In this class you'll learn Sauce basics including how to make a roux - the base for many great sauces.

sample menu:

• Cocktail Sauce with Roasted Shrimp
  

• Bechamel sauce (basic white sauce) - Dijon Herb sauce over Chicken Tenderloins
  

• Mornay sauce (basic cheese sauce) - Grown up Macaroni and Cheese
  

Sauces 2: Basic Wine, Butter and Garlic Sauces and Vinaigrettes

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You will make these great wine and butter sauces over and over again!
sample menu:

• Shrimp Scampi
• Chicken Piccata with Linguine
• Jeff's Favorite Salad w/ Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette
• Spring Salad with Nuts and Seeds w/ Sweet Citrus Vinaigrette
  

 
Casserole Camp!

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These quick and easy casseroles will help you get a week night dinner on the table in a snap and your family will be coming back for seconds and thirds!
sample menu:

• Chicken Marsala and Rice casserole
• Baked Penne with Italian meat sauce and cheese
• Individual Cassoulets of Scallops Provencal
  

Appetizer Party

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When you have friends coming over for a relaxing evening or a holiday party, these appetizers will be the hit of the party!  You'll spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen with this delicious menu.
sample menu:

• Mediterranean stuffed mushrooms or roasted feta mushrooms
  
• Hot spinach and artichoke dip
• Tabbouleh
• Cherry Tomatoes with bleu cheese and bacon

Demystifying the Sea

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Love seafood but have difficulty getting it just right at home?  This class will help you perfect your favorite seafood dishes and open up an ocean of posibilites!
sample menu:

• Steamed clams and/or mussels
  
• Mediterranean Calamari Saute'
  
• Baked filet of salmon with soy lemon butter
• Easy Crab Cakes
  

Decadent Desserts!

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In this class you'll learn some delicious yet simple desserts that will delight every sweet tooth!  Even if you're not a baker, you will be successful with these recipes.
sample menu:

• Chocolate "crazy" cake
• Fruit crisp with vanilla ice cream
• Wonton berry Napoleons
• Eclair cake

Savory Salads

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Learn to make a variety of salads, vinaigrettes, and salad dressings to make your meals complete!
sample menu:

• Roman salad (olive variety, fresh tomatoes, herbs, cheese...)
• Caprese pasta salad (rotini pasta, olives, sundried tomatoes, cheese....)
• Chop Chop salad (cheese, salami, romaine, Parmesan vinaigrette...)
• Home made bleu cheese dressing
• Home made Honey Dijon dressing

Comfort Food Classics

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This class will comfort you like no other!  Learn the secrets to the classic comfort food meal that will have everyone at your table smiling with delight.
sample menu:

• Magnificent meatloaf!
• Roasted garlic mashed potatoes or Mac-n-Cheese
  
• Italian salad
  
• Home made apple pie
  

Also Available...Comfort Food Makeover - the lighter side of comfort

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