SOLD OUT! Friday, April 5th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night"
● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Vol au Vent with Shrimp and Scallop Gratin ● Seared Breast of Chicken with Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions and Calvados Sauce ● Caramelized Peach Tarts with Bourbon Sabayon
SOLD OUT! Saturday, April 6th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Spinach Risotto with Parmesan Cheese and Mushrooms ● Honey Poached Duck Breast with Sundried Cherry Gastrique ● White Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Thursday, April 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Did I Mention This is Gluten Free?" ● 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: Rock Shrimp and Shiitake Mushroom Stuffed Crepes with Basil Oil ● White Bean, Tomato and Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette ● Apple Butter Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Dijon Aioli ● Red Velvet Cupcakes
1 TABLE OPEN! Friday, April 12th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Wild Mushroom Risotto with Blue Cheese, Proscuitto Ham and Tomato ● Seared Salmon with Provencal Vegetables, Couscous, Champagne Beurre Blanc and Fresh Herbs ● Chocolate and Bailey's Custard Tarts
SOLD OUT! Saturday, April 13th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Seafood Newburg in a Puff Pastry Shell ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sauce Chasseur ● Sherry Macerated Fresh Fruit with Sabayon
4 SEATS OPEN! Sunday, April 14th ● 1:30 - 4:00 pm ● "Cookies in the Derby City" ● Hands On Class ● Cathy Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $55.00 Springtime in Kentucky means only one thing...Derby is only weeks away! Students will learn the how to's of cookie decorating, including outlining and flooding, learning to pipe royal icing and other decorating techniques as well as working with fondant to create roses. Each student will take home four decorated cookies as well as the recipes for Cathy's sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies and royal icing. You will be decorating ~ Derby Horse complete with a mane and tail cut from fondant and garland of roses (individually handmade from fondant), Jockey Silk, Horseshoe and the highpoint of fashion, the Derby Hat.
Monday, April 15th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "And They're Off..." ● Demonstration Class ● Alex Perez - Hunting Creek Country Club ● $45.00 Louisville turns into one big party at Derbytime, so what makes a party more fun than an appetizer buffet filled with tantalizing bite size offerings. Menu: World Famous Kentucky Burgoo ● Newsome Preacher Ham Deviled Eggs ● Grilled Beef with Cajun Cream on Toast Points with Tomato Jam ● Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce ● Southern Pecan Brittle ● Old Forester Chocolate Truffles
SOLD OUT! Tuesdays, April 16th through May 21st ● 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.
Wednesday, April 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Going with the Grain" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 This class will introduce you to four new whole grains and some yummy ways to begin incorporating them into your culinary repertoire. You will be shown what to look for when purchasing, how to prepare the grains for cooking as well as their numerous nutritional and health advantages. Menu: Oat Groat and Potato Pancakes topped with Smoked Salmon ● Farro with Smoked Chicken Salad and Chutney ● Millet and Barley Split Pea Soup with Coconut Milk and Ginger ● Farro with Nectarines and Toasted Pine Nuts ● Cinnamon Raisin Barley Pudding (we are happy to adapt this menu for the vegetarian student
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 5 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
10 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 |
