Dallas Bono Demonstration: 6:30 to 8:30 pm $40.00
Eat Like a Chef
This is not a class for the faint of heart. You will be learning Escoffier inspired techniques for roasting and braising those parts that may get overlooked, but are incredible in flavor and texture. These are the menu items that chefs order when they go out to eat. The menu starts with a Chicken Liver Pate with Cognac and Chanterelles. Next, watch as Dallas makes Roasted Bone Marrow Scented with Herbs and Flavored with Truffled Fleur de Sel served with toast, Braised Sweetbreads with Caramelized Leeks and Figs, Pork Trotters and Neck Bones in Sweet Chili Sauce, and a Real Shrimp Bisque infused with Sherry. End the night with a wonderful Chocolate Bread Pudding for dessert.
May 6 (Tuesday)
Nancy Horvath Demonstration: 6:30 to 8:30 pm $35.00
Playing with Puff Pastry
Creating foods using puff pastry will dress up any course and make for great entertaining or a family night dinner. Learn how easy it is to work with puff pastry to create a Baked Brie en Croute and individual Chicken Wellingtons. And of course the evening would not be complete without chocolate wrapped in puff pastry for a sweet ending.
May 8 (Thursday)
Gena Knox Demonstration: 6:30 to 8:30 pm $35.00
Mother's Day Gourmet Made Simple
Come spend some time with Gena as she makes gourmet delights guaranteed to make this Mother's Day one to remember. Chilled Avocado Soup, Cedar Wrapped Salmon with Citrus Pesto, Cedar Wrapped Chicken with Blueberry Chutney, and Summer Squash Pasta with Parmesan are sure to become favorites for many holidays to come.
May 10 (Saturday)
Sue Gray Full-Participation: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm $35.00
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary How Does Your Garden Grow (ages 6-8)
As people prepare their summer garden, children will explore garden produce and learn to prepare vegetables and dips that will cure the anti vegetable blues.
May 13 (Tuesday)
Marti Schimmel Demonstration: 6:30 to 8:30 pm $40.00
Spring Salads
Marti's known for her salads and now you can learn from the best. Join her as she makes Asian Style Beef Salad, Peanut Noodle Salad, Margarita Fruit Salad, and Charleston-style Shrimp Salad. Save a seat now, Marti's also teaching you how to make her Curry Chicken Salad.
May 17 (Saturday)
Sue Gray Full-Participation: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm $35.00
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary How Does Your Garden Grow (ages 9-12)
(Same as Above)
May 19 (Monday)
Dallas Bono Demonstration 6:30 to 8:30 pm $35.00
Italian Antipasti
Antipasto simply means "before the meal". Dallas is making three different Bruschettas (Tomato Basil, Tuscan Cannelini Bean and Pancetta Topping with Aged Balsamic and Grilled Smelt with Lemon and Thyme). Homemade Foccacia and a Calarari Fritti with Basil Aioli are sure to become favorites for entertaining. Experience Spring with a cold Melon Soup with Crispy Prosciutto and Parmesan Crisps, Grilled Vegetables, Ensalata Caprese, and Gorganzola-Stuffed Sicilian Olives. You'll also master the ins-and-outs of assembling a beautiful antipasto platter.
May 22 (Thursday)
Peter Dale Demonstration 6:30 to 8:30 pm $40.00
Getting Saucy with The National
Join Peter as he enlightens you about three versatile sauces that you will enjoy for years to come. He is making Piperade and will serve eggs for the perfect complement. Romesco sauce and seafood will be followed by Chermoula sauce and lamb. Expand your kitchen repertoire with Peter's instruction during a cheese tasting and a lesson on cheese pairings. Sign-up now before it's too late.
May 29 (Thursday)
Tim Dondero Demonstration 6:30 to 8:30 pm $40.00
An Evening in Malaysia
After living in Malaysia for seven years, Tim's ready to share his favorite recipes with you. He is making an appetizer of Malaysian Crispy Tofu, a delightfully fragrant Soy Sauce Chicken Breast ('kicap ayam'), and Stir-fried Broccoli with Shrimp and Black Mushrooms. You'll also learn Golden Coconut Rice and Tangy Peanut Sauce ('sambal kacang') over fresh vegetables. This meal would not be complete without a perfectly paired Asian beer.
