● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Shrimp and Corn Chowder ● Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya with Black Beans and Rice ● Grand Marnier Soufflé

Saturday, April 11th 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Run for the Roses ~ Derby Cookie Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Cathy Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $55.00  Get ready for the first Saturday in May and learn to create masterpieces that will make the perfect contribution to your Derby party and wow your guests!  Students will learn the how to's of cookie decorating, including outlining and flooding, a beautiful watercolor technique, learning to pipe royal icing and other decorating techniques that can be used on different seasonal cookies. Each student will take home four decorated cookies as well as the recipes for Cathy's sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies and royal icing.  Cookies that will be made include: The Ultimate Derby Hat ● Derby Horse adorned with the Garland of Roses ● Jockey Silk and Cap

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, April 11th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Garlic Crostini ● Braised Beef Tenderloin Tips with Red Wine and Caramelized Vegetables ● Peanut Butter, Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Crème Fraîche

Monday, April 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Enjoy Your Own Derby Party" ● Demonstration Class ● Gail Crawford - Jefferson Community & Technical College ● $50.00  What a novel idea ~ hosting a Derby Party with great food and drinks, all of which you will be able to enjoy for yourself!  Learn how to take traditional Derby foods and make them spectacular.  Get tips on building a Kentucky Cheese Tray that will be a topic of conversation.  Sound like your kind of class?  Menu: Bourbon and St. Germaine Julep ● Pimento Cheese Crostini with Candied Bacon ● Benedictine Crostini with Green Olives garnished with Watercress ● Bourbon Marinated Mushrooms ● Smoked Turkey Wraps with Cream Cheese, Country Ham and Green Chilies ● Blue Cheese Grits topped with Beef Tenderloin and Pick a Pepper Sauce ● Quinoa Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans, Strawberries, Red Onion and Citrus Vinaigrette ● Chocolate Bourbon Pot de Crèmes with Peanut Butter Caramel, Whipped Cream and Sea Salt ● Grandmas Oatmeal Cake with Caramelized Pecan and Coconut Frosting

Tuesday, April 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basic Fresh Fish Cookery" ● Demonstration Class * Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm * $50.00  Everything you ever wanted to know about cooking fresh fish, but were afraid to ask until now - will be revealed in this class!  Lelia will cover purchasing, prepping and preparing fish using different cooking methods. Menu: Braised Tilapia with Plum Tomatoes over Classic Mashed Potatoes ● Sautéed Rainbow Trout with Sesame Oil and Chives ● Baked Cod with Herbed Parmesan Crust with Roasted Spring Vegetables ● Amaretto Almond Pound Cake with Fresh Fruit

Thursday, April 16th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "The Perfect Spring Luncheon" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  Take the opportunity to have a girls day out before the hustle and bustle of Derby, the end of school and Summer vacations.  You can recreate this menu and serve a lovely luncheon to a bride-to-be or special friends.  Menu: Melon Ball Cocktail ● Arugula Citrus Salad with Toasted Cashews, Shaved Pecorino Romano Cheese and Blood Orange Vinaigrette ● Grilled Chicken Brochettes with Curried Asparagus Couscous with Golden Raisins and Almonds ● Rhubarb Raspberry Cheesecake Squares

Thursday, April 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Hone Your Knife Skills" ● Hands On Class ● Ed Bartush - Wusthof Trident Cutlery ● $45.00  Whether you are just learning or need a refresher course, don't miss out on this class! Learn the ins and outs of choosing your cutlery, how to maintain the edges and the proper handling of each knife. You will learn the proper way to slice, dice, chiffonade, mince and even carve. Proper knife skills will give you much more confidence when working in your kitchen! Ask anyone who has taken this class - it's worth every penny! This class is offered only twice a year, so sign up early to insure your spot! (no meal will be served in this class, so eat a little something before you come) Remember, you get a 10 percent discount off all purchases on class night so if you have wanted to begin or add to your knife collection, this is a great time to do so! Look at our large selection of Wusthof cutlery; we have the lowest possible prices. (Remember, we have knife sharpening available!)

● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: New England Seafood Chowder with Herbed Croutons ● Pork Saltimbocca (stuffed with sage, Swiss and prosciutto) with Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc Sauce ● Sherry Macerated Fruit with Warm Sabayon over Buttermilk Biscuits

Monday, April 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Campania" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00  We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our second tour - complete with new dishes. This is the thirteenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  Naples is the city at the heart of this region, situated beautifully on the Mediterranean coast overlooking the sea near the infamous town of Pompeii. In the food world, two scents are said to reign here:  the scent of items frying in olive oil and ragu.  Ask any Italian and they will tell you that this region has been blessed with the freshest and best water and grain in the county.  As a result, the pasta, pizza and espresso made here is unmatched.  Menu: Fusili alla Napolentana ~ a traditional dish from Naples that mixes a rich meat sauce with pancetta and beef then tossed fusilli pasta with seasoned ricotta cheese ● Pallottoline di Riso alla Napoletana ~ seasoned and fried rice balls served in a homemade chicken broth ● Baccala` con Pepperoni alla Napoletana ~ seasoned cod cooked in a tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions ● Zucchine alla Bella Napoli ~ pan fried zucchini layered with a tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella and oven baked ● Pastiera Napoletana ~ a crostata typical of Naples during Easter made with lemon zest, rum and a ricotta cheese filling

SOLD OUT!  Friday, April 24th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Leek and Brie Cheese Gratin ● Individual Cassoulet ~ a rustic, slow-cooked dish made with white beans and an assortment of meats ● Crepes Suzette

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, April 25th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Chicken and Sausage Creole in Puff Pastry ● Seared Salmon Filet with Shrimp and Crabmeat Veloute ● Bittersweet Chocolate Tarts with Toasted Meringue

Tuesdays, May 5th through June 9th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basic Training 101"

Wednesday, May 6th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Farmers Market Breakfast" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not kick it up a notch by visiting your local farmers market and preparing this meal with local farm fresh ingredients. Menu:  Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy ● Weisenburger Cheese Grits with Gouda ● Three Onion Quiche ● Breakfast Burrito with Local Black Beans, Eggs, Sausage, Veggies and Hot Pepper Butter ● Morning Glory Muffin

Thursday, May 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Cinco de Mayo Feast" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  No matter what the day, you can still celebrate like it's the fifth of May!  Using these bold flavors you can turn your every day meals into a party. It is perfect for casual entertaining in the warm months to come!   Menu:  Crab, Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad topped with Salsa Verde ● Braised Beef Tostado ~ corn tortilla, queso fresco, refried beans, red onion, salsa, cilantro, sour cream ● Chipotle Barbeque Grilled Chicken Thighs ● Spicy Jalapeno Mexican Rice ● Ancho Chile Skillet Corn Bread ●  Mini Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

Friday, May 8th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Duck and Caramelized Onion Empanadas with Chipotle Molasses Aioli ● Seared Pork Loin Chops with Jambalaya ● Bananas Foster with Ice Cream and Pecan Brittle

Saturday, May 9th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Every Girl Loves a Tea Party" ● Demonstration Class ● Cathy Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $50.00  Treat your mom or that special woman in your life to an early Mother's Day present with this afternoon tea.  Spending time together, learning something new and enjoying delicious treats is a wonderful way to show her that she has a special place in your heart.  Cathy will be starting you off with a Champagne Bellini.  After that, she will be teaching you how to make an assortment of tea sandwiches, a lovely scone and an assortment of desserts. You will learn to brew a proper pot of tea in addition to being served refreshing fruit tea and lavender lemonade. Cathy will also demonstrate how to make a Tussy Mussy ~ a small fresh flower arrangement in a Lace paper doily ~ for the table.  This is a gift she will always treasure!  And keep in mind that a sweet and fun Tea is perfect for an upcoming shower or small wedding party.  Menu: Three types of Finger Sandwiches ~ Shrimp and Dill on Toast, Cucumber and Chive Butter Sandwiches, Mini Swiss, Ham and Apple Panini Sandwiches ● Lemon Rosemary Scones with a Tart Lemon Glaze ● Desserts ~ Fresh Strawberry Tart with Chantilly Cream, Triple Vanilla Brownies, Lavender Butter Cookies, Rosewater Meringue Kiss ● Lavender Lemonade ● Fruit Tea ● Champagne Bellini

Saturday, May 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Savory Spinach and Parmesan Cheesecake with Savory Whipped Cream ● Seared Medallion of Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce ● Bananas Foster on Buttermilk Biscuits with Vanilla Ice Cream

Wednesday, May 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University

Thursday, May 14th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Take a Trip to Margaritaville" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  Longing for a trip to the islands, craving that frozen concoction that helps you hang on?  A class inspired by Key West and the song Margaritaville, will take us there, if only for a little while; and who can resist a taste of Key West?  Menu: Classic Margarita ● Conch Fritters ● Shrimp Tacos with Mango, Jalapeno and Cilantro ● Fried Clam Po Boy with Red Pepper Aioli ● Peppered White Bean Mash ● Frozen Margarita Mousse Torte

Thursday, May 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Puglia" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00  We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our second tour - complete with new dishes. This is the fourteenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  Due to it's relative proximity with Greece, this region has a histoic and traditional story that reflects the colors, flavors and tastes of its neighboring country. It is said that the cuisine of the region is simple, rural and pastoral.  This region is also well known for it's picturesque yet unexpected onion domed tight lined villages with colors and flower boxes on hilly slopes.  Bordering the Adriatic it is sunny and beautiful year round.  Seafood is also a very important staple in the food prepared in the region. Tomatoes and vegetables are used frequently as are the simple homemade variations on pastas with semola flour and water.  Menu: Pizza di Patate ~ Baked Potato Pizza ~ mashed potatoes layered lightly with a tomato sauce then topped with more potatoes and finished off in the oven with capers, black olives and a hint of anchovies ● Orecchiette con Braciolette ~ homemade semolina and white flour pasta tossed with a meat sauce and stuffed meat rolls ● Cocuzze alla Puviredda - Poor Man's Zucchini ~ sliced zucchini, pan fried with mint, parsley, garlic, oil and a hint of vinegar ● Dita di Apostoli - Apostles Fingers ~ egg white rolls, filled with a chocolate ricotta filling, sprinkled with a cinnamon and powder sugar coating

Friday, May 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Pancetta, Chevre, Caramelized Pears, Spiced Pecans and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette ● Seared Salmon with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Vegetables and Herbed Butter ● Malted Waffles with Caramelized Apple and Bourbon Sauce

Saturday, May 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $95.00 for two  Menu: New England Seafood Chowder with Garlic Croutons ● Chicken Breast stuffed with Aged Ham and Cheese with Herbed Veloute ● Lemon Scented Cheesecake with Bourbon Marinated Strawberries