Another Cooking Class of Interest #10

Never-mind. The class is over-sold-out. 32 People in a place cramped with 24. I hope it goes well.

It's on again.
Thursday, February 18 . 7:00 ~ 9:00


Class Is In Session ..........


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$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings; and a fun time.


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Over-The-Top Cheese Soup
w/ Toasted Cheesy-Tomato Sandwich

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Bistro-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Sides Include: Parsnip Puree, Roasted Cipollini Onions, Warm Brussels Sprout Slaw

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Chef’s take on Classic Apple Pie (Apple Tarte Tatin)

sounds great..if not for the location during the winter.

Next month is St. Joseph's Italian Feast".

It's gonna be big.

Here's what's going on in March ...............
"St. Joseph's Day Feast"

Class Is In Session ..........
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$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings;
.............................. and a fun time.
YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!

Leek-Pecorino Pizzas
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Chickpea and Spinach Stew
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Over-The-Top-Wacked-Out Caprese Salad
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Braciole
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Broken Lasagna with Walnut Pesto
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Cannoli
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Tiramisu
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Maverick:
Could you send me an email to baltlaw@yahoo.com
Thanks

Here's what's going on in April ...............
"ASIAN SPRING FESTIVAL"
Thursday, April 22 7:00~9:00

Class Is In Session ..........
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$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings;
.............................. and a fun time.
YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!

Chicken Salad
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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Shrimp (Cambodia)
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Rice-Noodle Salad with Chicken and Herbs (Vietnam)
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Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews
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Kung Pao Beef
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Skillet Rice (Korea)
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Masala Chai (India)
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Ginger-Almond Cookies
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Here's what's going on in MAY ...............
"SEAFOOD BONANZA"
Thursday, May 20 7:00~9:00

Class Is In Session ..........
http://www.famousliquors.com/
$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings;
.............................. and a fun time.
YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!

CRAB-CAKES
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Dueling CLAM CHOWDERS: “New England" ... and “Manhattan”
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SMOKEY PAELLA w/ SHRIMP and SQUID
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CHILE-HONEY GLAZED SALMON
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plus ..... There’s ALWAYS an OPENER and a CLOSER. LOL

OK. I feel kinda stupid in forgetting to post these up.

Pics from last class (Thursday, April 22)

I'm apologizing right up front. This is a bimp (bump+pimp).

"SEAFOOD BONANZA"

I've just seen some of the dishes in finished-prep. They look very nice. I'm sure the wine will be just fine too. UM-UM-UMM. Tasty.

HERE COME THE HAWKS
RESPECT THE INDIAN
FEAR THE INDIAN

Here's what's going on in JUNE ...............
"GRILLIN' & CHILLIN'"
Thursday, June 17th 7:00~9:00

Class Is In Session ..........
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$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings;
.............................. and a fun time.
YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!

Salmon Steaks with Soy-Maple Glaze
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Grilled Chicken Salad
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SEARED PORK CUTLETS w/ Two(2) Sauces
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Steak Sammiches w/ Friends
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plus ..... There’s ALWAYS an OPENER and a CLOSER. LOL

* I'm pretty sure that there will be Chef's Choice Beverages" included for the "Chillin'" part.
I'm also told that this class is so popular already that there may be a second night included. WOW.

I'll get the pics from the last class up as soon as they are available.

Here's what's going on in JULY ...............
"TACO FIESTA"
Thursday, July 29th 7:00~9:00

Class Is In Session .......... @ "FAMOUS"

$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings; .............................. and a fun time.
.......... YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!

Tacos al Pastor

Grilled-Chicken Tacos

Crispy Grilled-Fish Tacos

Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa


plus ..... There’s ALWAYS an OPENER and a CLOSER. LOL

* Last month we had a full house of 33 students. WOW.

Here's what's going on in August ...............
Over-The-Top "SLEDGEHAMMER" Patio Dinner
Thursday, August 26th 6:30~9:00

Class Is In Session .......... @ "FAMOUS"

$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings; .............................. and a fun time.
.......... YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!

Steak Bites, Grilled Watermellon, Two(2) Gazpachos
Clams, Two(2) Salads, Grilled Lamb Chops w/ Two(2) Relishes
and a dessert


* It's going to be tough following last month's class. August's theme is the idea of it's more than you would ever expect from a mid-summer patio dinner. WOW.



* Next month is "Every-thing's Good w/ Bacon"

I was wondering if you fell of the face of the earth! I'll have to sign up for one of these soon, they look like fun. Picked up a $23 bottle of 2000 Gigondas recently at Famous in Lombard - very tasty.

Hey Bill, if you come I'll pick up part of the tab.



I've been out for a while because my screen blew out. No $$$ for a replacement.

Here's what's going on in SEPTEMBER ...............
"EVERY-THING'S GOOD w/ BACON"
Thursday, September 23rd 6:30~9:00
* sorry, this date is not in stone yet

Class Is In Session .......... @ "FAMOUS"

$25 gets you 2 hours of entertainment; recipes and demonstrations of making said dishes; wine pairings; .............................. and a fun time.
.......... YOU GET TO EAT EVERYTHING TOO!


Corn and Bacon Soup with Jalapeño Crema

Bacon-Wrapped Enoki and Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes

Smoked Trout and Bacon Pitas


plus ..... There’s ALWAYS an OPENER (Grill-Roasted Bacon-and-Scallion Corn Muffins) and a CLOSER (Sweet Potato Cheesecake in a Gingersnap Crust with Praline Bacon). LOL

Hey Mav, I didn't see anything about this one on the Famous web site. Have they confirmed the date yet? Also, I'm assuming you are the guy doing the cooking? Thanks in advance.

Bill

Thanks Bill, for making a post. First off, both Jeff S.(the old big manager) and Jill C.(big 2nd in command), are out. They have both moved on to a new pasture. Therein is why the website is slow. Secondly, Chef Francis is the cook, and he runs the show. Not me, NO NO NO, not me. I just post this stuff up here for him as a favor (he was booted outta here some time ago). The date I've been told IS the 23rd. The fourth(4th) Thursday of the month. I hope to see you there.

OK. It's the last class of the year. Next Thursday, Oct. 21st. from 6:30 ~ 9:00.
The Theme is: "Black Tie Optional" A Classic Formal Dinner.

Five(5) courses w/ Wine Pairings
Classic Caesar Salad
Butternut Squash Soup w/ Spicy Pecan Cream
Waldorf-Penne
Classic Beef Wellington
Bananas Foster - Tira Misu Style

It's gonna be an upscale class, and the price is boosted too; $40 this time. Anyway ..... it's the conclusion of the school year .......... @ "FAMOUS".