sit down and eat all the foods we’ve prepared. Join us for 5 days of fun & cooking!

Monday - Pizza Party: Hand Stretched Homemade Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, & Tomato; Italian Salad Pizza; Three Cheese Pizza with Freshly Made Sauce; Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza with Homemade Sauce; Roasted Potato Pizza with Cheese & Fresh Herbs; Fresh Pineapple & Bacon Homemade Pizza, and S’mores Dessert Pizza.

Tuesday – Island Time: Pork Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce; Island Green Salad with Papaya Dressing; Hawaiian Style Grilled Beef Short Ribs; Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad; Crispy Bacon Fried Rice; Grilled Hawaiian Style Chicken with Pineapple, Ginger, & Soy, and fresh made Banana Cake with Whipped Cream & Toasted Coconut.

Wednesday - Now That’s Italian!: Bruschetta with Fresh Tomato & Basil Topping; Antipasto Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing; Sundried Tomato Pesto Roasted Chicken; Homemade Italian Bread & Herb Butter; Sautéed Fresh Vegetables with Olives & Herbs; Italian Risotto with Peas & Parmesan, and Fresh Berry Tart with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

Thursday - Indoor BBQ: Roasted Corn & Cheese Grilled Quesadillas; Cookout Steak with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce; Best BBQ Beans; Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter; Texas Style No Bean Chili; Bacon & Cheese Potato Packets, and Peach Cobbler with Homemade Ice Cream.

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 and will use their theme to decorate their cupcakes. Cupcakes will be presented, judged and recognized for their outstanding qualities.

Cool, delicious cocktail foods allow people to relax, mix, and enjoy time spent together. Invite friends to enjoy your cool cocktail party with this beautiful menu of tantalizing foods! You’ll make everyone happy! Our lesson is Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp with Mango Salsa; Curried Chicken Salad on Endive Spears; Oven Roasted Crab Cake Bites with Dijon-Curry Aioli; Beef Tenderloin & Boursin Cheese Rolls with Chives; Baked Chorizo & Cheese Taquitos with Fresh Orange-Tomato Relish; Thai Chicken Cocktail Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce, and Lemon Curd & Fresh Raspberry Tarts. We’ll enjoy our bites with a French Twist Cocktail made with light rum, fresh lime juice, pear nectar, champagne & lemon twist.

Plan a fun night out with your partner and sign up for a great class where you’ll be partners cooking! Each couple will prepare part of the menu from scratch. When the courses come together, we will sit down and enjoy the meal with a sampling of wine. Come and join us for Oven Roasted Crab Cake Amuse with Lemon-Caper Aioli and Cool Watermelon, Feta, and Baby Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken with Garlic, Fresh Ginger, Cumin, & Coriander; Toasted Garlic Cast Iron Cooked Shaved Brussels Sprouts; Fresh-made Fry Bread with Desert Honey; Slow Simmered Carrot & Cumin Seasoned Black Beans, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Rum flamed Bananas Foster with Praline & Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Priced per Couple.

Invite your partner to share a fun cooking experience where you will be a team with a group of couples creating a three-course gourmet dinner. Each couple takes a recipe and prepares it from start to finish. Each course when ready will be enjoyed with a sampling of wine. We hope you can join us for a fun evening and learn Crispy Chorizo Taquito Amuse with Fresh Orange & Tomato Relish and Avocado Caesar with Sourdough Croutons served with Chardonnay. The entrée will be Korean Style Marinated & Char Cooked New York Steak; Smoked Chili Scalloped Sweet Potatoes; Kimchi Udon Noodles, and Roasted Green Beans with Millionaire Bacon, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Butter, Pecan, Brown Sugar, & Papaya Upside-Down Cake with Tequila Whipped Cream. Priced per Couple.

Add magic to your summer with a Tuscan culinary experience! Our lesson introduces the specialties from the beautiful region, including an abundant array of fresh produce, fresh pasta, bread, olive oil and of course wine. Tuscans use simplicity in their cooking methods in order for the flavors of the food to stand out. Don’t miss this opportunity to create Tuscan inspired flavors this summer. Join us for Crostini with White Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, & Basil Oil;>Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad with Radicchio, & Hazelnut Vinaigrette; Grilled Tuscan Style Steak with Tomato Basil Sauce; Seared Fresh Salmon with Herbs, Garlic, Olives, & Tomato; Homemade Fettucine with Fresh Made Marinara, and Sautéed Fresh Vegetables with Olives & Fresh Herbs. Dessert will be Double Chocolate Biscotti with Summer Berries.

Come for a fun lesson and opportunity to learn and enjoy an amazing cocktail party menu! These recipes are not difficult and will always make a splash when served with a chilled and delicious Martini! Our menu is Sautéed Fresh Mushrooms with Goat Cheese & Basil Oil on Grilled Crostini; Boursin Filet Bites with Fresh Chives; Thai Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce; Grilled Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers; Caviar Topped White Truffle Creamy Deviled Eggs; Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps with Blue Cheese Dip, and Mini Crème Brûlées. We will enjoy this menu with an Expresso Martini OR a St. Germain Martini.