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Class Enrollment and Cancellation Policy

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Winter 2012

January | February | March | April | May

January

23
A Super Bowl Party with Scott Brouse and Mike Benfer
6-9 PM $50
Over the top, Scott and Mike style. Featuring: Sausage, Wild Mushroom and Asiago Phyllo Triangles, Seared Tuna with Sweet and Sour Cucumbers and Onion in a Crispy Wonton Cup, Quick and Easy Potato Chips with Queso Dip and Hot Chicken Salad.

25
Sweets for the Sweet Lunch and Learn Tina and Robin
12-1 PM $20**
Potatoes, that is. Come join us for lunch and enjoy some great new recipes featuring that delicious (and, good for you) tuber. Featuring: Sweet Potato Soufflé, Sweet Potato Hash, Sweet Potato Muffins and Sweet Potato Fudge.

** Take all 4 classes for $75

26
Hearty International Soups with Linda Murray
6-9 PM $45
Create colorful, hearty one-dish meals with an international flavor for the cold winter months. Recipes include: Eastern European minestrone; Italian bean and winter squash; North African Split pea and Rice; Caribbean Corn; North African Vegetable, Bean and Pasta and Caffe Latte Flan.

30
Soups for the Soul with Kevin Nash
6-9 PM $50
Warm and satisfying; soup soothes the soul and comforts you during the long, cold winter. In addition to preparing wonderful comfort food style soups, including vegetarian, he will share unique presentation and design ideas as only Kevin can.

31
Comforting Hillside Favorites with David Miele
6-9 PM $50
Wonderful memories of cozy days of the past.  Join Dave as he makes dishes that will keep you warm and satisfied during the long, cold winter.  Featured will be: Soup, Salad, Chicken Champagne with Wild Rice Blend, Pork Florentine with Au Jus and Flounder Francaise.

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February

6
Sweetheart Dinner* with Roger Fink
6-9 PM $55
A spectacular night awaits! Join us as Roger will show you how to prepare a feast perfect for that special occasion or special someone in your life. The menu will be: Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Lobster Ravioli, Chateaubriand with Cheddar Cheese Scalloped Potatoes and Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream with a Chocolate Phyllo Spoon.

9
Stir the Pot with Richard “Hosch” Hoschar
6-9 PM $50
For wonderful soups, that is. Come and see why Chef Hosch’s soups class are always so popular. Hosch will prepare: Gnocchi Chowder, French Onion, Shrimp Bisque, Cream of Potato and Leek and Lentil and Sausage.

20
Brunch Time with Scott Brouse and Mike Benfer
6-9 PM $50
Throw a relaxed and elegant party with these recipes: Raspberry Mascarpone Crepe, Shrimp, Spinach and Wild Mushroom Pinwheels, Amaretto Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Chocolate Coffee and Vanilla Cream Sauce, Cheesy Crab Hash and Country Breakfast Casserole.

21
Appetizers the Hillside Way with David Miele
6-9 PM $50
The Hillside was always about good friends, good times and good food.  Join Dave as he prepares some great appetizers sure to get your party off to a great start.  Featured will be: Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp in Garlic Butter on Crostini, Smoke Gouda and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas, Scallops Foster, Clams Casino and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Goat Cheese.

23
Main Dish Pastries with Linda Murray
6-9 PM $45
Create complete meals with various pastry doughs, filo and tortillas. Recipes include: Provencal Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Olives, And Cheeses; Italian Strudel with Mushrooms, Spinach And Three Cheeses; Greek Spinach-Feta Pie; Caribbean Roti with Curried Winter Squash, Corn, Lime, and Coconut Milk and Apple Strudel Dessert Bars

27
Contemporary Appetizers with Kevin Nash
6-9 PM $50
Kevin, always on the cutting edge, kicks appetizers up a notch. Come and check out his delicious and always over the top warm and hot (not the temperature!) appetizers.

29
Wearin’ O’ The Green Lunch and Learn with Tina and Robin
12-1 PM $20**
Fear not the green vegetable! Tina and Robin demonstrate some wonderful recipes that will have even the most finicky eater begging for more. Featuring: Ricotta Spinach Pie, Zucchini Cookies and Chorizo Kale Soup.

**Take all 4 Classes for $753

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March

3
Gumpaste Peonies* with Kim Morrison
9 AM-12:00 PM $70
Cake artist extraordinaire Kim Morrison is back. Kim will show you how to make beautiful full double peonies and peony leaves that are not as difficult as they look! A real focal point, just a few peonies can adorn an entire wedding cake. Both fully and partially wired methods will be shown. Gumpaste and some materials are provided. Hands-on, class size limited.

3
Gumpaste Cymbidium Orchid* with Kim Morrison
1:00-4:00 PM $70
Kim’s afternoon session is for advanced students. Elegant and graceful, orchids are becoming more and more popular for weddings and other grand occasions. The cymbidium is versatile and can be done in many different colors. The class covers forming, wiring, dusting, and painting. Gumpaste and some materials provided. Hands-on, class size limited.

5
Italian Comfort Food with Roger Fink
6-9 PM $50

The wind is howling, the snow falling and all you want to do is stay inside with your fuzzy slippers and delicious food that warms your soul. Join Roger as he prepares a meal that will leave you wishing winter stayed around longer. Featuring: Pasta Fagiole; Minestra Soup; Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta; and Tiramisu.

8
Method Cooking with Richard “Hosch” Hoschar
6-9 PM $50

Our customers often ask for classes on the basics of cooking. Chef Hosch addresses the 5 methods of cooking; braising, broiling, sautéing, stewing and baking in this class. Come and learn from Hosch as he teaches not only technique and basic skills, but how to make some scrumptious food. Featuring: Braised Steak with Mushrooms; Broiled Fish with Lemon Tarragon Butter; Sautéed Chicken Tenders with Black Beans, Feta and Pine Nuts; Stewed Chicken Cacciatore and Baked Donut Pudding.

12
Intro to Cake Decorating with Becky Yeagle
6-8:30 PM $50
This hands-on class will introduce you to the elements of cake decorating, including tips on baking, frosting and smoothing, fillings, borders, writing, and some flowers. A materials list will be provided. Limited enrollment.

19
West of the Mississippi, South of I-70 with Scott Brouse and Mike Benfer
6- 9PM $50
Get out your map; this means southwest cuisine at its best. Featuring: Spiced Grilled Shrimp with Bloody Mary Rice and Black Bean Coulis, Chili-Baked Chicken, Fish Tacos with Pickled Cabbage and Beef and Chili Empanadas with Poblano and Tomatillo Cream Sauce.

27
Classic Hillside Dinner with David Miele
6-9 PM $50
Join Dave as prepares classic Hillside favorites.  Featured will be:  Baccala Soup, Salad, Salmon Wellington, Pork a la Orange and Linguine Carbonara. 

28
Eggcellent Lunch and Learn with Tina and Robin
12-1 PM $20**
That incredible, edible egg that is not just for breakfast. Come join us for some great new recipes good any time of the day. Featuring: Egg Cutlets, Individual Spinach Pepperoni Frittatas, and Oatmeal Soufflé.

**Take all 4 Classes for $75

29
Tempting Side Dishes with Linda Murray
6-9 PM $45
Combine several to create a meal. Recipes include: Artichokes Flan; Potato Latkes; Apple Almond Yam Cakes; Spaghetti Squash with red pepper salsa; Vermont Cheddar Spoon bread and Pumpkin Cranberry Cake.

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April

2
Easter Eggs with Sue Major
6-8:30 PM $50
Dreaming of sumptuous homemade Easter eggs? So delicious and yet so easy-so much better than store bought. For the young and the young at heart. Chef Sue will teach you how to make and decorate the following: Coconut Cream Eggs, Peanut Butter Eggs and Chocolate Hazelnut Eggs. Hand-on, limited enrollment. This class was a sell out last year.

13
Spring Fling Wine Pairing with Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars* with
Tina, Robin and Mark Veraguth
6-9 PM $60
Our fall wine pairing class was a sell-out and such a blast we just had to bring Dr. Frank’s head winemaker Mark back, this time pairing new wines with a great spring menu. Featuring: Rustic Goat Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Tart with Célébre (sparkling Riesling), Italian Wedding Soup with 2010 Pinot Noir Dry Rosé, Roasted Asparagus Salad and Tangerine Dressing with Dr. Frank 2010 Gewürztraminer, Stuffed Pork Loin and Roasted Lemon Potatoes with Dr. Frank 2009 Lemberger and Lemon Shortcake and Strawberries with 2011 Muscat Ottonel.

16
Roger’s Salads with Roger Fink
6-9 PM $50
Do you think a salad is just a few leaves on a plate? Rabbit food? Come to Roger’s class and learn how truly satisfying salad can be. This class is a perennial favorite. The menu will be: Caramelized Pear, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecan Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Tuna Nicoise and Cobb Salad.

17
Paella Party* with J. Scott McNeill
6-8 PM $60
Back for it’s third great year, and a sell-out every time. Come and sip sangria by the fire to see authentic paella cooked outdoors (in case of inclement weather- it’ll be moved indoors). J. Scott will also make all new Spanish Tapas to nibble on while you wait: Ceviche and Ham Wrapped Shrimp.

19
Festive Spring Dinner with Linda Murray
6-9 PM $45
Impress family and friends with a meal of: Apple Stuffed Mushroom Caps; Creamy Toasted Tomato Soup with Basil Crostini; Lentil, Goat Cheese and Fig Salad; Stuffed Red Peppers with Tomatoes, Onions, Apples, Raisins and Almonds and Raspberry Almond Crumb Cake

23
Hot Diggity Dogs with Brouse and Benfer
6-9 PM $50
April means baseball, and baseball means hot dogs. Scott and Mike offer the following dressed up dogs: Texas Hot Dog (barbecued beef dog with bacon, coleslaw, fried leeks on an onion roll), California Hot Dog (turkey dog with guacamole, tomatoes, sprouts and roasted garlic on a flat-out), Reuben Dog ( reuben-style white hot) and more. Of course, they will be accompanied by appropriate and delicious sides.

24
Hillside Spring Fishes with David Miele
6-9 PM $50
Spring is in the air.  Join Dave as he prepares wonderful fish and seafood dishes that get you thinking of the beach!  Featured will be:  Seafood Antipasti, Scrod Florentine, Seafood Pillows and Linguine a la Vongole.

25
Cinco de Mayo Lunch and Learn with Tina and Robin
12-1 PM $20**
Get ready to celebrate in style with quick, easy and delicious recipes. All you need are the margaritas. Ole! Featuring: Grilled Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Crema, Chili-Corn Custard Squares and Baked Churros.

**Take all 4 Classes for $75

26
Spring Green* with David Hirsch
6-9 PM $70
Think spring! David Hirsch, of the famous Moosewood Collective in Ithaca, NY is back featuring a menu full of the flavors of favorite spring dishes that reflect the green side of the color palate. The menu will be: Baby Greens with Avocado Citrus Dressing; Watercress and Cauliflower Soup; Spinach Tofu Burgers; Greek Asparagus Leek Pie; Roasted Baby Artichokes; and Tiramisu di Ithaca.

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May

4
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.

7
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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