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What's Cooking at the Cottage
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SOLD OUT! Thursday, September 12th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Mastering the Art of Grilling" ● Demonstration Class (held outdoors) ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $55.00 We are taking it outside, so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various mouth-watering meats, vegetables and fruits. We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook meats to ensure desired doneness and how to know when it has been reached. After class, you will leave with a new found confidence when you light up the grill. Menu: Grilled Shrimp Skewers ● Grilled Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Butter ● Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Vinaigrette Marinade ● Grilled Southwestern Chicken Breast ● Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipolte Lime Compound Butter ● Grilled Summer Vegetables with Garlic Butter ● Spiced Rum Grilled Pineapple Kabobs over Pineapple Sherbet We sold out the first class so we are offering it again this season!!! Sign up early to reserve your seat!
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NEW CLASS - Partial Hands On! Monday, September 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "That Takes The Pie" ● Partial Hands On Class ● Barbara Turner - Sullivan University ● $55.00 Discover the rewards of creating a beautiful and delicious pie in this class. Everyone in class makes and rolls out a pie dough; please bring a pie plate with you to take your masterpiece home to fill and bake. Barbara will demonstrate a variety of different types of fillings and ways to top a pie. Menu: Fall Apple Pie with a Lattice Crust ● Traditional Pumpkin Pie ● Cream Pie Three Ways ~ take the same custard and create three different flavor profiles ~ chocolate cream, banana cream and coconut cream topped with either meringue or whipped cream (Don't forget to bring a pie plate with you to class!)
Tuesday, September 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Expect the Unexpected" ● Demonstration Class ● Geoffrey Heyde - The Village Anchor ● $45.00 Comfort food with that unique twist is what the Village Anchor is all about. "How do you make your bacon taste so good?", "Your deviled eggs taste like Grandma used to make but with a twist", "What do you do to make the scallops so sweet and tender?" are some of the most frequently asked questions Geoffrey receives. Please welcome Geoffrey to the Cottage for his first class with us! You will learn the secrets to these questions plus much more. Menu: Buffalo Deviled Eggs ● BLT& A Sandwich ~ Village Anchor's Candied Anchor Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce & Avocado ● Vanilla Buttered Seared Scallops with a Woodford Reserve Demi Glace ● Corn Pudding ● Banana Pudding with Mile High Meringue
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Wednesday, September 18th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "An Apple A Day..." ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 School is back in session and what was one of the first lessons all of us learned..."A" is for Apple. Come learn about the various varieties of apples in the market; each one's unique properties and the best way to use it. There will be an apple tasting and comparison as well as each menu selection will use a different type of apple. Menu: Apple Parsnip Soup served with an Apple Muffin with Walnut Streusel Topping ● Brie, Apple & Arugula Quesada ● Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin served with Scalloped Apples ● Apple Raisin Slaw ● Old Fashioned Apple Brown Betty with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Wednesday, September 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Kicking Off the Season" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 Football season is finally here! Whether you are tailgating or watching the game with friends at home in front of the big screen, put on a spread fit for the occasion. Menu: Heirloom Cherry Tomato and Nectarine Salsa ● Basil Buttermilk Ricotta Dip with Grilled Vegetable Crudité ● Grilled Candied Bacon Kabobs with a Molasses Balsamic Glaze ● Spinach Wraps with Shaved Roast Beef & Spicy Tzatziki Sauce ● White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Sandwiches NEW CLASS! Monday, September 23rd ● 6:30 9:00 pm ● "Down Home Cookin' with Hillbilly Tea" ● Demonstration Class ● Eric Shaw - Hillbilly Tea ● $45.00 Spend a down home evening full of mountain-inspired, good, wholesome food. This menu will surprise, as well as delight you with its unexpected twists and turns, giving hillbilly food a new meaning. Menu: Hillbilly Iced Tea ● White Bean & Sage Fritters ● Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing ● Pork & Pone - pork butt, corn pone, cabbage chow chow & garlic mayonnaise ● Bourbon Bread Pudding topped with Toasted Meringue
Tuesday, September 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Cake Decorating ~ Mastering Roses and Writing Techniques" ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Certified Pastry Culinarian ● $55.00 Learn the techniques used to pipe roses, rosebuds, daisies and violets. You will also learn to do scroll work, scalloped edges, piped hearts and practice writing on your cake along with much more! Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home. Assembly, crumb coating and flat icing a cake will be reviewed. This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! *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.
Wednesday, September 25th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "St. James Court Art Show" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 One of the most anticipated events in Louisville takes place in the first weekend in October and is held in the heart of Old Louisville among the country's largest collection of Victorian homes. Join us as we take a page from Junior League of Louisville's new cookbook, Bluegrass Gatherings, and celebrate this anticipated event in style. Menu: Kentucky Mimosa ● Apple Parsnip Soup ● KFC Red Curry Grilled Chicken Salad ● Belgravia Court Brussels Sprout Salad ● Turkey Cranberry Sandwich ● Artfully Inspired Everything Oatmeal Cookies
Thursday, September 26th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Last Harvest of the Season" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 Depending on the weather, the garden may be winding down or still flourishing for a few more weeks to come. Make the most of its bounty while you have the chance end enjoy every moment. Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hard Cooked Egg, Pickled Red Onion & Hot Bacon Pan Dressing ● Savory Tomato Cobbler with Pecrino and Romano Cheese & Fresh Thyme ● Crispy Eggplant Parmesan, Marinara Sauce, Reggiano Parmigiano with a Blend of Four Melted Cheeses ● "Baci di dama" ~ Chocolate and Hazelnut Macaroons
Thursday, September 26th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "From Earth to Table ~ More Plant Based Goodness" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $45.00 Inspired by the documentary Forks Over Knives, this class takes a look at the benefits of eating a plant based diet and shows you how to do so without sacrificing flavor. Menu: Fresh Cucumber with Dill Pesto and Pinenut Wafers ● Quinoa Chili ● Warm Bok Choy Salad with Mango & Avocado Salsa and Ginger Dressing ● Cast-Iron Seared Tempeh, Shiitake Mushroom & Walnut Ragout with Beet Coulis ● Sticky Toffee Pecan Pudding
1 TABLE OPEN! Friday, September 27th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Duck & Caramelized Onion Tarts with Crème Fraiche ● Pasta with Shellfish, Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Pancetta and Pesto Cream Sauce ● Individual Tiramisu
NEW CLASS! Saturday, September 28th ● 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, September 28th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: French Onion Soup with Sherry & Glazed with Three Cheeses ● Chicken Curry with Cashews & Raisins over Basmati Rice ● Brown Sugar Buttermilk Bread Pudding with Vanilla Maple Sauce
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NEW DATE! Wednesday, October 2nd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Hold The Gluten, Please..." ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health and Wellness ● $45.00 More and more people are discovering they have an allergy or intolerance to gluten and are perplexed as to how to prepare wonderful meals in spite of this restriction. A little knowledge and creativity will make this learning curve easier and certainly more delicious! Menu: Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Salsa Verde ● Quinoa & Edamame Salad with Red Cabbage and Carrots, Apple Cider Vinaigrette ● Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Blue Cheese ● Flourless Chocolate Torte
Thursday, October 3rd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Harvest Homecoming Feast" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 Falling leaves, a slight chill in the air and sensational aromas from the kitchen signal the arrival of Fall. Menu: Roasted Red & Gold Beet Salad, Arugula and Chevre with Citrus Vinaigrette ● Slow Roasted Pork Osso Bucco ● Buttermilk & Caramelized Onion Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes ● Pumpkin Roulade topped with Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream ~ rolled pumpkin genoise, toasted pecans, cream cheese filling
Friday, October 4th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon, Chevre, Spiced Pecans & Hot Bacon Dressing ● Seared Salmon with Sauce Madagascar served with Spaetzle & Sautéed Vegetables ● Lemon Curd Mascarpone Mousse with Fresh Fruit & Biscotti
Saturday, October 5th ● 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 ● Blue Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onion Sauce ● Apple Pecan Cobbler with Maple Crumble & Brandy Crème Fraiche
Tuesday, October 8th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Croissants, Danish & Turnovers" ● Partial Hands On Class ● Barbara Turner - Sullivan University ● $55.00 Nothing is more delicious in the morning with your coffee than a delicate French pastry. The art of Viennoiseries or French breakfast pastry is challenging but is well worth the effort. Viennoiseries are a type of leavened buttery puff pastry. It comes in three types, Croissant, Danish and Puff pastry. Menu: Croissants ~ a rich, flaky pastry so delicate it melts in your mouth ● Chocolate Croissant ~ pains au chocolat ~ croissant dough wrapped around a delicious chocolate center ● Danish ~ similar to croissant dough, but with eggs and more dense than a croissant ~ delectable pastries filled with either cheese or cherry filling ● Puff Pastry Turnovers ~ flaky handmade puff pastry with a sweet apple center and iced with a vanilla glaze
Wednesday, October 9th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Flavors of the Season" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 Fall brings crispness to the air as well and hardiness to our cooking. Come and enjoy the flavors of the season. Menu: Sweet Corn Chowder ● Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons ● Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Herbed Garlic Toast ● Fresh Fall Apple Cake
SOLD OUT! Friday, October 11th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Lobster & White Truffle Macaroni and Asiago Cheese ● Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragout served with Potato Gratin & Roasted Vegetables ● Chocolate Mousse with Bourbon Anglaise
7 TABLE OPEN! Saturday, October 12th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Truffled Scrambled Eggs with Soft Onions & Bacon on Garlic Toast ● Shrimp & Crabmeat Penne Pasta Scampi with Spicy Alfredo Sauce ● Flambéed Apple & Date Vanilla Cream Napoleon
Monday, October 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Simplicity of Soup" ● Demonstration Class ● Tess Krebs - Tess Catering ~ Eclectic Gourmet ● $45.00 The simplicity or complexity of a pot of soup is up to you. A wonderful soup can be the result of combining fresh vegetables with a homemade stock; easy and delicious. Let's welcome Tess for her first class at the Cottage. Some may remember when Tess opened and operated the deli at Rainbow Blossom in the late 80's or early 90's or know her from her catering business. Menu: Homestyle Chicken & Dumplings ● Fall Tomato Soup ● Butternut Squash Bisque with Shitake Mushrooms ● Curried Red Lentil & Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
9 SEATS OPEN! Tuesdays, October 15th through November 19th ● 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.
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Bake a batch of cookies, pour yourself a glass of milk, and take a milk & cookies break!
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 Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens Cooking at the Cottage 3739 Lexington Rd Louisville, KY 40207 502-893-6700
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