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WHAT'S COOKING AT THE COTTAGE
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CHECK OUT ALL THE CLASSES WE HAVE
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Saturday, August 1st ● 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, August 3rd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "It's Heirloom Tomato Time" ● Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $65.00. Every year Josh and his wife Lindsey grow thousands of pounds of a variety of heirloom tomatoes on their farm. Each one hand picked at its peak certainly is a reason to celebrate this vegetable/fruit. This class sells out quickly each year so sign up early to reserve your seat! Menu: in the works; please check back as it will be posted soon!
Tuesday, August 4th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Fire Up the Grill with Latin Heat ~ Technique Class" ● Class will be held Outdoors ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00. Everyone loves the flavor of grilled meats, vegetables, and fruits so we are taking it outside so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various mouth-watering favorites, Latin Style. We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook meats to ensure desired doneness and how to know when this point has been reached. After class, you will leave with newfound confidence when you light up the grill. Menu: Grilled Potato and Fennel Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing ● Tequila and Lime Marinated Shrimp Tacos with Guacamole and Crema ● Carne Asada and Red Onion Skewers with Tomatillo Salsa ● Olive Oil Marinated Grilled Vegetables with Garlic and Oregano ● Grilled Pineapple and Cajeta Vanilla Ice Cream Sundaes
Thursday, August 6th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Refreshing Summer Lunch" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00. Enjoy a different kind of lunch date - learn something new, experience a fabulous lunch, and enjoy time with a friend. You won't be disappointed. Menu: Prosecco Ginger-Grapefruit Fizz Cocktail ● Garlic Cheese Drop Biscuits ● Mediterranean Farfalle Pasta Salad with Lump Crabmeat dressed with Fresh Lemon Herb Vinaigrette ● Blackberry Chess Crisp topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Thursday, August 6th ● 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.
 Friday, August 7th ● 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.
Saturday, August 8th ● 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.
Thursday, August 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Girls Night Out ~ August" ● Hands-On Class ● Angelina LaRosa -- Angelina's Culinary Consulting ● $60.00. Grab a girlfriend, sister, mom or daughter and spend a relaxing evening together cooking, laughing, and learning! ● Menu: Red Wine Sangria ● Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tarragon Pesto, Goat Cheese and Tuscan Loaf Croutons ● Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Portabella Walnut Cream Sauce ● Double Chocolate Almond Flour Brownies with Whipped Cream and Raspberries. *Remember when registering to let us know if you would like to be seated with someone (and their name) who is registering separately. You will be cooking in pairs. Aprons are not provided.
Friday, August 14th ● 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.
Saturday, August 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Penne Pasta Puttanesca with Crabmeat and Herb Crust ● Seared Chicken Breast with Sauce au Poivre, Ratatouille of Vegetables, and Saffron Rice Pilaf ● Ginger Orange Creme Brulee 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, August 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating ~ Derby Hat Style ~ Technique Class" ● Hands- On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $65.00. Be "Run for the Roses" ready! Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating, and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making Swiss Meringue buttercream frosting, and more. Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home, show off, and enjoy! You will get to design your own Derby Hat Cake using colorful foils, flowers, and ribbons, as well as learn many tips and techniques to make your cake a show- stopping piece for your Derby party! This is not a Wilton cake class--it's SO much more! Please arrive early, with your supplies, as we will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. ***Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage, along with a 10% class discount on your purchase. We would be happy to put a kit together for you ahead of time. Just let us know.
Tuesday, August 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Lost Pies of the South ~ Part One" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00. This summer, we're inviting you on a road trip with us, an imaginary excursion through four of our Southern states, each one with a particular pie worthy of a place on your table. You won't need a map, a seat belt, or car keys for this journey-just an appetite to try something different. These pies, each with a distinct provenance, are full of stories and flavors that are unique to the states from which they came. Menu: Over the Moon Pie ~ inspired by a sweet confection born in 1917 in Chattanooga, the famous Moon Pie ~ Tennessee. ● Atlantic Beach Pie ~ this was the only dessert at most seafood restaurants along the coast featuring a saltine crust, citrusy bite and topped with fresh whipped cream ~ ,North Carolina ● Peanut Pie with a Peanut Butter Crust and topped with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream ~ Georgia ● Grapefruit Chess Pie ~ in the low country, scattered here and there behind older homes around the city, trees bear kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit-a secret spread-out orchard. Inspired by a neighbor's harvest, the Lee Brothers made a creamy, custardy version of this pie ~ South Carolina Wednesdays, August 19th through September 23rd ● 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, August 20th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Off to the Races ~ Derby Style" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00. Getting ready for that first Saturday in May? Be inspired by some delicious new offerings perfect for your Derby spread. Menu: Lilly for the Fillies Cocktail ● Kentucky Hot Brown Dip with Crostini ● Asparagus and Havarti Puff Pastry Bites topped with a Pine Nut ● Cheddar, Bacon, and Fresh Chive Biscuits with Country Ham ● Sweet and Spicy Candied Bourbon Pecans ● Bourbon Ham Meatballs ● Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses. Friday, August 21st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Hot Bacon Balsamic Dressing ● Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Leeks, Roasted Garlic Crema served with Whipped Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables ● Classic Cheesecake with Fresh Berries. *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, August 22nd ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Derby Time Cupcakes ~ Kids Class"
● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands-On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $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. Menu: Derby Time Themed Cupcakes: Vanilla Cupcakes ● Vanilla and Chocolate "Bakery" Buttercream Icing. We will be making a Derby Hat Cupcake ● Horse Cupcake ● Rose Cupcake ● Fireworks Cupcake ● Create Your Own Cupcake * There is no supply list for this class. ** (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, August 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: New Orleans Style Shrimp and Grits ● Seared Pork Medallions with Sun-Dried Cherry Sauce with Honey Orange Glazed Carrots, and Gruyere Mashed Potato ● Chocolate Chip Saturdays - build your own sundae on Saturday. *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, August 24th ● 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, August 25th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Flawless French Macarons ~ Summer 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: Blueberry Lemon Macaron ● Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macaron ● Strawberries and Crème Macaron Thursday, August 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "In the Heat of the Summer" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00. Take a break from the kitchen and the heat of the summer tonight. Come "chill" with us and enjoy a cool summer dinner. Menu: Chilled Watermelon and Feta Salad with Fresh Kentucky Mint ● Thai Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cilantro Slaw ● Jalapeno Popper Yukon Gold Potato Salad ● Frozen Samoa Torte with Melted Caramel and Toasted Coconut Friday, August 28th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Crab Cakes with Spicy Cole Slaw ● Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, Prosciutto Ham, and Tomato tossed in Vodka Cream Sauce topped with Asiago Cheese ● Peach Bourbon Bread Pudding. *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, August 29th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Angelina LaRosa - Angelina's Culinary Consulting ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes with Basil Aioli ● Fennel Rubbed Pork Loin Filet with Roasted Apricot Reduction Sauce, Whipped Potatoes and Heirloom Carrots ● Lemon Curd Crepes with Fresh Blackberries, Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar. *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, August 31st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The Herb Kitchen ~ Milk Street Class" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00. Bitter, pungent, sweet, and fresh, herbs are a cornerstone of Milk Street Cooking. Sure, we toss handfuls on dishes as a garnish - a familiar finishing flourish - but we've also learned to use them as major ingredients in stir-fries, salads, meatballs, soups, dressings, and more. In Vietnam, Georgia, Tel Aviv, Italy, Peru, Morocco, France, Mexico, and China we saw herbs used in ways that opened our eyes to a better way to cook and we want to share our experiences with you. This class dives deep into the culinary power of parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, tarragon, dill, and marjoram and will change the way you cook. Menu: French Carrot Salad ● Cilantro, Scallion and Cucumber Salad ● Jasmine Rice and Herb Salad with Shrimp ● Summer Squash, and Herb Salad with Almonds and Parmesan ● Herb and Pistachio Couscous.
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Tuesday, September 1st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Fish Kebabs on the Grill ~ Fish Grilling ~ Technique Class" ● Outdoor Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $70.00. Once again, we are taking it outside, so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various types of fish and be successful in your efforts. We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook fish so it will be moist and flaky and how to know when this stage has been reached. Fear no more, after class you will leave with a new-found confidence when you light up your grill. Menu: Grilled Mojo Fish Kebabs with a Bright and Zesty Sauce ~ Australis Barramundi , an ocean farmed, mild white fish is used for this dish ● Grilled Jerk Shrimp Kebabs ● Grilled Tuna Kebabs with an Asian Flair in a Ginger Chile Marinade ● Grilled Spiced Salmon Kebabs ● Grilled Fruit Kabobs with a Cinnamon Honey Glaze ~ watermelon, peach, and pineapple.
Tuesdays, September 8th through September 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Intermediate Training ~ Technique Series" ● Hands-On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $350.00. A four-week series of HANDS-ON training, designed for those who have completed the Basic Training series and are looking for more. No worries: If you haven't taken the Basic Training series, but are comfortable with elementary cooking skills and want to fine tune your techniques or challenge yourself, this series would be perfect for you! During this course, you will concentrate on working with a variety of starches including rice, quinoa, risotto, and grits. Explore the diversity of the egg by making both savory and sweet applications. Learn different preparations for veggies, such as blanching, searing, stir-frying, grilling, and puree and soufflé. We will demystify how to use herbs and spices in all aspects of your cooking, discuss how to mix spices, teach you how to bloom spices, and explore the difference of using fresh versus dried herbs and spices in different applications. Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week.
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CHECK OUT ALL THE CLASSES WE HAVE
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Linda Kunz Bayens  Cooking at the Cottage3739 Lexington Rd Louisville, KY 40207 502-893-6700
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