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Asian Appetizers

Like us, everyone seems to enjoy pot stickers. Whether an appetizer or an entire meal, the special flavors are enticing. Pot stickers are part of the larger family of Asian dumplings, and just one of the many small bites that might be part of a dim sum experience.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we consider a few Asian specialties from the dumpling family with three fillings that demonstrate three shapes, and three different cooking methods. We have Pork and Cabbage "half moons" that are boiled, Vegetable "big hugs" that are steamed, and Beef and Scallion "pleated crescents" that are panfried. You'll find out just how easy and delicious they are to make at home!

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We have a great line-up of classes planned for the season ahead. It's a great way to spend an evening or day!  We look forward to having you in our kitchen soon!
Cooking classes make a great date night too! Get all of the details on our website's Cooking Class page or Click the Class Titles below. 

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FEBRUARY 2013   

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Indian Food  

Indian Cuisine is universally known for it's distinctive flavorings. Janice Skousen will teach us how the use of selected spices help to bring out the dormant flavors of the food. She has many fun recipes to let you experience the flavors of India. If you like Indian food don't miss this class!

  

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Favorite Panini's and Soups

Nothing tastes better than a hot bowl of soup and a warm panini sandwich when you come in from the cold. John Simpson, Exec. Chef at Culinary Concepts will teach you how to make wonderful combinations of meat, veggies, and sauces for panini sandwiches along with the perfect bowl of soup. This is a quick way to have dinner on the table in a flash and make everyone happy.   

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  

Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate 

Crumb Brothers Pastry Chef, Kanako Arnold will be here to share some of her favorite chocolate desserts. She has been the first place winner of the Chocolate Festival for many years. Her desserts are top notch and we are in for a surprise again this year. You come be the judge.

  

Thursday, February 28, 2013 

Cooking Meats 101 

Meat has come back into the limelight due to low-carb, high-protein diets. Chef Leah Nielsen will teach how to cook a variety of meats to perfection. She will have some of her great recipes for different cuts of meat. Come and learn the proper techniques that will help you become a better chef. 

  

MARCH 2013    

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Cheese Making  

Cheese making is a skill that is worth mastering. When you know how to make your own cheese, you can save a lot of money. Nothing tastes better than fresh Mozzarella on a slice of artisan bread, with bruschetta, or on top of your homemade pizza. Resident chef, JaDene Denniston will teach you how easy it is to make your own fresh cheeses with recipes to use it in. This will be a fun class.


Tuesday, March 5. 2013
Grinding all your Grains: using the Nutrimill 

Come learn about the Nutrimill Wheat Grinder. With Joy Ercanbrack you will learn all of the important information you need to mill all your own flours at home as well as a basic understanding and introduction of the different types of whole grains. The Nutrimill will surely become your best friend in the kitchen!


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Hands-On Wheat Bread   

Come learn from our in-store instructor how to make delicious wheat bread using freshly ground wheat flour.  Instructor will also demonstrate how to make our cinnamon/currant variation.  Includes pan and one loaf of bread to take home. 


Thursday, March 7, 2013

Ted's Pastries  

Who can pass up a freshly made pastry. Coppermill's head chef, Ted Mathesius, is an expert in making these homemade novelties. Come and learn how to make a scrumptous treat that will really impress your family and friends.

 
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Getting to know your Bosch
 

A Bosch mixer is definitely one of the most hard working appliances one could ever hope to have in the kitchen.  Come learn how you can use the Bosch for things you never knew were possible in the kitchen.  Whether you're just getting to know your Bosch of if you've had it for years, certainly you will learn some new tricks with Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston.

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 
Corned Beef & Cabbage: a St. Patrick's Day Meal 

This meal is a centerpiece for many a St. Patrick's Day table. It can be a one pot meal and the flavor is terrific as it cooks together. Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston, will teach how easy it is to prepare a tender corned beef brisket, along with more recipes. For the luck of the Irish, don't miss this one.

We have more wonderful classes planned! Learn more on our website's Cooking Class page. 

recipeone RECIPE: Pork and Napa Cabbage Water Dumplings
RECIPE: Pork and Napa Cabbage Water Dumplings
Do Ahead Steps
Making Dumpling Wrappers
Making Dumpling Wrappers
Making Dumpling Wrappers
Making Dumpling Wrappers
Making Dumpling Wrappers
Making Dumpling Wrappers
Wrapper TIps
Wrapper TIps
Wrapper TIps
halfmoonThe Half Moon Fold
The Half Moon Fold
The Half Moon Fold
The Half Moon Fold
boilingCooking Dumplings Boiling
Cooking Dumplings Boiling
Asian Cooking Tools
recipetwo RECIPE: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
RECIPE: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
Ingredient Notes
bighugThe Big Hug Fold
The Big Hug Fold
steamingCooking Dumplings Boiling
Steaming Dumplings
Asian Cooking Toolsrecipethree
RECIPE: Meat and Chinese Chive Pot Stickers
RECIPE: Meat and Chinese Chive Pot Stickers
pleatedThe Pleated Crescent Fold
The Pleated Crescent Fold
The Pleated Crescent Fold
panfryingCooking Dumplings Panfrying
Cooking Dumplings Panfrying
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review
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