The Cook's Shop

Kick Those Burgers Up a Notch!
Hamburgers are nearly as American as mother and apple pie. With an entire summer season of outdoor grilling and al fresco dining ahead, it's time to refresh your burger-making skills and inject some fresh inspiration for kicking those burgers up a notch!

IN THIS ISSUE, we're firing up the grill for everyone's favorite - a good burger. We start with a refresher course on making a better burger and some grilling tips. Three tantalizing recipes from Bobby Flay follow - Garlic Butter Burgers, Argentinean Burgers, and Santa Fe Burgers. Get your appetites ready - it's going to be good!
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Cooking Classes

MAY 2014

 

SUSHI - Sold Out!

 

Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 2:00 pm, $50

Dave Rudie-son, Chef

This is our most popular class, hands down, so call quickly if you want a seat! You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi) and roll your own. If you're lucky, Dave will make up a few rolls of Hot Dog Sushi too! Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle. Class is limited to 14.

 

JUNE 2014 
Register by Calling

GLUTEN-FREE COOKING
 
Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 3:00 pm, $40
Erin Weber - Registered Dietitian, Culinary Nutritionist
Erin will discuss how to live and cook with Celiac disease. Your diagnosis will be discussed, how it affects your diet, and how you can begin your new life with delicious meals.  If Gluten-Free is a lifestyle choice, and not a medical issue, you're still welcome to attend this class! A variety of snacks and meals will be demonstrated. Class is limited to 16.

 

LET'S SALSA!

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 2:00 pm, $40

Dave Rudie-son, Chef

Dave will cover a variety of salsas, all to be incorporated in summer dishes. You'll learn to make a traditional salsa, a sweet salsa and a grilled salsa that is ideal on a hamburger. Class is limited to 16.

JULY 2014   

 

COOKING FOR STAGE 2 DIABETICS 
Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 3:00 pm, $40
Erin Weber - Registered Dietitian, Culinary Nutritionist
This class will discuss your diagnosis, how it affects your diet, and how you can begin your new life with delicious meals.  Erin will educate you on portion control and discuss sugars  found in our everyday foods. A variety of snacks and meals will be demonstrated. Class is limited to 16. 

 

FISH 102

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $55

Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop

Dagmar will talk about fish and how to buy it locally. Several cooking techniques will be shown. Pan-Seared Flounder with Dill Tartar Sauce, Salmon Cakes, Peruvian Steamed Fish, and Grilled Fish en Papillote. Class is limited to 16. 
 
AUGUST 2014 

 

PIZZA ON THE GRILL

Wenesday, August 6, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $40

Jerry Bedilion

Those who know Jerry know him for his love of teaching French and English in the Warren school system. He is also an avid gardener and a food aficionado. Join us for what has always been a very entertaining hands-on class with fabulous pizza! We'll be baking in both charcoal and gas grills outside on the patio. Recipes will include: The Perfect Dough, fresh Garden Sauce, and a special olive oil mixture to brush on your crust. Mangier! Everyone will have the chance to roll their own dough and make their own pizza. Class is limited to 14.
 
LOBSTER 102

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $65

Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop

Dagmar will share everything she knows about Maine Lobsters, from the basics of how to boil and shell, all the way to how to determine the sex of a lobster! Yes, females are sweeter than males! Dagmar will be making a classic Maine Lobster Stew, Lobster Gallete, traditional New England Lobster Roll, and a Lobster Cheesecake! Class is limited to 16.
 
SEPTEMBER 2014  

 

SEAFOOD 102

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $55

Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop

Wrapping up the saltwater program will be Seafood 102 where Dagmar will start with a discussion about buying seafood locally. You will learn how to make Shrimp Scampi, classic Rhode Island Clam Cakes, Mussels steamed in wine, and Coconut Shrimp. Class is limited to 16.
basicsBetter Burger Basics
Grill Correctly
recipeone RECIPE: Garlic Butter Burgers
Ground Beef Safety
Ground Beef Safety
Gear
recipetwo RECIPE: Argentinean Burgers
Recipe Notes
More Better Burger Ideas
recipethree RECIPE: Santa Fe Burgers
Making Queso
Cookbook Review
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Reacquaint yourself with an American summer classic -- burgers!
Dagmar & Ken

The Cook's Shop
180 Front Street
Marietta, OH 45750
740-538-6003

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