Gather your favorite people and learn how to make a sophisticated afternoon meal, which will impress with both its ease and aesthetic.
TRAVELOGUE: Playground of the Kings: Renaissance Châteaux of the Loire Valley Two hours southwest of Paris is the lush and legendary Loire Valley -- nicknamed the "playground of kings and queens" and home to some of France’s bloodiest battles, greatest architecture and wonderful wines. Join travel writer/ architectural historian and Wanderlust Tours owner, Shawnie Kelley at Upper [...]
Spring is in the air as this class anticipates the refreshing flavors and vibrant colors to come.
Chef Secrets: Cooking with Spices Menu: Furikake Crusted Fish with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette - Harissa Spiced Chicken Tagine with Olives and Couscous - French Arugula and New Potato Salad with Herbes de Provence Vinaigrette - Chai Ice Cream Class Description: If you’re intrigued by the wide variety of culinary spices but aren’t sure where to [...]
Ina Garten - 'Cooking for Jeffrey' Cookbook Menu: Tarragon Shrimp Salad - Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken - Asparagus and Fennel Soup - Chocolate Crème Brûlée Class Description: "Cooking is more gratifying and, frankly, more fun when I'm cooking for people I love--whether for two friends or a party of 12--and for more than 40 years, my [...]
Farm-to-Table Cooking Menu: Ruby Beet and Haricot Vert Salad with Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette - Sweet Pea and Lemon Soufflé – Creamy Cauliflower "Risotto" – Smoked Salmon and Melted Leek Frittata Class Description: One of the hottest restaurant trends in recent years, farm-to-table cooking focuses on using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. In this hands on [...]
Fresh Ravioli at Home Menu: Fresh Pasta Dough - Artichoke Mezzelune with Lemon Butter - Chicken and Mushroom Ravioli with Light Marsala Cream Class Description: If there's anything more delicious than fresh pasta, it's fresh stuffed pasta. As part of our series exploring traditional Italian techniques, this hands-on workshop will walk you through the steps [...]
Culinary Event: Jazzy New Orleans Dinner Celebrate one of America's famed culinary capitals with a festive sit-down dinner and cooking demonstration featuring New Orleans' classic and seductive Low Country/Cajun cuisine. The always amazing Shawnie walks you through four traditional NOLA recipes and shows you how to achieve their delicious, familiar flavors. Explore the historical backgrounds [...]
Flavors from the Pacific Northwest Get a taste of America's Pacific Northwest with an menu showcasing the fresh, flavorful best of Oregon and Washington: salmon, mushrooms, berries, coffee, along with intriguing flavor profiles transplanted straight from the Pacific Rim. Class begins with a discussion of this region's diverse and evolving food culture and a demo [...]
American Farmhouse Classics June welcomes an abundance of aromatic herbs, fresh fruits, and bustling farmer's markets, so what better place to look for seasonal, summery cooking than down on the farm (and we don't mean Bob Evans!). Sample warm and flakey Cheddar Cheese Biscuits and Herbed Honey Butter - a melt-in-your-mouth staple of country cooking. [...]
OUR JUNE 6 CLASS FILLED UP, SO WE ADDED A SECOND! American Farmhouse Classics June welcomes an abundance of aromatic herbs, fresh fruits, and bustling farmer’s markets, so what better place to look for seasonal, summery cooking than down on the farm (and we don’t mean Bob Evans!). Sample warm and flakey Cheddar Cheese Biscuits [...]
Summer Seafood Boil Channel ocean breezes and salty air with a social summer seafood boil. Shawnie will discuss the regional differences in outdoor clambakes and seafood boils, while demonstrating how to achieve similar flavors in a stovetop version or on an outdoor grill for the ultimate backyard party. A traditional combination of shrimp, crab, finfish, [...]
