Class Schedule: August 2013 Classes
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A Localvore Dinner PartyChef Matt Hayden from Scratch will decide his menu based on whatever is freshest from our Honestly Local Program. He will collect vegetables, fruits, proteins, and even the dairy products from our best local vendors. He'll show us how to plan a menu and cook it beautifully highlighting what's available around the Dayton area.Chef Matthew Hayden • Thursday, August 1 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $65.00
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Couples Cook!These menu-based classes are geared for couples or friends who like to prep, cook, and dine together!Join Mary as she guides six couples through a fresh, summer dinner party! Grilled Bruschetta with Fresh Ricotta & Herbs; Baby Greens with Grilled Peaches; Grilled Strip Steak with Herb Butter and Pasta with Summer Vegetables. And to top it all off, a cool Prima Peaches and Cream Parfait.
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College Cooking Survival! Teen Boot Camp ! –For Ages 16 and UpThis series is an intensive 4-hour day camp concentrating on specific menus and skills. We will work both individually and in small teams prepping, chopping, creating, and cooking. We will enjoy eating the product of our efforts! Go beyond ramen noodles and learn some simple cooking survival skills that will work even in the scariest dormitory kitchen! With minimal equipment, we will explore how to eat and cook on a very limited budget. You will also learn how to shop for some decent, nutritional food choices - even at the "C" store!
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Retro DessertsMad Men fans unite for Mary's Retro Desserts! One bite of these classic, cold, crowd-pleasing desserts will take the heat out of late summer! Baked Alaska with its beautiful meringue top; Grasshopper Pie full of decadent mint and chocolate; Strawberry Charlotte made with yellow cake and fresh strawberries; Butterscotch Praline Cream Pie; and Classic Chocolate Icebox Cake!Mary Cooney • Tuesday, August 6 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $65.00
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Cajun GrillGet your taste buds jumping with this bold, hot menu! Jack will grill up and lead you through a fabulous menu featuring some of his favorite foods. Grilled Gator Kebabs; Grilled Boudin Sausage with Creole Mustard; wicked Grilled Jalapeño Salsa; Cajun Beer Can Chicken with Grilled Vegetables; and to cool it all off, we will end with Strawberry-Watermelon Sorbet.Jack Zindorf • Wednesday, August 7 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $65.00
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Gluten-Free Dinner PartyJoin Chef Eric as he shows us how to prepare a delicious gluten-free summer menu. Stuffed Artichokes; Andouille-Crusted Sea Scallops with Lemon Scallion Butter; Chef's "Good Rice"; and Chocolate Pudding & Peanut Butter Parfait for dessert.Chef Eric Braddock • Friday, August 9 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $65.00
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Beyond ButtercreamFor many of us, it's the frosting that makes the cake! Join Sarah Thieben as she teaches how to whip up a few deliciously different types of frostings. Learn the hows and whys of pairing icings, buttercreams, and frostings to different cake types. Of course, Sarah will also share her decorating tips! Italian vs. French Meringue; Raspberry Silk Meringue Buttercream; Chocolate Custard Buttercream; and Stabilized Old-Fashioned Whipped Cream.Sarah Thieben • Friday, August 16 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $65.00
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Hawaiian GrillTake a vacation for the evening and learn to recreate some of Hawaii's best loved food! Jack will grill up and lead you through a fabulous menu featuring some of his favorite foods. Grilled Citrus Ahi; Huli-Huli Style Chicken; The Island's Sweet Potatoes; a bevy of Grilled Sweet Peppers; and Grilled Tropical Fruit Kebab & Rum Butter Glaze.Jack Zindorf • Wednesday, August 21 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $65.00
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Big Wines & Small BitesJoin George and Carrie for a fun evening of great food and wine. Hors d'oeuvres and appetizers are always everyone's favorites, so come and enjoy a variety of small plates rather than one big main course. In this class, Chef Carrie will highlight four courses of small bite "plates" that highlight a variety of Cheeses, Shellfish, Beef, and Dessert Hors d'oeuvres. George Punter, our wine expert, will be here pairing each course with bold wines!Chef Carrie Walters and George Punter • Friday, August 23 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $75.00
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Uncommon GoodsAgave, Kale, Green Tea, Tamari, Spelt, Edamame, Azuki Beans, Celery Root, and Kohlrabi–What do I do with this stuff? How do I prepare it? And better yet, how do I fit it all into my diet? Chris will educate us about the uncommon good-for-you food items that may not be familiar to the average Joe. Join us as we make some uncommonly delicious dishes in this class!Chris Myers • Wednesday, August 28 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $35.00
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