Culinary School

I am so excited to bring to you my 2009 Fall Cooking Class Menus. My friend, Nicole Shelton, will be back to assist. In order to hold your place in a class you must send your registration and payment. This assures us of a full class. If you are unable to come you may send someone in your place. There are no refunds. Classes are held in my home, Sunshine, at 4107 Indian Hills Road.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Celebrating Julia. Julia Child, the legendary French chef is being celebrated all over the world. I have many stories and pictures of staying in Julia’s chateau and cooking in her kitchen at La Pitchoune. We will prepare some of Julia’s favorite recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking – An Herb Leek Tart, A Green Salad with tarragon and mint, Suprêmes deVolaille a'la Milanaise (Chicken Breast rolled in Parmesan and Fresh Bread Crumbs) with Wine Sauce, Creamed Espinards (Spinach), French Bread and Chocolat' Pots de Crème for Dessert – sign up quickly.

This Class is Full.

Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

A Causal Supper for Friends which is easily executed including a Surprise Appetizer, Shrimp & Grits with Applewood Bacon, Orange Glazed Carrots, Fresh Asparagus with Pecans and a Meyer Lemon Tart.

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Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Mainly Mediterranean. Join us as we prepare Fruit Stuffed Pork Loin, Corn Bread Pudding, Ratatouille, Layered Mozzarella & Tomato Basil Salad (Salad Capressa) with a Special Vinaigrette and Raspberry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

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Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Wild Game Dinner; Two Men & a Judge assisted by the lovely Kristin Propst. Rick Paler, Joe Propst and the well known Judge, Sherrie Paler are back by popular demand to concoct Fried Quail with Biscuits and Gravy, Pan Seared Mallard Duck Breast, Cauliflower Timbale, Colonial Game Bird Pie and Sherrie’s Italian Cream Cake. Come and join the fun.

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Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Fall Brunch. Bonnie Bailey noted cookbook author and former owner of the Highland Gourmet in Birmingham returns to partner with Betty in preparing Delicious Pumpkin Soup, Crab Spinach Egg Casserole, Blueberry Waldorf Salad, Orange Panna Cotta with Lemon Cake. This is going to be very special.

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Time: 10:30am - 1pm
Cost: $45.00 per person

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A Special Soup Treat. John Templeton will show you how to debone a chicken which is very entertaining. We will prepare a Tarragon Chicken Soup with the chicken, Beef Bourguignon (Beef Stew with Wine – so delicious and great for entertaining and can be made a day ahead), Zesty Cheese Bread and Chocolate Mousse.

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Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Let’s Have A Party. These recipes could be used for a Wine and Cheese Party, Tea Party, or Cocktail Buffet. - Brat Bites with Plum Sauce, Tomato Rosemary Tart, Cheese Topped Guacamole, Betty Davis Eyes, Hot Spinach Bacon Dip, Caramelized Pear and Gruyere Torta, Smoked Salmon Spread on Crostini, and Coconut Truffles.

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Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

A Celebration Christmas Feast featuring Greg Clemons, well known CPA and avid chef. Greg will execute Beef Wellington with a Cognac Sauce, Betty will prepare a Gruyere Potato Gratin, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Pine Nuts, A Mandarin Spinach Salad and Flaming Bananas Foster over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

This Class is Full.

Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person