December Class Schedule
COUPLES: PARISIAN BISTRO WINE DINNER
Friday, December 2 7 PM $170/couple
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Easy Cognac Pate with Baguette Croutons, Petite Ground Sirloins in Unctuous Velvet Port Sauce, Glazed Baby Carrots Vichy and Famous Peach Melba: Poached Peaches over French Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce and Toasted Almonds. Oh la la! Participation.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WORKSHOP
Sunday, December 4 11 AM $75
Warm the hearts of your family and friends with our unique collection of holiday cookies. Learn tips and techniques for successful cookies every time. Bring container to take extra cookies home. Hurry! Class fills fast! Participation.
COUPLES: FESTIVE HOLIDAY DINNER PARTY
Friday, December 9 7 PM $170/couple
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Velvet Sweet Red Pepper Soup with Sambuca Cream, Pan Seared Rib Eye Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce, Surprise Potatoes, Stunning Three-Tier Salad with Dill, and Sinful Swiss Chocolate Truffles with Raspberry Cabernet Sauce, White Hearts, Berries and Mint. A delectable entertaining menu for the upcoming holidays. Participation.
EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES DINNER
Friday, December 16 7 PM $75
By popular demand! Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and presentation: Fragrant Whole Roasted Chicken with Chardonnay Sauce, Colorful Garden Salad with Herb Dressing, Velvet Mashed Garlic Potatoes and Apple Walnut Crisp a la Mode. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation.
WARMING WINTER SOUPS
Sunday, December 18 11 AM $75
Soup for supper is a light, healthy alternative for chilly winters. Warm up the crowd with these delicious do-aheads: French Country Carrot, Maryland Crab with Sweet Red Pepper and Sherry, Velvety Leek and Potato and Chunky Italian Minestrone with Pasta. Miniature Corn Muffins, attractive garnishes, creative variations and an all-purpose chicken stock included. Participation.
January Class Schedule
COUPLES: FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER
Friday, January 6 7 PM $170/couple
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Everyone loves Italian, especially when it’s quick and easy. Dine in Italy with these sumptuous dishes. Serve one or two for a week night dinner or all six for a memorable dinner party: Glazed Jumbo Shrimp with Orange Rosemary Sauce, Linguini in Pistachio Mascarpone Sauce, Luscious Velvet Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers, Vegetable Sauté of Rapini and Garlic, and Decadent Ice Cream Tartuffo with Warm Chocolate Sauce. Participation.
PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!
Sunday, January 8 11 AM $75
Everybody raves about our homemade pizzas. Savor our Homemade Tomato Sauce Pizza, thick or thin crusted with luscious toppings. Discover the easy pan method or simulate an Italian brick oven. Make your own yeasty dough in class to take home for two pizzas. Pizzas include: Caramelized Onion, Sausage and Rosemary; Neapolitan from Naples; and much more. Includes time saving hints and fun pizza party ideas. Perfect for the whole family, including vegetarians. Please bring a medium bowl, wooden spoon and an Italian accent. Participation.
COUPLES: BEER LOVERS DREAM DINNER
Friday, January 13 7 PM $170/couple
Back by popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Great beers have all the complexity and excitement of fine wines. We’ll taste and cook with a variety of American microbrews and classic European styles creating a multi-course dinner: Awesome Crispy Beer Batter Shrimp and Colorful Veggies, Dortmunder Pulled Beef with Barbeque Sauce, Confetti Coleslaw and To Die For Chocolate Silk Stout Pie with Chantilly Swirls and Stout Cordial. A fun filled evening. Class always fills fast. Early registration advised. Popular for our Gift Certificates! Participation.
SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD
Friday, January 20 7 PM $85
Students rave about this class. Beautiful seafood is a favorite of top restaurant chefs and home cooks alike. It's versatile, quick to prepare and healthy. You will learn everything you need to know about how to judge the freshness of fish and seafood and how to tell when it’s perfectly cooked. We'll feature four quick cooking techniques and delectable sauces: Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Orange Sauce, Glazed Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Banana Salsa, Scaloppini of Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Thai Green Seafood Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice. A personal list of local quality seafood markets and menu suggestions are included. Participation.
COUPLES: FESTIVE THAI DINNER PARTY
Sunday, January 22 11 AM $170/Couple
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great afternoon of cooking and fun together. Thai cuisine is one of the world's most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this exotic yet easy menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Hot and Spicy Thai Curry, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.
MARGARITAVILLE PARTYTIME DINNER
Friday, January 27 7 PM $85
Back by popular demand! Celebrate the spirit of Jimmy Buffet’s fun loving Margaritaville with lip smacking Florida specialties and lively music: Fun Pink Margaritas, Warm Garlic Bubble Bread, Real Coconut Shrimp Dipped in Apricot Horseradish Sauce, Succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Caramelized Roasted Sweet Potato, refreshing Toasted Coconut Snowball Key Lime Ice Cream with easy homemade lime ice cream and more. Optional: Dress like a beach bum in flip-flops, or be a flowered shirt/dress tourist. Participation.
AMAZING CUPCAKES MADE EASY
Tuesday, January 31 7 PM $75
Dazzle your friends with this delectable collection of festive cup cakes. Learn professional techniques for perfect cakes and frostings and fun decorations. Great baking class for novice and expert alike. Perfect for birthday celebrations, Valentines Day and gift giving. Hurry! Class fills fast! Participation
February Class Schedule
COUPLES: FESTIVE THAI DINNER PARTY
Sunday, February 5 11 AM $170/Couple. Class just added!
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great afternoon of cooking and fun together. Thai cuisine is one of the world's most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this exotic yet easy menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Hot and Spicy Thai Curry, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.
VALENTINE's DAY DINNER PARTY
Treat your valentine to a romantic and memorable candlelight dinner cooking class. The dinner party includes a greeting with wine and light hors d'oeuvres, a full participation style class, a candlelight sit down dinner, and a souvenir recipe booklet. Mystery Menu. Hurry! Classes fill fast! Makes a perfect gift certificate. Participation.
Choose your date:
Friday, February 10 7 PM $180 couple
Not available!
Saturday, February 11 7 PM $180/couple
Sunday, February 12 6 PM (Note time) $180/couple
Monday, February 13 7 PM $180/couple
Not available!
Tuesday, February 14 7 PM $180/couple
Not available!
March Class Schedule
COUPLES: FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER
Friday, March 9 7 PM $170/couple. Class just added!
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Everyone loves Italian, especially when it’s quick and easy. Dine in Italy with these sumptuous dishes. Serve one or two for a week night dinner or all six for a memorable dinner party: Glazed Jumbo Shrimp with Orange Rosemary Sauce, Linguini in Pistachio Mascarpone Sauce, Luscious Velvet Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers, Vegetable Sauté of Rapini and Garlic, and Decadent Ice Cream Tartuffo with Warm Chocolate Sauce. Participation.
