Calendar of Events

December

Taste of Asia

Explore the fresh and colorful cuisines of Asia. Starting with Spiced Tofu, Shrimp Toast then Chicken in Panang Curry sauce

Private Party

Foods from India

Enjoy an evening creating dishes and condiment such as Naan, Potato Cakes w/ Curry Lime Yogurt and Tandoori Chicken

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Spend a couple of hours learning the benefits of using fresh Herbs over dry and there applications on sides and protiens like pork and chicken.

Gingerbread House Decorating for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

Snacks will be served

Pasta Making for Adults 6:30 p.m.

Learn the technique for making fresh pasta with sauces like Pesto Cream and Puttanesca then try your hand at Herbed Chicken Raviol

Cooking in the Bayou

Lets just start with the Beignets and after we clean up the powdered sugar we will assist you in Jambalaya and Classic Creole.

Private Party

Gingerbread House Decorating for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

Snacks will be served

Foods of France Adult class 6:30 p.m.

Pull out the linen napkins so we can enjoy Escargot, Fresh Vegetable Bake, Herbed Goat Cheese Souffle and Seafood wrapped in Puff Pastry.

Working with Chocolate

Time to stock up the family is on thier way so Truffles and Chocolate Volcanos might work also learn to prepare Mousse and Fondue.

(I have 2 Chocolate Fountains available to rent also!!!)

Holiday Pie Making

THIS ONE IS NEW... Learn the technique for that flaky crust and prepare the filling of your choice, bake it and take it for your group to enjoy. When you call for your reservation make sure you tell them what kind of pie you want to create!!

Soups from Scratch

Spanning the globe for regional favorites we will construct Vietnamese Chicken Noodle, Wisconson Bacon Cheddar, Italian Wedding and New England Clam Chowder.

Spanish Cuisine

We will start with a couple of tapas maybe oh! Goat Cheese Empanadas with Crab and Sun-dried Tomato Phyllo Cups then get busy with Stuffed Chicken with Homemade Chorizo and a splash of Seafood Paella

January

Working w/Poultry

Working w chicken & turkey to create meals throughout the year. 

Singles and Couples

Kids Class Pizza Pizza-for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

Pizza from scratch is made, starting w/the sauce then the dough and topping.

Pizza and More 6:30-8:30pm

All about Apples

Coffee cake, Apple Strudel, Apple Muffins, Apple Crumb Pie

Winter Harvest

Wilted Greens w Plum Vinaigrette, Corn Chowder

Maple Pork Loin, Fruit Cobbler

After School Treats-for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

Easy to make snacks that kid's can do without making a mess in your kitchen.

Chinese Cuisine 6:30-8:30

Intro to Chinese Cooking-Creativeness,

heating methods, using chopsticks,

sauces and recipes.

Soups & Stews

Soups for all seasons, broth based and cream soup to make

French Onion, Pasta Fagoli and Chicken Enchilada

Working w/ Fish

Learn how to select the proper fillet's and how to grill, bake, and

saute without over-cooking

Northwest Indiana

Humane Society Fundraiser

6:00pm

Low Crab Cooking

Working with herbs and spices, fresh and dried fruits, as well as ways to bake and steam with flavor

Taste of Asia

Technique and tips will be discussed and then we will use different cooking methods to create foods from Hong Kong and Thailand

Kids Class Hot Foods-for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

Mac & Cheese, beans & wieners, taco bake, and too many

cheese mostacolli.

Cooking the Bayou-6:30-8:30pm

Jambalaya, Creole, Estoffer also working w/the sauces that are not unpalatable

Stocks & Sauces

The 5 Mother sauces, all the variations that can be created from them.

Also, we will make 3 different verisons of basic stock.

Soups & Stews

Soups for all seasons, the technique's for great broth and cream soups.Stews with poultry and a great vegetarian with unbelievable

flavor.

Gone to the Dog's-for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

We will learn the nutritious way to make treats and meals that they will love to eat and be healthier. Fun People food too.

Taste of France-Adult

The art of sauces, we will make some of them and apply them to different proteins and greens

Taste of Italy

An exploration of a few of the different region within the country,

sauces, pestos, proteins, and desserts.

Sweet & Savory Fondue

Fondue using beef, poultry, cheese and chocolate.

Also, the dips and sides that make it a full meal.

Hot Foods- for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

All the things they love without using the box or can: Mac & Cheese,

Beans & Wienies, Pizza Casserole, Taco bake and too many to list.

Working w/Fish-Adult

Learning to fillet prperly , and how to grill, bake, and saute without

over cooking

Crock Pot Cooking

Proper methods using beef, pork, chicken, and just plain veggies

to get a rich moist meal every time.

Tour of Germany

How to make a great Sauerbraten and Rouladen and the proper

accompaniments for them.  Making spatzle that taste great.

Breakfast-for the Kid's 11:00 a.m.

Making pancakes from scratch, french toast, waffles, burritos, and sandwiches, for the morning.

Healthy Dining-Adult

Balsamic Chicken, Herb Vinaigrette Salmon Mock Mashed Potatoes Cherry Almond Cluster.

Gone to the Dog's

We enjoy great food why not our 4-legged companions too.

We will learn the nutritious way to make treats and meals that they

will love to eat and be healthier.  Fun people food.

All About Pasta's

How to enjoy pasta cooked perfectly, and the differences between dried and fresh.  Making Gnocchi and sauces to compliment them for the whole family.