Hands-On Cooking Lessons In Your Home

Classes Include:

Choose any menu
or
Create a menu: choose 3 dishes
 2 1/2 hour Cooking Lesson 
 3-Course Meal  
All Food Supplies Cooking Instruction 
Plating Demonstration 
 Recipe Booklets 
 Dinner for 2

Feasting on Whole Foods:
Beans and Grains

What are whole foods?  This is a great question and one that Liz is ready to answer for you.  This healthy whole foods menu is designed to help you make the transition to healthier cooking and eating.  Learn the basics about what whole foods are and how to ease them into your family's diet.  Together you and Liz will combine ingredients such as whole grains, vitamin rich vegetables, and protein rich legumes to create delicious and satisfying recipes your family will all enjoy.      Add in Liz's easy cooking technique tips and you are on your way to creating great meals you can prepare at home.  Knives and knife sharpeners will be available for purchase.

Spaghetti Squash Served with Asian Black Bean Sauce
Greek Barley with Feta and Fresh herbs
Curried White Beans with Kale

Skills:  Basic Knife lesson using chopping, slicing, julienne.  
          Sautéing, roasting
          Sauce preparation, reduction
          Recipe timing

 Feasting with Herbs

Cooking with fresh and dried herbs is the best way to add flavor to any recipe.  Liz will introduce you to cooking using herb combinations that you can purchase and grow in your garden.   Explore creative ways to use a variety of herbs including: parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, mint, arugula, and more.  Add in Liz's easy cooking technique tips and you are on your way to creating great meals you can prepare at home.  Knives and knife sharpeners will be available for purchase.

Herb Salad (parsley, dill, mint) with Shaved Veggies
and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Light Pasta Alfredo with Herbs (rosemary, parsley, Arugula)
Herb Encrusted Pork Chops (thyme, tarragon
(Chicken may be substituted)

Skills:  Reinforcing Basic Knife lesson using chopping and slicing  
          Pan searing, roasting
          Vinaigrette and marinade preparation

Feasting with Spices

Celebrate the spice of life by adding a little spice to your recipes.  Liz will introduce you to spices and ways to combine them to add exciting new flavors to your recipes.  Cumin, fennel, coriander, red pepper, and cardamom are just a few of the spices you will learn how to cook with.  Add in Liz's easy cooking technique tips and you are on your way to creating great meals you can prepare at home.  Knives and knife sharpeners will be available for purchase.

Roasted Vegetables with Coconut Curry Cream Sauce
Salmon with Moroccan Spice Rub (fennel, cumin, coriander, ginger)
(Chicken may be substituted)
Vanilla Ice Cream with Chili Spiced Caramel Sauce (chili, cumin)

Skills: Reinforcing Basic Knife lesson using chopping and slicing 
        Roasting
        Learn to make caramel sauce

      

Feasting on Vegetables

Adding more healthy vegetables to your meals is one to the healthiest changes you can make to your diet.  Liz a excited to show you what vegetables to add to your meals for the greatest nutrient impact  and how to prepare them so the whole family will enjoy them.  Using her family's favorite recipes, Liz will teach you cooking techniques you can use everyday.

Stir Fried Veggies with a Asian Sauce 
Sesame Green Beans with Fried Tofu
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Black Bean Sauce
 

Skills:   Basic Knife lesson using chopping, slicing, and julienne cuts.  
          Pan searing, sautéing, roasting, steaming
          Preparing a flavorful make ahead sauce

Feasting Classic Italian Style

Work with Liz to create this menu of easy, delicious Italian inspired dishes. 

Chicken Milanese Style with Herb Butter Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta with Prosciutto and a Light Herb Alfredo Sauce
Poached Pears with Zabaglione Sauce

Skills:  Basic Knife lesson using chopping, slicing, and mincing.
         Sautéing, sweating, pan searing
         Sauce preparation

        

   Feasting on Chicken
(select 3 recipes)

Are you poultry challenged?   Are you uncertain how to prepare this healthy low-fat protein so it stays moist and delicious?  Is your family tired of the same chicken recipes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is a great class for you.  Liz will walk you through the basics of chicken: how to cut up a whole chicken, how to prepare an easy roast chicken, how to use the leftovers for an easy next day meal, and how to pan sear chicken breasts with an easy sauce.

Chicken Stir Fry with Veggies
Seared Chicken Breasts with Spice Rub
Moroccan Chicken Chic Pea Soup
Easy Lemon Souffle

Skills:  Basic Knife lesson using chopping, slicing, and mincing.  
          Pan searing, sautéing, and roasting.
          Using a pressure cooker
          Whipping eggs, egg whites, folding

Feasting on Desserts