Wednesday, May 6th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Super Yummy Dinner Bowls" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Loaded with more energizing goodies than a traditional salad, the trend of dinner bowls is a delicious and filling answer to, "What's for dinner?"  We carefully prepare our ingredients, and arrange them artfully in little clusters for curated bites of tasty awesomeness.  Menu: Brown Rice Rainbow Bowl with a Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette ● Savory Chicken and Farro Bowl with a White Balsamic Dressing ● Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa Bowl with a Lemon Tahini Dressing ● Espresso Chocolate Mousse in a Chocolate Bowl.

Friday, May 8th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu:  Empanadas with Chicken, Manchego Cheese and Roasted Corn Chipotle Cream Sauce ● Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Risotto Cakes, Mushrooms, Pancetta, and Caramelized Pearl Onion Sauce ● Bourbon Pecan Tarts with Vanilla Cream.   *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

KIDS CLASS! ● May 9th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Mother's Day Cupcake Bouquet ~ Kids Class"

● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Cupcakes are so much fun to eat, but even more fun to make and decorate! Learn to make the batter and "bakery" buttercream from scratch, bake the cupcakes, and decorate them to take home and enjoy. You will also learn how to fill the cupcakes, as well as fun decorating and piping techniques. In this class, students will learn how to make a floral masterpiece. You will create a one-of-a-kind cupcake bouquet for the special mom in your life, using Russian piping tips to create an array of floral designs.  Menu: Vanilla Cupcakes ● Vanilla "Bakery" Buttercream Icing, used to create a variety of flowers and assembled to make an edible bouquet for Mom.

Saturday, May 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Seafood Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust ● Seared Pork Chop with Green Peppercorn, Onion, and, Demi Glace ● Chocolate Mocha Mousse with Cinnamon Cream. *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, May 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Your New Roots ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $50.00.  Take a walk on the fresh side and try out some plant based/gluten free options that may be fun to incorporate into your current repertoire. Menu: Barbecued Cauliflower Bites ● Roasted Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms and Sesame Vinaigrette ● Arugula Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Radish, and Avocado Dressing ● Black Bean Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa ● Lemon Bars.

Tuesday, May 12th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Tea Time for You and Mom" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Mix up your holiday routine and treat mom to something truly special this Mother's Day. Sure, she'll always appreciate a thoughtful card or handmade gift, but what most moms really want is quality family time. So why not surprise her with an evening out to enjoy a sweet Mother's Day tea party at the Cottage? An elegant event in her honor is bound to make her beam, and it's so easy to pull off. To start, we rounded up plenty of decoration inspiration, from pretty spring displays to festive place cards, followed by the best recipes and light bites to pair with your brew of choice. From flowers to refreshments and finger foods, these tea-party ideas are fit for a springtime celebration, Mother's Day, or not. Menu: A Trio of English Tea Sandwiches ~ Deviled Ham Salad on Marbled Rye Bread, Smoked Salmon and Herbed Cheese Pinwheels, Curried Egg Tea Sandwiches ● Strawberry Shortcake Bites ● Sweet Lemon Poppy Seed Scones ● Orange Madeleines dipped in Dark Chocolate ● Hibiscus Tangerine Iced Tea ● Ginger, Lemon and Honey Hot Tea.

Wednesday, May 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Sicilia" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $55.00.  We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our fifth tour, complete with new dishes. Sicilia is the big Island of Italy, where it is said the sun flavors everything from the wheat to the oranges. This is an area where fish is a staple of the cuisine, and swordfish and tuna are king in Sicily.  Simple flavors filled with lemon, herbs, and vegetables reign.  The climate is mild and sunny, and favors olive tree orchards, lemon trees, tomatoes, and artichokes from the ground, which is rich due to the volcanic presence of Mt. Etna. Menu: Arancine Di Riso, fried rice balls filled with mozzarella and anchovies ● Pasta al Grate, short cooked and baked Sicilian maccheroni-and-cheese with a homemade béchamel sauce, flavored with nutmeg then tossed with grated pecorino and topped with more of the same ● Caponata di Scampi e Molluschi, a hearty shell fish-and-shrimp stew with carrots, eggplant, herbs, garlic, capers, olives, and tomatoes, topped with a traditional unique savory and sweet nut-and-anchovy salsa, with orange and white wine vinegar, chocolate, sugar, anchovies, and bread crumbs ● Cazzilli ~ fried potato crochets seasoned with cooked ham, pecorino and parsley.

Thursday, May 14th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "TBA" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00

Thursday, May 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Noodle Primer ~ Milk Street Class" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00.  Rethink your noodle knowledge in this class. We'll introduce you to noodle dishes from three continents with three very different flavor profiles, achieved with key techniques that you can apply to endless other noodle preparations. With Mexico's sopa seca, we'll develop depth of flavor by toasting dry noodles that are cooked up right in the flavorful broth of the final dish - no straining required! You'll learn how to perfectly prep soba, a buckwheat noodle that forms the base of some of our favorite one-pot dishes, and is equally delicious served hot or cold. Finally, we'll discuss the four guiding rules of preparing Italian pastas - and when to give yourself permission to break the rules - as we make a spin on classic pesto livened up with ricotta, sage, and parsley. With these techniques in your back pocket, you'll be ready to discover a whole new world of fantastic noodle dishes. Menu: Sopa Seca with Butternut Squash (Mexican) ● Soba with Edamame and Watercress ● Rigatoni with Ricotta-Sage Pesto.

Friday, May 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu:  Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Jam ● Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya with Black Beans and Rice ● Bananas Foster with Ice Cream. *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation. Aprons are not provided.

KIDS CLASS! Saturday, May 16th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Fun Snacks and Drinks ~ Kids Class"

● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Come and make some snacks and drinks that friends and family of all ages will love!  Both fun and delicious, and made by you!  Menu: Quick Tomato Salsa ● Fresh Tortilla Snack Chips ● Fresh Guacamole ● Cheesy Quesadillas ● Crispy Kale Chips ● Watermelon Lemonade ● Cranberry Orange Iced Tea. ** (Parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision.) *** When registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

Saturday, May 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Hands-On Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Shaved Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette ● Chickpea Quinoa Patties with Guacamole ● Roasted Asparagus ● Strawberry Crumb Bars.  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, May 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Flawless French Macarons ~ Spring Edition" ● Hands-On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $60.00. Learn to perfect the skills needed to create stunning French almond macarons, perfectly domed and footed, as well as make two types of buttercream for the filling. You will practice the preparation of ingredients, a foolproof way of mixing the batter, and piping and baking these popular cookies. Each student will take home a small package of macarons to enjoy!  Please bring an apron with you to class. Menu: Luscious Lemon Macaroon with Lemon Curd Buttercream ● Pink Macaroons with White Chocolate Buttercream and Raspberry Filling ● Orange Dream Macaroon with Vanilla Orange Buttercream.

Wednesday, May 20th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Savory Tarts, Pies, Quiches and Galettes" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Springtime calls for fresh and luscious flavor combinations. Whether served for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, a magnificent quiche or tart, paired with a simple salad and fresh dessert, is a sure fire winner. Menu: Corn and Bacon Pie ● Leek and Potato Galette with Pistachio Crust ● Alsace Onion Tart ● Asparagus and Two Cheese Quiche with Hash Brown Crust ● Fresh Strawberry Pie with Whipped Cream.

Wednesday, May 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Gearing Up for Summer at The Fat Lamb" ● Demonstration Class ● Dallas McGarity - The Fat Lamb Modern Kitchen and Bar, Portage House Restaurant, McGarity @ ALEX&NDER ● $65.00.  As the summer months approach, Dallas will be incorporating some tropical-flavor profiles into his menu offerings. We will be among the first to preview these spectacular new dishes that will be featured on the menu at The Fat Lamb!  Menu: Curry Roasted Cauliflower ~ tzatziki / lemon & garlic marinated cucumbers / sumac ● Wild Arugula and Chickpea Salad ~ red cabbage / five spice peanut crumble / passionfruit vinaigrette ● Jerk Spiced Lamb Kabobs ~ roasted sweet potato / kale, parsnips, & onions / pineapple & mango chutney / sorghum ● Blackberry Panna Cotta ~ milk cookie crumble / mint.

Friday, May 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Flatbread with Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Roasted Peppers, Sundried Tomato, Prosciutto Ham, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Reduction ● Shrimp, Scallop, and Crab Stuffed Vol au Vent with Pesto Sauce ● Zabaglione with Berries and Biscotti. *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Wednesdays, May 27th through July 1st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basic Training 101 ~ Technique Classes" ● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $525.00. 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, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan-frying, and deep-frying. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces and 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, and motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife if you wish. Class is limited in size, so sign up early to ensure your seat!  Aprons are not provided.

Thursday, May 28th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Wrap It Up ~ Asian Style ~ Technique Class" ● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $60.00.  We begin this class with the classic refreshing summer rolls ~ fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper.  We then move to the heartier fare of Asian dumplings.  Dumplings is a broad term to describe pieces of dough that envelope some sort of meat or veggie filling.  Pot stickers, wontons, and gyoza are all dumplings found in Asian cuisine. The main differences lie in their country of origin, the type and thickness of the dough, and cooking method. Each one of these dumplings starts off as some filling wrapped into different shapes, and this hands-on class lets you make each of them.   In the end, one thing is certain: pot stickers, wontons, gyoza, and pretty much all dumplings fall under the "delicious" category!  Menu:  Asian Summer Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces ● Perfect Pot Stickers ● Wonton Soup ● Brown Rice Buddha Bowl with Gyoza and Rainbow Vegetables.

Friday, May 29th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Spicy Lump Crab Cakes with Roasted Corn and Chili Relish ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Herb Butter, Polenta and Wilted Greens ● Fruit Crumble with Oatmeal Streusel. *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, May 30th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Truffled Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp and Pesto Sauce ● Seared Filet of Salmon with a Saffron, Caper Veloute Sauce ● Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread Pudding topped with Vanilla Cream. *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.