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Getting together with others is one of the most special parts of the holiday season. And, where there's people, there's food to be served! It's a great time to bring out some holiday fare and serve it with a little flair.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're here to inspire you with several easy appetizers that will fit right into the convivial mood of the season. You'll find Candied Cranberries with Brie, Roasted Squash Skewers with Herbed Aioli, Warm Sweet & Spicy Nuts, Smoked Salmon Crackers with Crispy Shallots and Dill Cream, Herbed Garlic Cheese Bread, and miniature Peppermint Mocha Cremes. Good times are just around the corner. Our best to you this festive season!
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Our COOKING CLASSES are packed with kitchen inspiration and plenty of fun and laughter. REGISTER EARLY for the best selection! Access the HOLIDAY Schedule here.
December Class
SOLD OUT!  Saturday, December 21st ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $65.00  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. For larger families, please call for special pricing. Class is limited to 12 houses.

SOLD OUT! Saturday, December 21st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Stewed Ratatouille of Vegetables with Shrimp & Crabmeat ● Pork Medallions with Apples, Cranberries & Brandy Cream Sauce ● Christmas Spiced Pumpkin Crème Brulee

SOLD OUT!  Sunday, December 22nd ● 1:00 - 3:30 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $65.00  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. For larger families, please call for special pricing. Class is limited to 12 houses.
January Classes
Friday, January 3rd 6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night"
* Hands On Class * David Moeller - Sullivan University * $90.00 for two  Menu:  Crab Cakes with Spicy Creole Cream Sauce * Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Sauce, Whipped Potatoes & Sautéed Vegetables * Chocolate Pots de Crème with Macerated Berries

Saturday, January 4th  6:30 - 8:30 pm  "Date Night"
Hands On Class  Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone  $90.00 for two  Menu: Ratatouille of Vegetables with Shrimp & Crabmeat  Seared Chicken Scaloppini with Cranberry Orange Beurre Blanc  Peanut Butter Mousse Tarts with a Chocolate Bottom

Friday, January 10th  6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night"
Hands On Class  David Moeller - Sullivan University  $90.00 for two  Menu: Shrimp & Grits with Andouille "Red Eye Gravy"  Seared Pork Loin Chops with Prosciutto Ham Stuffing & White Wine Sage Sauce, Roasted Vegetables  Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding with Chocolate Sauce

Saturday, January 11th  11:30 - 2:00 pm  "Mastering the Art of Soup"  Hands On Class  David Moeller - Sullivan University  $55.00 Always a favorite! Learn how to create a pot of soup without relying upon a recipe!  Start by opening your refrigerator and let your imagination run wild. You will learn to make stock and be able to choose the main flavoring ingredient for your soup, such as chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, corn, tomato, etc. From there the sky is the limit on designing your unique pot of soup!Yummy! Vegetarian friendly

Saturday, January 11th  6:30 - 8:30 pm  "Date Night"
Hands On Class * Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone  $90.00 for two  Menu: Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crispy Pita Wedges  Medallion of Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Demi Glace  Brown Sugar Maple Bread Pudding with Warm Brandy Sauce

Monday, January 13th  6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Super Foods For A Super You"  Demonstration Class * Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness  $45.00  Start the New Year off on a healthy note.  A menu packed with healthy ingredients to energize your new year! (Gluten-Free)  Menu: Avocado Seviche with Chia Seed Crispbread * Mushroom Lentil Soup * Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Almonds, Blueberries and Rosemary Vinaigrette *Oven Roasted Salmon with Swiss Chard and Turmeric Sauce  Dark Chocolate, Raspberry and Greek Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Granola

Tuesdays, January 14th through February 18th  6:30 - 9:00 pm  "Basic Training 101" Hands On Class * David Moeller - Sullivan University  $475.00 for a Six Week course  A six week series of HANDS ON training, guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! This class is designed for all students from the beginning cook to the cook who wants to fine-tune their skills and understand the "whys" of cooking! During this course, you will learn proper knife skills, stocks and basic sauce making, soups, salads, vinaigrettes, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan frying, deep-frying and grilling. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces & how to truss meat correctly. You will learn about cooking beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and starches. After this course, you will feel much more confident in the kitchen & motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week if you wish.

Wednesday, January 15th  11:30 - 2:00 pm * "Lunch with the Girls"  Demonstration Class * John Plymale - Porcini  $45.00  The holidays are behind us and life has begun to return to normal.  Call your friends and make a date to have "lunch with the girls" to catch up and start the new year off right. Menu: Spicy Bloody Mary  Classic Chicken Picatta  Roasted Acorn Squash Bread Pudding  Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino Cheese, Golden Raisins & Brown Butter  Apple Pie Bowl with Cinnamon Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce Drizzle

Thursday, January 16th * 6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Mmm - Meatless Meals"  Demonstration Class * Coby Ming - Harvest * $45.00  Meat lovers & vegetarians alike will enjoy a meatless meal, full of creativity and packed with flavor. Learn some new ways to make your vegetables shine.  Menu: Sweet Potato Falafel with Herb Tzatziki & Pickled Vegetable Relish * Wilted Leaf Lettuce Salad with Sunny Side Up Egg, Asiago Toast & Warm Sherry Vinaigrette  Roasted Vegetable Turnover with Butternut Asiago Jus served with a Spicy Salad * Chocolate Chess Pie with Spiced Pecans & Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

Friday, January 17th * 6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night"  Hands On Class  David Moeller - Sullivan University  $90.00 for two  Menu: Duck Empanadas with Chipotle Molasses Aioli  Horseradish Dijon Crusted Salmon with Shrimp & Scallop Ragout  New York Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Apple Compote

Saturday, January 18th * 11:30 - 2:00 pm * "No-Knead Artisan Breads" ● Demonstration Class ● Brad Dillon - Brad's Designer Breads ● $45.00 Popularized by the Sullivan Street Bakery in New York, no-knead bread baking has revolutionized the ability of a home baker to produce a tasty, crusty loaf of bread with a minimum of mess and equipment. Forget the pre-ferments, impossibly expensive steam injection ovens and difficult folding techniques. With the four basic ingredients, patience and a Dutch oven, your friends will wonder if the bread you are serving them at your next dinner party was purchased at that popular crusty bread shop in town. It's that good and easy! Menu: Basic French Boule ● Asiago-Garlic-Black Pepper Loaf ● Cinnamon-Walnut-Cranberry Loaf ● Irish Soda Bread and suggestions for other variations

Saturday, January 18th  6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night"
Hands On Class * Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone  $90.00 for two. Menu: Pernod Laced Shrimp on Herbed Grit Cakes  Boneless Pork Chop with Sauce Dijonnaise and Proscuitto Ham  Flambéed Apples & Pecans on Biscuits with Vanilla Ice Cream
   
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recipeone RECIPE: Candied Cranberries and Brie
Cranberry Tips
recipetwo RECIPE: Warm, Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts
RECIPE: Warm, Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts
recipethree RECIPE: Warm, Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts
Nut Tips
recipefour RECIPE: Smoked Salmon with Crispy Shallot and Dilled Cream
Salmon Tips
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recipefive RECIPE: Herbed Garlic Cheese Bread
Cheese Bread Tips
recipesix Peppermint Mocha Cordials
Cordial TIps
Cookbook Review

We wish you a season full of sharing good food and great times with friends and family!
Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

Cooking at the Cottage

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