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OCTOBER 2008 Class List |
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| ASIAN COMFORT FOODS - DANIEL ROSATI |
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#5592 Wednesday, Oct. 1
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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#6592 Wednesday, Oct. 1
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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| Full Participation $74.00 |
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Comfort comes in many styles, but none as alluring as the flavors of the Far East. It's intriguing and delicious, it's comforting to many, it's let's do it right and have a few friends join in on the fun. Asian comfort makes classics easy. No more take out with Pork Sui Mei Dumplings - Classic Spring Rolls - Hong Kong Style Pan Fried Noodles - Crispy Beef with Orange - and Five Spice Poached Pears.
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| COUPLES IN THE KITCHEN - RICK RODGERS |
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#6594 Friday, Oct. 3
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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| Full Participation $78.00 (per person) |
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There is nothing more satisfying than a great pot pie and when you have extra hands sharing the load, that's living. It's a perfect centerpiece dish for a crowd. Partnered with easy to do salads and unusual ice cream sundaes, it rates an A-Plus for fall party planning. Chill that bottle of wine, it's time to have some fun. Buttermilk Focaccia with Walnuts, Grapes, and Roquefort - Smoked Salmon Salad on Endive - Chicken Pot Pie "au Vin" - Celery Root and Red Pepper Slaw - and Warm Apple Pie Sundaes with Caramel Sauce.
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| ALL ABOUT RICE - CHEF ANDRE de WAAL |
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#6596 Monday, Oct. 6
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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| All Levels Demo. $72.00 |
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In this informative class, Andre will prepare a variety of rice dishes offering the best cooking procedures that compliment the flavor and texture. His unique style of food is always a learning experience and these dishes will open your mind as to why they behave like they do. Sushi: Perfectly cooked and delicately seasoned under ultra fresh raw fish - Risotto: An Italian classic, prepared with wild mushrooms - Fried Rice: with Andre's Asian inspired version with duck and duck egg - Rice Pudding: The ultimate comfort food garnished for a restaurant worthy finale.
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| FROM MARKET TO TABLE - ARLENE WARD |
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#5601 Saturday, Oct. 11
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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| Full Participation $110.00 (full payment required) |
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Join us at our local Farms View Road Stand for a shopping tour selecting the just-picked vegetables for our cooking lesson. Patterned after our classes in Italy and France, the market tour is essential to planning our fall table. Returning to AIC for a full day of cooking and eating, we will be preparing lunch followed by our dinner menu. Invite one guest to join us for dinner at 3:30 to help enjoy today's shopping experience. Lunch: Rustic Cauliflower and Spaetzle Soup - Salad of Roasted Beets, Candied Orange Peel and Hazelnuts on Seasonal Greens - and Buttermilk Biscuits. Dinner: Pinwheel Salmon Chowder - Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Creamed Spinach and Prosciutto - Israeli Couscous with Roasted Fall Vegetables - Tian of Zucchini and Tomato - and Apple Thin Tarts with Strawberry Sauce.
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THE HOMEMADE PASTAS OF
CHEF JOE CERNIGILIA & JESSICA MAROTTA of CAMPANIA |
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#6602 Monday, Oct. 13
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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| All Levels Demo. $72.00 |
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Pasta remains a worldwide favorite, stealing the spotlight in simple tomato recipes and elegant restaurant dishes. A variety of colors, textures and shapes allows for creativity and versatility. Such is the menu prepared by Joe and Jessica for this informative, instructional and totally enjoyable evening. This dynamic duo will show us just how rewarding their homemade pastas can be. Ricotta Gnocchi with Purple Basil and Almond Pesto - Pasta Alla Chitarra with Spicy Pomodoro Enriched with Mascarpone - Roasted Chicken, Pancetta and Fontina Ravioli in Sage Cream - Black Pepper Fettucini in a Sausage Ragu - and Jess's Warm Pear Crustata with Cinnamon Honey-Butter Gelato.
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IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
STEPHEN SCHMIDT |
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#5605 Thursday, Oct. 16
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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#6605 Thursday, Oct. 16
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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| All Levels Demo. $77.00 |
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For chocolate cake lovers, this is the class where you can taste all six cakes with five different icings. Which do you like, cocoa or chocolate, buttermilk or sour cream? Learn which ingredients and techniques give you the results you prefer. All delicious, but chocolate cake lovers know what they want. Six Chocolate Cakes with five Different Frostings - Ice Them Yourself!
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| SHORT ORDER COOK - CHEF JOE SALONIA |
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#5607 Saturday, Oct. 18
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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| All Levels Demo. $70.00 |
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Cook it fast, cook it simple and use just 4 or 5 ingredients. In short order, that's cool! When you're pressed for time and need a break from the kitchen, know that there is always some items that are ready to go in a jiffy. Joe's menu will be the answer to having friends over for a meal that will work best for your active schedules. As a working family man, he knows how to entertain easy. Oysters with Camembert and Calvados Gratin - Rare Seared "Broken" Salmon with Lemon, Herbs and Olive Oil - Roast Lamb with Fennel and Olives - Slow Stewed White Beans - and Roquefort and Apple Tart.
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DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS
QUICK COOKING WITH ARLENE WARD |
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#6608 Monday, Oct. 20
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| All Levels Demo. $55.00 individual class |
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Menus designed for fast and easy preparation are what you need. Simple do-able meals are just a class away. The classes are only two hours and can fit easily into even the busiest schedule.
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Rustic Soup with Tiny Meatballs - Baked Stuffed Shrimp - Whipped Butternut Potatoes - Egg-less Caesar Salad - and Grasshopper Pie in Chocolate Crust.
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| IN LOVE WITH HONEY - SANDY DIAMOND |
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#5610 Wednesday, Oct. 22
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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#6609 Tuesday, Oct. 21
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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| All Levels Demo. $60.00 |
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Honey is the secret ingredient that shines in this class. Sandy must cook without sugar and flour for her family. Let her help you plan your healthy menu with no sugar and no flour. Designed for those who must watch their intake or those who want to have a healthy meal without all the sugar. Honey BBQ Chicken Breasts - Citrus and Honey Vinaigrette over Greens with Toasted Pecans - Mini Spiced Muffins - Honey Roasted Butternut Squash - Tarte Tatin with Honey and Almond Flour - Honey Sweetened Homemade Yogurt - and Ginger and Orange
Sparkling Drink.
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| EXPLORING SUSHI - CHEF JOSH BERNSTEIN |
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#5613 Saturday, Oct. 25
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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| Full Participation $74.00 |
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The preparation of sushi is brilliant and visually stunning. With a Makisu (rolling mat) and Josh, Chef Owner of 9 NORTH, you will learn how to shape, mold and roll your own sushi. By using the freshest ingredients and some relatively easy techniques, you can make your own combinations. Make and take some home to share with friends. Shrimp Negri - Inari Zushi - California Roll - Japanese Pickled Vegetable Roll - Eel and Banana Roll - Dragon Roll - Reverse Shrimp Tempura Roll - and Crab and Shitake Miso Soup.
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KITCHEN DESIGN SEMINAR
NANCY STERN,CCP
ELEMENTS FOR KITCHEN, BATH AND HOME |
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#6613 Saturday, Oct. 25
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Seminar Fee $35.00 |
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If you are doing new construction or renovation, start your project with this seminar. Nancy will discuss kitchen design, budget, cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, etc. Former cooking teacher and caterer, Nancy now devotes her full time to designing kitchens that work. Her work is practical and functional. In a few hours, you will have all the take-home material that will save you hours of footwork.
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| KNIFE SKILLS BY WUSTHOF - ED BARTUSH |
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#6616 Wednesday, Oct. 29
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| Full Participation $45.00 |
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Learn how to fine-tune your cutting skills with an expert from Wusthof Knives. Ed will guide you through dicing, slicing, boning and carving. It is time well spent, for a little practice will make you perfect at kitchen duty. A light supper will be served. Class will include a complimenary Wusthof Knife.
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