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from our 2009 - 2010 cooking classes

available for you to download and cook.

Enjoy!

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March 6, 2010 PM

Journey to South America

Guest Chef Nikki Moore, Chef/Owner, "Food Love"

Empañadas de Carne
Small Turnovers with Pastry Crust & Meat Filling

Ceviche de Camarones con Patacones
Citrus-Marinated Shrimp with Fried Plantain Chips

Carne con salsa Chimichurri
Marinated Beef Served with Traditional Argentine Sauce

Arroz con Pollo
The Popular Dish of Chicken & Rice

Locro de Papa
Hearty Chowder Garnished with Avocado & Lettuce that is Served in the Andes

Alfajores
Dessert Made by Sandwiching 2 Cookies Together with Dulce de Leche (caramel sauce)

March 6, 2010 AM

Dishes of North Africa

Guest Chef Tristen Epps

Tagine Braised Chicken with Mint and Cilantro Couscous

Red Beans and Sausage African Style

Red Lentil Ragout with Merguez Lamb Sausage

Chermoula Spiced Fish with Squash & Onions

Za’atar Crusted Lamb with Roasted Tomato & Harissa Sauce

Kibbeh with Yogurt Dip

Lebonese Meatballs

Roasted Fruit and Ice Cream

February 27, 2010 AM

Brewing Up Good Food

Guest Chef Tristen Epps

Belgium Wheat "Beer Monte" Salmon

with Wilted Spinach, Shallots & Orange

Beer-Brined Pork Chops with Braised Cabbage and Bacon

Ale Steamed Mussels with Rustic Ciabatta Bread & Bleu Cheese Butter

Beef Skewers with Porter Beer-B-Q Sauce

Beer and Cheese Soup with Croutons

Berries with Beer Sabayon and Stout Beer Floats

February 13, 2010 PM

LobsterFest

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Lobster Bisque

Lobster Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Lobster Thermador with Creamed Spinach

Lobster Roll (sushi) with Spicy Aioli

Lobster Empanadas

Lobster Croquettes

February 13, 2010 AM

Romantic Cooking II

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy

Oysters Rockefeller

Butter Poached Lobster

Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Hearts

Pan Roasted Chicken with Vin Blanc and Linguini

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Appetizer

Strawberry Mascarpone Napoleons with Bananas Foster Sauce

February 6, 2010 AM

Winter Feast

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy

The World's Best French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crostini

Beef Wellingtons with Mushroom Duxelle and Gorgonzola

Root Vegetable and Mushroom Pie with Rosemary Biscuit Topping

Quick Brine Pork Chops with Hoppin’ John Risotto

Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon and Molasses Sauce

Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake

January 23, 2010 AM

Warm Your Bones

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Beef Stroganoff with Fresh Pasta

Cassoulet

Shepherds Pie with Fresh Arugula Salad

Bouillabaisse

Pork Wellington with Braised Collards

Moussaka

January 16, 2010 PM

One Memorable Evening

Guest Chef Nikki Moore, Chef/Owner, "Food Love"

Vegetable Sushi

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Grilled Chicken Satay with a Spicy Dipping Sauce

Ham and Cheese Empanadas

Siu Mai

Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings

Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

January 16, 2010 AM

2010 Dinner Party

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Stout and Irish Cheddar Fondue

Veal Marsala with Mushroom Risotto

Chicken Saltimbocca with Fresh Pasta

Roasted Rack of Lamb Richelieu with Bacon Brussel Sprouts & Berry Gastrique

Butternut Squash and Bacon Au Gratin

Crème du Barry with Crispy Proscuitto and Fried Shallots

January 9, 2010 PM

Puff Pastry Sweets

Guest Chef Rochelle Courey, Chef/Owner, "Baked with love"

Pear and Cranberry Strudel

Palmiers

Chocolate Raspberry Pillows

Spiced Pastry Horns

Apricot Pinwheels

Royal Napoleons

December 19, 2009 PM

Classics from France

Guest Chef Nikki Moore, Chef/Owner, "Food Love"

Soupe a l’Oignon
French Onion Soup

Crepes a la Florentine
French Pancakes filled with Cream Cheese, Spinach & Mushrooms

Moules a la Provençale
Mussels on the Half Shell Gratineed

Coq au Vin
Chicken in Red Wine with Onion, Mushrooms, and Bacon

Coquilles St. Jacques

Scallops with Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce

Tarte de Pommes a La Normande
Apple Tart from Normandy

February 20, 2010 PM

December 12, 2009 PM

An Affair to Remember

Guest Chef Nikki Moore, Chef/Owner, "Food Love"

Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Squares

Mini Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Spanakopita

Shrimp Spring Rolls with Thai Dipping Sauce

Lamb and Feta Sliders with Hummus

Coconut Macaroons with Hot Chocolate

December 5, 2009 AM

How the Chef Inspired Christmas Dinner

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, Lava Bistro & Bar

Roasted Pear & Butternut Soup with Crumbled Stilton

Rosemary Seared Pork Tenderloin with White Truffle Sauce

Baked Zucchini Pie

Roast Beef & Port Sauce with Sweet Potato Biscuits

Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Pumpkin Tarts and Homemade Eggnog

November 21, 2009 PM

Christmas Cookies & Candies

Guest Chef Nikki Moore, Chef/Owner, "Food Love"

Eggnog Cookies

Christmas Divinity

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Lace Cookies

Stained Glass Sugar Cookies

Peanut Brittle

November 14, 2009 AM

Reimagining Thanksgiving Classics

Guest Chef Tristen Epps, Line Cook, Ember Grille at the Westin Hotel

Roasted Turkey Breast with Herb Veloute

Stuffed Turkey Roulade with Maple Porter Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Sausage, Apple & Sage Cornbread Stuffing

Port-Orange Cranberry Sauce

Green Bean Casserole

November 7, 2009 PM

Cuisine of Barcelona

Guest Chef Mark Hibbs, Exec Chef/Owner, Ratcliffe on the Green

The Art of Aioli

Paella de Barcelona

Traditional Seafood & Sausage Paella

Rape a la marinara

Mariner Style Monkfish or Halibut

Gambas al Ajillo

Garlic Shrimp

Canelones a la Catalana

Cannelloni Catalan style

Crema Catalana

Catalan Crème Brulee

October 10, 2009 PM

Meat Lovers Unite

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Coq Au Vin with Butter Egg Noodles

Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken over Ratatouille

Grilled Ribeye with Pommes Puree & Bleu Cheese Arugula Salad

Pork Wellington with Braised Greens

Cornbread Stuffed Quail over Wild Rice & Asparagus

Turkey Pot Pie

October 10, 2009 AM

Pumpkin, Squash & Gourds

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Butternut Squash Bisque

Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Acorn Squash & Hericot Vert

Sweet Potato Risotto with Seared Duck Breast and Sauce L'Orange

Pumpkin Pie with Crème Anglaise

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter & Braised Duck Legs

Squash Tart with Bleu Cheese & Walnuts with Arugula Salad

October 3, 2009 AM

Fall Forward

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, Encore Bistro & Bar

Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream

Pear Croustade with Lemon Pastry and Almonds

Risotto with Leeks, Shiitake Mushrooms and Truffles

Bison & Veal Meatloaf

Fettuccine with Pumpkin, Roasted Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Oatmeal, Pecan & Date Sticky Buns

September 12, 2009 AM

I Love Heirloom Tomatoes

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Tomato Carpacio with King Crab Salad

Tomato & Goat Cheese Salad

Tomato Bruschetta with Shrimp Scampi

Fresh Gazpacho

Pan Fried Tomato Napolean & Fresh Mozzarella with Marinara

Tomato Basil Bisque

September 5, 2009 AM

Sauces 201

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, Encore Bistro & Bar

Panko Crusted Shrimp with Chipotle Orange Hollandaise

Bruschetta Salmon with Classic Buerre Blanc

Market Fish (Chef’s Choice) with Napa Reisling-Chive Veloute

Chicken Fried Pork Chops with Rustic Pear Chutney

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Dijon Pan Sauce

Chocolate Molton Cake with Espresso Crème Anglaise

August 22, 2009 AM

Fresh Seafood

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, City Tavern Hearst Tower

Seafood Stew with Fennel and Thyme

Chile Rubbed Shrimp with Avocado Corn Cocktail

Herb Salmon with Asparagus, Tomato, and White Bean Salad

with Balsamic Glaze

Seared Scallops with Warm Spinach Salad and Lemon Butter

Crab Cakes with Chipotle Honey Buerre Blanc

Sea Bass over Spicy Tomato Sauce with Braised Fennel

July 25, 2009, PM

Sicilian Specialties

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Arroncini di Riso

Fried Risotto Balls filled with Cheese and Orange Peel

Spaghetti alla Siricusana

Syracuse style Pasta with Anchovies, Eggplant, and Capers

Coniglio in Agradolce

Rabbit in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Caponata all Siciliana

Eggplant and other mixed vegetables cooked in a way that is Sweet and Sour

Sicilian Cannoli

Sweet Stuffed Italian Pastry

July 25, 2009 AM

Flavors of Summer

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, Encore Bistro & Bar

Shrimp with Lemon Scented Risotto and Asparagus

The Worlds Best Mussels

Crab and Watercress Tart

Caper-Rosemary Tuna with Sesame Rice and Miso Glaze

Crispy Snapper Tacos with Avocado and Tropical Fruit Salsa

Lobster Mac N Cheese

July 18, 2009 AM

Sizzling Summer Grilling

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, Encore Bistro & Bar

Rum Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Relish

Grilled Pork Sausage Stuffed Calamari

Cumin & Thyme Crusted NY Strip

with Cabernet Goat Cheese Butter

Surf & Turf: Flank Steak and Prawns

with Grilled Romaine Salad

Scallops with Nectarines & Tomato and Corn Salsa

Grilled Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks with Balsamic Caper Vinaigrette

July 11, 2009 AM

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Pesto Pasta with Purple Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

Herb Rubbed Roasted Cornish Hens

Herb Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Fingerling Potatoes & Asparagus

Fennel Dusted Trout with Sage & Fresh Herb Green Salad

Rosemary Macadamia Nut Crème Brulee

June 13, 2009, PM

SOS ... Italian Seafood

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Cozze alla Claudio

Angeli di Rosora style Mussels with Fresh Tomatoes, Herbs & White Wine

Cappasante in Salsa di Zafferano

Scallops in Saffron Sauce

Merluzzo ai Porri

Fresh Atlantic Cod with Leeks and White Wine

Calamari alla Marchigiana

March Style Squid

Pasta al Nero di Sepia

Squid Ink Pasta with Calamari, Clams & Mussels in White Wine Sauce

June 13, 2009 AM

Grilling 101: Meat

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Grilled Ribeye Topped with Blue Cheese on Arugula Salad

Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches & Creamy Polenta

The Best BBQ Chicken

Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms, and Onions

Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled Quail with Fig Stuffing Over Wild Rice

August 29, 2009 AM

August 1, 2009 AM

June 6, 2009 AM

Grilling 101: Seafood

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Grilled Salmon over Grilled Spinach Salad

Grilled Scampi Shrimp over Buttered Noodles

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Mango pico de gallo & Spanish Rice

Soy Marinated Grilled Tilapia Served on Grilled Bok Choy

Grilled Lobster Tail with Asparagus & Hollandaise

Oysters “every which-a-way”

May 30, 2009 PM

Introducing Thai Cooking

Guest Chef Deanna Van Tassel, Graduate New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, VT

"Tom Kha Gai" Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup

"Pad Thai" Classic Thai Noodle dish with Shrimp

"Larb Gai" Ground Chicken and Toasted Rice Salad in Golden Pastry Cups

" Kaeny Phed Ped Yang" Roasted Duck in Red Curry with Jasmine Rice

"Roti" Thai Grilled Bread

"Khao Neeo Manuang" Sticky Rice with Coconut and Mango

November 21, 2009 AM

May 30, 2009 AM

Louisiana Specialties

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, City Tavern Hearst Tower

Spicy Chicken and Dumplings

Crawfish Beignets with Tomato and Corn Tartar Sauce

Fried Eggplant with Shrimp Stew-Fay

Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

Roasted Eggplant & Garlic Soup with Herb Croutons

Southern Style Greens with Jalapeño Hush Puppies

October 17, 2009 AM

May 23, 2009 AM

SAUCES: Culinary Building Blocks

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, City Tavern Hearst Tower

Sautéed Red Snapper with Sauce Bercy

Fried Tomato Basil Stack with Spicy Aoili

Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Tomato & Carmelized Onion Compote

Apple Bread Pudding with Brandy Chocolate Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Honey-Lemon Beurre Blanc

Poached Pears with Pear Reduction and Crème Anglaise

April 25, 2009 AM

Southern Fare

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese

Fresh Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Pan Fried Pork Chops with Succotash and Pan Gravy

Shrimp and Grits

Brunswick Stew with Corn Bread

Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John

April 18, 2009, PM

Just Say Cheese (or Formaggi!)

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Torta di Formaggio

Cheese Tart with Mozzarella cheese

Torta alla Rucola e Taleggio

Arugula and Taleggio Cheese Tart

Pate di Formaggio e Prosciutto Cotto

Ricotta & Prosciutto Pate

Risotto ai Quattro Formaggi

Risotto with 4 cheeses

Zucca alla Parmigiana

Baked Pumpkin Casserole with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Crocchette di Patate alla Fontina

Potato Croquettes with Fontina

April 18, 2009 AM

The Art of Appetizers

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, City Tavern Hearst Tower

Arancini (Fried Risotto)

Phyllo Purses with Brie, Pistachios, and Apricots

Gougeres with Cheddar and Herbs

Crispy Corn Cakes with Smoky Black Bean Salsa

Rustic Goat Cheese Tart with Carmelized Balsamic Onions

April 11, 2009 AM

Sunday Brunch

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Hashbrown Casserole (like Cracker Barrel’s)

Assorted Fruit Tarts

Breakfast Quiche

Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tomato Omelet

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

Crab Cakes

April 4, 2009 AM

Saucy Seafood

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, City Tavern Hearst Tower

Homemade Lobster Ravioli in Brown Butter Sauce

Crab Cakes with Fennel & Arugula and Lemon Thyme Aioli

Sesame Crusted Tuna with Sake Mustard Sauce

Sweet and Savory Scallops with Cognac Sauce

Bruschetta Style Salmon with Camembert Sauce

Mediterranean Hot Seafood Salad with Vinaigrette

March 28, 2009, PM

Sweet Italian Treats

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Tiramisu

Almond Infused Panna Cotta with Dried Fruit Compote

Hazelnut Cake Drizzled with Chestnut Honey

Biscotti Brutti ma Buoni

translation: ugly but good cookie

Spiced Pumpkin Cake

March 26, 2009

Dim Sum

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Jin Fun Gor

Fried Dumplings with Bamboo Shoots, Pork & Shrimp

Chuen Kuen

Spring Rolls with Pork, Chicken & Vegetables

Ngau Yuk Kou

Chinese Meat Balls with Beef, Pork & Soy Sauce

Wor Tip

Pot Stickers with Cabbage, Ginger & Pork

Choi Yuk Bou

Pork & Cabbage Bundles with Sesame Sauce

March 19, 2009

Parlez-Vous Français?

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Escalopes Cauchoises

Veal Scallops in Cream & Mushroom Sauce

Tarte au Sucre D'Yport

Apple Tart with Almonds & Crème Fraiche

Artichauts Farcis

Stuffed Artichokes with Pork, Veal & Mushrooms

Potage aux Primeurs

Springtime Vegetable Soup

Tian de Courgette et de Tomates

Zucchini Gratin with Tomatoes & Eggplant

July 18, 2009 PM

March 14, 2009 PM

Seafood with Wine

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Scallops in Beurre Blanc

(white wine and butter sauce)

Prawns in Banyuls Wine Sauce

Crayfish in Champagne & Tarragon sauce

Cod in Butter & Muscadet Sauce with Potatoes & Onions

Trout in Riesling, Leek & Onion Sauce

March 7, 2009 AM

Lobster

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Lobster Bisque

Lobster Risotto

Lobster Cakes with Vanilla Brown Butter

Modern Lobster Roll

Stuffed Lobster Tail

September 12, 2009 PM

April 4, 2009 PM

February 26, 2009, PM

Provence

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Pommes de Terre au Gratin

Au Gratin Potatoes with Gruyere cheese

Tian de Courgettes

Zucchini, onion, and rice gratin

Potage Printanier

Springtime Soup from Provence with artichokes, potatoes, and Swiss chard

Caillettes Gavottes

Spinach Dumplings in a Tomato Sauce

Merou a la Provencale

Pan seared and oven roasted grouper with olive tapenade

Cotes de Porc, Sauce Hachee

Pork Chops in a chopped sauce with mushrooms, shallots, capers, and red wine

May 2, 2009 AM

February 21, 2009 AM

Delicious Seafood

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Shrimp and Grits

Seared Tuna with Vegetable Stir Fry

Crab Cakes

Seared Salmon with Dill Caper Beurre Blanc

Spicy Crab Dip with Toast Points

Shrimp and Corn Fritters with Remoulade Sauce

February 14, 2009, PM

Couples with Heart

Guest Chef Susanne Dillingham, Chef/Owner, The Tiny Chef

Riso con Mozzarella di Buffula

Heart Shaped Risotto Stuffed with Mozzarella and Fried

Maiale Arrosto con Mele e Pure

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Puree

Sformato di Ricotta, Spinaci, e Pomodorini

Spinach, Ricotta, Tomato, and Almond Heart Mold

Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti

Ravioli Dolci

Sweet Stuffed Heart Shaped Ravioli covered in Chocolate Sauce

February 14, 2009 AM

Flavors of Love for Couples

Guest Chef Kyle Biddy, Chef, City Tavern Hearst Tower

Oysters Rockefeller

Spicy Carrot & Ginger Soup

Chocolate Covered Brie with Strawberries

Almond Encrusted Tilapia in Pineapple Butter

with Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Molten Chocolate Cake with Espresso Crème Anglaise

Wonton Mascarpone Napoleons with Bananas Fosters

February 7, 2009 AM

More about Asian ...

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Assorted Sushi

Crab Rangoon with Sweet Chili Dip

Bourbon Chicken

Pork Dumplings

Roasted Duck with Honey Orange Glaze

Beef Stir Fry with Lo Mein

January 24, 2009 AM

One & Done

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Arroz con Pollo

Coq Au Vin with Fresh Pasta

Paella

Bayou Gumbo

Chicken Cacciatore

Chucrute

(Cabbage, Onion, Bacon, Sausage & Beer - YUMM)

May 9, 2009 AM

January 10, 2009 AM

All About Asian ...

Guest Chef Greg Balch, Sous Chef, Ratcliffe on the Green

Shrimp & Pork Egg Rolls

Sushi!!! Shrimp/Tuna/California Roll

Pork Dumplings

Chicken Fried Rice

Roast Duck with Honey Orange Glaze

Chicken & Shrimp Stir Fry with Soba Noodles