2011 CLASS SCHEDULE
All Classes are $35.00 unless otherwise indicated.
Students receive 10% off purchases the evening of the class

March

An Evening of Tapas

Tuesday, March 29th
5:30-7:30
Chef Randy Jensen
Cost: $35.00

Tapas- Spanish for small plate, snack, finger foods. Enjoy a relaxing Spring evening with the Executive Chef Randy Jensen from the Angry Minnow.  You will learn how to make a few of his favorite small plates for your next gathering.  He will be preparing a Mushroom Tapas, a Beef Tapas and a Vegetable Tapas along with a sweet dessert Tapas to end the evening. Randy will also be serving up some Angry Brew to complement the different Tapas dishes that will be served. Get out of the house and join us for a fun evening of good food, brew and fun!

April

Pine Knoll

Sunday, April 3rd
1:00-3:00
Cost: $35
Instructor: Terri Loree
Terri is a registered dietitian and owner of Pine Knoll Country Store in Stone Lake, WI. She will teach us how to prepare these wonderful dishes and will end the class with a sweet treat!
* Salad w/Blue Cheese & Pear with Walnut Vinaigrette
*Marinated Flank Steak
*Risotto with Butternut Squash
*Sauteed Asparagus

SUSHI Class

Chef Chris Hanzlik
Tuesday, April 5th
5:30-7:30
Cost: $45
Demonstration and Hands-On
Sushi has gone from being an exotic food to one that is found almost everywhere in America. Learn the types of fish and much more in the comprehensive class on sushi, sashimi and nigiri.
Chris will have you making the rolls (if you want) so if you love sushi or just want to learn how the rolls are made this class is for you.
Chris will be making Tuna and Salmon Rolls along with the popular California Rolls with variations of these such as Spicy Tuna and Philly Rolls!
*This class requires early sign-up as the Sushi quality fish has to be ordered in. Class is limited to the first 12 students and you must sign up by April 1st! Don't hesitate if you want a seat in class sign-up today!

“Treat Daze”

Sunday, April 10th
1:30-3:30
Cost: $35
Instructor: Clara Smith
If you are a busy mom this class is for you. Clara is known as the "Treat Mom" at Stillson Elementary School in Chippewa Falls. She will be demonstrating some great ideas to make your children’s school treats and birthday parties awesome, yet hassle free, with her fool proof easy decorating ideas. She will be demonstrating something from almost every holiday along with zoo animal cupcakes-cookie decorating ideas-easy unique cake decorating ideas and tips! If you have children or grandchildren this class is for you!

Easter/ Spring Ideas
Tuesday, April 12th
5:30-7:30
Chef Randy Jensen
Cost: $35.00

We eat with our eyes first!! Come and learn some great garnishing ideas to make your Easter or any meal more appealing.  Randy will share some tried and true techniques with you to make your next dinner spectacular!  Randy also will be sharing some special family desserts for your Spring gatherings as well. Come and get some fresh new ideas for your kitchen. Hope to see you in class!!

April Fool’s Class

Tuesday, April 19th
5:30-7:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Caitlin Nazer
You are familiar with the trompe l’oeil for the eyes (French for: deceiving the eye) but you will be experiencing trompe l’oeil for the palate!
Caitlin will make you think of the same old food in a new light! We can’t give it all away or you wouldn’t have any fun; let’s just say it is food that isn’t what it seems to be!! Mystery meal in a way!! Caitlin will be making several unique dishes that you won’t want to miss out on. You will have the recipes so you can “Fool” your friends and family too.
Be brave and join us for this fun April Fool’s Class.

Great Grains

Saturday, April 23rd
11:30-1:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Kelly Sears
We all know wheat, corn and oats but what about quinoa, wheatberries and teff? These delicious and easy to find grains and flours are easy to cook, are tasty and good for you. Once you discover the possibilities with these great grains they will become a staple in your pantry. Being prepared:
*Quinoa salad with apples, walnuts and dried cranberries
*Wheatberries with current and almonds
*Swiss chard sweet potato and goat cheese tart in a Teff crust
*Bulgur and chickpea salad with sun dried tomatoes, feta and mint

May

Dinner for 2

Wednesday, May 4th
5:30-7:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Max Hintler
Just married, engaged, or the kids are gone? It's time for two! Join Max as he heatrs up in the kitchen for that perfect romantic dinner for two! He will be making:
* Ceasar Salad
* Beef Wellington with Bearnaise Sauce
* Fancy Potatoes
* Grilled Tomatoes
* Assorted Vegetables
* Pineapple Flambe served over coconut icecream
Dinner will be served with a nice glass of wine.
Take your sweetheart on a date to class.

The Birds and Bees

Saturday, May 21st
11:30-1:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Kelly Sears
Today we will celebrate the humble chicken and the honeybee. Chickens are the chameleons of the culinary world. Used worldwide it lends itself to almost every method of cooking in every culture. Honey, the first sweetener before the discovery of sugar is suitable for both savory and sweet dishes. This class will show you how to use every part of the bird to create four great dishes, each featuring honey. We’ll incorporate the thighs in Roasted chicken with Chile-honey cinnamon rub, a whole bird quartered in Honey-Balsamic baked chicken, the legs in Spicy honey mustard sauce and finally we will stuff chicken breasts with minced rosemary and garlic and pare it with an apple, honey and fig compote.

Dinner Party 101 “The Flavors of Spring”

Saturday, May 28th
11:30-1:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Kelly Sears
If the thought of entertaining shakes your confidence this class will put your worries to rest. You’ll learn everything you need to know to pull off the perfect gathering starting with a delicious salad, easing into the entree and vegetables and finishing with a crowd-pleasing dessert, On the menu:
* Smoked trout & avocado salad
*Spring lamb cutlets with potatoes, peas and tarragon
*Asparagus and ricotta tarts
*Lemon cupcakes with lemon cream cheese frosting.

June

Girl’s Out: Friends for Brunch

Saturday, June 11th
11:30-1:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Kelly Sears
Share the early hour of the weekend catching up over a light and tasty brunch. An early start with friends gives you more time to enjoy the whole day. We’re serving up:
*Fresh fruit with espresso crème
*Poached eggs with creamy Brussels Sprouts
*Bacon, Parsnips and potato cakes
*Grown-up strawberry pop tarts
*Grab your girlfriends and enjoy!

Meatless Monday

Saturday,June 25th
11:30-1:30
Cost: $35
Chef: Kelly Sears
During WWII, the Food Administration called for “Meatless Mondays” to aid the war efforts. Today, it’s increasingly popular to strike meat weekly from the menu but for different reasons. Eliminating meat just one day a week can improve the health of your family, the environment and is easy on the grocery budget. This class will offer meat-free traditions of the world, all of which offer tastes, textures and color so exciting that you never miss the meat.
*Vegetable red Thai curry with jasmine rice
*Fennel, pepper and saffron stew served with garlic toast
*Broccoli and shiitake stir fry with black bean garlic sauce
Join us today to prepare for Monday!

July

Pizzetta Pizza

Thursday, July 7th
11:00-1:00
Cost: $35
Instructor: Susan Hoffman
Join Susan as she teaches you the ins and outs of great pizza making. She will be using a pizza peel and our pizza stone to produce an authentic flavor. But the pizzas she is making are anything but traditional. Being prepared will be:
*Shrimp and basil pesto pizza
*Tomato, basil, mozzarella pizza
*Chicken, roasted red peppers with assorted cheeses
She will also be tossing up a mixed green salad with roasted beets and feta, avocado, toasted pecans tossed with our 18yr old balsamic dressing! Yum, yum….The secret to this great pizza is the dough. Susan will share her secret recipe.
Join us for this great “lunch and learn” class

August

Wusthof Skills Class
Wednesday, August 10th
1:00-3:00
Join Clark from Wusthof for this very informative class. Knife Sharpening will be offered from 4-5pm. More details to follow

LeCreuset
Wednesday, August 17th
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
Join LeCreuset representative Deb Apuli and Chef Kelly Sears as they introduce the featured item along with other items from this amazing line of products

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