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Pierogis and Other Polish Favorites
One food trend forecasted for 2014 is an even greater interest in ethnic cuisines. As the world grows smaller with greater connections, we find many opportunities for exploring specific dishes and including them regularly in our cooking repertoire.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're taking a new look at the revival going on with Polish cuisine. We start with a favorite, Pierogis with Potato, Cheese, Bacon, and Peas Filling, then prepare a classic Roast Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Rosemary, and finally, some updated Cabbage Rolls with Wild Mushrooms. Putting delicious, good food on the table is a great way to travel!
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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 WINTER 2014 Schedule here.
Feb Classes
SOLD OUT! Thursday, February 20th 6:30 - 8:30 pm "Cozy Winter's Night" Demonstration Class John Plymale - Porcini $45.00  Is your motto should be Eat, Drink & Be Merry?  Your guests are sure agree when you serve this cozy evening meal paired with a glass of wine & good conversation.  Menu: Spinach Salad with Pancetta, Red Onion, Grape Tomato, Toasted Almonds & Balsamic Vinaigrette Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast with Tarragon Mustard Crème Sauce Potatoes Latkes Broccolini topped with Garlic Crumb & Pecorino Romano Cheese Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

SOLD OUT!  Friday, February 21st 6:30 - 8:30 pm "Date Night" * Hands On Class David Moeller - Sullivan University $90.00 for two  Menu: French Onion Soup Chicken Breast Roulade with Spinach, Italian Sausage & Cheese with Roasted Garlic Sauce & Sautéed Vegetables Bourbon Pecan Tarts with Ice Cream

Saturday, February 22nd 11:30 - 2:00 pm "Basic Stock & Mother Sauces" ● Partial Hands On Class David Moeller - Sullivan University $55.00   A great sauce begins with a great stock. This class will teach you the basics of making stocks from scratch as well as using these stocks to make the "mother" sauces. Menu: Chicken Stock ● Veal Stock ● Shellfish Stock ● Roux ● Béchamel ● Veloute ● Espagnole ● Hollandaise & how to turn these mother sauces into smaller sauces such as Béarnaise ● Mornay ● Hunter Sauce ● Supreme Sauce

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, February 22nd 6:30 - 8:30 pm "Date Night"  Hands On Class Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone $90.00 for two  Menu: Savory Goat Cheese & Spinach Cheesecake Filet of Salmon Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables & Shrimp Warm Bananas Foster with Ice Cream on Buttermilk Biscuits

Monday, February 24th 6:30 - 9:00 pm "N'Awlins Mardi Gras Feast" Demonstration Class Lelia Gentle -DreamCatcher Farm $45.00 The two things you need to know to make a good gumbo are how to make a proper roux as well as a good basic stock. In addition, Cajun or Creole cooking uses a unique blend of spices & herbs to achieve its unique flavor.  Menu: Louisiana Seafood Gumbo rich with fish, shrimp & oysters Chicken Etoufee Red Beans & Rice N'Awlins Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Tuesday, February 25th 6:30 - 9:00 pm "A Tour of Italy - Liguria" Demonstration Class Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers $50.00  We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our second tour - complete with new dishes.  This is the second of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  This small region of Italy is made up of a very proud people which will use only what is available to them from their own little region. Since the region cannot grow rice, they ignore it in their cuisine. Since they do not have milk cows, they refrain from using butters and milks in their dishes - using olive oil in their desserts. Located on the sea, they do have a varied diet of fish. Soups with various vegetables and greens are also very common in this region. They will eat rabbit in their diets and they also have lamb, veal and tripe available to them. The most recognizable city in this region would be the port city of Genova. This is also the home of the beautiful coastal area known as The Italian Riviera. Menu: Mitili Ripieni Alla Spezzina ~ stuffed mussels spezia style Torta di Acciughe ~ anchovy pie Insalata di Bollito ~ boiled beef salad Fagiolini Alla Genovese ~ Genova style green beans Torta Di Mandorle ~ almond torte

Thursday, February 27th 6:30 - 9:00 pm "Who Put the O in Doughnuts?" Partial Hands On Barbara Turner-Seelbach  - Sullivan University  $55.00  A doughnut or donut is a type of fried dough confectionery or dessert food. The doughnut is popular in many countries and prepared in various forms as a sweet snack. The two most common types are the ring doughnut  and the filled doughnut - which is injected with fruit preserves, cream, custard, or other sweet fillings...  You must agree, fresh & hot are the best!  Menu: Yeast Glazed Doughnuts Chocolate Cake Doughnut Jelly Filled Doughnut Apple Fritter

SOLD OUT!  Friday, February 28th * 6:30 - 8:30 pm "Date Night" Hands On Class David Moeller - Sullivan University $90.00 for two  Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Pears, Spiced Pecans & Warm Bacon Dressing Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragout, Herbs & Roasted Root Vegetables Crepes Suzette with Chantilly Cream
March Classes
SOLD OUT!   Saturday, March 1st * 6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night" * Hands On Class * Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone * $90.00 for two  Menu: Tomato & Mushroom Quiche with Aged Cheeses * Chicken Cordon Blue with Truffle Mornay Sauce * Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Chocolate Whipped Cream

Monday, March 3rd * 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Meatless March Madness" * Demonstration Class * Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness * $45.00  Take it to the hoop, without the meat.  This class is sure to be the winner with plant based & gluten free small plate Ideas for the tournament or anytime!  Menu:  Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole * Sriracha "Wings" with Red Cabbage and Celery Slaw * White Chili Quinoa Sliders and Kale Chips * Homemade Caramel Corn

Tuesday,  March 4th * 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Tournament Time Has Arrived" * Demonstration Class * John Plymale - Porcini * $45.00  Pick your brackets, gather around the big screen & cheer on your favorite team as they move closer to the championship.  Menu: New England Style Clam Chowder * Croissant with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Arugula, Sliced Tomato, Smoked Turkey, Monterey Jack Cheese & Durkee Sauce * Southwestern Chili with Grilled Steak & Roasted Green Chilies * Grilled Panini with Roasted Red Pepper, Grilled Sweet Onion, Portabella Mushroom, Munster Cheese & Salsa Verde on a Garlic French loaf * Brown Butter Chocolate Espresso Brownies

SOLD OUT!  Friday, March 7th * 6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night"
* Hands On Class * David Moeller - Sullivan University * $90.00 for two  Menu: Lobster Bisque * Seared Salmon with Orange Ginger Glaze, Couscous & Sautéed Vegetables * Apple & Brie Cheese Turnovers with Salted Caramel

SOLD OUT! Saturday, March 8th * 6:30 - 8:30 pm * "Date Night" * Hands On Class * Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone * $90.00 for two  Menu: Seafood Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust * Braised Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom, Artichoke & Red Wine * Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream & Bourbon Caramel Flambé

NEW CLASS!  Monday, March 10th * 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "From the Old Country ~ Classic Dishes" ● Demonstration Class ● Luigi Gelsomini - Luigi's Pizzeria & Pasta ● $45.00  Who doesn't love delicious pasta, paired with a fresh green salad and a loaf of hot bread? Luigi's is a very popular spot in Downtown Louisville for the lunchtime crowd.He is frequently asked to share his secrets for his wonderful pasta sauces, as well as for other offerings, so he will just do that in this class!  You won't be sorry!   Menu: Spaghetti alla Pescatora * Risotto all Milanese * Tiramisu

Tuesday, March 11th * 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Fowl Play" * Demonstration Class * Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm * $45.00  Chicken is a basic "go to" menu selection for most of us and can be prepared in multiple ways. We all know it's more economical to use whole chicken, but do we all know how to cut one up, truss it, brine it or roast it so it is still moist & tender?  While it seems basic, the perfectly roasted chicken is the true test of a skilled cook's ability. After this class, you will know all the secrets.  Menu: Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken served with Carrot Soufflé * Real Fried Chicken served with Homemade Mac n' Cheese * Chicken Wellington stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese served with Sautéed Sesame Green Beans

Thursday, March 13th * 11:30 - 2:00 pm * "Simply Potatoes" * Demonstration Class * Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm * $45.00  Russets, Yukon Golds, New Potatoes, White Potatoes or Red Potatoe - mashed or riced?  Which ones do we use for which dishes?  Here's a primer on everything you need to know to select the perfect potato and the perfect potato recipe.  Menu: Potato Leek Soup * Potato Crusted Cod * Boursin Mashed Potatoes * Potatoes Dauphinoise * Light, Fluffy Potato Rolls...YUM!!

Thursday, March 13th * 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Arrivederci' Winter ~ Ciao Spring" * Demonstration Class * Josh Moore - Volare * $55.00  The spring season is full of transformations. The temperature rises to a more bearable degree, opposing Mother Nature's last few months of freezing surroundings. The leaves we saw fall and flowers we saw wilt are now budding into lush, green, picture perfect plants. Aside from the weather's transformations that occur in the spring season, we are transforming our lives, too. Ciao, Spring!Menu:  Insalata Di Pera ~ spring mix, fresh pears, roasted fennel, candied almonds & goat cheese finished with a blood orange vinaigrette * Seared Scallops over Homemade Taglioline Pasta served in a Dijon Cream Sauce with Capers, Roasted Tomatoes & Fresh Thyme * Slow Braised Certified Angus Beef Short Rib in a Rich Sauce of Tomatoes, Veal Glace & Mirepoix * Italian Zeppole ~ assorted Italian Fried Doughnuts
   
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RECIPE: Pierogis with Potato, Cheese, Bacon and Peas Filling
RECIPE: Pierogis with Potato, Cheese, Bacon and Peas Filling
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How to Make Pierogis
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RECIPES: Roast Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Rosemary
RECIPES: Roast Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Rosemary
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RECIPES: Cabbage Rolls with Wild Mushroom Stuffing in Tomato Broth
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Have fun exploring different foods from a variety of cuisines!

Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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