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C O O k I N G COOKING CLASS Instructor: Charlie Kitz Learn to make four recipes from Trader Joe’s Quick Meals series! On the menu: Five-Minute Shiitake Fried Rice, White Lightning Chili, Baked Gnocchi and Easy Chicken Parmigiana. As a special bonus, enjoy an olive oil tasting including 10–12 different oils from Italy, Spain, Greece and of course California. The instructor has worked with Trader Joes for 10 years both as a crew member and in management. He has also worked in the food service field, which included cooking and restaurant management. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 13 Wednesday • 6:30–9:00 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 EVENING IN SPAIN Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Tonight we will travel to Spain and make some classic foods from this wonderful country. On the menu: Tapas: dates, stuffed with smoked almonds wrapped in bacon and broiled; Roasted Red Pepper Soup with tomatoes; Classic Paella with chicken, sausage, and mussels. We will end the evening with the best ever Coffee Flan. The best of the best, don’t miss this authentic class! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 19 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 12 New PACIFIC RIM/PAN ASIAN CLASS Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Tonight we will travel Asia and share some great cooking tips and recipes. On the menu from Vietnam: Chicken with Cilantro Balls that can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish; from China: Szechwan Asparagus with snow peas and mushrooms; from Thailand: Thai Pork with lemongrass and long beans, and a Chow Mein with prawns and Thai basil. Delicious and unique! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • February 26 Tuesday • 6:30–9:00 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 CHEF BASICS: Risotto, Pilaf and Rice Know-How Instructor: Cindy Roberts Rice is a staple of the world’s diet and it’s perfect for gluten free or vegan menus. Learn the basics of cooking white and brown rice then step up to more challenging dishes such as pilaf and the ever popular risotto. This class will be part demonstration, part hands-on and include a taste test of different rices. Once we learn the basics we’ll discuss how to make your pilaf and risotto extra tantalizing using a variety of vegetables, fruits and spices. Enjoy the menu of white rice, brown rice, pilaf, and mushroom risotto. One session • February 28 Thursday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 ITALIAN COOKING: Homemade Gnocchi (in Italian and English) Instructor: Stefania Filigheddu Learn to prepare one of the most popular Italian dishes, starting from a simple “old” potato! Yes “old”..because this is only one of the secrets to make authentic fresh homemade gnocchi. Then, discover the most appropriate condiments and a few variants to the basic recipe. Students will receive handouts in both languages. Buon appetito! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • March 4 Monday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 New New New
C O O k I N G UPTOWN NEW ORLEANS Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Tonight learn the best of NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) with fewer calories, using creative ingredients with delicious results. On the menu: BBQ Shrimp in a spicy red sauce, Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits, Blackened Chicken pan seared with Cajun spices and lastly Bourbon Pecan Crème Brûlée. Delicous! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One Session • March 5 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 INDIAN COOKING Instructors: Ramesh and Bharati Joshi The Joshis will take the mystery out of aromatic, mild, low-fat and nutritious Indian cuisine. Learn from experts how to prepare delicious Chicken Curry, Pullao (rice), Puri (fluffy bread), Chole (spicy garbanzo beans) and Aaloo Gobi (potatoes and cauliflower). Taste and enjoy! Bring leftover containers. This class will include demonstration and sampling. One session • March 6 Wednesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 UNDER THE SEA Instructor: Cindy Roberts Explore some delicious main shellfish courses. These tantalizing dishes bring the flavors of many regions into your home cooking with very accessible ingredients. Learn how to properly handle shellfish, how to choose it in the market and most of all, how to prepare these marvelous dishes for your next dinner guests or family meal. Recipes include: Singaporean Mussels in Oyster Sauce, Shrimp Ceviche, Scallops and Cauliflower with raisin caper sauce. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • March 7 Thursday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 JUST DESSERTS Instructor: Yannette Fichou Edwards , Everybody has a sweet tooth, and we all have occasions to bring a dessert. Don’t buy an expensive dessert with unknown ingredients. On the menu: Cheesecake Brownies, perfect for dessert on the go or at home; Grand Marnier Soufflé, to impress at your next dinner party; a make-in-advance Lemon “Pot au Crème,” a velvety Meyer lemon dessert; and lastly a fresh mascarpone dessert with dark chocolate with dried cherries soaked in port. It is out of this world! This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • March 12 Tuesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 MEXICAN STREET FOOD Instructor: Ron Kent Festive and easy to eat on the go, Mexico’s street fare boasts some of the most delicious flavors ever. These dishes turn up all over the country at parks, outside ancient sites and in front of museums. If you want to throw a great fiesta built around great dishes, this is the class for you. Homemade Sopes with tinga poblana (Masa Boats with a spicy pork stew); Queso Fundido; Shrimp Tacos with roasted vegetable salsa; Ceviche Tostadas with avocado and tomatillo salsa; Tacos with potatoes, chiles and cream; Oaxacan Black Beans; and Assorted Mexican Agua Frescas with seasonal fruit. This class will include demonstration, participation and sampling. One session • March 13 Wednesday • 6:30–9 p.m. Palo Alto HS Rm 103 • $50 New 13
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