Cooking at the Cottage 

Grilled Vegetables

We're only halfway through summer, plenty of grilling fun left - especially now that garden produce is reaching its peak. Keep the heat out of the kitchen and keep the grill ready!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're taking the grill to the garden, or the garden to the grill - which ever way you like to think about it! If you've never had Grilled Romaine Salad, here's your chance! Perhaps your favorite will be a Plank-Roasted Pear Salad, or Grilled Zucchini, Squash and Eggplant Stacks with Feta-Olive layers. Plus, we share tips for extending your grilling prowess! 

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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 SUMMER Schedule here.
July Classes
SOLD OUT! Friday, July 19th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Seared Duck Breast with Blackberry Sauce ● Sautéed Salmon with Sauce Madagascar, Wilted Spinach and Whipped Potatoes ● Caramelized Peach Bread Pudding
POSTPONED . . . NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Saturday, July 20th ● 11:30 am - 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

SOLD OUT! Saturday, July 20th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Fresh Herb Macaroni & Cheese with Shrimp and a Feta Crust ● Scallopini of Pork stuffed with Aged Ham & Blue Cheese ● Sweet Buttermilk Biscuits with Warm Fresh Fruit & Sweet Cream

SOLD OUT! Monday, July 22nd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Grills Just Want to Have Fun ~ with Fish" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $55.00 We are taking it outside, so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various types of fish and seafood as well as fruits and vegetables.  We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook fish so it will be moist and flaky and how to know when this stage has been reached. After class, you will leave with a new found confidence when you light up the grill. Menu: Grilled Shrimp Fajitas with Mango Mint Salsa ● Pecan Crusted Salmon with Wild Rice Salad ● Grilled Cod with Fresh Herb Compound Butter & Grilled New Potatoes ● Grilled Tropical Pineapple & Bananas over Vanilla Ice Cream

3 SEATS LEFT! Tuesday, July 23rd ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Let's Stir Things Up!" ● Kids Hands On Class ● Dawn Byrd - Sullivan University ● $45.00  How much fun is it to get everything ready and make a Veggie Stir Fry with Shredded Chicken; crisp, crunchy and colorful.  Now on to Spaghetti with Fresh Pomodoro Sauce (basic tomato sauce) and Homemade Meatballs.  And let's finish with a Summer Fruit Granita (similar to an Italian Ice) for dessert; sweet & frosty.  YUM!!!  This class can easily be adapted to a vegetarian lifestyle. Kids need to have completed first grade to be eligible for this class!

Wednesday, July 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Embracing the Meatless Meal" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health and Wellness ● $45.00  There are many reasons why people choose a vegetarian lifestyle; for their health, the environment, their conscience and the global community.  No matter what the reason, delicious foods are a must. Discover new ways to make this happen in your own kitchen.  Menu: Phyllo Tarts with Toasted Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Basil ● Chimichurri Corn with BBQ Lentils ● Cranberry Almond Kale Salad ● Goat Cheese & Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Pepper with Orange Coriander Glaze ● Peach Cobbler

SOLD OUT! Friday, July 26th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Puff Pastry Bouchettes with Shrimp, Scallops & Crab in Spicy Cream Sauce ● Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion, Apples, Sage and Brandy Sauce ● Chocolate Pots de Crème with Fresh Berries

7 TABLES OPEN! Saturday, July 27th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Savory Spinach & Feta Cheesecake with Garlic Toast ● Seared Breast of Duck with Shallots and Orange Sauce ● Puff Pastry Napoleon with Poached Pears, Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce

SOLD OUT! Monday, July 29th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating" ● Kids Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Certified Pastry Culinarian ● $50.00 Learn the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics that will be covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making homemade buttercream frosting and much more. Each student will be provided with a 6 inch cake to decorate and take home. **Ask for your supply list at signup.  We offer these items for sale at the Cottage along with a 10% class discount on your purchase. Kids need to have completed first grade to be eligible for this class!

Monday, July 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "That's Entertaining" ● Demonstration Class ● Tim Laird - America's CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer ~ Brown Forman ● $50.00 Whether you are entertaining four or forty, Tim will share his secrets to making easy and delicious food and cocktails.  We begin by making and sampling a signature cocktail and speak to sparkling ideas with champagne.  Demonstration and sampling items include: Signature Cocktail - French Lemonade ● Cajun Shrimp on a Cucumber ● Poached Salmon ~ decorated for a party ● Steakhouse Steak ~ you can make at home ● Black Raspberry Whipped Cream with Berries.  Tim will also be available to personally sign his book, "That's Entertaining!"

Wednesday, July 31st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Very Special Harvest" ● Demonstration Class ● Coby Ming - Harvest in NuLu ● $45.00  Eating seasonally is an incredible experience; enjoying fruits and vegetables that are grown, picked and brought directly from the farm to the table. Let's make the most of, without a doubt, the best season of the year with this glorious meal.  Menu: Harvest Baines Sauce & Cream Cheese Crostini ● Wedge Salad with Kenny's Blue Gouda, Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk Chive Dressing & Pretzel Croutons ● Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken served with Savory Bread Pudding & Smoked Peppercorn Gravy ● Strawberry Pudding with Fresh Gingersnap Cookies & Vanilla Whipped Cream
August Classes
Thursday, August 1st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Totally Tomatoes" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  Plump, juicy heirloom tomatoes are the garden's great late summer reward. Discover what makes each variety unique as well as creative ways to showcase these beauties! John will bring a large variety of heirloom tomatoes from his garden for use in this class.  Menu: Bruschetta with Marscapone Cheese topped with a Homemade Tomato Basil Marmalade ● Spicy Summer Gazpacho ● Heirloom Grape Tomato Caprese Salad with Ciliegine Mozzarella Cheese ● Margherita Flatbread Pizza ● Chicken, Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Tart with Cream Cheese Crust

SOLD OUT! Friday, August 2nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Lobster & Corn Chowder with Chipotle Chili ● Pan Seared Breast of Chicken with Roasted Garlic, Bacon, Pearl Onions & Herbed Jus ● Malted Waffle with Bananas Foster, Whipped Cream & Chocolate Shavings

4 TABLES LEFT! Saturday, August 3rd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Crabmeat & Lobster Gratin with Roasted Garlic Flatbread ● Chicken Breast with Sundried Cherries & Toasted Almonds ● Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Rum Spiked Crème Fraiche

Monday, August 5th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The Barbeque - Smoking It Low & Slow" ● Demonstration Class ● Eric Gould - Smoketown USA ● $55.00 ● Learn how you can create awesome smoked meats and delicious sides from the self-proclaimed "Jewish Redneck", owner of Smoketown USA. If you have experienced his food before, you know what we're talking about! You will learn basic BBQ techniques; discuss various equipment, smoking woods, popular meats, sauces/rubs and seasonings and how to put it all together. Menu:  Chicken ● Ribs ● Pork Butt ● Potato Salad ● Cabbage Salad ● Baked Beans

Friday, August 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Pot Stickers with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce ● Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin with Capanotta & Roasted Potatoes ● Fresh Fruit Trifle with Lemon Mascarpone Mousse

5 TABLES OPEN! Saturday, August 10th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp on Herb Grits ● Boneless Loin of Pork with Rosemary & Greek Olives ● Peach Bourbon Crème Brulee with Cinnamon Scented Cream

A PREVIEW OF SUMMER CLASSES is available for viewing -- Our Full Cooking Class Schedule is always on our website  Click here! -- check them out! 
Vegetables on the Grill
Part One
Grilling Zucchini
Grilling Eggplant
Grilling Corn
recipeone RECIPE: High-Heat Grilled Romaine Salad
Part 2: Special Techniques
Part 2: Special Techniques
Part 2: Special Techniques
recipetwo RECIPE: Plank-Roasted Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Part 3: Wood and Salt
Wood Planks
Wood Planks
Salt Blocks
Salt Blocks
Grilling Gear
recipethree RECIPE: Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash Stacks with Feta and Black Olives
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review

Make the most of these grilling days and all of the garden freshness around us!

Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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