Big Night is a film for food lovers. Anyone who has ever felt passionately about food loves this film. Timpano is central to this movie and is served daily at Lotsa Pasta but rarely appears on restaurant menus or in cookbooks. It was a dish that was made on Fat Tuesday as a way to get out of your refrigerator all the foods that you couldn’t eat during Lent. Now is your chance to experience this amazing dish! Class is held at the Great News! Cooking School.
Recipes: Timpano (pastry encased casserole of pasta, sausage, meatballs, eggs and vegetables served with three sauces), Vodka Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, Pesto Sauce; Mixed Baby greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette, Hazelnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese; Citrus Fruit Granita.
Cookbook Author "The Casual Gourmet
Presents: Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts"
Date Scheduled:Tuesday 01/04/2011 Time -> 10:30AM
Class Cost:$54.00
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Here are several tasty low calorie dishes to help you eat wisely, without sacrificing great taste this New Year.
Recipes: Garden Minestrone with White Beans, Pasta and Spinach; Crabmeat Ravioli (made with wonton skins) with Tomato Clam Sauce; Thai Beef Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing; Spice Rubbed Chicken on Curried Orange Couscous with Dried Cranberries and Fresh Herbs; Korean Style Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Sesame Sauce; Instant Kahlua Tiramisu with Ricotta Filling.
Learn the complete basics of handling and caring for knives, including which knives to have in your kitchen and which to use for each job. This class teaches you how to chop, dice, slice, julienne, and chiffonade, as well as which cuts are appropriate for different dishes. You will learn how to sharpen and maintain your knives.
PLEASE BRING A SHARP CHEF'S KNIFE TO CLASS. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS AND LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE.
Date Scheduled:Wednesday 01/05/2011 Time -> 06:00PM
Class Cost:$69.00
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Back by popular demand! Mary Ann will be sharing some wonderful sausage recipes to make at home. Students will also be taking home one pound of sausage that they have made in class. Mary Ann Vitale owns two fantastic Italian businesses, La Taverna and Sorella della Taverna, in La Jolla. La Taverna is a cozy restaurant and Sorella della Taverna is a gourmet deli. Her out of this world fare can’t be beat. She focuses on using great ingredients, seasoning often and simple techniques.
CLASS WILL BE HELD AT GREAT NEWS! COOKING SCHOOL. THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 32 STUDENTS.
Recipes: Sicilian Sausage; Breakfast Sausage; Chicken Apple Sausage.
Date Scheduled:Thursday 01/06/2011 Time -> 09:00AM
Class Cost:$54.00
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Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity. Mineko will share a wealth of information about Japanese vegetables, fish, specially sliced meats, seasonings, condiments and rice, as she guides you through the Nijiya market. This is also the place for sushi lovers, as they carry sushi grade fish and other needed ingredients. Then Mineko will take you for a traditional Japanese lunch at Sakura Restaurant. There you will dine on Shrimp and Assorted Vegetable Tempura with Dipping Sauce, Miso-Marinated Grilled Salmon, Lettuce Salad with Sakura House Dressing, Japanese Pickles, Tofu and Wakame Miso Soup, Japanese Rice and Mochi Ice Cream.
The first part of this class is a standing/ walking tour so wear closed toed comfortable shoes, bring a sweater (it is cold), pen and notebook.
We will meet in front of the store. Nijiya Japanese Market is located at 3860 Convoy St., 3 blocks south of Balboa. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 24 – SO REGISTER EARLY.
Cookbook Author "The Casual Gourmet
Presents: Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts"
Date Scheduled:Thursday 01/06/2011 Time -> 06:00PM
Class Cost:$54.00
DETAILS
Here are several tasty low calorie dishes to help you eat wisely, without sacrificing great taste this New Year.
Recipes: Garden Minestrone with White Beans, Pasta and Spinach; Crabmeat Ravioli (made with wonton skins) with Tomato Clam Sauce; Thai Beef Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing; Spice Rubbed Chicken on Curried Orange Couscous with Dried Cranberries and Fresh Herbs; Korean Style Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Sesame Sauce; Instant Kahlua Tiramisu with Ricotta Filling.
Cookbook author "Perfect Party Food" & "Happy Holidays"
Date Scheduled:Friday 01/07/2011 Time -> 10:30AM
Class Cost:$64.00
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Discover what the farmers market is all about. In this class, Diane will help you feel inspired by the best San Diego has to offer. Shopping the local farmers market isn’t just about fresh ingredients, it is also about being introduced to new ingredients, and getting more flavor for your buck. You will be surprised and delighted with recipes the day of the class, as Diane will get the freshest ingredients to prepare with you. Then, as an added bonus, you will be sent home with a bag of market picks of the month from Specialty Produce at a value of $20 for you to discover and add into your recipe repertoire.
Recipes: Diane will surprise you with a lovely meal from start to finish made from the freshest picks of the month.
Cookbook Author "The Casual Gourmet
Presents: Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts"
Date Scheduled:Friday 01/07/2011 Time -> 06:00PM
Class Cost:$59.00
DETAILS
Learn about the spicy flavors of Thai cuisine in this class designed to let you experience a wide array of Thai foods. HANDS-ON—This series is loads of fun! Not only do you get great recipes, but this is a hands-on class so everyone gets a chance to get in there and help with the cooking!
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 32 PEOPLE. PLEASE BRING AN APRON.
Recipes: Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Bean Threads and Tofu; Spicy Lemongrass Shrimp Soup with Lime Leaves and Straw Mushrooms; Thai Beef Toss with Spinach and Rice Noodles; Green Curry Paste; Green Curry with Chicken, Snap Peas and Red Pepper; Coconut Sweet Rice Pudding with Lemon and Ginger.
Have you ever struggled to decorate a cake and wondered how bakeries get those straight sides, smooth tops and beautifully piped decorations? Come to this hands-on class and learn the techniques for yourself. You will decorate your own cake, learn to split and fill cakes evenly, how to make icing and apply it smoothly. You will learn what a “crumb coat” is and why it is invaluable. You will learn proper pastry bag techniques and practice piping with several tips. At the end of the class, you will have a decorated cake to take home. Note: You will need to bring one 8 or 9-inch round cake (make sure it is at least 1-1/2 inches tall) and an apron to class.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN ICING BAG AND TIPS NEEDED FOR CLASS.
THIS IS A 3-1/2 HOUR, HANDS- ON CLASS AND IS LIMITED TO 24 PEOPLE.
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