SOLD OUT! Friday, April 4th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night"
● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Crab Cakes with Spicy Creole Cream Sauce ● Seared Chicken Breast with Cassoulet of White Beans, Andouille Sausage, Roasted Garlic & Herbs ● Individual Cheesecakes with Salted Caramel & Fruit
SOLD OUT! Saturday, April 5th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Truffled Macaroni & Cheese with Parmesan Crust ● Chicken Stuffed with Aged Ham & Cheese with Mushroom Veloute ● Amaretto Cheesecake
Monday, April 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Derby Day ~ The Healthy Way" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $45.00 Only weeks away is Derby Day...entertain and enjoy every moment while maintaining a plant based, gluten free lifestyle! Menu: Mint Julep Gelee ● Roasted Asparagus & Pimento "Cheese" on Cauliflower Crostini ● Black Eyed Pea, Cornbread & Cucumber Salad ● Tempeh & Grits ● Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie
Wednesday, April 9th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Mouthwatering Mexican Morsels" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 Perfect for lunch, brunch or a Cinco de Mayo celebration these mouthwatering offerings are sure to be a hit. Menu: Trio of Dips ~ Fresh Mango Salsa, Fresh Black Bean Salsa, Fresh Guacamole served with Blue Corn Chips & Toasted Pita Wedges ● Huevos con Queso ● Sante Fe Grits ● Sopapillas with Honey Butter ● Mexican Hot Chocolate
Thursday, April 10th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Put a Spring in Your Step" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 Take a look around; signs of Spring are peaking out from their Winter hiding places. Enjoy every moment of this long awaited time of year starting with fresh flavors from your kitchen. Menu: Triple Citrus Salad with Spring Mesclun Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Cashews and Prosecco Vinaigrette ● Pan Fried Pork Scallopini with Milanaise Sauce ● Roasted Baby Carrots with Honey, Bourbon & Fresh Thyme ● Cherry Vanilla Crisp served with Ice Cream
Saturday, April 12th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Kentucky Eggs Benedict ~ biscuit topped with poached egg, country ham & red eye gravy ● Seared Salmon Filet with Herbed Seafood Supreme Sauce ● Apple Raisin Crumble with Chantilly Cream
Monday, April 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy - Trentino & Alto Adige" * Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers * $50.00 We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our second tour - complete with new dishes. This is the fourth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy! This combined region borders in the North Austria and is heavily influenced as a result the Austrian/German cuisine. The largest city of the northern Alto Adige region is Bolzano and that of the more southern region of Trentino is Trento. These combined provinces are characterized by picturesque mountain villages, clear mountain lakes, skiing & agriculture. The climate in the winter is cold & snowy but in the summer, sunny, crisp yet warm and inviting. Menu: Trotellele alla Trentina ~ Chilled Trout Salad ~ whole fresh trout seasoned , floured and pan fried then marinated with a sautéed mix of fresh mint, garlic, onions, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, sage & citrus, chilled & served as a salad ● Pinza di Patate ~ Mashed Potato Bake ~ mashed potatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper, eggs and cheese then baked & served warm ● Garetto di Vitello (Kalb-Stelze) ~ a simple yet delicious veal osso bucco seared then braised with white wine, rosemary, garlic & seasonings ● Crauti ~ (Sauer-Kraut) ~ thinly sliced fresh cabbage cooked with white wine vinegar then sautéed with pork ribs, bay leaves, extra virgin olive oil, whole black pepper, garlic & white wine until soft & tender ● Fritelle di Mele (ApfelKuchel) ~ batter dipped & pan fried apple slices dusted with cinnamon powdered sugar
Wednesday, April 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "It's A Sure Bet" ● Demonstration Class ● Coby Ming - Harvest ● $45.00 Kentucky traditions, with a fresh new twist, make celebrating Derby even more fun for you & your guests! Menu: Homemade Beer Cheese on Pretzel Crostini ● Kentucky Burgoo ~ pork, turkey, potatoes, corn, green beans, tomatoes served with pretzel bread croutons ● Hot Brown Burger with Sweet Potato Mornay, Tomato Jam on a Pretzel Bun ● Chocolate Mint Julep Pot de Crème
Thursday, April 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Bourbon in the Bluegrass" ● Demonstration Class ● John Varanese - Varanese ● $50.00 Bourbon is as American as apple pie & is finding its way into more and more of our recipes, especially here in Kentucky. Enjoy John's use of these complex flavor profiles. Menu: Pan Seared Scallop with Brown Sugar Bourbon Butter over Country Ham Grits ● Shaved Cantaloupe & Baby Arugula with Candied Almonds and Honey Bourbon Vinaigrette finished with Pink Hawaiian Salt ● Bourbon Barrel Smoked Pork Chop with Apple, Bourbon & Bacon Chutney ● Sweet Potato & Cream Cheese Empanada served over Caramel with a Warm Bourbon Maple Glaze
SOLD OUT! Friday, April 18th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night"
● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Pancetta (optional), Chevre, Caramelized Pears, Spiced Pecans & Champagne Vinaigrette ● Seared Salmon with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Vegetables & Herbed Butter ● White Chocolate Mousse with Macerated Fruit
Saturday, April 19th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Savory Spinach Goat Cheese Cheesecake ● Boneless Pork Chops with Lemon, Rosemary & Olives ● Brown Sugar & Poached Pear Bread Pudding
Monday, April 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Haute Cheese Culture" ● Will Eaves "The Cheesemonger" - Lotsa Pasta ● $45.00 The Cheesemonger is back! The Cottage welcomes those in the foodie culture to experience these unique flavor profiles & impress your Derby guests with these adventurous offerings. Menu: Handmade, Oil Cured Herbed Cream Cheese ● Ten Year Old Widmer Cheddar Cheese served with Cellar Door Chocolate Covered Bacon ● Sottocerne Truffle Cheese with Imported Honey ● Hard Aged Goat Crottins Cheese Soaked in Bourbon ● St. Agur Blue Cheese accompanied by Port Wine "Caviar" & Dark Chocolate ● and this is only the beginning of the offerings of the evening
Tuesdays, April 22nd through May 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Basic Training 101" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $475.00 for a Six Week course A six week series of HANDS ON training, guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! This class is designed for all students from the beginning cook to the cook who wants to fine-tune their skills and understand the "whys" of cooking! During this course, you will learn proper knife skills, stocks and basic sauce making, soups, salads, vinaigrettes, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan frying, deep-frying and grilling. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces & how to truss meat correctly. You will learn about cooking beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and starches. After this course, you will feel much more confident in the kitchen & motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week if you wish.
Wednesday, April 23rd ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Refresh, Relax & Renew" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 It has been a long, cold winter and finally spring is here! Enjoy an afternoon with filled with friends, fun and, of course, fantastic food! Menu: Spring Asparagus Bisque garnished with Grilled Asparagus Tips served with Melted Asiago Fresco & Roasted Red Pepper Crostini ● Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad with Champagne Honey Dijon Dressing ● Caramelized Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee topped with Fresh Spring Strawberries & Amaretto Devonshire Cream
Wednesday, April 23rd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "It's All About Her" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 Celebrate that special woman in your life with this elegant menu, fit for a queen. Menu: Spinach & Smoked Trout Roulade ● Herbed Deviled Eggs over Baby Greens with a Lemon Vinaigrette ● Salmon Coulibiac ~ creamy mélange of fresh salmon, rice, hard cooked eggs, mushrooms, shallots & dill enclosed in a hot pastry envelope ● Boursin Mashed Potatoes ● Sugar Snap Peas with Herbed Butter ● Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Friday, April 25th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: French Onion Soup Francomptoise ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce, Stone Ground Grits & Sautéed Vegetables ● Warm Spiced Rum Bread Pudding with Bananas & Pecans
SOLD OUT! Saturday, April 26th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Caramelized Onion Bread Pudding with Herb Mornay Sauce ● Beef Tenderloin with Sauce au Poivre ● Chocolate Crème Brulee with a Dollop of Chocolate Cream
