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To reserve space in a class, tuition must be paid in full at time of registration. A class credit will be issued for cancellations made up to 3 days before the class. No class credits for cancellations received less than 3 days before the scheduled class. Class credits must be used within one year. Gift certificate reservations are subject to the same policy and must be presented at time of registration. We regret that we must enforce this policy. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot make it to a class you signed up for. Unfortunately, A la Carte must reserve the right to cancel a class. You will be notified by phone and issued a full refund."
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CUSTOMIZED CULINARY BASICS 8/31/2008
Starting out, or just brushing up? Let us help you choose 5 classes from this selection to customize a program to suit your individual needs. You’ll be comfortable and fearless in the kitchen in no time. Classes touch upon knife skills, easy gourmet dinners, cooking fish, vegetables, chicken, soups, stews and how to time out your menus. Refer to individual listings for class descriptions and menus. Class Choices – be sure to include Knife Skills:
The Art of Risotto, Cooking Methods Workshop, Cookie Workshop, Fish and Seafood Specialties of the Mediterranean, Handmade Pasta and Sauces, Homemade Chilis and Stews, Holiday Baking, Knife Skills, Tapas, Mezedes and Antipasto, Sauté, The Single Gourmand, Secrets of Healthy Cooking, Techniques of Chicken Cookery and Weeknight 30-Minute Gourmet.
$429.00 per 5 Classes
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Homemade Mozzarella Plus 9/3/2008 6 - 9 pm
Start with a gallon of milk and discover the secret to making your own creamy mozzarella cheese right in your home. This class will focus on the technique, then we’ll team it up with roasted peppers, portobello mushrooms, pasta and more to really enjoy our creation. You will also learn to make ricotta cheese in this class.
$99.00
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Homemade Mozzarella Plus 9/4/2008 6 - 9 pm
Start with a gallon of milk and discover the secret to making your own creamy mozzarella cheese right in your home. This class will focus on the technique, then we’ll team it up with roasted peppers, portobello mushrooms, pasta and more to really enjoy our creation. You will also learn to make ricotta cheese in this class.
$99.00
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Homemade Mozzarella Plus 9/6/2008 11am - 2pm
Start with a gallon of milk and discover the secret to making your own creamy mozzarella cheese right in your home. This class will focus on the technique, then we’ll team it up with roasted peppers, portobello mushrooms, pasta and more to really enjoy our creation. You will also learn to make ricotta cheese in this class.
$99.00
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Girlfriends in the French Quarters 9/10/2008 7 - 10 pm
Have a night out with the girls! We’ll feature a casual New Orleans menu with the traditional “Sazerac” as our unique cocktail of the night! Barbequed Shrimp, Chicken Jambalaya, Crepes Suzette and more. Bring your friends, mom, sisters, or coworkers to this fun night.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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Italian Classics Workshop 9/16/2008 6 - 10 pm
Perfect the culinary basics you need to really “go Italian” in this intensive workshop. It promises to be a meal to remember. You will make Sicilian Rice Balls, Stuffed Artichokes, Handmade Pasta with Bolognese Sauce, Braciola, Focaccia Bread, Risotto, Eggplant Parmesan and Almond Anise Biscotti.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00
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Fish & Seafood Specialties
from the Mediterranean 9/18/2008 7 - 9:30 pm
Delight in the abundant fish, seafood and vegetables of the Mediterranean prepared and garnished with little more than fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil. Learn the skills of simple preparation: steaming, braising, roasting and grilling and savor the perfection of these exquisite ingredients. The added perk is that the Mediterranean cuisine has been praised by nutrition experts as the most realistic alternative for health conscious people who demand great tasting food. Join us to see what they mean!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00
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Dads & Daughters 9/20/2008 11am - 1:30 pm
Young or "old’, all are welcome in this special class for that special relationship. Spend time together learning to make homemade pasta from scratch. We’ll make Gnocchi, Raviolis and Linguini, then pair it with our favorite sauces. A great way to enjoy some quality time.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00 per Couple
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Knife Skills 9/24/2008 6 - 8:30 pm
There are ways to give yourself an easier time in the kitchen, and one of them is with good knife skills. Let us show you how to slice, dice and julienne your way into culinary bliss! Learn how to use and care for your knives as you prepare vegetables, herbs and fruit. This class will help you feel more comfortable in our other classes as well as at home. Wüsthof Knives are offered at a discount.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$89.00
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Weeknight 30-Minute Gourmet 9/25/2008 6 - 9 pm
This is the real “101” course you’ve been promising yourself. Learn to get organized in the kitchen and turn out delicious, well-balanced meals on a busy weeknight. You’ll find yourself with time to spare after you learn these ingenious techniques to use fresh seasonal ingredients in your everyday weeknight cooking. Come alone or bring family members to get your “Home Team” playing up to speed. Learn to work together so you can enjoy some good old-fashioned dinnertime fun.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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The Art of Risotto 9/30/2008 7 - 10 pm
Let us teach you the art, along with the tricks and secrets, to cooking Risotto, the elegant Rice. We’ll demonstrate the Classic Risotto Milanese, and then put you to work preparing Butternut Squash Risotto with Bacon & Sage, Three Onion Risotto, Chianti Risotto with Pears & Blue Cheese, Fontina Risotto Cakes with Fresh Chives and more. Make Risotto your specialty!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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Food Therapy 10/1/2008 7 - 10 pm
Learn how life and cooking correlate with each other. Take your time and nurture your risotto and you will be rewarded with an exquisite experience. If you just put it in the pot, turn the heat on and walk away, what happens? Maybe it was the same with that special person you forgot to nurture. Too much in one pan – not enough in one pan – you blew it either way. I’ll take my five favorite dishes and show you how to relate their preparation to our successes and failures in everyday life. Fixing life could even turn out to be fun – and at least it will be delicious. It’s worth a try!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$189.00
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Tuscan Food and Wine Pairing 10/3/2008 7 - 10 pm
Transport yourself to the enchanting hills of Tuscany; as picturesque as the food is delicious. You will learn to prepare Parmesan Salad Cups with Candied Endive, Roasted Veal with Arugula and Capers, Tagliolini (pasta) with Stracchino (cheese) and Porcini Mushrooms, Florentine String Beans and Almond Hazelnut Biscotti. We’ll choose 3 distinctive wines from the region to complement our meal.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$129.00
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The Single Gourmand 10/7/2008 7 - 9:30 pm
For whatever reason, you’re cooking for one these days. Join us as we help you ignite your culinary spirit and get you to love cooking for yourself. You’ll save money, look and feel better, and maybe even have fun! We will prepare Cornish Game Hens, Chicken Saltimbocca, Tilapia and Zucchini en Papillote, Salmon and Creamed Spinach Provencal, Potatoes Anna, and Shrimp Scampi. All for one very special person!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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Flambé and Brûlée! 10/9/2008 7 - 10 pm
Add some drama to your cooking as we show you delicious things you can flame. French Onion Soup, Steak Au Poivre, Supreme de Poulet al’Estragon (Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Cream Sauce), Bananas Foster, Cherries Jubilee and Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée. A real night to remember - bring your camera!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00
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Sauté! 10/14/2008 6 - 8:30 pm
The secret to quick meals! Perfect recipes for the nights you need a great meal but are short on time. Learn the simple tricks to perfect your skills for this fast-moving yet simple technique that will bring these effortless recipes to their peak of perfection. Seafood, veggies, chicken - learn how to apply the principles learned this night to all foods.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$109.00
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Techniques of Chicken Cookery 10/15/2008 7 - 10 pm
From the whole chicken to the ever-popular boneless breast, chicken is everyone’s favorite. Learn to cut up, butterfly, bone and stuff with this exciting array of family-pleasing chicken recipes. We will focus on moist and dry heat methods as we teach you popular techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, sear-roasting, stir frying and even frying.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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Cooking Methods Workshop 10/18/2008 10am - 2 pm
Steam, braise, sauté, roast, broil, sear-roast… what do these terms mean? Join our expert chefs as they teach you the “hows and whys” of these most important techniques. Our goal will be to teach you to understand each technique and its purpose, to give you a better understanding and ability to choose the best technique. Be comfortable in your kitchen by learning these useful and popular culinary concepts in this 4-hour hands-on informational class.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$129.00
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Northern Italian Specialties 10/21/2008 6 - 10 pm
The cuisine of Northern Italy is unique. The artful use of butter and cream with homemade pastas and sauces of long slow cooking make it perfect for fall entertaining, even if you are just entertaining yourself on a Sunday afternoon! This is Truffle season, so we‘ll be sure to include this exceptional fungus which has been credited by the ancient Greeks and Romans with both therapeutic and aphrodisiac powers. Don‘t miss this most exquisite and informative class. Radicchio Salad with Cauliflower Hazelnut Dressing; Porcini, Proscuitto, and Poppy Seed Tart; Osso Buco, accompanied by Polenta and Risotto alla Gorgonzola and Zabaglione over fresh fruit for dessert.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$139.00
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Tapas, Mezedes and Antipasto 10/23/2008 7 - 10 pm
Don’t let your appetizer party get boring! Go global with this enticing array of small dishes from around the world. Perfect fare to start your party but hearty enough to be the party. The flavor variety here is certain to excite even the most sophisticated palate!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$109.00
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New Orleans Style Brunch 10/25/2008 11am - 1:30 pm
Learn to make brunch New Orleans Style! Start out with Brandy Milk Punch or Creole Bloody Marys then learn to poach the perfect eggs and master Hollandaise Sauce. You will prepare Eggs Benedict, Shrimp Sardou, Praline Waffles with Orange Praline Syrup, Beignets and of course, Bananas Foster. A fun Saturday!
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00
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Homemade Chilis and Stews 10/28/2008 6 - 10 pm
Cook on Sunday! Then come home from work during the week and curl up in front of the fireplace with one of these hearty chilis or stews. We’ll use our favorite ingredients from fall’s bounty and teach you how to make chilis and stews you’ll be sure to make again and again all winter long.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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Something Chocolate 11/1/2008 11am - 2pm
Everyone’s favorite. Satisfy the craving by joining us for a great time as you learn to make everything from Dark Chocolate Truffles and Dark Chocolate Ravioli with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling and Crème Anglaise to Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00
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Secrets of Healthy Cooking 11/6/2008 7 - 10 pm
Eating well doesn’t mean giving up the foods you like best. Learn the tips and tricks to reduce fat, retain vitamins and update your classics in this enjoyable, informative class. It doesn’t have to be boring to eat right. Asian Turkey Burgers with Wasabi Sauce, Nut Crusted Salmon with Yogurt Ginger Sauce, Quinoa Timbales with Currants and Pine Nuts on a Bed of Sautéed Red Peppers, Mango Gingerbread with Macadamia Streusel and more.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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Date Night - Tuscany 11/7/2008 7 - 10 pm
Learn three unbelievable dinners you’ll enjoy making at home together for years to come. In each class we’ll travel to a new place to enjoy their most delectable specialties. All New Menus!
9/19 Tapas and Paella, 10/17 On the Mediterranean, 11/7 Tuscany
$189/couple; all 3, $510/couple
$189.00 per Couple
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Holiday Baking 11/8/2008 11am - 3pm
Add a new twist to your classic Holiday dessert favorites. Learn to make Chocolate Pecan Pie, Maple Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, Walnut Pear Pie and Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cranberry Filled Crepes. We’ll also teach you to perfect your Struffoli.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$119.00
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Italian Christmas Eve 11/11/2008 6 - 10 pm
One of our most popular classes! This is my own ever (but only slightly) evolving menu of Italian Christmas Eve. Seven fish complemented with Sicilian Rice Balls, Stuffed Artichokes, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Homemade Cannolis. Lobster, octopus, shrimp, calamari, anchovies, scungilli, and baccalà all prepared to perfection in the old-fashioned Italian way. Join us for this perfect lively very Italian night.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$129.00
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Thanksgiving Sides 11/12/2008 6 - 9 pm
You can‘t mess with the turkey, that‘s a given, but if you’re doing the cooking, it’s your right to get a little playful with the sides. Enjoy Fall‘s bounty of butternut squash, acorn squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries and so much more as we get fun and creative in "spicing up" your Thanksgiving Dinner. We‘ll include rolls and stuffing as well.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$89.00
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Handmade Pasta with Classic Sauces 11/15/2008 11am - 2pm
Impress your friends and family after you learn to make perfect handmade pasta and team it up with spectacular homemade sauces. Learn to make homemade Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce, Butternut Squash Stuffed Cannelloni with Roasted Shallot Hazelnut Sauce and Fresh Spinach Pasta alla Carbonara.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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The Perfect Dinner Party 11/18/2008 6 - 10 pm
Let us give you confidence to overcome the fear of having company. Learn to schedule, shop and prepare ahead as well as to time out your preparation to make your next dinner party flow with ease. You will learn to make Kentucky Bourbon and Butternut Squash Soup, Dungeness Crab and Pine Nut Lasagna, Roast Beef Tenderloin with Merlot and Shallot Reduction, Roasted Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnuts, and Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding with Port Caramel Sauce.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$129.00
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Homemade Mozzarella Plus 11/25/2008 6pm - 9 pm
Start with a gallon of milk and discover the secret to making your own creamy mozzarella cheese right in your home. This class will focus on the technique, then we’ll team it up with roasted peppers, portobello mushrooms, pasta and more to really enjoy our creation. You will also learn to make ricotta cheese in this class.
Sign up for 3 classes by September 15th and receive 10% off the total.
$99.00
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