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Chicken Goes Global

In a cooking rut these days? Take a virtual journey and glean some new ideas for dinner from other parts of the world. The spices, sauces, and distinctive aromas will pique your palate!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're exploring how other cuisines enjoy their chicken. You'll find One Pot Coconut Chicken, Chicken-Vegetable Kadhi, and Chicken-Cashew Curry each presented with their ideal accompaniments. We offer tips about cooking chicken, and a primer on stove-to-table cookware.

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MARCH 2013 

EASTER BRUNCH
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.

 

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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.  

 

Cooking Classes

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.

 

MAY 2013
CINCO DE MAYO
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40
Kris Lenard - Chef, The Galley, previously with Whole Foods and others from Texas to Latvia!
Featuring a variety of Tex-Mex dishes and a Hands-On Tamale session! Class is limited to 14.

FIN TO FORK
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $50
Kris Lenard - Chef, The Galley, previously with Whole Foods and others from Texas to Latvia!

Fear of fish? Let Kris ease your pain. He'll focus on fabricating (cleaning and filleting) smaller fish, cooking (pan fried, grilled or broiled), making a fish stock and sauces. Nothing goes to waste in this class - you'll learn what to do with the head and bones! Class is limited to 16.  

Cooking Classes
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Buying Chicken
recipeone RECIPE: One Pot Chicken over Jasmine Rice
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Global Spices
Global Spices
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handlingChicken Handling Safety
recipetwo RECIPE: Chicken-Vegetable Kadhi with Chickpea Cakes and Yogurt-Mint Sauce
enameledStove to Oven
Le Creuset
Cleaning Enameled Cast Iron
Cooking Helpers
recipethree RECIPE: Chicken-Cashew Curry over Basmati Rice with Mustard Carrot Ribbons
Cookbook Review
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Savor new tastes by cooking with global flavors!
Dagmar & Ken

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