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Cooking Classes
RECIPE: Roast Chicken with Lemon Butter, and . . .
Bird Basics
How-to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
Cutting It Up in the Kitchen
RECIPE: Roast Chicken with Mustard Butter
Roasting Favorites
Spatchcock a Chicken!
RECIPE: Chicken, Rice Salad with Mint Pesto & Peas
Cookbook Review

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We have a full schedule of cooking classes planned for you this spring! Access the full schedule and details for each class here. Here are a few of our April classes: 

 

Friday, April 8th - "DATE NIGHT" ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $65.00 per couple · HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Menu: Spicy Shrimp & Crab Gratin ● Roasted Herb Crusted Chicken with Bacon, Onion, Mushrooms & Roasted Garlic ● Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries

Spring Cooking ClassesSaturday, April 9th - "DATE NIGHT" ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $65.00 per couple ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Menu: Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Warm Pita ● Boneless Pork Chops with Apple Sauce Demi Glace and Raisins ● Fresh Fruits with Orange Sabayon & Sweet Cream


Monday, April 11th - "Foods of Kentucky" ● Nicki Leathem - Custom Catering/Personal Chef by Nicki ● $45.00 ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Menu: Kentucky Burgoo ● Fried Green Tomato topped with Benedictine ● Bourbon Pecan Chicken ● Jam Cake with Caramel Icing & Cinnamon Ice Cream


NEW DATE - Tuesday, April 12th - "Homemade Pizza Pies & Traditional Barese Focaccia Bread" · Luigi Gelsomini - Luigi's Pizzeria & Pasta · $45.00 · HANDS ON CLASS! · 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Menu: Neapolitan Pizza - thin crust · Panzerotto · Traditional Cheese Calazone · Stromboli Calazone · Eggplant Calazone · Spinach Calazone · Mini Calazones - perfect for appetizers · Traditional Barese Focaccia Bread


Wednesday, April 13th - "Creating and Decorating Panoramic Eggs" ● Cathy Webb - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $45.00 ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 9:00 pm.  In this class, you will learn all the tricks and techniques to making your own Beautiful Panoramic Eggs just in time for Easter gift giving.  Students will take home their completed egg. More details! 


Thursday, April 14th - "Designer Cupcakes" ● Cathy Webb - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $45.00 ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Cupcakes continue to be one of the most popular treats ever! This hands-on class includes 3 beautiful designer cupcakes, icings, and decorations. More details!  


Friday, April 15th - DATE NIGHT!" ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $65.00 per couple ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Menu: Crab Meat Risotto with Shaved Parmesan ● Five Herb Seared Chicken Breast Stuffed with Kentucky Country Ham & Gruyere Cheese ● Kahula Chocolate Chess Pie


Monday, April 18th & Wednesday, April 20th - "Beginning Cake Decorating" ● Vanessa Hayden - The Wedding Cake ● $45.00 ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 9:00 pm This two part class is designed for the beginning decorator or a refresher course for a more seasoned student. Obtain supply list prior. More details!   


Tuesdays, April 19th through May 24th - "Basic Training 101"  ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $425.00 for a Six Week course ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 9:00 pm A six week series of HANDS-ON training guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! More details!    


Thursday, April 21st - From Kentucky Kitchens" ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 ● 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Menu: Kentucky Bourbon Slushes ● Shakertown Wilted Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing ● Beaumont Inn Corn Pudding ● Old Stone Inn Eggplant Casserole ● Roasted Rosemary Pork Loin with Henry Bain Sauce ● Mint Julep Cheesecake


Friday, April 22nd - "DATE NIGHT" ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $65.00 per couple · HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Menu: Mushroom & Bleu Cheese Gratin ● Seafood Jambalaya ● Strawberries with Champagne Custard


Saturday, April 23rd - "DATE NIGHT" ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $65.00 per couple ● HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 7:30 pm.  Menu: Seafood Gratin with Roasted Garlic Crostini ● Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce ● Fresh Strawberry Turnovers with Chocolate Ganache


Monday, April 25th - "The Winning Ticket" ● Mac McBride - Sullivan University ● $45.00. ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Menu: Mint Juleps ● Sea Scallop Hot Brown with Lobster Mornay Sauce ● Horseradish Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Henry Bain Sauce ● Pastry Wrapped Asparagus with Country Ham Hollandaise Sauce ● Eggplant Rollatini with Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers ● Chocolate Bourbon Truffles


Wednesday, April 27th - "Vegetarian-Vegan- Raw" ● Afua Nessibou -- Amazing Grace Whole Foods ● $45.00 ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Learn ways to eat healthier while creating fresh and tasty meals. Menu: Red Lentil Soup ● Thai Coconut Squash Soup ● Quinoa and Sauteed Fresh Vegetables ● Yummy Vegetarian Lasagna using a variety of greens ● a Cold Salad made Amaranth Grain


Thursday, April 28th - A Fillies Extravaganza" ● Michael Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $45.00 ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm Menu: Kentucky Derby Mint Julep ● Kentucky Burgoo ● Benedictine ● Kentucky Hot Brown ● Shrimp and Grits ● Grilled Asparagus and Country Ham Salad ● Very Bourbon Fruit Dip ● Curried Chicken Salad on Beaten Biscuits


Friday, April 29th - "DATE NIGHT" ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $65.00 per couple · HANDS ON CLASS! 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Menu: Caesar Salad ● Seared Beef Tenderloin Tips with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Brandy & Roasted Vegetables ● Lemon Curd Tarts with Raspberry Sauce

Recipe: Roast Chicken with Basil, Scallion, Lemon Butter, & Potatoes
Cooking Tips
Secrets to Roasting Chicken
Bird Basics
Food Safety
How to Cut Up a Whole ChickenSteps 1 & 2
Step 3 & 4Steps 5, 6 & 7
Cutting it up in the Kitchen
Recipe: Roast Chicken with Mustard Butter
Roasting Favorites
How to Spatchcock a ChickenMaking Stock
Recipe: Chicken and Rice Salad with Mint Pesto and Peas

Cookbook Review

A Bird in the Oven and then Some by Mindy Fox. Copyright © 2010. Published by Kyle Books

 Cookbook

We'd fallen for the convenience of buying just boneless chicken breasts when we came across this book. Through it, we were reintroduced to rich, delicious flavors long forgotten. We reached for our roasting pan and turned on the oven. To our delight, the results were better than expected, and roasted chicken dishes are now back on our menu. In this cookbook, we found complete instructions for how to roast a good bird and many variations for unique flavors. A Bird in the Oven provides "20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken plus 80 Delectable Recipes" to accompany the flavorful roasted bird. The choices include vegetable sides in some unique variations, a chapter on Roast Chicken Salads, another on Roast Chicken Soups, a section on chicken with Pasta and Rice Dishes, and a finale chapter covering Brunch and Lunch. The full-color photography is stunning and inspirational throughout the entire book.


Celebrate spring with some freshly roasted chicken as the centerpiece on your menu and table!
Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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