 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 | Lighten Up for Autumn
Saucing Like a Professional |
Mexican Flair with Chef Octavio |
SOS for Thanksgiving
| Kids in the Kitchen | Holiday Entertaining
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: Wednesdays, October 10, 17 & 24, 6pm
Series B: Thursdays, October 11, 18 & 25, 6pm
Series C: Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 17, 9:30am-1:30pm
Series D: Tuesdays, November 6, 13 & 20, 6pm
Intermediate Cooking Skills
$225 for three classes
Dates offered in Orange:
Series A: Thursdays, November 1, 8 & 15, 6pm
It’s easy to stay healthy with these flavorful Fall menus – all the taste without all the fat!
Quick & Healthy Family Meals
Thursday, November 29, 6pm; Lauren
Menu: 10-minute Autumn harvest salad; Maple-glazed salmon; Pork medallions with gingered apple sauce; Fruit & nut couscous; Poached pears. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Weeknight Dinner Party
Tuesday, December 4, 6pm; Lauren
Menu: Silky pumpkin soup; Teriyaki flank steak; Seared scallops with a tangerine reduction; Apple crisp & vanilla bean frozen yogurt. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Join Chef Joe Impilitti for a study in the construction, creation and flavoring of sauces.
Sauces I: Sauces for Fish
Tuesday, October 9, 6pm
Or Saturday, October 13, 9:30am-1:30pm
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
Tuesday, October 16, 6pm
Saturday, October 27, 9:30am-1:30pm
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.
Chef Octavio Montoya is back in southern California … just in time for some great Fall classes. Don’t miss out!
Grilled Mexican Caesar & Sirloin Steak
Sunday, October 14, 4-8pm
Menu: Seafood ceviche; Grilled Mexican Caesar salad & sirloin steak with Mexican Caesar dressing, tortilla chips & tomatoes; Mexican Flan. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Mexican Taco Stand
Sunday, October 28, 4-8pm
Menu: Salsa fresca, pico de gallo style, and tortilla chips; Medley of tacos of carne asada, carne adobada, chicken with cilantro; onions & table salsa; Agua fresca, tamarindo & horchata; Arroz con leche caramelizado. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Mexican Gorditas
Sunday, November 11, 4-8pm
Menu: Tortilla soup; Tri tip gorditas with chile rojo (a delicious homemade pocket tortilla); Tres leches cake. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Mexican Tamales
Or Wednesday, November 28, 6pm
Or Wednesday, December 12, 6pm
Or Thursday, December 13, 6pm
Menu: Guacamole; Medley of tamales with beef, chicken, salsa, rajas & cheese fillings; Poached pears with vanilla ice cream. Price: $85 per person, per class.
 Need a fast refresher for your family’s big celebration? These classes are designed to give you best-of-class information for a traditional meal, and new ideas for a twist on tradition.
Thanksgiving 101
Wednesday, November 7, 6pm; Octavio Montoya
Menu: Herb & spice rubbed turkey; Apple, pecan & 3-bread stuffing; Cranberry, pear & ginger compote; Sweet potato puree with broccoli; Perfect mashed potatoes. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Just For Teens Thanksgiving Primer
Sunday, November 4, 10am-2pm; Lauren
This is a more advanced cooking experience for teens. Menu: 10-minute Autumn harvest salad; Herb-roasted turkey breast; Parmesan smashed potatoes; Mini pumpkin cheesecakes with gingerbread; Cookie crust. Price: $80 per person, per class.
 These classes are designed for children ages 8-12 years old. No younger than 8 years, please!
Easy After School Energy Boosters
Sunday, November 11, 10am-2pm; Lauren
Menu: Fruit smoothies; Sweet & savory salads; Chicken wraps; Oatmeal cranberry cookies. Price: $65 per person, per class.
Holiday Cookie Party
Sunday, December 9, 10am-2pm
Recipes: Mrs. Claus crispy oatmeal cookies with cranberries & white chocolate; Chocolate peppermint delights; Gingerbread cookies – decorate your own! Kids will take home their creations to share with friends & family! Price: $70 per person, per class.
 For fresh ideas for holiday entertaining, join us for one of these great party-preparation classes!
It’s All About Cookies!!
Saturday, December 1, 9:30am-1:30pm; Joe
Recipes: Brown sugar ginger snaps; Coconut-cranberry chews; Pecan maple buttercream sandwiches; White chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Plenty of cookies to take home! Price: $85 per person, per class.
Holiday Appetizer Party I
Wednesday, December 5, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Miniature savory Cremini mushroom cheese cakes with baby greens & herb salad; Five spiced gingered shrimp wrapped in snow peas; Herbed salmon & smoked salmon bruschetta; Red pepper, garlic & Pecorino cheese puffs; Grilled chicken drummettes with ancho-cherry barbecue sauce; Prosciutto-wrapped gorgonzola with arugula. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Holiday Appetizer Party II
Thursday, December 6, 6pm; Octavio
Menu: Sopes with shredded beef in red sauce; Lobster pastry cigar; Lavender & honey glazed duck on toasted brioche; Wild mushroom popovers; Coconut-cranberry chews. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Holiday Appetizer Party III
Tuesday, December 11, 6pm; Joe
Menu: Baked brie in puff pastry with honey-walnut sauce; Chesapeake crab cakes with creamy tartar sauce & cilantro-orange dressing; Marinated vegetables a la Grecque; Cocktail meatballs with Burgundy wine & mushroom sauce; Individual holiday confetti miniature soup cups with garlic toasts. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Elegant Italian Lamb
Saturday, December 8, 5-9pm; Joe
Menu: Shiitake mushroom & arugula salad; Frittata with herbs; Roasted leg of lamb with green olives & roasted shallots; Eggplant involtini with ricotta & scallions; Calabresi lemon cookies. Price: $85 per person, or $105 with wine pairings.
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