We’ve missed you all so much at the DLM Culinary Center! That’s why we’re excited to get back in the kitchen, with some smart modifications, starting with a limited number of classes. Please note that all classes will have a max of 16 attendees and guests who arrive together will be seated six feet away from other guests. We also kindly ask that guests wear a face covering when not at their seat. We’re also focusing classes on instructor demonstrations with a resulting menu for guests to enjoy, learn from, and be entertained.
Cook the Book: Modern Comfort Food
Ina Garten's recipes are some of our culinary staff's favorites. We're excited for the debut of her next book, and Modern Comfort Food doesn't disappoint. We think these recipes are worth demonstrating and discussing. Come to this class and enjoy a few of this celebrity chef's recipes prepared by our staff. Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs, Creamy Tomato Bisque, Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo, Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon & Capers, and Boston Cream Pie. This menu will be paired with wine.
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Happy New Year - Kickstart to Easy and Healthy Recipes for 2021
We're all ready to start the New Year with a bright new perspective. Self-care and a healthy lifestyle are forefront on our minds. Join us in welcoming Chef Justin Brown, Chef de Cuisine for Pioneer College Caterers, as he shares a few exciting recipes and tips for the encouragement we need to begin again. "No Muffin Top" Muffins, Savory Keto Breakfast "Cookies", Spring into Health Asparagus and Roasted Beet Salad, Healthy Chicken PHO, and Ahi Tuna Wonton Tacos.
Add to CartAlsace Region Wine Dinner with George
A selection of brilliant, aromatic, primarily white wine is produced in the Alsace Region of France close to the Germany border. Join George and the Culinary Center Staff for a fun evening of delicious French dishes, fantastic wine, and lively conversation! Tonight's menu includes DLM's version of Tarte Flambé, Trout with Almonds, Coq au Riesling, Choucroute Garni, and Kugelhoph (raisin-filled yeast bread).
Add to CartDecadent Chocolate Desserts
Just in time for Valentine's Day, these luscious, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate desserts are perfect for sharing with loved ones and friends. Learn from Pastry Chef Jeannette, ultimate techniques to make desserts that are not only delicious, but picture perfect. Wild Honey Raspberry Tart with a Pâte Sablée Crust, topped with Belgian Chocolate Ganache and Fresh Raspberries; a silky Triple Chocolate Cake; and individual Chocolate Ganache Tarts topped with Strawberries. This menu will be served with an appetizer plate and sparkling wine.
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Girls' Night: Out Galentine's Day
Grab a friend and celebrate with Chef Carrie and Teresa Kearney, CSW. This will be a fun evening of delicious food and brilliantly paired wines to complement each dish. This menu is perfect to enjoy with your BFF on a chilly winter evening. Carrot Tahini Soup, Winter Panzanella with Squash and Sage, Chicken with Shallots and Dijon, Roasted Italian Sausage with Utica Greens, and Salted Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Sour Cream.
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Valentine's Day Chocolate Box: Tempering Chocolate
In this class you will learn to temper chocolate; semi-sweet, dark, and white to make molded or free-form chocolates. In addition, Pastry Chef Jeannette will give instructions to create an edible chocolate bow to top desserts or cakes. You'll also learn to dip dry fruit, fresh fruits, nuts, and caramels, and make chocolates filled with Raspberry Ganache. We'll pack up a small box of chocolates for you to go! An appetizer plate and sparkling wine will be served in this class.
Add to CartSeafood Supper Club: Cod with Clams and Parsley
Join us for a delicious 3-course dinner featuring DLM's freshest seafood. The Culinary Center staff will prepare a seafood dinner using their favorite seafood recipes and incorporating them into a delicious sit down dinner. Dinner comes complete with the recipes for you to take and try at home. Reserve your spot for a different way to dine out! One glass of wine will be included. Additional wine or beer is available for purchase. White Bean Purée and Wilted Greens on Grilled Artisan Bread, Cod with Clams and Parsley, Sautéed Swiss Chard, and Triple Chocolate Loaf Cake.
Add to CartVirtual Class! Sunday Supper Salisbury Steak
Virtual Class
This is the menu for you if you're craving a classic, comforting meal. We think of Salisbury steak as a throw-back dish; one of those tried-and-truly delicious memories from childhood. Join Mary via Zoom and cook along for making the ultimate homemade "tv" dinner! Salisbury Steak, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Turtle Brownies. After you register for this class and prior to your event, you'll receive the recipes, grocery and equipment lists, prep notes, and a Zoom invitation for joining the fun!
Taco Tuesday
Tuesdays are for tacos! Join Sherry for this south of the border class and she'll show you how versatile the not-so-humble taco can be. These flavor combinations will get you excited for your next not-so-ordinary taco night. The menu is complete from a cheesy, meaty appetizer, to a citrusy-fresh dessert to cool the spiciness. Chorizo Queso with Tortilla Chips, Fresh Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw, Green Chili Carnitas Taco with Guacamole, Lime, & Cilantro, Chicken Chipotle Tacos, and Lime Squares with Turbinado Sugar. This menu will be served with beer.
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Food & Wine of Burgundy
Chef Carrie and George team up again for an incredible evening highlighting the Burgundy Region of France. Known all over the world for its excellent wine production, Burgundy has a distinctive cuisine of treasured classic dishes with a rich history. Gougères (cheese puffs), Oeufs en Meurette (eggs poached in red wine), Poulet Madame Gaston Gerard (chicken in a simple, elegant mustard cream sauce), Boeuf Bourguignon (beef stew), and Poires au Vin (pears poached in wine and cassis).
Add to CartFood & Wine Italian Dinner Table
This evening will be a wonderful dining experience with Mary's five-course menu, enhanced by Teresa's excellent wine choices. We believe the type of wine on the table is just as important as the food; complementing the dining experience by highlighting the complex flavors in the dishes, making every meal a special occasion. Join us for this flavor-packed menu. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Italian Wedding Soup, Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragu, Hanger Steak with Balsamic Gastrique and Arugula, and Chocolate Budino with Hazelnut Crumble.
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Enchanted Morocco
Couples' Class
We know Paris is the most romantic destination but equal enchantment, wonder, and thrill come to mind when thinking of the "Paris" of Northern Africa. Join Chef Justin as we explore the flavors of Morocco with this delicious menu. Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad, Tomato Braised Moroccan Lamb Meatballs and Sweet Potatoes, and Lemon Chicken Shish Kebabs with Red Pepper Couscous and Pita Bread. For a light, fresh finish you'll love Baked Apples with Yogurt, Honey, Walnuts, and Tuile Cookie. This menu will be paired with wine.
Price is per couple. Please enter one name.
Virtual Class! Knife Skills
Virtual Class
Ready your cutting board and sharpen your chef's knife to chop along with Chef Carrie. Consistent cutting techniques not only enhance visual appeal, but ensure your food is cooked to a uniform degree of doneness. Chef Carrie will teach you a variety of basic and advanced techniques. You'll learn to hold your knife correctly for executing various knife cuts and shapes, from the julienne to the brunoise. Lastly, you'll learn how to select, wield, sharpen, and store knives. By the end of this class, you'll look forward to your next mise en place. After you register for this class, you'll receive a grocery and equipment list, prep notes and Zoom invitation.
Seafood Supper Club: Gambas al Ajillo
Join us for a delicious 3-course dinner featuring DLM's freshest seafood. The Culinary Center staff will prepare a seafood dinner using their favorite seafood recipes and incorporating them into a delicious sit down dinner. Dinner comes complete with the recipes for you to take and try at home. Reserve your spot for a different way to dine out! One glass of wine will be included. Additional wine or beer is available for purchase. Cheese and Olive Plate, Tortilla Espanola, Gambas al Ajillo with Rice and DLM Crusty Artisan Bread, and Flan.
Add to CartSpring Celebration
Couples' Class
Revive your taste buds with the fresh tastes of spring with a menu centered on a collection of delightful seasonal recipes. Mary's menu highlights the citrusy and savory flavors we crave as temperatures gradually rise, and the earth seems to come to life again. Join us for this lovely spring menu: Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Sauce; Fresh Spring Greens dressed in a bright Lemon-Lime Vinaigrette; Farfalle "Butterfly" Pasta with salty, umami Prosciutto Mushrooms and Spring Peas in Creamy Lemon Sauce; Rack of Lamb with Herby Compound Butter; Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese; and Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries. This menu will be paired with wine.
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Wine 101
Join Wine Department Manager George Punter, CSW, for an informative class learning all about the wonderful world of wine. We'll use our sense of sight, smell, taste, and touch to help understand wine basics. We'll discuss how wine is made and how viticulture, vinification, and location all work together. George will lead us on an evaluation of six different wines. Light snacks will be served.
Add to CartCook the Book; Quick and Simple Jacques Pépin
Learn how the winner of 16 James Beard Awards and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award winner actually cooks at home. Easy and uncomplicated, this cookbook is filled with surprisingly achievable and impressive fare for your home kitchen. Mom's Cheese and Spinach Soufflé, Arctic Char with Lemon Vinaigrette, Potatoes with Walnuts and Croutons, and Raspberry Gratin. This menu will be paired with wine.
Add to CartIrish Eyes are Smiling
These rich, comforting dishes are delicious no matter how you celebrate St. Patrick's Day. And, of course we'll have plenty of Irish beer choices to complement your meal. Join us for this traditional Irish dinner for an extra dose of good luck! Guinness Irish Beef Stew with Irish Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Biscuits, and decadent Irish Cream Cupcakes. This menu will be served with beer.
Add to CartCalifornia's Central Coast Food & Wine
This specific area, including Paso Robles, may be known as wine country, but it also is the haven for food lovers of California's casual cool cuisine. Join Chef Carrie and George for a culinary road trip through the Central Coast of California's delicious wine country! Shrimp and Cucumber Tostados, Almond Farro Salad with Goat Cheese, Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes, Skirt Steak with Lentils and Herbs, and Rhubarb and Strawberry Meringue.
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Southern Coastal Brunch
Couples' Class
From Easter to Mother's Day, and every weekend in between, brunch is a most delightful way to spend a leisurely morning that segues into afternoon. The brunch experience that tops all brunches is Southern-style. Casual or formal, the Low Country has a knack for this relaxed way of dining. Join Chef Justin Brown for this deliciously southern menu. Praline Biscuits, Crab Cake Benedict served over Potato Latkes and Grilled Asparagus, easy Salmon Mousse served with Cheddar Crackers, Brussels Sprout Salad with Blackened Shrimp, and Key Lime Pie Shooters. This menu will be served with sparkling wines.
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Taste + Table Spain
Taste + Table Join us for a dining experience sharing wonderful food and wine. You'll find no formal class or instruction, just fabulous four-course menus with expertly paired wines. For these dining events, we've chosen a variety of wonderful wine growing areas from all over the globe, and a beer tasting menu too!
Spain is one of the most beautiful wine producing nations in the world, offering an incredible variety of world-class wines. Our wine experts will choose the most complementary pairings for this delicious menu. Gazpacho, Seafood Fideau, Albongias, and Churros. Wine is paired with each course.
Today's Middle Eastern Cuisine
Norma's menu is a beautiful display of Middle Eastern creations. Despite the diversity of the Middle Eastern culture, there is a homogenous quality in the cuisine as seen in the use of ingredients and complexity of flavors. Join us for this richly authentic menu. Hummus with Confit Garlic Tahini and Pickled Vegetables; Muhammara (Roasted Pepper Dip) served with warm Pita; Eggplant Salad with Lemon Paste and Pickled Chilies; Lamb Shawarma and Saffron Rice with Pistachio and Mixed Herbs; and Mint and Pistachio Chocolate Refrigerator Cake Squares. This menu will be paired with wine.
Add to CartAlsace Region Wine Dinner With George
A selection of brilliant, aromatic, primarily white wine is produced in the Alsace Region of France close to the Germany border. Join George and the Culinary Center Staff for a fun evening of delicious French dishes, fantastic wine, and lively conversation! Tonight's menu includes DLM's version of Tarte Flambé, Trout with Almonds, Coq au Riesling, Choucroute Garni, and Kugelhoph (raisin-filled yeast bread).
Add to CartTaste + Table Sonoma County
Taste + Table Join us for a dining experience sharing wonderful food and wine. You'll find no formal class or instruction, just fabulous four-course menus with expertly paired wines. For these dining events, we've chosen a variety of exciting wine growing areas from all over the globe, and a beer tasting menu too!
Sonoma County is comprised of three main areas, Sonoma Valley, Northern Sonoma, and Sonoma Coast, making it the most diverse wine-growing region in the US. Join us for this delicious four-course menu with several different wine varietals. Artichoke Soup, California-Style Thai Pizza, Charred Beef with "Salad Bowl" Salsa, and Almond Ice with Glazed Cherries. Wine is paired with each course.
Virtual Class! Sunday Supper Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Quick Bolognese
Virtual Class
One of the most versatile dumplings is gnocchi. Mary will show you how to make these pillowy gems using creamy ricotta cheese. She'll demonstrate how to form it using a fork, or purchase a simple gnocchi board from the Culinary Center ($7). Learn to make Quick Bolognese Sauce, Blistered Broccolini, and for dessert, an easy Chocolate Sheet Cake with Italian Buttercream Icing. After you register for this class and prior to your event, you'll receive the recipes, grocery and equipment lists, prep notes, and a Zoom invitation for joining the fun!
Virtual Class! Fresh and Fried Spring Rolls
Virtual Class
Learn to master spring rolls in your own kitchen. You'll learn the process of making two types of popular spring rolls. Chef Carrie will show you how to roll fresh "Salad-Style" Rolls made with Rice Wrappers, or Fresh Lettuce Leaves, with plenty of aromatic Herbs, Shrimp, and Pork. Also on tonight's menu will be the classic, Crab and Pork Vietnamese-Style Fried Spring Rolls with Cellophane Noodles, plenty of Black Pepper, and a side of Nuoc Cham for dipping. This is a fun cook-along class you won't want to miss! After you register for this class and prior to your event, you'll receive the recipes, grocery and equipment lists, prep notes, and a Zoom invitation for joining the fun!
Virtual Class! Sunday Supper Chicken Parmesan
Virtual Class
Cook along with Mary in your own home and learn the steps for making this restaurant-favorite dish. You'll learn how to pound a chicken breast, encrust it in a Parmesan coating, and then fry it to a golden brown. Topped with Homemade Tomato Sauce and a generous amount of melted cheese, this will surely be a family favorite. To round out the meal, you'll make an Italian House Salad, and a light, citrusy, Lemon Ricotta Cake. After you register for this class and prior to your event, you'll receive the recipes, grocery and equipment lists, prep notes, and a Zoom invitation for joining the fun!
Food & Wine of the Loire Valley
Join Chef Carrie and George as they explore the wine and food of the Loire Valley. The valley is known for its nice weather, beautiful gardens, lazy rivers, and enchanted forests cherished by kings and the past Royal Courts of France. Come taste and sip what the Loire Valley has been known for throughout the centuries-all the good things in life! Pork Rillettes, Fresh Water Fish with Buerre Blanc Sauce, Canard au Miel (honey lacquered duck breast), Cheese and Salad Plate, and Tart Tartin.
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Taste of France
You'll learn how easy it is to accomplish great tasting French cooking simply by using the best ingredients and a few culinary skills. Join us for this delicious menu: Tapenade Canapés with Goat Cheese, French Tarragon Chicken, Baked Pilaf, made with onions, butter, and chicken stock, then baked in the oven to achieve a delicate texture, and Creamy Dark Chocolate Mousse. This menu will be paired with wine.
Add to CartFood & Wine Italian Dinner Table
This evening will be a wonderful dining experience with Mary's five-course menu, enhanced by Teresa's excellent wine choices. We believe the type of wine on the table is just as important as the food; complementing the dining experience by highlighting the complex flavors in the dishes, making every meal a special occasion. Join us for this flavor-packed menu. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Italian Wedding Soup, Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragu, Hanger Steak with Balsamic Gastrique and Arugula, and Chocolate Budino with Hazelnut Crumble.
Add to CartTaste + Table Beer!
Taste + Table Join us for a dining experience sharing wonderful food and wine. You'll find no formal class or instruction, just fabulous four-course menus with expertly paired wines. For these dining events, we've chosen a variety of wonderful wine growing areas all over the globe, and a beer tasting menu too!
This Taste + Table is for the all the beer lovers. Beer is the perfect pairing for these hearty courses. Join us for this flavor-packed menu that highlights a variety of beers. Sweet and spicy, Maple and Sriracha Glazed Thick Cut Bacon, Crispy Baja Fish Tacos, Texas Style Chile Con Carne, and Stout Chocolate Cake. Each dish will be paired with beer.
Paris in the Spring
Couples' Brunch Class
Join Sherry for a French-inspired brunch served small-plate style. Each plate is a fantastic offering of the glorious flavors of French cuisine. Buttery Baked Brie with Fragrant Roasted Berries, Fresh Spring Mix Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, Niçoise Tartine, the classic Croque Monsieur, and an earthy Mushroom Goat Cheese Mini Quiche. For dessert, enjoy a delightful chocolate pastry, Petite Pains au Chocolat. Mimosas and French wine will be served with this menu.
Price is per couple. Please enter one name.
Taste + Table New Zealand
Taste + Table Join us for a dining experience sharing wonderful food and wine. You'll find no formal class or instruction, just fabulous four-course menus with expertly paired wines. For these dining events, we've chosen a variety of wonderful wine growing areas all over the globe, and a beer tasting menu too!
New Zealand, despite its small size (roughly the same size as Colorado), boasts a number of distinct growing regions. From Hawke's Bay, the oldest region in New Zealand, to Waitaki Valley, the youngest, and regions in between, these wines are top notch. Join us for this delightful menu. Green Shelled Mussels, Fresh Fried Fish and Chips, Meat Pies, and Kiwi Pavlova. Each course will be paired with wine.
Virtual Class! Take Out Thai
Virtual Class
Get creative with the exciting flavors of Thai cuisine. Join Chef Carrie via Zoom and learn how easy it is to make this salty, sweet, savory, spicy cuisine as you follow along in your kitchen. Carrie has chosen three of her favorite Thai dishes for a delicious variety. Tom Yum Gai, Chicken Satay with Cucumber Salad, and Shrimp Pad Thai. After you register for this class and prior to your event, you'll receive the recipes, grocery and equipment lists, prep notes, and a Zoom invitation for joining the fun!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Join Tom Perry for a fun and delicious Cinco de Mayo celebration! We'll kick start the event with Negra Modello Beer and Oven Roasted Jalapeño Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Peppers, Guacamole, Chipotle Salsa, and Tortilla Chips. Tom will demonstrate how easy it is to make Scratch-made Mexican Tamales featuring a flavorful Meat Filling wrapped around a Corn-based Masa Dough, and steamed in Corn Husks. These tamales will be the perfect pairing with Chili Rellenos (Cheese Stuffed Poblano Chili Peppers), Roasted Mexican Zucchini Squash, and a Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing. For dessert you'll enjoy a Custard Flan with Fresh Berries and Kahlúa Cream.
Add to CartExpand Your Wine Knowledge
This class with George Punter, CSW, will take you beyond wine basics and increase your knowledge of wine. George will focus on specific wine varieties and explain how and why wine complements food, and why certain wines would not be the best choice for some dishes. After this class you'll be excited to plan that wine and food dinner. Join us for this fun and educational experience. Small plates will be paired in this class.
Add to CartTaste + Table Chile
Taste + Table Join us for a dining experience sharing wonderful food and wine. You'll find no formal class or instruction, just fabulous four-course menus with expertly paired wines. For these dining events, we've chosen a variety of wonderful wine growing areas all over the globe, and a beer tasting menu too!
Besides being world renowned for its Cabernets, Chile has some unique varietal and intriguing blends. Common in many South American New World wines, the flavors are bright, juicy-fruit, big, and bold. Join us for these exciting pairings. Machas a la Parmesana, (salt water clams topped with wine, butter, and Parmesan), Cazvela de Mariscos (seafood stew), Churrasco Steak Sandwich, and Tres Leche Cake. Wine is paired with each course.
Spring Fling Feast
Couples' Class
Mary will show you how to prepare this meat option that many not be familiar. Rabbit, like chicken, is very versatile and popular in many countries. It's also a healthy, lean protein choice with almost no cholesterol. Its tender, delicate flavor makes it ideal for this springtime menu. Mushroom Puffs, Baby Arugula with Shaved Parmesan and Pine Nuts, Braised Rabbit with Wine and Rosemary, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Charred Cauliflower with Gremolata and Lemon Pudding Cakes with Fresh Mixed Berries. This menu will be paired with wine.
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Backyard Grill
Join the Culinary Staff as roll up our sleeves and kick off grilling season. We're excited for the warmer weather and happy to be outside again! We've put together a great variety of dishes you'll want to add to your grilling recipe collection. Tequila Lime Shrimp, Cherry Coke Baby Back Ribs, Bourbon BBQ Burger, and Grilled Strawberry Shortcakes with Vanilla Ice Cream. This menu will be paired with beer.
Add to CartLobstermania
Although our lobster folks from Maine won't be with us this year, we're excited to announce that we'll still be having one of our most popular Culinary Center events. Join us for a more intimate gathering as we celebrate this decadent crustacean we can't get enough of featuring a menu of all new lobster dishes: Lobster Bisque, Lobster & Shells Salad, Spicy Lobster and Clam Stew, and Almond Blueberry and Lemon Cake. This menu will be paired with wine. Beer will also be available for purchase.
Add to CartLobstermania
Although our lobster folks from Maine won't be with us this year, we're excited to announce that we'll still be having one of our most popular Culinary Center events. Join us for a more intimate gathering as we celebrate this decadent crustacean we can't get enough of featuring a menu of all new lobster dishes: Lobster Bisque, Lobster & Shells Salad, Spicy Lobster and Clam Stew, and Almond Blueberry and Lemon Cake. This menu will be paired with wine. Beer will also be available for purchase.
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