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Insalata Caprese

One of our favorite things about summer? Real tomatoes! You know, the red ones, pulled from the vine, with garden dust, still warm from the sun. Fortuitously, the tomato crop comes at the same time as bushels of basil. Add fresh mozzarella cheese, and the table possibilities are endless!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, it's all about tomatoes and mozzarella and the scrumptious, summer dishes you can make with this famous pairing. From the classic insalata Caprese, to a pasta salad, easy sandwiches, delicious appetizers, you'll be inspired. We even demonstrate how to make your own fresh mozzarella.

In This Issue
Cooking Classes
Insalata Caprese
Tomatoes & Mozzarella Basics
How To Make Fresh Mozzarella
RECIPE: Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Oil-Cured Olives
Basil & Pesto
Tangy Balsamic Reduction
RECIPE: Warm and Cold Tomato Salad
Grilled CHeese - Caprese-Style
Cookbook Review
Store Hours
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Thursday, August 18 - Fast & Frugal - 6:30 p.m  Food

What family doesn't want to save money on their grocery bill?  What cook doesn't want some fast recipes to get in and out of the kitchen quickly?  In this class, combine both of those problems with one solution!  Fast & frugal recipes prepared by local caterer, Leah Nielsen will have you in and out of the kitchen with no time at all, and without breaking the budget.

 

Saturday, August 20 - Perfect Under Pressure: Electric Pressure Cooking - 11:00 a.m.  

Couldn't we all use a little more time in the day?  With the electric pressure cooker in your kitchen you can cut down on your time spent in the kitchen so you can spend more time out of the kitchen.  Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston has all the tools you'll need to master this appliance.  It's soon to become your favorite!

  

Tuesday, August 23 - Gourmet Cooking at Home - 6:30 p.m. 

Cooking a five-star meal at home can be easy with the right recipes, tools, and information.  Join Chef Ted Mathesius, Executive Chef at Hamilton's Steakhouse, for a night of delicious food.  You'll be making these restaurant quality dishes at home for your friends and family in no time.

 

Thursday, August 25 - A is for Apple - 6:30 p.m.  

When apples are in season the possibilities are endless.  Just in time for the apple abundance, Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston has recipes to use this crisp fruit in every way possible.  Come get ready for apple season with this class full of delicious, versatile ways of using this fall fruit.

 

Saturday, August 27 - Peach Perfection - 11:00 a.m. Food

There is not a very large window of time when peaches are perfectly ripe.  Make the most of that time with Kezia Whitteker in this class to celebrate this stone fruit!  With delicious recipes that will not only satisfy your peach craving but help you to preserve them to have this juicy fruit all year round.  Don't miss out on peach perfection!

 

Tuesday, August 30 - Making the Most of Your Food Processor - 6:30 p.m.
Having a food processor can save you time, money, and effort in the kitchen. In this class, Jenny Beykirch has all the information you need about how to make use this appliance to it's fullest potential.  With great recipes that showcase all the features of a food processor, this class is not to be missed.  Your food processor will soon become your best friend in the kitchen!

 

Wednesday, August 31st - Hands On Whole Wheat Bread - 1:00 p.m.  

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, September 1 - Potatoes-Ten Different Ways - 6:30 p.m.

Potatoes are one of the most common side dishes that appear at the table each night.  And why not?  They're inexpensive, available year round, and delicious!  However, many of us do the same preparation, night after night.  Come learn ten fabulous NEW ways to prepare potatoes with Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston.  You'll never serve boring potatoes again!  Your family is sure to thank you!

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Saturday, September 3 - Cooking with the Indian Oven - 11:00 a.m.  

The flavors of Indian Cuisine are absolutely irresistible.  Who better to learn from than the professionals?  Come experience Indian food in a whole new way with Ash Oberai, Owner/Executive Chef of the local restaurant, The Indian Oven.  You will not be disappointed!

 

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

Caprese
How do you Pronounce
Pest Pinwheels
Appetizer Spoons and Kabobs
Tomatoes and Mozzarella
The Tomato
How Do You Say Caprese
The Mozzarella

Popular Fresh Mozzarella Shapes
Knife Tools for Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Tomato Knife
Wusthof's Tomato Knife
Serrated edge easily slices the ripest tomato without crushing. Forked tip serves up the slices.
Panini Knife
Wusthof's Panini Knife
A serrated edge is magic for slicing, especially for tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and paninis! 
Cheese Knife
Wusthof's Cheese Knife
Designed for soft cheeses, the holes in the blade prevent sticking. Perfect blade curve.

RECIPE: Flaky Tomato Tartlets with Mozzarella and Crackly Basil  

RECIPE: Tartlets
Recipe Riffs
Gourmet Pantry
Basil Pesto
Stonewall Kitchen
Basil Pesto
Classic pesto, ready to go! Basil, Pine Nuts, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Parmesan. Yum!
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Stonewall Kitchen
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Flavor-packed sun-dried tomatoes form the base of this tangy tomato pesto.
Artichoke Pesto
Stonewall Kitchen
Artichoke Pesto
A nice variation featuring artichokes along with all the classic pesto flavors.

How To Make Fresh Mozzarella
Ingredients
Steps 1-5
Steps 6-12
How To Make Fresh Mozzarella
Cheesy Notes and Tips
Tips
Handy Tools for Cheesemaking
Stainless Cooking Pot
Le Creuset 5.5 Qt. Oven
Broad pan holds a gallon of milk - perfect for cheese-making, soups, chili, and so much more. A real workhorse.
Cheesecloth
Cheesecloth by Regency
Natural cotton fibers layered together form a food-safe strainer for cheese-making, jam-making, and other uses.
Glass Bowl Set
Duralex Glass Bowl Set
This tempered glass bowl set is a kitchen essential for cooking, baking and storing. Nested design for compact storage.

RECIPE: Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Oil-Cured Olives
RECIPE: Pasta Salad
Basil and PestoBasil Pesto Recipe
Tangy Balsamic Reduction
Grilled Cheese Caprese Style
IngredientsGrater
Grilling
RECIPE: Warm and Cold Tomato Salad Recipe Notes
Cookbook Review
Footer Bar

Then, of course, there's margherita pizza, too . . . so many more possibilities.
Buon appetito, Caprese-style!

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