Let’s Do
Brunch! New Orleans Style/ (110.)
per person/ 3-hour class Popular Pick! An homage to New Orleans’ famous Commander’s
Palace, Brennan’s, Café Du Monde and Antoine’s Restaurant where brunch and
friends take center stage! French Press Coffee and Chicory Freshly brewed French press Coffee with chicory, whipped cream and accompaniments. Creamy Cheesy Hominy Grits with Cajun Spiced Shrimp Hominy grits cooked with green onions,
cheddar cheese and spices topped with sautéed Cajun spiced shrimp. Eggs Sardou/ org. Antoine’s Restaurant Poached Eggs, served over creamed spinach and
artichoke hearts topped with hollandaise sauce and crumpled bacon. From the
famous Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans. Grapefruit Brûlée Grapefruit halves broiled with brown sugar
topping.
The Breakfast
Club/ (95.) per person/ 3-hour
class In this scrumptiously delicious breakfast-bruncheon
class we’ll make the perfect poached eggs for eggs Florentine, creamed spinach
in béchamel sauce, a delicious buttery-lemon hollandaise sauce, the best scratch
made crunchy granola, souffléed pancakes and more! Blueberry “Soufflé”
Pancakes Fluffy-mouthwatering
souffléed blueberry-buttermilk pancakes with butter and real maple syrup. Eggs Florentine with
Hollandaise Sauce Poached
eggs on English muffins w/creamed spinach, shallots and hollandaise sauce. The Best! Super Granola with Rolled Oats, Walnuts and Currants Homemade
toasted granola with rolled oats, honey, walnuts, currants, cardamom and
cinnamon. Citrus Fruit Mélange with
Mint Chiffonade Suprême
of orange and grapefruit with mint chiffonade.
Adventures in Egg Cookery! (95.) per person/ 3-hour class A fun, palate pleasing adventure through the
techniques and versatility of egg cookery! This tantalizing repertoire of egg
cookery dishes are great for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner! Poached Eggs on Avocado Toast with Green Onions Fresh free-range poached eggs served atop herbed
avocado and multi grain toast with a sprinkling of green onions. Learn the
secrets to the “do ahead” poaching method. Breakfast
Egg Strata Delicious all in one breakfast casserole with
layered French bread slices, egg custard, asparagus, sausage and cheddar
cheese. Classic
French Omelette aux fines herbes Master the techniques in making these sublime,
French rolled omelets with fresh chives, parsley and chervil. Eggs in Purgatory Eggs poached atop
a simmering compote of spicy stewed tomatoes, onions, garlic, garbanzo beans
and fresh herbs, served with grilled flatbread or crusty bread. The Uptown Brunch (110.) per person/ 3-hour class In this class we'll make 3 types of batter/ doughs (crêpe batter, Alsace style thin pizza dough and perfectly flaky scone dough) In turn, fashion them into these amazing upscale bruncheon menu items you see below, along with fresh fruit brochettes and cured salmon morsels! This menu is great for parties! Alsace Onion Tart with Watercress Salad Caramelized onions, bacon and crème fraîche baked on thin-crisp pizza style crust topped of with refreshing watercress salad. Lemon Ricotta Blintzes Lemon-ricotta filled crepes, folded into stuffed rectangle shapes, lightly browned in foamy butter and topped w/ jam or marmalade. Cured Salmon Morsels Quick cured salmon bites, rolled up in fresh herbs. Mini Currant-Orange Scones Delicious, perfectly flaky, fresh baked mini scones with currants and orange zest Fresh Fruit Brochettes Fresh fruit skewers with seasonal fruit.
Tomato Harvest Fest! (95.) per person/ 3-hour class/ summer months and early fall Celebrate the heart of the season with these sensational market fresh tomato creations! Insalata
di Pomodoro e Mozzarella (Insalata Caprese) From Capri: A variety of fresh tomatoes, sliced and
layered with Fior di latte (cow’s milk mozzarella), fresh oregano, basil, salt,
pepper and drizzle of olive oil. Heirloom
Tomato Puff Pastry Tart Heirloom tomato-puff pastry tart with sundried tomato
pesto, goat cheese and fresh herbs. Sunburst
Tomato-Cheddar Biscuit Cobbler Mixed starburst-cherry tomato cobbler baked with a
cheddar cheese-herb-green onion drop biscuit topping. Shakshuka-Poached Eggs- in Spicy Stewed Tomato Compote Tunisian/ Middle Eastern in
origin: Poached eggs atop stewed tomato, chilies, bell pepper and cumin
compote, served with grilled flatbread. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or
dinner! Pot Pie Party! (95.) per person/ 3-hour class Fun to make, delicious and perfect for casual dinners, lunches or stockpiling your freezer! Along with all the sensational fillings we'll make the ultimate flaky pie doughs. Classic Chicken Pot Pie Savory chicken and fresh vegetable bound in a Velouté sauce baked with a flaky pastry crust. Deluxe Vegetarian Pot Pie Turnips, carrots, onions, celery and peas in a creamy mushroom sauce baked with a puff pastry lid. Beef Bourguignon Pot Pie Beef stew simmered in a rich red wine sauce with mushrooms and pearl onions enrobed in a flaky pastry crust.
Grilled Cheese Please! (95.) per person/ 3-hour class Crusty, melty, fabulously fun, mouth watering, ultimate grilled cheese sandwich extravaganza! Cheddar-Bacon-Chutney-Jack Melt Cheddar and Jack cheese in buttered country white
bread, grilled to a golden brown- w/ additional personal options: bacon, onion,
tomato, chutney...yum! Camembert-Apple-Pepper
Jam Crusty Grilled crusty French bread–Camembert, apple
and pepper jam melt. Parmesan
Crusted Grilled Cheese Sliced country white bread coated in a
Parmesan cheese crust and grilled with melted Gruyere cheese on the inside. Nutella-Banana-Mascarpone
Brioche Grill Hazelnut chocolate spread, Mascarpone cheese
and bananas grilled up in buttery brioche. Bonus Recipe: Tomato-Basil Soup
Sandwich Shop Favorites/ (110.) per person/ 3-hour class What fun we'll have making these amazingly delicious sandwich shop favorites! Perfect for parties, team buildings and luncheons! The Muffuletta Special-from the famed N'awlins
Italian-American-Central Grocery Large, round, seeded, Italian loaf, split in half, layered sky high with coppa, mortadella, salami,
provolone and mozzarella, topped of with homemade chopped marinated olive-giardiniera
mixture, crowned off with the bread dome and then cut into generous wedges. The Best Grilled Veggie
Sandwich! Char-grilled
zucchini, peppers, red onion, Portobello, balsamic-honey glazed eggplant, watercress and spicy-herbed mayo, sandwiched between crusty slices of peasant bread. Asian Style Five Spice
Chicken-Daikon-Cucumber Sandwich (Vietnamese banh mi) Broiled
five-spice chicken w/ marinated daikon-carrot salad, fresh cucumber, cilantro
and jalapeños in a toasted torpedo roll. “The Elvis”
Griddled Peanut-Butter, Banana and Bacon Sandwich (oh yeah) Thick
slices of country white bread, slathered with peanut butter, bacon, sliced banana, a
drizzle of honey, buttered and griddled off to perfection!
One Dish Wonders/ (95.) per person/ 3-hour class Fantastic one dish meals that are delicious,
great for a group and easy to make! Skillet Lasagna Skillet lasagna, layered w/ pasta sheets,
ricotta cheese, parmesan, fresh basil, garlic and tomato sauce. Paella with Chicken and
Linguiça Paella
w/Arborio rice, chicken, linguiça,
bell peppers, olives, saffron and peas. Vegetarian Chili w/
Cornbread One
pot, hearty vegetarian chili with red beans, chick peas, root veggies and herbs.
Main Course Salads/ (95.) per person/ 3-hour class Healthy, hearty, delicious and bountiful market fresh main course salads! Cobb Salad (origin Hollywood Brown
Derby circa mid 1930’s) An updated version of this Brown Derby classic! Artistically arranged salad platter of avocado, poached chicken, tomato,
eggs, bacon, blue cheese, crisp greens and red wine vinaigrette. Thai-Style Beef Cucumber
and Fresh Mint Salad (Chef’s
Favorite!) A
flavorful explosion of marinated grilled flank steak, cucumber, mint, lime, napa cabbage, red
onions, peanuts and Thai lime dressing. Salade Niçoise (A favorite
from the heart of Provence) Beautifully
arranged salad of leafy greens, tomato, haricot vert, potato, tuna, olives, capers and French vinaigrette. Super Power Salads w/ Zesty Dressings! All four (110.) per person or choose three (95.) per person/ 3-hour class. Gluten Free/ Vegetarian/ High Protein Grains Delicious, fresh
and healthy, protein packed salads made with dynamic combinations of fresh
greens, veggies, grains, seeds, nuts, beans, legumes and delectable dressings!
Great for pack and go lunches, heart healthy dinners or anytime meals. The
ingredients listed in this class can also be used interchangeably to create
your own special super salad. Complete recipes packets received in class also
include suggestions for additions and substitutions. The Genesis Salad: Quinoa-Kale-Fennel-Orange
Made with quinoa,
kale, baby chard, shaved fennel, orange segments, fava or edamame beans and
sunflower seeds. Tossed in a tangy dressing of balsamic vinegar, orange
juice/zest, garlic and avocado oil. Other
nice additions or substitutions: Teff instead of quinoa, roasted butternut
squash, avocado, chickpeas, fresh basil leaves, dried cherries, apple wedges,
baby spinach, shaved asiago cheese, goat cheese and toasted almonds. The Apollo Salad: Aptly inspired by Apollo the
mythical god of light, healing, truth, music, poetry and more! This healthy
Greek/ Mediterranean salad is made with protein rich millet, fresh cucumbers,
mint, parsley, toasted pine nuts, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, red
onions and feta (or marinated tofu option for vegans) Tossed in a dressing of
extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic, honey or brown sugar, lemon juice
and oregano. Other nice additions or
substitutions: chickpeas, freekeh grain (from durum wheat) instead of millet,
toasted pistachios and chopped romaine lettuce. The Earthly Delights: Roast Beets-French
Lentils and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Toasted Walnuts This delectable
salad is composed of roasted red beets, French lentils, julienne carrots,
blanched brussels sprout leaves, curly greens, dried cranberries and toasted
walnuts. Tossed in a walnut-olive oil, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cumin,
shallot, sherry vinegar dressing. Other
nice additions or substitutions: pomegranate seeds, fava beans, arugula,
roasted cauliflower, blanched green beans, pecans, a little crumpled blue
cheese, feta or goat cheese. (omit chesses for vegan diet) Serve warm or cold. The “Aztec Sun Salad” w/ Creamy Avocado-Citrus-Dressing This amazing salad is comprised of the ultimate blend of black beans, chickpeas, fresh
corn, spinach, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, bell pepper and toasted pepitas all with a creamy avocado-citrus-dressing. Other
nice additions or substitutions: fried tortilla strips, avocado, jicama and
sliced radishes.
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