Culinary Art: A Feast For The Eyes

With famous artists and their work as her inspiration, Liz has created a menu designed to demonstrate a variety of ways in which food can be prepared and presented as culinary art.

Still Life  “Onions and Pears”
Artisan Cheese, Pate, Balsamic Pearl Onions, and Sautéed Pears

Reflections of Georgia O’Keefe 
Pan Seared Sea Scallops Served with an Orange Saffron Sauce

Salvador Dali    
"Gala with Lamb Chops on Her Shoulder" 
Roasted Lamb Chops Served with Mint Vinaigrette

 Jackson Pollock:   Abstract Expressionist
Chocolate Volcano Cakes
 “Splattered” with Colorful Sauces 

French Bistro

Casual elegance is the beauty of a bistro menu.  Liz will demonstrate a French menu that anyone can recreate.  This menu explores recipes that are simplified yet offer the refined flavors that we associate with French food.

 Frisee Aux Lardons
The Classic Parisian Salad

Herbed Vegetables Julienne En Papillote

 Sole A La Meuniere
Served with Sautéed Greens

Tarte Tatin
A Classic French Pastry of Fresh Apples
Draped with Vanilla Cream

Italian Trattoria: Italy One Bite at a Time

Everyone needs some great Italian recipes that bring excitement to the table.  With so many to choose from Liz has selected four recipes that brings the essence of the family-owned trattoria to your home. 

 Antipasto Plate
Served with Imported Prosciutto and Cured Meats,  Italian Cheeses, Roasted Vegetables  

Butternut Squash Risotto    

Chicken or Pork Saltimbocca
Served with Sage and Garlic Sautéed Greens    

Basil Scented Poached Pears with Marsala Zabaglione

 Cooking with Herbs

 Cooking with fresh herbs is the an easy and healthy way to bring exciting flavor to any recipe.   Let Liz show you how to prepare elegant, easy herbal recipes that you can recreate.  Learn how to buy, store, and cook with fresh herbs.  

Herb Spring Rolls 
Served with Plumb Tea Dipping Sauce

Farfalle Pasta 
with Herb Alfredo Sauce

Pan Seared Chicken Breast 
with Tarragon Leek Sauce

Lavender Panacotta 
with Raspberry Sauce

 Cooking with Spice

Spices add depth and artistry to the ingredients we love.  The flavors and aromas entice our taste buds in ways that are exciting to the senses.   Learn to use spice combinations to add new flavors to your table.

Fried Haloumi Cheese
Flambéed with Cumin and Brandy

Spiced Vegetable Plate

Chicken Sautéed with Turkish Spices
Served with Curried Coconut Cream 

Jasmine Crème Caramel