August

Cooking Class Topic:
Sautéed Pineapple

Every month, in addition to learning how to prepare dishes from our monthly menu, you will learn how to prepare something amazing, or how to do something in the kitchen in an amazingly simple manner. It's our way of sharing our culinary knowledge with you.

In August, we will show you how to make a wonderful and fast dessert that will leave your family and guests amazed at your culinary abilities. Of course you will get to sample it too!

Menu

Summer is still here. Enjoy it while it lasts so let us worry about dinner and go and play!!!!

Please choose 6 or 12 items from the choices below. Be adventurous and choose 6 or 12 different things, or select several of the same dish if it really appeals to you. For logistics reasons, you can choose the same item up to two times.

Cowboy Bean Salad
We are bringing this salad back since it's so wonderful in the warm summer months. This is just an amazing salad with a huge variety of beans (black, garbanzo, black-eyed peas) and veggies (bell peppers, green onions, chiles, optional corn and jalapenos, etc.) And guess what, no cooking required - none whatsoever on your part. Just thaw and serve. And since beans are full of protein, this salad is really filling.
(vegetarian - easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly)

Un-fried Fried Mexican Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated in salsa, then coated with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. So moist and flavorful! And much healthier than traditional fried chicken.
(easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly)

Wild Salmon Coulibiac ~ NEW! ~ $5 supplement
Also known as Salmon Wellington or Salmon en croute, our version of this dish features four fillets of wild salmon, each topped with basil pesto and then enrobed in puff pastry. Your family will be so impressed! Bakes in the oven from frozen for added convenience.
(easy to split - v. easy at home - kid friendly)

Zesty Drumsticks
Fine dining it's not, but these chicken drumsticks will have you and your family licking your fingers.  A zesty sauce with a touch of BBQ sauce, honey and garlic, flavor these chicken legs that bake in the oven or cook on the grill.
(easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly)

Grilled Pork Chops with Maple-Cranberry Glaze
These chops start with a dry rub made up of no less than 9 spices. Not hot, just flavorful, the rub is followed by a tart yet sweet tangy glaze of cranberries and real maple syrup for basting and serving on the side. This is one not to be missed. Grill and stovetop.
(easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly)

Yoghurt and Spice Grilled Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken breast pieces get a marinade of tangy yoghurt, paprika, onion, garlic and chili, giving them lots of flavor and a Greek/Moroccan flair. All you have to do is skewer and grill them.
(low carb - easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly)

Penne with Tuna and Kalamata Olive Emulsion ~ NEW!
You will feel like you are in Sorrento, Italy when you try this delicious dish showcasing Mediterranean staples such as extra virgin olive oil, capers, kalamata olives, lemons and parsley. The flakey tuna shines in the olive oil emulsion making this dish perfect for nibbling under the sun. Could even be served cold as a filling pasta salad if you want.
(easy to split - easy at home - relatively kid friendly - full meal)

Chorizo and Green Chile Quiche
Perfect for brunch, lunch or anytime.  Spicy chorizo sausage, mild green chiles and cheddar in an egg and cream custard cooked inside a deep-dish pie crust. Your choice of real eggs (you crack 'em) or egg substitute for lower cholesterol (we'll assume you are going with real eggs unless you tell us otherwise). Bakes in the oven.
(cannot be split - relatively easy at home - full meal)

Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Egg noodles, ground beef and broccoli shine on this Asian-inspired dish that your family will love. Perfect for a busy evening, this dish cooks quickly on your stovetop.
(easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly - full meal)

Soy Crumbles and Broccoli Noodles
Same as above but with soy crumbles instead of beef, and vegetable stock instead of beef broth.
(vegetarian - easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly - full meal)

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Tenderloins
Tender pork tenderloins are encrusted in cumin and parmesan cheese and the result is divine. So simple yet elegant. Bakes in the oven.
(low carb - easy to split - easy at home - kid friendly)

Mixed Berry Cobbler
It's summer -- you either fit into the swimming suit or you don't. Have dessert and just enjoy life! Mixed berries are covered with a streusel topping with optional nuts. So delicious and easy - we even provide the icecream! Bakes in the oven.
(cannot be split - easy at home - kid friendly)
 

Note:
Please note that not all the ingredients are listed in the descriptions. If you have any dietary restrictions please ask us to see a complete list of ingredients. If somebody you will be serving food is allergic to an ingredient, please choose another dish in the menu since we cannot be held responsible for allergic reactions. Thank you.

The day of the session, please:

• Bring a cooler with ice packs to transport all your food home. We will provide all the foil containers and Ziploc bags for your food.
  
• Plan to go home directly after the session so you can freeze your food ASAP to ensure safety and best quality.