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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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FEBRUARY 2013  

 

SOLO DINNERS 

Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 6:30 pm,  $40

Zachary Leverett, Chef/Owner of Elite Dining Catering

Cooking Classes

Cooking for one (or two) dinner recipes. Zach is planning Poached Salmon, Spaghetti Carbonara and a Veal Saltimbocca.
Class is limited to 16.

 

SUSHI! - Sold Out! 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $50

Dave Rudie-son, Chef, Parkersburg Country Club

The last time we offered this class it sold out almost immediately. Dave has so much fun he agreed almost immediately to do another class for us! If you're interested in learning to roll your own sushi we suggest you call early to register! You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi), roll and cut your own. Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle. Class is limited to 14.

 

MARCH 2013 

EASTER BRUNCH Cooking Classes

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40

Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop

Gayle will be focusing on pastry brunch dishes including: puff pastry with an asparagus and prosciutto béchamel sauce, a classic quiche crust with a leek and smoked salmon filling, a biscuit and ham casserole, and a popover with an apple filling. Class is limited to 16.

 

WHY DO I NEED A FOOD PROCESSOR? 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $35

Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop

Learn how a processor can save you time and make you a better cook! Plus processor recipes featuring a Provence Appetizer using processor bread, Seafood Quenelles Mousseline, and more. Class is limited to 16.

 

ULTIMATE CHICKEN

Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 2 pm, $45

John Murphy, Culinary Arts Instructor at Barry Tech, Nassau County, NY

John will be visiting from Long Island to do a repeat of his "Ultimate Chicken" class which will include butchering and cooking techniques for chicken. Featured recipes include Sicilian Chicken, Chicken Milanese and Pineapple Glazed Chicken Drummets. Class is limited to 16.

 

COFFEE, BEAN TO BREW! 

Saturday, March 30, 2013 - 10 am, $15

Lorraine Walker - Owner, Roaster, Silver Bridge Coffee, Gallipolis, OH. 

French roast, fair trade, coarse grind.... Do you really know what these terms mean when it comes to your coffee? Lorraine will discuss where coffee is grown and how altitude and conditions change the flavor of the beans. You'll learn about roasting techniques and actually see a batch of beans roasted. Discover which beans are bold or mild and how each should be ground for optimum flavor. Plan on drinking lots of different coffees. Each participant will take home a complementary Silver Bridge travel mug!   Class is limited to 20.  

 

APRIL 2013

INDIAN CUISINE

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $45

Matt Rapposelli - Chef, Lake Hope Lodge, Lake Hope State Park, Ohio

Matt is taking time out from his new restaurant at the Lake Hope Lodge to come

back to The Cook's Shop for another fabulous class. Menu to be announced soon. Class is limited to 16.

 

APPETIZERS

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $45

Dave Rudie - Chef, Parkersburg Country Club

 Menu to be determined, however, we know that Crab Quesadillas and Grilled Barbecued Shrimp are to be included! Class is limited to 16.

 

SPRING SOUPS 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40

Kris Lenard - Chef, previously with Whole Foods, Austyn's and others from Texas to Latvia!

Soups are one of Kris's specialties and he will be sharing several with us, including Butternut Fennel Soup and Corn And Crab In Coconut Broth Soup. Class is limited to 16.

 

Cooking Classes
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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Enjoy bringing these Asian specialties home to your kitchen!
Dagmar & Ken

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Marietta, OH 45750
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