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Adult Cooking Classes
Traditional French
Cuisine
Experience exquisite French classics
starting with french onion soup topped
with toasted croutons and gruyere
cheese, browned to perfection, followed
by “Coq au Vin”, tender breast of
chicken sautéed with fresh pearl onions,
mushrooms and bacon in a rich burgundy
wine sauce served with a delicious wild
rice blend and green beans amandine.
We’ll finish with “Crepes Suzette”, thin
French Pancakes served in a delightful
butter, citrus and brandy sauce. Instructor
Jeff Sandino is the founder of Flavors
from Home, Inc., home cooking
instruction and catering services. He
most recently served as executive chef of
the original Buca Di Beppo and several
years as executive sous-chef with Figlio
restaurant. Jeff’s 28 years of experience
in the industry has brought him to such
gourmet restaurants as “Le Café Royal”
to more causal dining establishments
such as “Sunsets” on Wayzata Bay.
Thursday, January 12 6-9:30 pm
Grandview MS G-18
#1945-A12W $35
Tex Mex
We’ll start with “Empanadas”,
tasty little pastries filled with beef,
tomatoes, potatoes and herbs. We’ll
then prepare authentic mexican rice,
prepared with onions, garlic, tomatoes
and fresh coriander leaves. Fajitas will
follow, tender strips of beef and chicken
along with fresh sautéed bell pepper and
onion wrapped in warm tortilla shells
and served with fresh tomato salsa,
guacamole and sour cream. We’ll finish
this fiesta with a Yucatecan-style delight,
fresh coconut blended with rich custard
in a wonderful a nutty crust, baked to a
caramely brown, and served with crème
fraiche. Instructor: Jeff Sandino
Thursday, February 9 6-9:30 pm
Grandview MS G-18
#1946-A12W $35
Adult Enrichment
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!
Starts with bruschetta topped with vine ripe tomatoes, zesty herb salsa and
creamy gorgonzola cheese. We’ll begin our pasta barrage with a classic Italian dish,
“spaghetti and meatballs” tossed in a light marinara sauce and topped with freshly grated
parmesan cheese. Next you’ll enjoy ziti pasta tossed with olive oil, fresh garlic, broccoli,
oven roasted tomatoes and tender breast of chicken followed by vermicelli tossed with
succulent gulf shrimp in a delicious roasted red bell pepper pesto cream sauce. We’ll
finish with “Panna Cotta”, a delightful combination of cream and gelatin served in a pool
of fresh strawberry sauce with crispy almond wafers. Instructor: Jeff Sandino
Monday, April 2 6-9:30 pm Grandview MS G-18 #1950-A12W $35
The Art of Sushi
Come explore the world of Sushi as you create this Japanese delicacy yourself.
We’ll begin by preparing sushi rice. You’ll then learn the art of “maki-sushi” rolling rice
and various fillings in nori (dried seaweed sheets). Options will include panko-breaded
shrimp, seared tuna, teriyaki chicken, crabmeat, avocado, cucumber and more. For the
adventurous there will be raw tuna to prepare “nigiri-sushi” (on hand molded rice). You’ll
also learn to prepare the traditional cucumber salad and discover “Edamame”, fresh salted
soybeans (They’re addictive). Instructor: Jeff Sandino
Tuesday, May 15 6-9:30 pm Grandview MS G-18 #1951-A12W $35
Classic Soups
Create some of the best hearty soups – New England Clam Chowder, Wild Rice,
Pumpkin, Split Pea with Ham, and Corn Bisque with Rosemary. Then top it off with the
very famous French Beef Stew in Red Wine (Boeuf Bourguignon). What could be better
for an easy meal during the cold weather – soup, salad, and some great bread! Join us!
Instructor Laurel Severson.
Monday, January 23 6-9 pm Grandview MS G-18 #1970-A12W $35
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