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WHAT'S COOKING AT THE COTTAGE
July Classes
Friday, July 26th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Flatbread with Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Ragout, Arugula, and Chevre ● Coq au Vin ~ chicken ~ with New Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, and Sautéed Vegetables ● Mocha Chocolate Mousse with Amaretto  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, July 27th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Seafood Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust ● Chicken Breast with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nut Veloute, Onion Bread Pudding and Ratatouille of Vegetables ● Apple Butter Crème Brulee with Cinnamon Meringue  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Register OnlineMonday, July 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Tomatopalooza! ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $50.00  One of the best things about summer is when the garden is filled with beautiful, ripe tomatoes hanging on the vine.  It's hard to get enough of these beauties and oh so fun to find new ways to use this bounty.  Menu: Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Gazpacho ● Romaine Salad with Fresh Tomato, Tofu, Feta and Olives ● White Bean and Basil Stuffed Tomatoes ● Mushroom Chickpea Meatballs with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce ● Ginger Tomato Sorbet

Tuesday, July 30th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "More Tuesday Night Dinners ~ Milk Street Class" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00  Tuesday Nights at Milk Street are our solutions for hectic weeknight meals. We bring together ideas, tips and recipes from chefs, cookbook authors and food writers, then shape them into simple, flavorful meals. With no special equipment or advanced skills needed, each recipe is designed to come together quickly and become a go to in your dinner repertoire.  In this version of our popular problem-solving class, you will learn to: slash and season chicken for a deceptively easy but transformative weeknight meal.  Menu: Garlic, Ginger and Five Spice Roasted Chicken ● approach pesto like a Sicilian as you make Pasta with Pistachios, Tomatoes and Mint ● and balance rich (steak, bacon and cheese) with fresh to create perfectly satisfying Tacos de Alambre ● Spice Cookies

Wednesday, July 31st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Girls Night Out ~ Mexican Style" ● Hands On Class ● Angelina LaRosa -- Angelina's Culinary Consulting & Chelsea Warren - Cooking at the Cottage ● $60.00 ● Grab a girlfriend, sister or mom and spend a relaxing evening together cooking, laughing, and learning! ● Menu: Coconut Shrimp served with Grilled Pineapple Salsa ● Mexican Street Corn served with Grilled Sour Dough ● Guacamole, Pickled Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Fresh Lime Juice served with Fried Plantains ● Chocolate Flourless Cake ● Limeade or Margarita  *Remember when registering to let us know if you would like to be seated with someone (and their name) who is registering separately. You will be cooking in pairs. Aprons are not provided.
August Classes
Monday, August 1st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Garden Fresh Flavors" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $65.00  Packed with garden fresh flavors, this summer dinner showcases a variety of tomatoes and the wonderful ways they can be used in different ways. Menu: Homemade Bloody Mary ● Salad of Tomato, Bermuda Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Genovese dressed with a Balsamic Drizzle ● Grilled Sea Bass with Salsa Cruda Compote ● Angel Hair Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce ● Green Tomato Raspberry Pie

Friday, August 2nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Baked Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms and Burrata Cheese ● Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Tomato Balsamic Relish, Risotto Cakes and Sautéed Vegetables ● Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Tarts with Grand Marnier Cream  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, August 3rd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Creamy Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons ● Filet of Salmon with Saffron Caper Supreme Sauce, Jasmine Rice Pilaf and Summer Squashes ● Chocolate Cheesecake with Vanilla Chantilly Crème   *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Register OnlineKIDS CLASS!  Monday, August 5th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Batter Up for Cupcakes ~ Back to School ~ Kids Class" ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $50.00 Cupcakes are so much fun to eat but even more fun to make and decorate. Learn to make the batter and "bakery" buttercream from scratch, bake the cupcakes and decorate them to take home and enjoy. You will also learn how to fill the cupcakes as well as fun decorating and piping techniques. Menu: Back to School Fun Themed Cupcakes ~ Chocolate Cupcakes ● Chocolate and Strawberry "Bakery" Buttercream Icing ● Cupcake Filling  * there is no supply list for this class  ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) *** when registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

Monday, August 5th ● 6:30 - 9:30 pm ● "Flawless French Macarons" ● Hands On Class ● Gail Shackelford - ACF Certified Pastry Chef ● $60.00  Learn to perfect the skills needed to create stunning French almond macarons, perfectly domed and footed, as well as making 2 types of buttercream for the filling. You will practice the preparation of ingredients, a fool proof way of mixing the batter, piping and baking these popular cookies. Each student will take home a small package of macarons to enjoy!  Please bring an apron with you to class! Menu: Key Lime Macarons ● Strawberry Macarons ● Orange Macarons

Tuesday, August 6th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Introduction to Sushi" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $70.00  In this class you will learn how to make proper Sushi Rice, how to select sushi grade fish, as well as a discussion of necessary ingredients and equipment. We will review all the different kinds of sushi including Maki Sushi (Hosomaki, Futomaki), Nigiri Sushi, Gunkan Sushi, Temaki Sushi, Oshi Sushi, Chirashi Sushi and Inari Sushi. Class will include hands on making of an Inside roll and an Outside roll. In class, you will sample our version of a Cucumber Roll, Ebi Nigeri, Spicy Squid Roll, Philadelphia Roll and a Dragon Roll with Eel. For dessert, we will have Fresh Fruit Splashed with Midori

Wednesday, August 7th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Summer Outing" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale ● Porcini ● $50.00  There is nothing better during the summer than firing up the grill, taking advantage of the fresh produce readily available and savoring every moment of the season.  Menu: Absolut Watermelon Slushies ● Campanelle Pasta Salad with Char Roasted Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Fennel and Red Onion ● Pimento Cheeseburgers with Bacon Jam on Toasted Brioche ● Buttermilk Pound Cake with Amaretto Macerated Strawberries and Cream

Wednesday, August 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Celebrating Holi ~ Festival of Colors" ● Demonstration Class ● Bhavana Barde - Bhavana Foods Catering ● $50.00 ● Holi, known as the "Festival of Colors" is celebrated on the full moon day falling in the month of Phalguna (February - March). Various colors and water are thrown on each other, amidst loud music, drums, etc. to celebrate Holi. Like many other festivals in India, Holi also signifies a victory of good over evil. Our menu will reflect an array of vibrant colors. ● Menu: Aloo Tiki Chaat ~ fried potato patties topped with tangy sweet tamarind chutney and spicy green chutney along with yogurt ● Mutton Rogan Josh ~ a Kashmiri delight, made with a blend of spices which are generally warm in nature, prepared using a slow cooking method ● Saffron Rice ● Rose Falooda ~ is a cold dessert with origins in the Indian subcontinent, traditionally it is made with rose syrup.

Thursday, August 8th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Throw the Ultimate Paella Party" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $75.00 ● Come for the fun of an interactive class where we cook a neighborhood size paella loaded with seafood, chorizo, vegetables, seasoned chicken and pork.  While the paella cooks, we will enjoy a glass of chilled Sangria, dine on tapas of Tortilla and Pan Tumaca ~ crusty toasted bread topped with thinly sliced serrano ham, tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil purees or manchego cheese ● Pestinos ~ traditional spice and citrus infused fried dough cookies coated in warm honey (typical in Andalucia during Christmas or Holy Week) Hosting a paella party is a great way to add Spanish flare to your entertaining, either a casual summer patio party or a holiday celebration.

Friday, August 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Shrimp and Chorizo Mac 'n Cheese ● Seared Beef Sirloin Chilaquiles with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Pickled Red Onion, Queso Fresca and Poached Egg ● Peach Bourbon Bread Pudding with Spiced Nuts   *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation. Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, August 10th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Spinach, Bacon, Mushroom Frittata with Crostini and Savory Cream ● Boneless Pork Chop with Apple and Almond Veloute, Herbed Risotto and Oven Roasted Kale with Garlic and Lemon ● Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Cream *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation. Aprons are not provided.

Monday, August 12th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Working with Russian Piping Tips ~ Baking & Decorating Class" ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $60.00  Simply amazing!  Create beautiful floral designs on your cupcakes and cakes with ease using Russian piping tips. Even if it felt challenging before when you used traditional piping methods, this is the secret to making flowers that look professional. Each student will be baking off "made from scratch" chocolate cupcakes, learning to make chocolate and strawberry buttercream frosting, filling the cupcakes as well as learning piping techniques using Russian piping tips!  You will be amazed at how easy and professional your finished cupcakes will look.  Menu: Chocolate Cupcakes ● Chocolate and Strawberry Buttercream Frosting ● Cupcake Filling ● use of a large selection of Russian Piping Tips  *no supply list required

Wednesday, August 14th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Kitchen Improv: Chicken Cutlets ~ Milk Street Class" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00  Our favorite classes teach creativity and improvisation. In this new series focused on learning how to cook, not how to follow a recipe, we'll teach you the Milk Street theory for recipe development.  This lesson, it's chicken cutlets!  We'll teach you how to get a perfectly crisped, well-seasoned coating to transform bland chicken into a sensational anchor for dinner. You'll also learn how to build a wildly contrasting side salad full of color, crunch and richness that completes the meal. The lessons you learn extend far beyond the recipe of the day, and we'll cover how to use them to have success with kitchen improv no matter the ingredients. Menu: Dukkah Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Carrot-Cashew Salad ● Hazelnut-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Arugula Fennel Salad ● Class Improv Chicken Cutlet and Salad

Wednesday, August 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Girls Night Out ~ Mediterranean Style" ● Hands On Class ● Angelina LaRosa -- Angelina's Culinary Consulting & Chelsea Warren - Cooking at the Cottage ● $60.00 ● Grab a girlfriend, sister or mom and spend a relaxing evening together cooking, laughing, and learning! ● Menu: Orzo Salad served in Parmigiano Reggiano Bowls ● Spanakopita ~ spinach and feta wrapped in phyllo dough ●  Whipped Feta with Lemon Zest Drizzled Honey served with Pita ● Chocolate Crème Brulee served with Macerated Berries and Merlot Whipped Cream  *Remember when registering to let us know if you would like to be seated with someone (and their name) who is registering separately. You will be cooking in pairs. Aprons are not provided.

Friday, August 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Crab Cakes with Basil Pesto Cream Sauce ● Seared Serrano Ham and Gruyere Stuffed Chicken Breast with Porcini Mushroom Sauce, Polenta and Ratatouille ● Apple Crisp with Crème Fraiche  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, August 17th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Shrimp and Grits with Red Eye Gravy ● Beef Tenderloin with Sauce Diane, Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Vegetable Medley ● Chocolate Espresso Mousse with Chocolate Cream *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, August 19th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Campania" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $55.00  Naples is the city at the heart of this region.  situated beautifully on the Mediterranean coast overlooking the sea near the infamous town of Pompeii. In the food world, two scents are said to reign here:  the scent of items frying in olive oil and ragu.  Ask any Italian and they will tell you that this region has been blessed with the freshest and best water and grain in the county.  As a result, the pasta, pizza and espresso made here is unmatched.  Famous for its pizzas, calzoni and crostini, we will be sampling many different items.  It will be more like an appetizer sampler of the various delicious toppings, fillings and open faced roasted sandwiches, so the simple but allowing the delicious flavors to come through. Menu: Pizze Varie ~ various homemade thin crust pizzas with variety toppings to sample; con funghi e pepperoncino ● Calzoni ~ various homemade thin crust stuffed calzoni with variety flavors ● Crostini - Artisan sliced bread topped with variety meats and cheese and toasted in the oven and served warmed

KIDS CLASS! Tuesday, August 20th ● 11:00 - 12:30 pm ● "Mommy & Me ~ Healthy Snacks ~ Parent/Child Class" ● Ages 2 - 6 years old ● Hands On Class ● Chelsea Warren - Cooking at the Cottage ● $55.00  Welcome to mommy (or daddy) and me! This interactive class gets you and your child exploring textures and flavors in the kitchen, all while creating foods that they will love! In this class we will be making simple, healthy snacks that will be perfect for summer! On the menu: No bake oatmeal poppers, frozen yogurt bars with fresh fruits and granola, and honey crisp applesauce. Have a picky eater? No worries! All dishes from mommy and me will be custom made by you and your child in order to fit their needs!  Menu: No Bake Oatmeal Poppers ● Frozen Yogurt Bars with Fresh Fruits and Granola ● Honey Crisp Applesauce  *this class is designed for one parent and one child per registration

Tuesday, August 20th ● 6:30 - 9:30 pm ● "Flawless French Macarons" ● Hands On Class ● Gail Shackelford - ACF Certified Pastry Chef ● $60.00  Learn to perfect the skills needed to create stunning French almond macarons, perfectly domed and footed, as well as making 2 types of buttercream for the filling. You will practice the preparation of ingredients, a fool proof way of mixing the batter, piping and baking these popular cookies. Each student will take home a small package of macarons to enjoy!  Please bring an apron with you to class! Menu: Key Lime Macarons ● Strawberry Macarons ● Orange Macarons

Wednesday, August 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Change the Way You Bake ~ Milk Street Class" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00  When we bake at Milk Street, we draw on ingredients from the savory side of the kitchen and techniques we've learned around the world to make better sweets. In this baking class, you'll learn how to fine-tune flavor by toasting flours, using fresh herbs and embracing bitterness; create better texture with rice flour and nut butters; and create lasting impact by using fewer, more intense, ingredients. After we've learned new techniques, the class will collaborate on how to put together a dessert using these new tastes and techniques. Menu: Rosemary Pine Nut Cookies ● Sesame Almond Cookies ● Filipino Coconut-Rice Cupcakes ● Cream Puffs made with Pate a Choux, Ganache and Chocolate Tahini Pudding

Thursday, August 22nd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Pretty Little Petit Fours ~ Technique Class" ● Hand On Class ● Gail Shackelford - ACF Certified Pastry Chef ● $60.00  Petit Fours are small bite-sized confections, served as a dessert or as a sweet treat with tea or coffee. The name "petit four" is French, which translates to "small oven". There are many types of Petit Fours, but the most common are little cakes (often with some sort of filling) which are glazed and decorated.  In this class Gail will demonstrate how to make fondant, ganache and marzipan flowers to decorate your finished cakes.  You will then cut your own cakes in squares, melt fondant and cover half of the squares, melt ganache to cover the other half of squares, while those dry they can work on making marzipan flowers for garnish on the tops of each square. After you have learned these techniques, let your imagination run wild with new ideas and flavors you can use to create petit fours of your own.

Friday, August 23rd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals ● Menu: Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Red Eye Gravy ● Spicy Pasta with Lamb, Tomato, Mushrooms, Spinach, Pine Nuts, Prosciutto Ham, Sundried Tomato Pesto and Asiago Cheese ● Lemon Cheesecake with Berry Compote  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, August 26th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Garden Fresh Flavors ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $50.00  Take a trip to your local farmers market and utilize all of the awesome produce available this time of year to create some delicious new dishes for your table.  Menu: Baba Ghanoush with Herbed Flatbread ● Broccoli Cauliflower Salad ● Roasted Sweet Potato with Red Onion and Baby Kale ● Black Bean Cakes with Avocado and Pico de Gallo ● Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Tuesday, August 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Taste of the Islands" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  Sit back, close your eyes, feel the warm breeze and the sounds of the ocean; without ever leaving home.  That's the feeling you will have when you dine on a menu packed with island flavors.  Enjoy! Menu: Classic Pina Colada ● Jerk Pork Tenderloin ● Beet Slaw ● Island Black Beans ● Coconut Ginger Rice

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Cooking at the Cottage
3739 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
502-893-6700