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Erin Maffit
BASICS: Knife Skills
Menlo Park (class# MP0116) SOLD OUT
Wed., January 16 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On $70

  • How to Dice, Julienne, Mince, Chop, Chiffonade and Concasse
  • Knife Safety and Handling Techniques
  • Steeling and Sharpening Knives

 

Erin Maffit
BASICS: Soup’s On!
Blackhawk (class# BH0123)
Wed., January 23 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Classic French Onion Soup
  • Butternut Squash and Orange Soup with Creme
  • Fraiche and Mint
  • Hot-and-Sour Soup
  • Creamy Lentil Soup with Ham

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Lamb and Pork
San Mateo (class SM0123) SOLD OUTWed., January 23 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
  • Rosemary-Garlic Rack of Lamb
  • Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops with Seasoned Butter
  • Balsamic Honey-Glazed Lamb Chops

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: The Art of Sauces
Menlo Park (class# MP0124) SOLD OUT Thu., January 24 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On $70

  • Hollandaise Sauce and Variations
  • Beurre Blanc and Variations
  • Basic Pan Sauce and Gravy
  • Fruit and Vegetable Coulis

 

Brad Touchette
BASICS: Knife Skills
Blackhawk (class# BH0126)
Sat., January 26 at 1:00 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On $70

  • How to Dice, Julienne, Mince, Chop, Chiffonade and Concasse
  • Knife Safety and Handling Techniques
  • Steeling and Sharpening Knives

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: The Art of Sauces
Blackhawk (class# BH0131)
Thu., January 31 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On $70

  • Hollandaise Sauce and Variations
  • Beurre Blanc and Variations
  • Basic Pan Sauce and Gravy
  • Fruit and Vegetable Coulis

 

Erin Maffit
BASICS: Pot Pies and Casseroles
San Mateo (class# SM0131)
Thu., January 31 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Seafood Timpano with Buckwheat Pasta
  • Bacon, Mushroom and Madeira Pot Pie
  • Potato and Leek Casserole
  • Cherry Clafouti

 

Erin Maffit
BASICS: Pressure Cooking
San Mateo (class# SM0206) CLOSED Wed., February 6 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Corned Beef
  • Champ – mashed potatoes with scallions
  • Braised Cabbage
  • Bread Pudding with Irish Whiskey Sauce

 

Erin Maffit
BASICS: Pressure Cooking
Blackhawk (class# SM0212) CLOSED
Tue., February 12 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Corned Beef
  • Champ – mashed potatoes with scallions
  • Braised Cabbage
  • Bread Pudding with Irish Whiskey Sauce

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Scrumptious Souffles
San Mateo (class# SM0220) SOLD OUT Wed., February 20 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Gruyere and Chive Souffle
  • Mia’s Smoked Salmon and Corn Souffle
  • Chocolate Souffle in Hazelnut Crepes
  • Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Souffle

 

Brad Touchette
BASICS: Crazy for Crepes!
Blackhawk (class# BH0221)
Thu., February 21 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Basic Crepe Batter
  • Southwestern Crepes with Black Beans, Corn and Jack Cheese
  • Pesto Purses with Chicken, Pine Nuts and Smoked Mozzarella
  • Ratatouille Crepe Casserole
  • Berry Souffle in Chocolate Crepes

 

Erin Maffit
BASICS: Knife Skills
San Mateo (class# SM0221) SOLD OUT Thu., February 21 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On $70

  • How to Dice, Julienne, Mince, Chop, Chiffonade and Concasse
  • Knife Safety and Handling Techniques
  • Steeling and Sharpening Knives

 

Dan and Kathleen Taggart
BASICS: Cooking for the Week
Blackhawk (class# BH0223)
Sat., February 23 at 1:00 PM
Hands On $70

Weekend Menu:

  • Poached Halibut with Chipotle Sauce
  • Steamed New Potatoes
  • Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
  • Lemon-Poppyseed Cake

Weeknight Meals:

  • Halibut Tacos with Chipotle Mayonnaise
  • Curried Fish Soup with Potatoes, Jalapenos and Tomatoes

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Crazy for Crepes!
Menlo Park (class# MP0225) SOLD OUTMon., February 25 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Basic Crepe Batter
  • Chicken, Spinach and Mushroom Crepes
  • Leek and Apple Crepes
    Espresso Crepes with Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate
  • Sauce
  • Crepes Suzette

 

Brad Touchette
BASICS: Scrumptious Souffles
Blackhawk (class# BH0227)
Wed., February 27 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Blue Cheese and Walnut Souffle
  • Mia’s Smoked Salmon and Corn Souffle
  • Tangy Lemon Souffle
  • Dark Chocolate Souffle

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Sensational Seafood
Menlo Park (class# MP0228)
Thu., February 28 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Sole Fillets with Zucchini
  • Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
  • Mussels Steamed with Tomatoes and Garlic
  • Baked Swordfish with Olive Relish

 

  

Terri Dien
BASICS: Cake Decorating
San Mateo (class# SM0301) SOLD OUT Sat., March 1 at 1:00 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Cost includes star tip and offset spatula.
Hands On $70

  • Italian Meringue Buttercream
  • Slicing, Filling and Decorating Cakes
  • Basic Piping
  • Sugaring Edible Flowers

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Cupcakes!
San Mateo (class# SM0306) SOLD OUT Thu., March 6 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On $70

  • Cynthia’s Birthday – lemon poppyseed cake, limoncello buttercream and candied violets
  • “Tiramisu”– rum-laced sponge cake, espresso mascarpone, chocolate shavings
  • Turkish Delights – pistachio cake, rosewater frosting and Turkish delight candy
  • Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Ganache and Candied Orange Peel

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Easy Pasta Sauces
Menlo Park (class# MP0318) SOLD OUTTue., March 18 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • Pesto Genovese Sauce
  • Hearty Bolognese Sauce
  • Creamy Alfredo Sauce

 

Brad Touchette
BASICS: Cupcakes!
Blackhawk (class# BH0322)
Sat., March 22 at 1:00 PM
A light snack will be provided.
Hands On  $70

  • Lemon Cream Cupcakes
  • Brownie Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache
  • Amaretto Cream Cupcakes
  • Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Tarts and Pies
San Mateo (class# SM0326) SOLD OUTWed., March 26 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Free-Form Tart Pastry with Herbed Root Vegetables
  • Pate Brisee – Flaky Pie Dough with Apple Filling
  • Pate Sucree – Sweet Dough with Lemon Cream
  • Pate Sablee – Short Dough with Key Lime

 

Brad Touchette
BASICS: Tarts and Pies
Blackhawk (class# BH0329)
Sat., March 29 at 1:00 PM
Hands On $70

  • Caramelized Onion Tart
  • Lemon Tart
  • Shortbread Tarts with Cream and Fresh Berries
  • Blackberry Pie

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Tastes Like Chicken!
Blackhawk (class# BH0401)
Tue., April 1 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Basic Roasted Whole Chicken
  • Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Pan Sauce
  • Crumb-Coated Chicken Thighs
  • Poached Chicken Breast with Chinese Garlic Sauce

 

Dan and Kathleen Taggart
BASICS: Grilling 101
San Mateo (class# SM0405) SOLD OUTSat., April 5 at 1:00 PM
Hands On $70

  • The Perfect Burger on a Bun
  • Grilled Ahi on a Bed of Spinach
  • Dill-Coated Grilled Pork Tenderloin
  • Chicken Thighs with Herb Mustard Glaze

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Bread 101
San Mateo (class# SM0408) CLOSEDTue., April 8 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Potato-Rosemary Rolls
  • Olive and Herb Focaccia
  • Pizza Spirals
  • Cinnamon Sugar-Crusted Breakfast Buns

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Lamb and Pork
Blackhawk (class# BH0410)
Thu., April 10 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
  • Rosemary-Garlic Rack of Lamb
  • Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops with Seasoned Butter
  • Balsamic Honey-Glazed Lamb Chops

 

Brad Touchette
BASICS: Bread 101
Blackhawk (class# BH0412)
Sat., April 12 at 1:00 PM
Hands On $70

  • Herb Focaccia
  • Honey Whole Wheat Bread
  • Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
  • Light and Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Where’s the Beef?
Blackhawk (class#BH0415)Tue., April 15 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Braised Short Ribs, Korean Style
  • Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Port Reduction
  • Fajita-Style Skirt Steak with Chile and Lime Marinade
  • Braciole – rolled flank steak stuffed with Parmesan, breadcrumbs and herbs

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Tastes Like Chicken!
San Mateo (class# SM0415)
Tue., April 15 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Basic Roasted Whole Chicken
  • Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Pan Sauce
  • Crumb-Coated Chicken Thighs
  • Poached Chicken Breast with Chinese Garlic Sauce

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Sensational Seafood
Blackhawk (class# BH0417)
Thu., April 17 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Sole Fillets with Zucchini
  • Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
  • Mussels Steamed with Tomatoes and Garlic
  • Baked Swordfish with Olive Relish

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Where’s the Beef?
San Mateo (class# SM0422) SOLD OUTTue., April 22 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Braised Short Ribs, Korean Style
  • Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Port Reduction
  • Fajita-Style Skirt Steak with Chile and Lime Marinade
  • Braciole – rolled flank steak stuffed with Parmesan, breadcrumbs and herbs

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Fresh Handmade Pasta
Blackhawk (class# BH0424)
Thu., April 24 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Pumpkin Fettuccine with Wilted Arugula and Walnuts
  • Farfalle with Wild Mushrooms
  • Tortellini with Spinach and Goat Cheese
  • Tri-Colored Garganelli with Peas and Pancetta

 

Bill Hutton
BASICS: Easy Pasta Sauces
Blackhawk (class#BH0429)
Tue., April 29 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • Pesto Genovese Sauce
  • Hearty Bolognese Sauce
  • Creamy Alfredo Sauce

 

Terri Dien
BASICS: Fresh Handmade Pasta
San Mateo (class# SM0430)
Wed., April 30 at 6:30 PM
Hands On $70

  • Pumpkin Fettuccine with Wilted Arugula and Walnuts
  • Farfalle with Wild Mushrooms
  • Tortellini with Spinach and Goat Cheese
  • Tri-Colored Garganelli with Peas and Pancetta
 

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