Trader Joe continues to provide us with some of the most unique and flavorful products. Join Chef Katherine as she combines Trader Joe’s best to create quick and easy meals that will impress family and friends alike.

Recipes:  Asian Pulled Pork Tacos; BBQ Chicken Salad with Roasted Corn and Basil-Lime Vinaigrette; Heirloom Tomato and Olive Tart; Papardelle and Mushroom Stroganoff; Madras Curry Shrimp over Basmati Rice; Double Chocolate and Cherry Brownies.

Shital cooks Indian food straight from her homeland it doesn’t get more authentic than this.

Recipes: Croissants Stuffed with Spicy Potatoes and Peas; Dates and Tamarind Chutney; Tandoori Chicken; Malai Kofta (North Indian curry with vegetarian balls in savory creamy gravy); Shiro Dessert (cream of wheat cooked in ghee flavored with cardamoms and saffron served on a bed of vanilla ice-cream);  After Dinner Mouth Freshener. 

Who needs piles of dishes at the end of a busy day? One dish meals can be filling, nutritious, and delicious for your family to enjoy.

Recipes: Turkey Sausage and Cheese Ravioli Bake with Zucchini and Ricotta Cheese; Skillet Seafood Puttanesca with Tomatoes, Capers, Olives and Orzo; Mac and Cheese Romanoff with Smoky Ham and Roasted Peppers; Tex-Mex Chicken Tortilla Bake with Salsa Verde and Corn; Caramel Apple Bread Pudding with Ice Cream.

French for cooking in a vacuum water bath sous vide is easy and scientifically accurate with it’s precise temperature. Chef Katherine will show you all you need to know to get started at home with this amazingly simple method of preparing meats, vegetables and much more with little added fat while locking in the nutrients. The food will be ready when you are and perfectly cooked to your liking every time.

Recipes:  Spiced Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce; Garlic-Tarragon Chicken Breasts; Moroccan Spiced Halibut with Tomato Harissa Sauce; Carrots with Thyme Butter; Perfectly Cooked Eggs; Lemon Custard Pie.

Chris met Stan in 2002 and they soon developed a professional relationship and friendship based on their love of quality ingredients and well prepared food. As a graduate of the CIA and current Chef Instructor at San Diego Culinary Institute Chris brings his formal training and 25 years of work experience to his position as Chef at Siesel's and Iowa Meats. Having Stan and Chris at Great News is a treat for all. Class is held at the Great News! Cooking School.

Recipes: Oriental Style Babyback Ribs; French Country Style Lamb Ribs With Mustard/Breadcrumb Crust; Regular Spareribs (boiling method) with Sauce; Babyback Ribs (steaming method) with Sauce; Double-Cut Beef Ribs; Country Pork Ribs with Beans.

These delectable fruits have become much more popular over the last few years, but how many of us know how to utilize them in a recipe? Together with Chef Michael McDonald, we will find out as he demonstrates the various uses that yield the best flavors of a new classic.

Recipes: Seared Santa Barbara Prawns with Heirloom Tomatoes and Garlic Crostini; Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad; Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho; Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad with Seared Alaskan Halibut.