SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY II

Friday, March 2 7 PM $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and small plates popularized locally by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Savor an array of fun prepare-ahead dishes from the famous Tapas bars of Spain: Chicken in Garlic Saffron Sauce, Chorizo with Roasted Red Peppers, Shrimp in Red Sauce, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Tortilla, Jumbo Shrimp Glazed with Garlic Aioli and more. Taste a variety of fine Sherries and Frosted Beers, the perfect Tapas complements. No prerequisite. Participation.

COUPLES: THAI DINNER RESTAURANT FAVORITES MADE EASY

Friday, March 9 7 PM $150/couple

Bring alone your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Students rave about our Thailand dinners. Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with our exotic quick and easy feast: Grilled or Broiled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad, Velvet Coconut Curry with Chicken and Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Jasmine Scented Rice from Thailand, Ginger Ice Cream with Coconut Cookies and Frosty Beer and Wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Perfect for everyday and dinner parties. Participation.

FABULOUS FAST & FRESH FISH ENTREES & SAUCES

Friday, March 16 7 PM $85

Fish is more popular than ever with its exquisite taste, quick prep and health benefits. Enjoying fish twice a week is a healthy choice. You will learn everything you need to know about how to judge the freshness of fish and how to tell when fish is perfectly cooked. Students learn four easy fish cooking techniques and delectable interchangeable sauces: Salmon Baked in Parchment with Ginger Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce, Mediterranean Seafood Ragout with Potatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs, Elegant Poached Salmon with French Tarragon Sauce Vincent, and more. Discover the best seafood markets and creative menu suggestions. All dishes toasted with wines. Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES FRENCH DINNER

Saturday, March 24 6 PM $85

Have fun preparing a full-course French dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knifes and equipment and pretty presentations: Velvet Apple Zucchini Soup with Cream Rosettes, Velvet Chicken Supremes in Three Mustards Sauce Flambé in Cognac, Orzo, Crispy Snow Peas with Butter Glaze, and Stunning Fanned Red Wine Poached Pears and lovely wines. Perfect for novice or intermediate cooks. Participation.

MARVELOUS MEDITERRANEAN DINNER

Friday, March 30 7 PM $75

The healthy, yummy Mediterranean diet gets rave reviews from top health-conscious professionals. Learn how easy and fun it is to follow and feel healthier and happier for it: Chunky Mediterranean Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil, Arugula Salad with Parmigiano Curls and Toasted Pine Nuts, Grilled or Pan Seared Fish with Sesame Rub, Colorful Wild Rice Salad with Red Grapes and Toasted Pine Nuts and Decadent Triple Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae with Strawberry Sauce, Cabernet Berry Syrup, Strawberries, Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Mint from our herb garden. All toasted with lovely wines. Participation.

April

SUPER KNIFE TECHNIQUES

Friday, April 6 7 PM $75

By popular demand! Knife skills are the cook’s single most important technique. Learning how to select, sharpen and use knives can speed up your food preparation and give you that “master chef” feeling! Discover professional chef techniques we learned cooking in two Georgetown restaurants. We’ll practice proper techniques to slice, dice, mince, roll cut and julienne colorful vegetables and fruits. Learn many pretty garnishes including Tomato Roses. We’ll prepare and serve many fun dishes. Please bring knives and a large cutting board if available. Great for all levels! Vegetarians welcome! Participation.

ELEGANT & EASY FRENCH SEASIDE WINE DINNER

Saturday, April 21 6 PM $85

By popular demand! Delight in these sun-drenched flavors from the French Mediterranean. Light and luscious describes this high flavor menu featuring: Velvet Sunset Soup Provencal with Fun Painted Designs, Grilled or Broiled Seafood Brochettes on a Bed of Confetti Yellow Rice Pilaf, To-Die-For Triple Strawberry Ice Cream Parfait with Strawberry Sauce, Berries and Blue Balsam Peppermint. All toasted with lovely wines. Participation.

COUPLES:LUSCIOUS AND LIGHT THAILAND DINNER

Friday, April 27 7 PM $170/couple

Bring alone your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Students rave about our exotic but easy Thai dinners. Thrill your family and friends with this casual, all prepare-ahead fun feast: Colorful Rice Paper Garden Rolls with Shrimp and Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce, Famous Weeping Tiger Grilled Beef with Chili Dipping Sauce, Authentic Stir Fried Thai Rice, Surprise Three Spice Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae with Chocolate Cookies. Served with Frosty Beers and Wines. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hint, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

May

MEXICAN FIESTA DINNER FOR CINCO DE MAYO

Friday, May 4 7 PM $85

Bring in the mariachi band and celebrate with our festive feed-a-crowd feast. A perfect menu for everyday and party time diners: Frosted Pink Margaritas, Best-Ever Guacamole with Blue Corn Tostados, Sizzling Fajitas, Caramelized Rainbow Peppers and Portabellas, Fire Grilled Tortillas and To-Die-For Mexican Kahlua Chocolate Cake. Olay! Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHIQUES SPRING/SUMMER DINNER

Saturday, May 12 6 PM $85

Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knifes and equipment and pretty presentations: Amazing Crusted Pan Seared Salmon with Mango Salsa, Tri-Colored Confetti Rice Pilaf, Springtime Surprise Salad with Fresh Herbs and Pretty Edible Flowers from our Garden and Decadent Chocolate Ice Box Cake with Warm Belgium Chocolate Sauce and Spearmint Sprigs. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Toasted with wines. Particpation.

COUPLES: PARISIAN BISTRO WINE DINNER

Friday, May 18 7 PM $170/couple

Bring alone your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Enjoy Springtime in Paris with our French bistro dinner: Easy and Elegant Cognac Pate with Baguette Toasts, Savory Ground Sirloins in Unctuous Velvet Port Sauce, Glazed Baby Carrots Vichy and Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse with Crème Chantilly Swirls and Crispy Chocolate Cookies. All toasted with lovely wines. Participation.

SURF AND TURF IN ITALY WINE DINNER

Friday, May 25 7 PM $85

By popular demand! Our Surf and Turf dinners always fill fast! Garlic Crusted Shrimp Brochettes, Grilled or Broiled Rib Eye Steak Florentine with Rosemary, Caramelized Roasted Multicolored Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze, Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmigiano Curls, and Zeppole (Miniature Ricotta Melt-in-Your-Mouth Doughnuts). All toasted with Italian wines. Participation.

FESTIVE THAI DINNER MADE EASY
Friday, September 22     7 PM     $75

Thai cuisine is one of the worlds most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this exotic menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Velvet Thai Curry with Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer and wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

AMAZING SURF & TURF DINNER & AUTUMN HERB GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, September 30     6 PM     $85

By popular demand! Enjoy a great evening of cooking and fun together: Seared Rib Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Tarragon Garlic Butter, Grilled or Broiled Sesame Rosemary Shrimp Brochettes, Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Pick Your Own Garden Chives, and Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce, Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Mint Sprigs. Wow! Tour our culinary herb and edible flowers garden. Pick your own bouquets of herbs to take home for your home cooking.  Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY I
Friday, October 6     7 PM     $85  

Students say this is one of their favorite classes!  Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres popularized by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants.  Learn an array of prepare-ahead dishes from the famous tapas bars of Spain:  Savor Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo in Cognac, Miniature Empanadas, Spicy Spanish Olives, Tiny Meatballs in Saffron Sauce and more.  Taste a variety of fine Sherries and beers, the perfect tapas compliment. Great for buffets, cocktail parties and casual dinners. Participation.

FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER
Friday, October 13     7 PM     $85

Our most popular Italian menu class! 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 five for a memorable dinner party: Glazed Jumbo Shrimp with Orange Rosemary Sauce, Linguini in Pistachio Mascarpone Sauce, Luscious Velvet Lemon Chicken Scaloppini Piccata, Sauté of Rapini and Garlic, and Decadent Ice Cream Tartuffo with Warm Belgium Chocolate Sauce. All toasted with Italian wines. Participation.

SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD AND SAUCES
Saturday, October 21     6 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 Shrimps, Scallops and Mussels garnished with Thai Basil and Jasmine Rice. A personal list of local quality seafood markets and menu suggestions are included. Participation.

EVERYDAY FRENCH COOKING TECHNIQUES DINNER
Friday October 27     7 PM     $85

Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and presentation: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gruyere Cheese Soufflé, Scaloppini of Salmon with Hazelnuts and Buerre Blanc Sauce, Lemon Zest Rice Pilaf, and Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Espresso Beans. All toasted with wine. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation. 

HOLIDAY PARTY HORS D’OEUVRES
Friday, November 3     7 PM     $75

Entertain this holiday season with our super collection of prepare-ahead hot and cold treats: Award-Winning Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake, Skewered Caribbean Meatballs with Sweet Sour Apricot Dip, Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple in Peanut Sauce, Crispy Cinnamon Pecans, Sesame Crisps with Arugula Cannoli Dip, Warm Artichoke Parmigiano Gratin with Blue Tortilla Chips and more. Your friends will think your party was catered! Learn pretty platter presentations, garnishing tips, easy shopping hints and much more. Perfect to bring to potlucks too. Participation.

THAI DINNER RESTAURANT FAVORITES MADE EASY
Friday, November 10     7 PM     $85

Students rave about our Thailand dinners. Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with our exotic quick and easy feast:  Grilled or Broiled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad, Velvet Coconut Curry with Chicken and Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Jasmine Scented Rice from Thailand, Ginger Ice Cream with Coconut Cookies and Frosty Beer and Wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Perfect for everyday and dinner parties. Participation.

COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ROME TONIGHT
Saturday, November 18     6 PM     $170/couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Our Roman holiday became an amazing adventure in enchanting new foods and sights: open air markets, speedy Vespas, unctuous rose flavored gelato at Piazza Navonna and earthy pastas at friendly trattorias. Savor these authentic and easy to master Roman specialties tonight for a memorable cucina romana dinner: Heavenly Garlic Soup with Parmigiano Croutons, Pasta Aglio e Olio with Semolina Pasta, Saltimbocca alla Romano (Pan Seared Chicken Scallopini with Prosciutto and Sage), Seasonal Vegetables Sauté, Amazing Amaretto Gelato and Flaming Amaretto. All toasted with Vino Italiano. Participation.

WARMING WINTER SOUPS
Friday, December 1     7 PM     $75

Soup for supper is a light, healthy alternative for chilly winters. Warm up the crowd with these delicious do-aheads: Amazing French Country Carrot, Elegant Maryland Crab with Sweet Red Pepper and Sherry, Velvety Leek and Potato with Fun “Painted” Designs and Hearty Chunky Italian Minestrone with Pasta( a meal- in-one), Miniature Corn Muffins, attractive garnishes, creative variations and an all-purpose chicken stock included.  Participation.

WINE AND DINE IN TUSCANY TONIGHT
Friday, December 8     7 PM     $85 

We roamed the Tuscan hills dotted with silver olive trees; we savored the local wine at our favorite trattoria and easily fell in love with the friendly Italians and their food. Learn how easy it is to prepare these Italian specialties for everyday or entertaining: Roasted Portabella Mushrooms with Mixed Greens, Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup, Tagliatelle (Pasta) with Basil, Garlic Slivers and Gorgonzola Sauce, and The World’s Best Tiramisu dessert.  Vegetarians welcome. All toasted with Italian wines! Participation.

COUPLES: FESTIVE HOLIDAY WINE DINNER PARTY

Saturday, December 16     6 PM     $170 Couple 

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Heavenly Crab Soup with Sherry, Elegant Chicken Supremes with Velvet Porcini Sauce, Colorful Winter Greens Salad with Oranges and Orange Vinaigrette and for the finale – Fun Coffee Ice Cream Sundaes with Warm Kahlua Chocolate Sauce, Crème Chantilly Swirls, and Espresso Beans. All toasted with wines. Participation.

 SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY II
Saturday, January 6     6 PM     $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and small plates popularized locally by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Savor an array of fun prepare-ahead dishes from the famous Tapas bars of Spain: Chicken in Garlic Saffron Sauce, Chorizo with Roasted Red Peppers, Shrimp in Red Sauce, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Tortilla, Jumbo Shrimp Glazed with Garlic Aioli and more. Taste a variety of fine Sherries and frosted Beers, the perfect Tapas complements. Great for buffets, cocktail parties and casual dinners. No prerequisite. Participation.

PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!
Friday, January 12     7 PM     $75

Everybody raves about our homemade pizzas. Savor our Homemade Tomato Marinara Sauce and amazing pizzas: 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 with Basil from Naples; and much more all topped your way. Includes time saving hints and fun pizza party ideas. Perfect for the whole family, including vegetarians. Please bring a medium bowl, a wooden spoon and a cute Italian accent! Participation.

FRENCH BISTRO WINE DINNER
Friday, January 19     7 PM     $85

Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and professional presentations. Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gruyere Cheese Soufflé, Scaloppini of Salmon with Hazelnuts and Buerre Blanc Sauce, Lemon Zest Rice Pilaf, and Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Espresso Beans. All toasted with wines. Perfect for novices and intermediate cooks. Participation.

COUPLES: BEER LOVERS DREAM DINNER
Saturday, January 27     6PM     $170 Couple

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 Best-Ever Barbeque Sauce, Rainbow Confetti Coleslaw and To Die For Chocolate Silk Stout Pie with Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Espresso Beans. A fun filled evening. Class always fills fast. Early registration advised. Especially popular with our young professionals and men. Participation. 

MARGARITAVILLE PARTYTIME DINNER
Saturday, February 3     6 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. This is a popular class for private parties for birthdays, team building and other occasions! Makes a great Holiday Gift Certificate! Participation.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER PARTY
Saturday, February 10, 6 PM (Note time) $180/couple or
Wednesday, February 14, 7 PM (Note time) $180/couple

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 multi course dinner with wines, and a souvenir recipe booklet. Mystery Menu. Hurry!  Classes fill fast! Makes a perfect Holiday Gift Certificate. Participation.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER
Friday, February 23     7 PM     $75

Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dog 2018, with our fun filled class of authentic Chinese foods, music, decorations and more. Imagine dancing dragons and firecrackers to guarantee you good luck. Discover simple Chinese cutting, cooking techniques, and sauces while preparing an authentic Chinese feast:  Swechuan Dumplings with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce, Popular Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts, Speedy Rainbow Vegetables Stir Fry, Fragrant Perfect Jasmine Rice and Lucky Orange Grand Marnier Ice Cream with assorted Chinese Cookies. Participation.

March

WINE AND DINE IN ITALY

Friday, March 31 7 PM $85

Thrill your family and friends with a fabuloso Italian wine dinner menu of authentic quick and easy Italian specialties: Elegant Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Pepper Cream, Pasta Puttanesca with Olives, Garlic, Tomatoes and Capers, Chicken Scaloppini Marsala with a Mushroom Medley. Toasted Almond Cake, Italian wines and Flaming Amaretto. Participation.
April

THAI DINNER RESTAURANT FAVORITES MADE EASY

Friday, April 7 6 PM $85

Students rave about our Thailand dinners. Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with our exotic quick and easy feast: Grilled or Broiled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad, Velvet Coconut Curry with Chicken and Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Jasmine Scented Rice from Thailand, Ginger Ice Cream with Coconut Cookies and Frosty Beer and Wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Perfect for everyday and dinner parties. Participation.

MARVELOUS MEDITERRANEAN DINNER

Friday, April 14 7 PM $75

The healthy, yummy Mediterranean diet gets rave reviews from top health-conscious professionals. Learn how easy and fun it is to follow and feel healthier and happier for it: Chunky Mediterranean Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil, Arugula Salad with Parmigiano Curls and Toasted Pine Nuts, Grilled or Pan Seared Salmon with Sesame Rub, Colorful Wild Rice Salad with Red Grapes and Decadent Triple Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae with Strawberry Sauce, Cabernet Berry Syrup, Strawberries, Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Mint from our herb garden. All toasted with lovely wines. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY II

Friday, April 21 7 PM $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and small plates popularized locally by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Savor an array of fun prepare-ahead dishes from the famous Tapas bars of Spain: Chicken in Garlic Saffron Sauce, Chorizo with Roasted Red Peppers, Shrimp in Red Sauce, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Tortilla, Jumbo Shrimp Glazed with Garlic Aioli and more. Taste a variety of fine Sherries and frosted Beers, the perfect Tapas complements. No prerequisite. Participation.

SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD AND SAUCES

Friday, April 28 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 Shrimps, Scallops and Mussels garnished with Thai Basil and Jasmine Rice. A personal list of local quality seafood markets and menu suggestions are included. Participation

May

COUPLES: SURF AND TURF IN ITALY DINNER

Saturday, May 6 6 PM $170/couple

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent. Celebrate Spring in Italy with these quick and easy Italian specialties: Garlic Crusted Shrimp Brochettes, Grilled or Broiled Rib Eye Steak Florentine with Rosemary, Caramelized Roasted Multicolored Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze, Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmigiano Curls, Vanilla Ice Cream with Warm Espresso Chocolate Sauce. All toasted with Italian wines. Participation.

ELEGANT & EASY FRENCH SEASIDE WINE DINNER

Saturday, May 13 6 PM $85

Remember Mother’s Day May 14. By popular demand!Delight in these sun-drenched flavors from the French Mediterranean. Light and luscious describes this high flavor menu featuring: Sunset Soup Provencal with Fun Painted Designs, Grilled or Broiled Seafood Brochette on a Bed of Confetti Yellow Rice Pilaf, To-Die-For Triple Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae with Berries, Strawberry Sauce and Raspberry Cabernet Glaze. All toasted with wines. Participation.

FESTIVE SPRINGTIME THAI DINNER

Friday, May 19 7 PM $85

By popular demand! A great evening of cooking and fun together.Students rave about our exotic but easy Thai dinners. Thrill your family and friends with this casual, all easily prepare-ahead fun feast: Colorful Rice Paper Garden Rolls with Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce, Famous Weeping Tiger Grilled Beef with Chili Dipping Sauce, Authentic Stir Fried Thai Rice, Decadent Ginger Ice Cream, and Frosty Beer and Wine.Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

June

COUPLES: SUMMERTIME ASIAN BARBEQUE BUFFET

Saturday, JUNE 3 6 PM $170/couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Students say this is one of their favorite classes. This sumptuous Asian buffet, popular with men and women, is easily prepared ahead for your entertaining ease. Savor: Skewered Sesame Beef with Scallion Flowers, Mouth Exploding Chinese Tea Smoked Chicken, Popular Skewered Thailand Chicken Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Assorted Oriental Salads, Crispy Surprise Chips and Homemade Luscious Lime Ice Cream. A fun evening and especially popular with men. Note: all grilled dishes can also be prepared without an outdoor grill. Participation.
SENSATIONAL SALADS BUFFET

Friday, June 9 7 PM $75

Delight your family and friends with this delicious unique collection of main course and side dish salads. Enter into the secret restaurant world when Chef Judy prepared some of these salads at the famous American Café in Georgetown with rave reviews by Gourmet Magazine. Use grains, seafood, pasta, colorful fruits and vegetables, greens, fresh herbs, edible flowers and homemade dressings to create these pretty-as-a-picture platters. All are easily prepare-ahead and perfect for outdoor dining, brown bag lunches, light meals and pot luck parties. Enjoy all year. Amazing! Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES FRENCH DINNER

Saturday, June 17 6 PM $85

Remember Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th. Have fun preparing a full-course French dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and pretty presentation: Sunset Soup Provencal with Painted Designs, Velvet Chicken Supremes in Three Mustards Sauce Flambé in Cognac, Orzo, Crispy Snow Peas with Butter Glaze, and Stunning Fanned Red Wine Poached Pears and lovely wines. Yummy! Perfect for novice or intermediate cooks. Participation.

AMAZING SURF & TURF DINNER & SUMMER HERB GARDEN TOUR

Friday, June 23 7 PM $85

By popular demand! Enjoy a great evening of cooking and fun together: Seared Rib Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Tarragon Garlic Butter, Grilled or Broiled Sesame Rosemary Shrimp Brochettes, Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Pick Your Own Garden Chives, and Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce, Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Mint Sprigs. Wow! Tour our culinary herb and edible flowers garden. Pick your own bouquets of herbs to take home for your home cooking. Includes a complimentary herb growing guide. Participation.

Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Schedule

FESTIVE THAI DINNER MADE EASY
Friday, September 23     7 PM     $75

Thai cuisine is one of the worlds most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this exotic menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Velvet Thai Curry with Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer and wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Full sit down dinner and recipe booklet included. Participation.

COUPLES: SURF AND TURF IN ITALY DINNER
Saturday, October 1     6 pm     $170/couple

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Garlic Crusted Shrimp Brochettes, Grilled or Pan-Seared Rib Eye Steak Florentine with Rosemary, Caramelized Roasted Multicolored Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze, Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmigiano Curls, Vanilla Ice Cream with Warm Espresso Chocolate Sauce. All toasted with Italian wines. Full multi-course dinner and recipe booklet included. Participation.

FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER
Friday, October 7     7 PM     $85  

Here’s our most popular Italian dinner class. 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 five 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. A full multi-course sit down dinner with wines and recipe booklet included. Participation.

EVERYDAY FRENCH COOKING TECHNIQUES DINNER

Friday, October 14     7 PM     $85

Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and presentation: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gruyere Cheese Soufflé, Scaloppini of Salmon with Hazelnuts and Buerre Blanc Sauce, Lemon Zest Rice Pilaf, and Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Espresso Beans. All toasted with wine. A full multi-course sit down dinner and recipe booklet included. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation.

COUPLES: OCTOBERFEST BEER LOVERS DREAM DINNER
Saturday, October 22     6 PM     $170/couple

Back by popular demand! Celebrate Octoberfest and enjoy 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 Best-Ever Barbeque Sauce, Rainbow Confetti Coleslaw and To Die For Chocolate Silk Stout Pie with Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Espresso Beans. A fun filled evening. Class always fills fast. A full multi-course sit down dinner and recipe booklet included. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY I
Friday, October 28     7 PM     $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres popularized by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Learn an array of authentic dishes from the famous tapas bars of Spain: Savor Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo in Cognac, Miniature Empanadas, Spicy Spanish Olives, Tiny Meatballs in Saffron Sauce and more. You’ll taste a variety of fine Sherries and beers, the perfect tapas compliment with our Tapas Buffet. Great for buffets, cocktail parties, pot luck parties and casual dinners. A full multi-course tapas sit down meal and recipe booklet included. Participation.

SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD
Friday, November 4     7 PM     $75

Beautiful seafood is a favorite of top restaurant chefs and home cooks alike. It’s versatile, quick to prepare and healthy. We’ll feature four quick cooking techniques and delectable sauces: Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Orange Sauce, Glazed Grilled or Broiled Jumbo Shrimp with Banana Salsa, Scaloppini of Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Meal-in-One Thai Green Seafood Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice. Hints to determine freshness at the market, a personal list of local quality seafood markets and menu suggestions and recipe booklet included. Participation.

COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT
Saturday, November 12      6 PM     $170/couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Thrill your family and friends with this fabuloso wine pairing Italian dinner menu. Have fun preparing authentic quick and easy Italian specialties: Elegant Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Pepper Cream, Pasta Puttanesca with Olives, Garlic, Tomatoes and Capers, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala Scaloppini with a Mushroom Medley, Seasonal Vegetables, and To Die For Amaretto Almond Cake. A full multi-course sit down dinner with wines and a recipe booklet included. Participation.

THAI DINNER RESTAURANT FAVORITES MADE EASY
Friday, November 18     7 PM     $85

Students rave about our Thailand dinners. Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with our exotic quick and easy feast:  Grilled or Broiled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad, Velvet Coconut Curry with Chicken and Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Jasmine Scented Rice from Thailand, Ginger Ice Cream with Coconut Cookies and Frosty Beer and Wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Perfect for everyday and dinner parties. A full multi-course sit down dinner and a recipe booklet included. Participation.

PARTY HORS D’OEUVRES FOR HOLIDAYS
Friday, December 2     7 PM     $85

Entertain with our super collection of prepare-ahead hot and cold treats: Award-Winning Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake, Skewered Caribbean Meatballs with Sweet Sour Apricot Dip, Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple in Peanut Sauce, Spicy Candied Pecans, Sesame Crisps with Arugula Bean Dip, Artichoke Parmigiano Gratin with Blue Tortilla Chips and more. Your friends will think your party was catered! Learn pretty platter presentations, garnishing tips, easy shopping hints and much more. Perfect to bring to potlucks too. Includes a beautiful hors d’oeuvres buffet, drinks and a recipe booklet. Participation.

HOLIDAY VIRGINIA COUNTRY RESTAURANT DINNER
Saturday, December 10     6 PM     $85

A perfect Thanksgiving, Christmas or other festive dinner: We will take a culinary tour of Virginia’s top country restaurants, creating a full course holiday dinner featuring specialties from their renowned chefs:  Velvet Green Herb Soup with “Painted” Designs from the Inn at Little Washington (Patrick O’Connell), Cracked Peppercorn Roasted Loin of Pork with Roasted Walnut Sauce from the Trellis in Williamsburg (Marcel Desaulniers), Tarragon and Shallot Glazed Green Beans from L’Auberge Chez Francois (Francois & Jacques Haeringer), and To Die For Peanut Butter Crumble Pie from Buckhorn Inn. Toasted with special wines. A full multi-course sit down dinner and a recipe booklet included. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY II
Friday, December 16     7 PM     $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and small plates popularized locally by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Savor an array of fun prepare-ahead dishes from the famous Tapas bars of Spain: Chicken in Garlic Saffron Sauce, Chorizo with Roasted Red Peppers, Shrimp in Red Sauce, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Tortilla, Jumbo Shrimp Glazed with Garlic Aioli and more. Taste a variety of fine Sherries and frosted Beers, the perfect Tapas complements. Includes a sit down tapas feast and a recipe booklet. No prerequisite. Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES FRENCH BISTRO DINNER
Friday, January 6     7 PM     $85

Have fun preparing a full-course French dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and pretty presentation:  Sunset Soup Provencal with Fun Painted Designs, Velvet Chicken Supremes in Three Mustards Sauce Flambé in Cognac, Orzo, Mystery Autumn Vegetables, and Stunning Fanned Red Wine Poached Pears with Cinnamon Ice Cream. Yummy! Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. A full multi-course sit down dinner, wines and a recipe booklet included. Participation.

MARGARITAVILLE PARTYTIME DINNER

Saturday, January 14     6 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. This is a popular class for private parties for birthdays, team building and other occasions! A full multi-course sit down dinner, beer and wine and a recipe booklet included. Participation.

FUN ASIAN APPETIZERS MADE EASY
Friday, January 20     7 PM     $75

Asian appetizers are all the rage with their enticing flavors and pretty presentations.  Discover our quick and easy techniques.  Perfect for tasty meals, party ideas and yummy snacks: Asian Rainbow Noodles with Roast Chicken and Crunchy Vegetables in Tangy Peanut Sauce, Szechwan Dumplings with Sesame Sauce, Chinese Crispy Wontons with Sweet and Sour Garlic Dipping Sauce, Thai Grilled or Pan Seared Satay with Peanut Sauce, a Surprise Dessert and Frosty Beer and Wine. Popular with young professionals too. Includes a sit down meal and a recipe booklet. Participation.

COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ROME TONIGHT
Saturday, January 28     6 PM     $170/couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Our Roman holiday became an amazing adventure in enchanting new foods and sights: open air markets, speedy Vespas, unctuous rose flavored gelato at Piazza Navonna and earthy pastas at friendly trattorias. Savor these authentic and easy to master Roman specialties tonight for a memorable cucina romana dinner: Heavenly Garlic Soup with Parmigiano Croutons, Pasta Aglio e Olio with Semolina Pasta, Saltimbocca alla Romano (Pan Seared Chicken Scallopini with Prosciutto and Sage), Seasonal Vegetables Sauté, Amazing Amaretto Gelato and Flaming Amaretto. All toasted with Vino Italiano. A full multi-course sit down dinner and a recipe booklet included. Participation.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER PARTY
Saturday, February 11, 6 PM (Note time) $180/couple or
Sunday, February 12, 5 PM (Note time) $180/couple or
Tuesday, February 14, 7 PM (Note time) $180/couple 

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 multi course dinner with wines, and a souvenir recipe booklet. Mystery Menu. Hurry! Classes fill fast! Makes a perfect holiday gift certificate. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY II

Friday, April 29    7 PM      $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and small plates popularized locally by Jaleo and Oyamel Restaurants. Savor an array of fun prepare-ahead dishes from the famous Tapas bars of Spain: Chicken in Garlic Saffron Sauce, Chorizo with Roasted Red Peppers, Shrimp in Red Sauce, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Tortilla, Jumbo Shrimp Glazed with Garlic Aioli and more. Taste a variety of fine Sherries and frosted Beers – the perfect Tapas complements. No prerequisite. Perfect for outdoor dining, picnics and brown bag lunches. This is a different menu from Tapas I. Participation.

FRENCH BISTRO WINE DINNER

Friday, May 6         7 PM         $85

Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and professional presentations. Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gruyere Cheese Soufflé, Scaloppini of Salmon with Hazelnuts and Buerre Blanc Sauce, Lemon Zest Rice Pilaf, and Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Espresso Beans. All toasted with wines. Perfect for novices and intermediate cooks. Participation.

THAI DINNER RESTAURANT FAVORITES MADE EASY

Friday, May 13     7 PM      $85

Students rave about our Thailand dinners. Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with our exotic quick and easy feast:  Grilled or Broiled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad, Velvet Coconut Curry with Chicken and Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Jasmine Scented Rice from Thailand, Ginger Ice Cream with Coconut Cookies and Frosty Beer and Wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Perfect for everyday and dinner parties. Participation.

FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER

Saturday. May 21        6PM      $85

Our most popular Italian menu class! 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 five for a memorable dinner party: Glazed Jumbo Shrimp with Orange Rosemary Sauce, Linguini in Pistachio Mascarpone Sauce, Luscious Velvet Lemon Chicken Scaloppini Piccata, Sauté of Rapini and Garlic, and Decadent Ice Cream Tartuffo with Warm Belgium Chocolate Sauce. All toasted with Italian wines. Participation.

PARTY HORS D’OUVRES MADE EASY

Friday, June 3       7 PM    $85

A fun, easy and yummy collection of hot and cold treats:  Apricot Glazed Chicken, Dilled Ricotta Torte, Cognac Flavored Pate, Smoked Salmon on Cucumbers, Tortellini with Parmigiano Lemon Dip and French Gougere (Gruyere Cheese Puffs.) Your friends will think your party was catered! Learn professional platter presentations, garnishing tips, easy shopping hints and much more. This is part one in our series of four hors d’oeuvre classes. Participation.

SENSATIONAL SALADS BUFFET

Sunday, June 5       4 PM         $75

Delight your family and friends with this delicious unique collection of main course and side dish salads. Enter into the secret restaurant world when Chef Judy prepared some of these salads at the famous American Café in Georgetown with rave reviews by Gourmet Magazine. Use grains, seafood, pasta, colorful fruits and vegetables, greens, fresh herbs and homemade dressings to create these pretty-as-a-picture platters. All are easily prepare-ahead and perfect for outdoor dining, brown bag lunches, light meals and pot luck parties. Enjoy all year. Amazing! Participation.

COUPLES: ELEGANT & EASY FRENCH SEASIDE WINE DINNER

Saturday, June 11         6 PM         $170/couple

By popular demand! Delight in these sun-drenched flavors from the French Mediterranean. Light and luscious describes this high flavor menu featuring: Sunset Soup Provencal with Fun Painted Designs, Grilled or Broiled Seafood Brochette on a Bed of Confetti Yellow Rice Pilaf, To-Die-For Triple Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae with Berries, Strawberry Sauce and Raspberry Cabernet Glaze. All toasted with wines. Participation.

MEXICAN FIESTA DINNER MADE EASY

Friday, July 8    7 PM    $85

Bring in the mariachi band and celebrate with our festive feed-a-crowd feast. A perfect menu for everyday and party time dinners: Frosted Pink Margaritas, Best-Ever Guacamole with Blue Corn Tostados, Sizzling Fajitas, Caramelized Rainbow Peppers and Portabellas, Fire Grilled Tortillas and To-Die-For Mexican Kahlua Chocolate Cake. Olay! Participation.

COUPLES: SUMMERTIME ASIAN BARBEQUE BUFFET

Saturday, July 16     6 PM      $170/couple

Students say this is one of their favorite classes.  This sumptuous Asian buffet, popular with men and women, is easily prepared ahead for your entertaining ease. Savor: Skewered Sesame Beef with Scallion Flowers, Mouth Exploding Chinese Tea Smoked Chicken, Popular Skewered Thailand Chicken Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Assorted Oriental Salads, Crispy Shrimp Chips and Homemade Luscious Lime Ice Cream. A fun evening and especially popular with men. Note: all grilled dishes can be prepared without an outdoor grill. Participation.

SENSATIONAL SALMON


Friday, July 22         7 PM           $75

Beautiful salmon is a favorite of top restaurant chefs and home cooks alike. It’s versatile, quick to prepare, heart healthy and readily available year ‘round. Join our all-salmon evening featuring four quick and easy fish cooking techniques and delectable interchangeable sauces!  Salmon in Parchment with Ginger Lime Sauce, Crusty Pan-Seared Salmon with Sweet Red Pepper Mango Salsa, Whole Poached Salmon with a refreshing Green Herb Sauce and Elegant Salmon Scaloppini with Velvet French Beurre Blanc Sauce. This is a fun demonstration style class, where you just sit back, relax, and enjoy the fun. All dishes are served with lovely wines. Demonstration.

AMAZING SURF & TURF DINNER & SUMMER HERB GARDEN TOUR

Saturday, August 20        6 PM      $85

By popular demand! Enjoy a great evening of cooking and fun together: Seared Rib Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Tarragon Garlic Butter, Grilled or Broiled Sesame Rosemary Shrimp Brochettes, Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Pick Your Own Garden Chives, and Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce, Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Mint Sprigs. Wow! Tour our culinary herb and edible flowers garden of over 50 culinary herbs. Pick your own bouquets of herbs to take home for your home cooking and a complimentary herb growing guide. Participation.

SUMMERTIME WINE AND DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT

Friday, August 26         7 PM     $85

Everyone loves Italian especially when it’s quick, easy and luscious! You’ll feast on: Roman Trattoria Pasta with Garden Red and Yellow Tomatoes and Genoa Basil, Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmigiano Curls, Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Orange Sauce (also great with chicken) and To-Die-For Amaretto Ice Cream with Flaming Amaretto Di Saronno. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY I
Saturday, July 18    6 PM      $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres popularized by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Learn an array of authentic dishes from the famous tapas bars of Spain: Savor Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo in Cognac, Miniature Empanadas, Spicy Spanish Olives, Tiny Meatballs in Saffron Sauce and more. You’ll taste a variety of fine Sherries and beers, the perfect tapas compliment with our Tapas Buffet. Great for buffets, cocktail parties, pot luck parties and casual dinners. Participation.

FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER
Friday, July 24      7PM      $75

 
Here’s our most popular Italian dinner class. 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 five 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.

COUPLES:  FESTIVE THAI DINNER MADE EASY
Saturday, August 8     6 PM     $170/couple

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Thai cuisine is one of the worlds most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this exotic menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Velvet Thai Curry with Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer and wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

SUMMERTIME ASIAN BARBEQUE BUFFET
Friday, August 21      7 PM      $85

Students say this is one of their favorite classes.  This sumptuous Asian buffet is designed to be prepared ahead for entertaining ease. Savor: Skewered Sesame Beef with Scallion Flowers, Chinese Tea Smoked Chicken, Popular Skewered Thailand Chicken Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Assorted Oriental Salads, Crispy Shrimp Chips and Homemade Luscious Lime Ice Cream. A fun evening and especially popular with men. Participation.

FABULOUS FAST & FRESH FISH AND SAUCES
Friday, September 11     7 PM      $85

Fish is more popular than ever with its exquisite taste, quick prep and health benefits. Enjoying fish twice a week is a healthy choice. You will learn everything you need to know about how to judge the freshness of fish and how to tell when fish is perfectly cooked.  Students learn four easy fish cooking techniques and delectable interchangeable sauces:  Salmon Baked in Parchment with Ginger Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce, Mediterranean Seafood Ragout with Potatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs, Elegant Poached Salmon with French Tarragon Sauce Vincent, and much more. Discover the best places to buy seafood and creative menu suggestions. Participation.

COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ROME TONIGHT
Saturday, September 19        6 PM    $170/couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Our Roman holiday became an amazing adventure in enchanting new foods and sights: open air markets, speedy Vespas, unctuous rose flavored gelato at Piazza Navonna and earthy pastas at friendly trattorias. Savor these authentic and easy to master Roman specialties tonight for a memorable cucina romana dinner: Heavenly Garlic Soup with Parmigiano Croutons, Pasta Aglio e Olio with Semolina Pasta, Saltimbocca alla Romano (Pan Seared Chicken Scallopini with Prosciutto and Sage), Seasonal Vegetables Sauté, Amazing Amaretto Gelato and Flaming Amaretto. All toasted with Vino Italiano. Participation.

EVERYDAY FRENCH COOKING TECHNIQUES DINNER
Friday, October 9        7 PM     $85

Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and presentation: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gruyere Cheese Soufflé, Scaloppini of Salmon with Hazelnuts and Buerre Blanc Sauce, Lemon Zest Rice Pilaf, and Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with Crème Chantilly Swirls and Chocolate Espresso Beans. All toasted with wine. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation.

COUPLES: BEER LOVERS DREAM DINNER
Saturday, October 17      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 Best-Ever Barbeque Sauce, Rainbow Confetti Coleslaw and To Die For Chocolate Silk Stout Pie with Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Espresso Beans. A fun filled evening. Class always fills fast. Early registration advised. Especially popular with our young professionals and men. Participation.

AMAZING SURF AND TURF DINNER
Friday, October 23      7 PM      $85

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Pan Seared Rib Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Garlic Butter, Grilled  Sesame Shrimp Brochettes, Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Pick Your Own Garden Chives, Stunning Salad Surprise with Garden Herbs and Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce and Crème Chantilly Swirls. Wow!  Participation.

PARTY HORS D’OEUVRES FOR ALL YEAR ROUND

Friday, October 30       7 PM      $85
Entertain with our super collection of prepare-ahead hot and cold treats: Award-Winning Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake, Skewered Caribbean Meatballs with Sweet Sour Apricot Dip, Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple in Peanut Sauce, Spicy Candied Pecans, Sesame Crisps with Arugula Bean Dip, Artichoke Parmigiano Gratin with Blue Tortilla Chips and more. Your friends will think your party was catered! Learn pretty platter presentations, garnishing tips, easy shopping hints and much more. Perfect to bring to potlucks too. Participation.

Spring 2014 Schedule

February Classes

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER PARTY
Friday, February 14   7 PM   $180/couple or
Saturday, February 15   7 PM $180/couple or
Sunday, February 16   5 PM (Note time) $180/couple  

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  holiday gift certificate. Participation.

March Classes

COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT
Saturday, March 1      7 PM      $150/couple
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together.Thrill your family and friends with this fabuloso wine pairing Italian dinner menu. Have fun preparing authentic quick and easy Italian specialties: Elegant Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Pepper Cream, Pasta Puttanesca with Olives, Garlic, Tomatoes and Capers, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala Scaloppini with a Mushroom Medley, Seasonal Vegetables, and To Die For Amaretto Almond Cake. Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES FRENCH BISTRO DINNER
Friday, March 7     7 PM      $85
Have fun preparing a full-course French dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and pretty presentation: Sunset Soup Provencal with Fun Painted Designs, Velvet Chicken Supremes in Three Mustards Sauce Flambé in Cognac, Orzo, Mystery Spring Vegetables, and Stunning Fanned Red Wine Poached Pears with Cinnamon Ice Cream. Yummy! Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY
Friday, March 14      7 PM      $85
Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d’oeuvres popularized by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Learn an array of authentic dishes from the famous tapas bars of Spain: Savor Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo in Cognac, Miniature Empanadas, Spicy Spanish Olives, Tiny Meatballs in Saffron Sauce and more. You’ll taste a variety of fine Sherries and beers, the perfect tapas compliment with our Tapas Buffet. Great for buffets, cocktail parties, pot luck parties and casual dinners. Participation.

PARTY HORS D’OEUVRES FOR SPRING & SUMMER
Friday, March 21      7 PM      $75
Entertain with our super collection of prepare-ahead hot and cold treats: Award-Winning Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake, Skewered Caribbean Meatballs with Sweet Sour Apricot Dip, Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple in Peanut Sauce, Spicy Candied Pecans, Sesame Crisps with Arugula Bean Dip, Artichoke Parmigiano Gratin with Blue Tortilla Chips and more. Your friends will think your party was catered! Learn pretty platter presentations, garnishing tips, easy shopping hints and much more. Perfect to bring to potlucks too. Participation.

COUPLES: FESTIVE THAI DINNER MADE EASY
Saturday, March 29     7 PM     $170/couple

Thai cuisine is one of the worlds most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this prepare-ahead exotic menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Velvet Thai Curry with Colorful Oriental Vegetables, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer and wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

April Classes

FAST AND FESTIVE ITALIAN DINNER
Sunday, April 6      5 PM      $75    
Here’s our most popular Italian dinner class. 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 five 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.

COUPLES: BEER LOVERS DREAM DINNER
Friday, April 11      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 Best-Ever Barbeque Sauce, Rainbow Confetti Coleslaw and To Die For Chocolate Silk Stout Pie with Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Espresso Beans. A fun filled evening. Class always fills fast. Early registration advised. Especially popular with our young professionals and men. Participation.
EASY FRENCH SEASIDE DINNER
Friday, April 18      7 PM      $75

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Delight in these sun-drenched flavors from the French Mediterranean. Light and luscious describes this high flavor menu featuring: Sunset Soup Provencal with Painted Designs, Grilled Seafood Brochette on a Bed of Confetti Yellow Rice Pilaf, Springtime Garden Salad with Edible Flowers and To-Die-For Triple Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae with Strawberry Sauce, Berries and Blue Balsam Peppermint. Participation.

COUPLES: SURF AND TURF IN ITALY DINNER
Saturday, April 26     7 PM     $ 170/couple
By popular demand! Celebrate springtime in Italy with these quick and easy Italian specialties: Garlic Crusted Shrimp Brochettes, Grilled or Broiled Rib Eye Steak Florentine with Rosemary, Caramelized Roasted Multicolored Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze, Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmigiano Curls, Vanilla Ice Cream with Warm Espresso Chocolate Sauce. All toasted with Italian wines. Participation.

May Classes

LUSCIOUS AND LIGHT THAILAND DINNER
Friday, May 2      7 PM      $85
By popular demand! A great evening of cooking and fun together. Students rave about our exotic but easy Thai dinners. Thrill your family and friends with this casual, all easily prepare-ahead fun feast: Colorful Rice Paper Spring Rolls with Shrimp with Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce, Famous Weeping Tiger Grilled Beef with Chili Dipping Sauce, Authentic Stir Fried Thai Rice, Decadent Ginger Ice Cream, and Frosty Beer and Wine. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

WINE AND DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT
Friday, May 9      7 PM      $75
Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse or parent for a great evening of cooking and fun together. You asked for it! Favorite Italian dishes students have raved about over the last more than 30 years are now packed into one luscious complete dinner class: Heavenly Garlic Soup with Parmigiano Croutons, Grilled or Broiled Garlic Shrimp Brochette, Radicchio and Greens Salad, Linguini with Roasted Walnut Sauce from Venice, Zeppole (Melt-in-Your-Mouth Ricotta Doughnuts Rolled in Sugar) and  a Spectacular Flaming Sambuca Con Mosca. Participation.

COUPLES: SUMMERTIME ASIAN BARBEQUE BUFFET
Saturday, May 17      7 PM      $170/couple
By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Students say this is one of their favorite classes.  This sumptuous Asian buffet is designed to be prepared ahead for entertaining ease. Savor: Skewered Sesame Beef with Scallion Flowers, Chinese Tea Smoked Chicken, Popular Skewered Thailand Chicken Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Assorted Oriental Salads, Crispy Shrimp Chips and Homemade Luscious Lime Ice Cream. A fun evening and especially popular with men. Participation.

SPRINGTIME SURF AND TURF DINNER
Friday, May 30      7 PM      $85
By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Pan Seared Rib Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Garlic Butter, Grilled Shrimp Brochettes, Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Chives, Salad Surprise with Garden Herbs and Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce. Wow! Participation.