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C O O k I N G Palo Alto Adult School offers an excellent cooking curriculum at the best prices in the area. With professionally trained chefs as our instructors, our students return each quarter to enhance their culinary repertoire. NOTE: Our classes vary from minimal to extensive hands-on preparation. Cleanup is minimal. Food fees are included in the registration fee, so don’t come full! No refunds will be given for missed classes. Classes are listed in date order. Bring containers for possible leftovers COOKING: In just one night, you can learn how to cook: 7 Italian: Polenta, Risotto, Gnocchi 7 Trader Joe’s Quick Meals 7 Mexican Street Food 7 Cook’s Seafood 7 Sumptuous Soups Sign up in advance (at least 14 days BEFORE class date) and SAVE 10% SIMPLE AND SPECTACULAR! Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Learn lots of tips on making your life easier and faster in the kitchen. On the menu: Steak Tartar with fresh filet mignon and capers, Artichoke and Fennel Salad with edamame and a lemon vinaigrette, and Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Then for the main event, learn how to cook chicken perfectly, moist and not dry, every time…this recipe is with radicchio and mustard. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • January 15 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 SUMPTUOUS SOUPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Instructor: Cindy Roberts There’s no better way to warm up a winter evening than with a hot bowl of soup. And no better way to begin a dinner party than with a first course you can make weeks in advance and store in the freezer. This class introduces you to several healthy techniques for thickening soup (no cream!). On the menu: Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup, Avgolemono Soup and Mexican Lentil Soup. These soups from around the world use local and easily accessible ingredients. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • January 17 Thursday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 10 NEW New CHEESE CLASS Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Begin with a cheese tasting. Then learn to make some excellent cheese dishes, such as “make in advance” Rosemary Parmesean Wafers, and a warm Goat Cheese Salad with hazelnuts. Have you ever had Gougères? They are a cheesy and light puff that you serve as an appetizer. Make these ahead and freeze them. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • January 22 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN SOUPS Instructor: Ron Kent Humble ingredients are transformed into extraordinary soups this evening with warmth and satisfaction. During the cold winter months you will enjoy these recipes for years to come. On the menu: Carrot and Ginger with green apple, “Creamy” Tomato Soup; Wild Mushroom, Butternut Squash with wild fennel and Fresh Corn Soup with chipotle. These exceptional soups offer a constant source of comfort. Your leftover containers will be filled. This class will include demonstration and sampling. One session • January 23 Wednesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 New
C O O k I N G COOK’S SEAFOOD Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Back by popular demand, Mike Crumrine, owner of Cook’s Seafood, will be our guest. He will bring in a sampling of fish and shellfish, and discuss how to select and prepare various fish. He will also demonstrate oyster shucking, and teach you how crab and lobster are cooked. There will be sampling of many things, including Cook’s famous Chioppino. You will also learn how to make a smoked salmon tapenade! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • January 29 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $60 ALMOST FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CREATIVE DECORATING Instructor: Cindy Roberts Advance your knowledge of chocolate and never set foot in the bakery for a cake again. In time for Valentine’s Day, learn to create an Almost Flourless Cake, accompanied by glaze and frosting. For spectacular presentation, you’ll learn various creative decorating techniques: stencils, marbling, chocolate rolls, chocolate walls, chocolate triangles and chocolate leaves. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 2 Saturday • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 VALENTINE’S DAY MENU Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Everybody knows making a reservation for Valentine’s Day dinner is expensive and crowded. Invite your Valentine to a sumptuous dinner prepared by YOU. Learn to make Ahi Tartare with chopped avocado in a won ton crisp cup, and Perfect Filet Mignon with a Bearnaise sauce and with shallot fingerling potatoes. For dessert a Chocolate espresso “Pot of Crème”— a mousse-like dessert! Your Valentine will be impressed, and you can always keep these wonderful recipes in your repertoire. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 5 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 Saturday Class New BAKING AND PASTRY 101 Instructor: Ron Kent This is a great course for those of you who hesitate when it comes to making pastries or baked goods. Learn how to make perfect doughs: Paté Brisée and Paté Choux. The menu will include Tarte Tatin, Market Fresh Pear Frangipane, Lemon Chess Tart, Chocolate Éclairs and Profiteroles. Bring containers for this class! This class will include demonstration and sampling. One session • February 6 Wednesday • 6:30–9:00 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 ITALIAN COOKING: Polenta for All Tastes (in Italian and English) Instructor: Stefania Filigheddu a Let’s cook and eat Italian food while speaking in Italian (and English)! Winter is the perfect season to taste polenta in many ways: as an appetizer, entree or dessert. Learn how to make polenta with fresh mushrooms, cheese or tomato sauce (and sausage), and how to enjoy leftovers with family and friends. Students will receive handouts in both languages. Buon appetito! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 11 Monday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 SUSHI 101 Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , One of our most popular classes! It costs so much to go out to dinner for your favorite sushi, so learn how to make these dishes and have your own sushi event with friends. On the menu: Asian Cabbage Slaw with radishes, scallions and other crunchy ingredients in a ginger dressing; traditional Miso soup with tofu and seaweed; and finally hands-on Maki rolls! We will make Shiitake Maki, Cucumber Maki, California and Philadelphia Rolls with salmon and Ahi. Enjoy! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 12 Tuesday • 6:30–9:00 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 New 11
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