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Dinner in Sicily* with Grace Pilato
5:30-8:30 PM $55
Who better to teach this class than Sicilian born Grace? We are thrilled to have Grace back to teach another of her very popular semi hands-on classes. Sicily has been occupied by many different nations which reflect their multi-cultural cuisine. Featured will be: Potato and Ricotta Cheese Balls, Sweet and Sour Olives, Pesto Trapanese on Crostini, Pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant and vegetables), Chicken Marsala, Orange and Fennel Salad and Lemon Custard Cream Desert.
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Sushi 2012* with Roger Fink
6-9 PM $55
Back by request! No one does sushi like Roger. Come and learn the fascinating history, how to make all of your favorite rolls, try new ones, why it isn’t all about raw fish and the trick to making delicious sushi rice.
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Thai Cuisine with Linda Murray
6-9 PM $45
Bring the flavors and aromas of Thailand to your table. Prepare a complete meal featuring Thai Vegetable Soup (a rich, dark broth with mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, Thai curry and ginger), Thai Salad (greens and vegetables dressed with coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, basil and cilantro), Pad Thai with Rice Noodles, Eggs and Crispy Tofu in a Tangy Peanut Sauce; and Thai Crème Caramel With Coconut Milk.
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Old Town Key West with Brouse and Benfer
6-9 PM $50
Scott spent 4 years in Key West in the Navy where he learned how to cook. So, who better to put together an amazing menu that showcases Key West’s rich, vibrant and ethnic influences? Featured will be: Conch Fritters, Authentic Cubano, Coconut Shrimp with Tropical Fruit Salsa and Key Lime Tarts.
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Brunch At The Hillside with David Miele
6-9 PM $50
Do you want to know how to make the perfect omelet? Join David as he shares favorite recipes from The Hillside Brunch menu. He will not only de-mystify omelet making but show you how perfect brunch is for entertaining or a family meal. Featured will be: Candied Bacon, Croissant Bake with Gruyere, Omelet Bar, Quiche, Diced Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Apples and Homemade Hash.
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Bacon Beginnings with Tom Springman
6-9 PM $50
Bacon in everything, need we say more? Join Tom, chef/owner of The Country Store as he takes you through the entire process of how they produce their famous artisanal bacon. He will take hand trimmed fresh pork belly and instruct you how to brine and cure it. This delectable cured and smoked artisanal bacon will then be featured in the following: Country Store Southwestern Smoked Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Panini Style BLT with Country Store Cracked Pepper and Garlic Crusted Bacon, Pasta Carbonara with Country Store Herbs de Provence Bacon, Country Store Wrapped Three Little Pigs and Country Store Bacon, Bourbon and Pecan Brittle.
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Lunch With The Girls Lunch and Learn Tina & Robin
12-1 PM $20**
Sitting on your patio and chatting with your friends, this light menu is just what the doctor ordered for lunch with the girls, or the perfect light supper. Menu includes: Stuffed Tomatoes with Arborio Rice, Strawberry-Balsamic Goat Cheese Muffins and Chocolate Nutella Thumbprint Cookies.
** Take all 3 classes for $55
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Croissants 101 with Kathleen Cooprider
6-9 PM $50
Warm, flaky, buttery and delicious-only a few words to describe homemade croissants. Learn how to make the puff pastry that will become a little slice of heaven with each bite. Hands-on, class size limited. Participants will need to bring a rolling pin and a cookie sheet to class.
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Superb Summer Salads with Joe Labelle
6-9 PM $50
Outdoor summer dining by a pool, on a patio, deck or balcony is truly a wonderful tradition. Join Chef Joe as he prepares salads, the quintessential summer staple that are perfect for summer meals, accompaniments or to take to a BBQ. Featured will be: Layered Roman Couscous Salad, Feta, Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Chevre and Toasted Almonds, Corn and Bean Salad with Lemon and Fresh Basil Vinaigrette and Pennsylvania Inspired Pomegranate Dessert Salad.
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Down Home BBQ with George Logue
6-9 PM $50
There is nothing quite as relaxing and enjoyable as a backyard BBQ with friends and family. Come and enjoy some real southern style BBQ and learn new BBQ techniques that are sure to make you the hit of your neighborhood. Chef George will prepare: Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, 2 Styles of BBQ Sauce and a Dry Rub.
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More of Roger’s Father’s Day Favorites* with Roger Fink
6-9 PM $55
Spectacular, over the top, perfection; just a few adjectives to describe not only what Roger wants to eat for his own special day, but what he will prepare for you. Just perfect to pamper that special person in your life. Featured will be: Alaskan King Crab Legs, Grilled Caesar Salad, T-Bone Steak, Roasted Corn with Lobster Butter and Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberry Sauce.
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Basketweave Cake and Flowers with Becky Yeagle
6-8:30 PM $50
Learn how to decorate a cake to look like a basket, and fill it with royal icing flowers, such as roses, daisies, violets, apple blossoms, sunflowers, and blue bells. Hands on, enrollment limited. Materials list provided at enrollment.
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Fun In The Sun Lunch and Learn Tina & Robin
12-1 PM $20**
Nothing is more fun than a picnic. Either in a park or your own backyard these dishes are the perfect non-mayonnaise choice for portable fun in the sun. Featured will be: Grilled Chicken Sliders with Apricot Chutney Spread, Moroccan Chickpea and Couscous Salad and Blueberry, Lemon and White Chocolate Cookies.
**Take all 3 classes for $55
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The Basics Of Smoking with Tom Springman
6-9 PM $50
You asked for more smoking classes and Chef Tom has delivered with some amazing and unique dishes you may never have thought to do on a smoker. This class will feature the stovetop smoker, an essential kitchen tool that will make home smoking easy! Tom will also instruct on how you may turn your outdoor grill into a smoker. Featured will be: Country Store Dry Cured Pepperoni, Bacon and Mozzarella Skewers, Smoked Crab and Portabella Pizza, Smoked Tomato, Ham and Roasted Garlic Soup, Cuban Sweet Potato Salad with Mango Yogurt Sauce, Country Store Hand Rubbed and Spiced Smoked Petite Chuck Filet and Smoked Vegetable Pasta with Lemon Pesto Alfedo.
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Go Fish with Brouse and Benfer
6-9 PM $50
Fishing is the ultimate summer pastime. Whether you fish from a river bank, dock, beach or simply from your grocery store fish case Scott and Mike will give you ideas you would never have thought of. Featured will be: Sesame Crusted Sea Bass, BBQ Potato Crusted Haddock with Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Trout Hemingway en Papillote and Flounder Stuffed with Spinach, Roasted Fennel, Black Olives and Feta with a Tomato, Basil Salsa.
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New England Clambake 2012* with J. Scott McNeill
6-8:30 PM $60
Back for a sixth wonderful year! J. Scott will demonstrate preparing (indoors) and serving a traditional clambake, including lobsters, clams, mussels, potatoes, sausage and corn as well as wonderful New England Clam Chowder. This class has been a sell-out every year, so sign up early to reserve your spot.
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Main Dish Summer Salads with Linda Murray
6-9PM $45
Create cool main dishes for hot summer days: Rice, Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Apples, Plums, Raisins and Toasted Almonds; Quinoa Tabouli with Red And Yellow Peppers, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives And Grated Feta; Sushi Salad With Rice, Broccoli, Eggs, Carrots, Avocado, Toasted Nori Sheets And Sesame Seeds; Pasta Salad With Fresh Basil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fennel, Red Onions And Fresh Mozzarella Served on Spring Greens; North African Couscous Salad with Apricots, Ginger, Lemon, Orange, Red Peppers, Peas, Kalamata Olives and Toasted Nuts; And Cheesecake Bars for dessert.
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Food Processor 2012 Tina and Robin
6-8:30 PM $50
A food processor is an integral kitchen tool. This hands-on class is always popular; come and see why. Learn how to get the most out of your processor and take away any apprehension. Featured will be: 5 Layer Greek Dip, Carrot and Ginger Soup, Meatloaf, Baby Carrots with Apricot Glaze, Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing and Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies. Hands-on, class size limited. Purchase a 14-Cup Cuisinart Food Processor at Now We’re Cooking and take the class for free!
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Wusthof Knife Skills with Ed Bartush
6-8 PM $ 50
Wusthof Trident Cutlery representative Ed Bartush teaches how to properly use a chef’s knife (on the food and not your fingers,) carve a turkey, garnish fruits, chop vegetables, and care for and sharpen your knives. As a special bonus, Now We're Cooking will give each participant a Wusthof paring knife (a $40 value.) Hands on participation will be required, as students will use an array of knives to chop, carve, cut and garnish. Limited class size.Ed will be in the store from 5-6 PM to sharpen your knives, limit 3 per customer.
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Georgia On My Mind with Brouse and Benfer
6-9 PM $50
Pour the sweet tea and get ready for some incredible southern food! Scott and Mike create some fantastic dishes that represent the best that region has to offer. Featured will be: Toasted Pecan Soup, Wilted Romaine Salad with Peaches and Bacon with a Vidalia Vinaigrette, Brunswick Stew, BBQ Potato Crusted Catfish with Cheesy Grits and Peach and White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce.
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South Of The Border with Linda Murray
6-9 PM $45
Create a colorful meal with Mexican and South American flavors. Recipes include: Ecuadorian Quinoa and Vegetable Soup; Tostada Salad With Chipotle Sour Cream, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Avocado, Olives and Tortilla Strips; Squash And Black Bean Burritos With Mixed Cheeses,Topped With Fresh Salsa; Mexican Red Rice With Salsa Verde; and Quinoa Pudding With Raisins, Nuts, topped with Whipped Cream.
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A Picnic with Roger with Roger Fink
6-9 PM $50
Think relaxation, time to kick back and enjoy the perfect picnic menu whether it is at a park, by a stream or just in your own back yard. Join Roger as he prepares a menu perfect for eating and enjoying outdoors. Featured will be: Gazpacho with Grilled Shrimp, Italian Potato Salad, Muffuletta and Grilled Pound Cake with Fruit.
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Just Peachy Lunch and Learn Tina & Robin
12-1 PM $20**
Think of biting into a fresh peach and the juice dripping down your chin, yum. In this class we focus on some unusual ways to use the delectable peach. Featured will be: Peach Salsa, Pesto Peach Chicken Salad Wraps and Fresh Peach Scones.
**Take all 3 classes for $55
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Country Store Classics with Tom Springman
6-9 PM $50
Join us for a fantastic evening as Chef Tom shares some choice picks from The Country Store caterings. These dishes are some of their most popular and most requested. Featured will be: Maryland Shore Shrimp and Crab Bisque, Hot Pub Dip with Scallops and Herbal Crostini, Nicaraguan-style Filet Mignon, Portabella Mushroom, Scallion and Cilantro Stir Fry and Country Store Gourmet Potatoes.
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Brining Basics with Joe Labelle
6-9 PM $50
Does the word brine frighten you? Never again! Join Chef Joe as he will teach you how to utilize brines that will impart the most amazing flavor and moisture into your food that you can imagine. Featured will be: Orange Brined Herb-Rubbed Chicken Thighs, Quick ‘Pickled’ Costal Shrimp, Brown Sugar and Maple Pork Chops and Roasted Herb Brined Australian Grass-Fed Beef.
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Grilling with the Country Store* with Tom Springman
6-9 PM $55
Steak, filet and prime rib. If those items make you swoon with ecstasy than this class is made just for you. In a rare August class Chef Tom will dazzle you with the absolute best cuts of beef available. Featured will be: Beef Carpaccio on Grilled Herbal Crostini, Ribeye, Onion and Portabella Kebobs with Asian Toss Sauce, Grilled Steak Salad with Plum Vinaigrette, Grilled Filet, Portabella and Roasted Red Pepper Napoleon, Smoked Prime Rib with Ginger Mango Salsa and Grilled Pineapple with Butterscotch Schnapps Sauce.
*Not eligible for free class
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