Spring 2018

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.