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The Best Ribs EVER.

Mention BBQ ribs, and ears perk up. Show a picture of delicious, fresh-from-the-grill ribs, and mouths start to water. Claim you have the best method for BBQ ribs, and watch the opinions fly!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're all about making succulent, tender, fall-off-the bone ribs. Learn which cut of meat to use. what type of grilling method to use, and how to infuse fabulous flavor. BBQ ribs are dominating the grill this week!

In This Issue:
Spring Cooking Classes
The Cut of the Meat
RECIPE: Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs
Grilling the Best Ribs Ever
Recipe: Apricot-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
RECIPE: Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
Smoke - Outdoor Flavor
RECIPE: Memphis Dry-Rubbed Back Ribs
Refresher on Grilling Safety
Cookbook Review
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May & June Classes
SPRING is full of classes packed with kitchen inspiration with plenty of fun and laughter. Click here to view all of the offerings. REGISTER EARLY for the best selection! Plan an evening out now! Access the SPRING 2012 Class Schedule and details for each class here.
Spring Cooking ClassesTuesday, May 8th ● Coby Ming - Harvest Restaurant in NuLu ● $45.00 ● "Spring has Sprung at Harvest"  6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class  Harvest was envisioned a gathering place that celebrates the farmers that grow what we eat and embodies the spirit of all those who love great food.  Let's welcome Chef Coby Ming to the Cottage and let her show us how to enjoy the bounty of Spring on the farm!  Menu: Roasted Kabocha (squash) Hummus & Pretzel Crostini ● Bibb Lettuce Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette, Pecan-Chevre, and Pickled Beets ● Crispy Pork Confit served with Pickled Jalapeño Bacon Grits, Glazed Carrots, and Smoked Onion Jus ● Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding served with Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Whipped Cream  (class was rescheduled from April 16th due to illness). 

SOLD OUT! Friday, May 11th ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands on Class Menu: Shrimp Creole in a Puff Pastry Shell ● Flat Iron Steak with Veal Glace, Tarragon & Tomato ● Poached Fruit on Sweet Biscuits with Sabayon

3 SPOTS OPEN! Saturday, May 12th ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night for Brunch Lovers" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands on Class Menu: Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cream Gravy ● Soft Poached Eggs Benedict over Grits and Ham with Red Eye Gravy Sauce ● Chocolate Chip Pecan Bread Pudding with KY Bourbon Hard Caramel

Tuesday, May 15th ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 ● "Spring Has Sprung at the Farmers Market" 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class This is the time of year that those sweet, tender signs of Spring are abundant at the markets and in your CSA box. But what to do with them? Take this opportunity to learn a few tricks! Menu: Cream of Asparagus Soup ● Purple Asparagus Salad with Vinaigrette ● Fresh Salmon with Sorrel Sauce ● Spring Peas with Fresh Mint ● Braised Leeks with Fresh Herbs ● Strawberry Shortcake with Lavender Infused Whipped Cream

Wednesday, May 16th ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00 ● "A Tour of Italian Cuisine - Friuli/Venezia & Giulia" ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class This is the fifth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy! The combined regions of Friuli, Venezia & Giulia borders what is now Croatia and Slovenia. This is apparent in the three small provinces cuisine. The capital city and largest of this region is Trieste. The coastal towns of Grado and Lignano are very famous for beach & sand. The prosciutto San Daniele comes from the town of San Daniele and is prized more than the Parma prosciutto in Italy itself for the richness in flavor. This region is heavily influenced from what used to be Yugoslavia in its cuisine. Seafood also plays a big part of the food eaten in this region as it rests on the Adriatic sea. Menu: Gnocchi di Susine (from trieste) ~ pan fried stuffed potato gnocchi with prunes then pan sauteed with butter, bread crumbs & cinnamon ● Tonno ai Ferri (trieste) ~ seasoned & grilled tuna ● Funghi alla Graticola ~ pan sauteed porcini mushrooms ● Crostata di Mandorle ~ spiced almond tart

SOLD OUT!  Friday, May 18th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder ● Sautéed Salmon with a Horseradish Dijon Crust served with Beurre Blanc Sauce ● Lemon Curd Bouchettes with Macerated Fruit

NEW CLASS! Monday, May 21st ● Claudia Delatorre - Cake Flour on Market ● $45.00 ● "Purely Chocolate Indulgence" 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class   Cake Flour, a natural baking company's chef and owner, Claudia Delatorre, is joining us for the first time and we are thrilled!  This class is devoted to chocolate and the many ways it can be used. You won't want to miss this experience!  Menu:  Classic Chocolate Tart ~ easy for any occasion made with chocolate sucre and creamy dark chocolate ● Chocolate Mousse topped with Fresh Fruit ~ delicious and creamy but made special for those with a sensitive tummy ● Classic Fresh Fruit Tart ~ perfect pastry cream with fruit; this classic that never goes out of style ● Sacher Torte ~ from Vienne to Louisville; two layers of chocolate cake and apricot preserves glazed in dark chocolate.

Tuesday, May 22nd ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00 ● "Let's Live It Up with Lobster" 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class This highly prized crustacean can be found on the menus in the most acclaimed restaurants worldwide as well as in the understated eateries overlooking the fishing piers of Maine and anywhere in between. Join us on this mouthwatering journey! Menu: Lobster Bisque (from building the stock to finishing the bisque) ● New England Lobster Roll with Herbed Mayonnaise ● Lobster Pot Pie with a Puff Pastry Crust ● Fresh Corn Salad ● Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait

SOLD OUT!  Friday, May 25th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Risotto with Parma Ham, Peas, Pesto & Asiago Cheese ● Seared Beef Tenderloin Tips with Roasted Pearl Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Bacon, Herbs de Provence & Cognac ● Chocolate Pate with Sauce Anglaise & Raspberries

5 SPOTS OPEN! Tuesdays, May 29th through July 17th (no class will be held on June 19th or July 3rd ) ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $425.00 for a Six Week course ● "Basic Training 101" ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Hands On Class 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. 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.

1 SPOT LEFT!  Friday, June 1st ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Warm Bacon Vinaigrette ● Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Pancetta, Fontina Cheese & Tomato Basil Cream Sauce ● Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Saturday, June 2nd ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $45.00 ● "Mastering the Soufflé" ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● Hands On Class Learn the techniques needed to make the perfect soufflé. Soufflés, sweet or savory, can be served as a light meal, used as a side or served for dessert. They may be impressive to look at but even more delicious to eat. Menu: Classic Cheese Soufflé ● Rich Chocolate Soufflé ● Spinach Soufflé ● Grand Marnier Soufflé ● Fruit Soufflé

8 SPOTS OPEN! Saturday, June 2nd ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $75.00 for two ● "Date Night" 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands on Class Menu: Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Truffle, Bacon & Spinach ● Chicken Curry with Raisins & Cashews over Basmati Rice ● Chocolate Mint Chess Pie with Bourbon Crème Fraiche

Monday, June 4th ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 ● "Basic Fish Cookery at Its Best" 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class Everything you ever wanted to know about cooking seafood, but were afraid to ask - until now - will be revealed in this class! Menu: Greek-style Cod served with a Greek Salad ● Seared Garlic & Ginger Salmon with Soba Noodles ● Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Roasted Carrots ● Fresh Berry Cobbler
View on our website more available classes in our Spring 2012 Class Brochure. Click here! -- check them out! 
Technique
Baby Back Ribs
Pork Guide
Pork Guide
Beef Guide
Beef Guide
RECIPE: Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs
Blue Ribbon
Setting Up the Grill
Setting up a Grill Environment
Tools
Grilling the Best Ribs Ever
Grill Steps
Grill by Temperature
Grill by Temperature
RECIPE: Apricot-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Apricot Flavors
Smoke the Flavor of the Outdoors
Smoking
Smoking
How Smoking Works
Chips or Chunks
Smoking Tools
RECIPE: Memphis Dry-Rubbed Back Ribs
Memphis BBQ
Refresher on Grilling Safety
Avoid Cross-Contamination
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review

Aren't we lucky? A whole summer ahead to practice our grilling skills!
Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

Cooking at the Cottage

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