Fast, Flavorful Weeknight Meals

The Cook's Shop

It's a daily dilemma - what's for supper? We're often looking for something that's fast, flavorful, and easily accomplished . . . something that satisfies our hunger and allows us to get on to tackling the evening's agenda.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're serving up several weeknight strategies for eating well at home and three delicious meals each cooked in one pan. You'll find Linguine with Chicken, Spinach, and Feta Cheese, a Spicy Orange Beef Stir-Fry, and Thyme-dusted Pork Medallions. Great additions to your repertoire of fast and flavorful!

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Cooking Classes OCTOBER 2013

PIES 102

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40

Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop

What better way to end the summer than with mouth watering pies! Gayle will teach you the secret to a perfect meringue and a flaky crust. You'll learn to make Coconut Cream Pie, a Fruit Pie featuring homemade meatless mincemeat, Butterscotch Mini-Tarts and a Chocolate Pecan Pie. Class is limited to 16.

KNIFE SKILLS

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 6:00 pm, $55
Ed Bartush, Wusthof Knives Sales Rep.

Cooking Classes

Ed will discuss knife construction, metal composition and sharpening. He'll also demonstrate proper cutting techniques along with a few tips and tricks that you can use in your own kitchen. You'll learn to properly cut onions and tomatoes, debone a chicken, carve a chicken or turkey and make an apple swan garnish! Best of all, you'll get your own Wusthof Classic paring knife to use and take home. This knife retails for $49.95 and has been given a "Highly Recommended" rating by Cooks Magazine - their highest rating. This is a hands-on class limited to 14. Prior to class, Ed will be available to sharpen your knives for $2 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Washington County.

KNIFE SHARPENING

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 5:30 to 6:00 pm
$2 per knife (max. 3 knives).

HARVEST CARVING

Monday, Oct 21, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40

Josh McCune - Cook, Parkersburg Country Club
One of Josh's passions is the decorative carving of fruits and vegetables. In this class he'll demonstrate a variety of Fall and Harvest inspired garnishes that you can make at home to decorate both your table and meals. This is a hands-on class where you'll learn basic cuts and techniques. We'll provide you with a paring knife that you can keep and use at home. Class is limited to 14.

FIVE INGREDIENT MEALS

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $50

Matt Lancaster, Chef - The House of Wines, Devola

Is yours a family on the go? Who'd love to sit down to a home-cooked meal every once in a while but you don't really know where to start? Matt will feature beef, pork, chicken and fish entrees requiring only five ingredients and one skillet each! Simple and delicious! Class is limited to 16.

NOVEMBER 2013

NOT YOUR MOM'S TURKEY DINNER!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $45

Gayle Shank & Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop

You will learn the "new way" to roast your turkey... upside down! From scratch dressings, gravy, and some new side dishes to replace those same-old, same-old ones. Gayle will create honey & chipotle glazed sweet-potato spears with lime, New England succotash (zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, corn and lima beans), and green beans with lemon-butter bread crumbs and toasted almonds. Yum! Class is limited to 16.

HOLIDAY QUICK BREADS

Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $35

Gayle Shank - Class Coordinator, The Cook's Shop

When we think of Holiday breads we think of too much time in the kitchen for rising. These breads are gorgeous and do not require a rising time. Gayle will feature Winter squash bread, Holiday fruit bread (NOT that thing you get and don't eat), Chocolate hazelnut bread, and cranberry scones. Great for giving as gifts or just eating! Class is limited to 16.

NEW FAVORITE HOLIDAY COOKIES!

Monday, December 9, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $35

Gayle Shank - Class Coordinator, The Cook's Shop

Tired of your "go-to" recipes for the holidays? Gayle will be creating many NEW cookies for your delight. Stay tuned... Class is limited to 16.

FANCY COOKIES!

Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $35

Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop

How'd they do that?! Dagmar will teach you the fine art of cookie decorating. You will learn out-lining, filling, painting and some "secrets" to decorating your cookies "Martha Style". HANDS ON - Class is limited to 14.