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Hands On Classes
Whatever your skill level, these hands-on classes
are fun and informative. Each three hour class
includes a full sit down meal with beverages and a
recipe booklet to take home. We provide you
with an apron and all the ingredients and equipment
necessary for the class. Just bring your
appetite and prepare for lively conversation!
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Girls Night In - Perfect Hors D'oeuvres
~ $95
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Menu
~ Roquefort Cheese Puffs w/ Caramelized
Onions & Fresh Oregano
~ Shrimp and Scallion
Dumplings w/ Balsamic Soy Sauce
~ Cremini Mushrooms
stuffed w/ Serrano Ham
~ Mini
Squash Tartlets w/ Crispy Pancetta
~ Mini Pecan Tarts
Description
Relax and enjoy this unique dining
experience with the girls.
You’ll learn some great recipes
for hosting your own girls’ night.
They are easy to learn and the
techniques you take home will save you
time in the kitchen.
This
class is great for you and one or more
of your girlfriends.
If you book six spots, your next
spot is free!
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Girls Night In - Gourmet Dinner ~
$95
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Menu
~ Arugula Salad w/ Gorgonzola,
Caramelized Pears and Balsamico
~ Spinach, Goat Cheese & Pine
nut-stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Chèvre
Mashed Potatoes
and Sautéed Baby
Carrots
~ Chocolate Raspberry Torte w/ Raspberry
Coulis & Maple Cream
Description
If you’re looking
for a night out with the girls
and want to do something different, this
is the class for you.
Learn to cook these delicious
recipes while catching up with the
girls.
If you book six spots, your next
spot is free!
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Passage to
India ~ $95
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Menu
~ Green Pea Samosas
~ Cucumber Raita and Naan
~ Chicken Tikka Masala
~
Cardamom and Cumin Rice
Pulau
Description
Whether you are new to
Indian cooking or expanding your ethnic
palate, these easy recipes are designed
to bring you closer to the Indian herbs,
spices and staples that are signature to
the cuisine of India. We will go
through a hands-on lesson beginning with
a fun guessing game!
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Time for Thai
~$95
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Menu
~ Beef Satays with Peanut Sauce
~ Tom Kha Kai (chicken coconut soup)
~ Green Chicken Curry and Rice
~ Classic Phad Thai
Description
Internationally famous Thai dishes are
known for their harmony of tastes and
textures. Learn how to prepare the
ideal Thai meal with a blend of the
spicy, the subtle, the sweet and the
sour. Guest Chef, Sarinya Sombati,
who was born and raised in Thailand,
will show you how. Thai meals are
a communal affair so you’ll be sure to
please your family with these recipes.
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Sushi for
Beginners ~ $95
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Menu
~ Edamame Poppers
~ Spicy Tuna Maki Rolls
~ Nigiri Sushi
~ Vegetable Hand Rolls
with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Description
This hands-on experience is like no
other. Learn the special
techniques of Japanese cooks and make
these easy recipes in your own kitchen.
You will work with special tools and
ingredients and learn how to select the
freshest foods available to you.
You are sure to wow any dinner guest
with these hand-made beauties.
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Dumplings and Spring Rolls ~ $95
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Menu
~ Shitake and Napa Cabbage Pot Stickers
with Sweet & Spicy Soy Sauce
~ Vegetable Spring Rolls with Cilantro
and Enoki Mushrooms
~ Shrimp and Scallion Dumplings with Spicy Thai
dipping Sauce
~ Pork Dumplings with Balsamic Soy Sauce
Description
Whether it’s technique you want to learn
or you just want to enjoy some delicious
treats, this hands-on class is a lot of
fun. They are easy to prepare and
you will surely make them over and over
again. Learn to wrap, stick and
dip these tasty treats!
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Pasta Workshop
~ $95
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Menu
~ Red Beet Ravioli w/ Smoked Ricotta in
a Butter Poppyseed sauce
~ Lasagna Genovese w/ Sauce Béchamel and
Fresh Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad
~
Fettuccini Alfredo
Description
Nothing tastes better and
is more comforting than fresh hand-made
pasta. It is easier than you
think. This hands-on class will
teach you how to make and roll dough,
the different methods of cooking pasta,
and how to prepare the sauces that go
with each type. Arrive with a
little patience and a big appetite!
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The Italian
Job ~ $95
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Menu
~ Porcini Mushroom
Risotto
~ Involtini
(Stuffed Veal Rollups) w/ Grilled
Vegetables
~ Lemon Semifreddo w/ Fresh Berries
Description
Tourists flock to Italy by the millions
every year to take part in a culinary
lifestyle like no other. Learn how
to bring this “slow food” lifestyle to
your kitchen with these traditional
recipes that are molto buono!
Your Private Chef, who trained in Italy,
will take you through these
straightforward traditional recipes that
you will surely make over and over
again.
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Easy
Gourmet Dinners ~ $95
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 Menu
~
Pear & Endive Salad with Blue Cheese
Dressing & Toasted Almonds
~ Stuffed Pork Tenderloin w/ Scalloped
Potatoes and Asparagus with Citronette
~ Chocolate Raspberry
Torte w/ Raspberry Coulis and Maple
Cream
Description
If you ever wanted to be
gutsy and prepare that special meal from
appetizer to dessert all by yourself,
this is the class for you. Learn
what can be made ahead of time.
You will impress your dinner guests with
these delicious recipes that are easier
to prepare than they look.
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Soups and
Stocks ~ $95
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Menu
~ Vegetable, Chicken & Fish Stock
~ Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
~ Wild Mushroom Soup with Crème
Fraîche and
Sourdough Croutons
~
New England Clam Chowder
with Crusty French Bread
Description
The fundamental of any great soup is its
stock. Learn to prepare home-made
stock from scratch and use it to make
deliciously satisfying soups. This
class will provide you with the
essentials to making many different
types of seasonal soups using fresh
local ingredients.
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Couples
Cooking ~ $95
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Menu
~ Grilled Calamari in Sesame Soy Dressing
w/ a Sautéed Mushroom Salad
~ Red Beet Risotto w/ Slow Braised Spare
Ribs
~ Peaches Flambé with Honey Granola and
Whipped Cream
Description
Looking for something different to do
with your partner? Looking for
recipes that will add romance to your
dinner table? Here's a great way
to spend quality time with each other.
Couples who cook together stay together
;)
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Singles Night -
Meet and Eat
~ $95
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Menu
~ Chinese Duck Parcels in Rice Paper w/
Hoisin Sauce
~ Lamb Chops w/ Yogurt Cumin Sauce and
Grilled Vegetables and Chèvre Mashed
Potatoes
~ Baked Apple Crumble w/ Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Description
If
you're single and looking for a
different way to meet new people, this
class is for you. Come alone or
with a friend, bring an open mind and an
empty stomach, and enjoy a night out
making new friends.
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Mediterranean Dinners ~ $95
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Menu
~ Mussels in White Wine Saffron Broth w/
Crusty French Bread
~ Spaghetti Puttanesca (w/ olives,
capers and anchovies, and tomatoes)
~ Crème Brulée with Fresh Berries
Description
Learn how to bring into your kitchen all
the delectable treats found in Spanish
tapas bars, Italian and French cafés,
and Portuguese Fish Markets. These
recipes are easy and classics everyone
will love.
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Outdoor Entertaining
Series
Your Private Chef has a
full outdoor kitchen with top of the line
appliances to learn how to grill, baste and bbq!!
These classes are fun and informative and after
you're done cooking you eat under the stars in
our outdoor dining room by the fire!
Each three
hour class includes a full meal with beverages
and a recipe booklet to take home.
We provide you with
an apron and all the ingredients and equipment
necessary for the class.
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Grilling and Basting ~ $110
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Menu
~ Grilled Mortadella-Mozzarella
Parcels w/ Arugula Parmesan Salad
~ Maple-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
~Summer Orzo Salad
~ Grilled Pear and Walnut Parfaits
w/ Homemade Vanilla Ice cream
Description
Get helpful tips and information
on different heat-source options,
grilling techniques, and essential
equipment. These delicious
recipes involve little preparation
and are so easy to do while
entertaining friends outdoors.
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Under the
Tuscan Sun
~ $110
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Menu
~ Grilled Butterflied Rosemary
Prawns
~ Herbed Pork
Roast, Florentine Style w/ Baked
Fennel
~
Stuffed Zucchini
~
Panforte
(Sienna's Honey Fruit Nut Cake)
Description
Tuscan cuisine is a mixture of
sophisticated simplicity and
country-type cooking.
Learn these classic recipes and then
sit down and enjoy a wonderful
fireside dinner in the open air.
Whether you want to learn or want a
great meal, this is the class for
you.
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Plank Grilling and Smoker Chips
~ $110
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Menu
~ Apple Smoked Sweet and Spicy
Chicken Wings
~ Cedar-Planked Salmon w/ Tropical
Salsa
~ Summer Basmati - Pesto Salad
~ Homemade Lemon Raspberry
Sorbet
Description
Learn where to find and buy planks,
soak and flavour them, and the
varietals of wood you can use.
Whether it is at the cottage, at
home, or for a special occasion,
you'll leave with tips on creating a
unique menu. Your guests will be
licked by fire and kissed by smoke
with these recipes.
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BBQ Dinners
~ $110
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 Menu
~ Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped
Asparagus w/ Citronette ~Radicchio
in Pancetta w/ Balsamico
~ Lamb Chops w/ Yogurt Cumin Sauce
~ Sweet Potato
Salad
~ Apple Crumble w/ Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
(done on the grill!)
Description
BBQ dinners don't have to be just
burgers and hot dogs! Learn
how to cook different foods on the
BBQ. The kiss of fire and an
iron grate can transform the
simplest ingredients into that
perfect bite of enhanced flavour.
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Back 2 Basics
Series
These classes are designed to teach you the
fundamentals of cooking. Whether you are a
novice or a seasoned chef, you'll learn some new
shortcuts and techniques that will make your
time in the kitchen more enjoyable.
Each
three hour class will include a full meal,
beverages, and a recipe book to take home.
We provide you with an apron and all the
ingredients and equipment necessary for the
class.
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Sharpen Your
Knife Skills
~ $95
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Menu
~ Duck Parcels in Rice Paper w/ Fresh
Vegetables and Hoisin Sauce
~ Sesame Chicken Stir Fry with
Julienne Vegetables
~
Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed
Dressing
Description
Are you cooking with a dull knife?
Does the thought of slicing a
pineapple turn you away from the
fruit? This hands-on class
will teach you about the different
knives and their uses, the proper
way to hold a knife, and how to cut
food in all different shapes and
sizes. No more band-aids on
your fingers!
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Chicken Co-op
~ $95
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Menu
~ Thai scented Chicken Satays w/
Spicy Peanut Sauce
~ Spinach & Pine Nut Stuffed Chicken
Breasts w/ Scalloped Potatoes and Sautéed French Beans
~ Lemon Semifreddo w/ Fresh Berries
Description
This class is designed to teach you
how to purchase, de-bone, and cook a
chicken. Whether it’s roasting
a whole chicken or stuffing a
chicken breast, these are techniques
you will use regularly in preparing
the world’s most popular bird.
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Beef-Tech
~ $110
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Menu
~ Sesame Soy Beef Brochettes and
Jicama Salad
~ Beef Wellington with Madeira Sauce
and Roasted Vegetables
~ Baked Pear
and Walnut Tarts w/ Maple Cream
Description
In this
class you
will be learning the different cuts
of beef and how to prepare them.
These recipes are easy to follow and
make delicious additions to your
recipe book.
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The Seafood
Market
~ $110
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Menu
~ Golden Crab Cakes with Lemon-Caper
Aioli and Mango Salsa
~
Grilled Lobster Tails with Butter
and Chives, Roasted Garlic Mashed
Potatoes and Tomato Basil Salad
~ Raspberry Semifreddo w/ Fresh Berries
Description
If you are a seafood lover, you will
enjoy this class as you will learn
how to purchase fresh seafood, bring
it home and store it properly, and
make delicious meals out of shrimp,
crab, lobster and many other
crustaceans.
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School of
Fish
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~ Red Mullet Sandwiches
~ Pine nut-crusted baked Trout w/
Roasted Herbed Potatoes and Green
Bean Salad
~ Creamy Lemon Tarts w/ Raspberry Coulis
Description
It’s not difficult to eat healthy
when you have the skills and
know-how. This class is
designed to teach you the cleaning,
preparing and cooking techniques
of fish. We hope to make your
next visit to the fishmonger's more
informative.
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Dessert Series
Baking can seem daunting and time consuming.
In these classes, you will learn how to
whip up some tasty treats for unexpected
visitors, or bake a sweet when the mood strikes.
These recipes are easy and delicious.
Each three hour class will include snacks,
beverages, and a recipe booklet to take home.
We will provide you with an apron and all the
ingredients and equipment necessary for the
class. All the desserts you make go home
with you to enjoy!
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For Chocolate
Lovers
~$95
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Menu
~ Chocolate Pecan Mini Tarts
~ Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
~ Chocolate Raspberry Torte w/ Maple
Cream and Raspberry Coulis
Description
You’ll fall in love with chocolate
all over again with these delectable
treats! Learn about the
history of chocolate and its many
uses over the centuries. You
don’t need to slave over dessert.
We’ll show you hands-on that
chocolate can be easy to work with
and recipes can often be prepared
ahead of time.
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Perfect Pies and Tarts
~ $95
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Menu
~ Mini Pecan Pies w/ Sweet Tea
Caramel Sauce
~ Double Crust Apple Pie
~ Lemon Curd Tart w/ Fresh
Blueberries
Description
Get tips on how to make the perfect
pie crust and make working with
dough easy. These are
delicious and easy classic recipes
you will use as a springboard for
creating new pies and tarts.
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Cupcake
Decorating
~
$95
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Menu
~ Tie-dyed Cupcakes
~ Flower Motifs using Lemon Poppy
seed Cupcakes w/ Buttercream Icing
~ Animal Motifs using Vanilla
Cupcakes w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The latest trend in cupcakes is to
make each one very unique. Gone are
the days of
slapping a little bit of icing onto
each and adding a few sprinkles. Cup
cakes are almost
works of art in that each can be
designed for almost any occasion.
Get ready to be creative in this
class!
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Nutrition Series
Tina Aurelio partners with Dulce for the
Nutrition Series Classes! Tina is a
Nutritional Coach and Educator for people who
want to make their health a priority. Her area
of expertise includes:
Weight Management, Healthy Eating & Meal
Planning and Sports Nutrition. Tina’s approach
is personal, supportive and results-focused,
keeping her client’s lifestyle in mind as she
helps improve their health and well-being
through healthier eating. For more
information you can contact Dulce Vanasse at
dulcevanasse@yourprivatechef.ca or Tina
Aurelio
www.holisticbodyworx.ca.
Each three hour class will include a full meal,
beverages, and a recipe booklet to take home.
We will provide you with an apron and all the
ingredients and equipment necessary for the
class.
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Go Organic!
Eating Fresh and Local
~ $120
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Menu
~ Wild Mushroom Soup (no cream!)
~ Corn and Potato Pancakes with
Tomato Relish
~ Grilled Piquant Salmon
~ Autumn Fruit Salad with Port Wine
Reduction
Description
Headed by our guest nutritionist,
Tina Aurelio, this class is designed
to provide you with inspirational
and practical information that will
guide you to a better understanding
of food and where it comes from.
Whether you are looking to add more
organic fresh local ingredients to
your diet or to build a better
relationship with food and its
source, this class will get you
started.
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Detox
your Body!
~ $120
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Menu
~ Pink Lemonade with Ginger
~ Miso Soup with shredded Napa
Cabbage and Enoki Mushrooms
~ Greek Salad with Tofu
~
Fruit Salad with Homemade Granola
Description
Do you
feel aches and pains? Is your skin
feeling dry or acne prone? Are
you often tired or get headaches?
Our guest nutritionist, Tina Aurelio
will teach you how to purify your
body and release the buildup of
toxins that may be responsible with
dietary detoxification.
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Low
Calorie Meals
~
$120
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Menu
~ Baba Ghanoug
~ Zucchini and Carrot Salad with
cumin dressing
~ Tandoori Dijon Chicken
~ Caramel Cake with Bourbon-pear
sauce
Description
This class will teach you how to
make the right choices and still
have a balanced diet that is made up
of a variety of flavourful dishes.
Our guest nutritionist will give you
tips and tricks to get you started!
This Menu for 550 calories!
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Gluten-Free
Meals
~ $110
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Menu
~ Almond Mushroom Pate with Sesame
Flax Crackers
~ Pasta with White Bean Sauce
~
Kahlua Cheesecake
Description
This class will focus on meals made
with gluten-free whole grains (not
flour products) such as brown rice,
quinoa, millet, buckwheat, oats and
many more.
Learn from our guest nutritionist,
Tina Aurelio, that alternatives to
wheat
alternatives to wheat can be tasty
and enjoyable. Our guest
nutritionist will show you how!
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Vegetarian
Eating
~
$110
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Menu
~ Arugula Salad with Grape Tomatoes
and Walnuts with Avocado dressing
~ Chile Verde with Brown Rice
~
Creamy Lemon Tarts
Description
Many studies show that people who
consume low-fat, high-fibre,
vegetarian diets live longer and
have lower cholesterol levels.
They also suffer less diseases, such
as heart disease, diabetes, and
osteoporosis. Learn from our
guest nutritionist, Tina Aurelio,
how to maintain a proper vegetarian
diet and its benefits.
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Special Event
Series
Every holiday
or special event is centered around food.
It can seem like a huge undertaking to prepare a holiday
meal for many, so let us show you how it can done with
some shortcuts, decorating, and planning tips.
Each three hour class will
include a full meal, beverages, and a recipe
booklet to take home. We will provide you
with an apron and all the ingredients and
equipment necessary for the class.
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Valentine's Day
- Dinner for Two
~ $110
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Menu
~ Mussels in a White Wine and
Saffron Broth
~ Beef Wellington w/ Madeira Sauce
and Asparagus w/ Gremolata Butter
~ Red Velvet Mini Cakes w/ Cream
Cheese Frosting
Description
Whether you are looking for a fun
night out with your special someone,
or a great meal at a relaxed pace,
this class is no hassle, no
pressure, just easy cooking.
Celebrate your love in this unique
way!
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Holiday
Entertaining - Perfect Hors
d'oeuvres
~ $110
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Menu
~ Mini Squash Tartlets
w/ Crispy Pancetta
~
Mushroom,
Basil and Black Olive
Crostini
~ Cremini Mushrooms stuffed with
Serrano Ham
~ Moroccan Meatballs w/ Toasted
Slivered Almonds
~
Mini Asparagus, Feta and Cherry
Tomato Pizzas
Description
These
recipes set the stage for a fabulous
holiday dinner. Learn how to
make classic favorites and
sophisticated canapés accompanied by
the perfect cocktail pairing.
We’ll go through party planning tips
that will help you get your dinner
party started.
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Gourmet
Thanksgiving Dinner
~ $110
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Menu
~ Wild Rice Risotto
~ Turkey Breast
Stuffed w/ Sausage, Fennel and
Golden Raisins
~
Salad of French
Beans, Garlic and Pine Nuts
~ Pumpkin Cheesecake with
Caramel
Sauce
Description
Follow these recipes and your house
will be enriched with the flavours
and aromas of Thanksgiving.
You will learn to prepare comfort
family style meals using seasonal
local ingredients. This meal
is a feast for the eyes as well as
the palate.
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Holiday
Entertaining - Gourmet Dinner
~ $110
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Menu
~ Roquefort Cheese Puffs w/ Fresh
Oregano
~ Cream of Asparagus Soup w/ Crème
Fraîche
~ Roasted Rack of Lamb
~ Chèvre
Mashed Potatoes
and Sautéed French Beans
~ Coffee Syrup Hazelnut Cake
Description
Prepare for a fabulous feast with
this dinner menu that can fit into
any entertaining you do over the
holidays. It is a little bit
sophisticated but homey enough that
it can be prepared ahead of time so
that you can relax and enjoy the
festivities. In this class you
will learn how to plan ahead for
your menu and decorating tips for
your holiday dinner table.
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Kids Cooking
Series
Do you have a budding chef? Want your
child to be creative in the kitchen?
Looking for something interesting to do during
summer vacation? Watch or cook alongside
your child in these classes. These recipes
are designed for children ages 5 to 10 and are
so much fun to make and eat.
Each three hour class will include a full meal
(excluding cookie class), beverages, and a
recipe booklet to take home. We will
provide you with an apron and all the
ingredients and equipment necessary for the
class. What you don't eat, you take home!
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Pasta Workshop
~ $80
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Menu
~ Cheesy Ravioli
~ Little Kid's Lasagna
~ Red Spaghetti for Dessert!
Description
Making
pasta with kids is fun and easy.
These recipes are perfect for your
young chef and even the pickiest
eater will find them delicious.
They work hands-on and learn about
safety in the kitchen.
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Crazy
for Cookies
~ $80
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Menu
~ Alphabet Cookies
~ Zebra
Cookies
~
I want S'more
Cookies!
Description
Letting kids bake cookies is only
natural because they are loyal
supporters of these yummy treats.
Besides, cookies are the easiest of
all baked goods to prepare, and kids
learn so many practical lessons by
making them, like the value of
teamwork and time management.
All the cookies they make, you take
home with out to enjoy later!
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Tasty
Creatures
~
$80
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Menu
~ Strawberry Mice
~ The Tasty Caterpillar
~ Spider Cookies
Description
Looking for a fun way to spend some
time with your little one during
summer vacation? Preparing for
a fun Halloween party? This is
a unique experience they will enjoy.
Encourage your kids to become chefs
in the kitchen with these recipes.
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