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Crepes: Sweet and Savory

Light and delicate, sweet or savory, crepes are realizing a renaissance and gaining renewed appreciation as an impressive, yet deceptively easy entree or dessert presentation.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're joining the crepe revival by delving into the basics of making crepes, then enjoying them folded in a sweet citrusy crepe, a savory seafood crepe, then stacked in a very remarkable Gateau de Crepes. Crepes beg for improvisation and we get you started with some inspirational ideas.

Crepes - Sweet and Savory

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Our COOKING CLASSES are packed with kitchen inspiration and plenty of fun and laughter. REGISTER EARLY for the best selection! Plan an evening out now! Access the SPRING 2013 Class Schedule and details for each class here.

MORE SPRING CLASSES AVAILABLE -- Our Cooking Class Schedule is always on our website  Click here! -- check them out! 
Thursday, April 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Meet Me in the Winner's Circle" Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00 Derby is a celebration of history, horses, fashion, food and, of course, bourbon. This dinner of Derby classics is sure to put you in the winner's circle with your guests!  Menu: Kentucky Bibb Lettuce Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, and Toasted Almonds dressed with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette ● Roasted Black Angus Tenderloin served with Homemade Henry Bain Sauce and Gorgonzola Horseradish Sauce ● Grilled Spring Asparagus with Fresh Lemon and Thyme served Chilled ● Roasted Garlic, Sharp Cheddar and Fontina Cheese Grits ● Commonwealth Tart with Bourbon Crème Anglaise and Woodford Reserve Whipped Cream

SOLD OUT! Friday, April 19th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu:  Duck and Caramelized Onion Spring Rolls with Sweet Spicy Dipping Sauce ● Beef Tenderloin with Truffled Cognac Sauce, Spaetzle and Sauteed Vegetables ● Pear and Brie Cheese Vol au Vents served with Ice Cream

3 TABLES OPEN! Saturday, April 20th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: White Truffle Soft Scrambled Eggs with Bacon and Chives ● Seared Filet of Sole with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce ● Warm Strawberry Shortcake

SOLD OUT! Monday, April 22nd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The Crêperie Is Now Open!" ● Hands On Class ● Najla Aswad - Najla's Specialty Foods, Inc. ● $55.00  The crêpe, originating in France, is  a delicate wrapper that can be sweet or savory, but is always delicious. A crêperie may be a carry out restaurant or stall, serving crêpes as a form of fast food or street food, or may be a more formal sit-down restaurant or café.   Najla will cover the basics of crepes - traditional egg and milk, chocolate and savory herb crepes and she will demonstrate how to make crepes using different kitchen pans, the technique of flambee as well as creative ways to use crêpes such as hors d'oeuvres, manicotti and layered crepe cakes. Then you will try your hand at making these delicacies!  Menu: Baked Apple Crepes with Caramel Sauce ● Baked Herbed Manicotti (ricotta stuffed crêpes) - you'll never use pasta shells again! ● Chicken, Herb & Mushroom in Herbed Crêpes ● Smoked Salmon & Dill Crêpe Hors d'oeuvres ● Mille Crepe - Lady Mendl's 20 layer Crepe Cake ● Crepe Cup Sundaes

Wednesday, April 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italian Cuisine ~ Abbruzio e Molise" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00 This is the eleventh of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy! This region sits bordering the center of the adriatic sea.  As it is a warmer climate, many of the dishes typical of the region are made with red tomatoes or hot red peppers.  The famous Aglio Olio e Pepperoncino pasta is traditional of the region as are many of the spicier dishes coming out of Italy.  Menu: Pizza Rustica - Rustic Pizza ~ homemade dough stuffed with fresh mozzarella, ham and sausage & eggs oven baked ● Polenta Sulla Spianatura ~  polenta on a wooden board; a very home style dinner of cooked polenta spread on a table then topped with a thick and tasty spicy tomato and sausage ragu ●  Angello alle Olive - lamb chops with herbs & topped with a spicy black olive & lemon salsa ●  Piselli con Guanciale ~  peas with bacon & onions ● Ciambellini Campagnole ~ baked oil and wine Cookies; these can be made also with a hint of spice either with anise seed, black pepper or crushed red pepper

Thursday, April 25th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Run for The Roses Brunch" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 Whether entertaining Derby guests or off to the track, brunch is a marvelous way to start the day.  This relaxed athmosphere lends itself to leisurely conversations before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.  Menu:  Ale 8 and Bourbon Slushie garnished with Fresh Kentucky Colonel Mint ● Frittata with Kentucky Country Ham, sauteed Sheltowee Farm Mushrooms, Caramelized Onion, White Cheddar, Provolone and Mozzarella Cheeses ● Kentucky Bourbon French Toast stuffed with sweetened Marscapone and Cream Cheese, dusted with Powdered Sugar ● Scalloped Potatoes with Vidallia Onion and Sharp Cheddar Cheese ● Oven Roasted Loin of Pork with Fresh Rosemary served with Jezabel Sauce ● Traditional Kentucky Spoon Bread

SOLD OUT! Friday, April 26th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ●  Tom Smith - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: California Dungeness Crab Cake with Citrus Aioli ● Seared Flat Iron Steak with Dijon Butter and Caramelized Red Onions served with Braised Swiss Chard and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Cream and Bacon Crumbles ● Pineapple Upside-Down cake

1 TABLES OPEN! Saturday, April 27th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Savory Black Pepper Goat Cheese Cake served with Horseradish Cream ● Boneless Pork Chop with Sauce Dijonaise ● Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding with Brandied Sweet Crème Fraiche
May Classes
Thursday, May 9th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Sinful Sunday Supper" ● Demostration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00   Take time to sit down at the table, surrounded by family or friends, and enjoy lively conversation, delicious food and once dessert is served, a walk down memory lane.  Menu: Homemade Cornmeal Chive Biscuits with Rosemary Compound Butter ● Chicken Zingerella ~ chicken with proscuitto, mushrooms, tarragon, olives and pimento served in a rich brown gravy ● Yukon Gold Potato and Artichoke Hash ● a Charlotte Russe ~ named by French chef and noted Russophile, Marie Antoine Carême, considered by many to be the father of French cuisine, eighteenth-century European aristocrats knew Charlotte Russe as a cake made of ladyfingers pressed into an elegant mold, filled with Diplomat cream garnished with cherries.

SOLD OUT! Friday, May 10th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night
Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Lobster and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese ● Pork Tenderloin with Horseradish and Dijon Mustard, Potato Gratin and Sauteed Vegetables ● Souffles with your choice of Grand Marnier, Kirsch or Bourbon

2 TABLES OPEN! Saturday, May 11th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu:  Seafood Pot Pie with a Crisp Pastry Crust ●  Seared Sirloin Steak with Sauce Bordelaise ●  Dark Chocolate Mousse with Sweet Cream and Drunken Berries

Monday, May 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Solo Suppers ~ How to Cook for One" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00   If you think cooking for one is grabbing a take-out or popping a pre-fab dinner into the microwave, then think again!  There are lots of busy folks who live alone, but who also love to cook and to eat well...and they don't want to make a large portion of a recipe and eat it for  4 days.  Join us for tips on how to shop and cook for one, how to plan recipes for one and  how to strategically plan for leftovers.  Menu:  Herb Roasted  Chicken, which will then become Chicken Curry with Coconut and Citrus and an Asian Chicken Salad ● Pork Tenderloin with Apple Butter Glaze which will transform to Pork Kabobs with Peanut Sauce over Quinoa ● Steamed Mussels with Leeks and White Wine for one ● Seasonal Fruit Cobbler for one  
A Primer on Crepes
recipeone RECIPE: Butter and Rum Crepes
RECIPE: Butter and Rum Crepes
RECIPE: Butter and Rum Crepes
basicsMaking Crepes
Tools for Making Crepes
recipetwo RECIPE: Crepes St. Jacques
RECIPE: Crepes St. Jacques
RECIPE: Crepes St. Jacques
improvImprovisation with Crepes
Improvisation with Crepes
Ready to go Fillings and Sauces
recipethree RECIPE: Gateau de Crepes
RECIPE: Gateau de Crepes
RECIPE: Gateau de Crepes
Gateau Tricks
Frosting
Gateau Tricks
Cookbook Review

Take pleasure in rediscovering crêpes and unleashing some culinary improvisation in the process!

Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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