The Cook's Shop

Pressing Perfect Panini
How does a simple sandwich become extraordinary? When it becomes a panino! Assembled in layers with just a few ingredients, then grilled to golden perfection, a perfectly pressed panini satisfies the eyes and the appetite.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're pressing a few delicious panini to get you ready for the big game day, or any day when a delicious, easy lunch or supper is needed. Try the Smoked Turkey Croque Monsieur Panini, the Chicken Bacon Melt Panini, or the Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Panini, and see if you don't agree with just how delicious a grilled sandwich can be!
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CookingJANUARY 2015

JUST BAKLAVA

Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 2:00pm, $20

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

Gayle will teach the technique of working with phyllo, focusing on the traditional method of making baklava. Class is limited to 16.

 

MEATBALLS IN YOUR SOUP -  SOLD OUT!

Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 2:00pm, $40

Ellen Morgenthaler - Chef

Soups are a specialty of Ellen's. She'll show you how to make a fabulous Italian Wedding Soup, an Asian Meatball Soup, and share her secrets regarding various ingredients that are interchangeable in multiple soups. Ellen was a founding partner at the Levee House Café in 1983, followed by a long career at Rossi Pasta and da Vinci's Restaurant. Class is limited to 16.

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EBRUARY 2015 

EDIBLE APHRODISIACS - Canceled!

Monday, February 2, 2015 - 6:30pm, $40

  

AN ELEGANT DINNER FOR TWO - Canceled!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 6:30pm, $45


TRADITIONAL GERMAN DINNER -  SOLD OUT!

Monday, February 23, 2015 - 6:30pm, $40

Jamie Heydinger - Chef, House of Wines 
Lederhosen encouraged, but not required! Jamie will be featuring Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, and more. Class is limited to 16.

  

MARCH 2015 

DON'T BE SCARED OF SCALOPPINE - SOLD OUT! 

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 6:30pm, $50

Ellen Morgenthaler - Chef 
Ellen will cover all of the basics in the preparation of Scaloppine including an Italian Chicken Piccata, an Indian Masala, a Bavarian Stroganoff/Smitane and a Veal Saltimbocca, a dish popular in southern Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Greece. You'll learn how to interchange meats and sauces to come up with an endless variety of tastes. Class is limited to 16.

  

STEW, BURGOO AND YOU

Monday, March 16, 2015 - 6:30pm, $40

Dave Rudie - Chef, Da Vinci's 
A great class to learn the technique of  braising. Dave will make Braised Lamb Osso Buco, A Burgoo (a spicy stew usually combining three different meats) and Jamaican Curried Goat  with toasted spices, served over basmati rice. 

 

EASTER BRUNCH

Monday, March 23, 2015 - 6:30pm, $45

Dave Rudie - Chef, da Vinci's and Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop

This class will revolve around a Rye Whiskey Baked Ham and all the accoutrements for the creation of a new Easter tradition. Class is limited to 16.

  

APRIL 2015 

SUSHI

Monday, April 20, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $50

Dave Rudie-son - Chef , da Vinci's

This is our most popular class, hands down, so call quickly if you want a seat!You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi) and roll your own. If you're lucky, Dave will make up a few rolls of Hot Dog Sushi too! Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle. Class is limited to 14.

 

HERBS

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 6:30pm, $40

Julie Witten - Witten Farms and Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's ShopWant to expand your knowledge of herbs? Horticulturalist Julie Witten will teach the ins and outs of growing your herbs with success while Gayle will demonstrate a few herb based recipes to expand your pallet. Class limited to 16.

JUNE 2015 

 

STRAWBERRIES ARE IN!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 6:30pm, $40

Julie Witten - Witten Farms and Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's ShopOur second "teamed" class with Witten Farms. Julie will be on hand to teach the techniques behind the proper growing and storage of fresh strawberries while Gayle will demonstrate a variety of strawberry recipes from cakes to jam! Class is limited to 16. 

Panino, Panini
recipeone RECIPE: Smoked Turkey Croque Monsieur Panini
RECIPE: Smoked Turkey Croque Monsieur Panini
Do-Ahead Tips
Crusting Tips
Crusting = Extra Irresistible
FAQ
recipetwo RECIPE:Chicken Bacon Melt Panini
RECIPE:Chicken Bacon Melt Panini
Recipe Notes
Tools for Panini
Choosing a Panini Press
Cleaning a Panini Press
recipethree RECIPE: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Panini
RECIPE: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Panini
Do-Ahead Tips
Cookbook review
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Make pressing perfect panini a part of your kitchen repertoire all year long!

Dagmar & Ken

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