EASY EVERYDAY BREAD – Do you love fresh bread from the bakery but are horrified at the price? Are you nervous about baking with yeast? Do you think making bread is too time consuming and complicated to bother with? Are you worried you don’t have the right tools? Do you have a bowl, a spoon and a cookie sheet in your kitchen? If so, then this class is for you! Based on the book “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day,” you will learn how to make fabulous home-baked bread with only 4 ingredients, minimal prep time, no fancy tools and best of all, no kneading! This technique is easy and fast enough to bake fresh bread every day and flexible enough that you can make rolls, pizza crust, etc., all from the same dough. I’ll show you how in class! Please bring a covered container to class to take home dough. Please come hungry! Class meets Mar. 7. Instructor: Birgit McCall.
Wednesday - 6:00 - 8:30 pm.......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2.5 hours).................... $30.00
CROISSANTS – Love those buttery, flaky croissants but hate the price? Even if you’ve never made yeast breads before, you can do it! Plain or filled, breakfast or dinner, they’re sure to make a hit. Please bring a rolling pin, a big mixing bowl and a mixing spoon to class. Class meets Feb. 29. Instructor: David Gordon.
Wednesday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (3 hours)........................ $30.00
NEW! DESSERTS – DELECTABLE AND DECADENT – Come hungry and treat yourself to desserts. Desserts are not meant to be calorie free, but they can be designed as small servings (as these are) to remove the temptation to finish a larger portion the next day. Blueberry Cobbler, Glazed Strawberries, Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding, Lemon Bars and a Single-serving Birthday Cake for those times you celebrate alone are on the menu. You sample each and take home the recipes. (An optional cookbook by the instructor/author will be available for $15.) Class meets Mar. 26. Instructor: Shirley Splittstoesser.
Monday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm....... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)........................ $30.00
NEW! BREAKFAST IN YOUR JAMMIES – Start the day right with breakfast in your cozy jammies. You will learn a variety of recipes and will sample all of them. French Toast Blintz, Bread Pudding with Orange Sauce, Yogurt and Fruit, Microwaved Omelet and Baked Pancake with Homemade Maple Syrup are on the menu. (An optional cookbook by the instructor/author will be available for $15.) Class meets Apr. 16. Instructor: Shirley Splittstoesser.
Monday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm............... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)............................ $30.00
* COOKING WITH CHEF BOB ROWE *
Chef Bob will demonstrate some of his favorite topics
and new recipes and you will sample them.
NEW! BRAISING – By definition braising means cooking by first browning and then cooking covered, slowly. Bob will explore this technique with both meats and vegetables. This class is a cold weather must! Class meets Jan. 24.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm............. Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)...................... $30.00
SOUPS, STEWS AND ONE-POT WONDERS – This is the perfect time of year to try some new recipes of the one-pot wonders from around the world. Let Chef Bob show you how people all over the world warm up when it’s cold outside. Class meets Jan. 31.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm............. Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ........................... $30.00
BIG EASY FAVORITES – New Orleans, here we come, just in time for Mardi Gras! Chef Bob will present some crescent city recipes to make your Fat Tuesday party a little more authentic. Class meets Feb. 7.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ................... $30.00
MYSTERY MEAL – Always a surprise, always a favorite and always enjoyed. Here's your chance to see how an expert entertains! Chef Bob will present another brand new three-course mystery meal just for you. Class meets Mar. 6.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm........ Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ......................... $30.00
ALL THINGS SEAFOOD - Ahoy Matey! Come join Chef Bob for his fresh and new recipes from the high seas. This class is the catch of the day! Bring an appetite! Class meets Mar. 13.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ................. $30.00
SPRING BRUNCH IS IN THE AIR – Not breakfast . . . not lunch . . . but always a great way to entertain. Chef Bob will show you how to prepare some springtime favorites. Class meets Mar. 27.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ................. $30.00
NEW! SALADS – Not just a starter or side dish anymore. Chef Bob will show you how these salads will command center of the plate attention! Always fresh! Class meets Apr. 10.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) .................. $30.00
COCKTAIL PARTY – A Spring Semester favorite. Chef Bob will prepare appetizers and yummy nibbles, explained and made easy for your entertaining pleasure. Class meets Apr. 24.(full!) Section #2 opened for April 17th.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ..................... $30.00
* COOKING WITH TIEN *
Join Tien Douglas as she takes you on a culinary tour of Asia. She will show you how to prepare great dinners from across the Continent. Come and participate in the hands-on creation of some of Asia’s most famous and traditional dishes.
NEW! VIETNAMESE DINNER – Nothing is as comforting in cold weather as Bun Bo Hue, an amazing noodle soup with pork and beef. To compliment this, a Vietnamese twist on egg rolls will be introduced that features taro potato in place of cabbage. A sweet rice dessert will be presented and enjoyed along with Vietnamese coffee, which uses a dark chicory flavored French Roast mixed with condensed milk. Class meets Mar. 12.
Monday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)................ $30.00
NEW! THAI DINNER – We’ll begin by showing everyone’s Thai favorite, Pad Thai; noodles stir fried with bean sprouts and a choice of meats. A light and refreshing seafood, Tom Yum soup, will be prepared to compliment the noodles. In addition, a Thai beef salad will be featured. Class meets Apr. 2.
Monday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)........... $30.00
NEW! CHINESE VEGETARIAN DINNER – In this class, we stick to vegetables and celebrate the great dishes of China. These will include fried Tofu, a savory stir-fried baby bok choy in garlic sauce and a surprising and delicious mock duck dish. Sweet pastries will be the dessert. Class meets Apr. 9.
Monday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)................ $30.00
NEW! KOREAN DINNER – We will prepare some Korean classics including Korean marinated thinly sliced beef known as bulgogi. In addition, we will enjoy the incomparable Korean comfort dish, bibimbap, which includes a bowl of rice with egg, beef, along with refreshing vegetables. To compliment this and be authentically Korean, side dishes will include various radishes, as well as the classic Kimchi. Class meets Apr. 23.
Monday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)............... $30.00
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FOOD ON A STICK MEAL – How many ways can you enjoy food on a stick? The answer is uncountably many. We’ll explore a few of them with a Thai and Vietnamese bent. This includes the popular Thai chicken satay, a Vietnamese shrimp paste on sugar cane stick delicacy, as well as some surprise sticked foods to be revealed later. Class meets Apr. 30.
Monday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm......... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours).................. $30.00
“Cucina Amore” (Kitchen of Love)
*COOKING WITH CHEF CARLO ANZELMO*
“Every Night Italian”
Expand your Italian culinary horizons. Chef Carlo’s cuisine classes allows you to immerse yourself in the Italian culture while learning the essentials of traditional Italian cooking. Learn knife skills, chef’s secrets, hands on cooking, tasty dishes, and good eats. All new recipes will be provided. Each class includes an appetizer, two main dishes, salad, and a tasty dessert. Join us in an informal and friendly environment as we explore the many flavors of Italy.
Sign up for all three classes and receive Carlo’s booklet of handy tips, recipes, and cooking techniques. If you sign up for less than 3 classes you may purchase booklet for $3.
NEW! ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD - Appetizer: Bruschetta with Spinach Pesto, Entrée (1): Farfalle with Gorgonzola Sauce, Entrée (2): Penne with Vodka Sauce, Salad: Mixed Green Salad, Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake. Class meets Apr. 19.
Thursday - 6:30 - 9:00 pm....... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2.5 hours) .................. $30.00
NEW! PASTA PRIMER - Appetizer: Crostini with Ricotta and Goat Cheese, Entrée (1): Gemelli with Spicy Sausage and Spinach, Entrée (2): Whole Wheat Penne with Mushroom Ragu, Salad: Romaine Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette, Dessert: Hazelnut Chocolate Cake. Class meets Apr. 26.
Thursday - 6:30 - 9:00 pm........ Room 2138 UHS
One session (2.5 hours) ............ $30.00
PESTO CLASSICS - Appetizer: Mushroom Pesto Crostini, Entrée (1): Penne with Sun Dried Pesto, (2): Baked Rigatoni with Bechamel Sauce, Salad: Spinach Almond Salad, Dessert: Chocolate Almond Truffle Cake. Class meets May 3.
Thursday - 6:30 - 9:00 pm........ Room 2138 UHS
One session (2.5 hours) ........... $30.00
*CONFECTIONARY ARTS DECORATING WITH BUFFY*
Let Buffy Vance (Sugar Artist and owner of
Madeline’s Confectionary Arts Studio and Gallery)
show you “insider secrets” that will have you decorating your baked goods like a pro!
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER CUPCAKES - Do your cakes taste out of this world but look ...well...homemade? Let Buffy show you how to make them look like designer creations! In this hands-on class, Buffy will cover basics of cake decorating using; buttercream, rolled fondant, sculpting and so many more “insider” sugar arts secrets. There will also be hand-outs, recipes, samples for you to enjoy and take-home projects. Please specify section when enrolling. Please note: Sect. 1 will be Valentine themed and Sect. 2 will be Easter/Spring themed.
Sect. 1-Thur., Feb. 9, 6:30 - 8:00 pm......... Madeline’s Confectionary
Sect. 2-Thur., Apr. 5, 6:30 - 8:00 pm........ Madeline’s Confectionary
One session (1.5 hours) ........... $30.00
*FRESH HERBS WITH ALISA CHAPMAN*
NEW! LEARNING TO LOVE WORKING & COOKING WITH FRESH HERBS - We’ll meet at The Herbery of The White Dove Garden in the aromatic and beautiful dining room. Alisa will teach you the basics of working with each herb creating excellent recipes. You can learn to truly appreciate the taste of each herb, falling in love with them! There are only 6 seats available for each section of the workshops offered throughout the Spring semester, so register early. Everyone will get a potted herb of their choice to take home! Each workshop meets only once but is offered 3 times for your convenience. Sections 1, 2 & 3 will feature Basil, Oregano & Chives. Sections 4, 5 & 6 will feature The Fines Herbes which include True French Tarragon, Chervil, Chives & Parsley.
Sect. 1-Sat., Feb. 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.... The Herbery
Sect. 2-Sat., Feb. 25, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.... The Herbery
Sect. 3-Sat., Apr. 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.... The Herbery
Sect. 4-Sat., Feb. 11, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.... The Herbery
Sect. 5-Sat., Mar. 10, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.... The Herbery
Sect. 6-Sat., Apr. 21, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) .... $30.00