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Food Preparation-Fall

MOROCCO    TEA PARTY    GREEK ISLES    THAI I    VIETNAM    CHINESE II    MEXICAN

THAI II    VEGETARIAN    NEW ORLEANS    SUSHI    DIM SUM   INTERMEDIATE CHINESE

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A TASTE OF EXOTIC MOROCCO(a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.  Come to our make-believe Kasbah for some exotic Moroccan food and a sense of the rituals that makes the meal special.  We will pour warm water over your hands before you eat.  With some bread, you will scoop up some of the Moroccan Eggplant, Tabbouleh Salad and Middle East Lamb Stew.  You will also get to eat some Bestilla - Phyllo dough stuffed with chicken and almonds and the top dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon - it is a fragrant treat exotic to Western tastes.  We will finish the meal with Baklava and honey mint tea. You will learn how to make all of these dishes in this 4-hour class. 

 

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
13501 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 10/11 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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LET'S HAVE A TEA PARTY (a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.   Try something different!!! A tea party is a great way to entertain friends for a luncheon, baby or bridal shower, birthday or any other special occasion.  During this four-hour class, we will make a variety of finger sandwiches, cakes or cookies and learn about the presentation of the food.  We will briefly discuss the three major types of tea (high tea, low tea, and Chinese tea).  We will explore a variety of teas and discuss the proper preparation of tea.  A cup of tea with a friend or relative is a chance to share a ritual enjoyed by people worldwide.  It is a time to enjoy the warmth and comfort offered by a cup of tea.  It is a wonderful way to take your mind off stressful matters.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Meetings Days Time
12801 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 10/4 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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TASTE OF THE GREEK ISLES(a)    CLASS PAGE  CANCELLED

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.   During this four-hour class we will be exploring some of the unique food served in the Greek Isles.  We will be preparing:  Tiropetes (Greek Chesse Triangles), Soupa Avegolemono (Egg and Lemon Soup), Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Greek Salad, and Greek Bow Ties with Honey.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
10411 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 10/11 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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THAI I (a)  CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.   Join us for the exciting and exotic cooking of Thailand.  During this four-hour workshop, we will be preparing five traditional style dishes using some authentic and exciting spices.  Our menu for this course will be Lemon Grass Chicken and Mushroom Soup (Tom Kar Gai), Pork Stuffed Oranges (Ma Ho-Galloping Horses), Beef Curry (Kaeng Nua), Thai Crunchy Noodles (Mee Krob), and Fried Bananas.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Meetings Days Time
13301 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 10/18 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL TASTE OF VIETNAM (a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.  Come on a journey with me to discover the delights of Vietnamese Cuisine.  In this country known for its diverse and fabulous food you will have a chance to explore new tastes, textures and cooking methods.  Vietnamese cuisine is influenced by Chinese and French cuisine.  During this 4 hour class we will make:  Crystal Shrimp Rolls, Lettuce Wrap-Ups, Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry, Stir Fried Tou Fu with Vegetables and Peanut Sauce and Mango and Sweet Rice Pudding.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
10131 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 11/8 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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MORE BEGINNING CHINESE II (a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students. This is the second of two classes in Beginning Chinese Cooking.  During this four-hour workshop you will learn some more basics of Chinese cooking.  The menu for this class will include the following:  Won Ton Soup, Won Ton Appetizers, Broccoli with Beef, Egg Foo Young and Egg Rolls.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
10211 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 11/22 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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MEXICAN COOKING (a)  CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.   During this four hour class we will prepare some very popular Mexican dishes. We will prepare: Pozole Blanco (Hominy Pork Soup), Chayotes Rellenos (Stuffed Chayotes), Enchiladas de Jaiba (Crab Enchiladas), Braised Pork with Green Chile Sauce, and Flan.  Come and Join us in a unique cooking experience.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
12502 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 1/10 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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 THAI II (a)  CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.  This will be the second in a series of the exciting and exotic cooking of Thailand.  We will be preparing the traditional style dishes using some authentic and exciting spices.  Our menu for the day will include:  Coconut Chicken. Satay with Peanut Sauce, Crab Curry, Sour Prawn Soup and Coconut Pudding.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
12302 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 1/17 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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VEGETARIAN COOKING (a)     CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.  During this four hour class you will learn how to prepare a variety of vegetable dishes.  We will be preparing the following:  Spinach Cheese Souffle, a popular souffle in France, Angel pasta with Pesto, an Italian favorite, Baked Corn Casserole, a middle America favorite, Winter Green Pockets (vegetables wrapped in filo dough), and butternut Squash Gratin. 

THIS IS NOT A VEGAN CLASS.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
10122 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 1/31 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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NEW ORLEANS COOKING (a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.   The wonderful world of New Orleans Cooking will be featured in this course.  This is a style of cooking that is hearty, spicy and vibrant.  We will prepare the following dinner:  Seafood Gumbo, Blackened Red Fish, "Dirty Rice", and Sweet Potato Pie.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
10292 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 2/7 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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sushi party (a)  CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students. Be the first on your block to have one of the most unusual parties en vogue. Sushi is good for cocktail parties, luncheons, dinners, and every other occasion where food is served. We will be making a wonderful variety of sushi at this 4-hour workshop.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Mtgs Days Time
10342 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 3/7 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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DIM SUM COOKING (a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.  Dim Sum is a unique culinary experience.  It is a highly specialized kind of Chinese cooking.  Dim Sum is generally served between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.  If you are ever invited for "tea" in Hong Kong, you are really being invited to dim sum.  The dim sums are generally small dumplings or pieces of meat that are fried or steamed.  They can be salty or sweet.  They make wonderful hors d'oeuvres.  During this four-hour workshop, we will prepare the following: Shrimp Toast, Shiu Mai (Pork Dumplings) Lemon Chicken Wings, Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers, and Stuffed Rice Noodles.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Meetings Days Time
10202 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 3/14 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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INTERMEDIATE CHINESE COOKING (a)    CLASS PAGE

Enrollment is limited to 16 students.  During this four hour class you will learn how to prepare some Chinese favorites:  Sizzling Rice Soup, Moo Shi Pork, Ginger Crab, Garlic Chicken, Kung Pao Shrimp.

Course # Instructor Site Room Fee Starts Meetings Days Time
12102 Coe Alvarado 12 $35 3/28 1 Sat 10am-2pm

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