sample menu:

• Romesco Sauce with grilled bread
• Homemade tortilla chips with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
• Asparagus Pesto over fresh linguine
• Chococoffee BBQ Sauce with grilled chicken
• Learn to make a Roux and turn it into a Bechamel Sauce and a Veloute Sauce
  

Learn about fresh and dried herbs and how they can enhance the flavor of food without added salt and fat!
sample menu:

• Baked Shrimp Scampi
• Basil Lemonade
• Quinoa with Herbs and Edamame
• Argentinean Chimichurri sauce over Grilled Flank Steak
• Fresh Berries with Mint and Yogurt Sauce
  

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Mexican food is so flavorful and delicious!  In this class, you'll  create authentic Mexican cuisine in a healthier way!
sample menu:

• Pineapple Lime Aqua Fresca
  
• Jicama Mango Salad
  
• Salsa de Chipotle Quemado
  
• Sopa Azteca (Tortilla Soup)
  
• Chiles en Nogada
• Dawn's Mexican Style Beans
  

 
Quick and Healthy Weeknight Meals part 1

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These quick, easy and healthy meals will help you get dinner on the table in a snap during those busy weeknights...leave the drive-thru behind and lose the pizza man's phone number!
 sample menu:

• Chicken Sausage with Peppers, Onions and Whole Wheat or Quinoa Pasta
  
• Chili and Garlic Rubbed Steaks with Pan Salsa and Polenta
  
• Turkey Tagine with Whole Wheat Couscous 
  
• Healthy Sloppy Joey's with Celery Root and Apple Slaw
  

Quick and Healthy Weeknight Meals part 2

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Continuing in the tradition of having a meal on the table in under an hour on a weeknight...

sample menu:

• Chicken Piccata with Whole Wheat Linguine
  
• Salisbury Steak with Mushroom and Onion Gravy
• Orange Sesame Shrimp with Orange Infused Quinoa
  
• Rosemary and Thyme Oven Fried Pork Chops with Ginger Apple Chutney
  

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:

• Greek Style stuffed mushrooms
  
• Shrimp and Parmesan Crostini
  
• Sundried Tomato Pesto and Chevre Torte

• Blanched Asparagus with Wasabi Dipping Sauce

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 possibilities!
sample menu:

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

Dawn's Mexican Kitchen, part 2

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In this class you'll learn more healthy Mexican recipes that your family will love!  We start with handmade corn tortillas, which we then transform into tortilla chips served with a fresh sweet and smoky salsa and the most amazing grilled chicken enchiladas you'll ever taste!
sample menu:

• Handmade corn tortillas
  
• Tortilla Chips with Black Bean, Avocado and Veggie Salsa
  
• Grilled Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Crema
• Chicken Chipotle Chorizo and Warm Spinach Salad
  
• Healthy Horchata - my take on a classic Mexican beverage!
  

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
• Vinaigrette basics and a variety of home made vinaigrettes

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 smashed potatoes or Mac-n-Cheese
  
• Italian salad with home made Italian vinaigrette
  
• Home made apple pie
  

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

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