The Cook’s Nook Calendar
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March
(back to calendar)Stretching the Dime in 2009
Debbie Dance Uhrig - Saturday, March 14 - 10:00 a.m. - $30.00With the economic woes surrounding us, it would be easy to fall into the negativism associated with these tough times. But you can bounce back with recipes and meal planning that will be light on the pocketbook and still allow you to prepare quality meals for your family and guests. In this class, Debbie will provide menu ideas for main dishes, salads, appetizers, and desserts for the spring that will show you how to stretch the mighty dollar and keep your grocery bills in balance with the family budget.
Cooking for a Crowd...or just a few!
Barry & Meta West - Saturday, March 28 - 10:00 a.m. - $30.00Cooking for a crowd does not need to be a frightening proposition. This menu is one of the favorites that Barry and Meta West use for catering – it’s long on flavor but streamlined to keep preparation time to a minimum. It’s perfect for a crowd but also great for a smaller number as well. Recipes are those used by the Wests who cater for the Kirby House restaurant in Abilene and are written for either crowds of 25 or for 8 to 10 guests. Barry and Meta will also provide guidelines for calculating amounts and tips for serving so you’ll be ready for a family reunion, graduation party, a gathering of friends, or just an easy-to-prepare evening meal. The menu for this class includes Tossed Salad with House Celery Seed Dressing, Marinated Chicken Breasts with White Wine Sauce, No-Stir Oven Risotto, Green Beans Almondine, and Kirby House Carrot Cake (made into a sheet cake).
Go Global with Cocktail Party Foods
Barry & Meta West - Saturday, March 28 - 2:00 p.m. - $30.00We’re going global in 2009 with a cocktail party that will give you and your guests an opportunity to learn about cuisine from around the world and close to home. Taste new flavors in an array of enticing hors d’oeuvres that Barry and Meta will prepare during this class session. These include Asian Pork Tenderloin Party Sandwiches, Jamaican Island Shrimp Shooters, Layered Mediterranean Dip, Mexican Corn Pecan Dip, African Sweet Potato Chips, Spanish Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce, and something sweet – Fast Food Praline Triangles, American-Style.
Pizzeria Pizza at Home
Karen Julian - Thursday, April 2 - 6:00 p.m. - $30.00The trick to making homemade pizza taste like it came from the pizzeria is a great crust! If you want to WOW your family with pizza made right in your own kitchen, come and learn about the right crust, delicious toppings, and the tools it will take to have your family saying “Grazie!” after one bite.
Finger Lickin' Chicken
Chef Alli - Saturday, April 4 - 10:00 a.m. - $30.00And it ain’t what The Colonel makes! Join Chef Alli to explore some fresh and innovative ways to spice up your chicken repertoire. Despite their popularity, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are what many would proclaim to be bland and boring. But cooked on the bone, these “buxom beauties” are plump and sumptuous. Yes, leaving that blanket of skin on adds a few calories, but it creates that perfect package to enfold tender, juicy meat. This menu includes Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Adobo Sauce and Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Gruyere, Prosciutto, and Thyme. Not only will you enjoy both of these new chicken dishes, you’ll learn a great technique for stuffing and tying off bone-in chicken breasts. Chef Alli will accompany these dishes with a Roasted Vegetable Polenta Bake, and what would a Chef Alli Culinary Class be without a delicious new cocktail to sample!?
Teresa's Authentic Mexican Cooking
Teresa Finch - Saturday, April 18 -10:00 a.m. - $30.00Meet Teresa Finch from Great Bend, Kansas, her adopted city and state. She was born in Mexico and has been in the USA since 1962. She married a native of Kansas, which is why she’s here now. She had all of her schooling in Mexico, including Mexico’s Universidad Autonoma where she received her degree in general education and languages. Teresa loves to cook and share her background. She has learned that one thing that people like to try is FOOD, and loves to share the cooking that her mother taught her, which is what she would cook for you if you were to visit her home. Her menu will include Sopas, Sopa Fria, and Chilaquiles, and she will talk about variations to certain meals. It will be a hands-on class so space will be limited. Sign up early!
Thai Cooking with Easy-to-Find Ingredients
Max Archer - Saturday, April 25 - 10:00 a.m. - $30.00Max Archer is the newest and youngest instructor at The Cook’s Nook. He became interested in cooking while watching his dad prepare Italian food for the family meals on Sundays. Max’s mom signed him up for a cooking camp in Lindsborg along with cooking classes at The Cook’s Nook. Max cooks so well that he will be featured in Midwest Living Magazine this April. He is a junior at McPherson High School where is on the cross country and wrestling teams. Max’s specialty is Thai cooking and he will teach a cooking class based on recipes in Naam Pruitt’s Lemongrass & Limes Cookbook. Max’s menu includes fruit smoothies, corn cakes, Thai soup, and cashew chicken with jasmine rice. Dessert will be fried ice cream with caramel sauce. These recipes will delight your family and guests and they use ingredients available in local markets.
Knife Sharpening
Clark Stone - Thursday, April 30 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Does your cutlery drawer have a few dull knives? This is your chance to bring them in and have our Wüsthof representative professionally sharpen them for you. There will be a small fee of $2.00 per knife.
Knife Skills
Clark Stone - Thursday, April 30 - 6:00 p.m. - $10.00Please join our Wüsthof representative for a hands-on knife skills class. He will teach you everything from how to hold a knife properly to cutlery care. We will also have a special offer for those who attend this class.
Smokin' and Grillin' with your Barbecue Experts
Jack Lee & Marlin Unruh - Saturday, May 2 - 10:00 a.m. - $35.00Our competition barbecue experts are back to get you ready for your backyard barbecues this summer. Please join them and their wives for brisket, chicken, pulled pork, and succulent, tender-to-the-bone ribs.
Calling all Kids - It's All About Pie
Rhonda and Brenda - Tuesday, June 9 - 2:00 p.m. - $25.00Rhonda and Brenda are ready to teach you how to make delicious pies with simple recipes and the latest gadgets. This is a hands-on class for kids ages 12 and up.
Quick Meals and Treats for Kids Made in Silicone Cups
Jonna and Laura - Thursday, June 18 - 2:00 p.m. - $25.00Silicone cups are not just for cupcakes. They’re fun, they’re flexible, and they come in great colors. We will be preparing all kinds of things that will be cooked in silicone cups, from fun treats to a complete meal. This is a hands on class for kids 8 and up. Space is limited so sign up early!
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo - Kids Rise and Shine for Breakfast
Jonna and Laura - Monday, July 13 - 10:00 a.m. - $25.00Rise and shine! Come join us for the morning and we will show you how to fix some great breakfast foods. This is a hands on class for kids 8 and up. Space is limited so sign up early!