Casual Summer

Casual gatherings call for casual menus. These menus combine the best of summer flavors with an easy atmosphere.

Spectacular Summer Salads
Monday, July 31, 6pm; Allison
Menu: Dilled shrimp & rice salad; Roasted vegetable couscous salad; Thai beef salad with snow peas; Star anise blackberries with lemon sorbet. Price: $80 per person, per class.

Perfect Pork Chops
Wednesday, August 2, 6pm; Analisa
Menu: Summer corn soup; Simply delicious green beans & cherry tomatoes; Broiled pork chops with sun dried tomato & chipotle pesto; Minted melon with Caribbean elixir. Price: $80 per person, per class.

Smoked Ribs
Sunday, August 13, 4-8pm; Deb
Menu: Chopped broccoli salad with red onion, bacon & sunflower seeds; Stovetop smoker ribs; Kansas City barbeque sauce; Corn on the cob; Watermelon slices with lime-honey syrup. Price: $95 per person, or $170 for two.

Heat it up in the Hamptons
Wednesday, August 16, 6pm; Analisa
Menu: Gazpacho Andaluz with grilled croutons; Grilled skewers with chimichurri sauce; Grilled corn with chipotle butter; Brandied pineapple wheels with vanilla ice cream & caramelized onions. Price: $85 per person, per class.

Hurricane Party
Sunday, September 17, 4-8pm; Kathleen
Menu: Corn Maque choux; Smoked chicken and Andouille gumbo; Green beans; Bread pudding soufflé. Price: $80 per person, per class.

Vegetarian Gourmet Brunch
Saturday, September 23, 9:30am-1:30pm; Susan
Menu: Stuffed avocados; Artichokes with chive vinaigrette; Cucumber mint salad; Rice pilaf with cilantro and green onion; Wild berry tart. Price: $85 per person, per class.