 Classes in Orange!
Our new teaching kitchen, located in the historic district of Orange, is up and running. Brought to you by the kitchen design firm Le Gourmet Kitchen, our new facility is full of state-of-the art Dacor appliances and beautifully appointed cabinetry and counters, and stocked with our favorite pots, pans, knives, tools and gadgets. Stop in to have a look, then call us to sign up for a class! Class schedule and details inside.
The Gourmet Series | 3-Day Gourmet Crash Course!
Knife Skills | Spring Entertaining
Technique
Workshops | Saucing Like a Professional | It’s a Party!
Easy Home Made Pasta
Not prerequisite to individual classes in this schedule, but definitely recommended for anyone looking to build a bit more confidence in basic skills. Composed of “mini-series” to suit cooks with different levels of experience, each “mini-series” contains 3 or 4 classes, and will focus on a different level of skills.
Please see page 2 for detailed class descriptions.
Basic Cooking Skills
$225 for three classes
Dates offered in Orange:
Series A: Tuesdays, April 3, 10 & 17, 6pm
Series B: Thursdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 6pm
Series C: Sundays, May 6, 13 & 20, 10am-2pm;
Series D: Saturdays, May 12, 19 & 26, 9:30am-1:30pm
Series E: Thursdays, May 17, 24 & 31, 6pm
Series F: Wednesdays, June 6, 13 & 20, 6pm
Intermediate Cooking Skills
$225 for three classes
Dates offered in Orange:
Series A: Wednesdays, May 9, 16 & 23, 6pm
Series B: Sundays, June 3, 10 & 17, 10am-2pm
 Orange: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday,
June 25, 26 & 27, 9am-2pm
Want to learn the basics fast? Join us for a three-day adventure in cooking, and we’ll send you away with the inspiration and knowledge to tackle the most daunting cookbooks! Curriculum will follow the Basic series described above for the first two days. On the 3rd day, we’ll use the techniques and skills learned the previous days to plan and execute a memorable meal – working out the timing, advanced preparation, etc. to ensure your ability to pull off a “wow” meal of your own. Price: $350 per person for 3 days. Limit of 6 people in this class.
Knife Skills
Saturday, April 21, 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, May 10, 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday June 9, 9:30am-12:30pm
Sharpen your skills in this 3-hour workshop, and learn to slice and dice like a pro. Resident knife nut Jason Green will tell you all about the use and care kitchen knives, then you’ll put your newfound knowledge to work. Afterwards, you’ll mix up all the stuff you’ve chopped and have a meal! Recipes: Tomato herb salsa; Garlic parmesan crostinis; Cobb salad; Fresh fruit “ratatouille” with yogurt sauce. Price: $75 per person, per class.
 Spring cries for social gatherings … these menus will be sure to please everyone.
Traditional Spring Dinner – Perfect for Easter!
Wednesday, April 4, 6pm; Jason
Menu: Savory cheese pie; Grilled rack of lamb; Garlic mashed potatoes; Roasted parmesan asparagus; Bread pudding with warm bourbon glaze. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Spring Brunch
Saturday, April 14, 9:30am-1:30pm; Jason
Menu: Warm frisee salad with fingerling potatoes & bacon; Chicken breasts with radish-mint chutney; Rice pancakes; Peach & Prosecco ice. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Blue Cheese Stuffed Filet
Friday, April 20, 6pm; Jason
Menu: Maytag blue stuffed filet mignon with port sauce; Sour cream horseradish mashed potatoes; Asparagus & wild mushroom fricassee; Lavender honey crème brulee. Price: $95 per person; $115 with wine pairings.
Candlelit Dinner for Two: Asian Style Date Night
Friday, May 18, 6pm; Jason
Menu: Shrimp & pork wontons; Sesame crusted Ahi stacks with wasabi aioli & wonton crisps; Chai-poached apricot & plum compote with goat cheese. Price: $190 per couple; $230 with wine pairings.
Easy Spring Appetizers
Tuesday, May 22, 6pm; Jason
Menu: Wild mushroom tartlets; Celery root & green apple salad; Smoked trout rillettes with black pepper crostinis; Cilantro-lime granite. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Early Summer Breakfast Al Fresco
Saturday, June 30, 9:30am-1:30pm
Menu: Puffed pear pancake; Crème brulee French toast; Prosciutto & goat cheese strata; Breakfast polenta with chorizo. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Need guidance on specific techniques? Join one of our technique-driven classes, and learn some great recipes as you perfect your techniques.
Flambé!
Saturday, April 7, 5-9pm; Jason
Or Thursday, June 7, 6pm; Jason
Now we’re cookin’ with fire! Menu: Chicken Chasseur; Red pea bisque with rum; Bananas Foster; Firetong Punch. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Braising: Poultry
Friday, April 27, 6pm; Jason
Learn the basics of braising. Menu: Braised chicken breasts; Risotto a la fungi; Roasted green beans; Chocolate mousse. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Steakhouse in your House
Friday, June 1, 6pm; Jason
Menu: The perfect grilled steak; French fries; Chunky tomato salsa; Pan sautéed asparagus; Individual fruit tarts with berry coulis. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Soufflés Without Fear
Thursday, May 3, 6:00pm; Jason
Saturday, June 16, 9:30am-1:30pm; Jason
Whether savory or sweet, once you understand the science behind fluffy soufflés, you’ll fear them no more! Recipes: Gorgonzola cheese soufflé served with mixed greens; Chocolate soufflé with “poor man” crème anglaise. Price: $85 per person, per class.
 Join Chef Eric Maquiling for a study in the construction, creation and flavoring of sauces.
Sauces I: Sauces for Fish
Wednesday, April 25, 6pm
Basic recipes include: Summer citrus sauce; Orange beurre blanc; Tequila-lime cream sauce; Tarragon demi-glace sauce; Pan-roasted salmon, sea bass and shrimp; Rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Sauces II: Sauces for Meat
Wednesday, May 30, 6pm
Basic recipes include: Orange Grand Marnier Sauce; “Marchand de vin” sauce; Mustard “Robert” sauce; Lamb thyme garlic sauce; Pan-roasted chicken, pork and beef rib-eye; Potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Price: $90 per person, per class.
 There’s no place like the kitchen to have fun with your friends – join us for these party-inspired menus.
¡Cinco de Mayo!
Saturday, May 5, 9:30am-1:30pm; Kathleen
Menu: Fruit skewers with yogurt dipping sauce; Chiliquiles (eggs, chips, black beans, cheese & salsa); Mexican chocolate flan. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Spanish Tapas
Tuesday, May 8, 6pm; Jason
Menu: Roasted peppers with boquerones; Grilled Serrano ham & Manchego crostinis; Cherry tomatoes stuffed with Spanish olive tapenade; Grilled Portobello mushrooms with hazelnut gremolata. Price: $85 per person, per class.
 These classes were so popular we thought we’d offer them again! Homemade pasta is easy and fun! Join Chef Joe Impullitti and learn tricks and techniques for all your favorite pasta. 10% discount if you sign up for the entire series!
Egg Pasta 3 ways
Saturday, April 28, 9:30am-1:30pm
Menu: Hand cut pappardelle with meat sauce Bolognese; Roller cut (pasta machine) linguine with a classic basil pesto sauce; Roller cut (pasta machine) fettuccine with creamy Alfredo sauce. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Stuffed Pasta 2 ways
Saturday, June 2, 9:30am-1:30pm
Menu: Ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach; Manicotti stuffed with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan & parsley, baked in a light tomato sauce covered with mozzarella & tellegio cheese. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Pasta Variety
Saturday, June 23, 9:30am-1:30pm
Menu: Potato gnocchi in a brown butter sage sauce; Eggless pasta dough: Pici pasta (hand rolled) in a chicken and broccoli pan sauce; Orachetti (“little ears” made by hand) with a sausage and tomato sauce. Price: $85 per person, per class.
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