Biscuits and Scones, Rebecca Touliatos, Hoffman Media
Thursday, March 1, 2012 / 6:30 PM – 9.00 PM / $35.00
Do you yearn for light, flaky biscuits … ponder the pros and cons of cut scones vs. dropped? We have re-enlisted Hoffman Media’s Executive Chef Rebecca Touliatos to take us to our full biscuit and scone potential! Rebecca will instruct us with both foundational and classic biscuits – the classic Buttermilk Biscuit and a Sweet Potato Biscuit, and moving on to scones, a cut Cranberry Orange Scone and a Cream Drop Scone with Currents will round out the menu. Join us for delicious biscuit and scone baking!

The Art of Indian Curry Making, Mukta Joshi
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 / 6:30 PM – 9.00 PM / $40.00
Our February class booked full so quickly that we decided to feature it again sooner rather than later. In the realm of global cuisines, the words “Indian” and “curry” are relentlessly intertwined. We are so excited to have Kurry Guru’s Mukta Joshi here for this first class in a series of Indian cooking classes. This class starts with a basic overview of Indian foods, an introduction to India’s spices and herbs, the health benefits of Indian cuisine, and India’s vast and complex regional culinary diversity. Curry making techniques are explored through discussion, demonstration and the tasting of some well known curries, including Gobhi Gazar Matar (Cauliflower, Carrots and Peas) Masala and Paneer Makhani, served with fragrant Cumin Rice. www.kurryguru.com

NOLA Dessert Classics, Susan Green & Melanie Thorn
Thursday, March 8, 2012 / 6:30 PM – 9.00 PM / $40.00
We know that New Orleans is one of the best food cities ever … their culinary traditions are legendary! Even though they frequently get overshadowed by their better-known counterparts, sweets are no exception! In this class we will satisfy our collective sweet tooth cravings with some undeniable NOLA classics and some good old-fashioned home town favorites. These include Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise, Bananas Foster Cream Pie and of course, Beignets with Powdered Sugar and Chocolate Dipping Sauce! Let’s brew up some chicory coffee, to boot! By the way, did you know that the beignet is the official Louisiana State Doughnut?

Indian Street Food, Kurry Guru’s Mukta Joshi
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 / 6:30 PM – 9.00 PM / $40.00 www.kurryguru.com

Ready to eat street foods, sold in stands, stalls, in markets, and many other public places are taking the culinary scene by storm in a very global way! These foods are distinguished by their local and regional flavors in the most authentic capacity. Join Mukta and Himanch in this exciting Indian cooking class. In addition to nibbling on Papudums and drinking deliciously thirst quenching, yogurt- based Cardamom and Mango Lassi, we will explore into the world of Indian Street Foods with Sprouted Moong Daal (Green Lentil) Salad, Fresh Vegetable and Paneer Fritters (Potato, Onion, Zucchini, Eggplant, Spinach, etc with Indian Cheese), and Chicken Kebabs with Fresh Mint and Cilantro Chutney.

Revisit Waitress with Dinner and a Movie, Susan Green & Melanie Thorn
Thursday, March 15, 2012 / 6:00 PM – 9.00 PM / $40.00
A “Top 10” food movie and a personal favorite! Jenna (Keri Russell) plays a small-town waitress trapped in a miserable marriage all the while baking the most extraordinary pies inspired by the trials and tribulations of her daily life. Don’t worry, there’s a happy ending! Here’s how it works! We will prepare and demonstrate some of Jenna’s sweet and savory pies while watching the movie and then have our own Waitress pie feast. Our menu will include Jenna’s “I Don’t Want Earl’s Baby Pie” (Quiche with Egg and Brie Cheese with a Smoked Ham Center),”Spanish Dancer Pie with a Potato Crust,” “Falling in Love Chocolate Mousse Pie,” and “Peachy Keen Tarts.”

Say “Cheese ... Cake!” George Geary
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 / 6:00 – 9:00 PM / $40.00

Learn what makes cheesecake America’s favorite dessert with George Geary, award winning author of the Cheesecake Bible, former prop manager for many TV shows (cheesecakes on The Golden Girls!), and Pastry Chef for the Walt Disney Company. From sweet and savory cheesecakes to smooth ‘n creamy pies and bars, this is a cheesecake spectacular from the master. George’s menu will include a savory Blue Cheese and Pistachio Cheesecake with Stone Ground Crackers, a Warm Herb Cheesecake with a Butter Cracker Crust, George’s “Blue Ribbon” Award Winning Cheesecake with Berry Topping, Tangy Orange Mist Cheese Pie, and Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheese Bars. His Cheesecake Bible will be available for purchase and will take care of all your cheesecake needs forever! www.georgegeary.com

 
Let’s Get Sauced! George Geary
Thursday, March 22, 2012 / 6:00 – 9:00 PM / $40.00

George Geary, author of 9 cookbooks, will be teaching easy and stress-free ways to dress up your meals with simple but fabulous sauce basics. From refreshing salad dressing to creamy pasta sauces, George will teach us all his saucy tricks! How about an exciting way to dress up chicken? Yes! Dessert, too? Yes! His 500 Best Sauces, Salad Dressings, Marinades and More will be available and is sure to be a “go to” indispensible, favorite of yours for years to come. George’s Sauce menu will feature Radda Dressing, Mustard French Dressing served with Spring Greens, Traditional Vodka Sauce with Pasta, a Chili Lime Marinade Chicken with Herb Gorgonzola Butter, and a White Chocolate Midnight Sauce Fondue with Fresh Berries. www.georgegeary.com

 
Knife Skills I, Susan Green
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 / 6:30 PM – 9.00 PM / $35.00
This “nuts and bolts” class will sharpen your knowledge of knives and their various uses. Also included in this class … what knives should be used for what purpose, the difference between stamped vs. forged knives, the differences between Asian and Western knives, knife cuts, proper, safe knife care including what constitutes a good cutting board, and the difference between honing and sharpening. Information is covered through discussion, demonstration and limited hands-on training. For an enhanced learning experience, bring 2 knives– the one you feel the most comfortable with, and the one you feel the least comfortable with, too! Limited to 10.
 

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