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Braise & Roast

A renaissance is underway. After a few decades of frozen meals, fast-food drive-thru's, and eating out, people are returning to their kitchens to cook for themselves. There's a desire to know what goes in their food, to control food costs, and to eat well while staying trim.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, it's back to school, cooking school! We explain two cooking techniques that are perfect for the season ahead, braising and roasting. We share just what each technique offers, and apply the knowledge to some delicious recipes: braised short ribs, roasted vegetables, and the perfect roasted chicken.

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SEPTEMBER 2012

TAJINE COOKING - Sold Out! 
Cooking ClassesSaturday, September 22, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Matt Rapposelli, Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Tajines are used as a stove-top slow cooker in Morocco. The slow simmering effect on less-expensive cuts of meat turns them into tender meat dishes with aromatic veggies and sauce. While simmering, the conical top remains cool to the touch while promoting the return of all the condensation to the pot. Chef Matt will be preparing several dishes using tajines.
Class is limited to 16.

ARGENTINEAN GRILLING  Last Minute Class Addition!
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 - 1:00 pm, $45
Tere Clegg, Owner/Chef - Mango Latin Bistro, Parkersburg
Tere will prepare Provelata, a grilled provolone cheese appetizer served with crusty bread and chimichurri sauce followed by a marinated skirt steak and a marinated chicken dish served with chimicurri sauce. She'll also be grilling Argentinean sausage! Class is limited to 16.

OCTOBER 2012

Cooking ClassesGRILLING FISH WITH KEVIN BLACK
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45
Kevin Black, Chef - Blacksmith BBQ, Marietta
It seems that everyone knows Kevin by his fabulous smoked meats, but few know that he also has a love for seafood. In this class he'll cover all the details of making Seared Sea Scallops, Roasted Shrimp and Planked Salmon. Class is limited to 16.

EURO BREADS - Sold Out!
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Chef Matt will be teaching everything you need to know to create Euro breads in your own kitchen! This class is as much about history and teaching as about cooking. You will learn to make a Hearth Bread, No-Knead Bread, and a Country Loaf. Matt is well known in Athens for the wonderful bread that came out of the bakery he owned and operated there years ago. Class is limited to 16.

CHOCOLATE 101
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45
Shane Danford, Chocolatier/Owner of Putnam Chocolates
Shane will share a few of his secrets for melting, tempering, and handling chocolate. Chocolate is actually quite healthy... so come and indulge! Class is limited to 16.

COOKING WITH DAVE RUDIE
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Mr. Rudie is back again, which means only one thing.... FUN! We have asked Dave to teach one of his favorites, but he has soooo many.... Come and enjoy a wonderful Rudie-Night! Menu TBD. Class is limited to 16.

PRIME RIB FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Zachary Leverett, Chef/Owner of Elite Dining Catering
Zach's back! He'll be showing us how to create a perfect prime rib for the holidays. This will include gravy and side dishes. Sure to be a new favorite meal for your family! Class is limited to 16.

NOVEMBER 2012

SEAFOOD APPETIZERS
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40
Matt Lancaster, Chef - The House of Wines, Devola
Matt is already making a name for himself with his fresh, new menu at The House of Wines. He'll introduce you to a variety of seafood appetizers including oysters, mussels, and more, just in
time for holiday entertaining. Having last worked in Boston, and with seafood as one of his specialties, we anticipate this will be a very informative and fun class! Class is limited to 16.

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $50 ($65 for a parent and child)
Gayle Shank and Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop
Learn how to make and roll perfect gingerbread. Each participant will receive prepared pieces for a gingerbread house along with building and decorating techniques and designs. We'll supply the decorations, but you're free to bring your own if you want to add something special. Best of all, you'll take home a completed Gingerbread House! Class is limited to 12 gingerbread houses. Children 8 - 14 must be accompanied by an adult, children 15 and older may attend by themselves. Adults, who are children at heart, are welcome to attend on their own! Everyone will go home with a completed gingerbread house.

KNIFE SHARPENING
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 5:00 to 5:30 pm, $2 per knife (max. 3 knives)

KNIFE SKILLS
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 6:00 pm, $55
Ed Bartush, Wusthof Knives Sales Rep.
Ed will discuss knife construction, metal composition and sharpening. He'll also demonstrate proper cutting techniques along with a few tips and tricks that you can use in your own kitchen. You'll learn to properly cut onions and tomatoes, de-bone a chicken, carve a chicken or turkey and make an apple swan garnish! Best of all, you'll get your own Wusthof Classic paring knife to use and take home. This knife retails for $49.95 and has been given a "Highly Recommended" rating by Cooks Magazine - their highest rating. This is a hands-on class limited to 16. Prior to class, Ed will be available to sharpen your knives for $2 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Washington County.

TIS THE SEASON.......HOLIDAY BAKING
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop
Gayle will present a number of no fuss, make ahead holiday sweets that are ideal to both give as gifts or take to parties. Class is limited to 16.

DECEMBER 2012

HO HO HOLIDAY APPETIZERS FOR ON THE GO!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop
Entertaining? Going to parties? Gayle will share a variety of hot and cold appetizers that are sure to delight all!
Cooking Classes
braisingWhat is Braising?
What is Braising?
recipeoneRECIPE: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
RECIPE: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
How to Braise
How to Braise
Braising Essentials
roastingWhat is Roasting?
What is Roasting?
Two Types of Browning
recipetwoRECIPE: Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter
RECIPE: Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter
Roasting Vegetables
Roasting Vegetables
Roasting Vegetables
How To Roast
How To Roast
How To Roast
Roasting Essentials
recipethreeRECIPE: Perfect Roasted Chicken
RECIPE: Perfect Roasted Chicken
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review
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Challenge yourself to learn a new cooking skill and create some new, delicious flavors in your kitchen. 
Dagmar & Ken

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