Cooking at the Cottage 

Loads of Lemons

There's a harvest of tart going on right now. Gregarious and bold, friendly with so many foods, lemons declare their potent flavors with puckering yellow audacity this time of year.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we've set out to enjoy lemons in every way possible. You'll find lemons for every course set on the table, from appetizer, to soup, salad, entrée, dessert, and sweet snacks. Join us as we explore this fabulous fruit.

In This Issue:
Winter Cooking Classes
Know Your Lemons
APPETIZER: Chic Chèvre
SOUP: Avgolemono Soup
Zesting & Juicing Tools
SALAD: Preserved Lemons & Greens
ENTREE: Chicken Piccata
DESSERT: The Perfect Lemon Tart
More Lemon Tools
SNACK: Shortbread with Lemon Curd
BEVERAGE: Fresh Lemonade
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We've cooked up dozens of classes packed with kitchen inspiration and plenty of fun and laughter. Click here to view al of the offerings. REGISTER EARLY for the best selection! Plan an evening out now! Access the Winter 2012 Class Schedule and details for each class here. March classes have just been posted on our website -- sign up early for the best selection! 

SOLD OUT! Friday, February 17th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes Topped with Crawfish Etouffee ● Seared Flat Iron Steak with Béarnaise Sauce, Roasted Vegetables & Rice Pilaf ● Warm Poached Pears with Mascarpone Cheese & Caramel Sauce

WInter Cooking ClassesSOLD OUT! Saturday, February 18th ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class. Menu: Corn & Lump Crabmeat Soup with Herbed Flatbread ● Honey Poached Duck Breast with Dried Cherry Demi-Glace ● Pear & Almond Flambé over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Monday, February 20th ● Luigi Gelsomini - Luigi's Pizzeria & Pasta ● $45.00 ● "Legendary Pasta & Sauces" 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class. Who doesn't love delicious pasta, paired with a fresh green salad and a loaf of hot bread? Luigi is frequently asked to share his secrets for his wonderful pasta sauces and he will do just that in this class! Menu: Marsala Cream Sauce with Scallops served over Bow Tie Pasta ● Sausage Ragu served over Gnocchi ● Beef Pizzaiola served over Tagliatelle Pasta

SOLD OUT! Wednesday, February 22nd ● Ed Bartush - Wusthof Trident Cutlery ● $35.00 ● "Hone Your Knife Skills" ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class

SOLD OUT! Friday, February 24th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class. Menu: Wild Mushroom Bruschetta with Herbed Cream Sauce ● Pork Scallopini with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Pesto, Prosciutto Ham, White Wine Sauce and Bleu Cheese Polenta ● Warm Cherry Cobbler

Saturday, February 25th ● Brad Dillon - Brads Designer Breads ● $45.00 ● "Beyond No-Knead Artisan Breads" 11:30 am - 2:00 pm ● Demonstration Class. Brad is a member of the Bread Bakers' Guild of America and a bread aficionado. Once you have the basic No-Knead concept down, it's time to kick it up a notch. You can still use the basic No-Knead recipe, but the techniques you will learn in this class for forming and shaping dough into different finished products will bring a smile to your face and appreciation from your family and friends. Practice the basic stretch and fold technique that is the basis for forming structure in any artisan bread. Learn the basic bread baking concept of the Baker's Percentage and how to properly form a boule, baguette, or rolls all with the same classic dough. Learn the art of scoring your loaf so that it will expand in the way that you want it to look. Develop your own signature bread by perfecting your technique. Menu: Fougasse ● Epis ● Panne Siciliano

SOLD OUT! Saturday, February 25th ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Oven Roasted Garlic & Spinach Quiche with Black Pepper Crème Fraiche ● Pan Seared Loin of Lamb with Lemon, Rosemary & Olives ● Poached Winter Fruits with Warm Orange Sabayon Sauce

Monday, February 27th ● Roger Baylor - New Albanian Brewing Co. & Will Eaves, Cheesemonger - Lotsa Pasta ● $45.00 ● "Great Beer & Great Cheese Pairings" ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class Join us for a night of effervescent and creamy pairings. Beer and cheese play together like peanut butter and jelly for adults. The bitter of hops versus the sweetness of cream and the fizzing bubbles cut right thru a cheese's tendency to coat the mouth. We will be pairing curds and barley from our backyard to across the Atlantic. Some of our combos will be: Capriole's O'Bannon & Sierra Nevada's Celebration ● English Stilton & Brooklyn's Chocolate Stout ● Italian Toscano & New Albanian's Tunnelvision

Wednesday, February 29th ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 ● "Heavenly Aromas From Your Kitchen" ● 11:30 am - 2:00 pm ● Demonstration Class A simmering pot of soup on the stove, the smell of freshly baked scones wafting from the oven, what can be any better on a cold winter's day? There is nothing complicated about either but don't tell your family - they will think you have slaved all day in the kitchen. Menu: White Bean & Kale Soup with a Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Scone ● Beef, Wild Rice & Mushroom Stew with Parmesan Rosemary Scone ● Ginger Scone with Caramelized Pears & Ginger Cream

Wednesday, February 29th
● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 ● "Heavenly Aromas From Your Kitchen" ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class. A simmering pot of soup on the stove, the smell of freshly baked scones wafting from the oven, what can be any better on a cold winter's day? There is nothing complicated about either but don't tell your family - they will think you have slaved all day in the kitchen. Menu: White Bean & Kale Soup with a Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Scone ● Beef, Wild Rice & Mushroom Stew with Parmesan Rosemary Scone ● Ginger Scone with Caramelized Pears & Ginger Cream

Friday, March 2nd
● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Caesar Salad ● Build Your Own Gourmet Burger (Bison and New York strip) with Assorted Cheeses, Lettuces, Veggies and Other Toppings ● Chocolate Crème Brulee

Saturday, March 3rd ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Ratatouille of Vegetables with Crab, Shrimp & Crawfish ● Braised Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Onions & Red Wine ● Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Toasted Meringue

NEW DATE! - Monday, March 5th ● Mac McBride - Sullivan University ● $45.00 ● "Chick, Chick, Chicken" ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class Chicken is a basic go-to menu selection for most of us and can be prepared in multiple ways. While it seems basic, the perfectly roasted chicken is the true test of a skilled cook's ability. Chicken can be healthy, decadent or the ultimate comfort food based on its preparation. Menu: Perfectly Roasted Chicken with Pan Sauce ● Country Style Braised Chicken ● Creamy Mashed Potatoes ● Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fresh Tomato Sauce ● Homemade Chicken & Dumplings ● and you will learn how to breakdown a whole chicken (a huge savings to the pocketbook), debone, truss, brine, braise, roast, stuff and sauté.

Wednesday, March 7th Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 ● "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling..." ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class The food and cooking of Ireland is steeped in history and heritage and Irish food draws on the wealth of ingredients available from the sea, the land & the moors. Learn about these dishes, deeply rooted in the Irish culture. All eyes will be smiling after this St. Patrick's Day celebration! Menu: Spinach Roulade with Smoked Salmon ● Mixed Greens with Cashel Cheese ● Shepherd's Pie with DreamCatcher Lamb & Guinness ● Irish Soda Bread ● Warm Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

SOLD OUT!  Friday, March 9th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Lobster, Fontina Cheese & White Truffle Mac n Cheese ● Seared Breast of Duck with Blackberry Ginger Glaze ● Over 21 Rattlesnake Malt (Kahula, Bailey's, White Crème de Cocoa)

Saturday, March 10th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $45.00 ● "Basic Stocks & Mother Sauces" 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● Partial Hands On Class A great sauce begins with a great stock. In this class we will be covering how to make basic stocks as well as learn to make the mother sauces. Menu: Chicken Stock ● Veal Stock ● Shellfish Stock ● Roux and Bechamel Sauce ● Veloute Sauce ● Espagnole Sauce ● Hollandaise Sauce

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, March 10th ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp over Herbed Cheese Grits ● Grilled Chicken Breast & Smoked Bacon Cabonara with Mini Penne Pasta ● Chocolate Coffee Mousse with Marinated Fresh Berries & Ginger Snaps
View more available classes in our Winter Class Brochure. Click here! More March classes are available on our website -- check them out! 
Anatomy of a Lemon
Parts of a Lemon
Friends with Lemons
RECIPE: Chic Chevre
Zesting
RECIPE: Greek Soup
Juice
Tools
Tools
RECIPE: Preserved Lemons and Vinaigrette
RECIPE: Chicken Piccata

Lemon Garnishes
RECIPE: The Perfect Lemon Tart
Tools
Tools
RECIPE: Shortbread & Lemon Curd Bars
RECIPE: Fresh Lemonade
Hard Flavor
Sparkling Tip
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review

When life gives you lemons, consider yourself lucky and get cooking!

Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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