Cooking Class Schedule January - April 2015 All-Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Quality for your kitchen Made in USA All-Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Made in USA quality for your kitchen Read more about All-Clad and find a little gift on page 2 Class registration opens Tuesday, December 16 at 9 am All-Clad 10 Piece Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Timeless Design, Outstanding Performance, Effortless Cleaning, and Lifetime Durability come together to make All-Clad the cookware choice of the most discriminating home and professional cooks. All-Clad Metalcrafters was established in 1971 to produce professional quality cookware for chefs and avid home cooks. Today, All-clad cookware is still handcrafted by artisans in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, with American made steel just as it was four decades ago. All-Clad’s unparalleled level of durable craftsmanship and performance is guaranteed to last a lifetime. All-Clad Stainless Steel Cookware features tri-ply construction throughout the pan to distribute heat evenly without hot spots. The interior cooking surface will not react with food and cleans effortlessly. The long handles are cast from solid stainless and ergonomically designed for comfort and to stay cool. The stainless steel handles are permanently secured with stainless steel rivets. All-Clad stainless steel cookware is compatible with all cooktops, including induction. Cooks’Wares All-Clad 10-Pc. Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Set includes: 8" fry pan, 10" fry pan, 3-Qt. covered casserole, 2-Qt. covered saucepan, 3-Qt. covered sauté pan and 8-Qt. covered stock pot. $1,110 Value. $699.99 Cooks’Wares has many additional choices of All-Clad open stock pieces and sets in stock or by special order. Introducing our new ‘Quick and Easy’ Classes Look for the toque and spoon to find Quick & Easy classes. Give us an hour and we’ll teach you a classic! The goal is simple. We want you to enjoy cooking – and eating! – the dishes you love at home. These classes fit easily tight schedules and budgets, and each one will focus on just one classic dish. It may be Chicken Pot Pie, Tarte Tatin, Frittatas and Omelets, or Classic Marinara Sauce. Whatever the dish, it was chosen because customers have told us that they love it but it seems like too much trouble to make at home. Not so! Every one is ‘quick and easy’. Come and see! Cooks’Wares Class Registration Policies – You may register by telephone, on-line, in person, or by mail. Remember, payment must be made at the time of registration. On-Line Registration at www.CooksWaresOnLine.com is fast, easy, safe, convenient, and secure. We will not share your information. You may use your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover, and easy step-by-step instructions will be on your screen. You may register by telephone or in person at the store during regular store hours. All registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. No preference is made for registering on-line, or for registering through the store, whether in person or by telephone. Anyone holding a Gift Certificate or Store Credit who would like to use it to pay for all or any portion of their classes must register for the classes by contacting the store. Again, no preference can be made for registering through the store. Cooks’Wares staff will need to access the website to complete the transaction. The only difference is the ability to use the Gift Certificate or Store Credit as payment. Cooks’Wares does not store credit card information in our database. You provide that information as you register. Please mark your calendar as soon as you register for a class. Cooks’Wares is not responsible for missed classes. However, as a courtesy we do make every effort to telephone you a day or two prior to your upcoming class with a reminder. Need to cancel? To cancel a Class Reservation, you must contact the store. Cancellation cannot be done through our web site. For a refund, cancellation of a registration must be made five or more days prior to the class date. No exceptions can be made. If you find you are unable to attend a class, we encourage you to send someone in your place. Classes with insufficient enrollment prior to the class date are cancelled; therefore, students are encouraged to register early! AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WEATHER: IF WE CANCEL A CLASS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS THE DECISION IS MADE AND FULL REFUND WILL BE ISSUED. HOWEVER, IF WE HOLD A CLASS, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS DUE TO THE WEATHER. Cooks’Wares . . . for a finer kitchen Just for You – our Cooks’Wares customer $10.00 Gift Certificate Valid for in-store merchandise purchases of $20 or more only. Valid January 2 through January 31, 2015 Limit One Gift Certificate per Household. No monetary value. This Certificate must be presented at time of purchase. Cooks’Wares 4th Annual Share and Support Collection is January 3 – 12 P3 Please bring in your gently used, no longer needed kitchen items. We will see that they go to people in our area who need them. The Fundamentals of Cooking Sumptuous Soups – Elegant to Hearty Steve Hellmich 4 Week Series $300/Series Space Limited to 12 Mondays Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Harper’s Point Marilyn Harris Lunch and Learn 6-9 pm Our Fundamentals of Cooking series will focus on the important skills that all home cooks need to know. These skills will enhance the proficiency of beginners and those more experienced in the kitchen. Returning to Cooks’Wares to teach this helpful series is Chef Steve Hellmich, Chocolatier and Pastry Chef for Graeter’s Ice Cream. Steve will clarify the use of various methods and techniques so that you understand how to achieve a desired result. This is the cornerstone of every culinary student’s education. Like them, rather than just following recipes, you will be a creative cook. Each week will have a hands-on element. Knife skills will be strongly emphasized, along with learning the best techniques for breading, searing, browning, and folding. Along the way, Steve will feature additional skills that take mundane meals to the next level; such as making a roux and pan sauce, pie dough, roasting, steaming, stir frying, and deglazing. The menus chosen for the series are for popular dishes that you can confidently serve to family and guests, and can be the foundation of your own culinary repertoire. With Steve’s guidance and your willingness to learn, you’ll be confident and capable in your own kitchen! Week 1 Jan 5 Jan 12 6-9pm Cream of Four Onion Soup with Scallion Butter Sesame Crusted Chicken and Salmon with Ginger Soy Sauce Toasted Orzo Stir Fried Vegetables Flourless Chocolate Cake Week 3 Jan 19 6-9pm Salad 101 (Salad for all Seasons-served with Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breast) Beef Stroganoff or Beef Stew or Pot Roast Apple Pecan Tart and Tartlet, Caramel Sauce and Graeter's Ice Cream Week 4 Jan 26 Kids’ Chopped Competition Ages 10–14 Seating limited to 18 proud supporters! Sat Jan 10 Round 1 Harper’s Point 12 n-2:30 pm $15 Sat Jan 17 Round 2 Harper’s Point 12 n-2:30 pm $15 Sat Jan 24 Finals Round Harper’s Point 12 n-2:30 pm $15 6-9pm Knife Skills 101 – an introduction Simple, yet elegant Fruit and Cheese Tray Roasted Pork Loin (Brined) and Sautéed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Cream Sauce Roasted Sweet and New Potatoes White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Sauce (with multiple restaurant style presentations) Week 2 Harper’s Point 11 am-1 pm $45 In the middle of winter, there is nothing better than something really warm and filling like a nice pot of soup. Whether it is a hearty meatfilled stew or an elegant cream soup finished with a wonderful garnish, soup fills the bill for all occasions. In this “Lunch and Learn” class, Marilyn Harris, the guru of all things food in Cincinnati, will treat us to some of her cold weather favorites. A world traveler who picks up ideas and recipes wherever she goes, Marilyn Harris is sure to come up with some great combinations of flavors and ingredients to make us salivate for more. Today, Marilyn warms our spirits with three guest-worthy soups. Sure to inspire your next trip to the market, they may even make you glad it’s winter! Savory Shrimp Stew with Garlic-Herb Croutons Black Bean Chili with Quick Jalapeno Cornbread Chicken and Sausage Gumbo with Herbed Rice Thu Jan 8 6-9pm The students will choose the skills and techniques that are of specific interest to them for this evening. Some examples of the choices may be: Seafood baked in Parchment Pan Sauces Pasta Entrées Heart-Healthy Simple Meals Risotto Shrimp and Grits Chicken Stock Eggs: Poached, Omelet, Hollandaise Cooking Beef Tenderloin, Roast and Sauté Parents, is your young cook ready for some competition? In our adult Cooks’Wares Chopped competitions, the amateurs have competed, the pros have competed, and the pro-am combined the two winners in an amazing cook-off! Here is the opportunity for the kids to go at it in a full-on Choppedstyle Competition! As seen on the TV show; cooks compete with a mystery basket of ingredients. The concept is the same with one small adjustment - there will be just one entrée (with side) and one dessert created by each competitor. These dishes will be judged on taste, presentation and the creative use of the mystery ingredients. There will be 2 preliminary rounds, each judged by 3 food experts. The winner of each round will move into the finals round, which will be professionally judged. Register as you would for a class to come, watch these talented young contestants at work and root for your favorite. Seating is limited and a small snack will be provided - plan ahead. Parents: to enter your competitor, please call Harper’s Point at 513-489-6400 or email to [email protected]. We will randomly choose 6 entries for a quick interview, and choose 4 competitors and 2 alternates after the selection process. There is no charge to compete. Please be prepared to bring your young cook to the Harper's Point store for a tour and a brief Q and A to see if they measure up. All competitors must be10-14 years old at the time of the competition. P4 Register on-line www.CooksWaresOnLine.com Quick and Easy… All About… Potatoes! Ilene Ross Jason Banston Lunch and Learn Thu Jan 15 Harper’s Point 11 am-1 pm $40 The lowly potato… many folks are just at a loss as to what to do with them. Once you have baked them and mashed them, what else? Make a chocolate cake with potatoes? Nonsense, you say. Well, we’ll be giving that a try here, too. Ilene will discuss which potato is best for each dish: Yukon gold, redskin, Idaho, Russet, fingerling, purple, sweet, you name it, the potato is a full of vitamins and minerals and is an essential vegetable throughout the world. And, the potato, with inclusion of Mr. Potato Head, has many uses outside of eating. As the writer for {513}eats and contributing food writer for CityBeat, Ilene can answer all of your questions! Today she takes you on a tour of a few ways to use the versatile potato as the main focus. We may all find the spud more ‘a-peeling’ after this class! Mexican Stuffed Baby Potatoes Salmon with Potato “Scales” Potato Croquetas with Saffron Aioli Chocolate Potato Cake Chicken Pot Pie Sat Jan 10 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Zetland Street – Delectable Detour Anton Frederick Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9pm $50 Farm-to-table restaurants are becoming easier to find, but you won't find one that is as close to the market as Zetland Street, in the quaint village of Bellbrook. Every day Anton Frederick and his staff take the week's bounty from local sources and transform it into a heavenly meal that delivers an incredible burst of flavor with every bite. Anton has spent the last 10 years learning his craft from distinguished chefs as Brian Griffey, Elizabeth Wiley, Dave Rawson and Liz Valenti. He has a passion for real food and he promises the integrity of every ingredient. The entire staff at Zetland Street shares his commitment to honoring the seasons and the produce that each unique time of the year offers. These qualities translate to a meal that is not only highly nutritious; it is literally bursting with flavor! While Anton claims to have been drawn to the kitchen because of the cool pants, we think there is a little more to it than that. His enthusiasm and quick wit guarantee a really fun evening! Curry Cream Mussels Seared Scallops on a bed of Succotash, Ancho Chili Sauce and Sweet Potato Hay Ginger Miso Salmon Tempeh Meatless Meatloaf Mon Jan 12 Kids’ Chopped Competition Ages 10–14 Seating limited to 18 proud supporters! Round 2 Sat Jan 17 Harper’s Point 12 n-2:30 pm $15 Please see Sat. January 10 Harper’s Point for full description. Quick and Easy… Chocolate Chip Cookies Carol Rini Superfoods from Nectar Julie Francis Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $55 Julie Francis is on everyone’s list of great chefs! She took part in the Food and Wine Classic in Washington Park and was part of the team of chefs that travelled to New York City for the James Beard House Dinner during the Cincy in NYC this past May. As chef/owner of Nectar Restaurant (1000 Delta Ave., Mount Lookout Square, 513-929-0525) she is truly a pioneer in the locavore movement here, and Nectar has become synonymous with locally sourced, exquisitely prepared food. Nectar was awarded the Snail of Approval 2014 by Slow Food Cincinnati. Tonight, Julie is going to focus on using superfoods in recipes; foods that are proven to deliver large amounts of anti-oxidants, vitamins and nutrients. Examples are berries, citrus, nuts and seeds, dark leafy greens and dark chocolate among others. Minimally processed, these “raw materials” come from Julie’s personal trips to local farmers. They are transformed with care, to maintain the essence of the primary ingredients even as they are cooked, to become a concentration of flavors. Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Kale, Chickpeas, Feta, Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Broccoli Slaw with Sea Vegetable and Miso Dressing Wild Salmon Salad with Citrus, Avocado, and Sprouted Buckwheat Chia ''Agua Fresca" Raw Chocolate Bark with Raspberry and Coconut Tue Jan 13 Sat Jan 17 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Asian Influences at Lily’s Bistro Mariah Gahagan Tue Jan 20 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $50 Getting her start at the Winds Café in Yellow Springs, Mariah Gahagan is now the Executive Chef at Lily's Bistro. Named one of Dayton’s best new restaurants, Lily's, located in Dayton’s Oregon District, is an independent, family-run Eclectic American restaurant offering seasonal food and drinks in a casual-upscale atmosphere. Lily’s works with local farmers and features many free-range and organic products. Lunch, brunch, and dinner menus feature well prepared, updated comfort food, and the bar serves fresh, unique cocktails as well as an edited selection of beer and wines. Chef Gahagan frequently incorporates flavors from all over the world into the changing menus. Her love of Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine can be seen and tasted at the restaurant and is featured in this class Tonight’s menu features a few of Lily’s crowd favorites. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself at Lily’s soon to taste more of their offerings! Pork Dumplings with Sesame Soy Sauce Sweet Pea Shumai with Carrot Ginger Sauce Mushroom Hot and Sour Soup Teriyaki Salmon with Grilled Shitakes and Seaweed Salad 5 Spice Pear and Apple Tart Register by phone Harper’s Point 513-489-6400 New Orleans: Cajun vs Creole from Sweeney’s Seafood Michael Kruse Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $50 New Orleans is renowned as a city for foodies with fine dining restaurants and historic cafes from the bustling French Quarter to the pictureperfect Garden District. The menus blend fancy French cuisine with local cooking styles to create distinctive Creole and Cajun dishes that are native to the city. Cajun and Creole are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference as Chef Michael Kruse will demonstrate as he highlights New Orleans cooking. Sweeney’s Seafood features a variety of Cajun and Creole dishes and has been the go-to seafood place in Centerville since 1994. Let the good times roll as you sit back and take a little culinary tour through New Orleans tonight with Chef Michael as he prepares some of the city’s signature dishes. Oysters Rockefeller with Spinach, Bacon, Pernod and Asiago Cream Sauce Creole Jumbo Shrimp and Grits Cajun Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage and Rice Classic Creole Bananas Foster Wed Jan 21 The Palace at The Cincinnatian Hotel Joe West Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $50 Chef Joe West, though fairly new to Cincinnati, is repeatedly being recognized for his creative skills. His most recent honor was winning the Iron Fork Competition in October. Chef Joe hails from Kansas City and for the last several years he plied his trade as Chef de Cuisine at one of Kansas City's best restaurants, Bluestem, where he worked under Chef Colby Garrelts, who was named James Beard Award winner: Best Chef of the Midwest for 2013. In all, Chef Joe has trained under four Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chefs and five James Beard Award Winners. He is currently the Executive Chef at The Palace Restaurant, which offers fine dining within the Cincinnatian Hotel, where he continues the tradition of combining an eclectic menu with seamless, classic service to create a truly memorable dining experience. “I’ve lived my whole life around kitchens and restaurants, while idolizing the world’s best chefs. When I was 16 years old, I put a chef jacket on for the first time. Ever since then, all I wanted to do was make people smile and excite them with food.” – Joe West. With these words, he presents: Smoked Potato & Leek Soup Butternut Squash & Apple Salad Poached Salmon Oxtails with Parmesan Grits White Coffee Panna Cotta Thu Jan 22 Quick and Easy… Never-Fail Risotto and learn about pressure cooking Jason Banston Sat Jan 24 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. P5 Kids’ Chopped Competition Ages 10–14 Seating limited to 18 proud supporters! Final Round Sat Jan 24 Harper’s Point 12 n-2:30 pm $15 Please see Thu. January 10 Harper’s Point for full description. NuVo at Greenup Mark Bodenstein Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $50 Winner of the 2014 Open Table Diners’ Choice Award, NuVo at 308 Greenup in the heart of old Covington is a treat indeed. The original NuVo kitchen was always known for its inventive cuisine. Mark continues to push the boundaries of flavor and combine ingredients that diners wouldn’t always expect to play well together. At the reincarnated NuVo, Chef Mark Bodenstein has introduced a completely new dining concept to the Tristate: a Prix Fixe menu (one fixed price), in which each dinner consists of six courses, chosen entirely by the chef. The menu changes each week based on seasonality; the only constants are certain amuse-bouches, chocolates and marshmallows. Prepare to be surprised! NuVo is open Wednesday – Saturday; this gives Mark the opportunity to forage, farm and create on the other days. In keeping with NuVo’s philosophy, Chef Mark will determine the menu just before the class, in order to use the freshest and most interesting meats and produce available at the time. Be assured that Mark will prepare something spectacular! Tue Jan 27 Perfect for Sweethearts, Birthdays, Thank You, Showers, Weddings, Teachers, Hostesses, Special Occasions… A Cooks’Wares Gift Certificate! Cooks’Wares gift certificates are valid cooking classes or merchandise. They are available in any amount, and they never expire or lose value! Cooking for Two – Aphrodisiacs Carolyn Gray Thu Jan 29 Thu Feb 5 Settlers’ Walk Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm 6:30-9 pm $45 $45 Many of you remember Carolyn for her class last spring where she created some great “Cooking for One” dishes. We thought the logical next step would be a terrific “Cooking for Two” class. And, what would be a more perfect time of the year to talk about dinner for two than just before Valentine’s Day. Aphrodisiac is a term typically heard around Valentine’s Day when our hearts turn to thoughts of those we love. Legend has it that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine.". Whether the legend is a myth or not, many of the foods considered as aphrodisiacs are high in vitamins, protein, antioxidants and minerals. Please join Carolyn as she creates a succulent and healthy meal for two. Honey Almond Baked Ricotta with Goat Cheese and Lemon Arugula and Avocado Salad with Coconut Basil Vinaigrette Zesty Paella Flourless Chocolate Cake with Honey Medjool Sauce P6 Register by phone Settlers’ Walk 937-748-4540 All Things… Cheese! Cheesecakes and Cinnamon Rolls Kids’ Favorite Dishes Class Holly Bader Karen Harmon Partial Hands-On Ages 8-12 Limited to 16 Sat Jan 31 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $10 This mini class – just for kids – will focus on classic ‘kids’ dishes; those favorites that each child would love to be able to create with minimal supervision. Want your child to be able to cook for themselves? Do they want to treat you to a night when they cook? This is the chance for them to learn some basic techniques beyond following a recipe. These classes are just $10 each for the hour-long class. As with all classes, students are entitled to a 10% discount on everything in the store with the exception of electrics Today, we will focus on cheese. What to do with it, how to create a meal with it and how to be creative with it. We’ll start with a basic dish and then show you how to kick it up a notch with some great add-ins. Mac and Cheese Cheese Quesadilla Quick and Easy… Classic Marinara Sauce Carol Rini Sat Jan 31 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. A Great Brunch deserves a Fine Cup of Coffee Wed Feb 4 Wed Feb 11 Harper’s Point Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 6:30-9 pm $45 Karen is the chef/owner of Karen’s Culinary Creations in Dayton, Ohio. She is a graduate of Sinclair Community College with degrees in both Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and has successfully participated in several culinary competitions sanctioned by the ACF (American Culinary Federation). A classically French-trained Chef, Karen has worked in restaurants in Europe and here in the states. Karen also makes and sells her cheesecakes and her granola to local gourmet markets including Dorothy Lane Market in the Dayton area. She is delighted to join us at Cooks’Wares to share her expertise and enthusiasm. Cheesecakes are a challenge, as anyone who has tried to make them will tell you. They crack, break, get too done on the outside and not done enough on the inside, and present other frustrating scenarios. Karen knows what she’s talking about when she takes you step-by-step through the cheesecake making and baking process. She will cover a few other favorites (like Cinnamon Rolls) as well. Homemade Graham Crackers Homemade Caramel Sauce S’mores Cheesecake Caramel Café Cheesecake Key Lime Cheesecake Plain Cheesecake with Glazed Fruit And, Cinnamon Rolls to die for… Life is too short for bitter, over-roasted coffee! Cooks’Wares Coffees are roasted just north of Dayton by Boston Stoker. They roast in small batches just in time to fill our orders, and we sell it to you as whole beans or ground to order every time. You’ll appreciate the results. th Even better: join our coffee club and get your 12 pound free! Thu Feb 5 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $45 Please see Thu. January 29 Settlers’ Walk for full description. Brunch from Vitor’s Bistro Roll Your Own! Hands-On Sushi Vitor Abreu Holly Bader Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $40 Voted to have the city’s best French Toast by Cincinnati Magazine and the best breakfast by City Beat, and winner of numerous Taste of Cincinnati awards, Vitor’s Bistro clearly deserves notice. So, it only makes sense to have Chef Vitor Abreu here to show us exactly what makes morning so special there. After working at the world renowned 5-star Nana Grill in Dallas and then Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Cincinnati, Chef Vitor has made his mark on the West Side, locating his Bistro conveniently in the Westwood/Cheviot historic business district, and offering exciting flavor combinations for brunch and for dinner. Tonight, join Chef Vitor as he shows you some of the secrets of creating that greatest of meals – Brunch! Breakfast Egg Rolls – Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Eggs served with Chili Sauce Gourmet Omelets –Chef’s Choice with a Cream Cheese Center Mediterranean Frittata with Spinach, Artichoke Hearts and Feta Cheese Cinnamon Twisted Belgian Style Waffle with Torched Banana Mon Feb 2 Cooking for Two – Aphrodisiacs Carolyn Gray Limited to 16 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $45 We have had numerous requests for a hands-on sushi class and now have learned that the perfect instructor was right under our nose! Holly Bader, who lived in Japan for many years, will show us exactly how to put together a dinner or even a sushi party at home. She will focus on the proper cooking of the rice, the right tools for the job, and the correct techniques for making Maki, Nigiri and Temaki Sushi, and even provide some tips on sashimi. As you will create your own sushi using a wide variety of ingredients, you’ll find the secrets to rolling the perfect sushi roll are at your fingertips, literally. Come and learn! Miso Soup Japanese Carrot and Lettuce Salad with Ginger Dressing Sushi Rice Nigiri Sushi Maki Sushi Temaki Sushi Thu Feb 5 Thu Feb 12 Share the fun – bring a friend to class Quick and Easy… A Winter Evening with John Ruppel Joe Westfall Harper’s Point 6:30–9 pm $50 It is a pleasure to have John Ruppel back with us this winter. Previously with La Poste, John has become one of our most popular instructors. His patient and easy teaching style keeps students interested in learning some of his “chef secrets.” Tonight, John has selected a few winter dishes that evoke comfort food on a chilly February night. They are sure to get you into the kitchen to create a cozy dinner for a cold night. Popcorn for dessert, you ask? Well, this just isn’t your basic popcorn… Smoked Whitefish, Red Onions and Capers on Rye Crostini Warm Tri-color Cauliflower Salad with Shallots and Tarragon Brown-Butter Vinaigrette Beer and Mustard Glazed Pork with Lentils and Braised Vegetables Popcorn served with Crème Anglaise, Salted Caramel, Macerated Blueberries and Almonds Chicken Soup Sat Feb 7 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Quick and Easy… Tarte Tatin Jason Banston Sat Feb 7 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Easy Charcuterie at Home – All from One Affordable Cut! Jackson Rouse Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $50 If you had a chance to attend the Food and Wine Classic in September, you may have tasted some really incredible charcuterie from Jackson Rouse and his team at The Rookwood. Charcuterie is defined simply as cured, cooked and sometimes smoked meats, usually pork. His charcuterie won the Pork Chopped Competition category along with his take on boudin. Because there is such a connection with the city of Cincinnati and pork products, it is only natural that we have Chef Jackson Rouse here to show how to he makes terrific charcuterie. Tonight, Jackson shows off his award winning dishes from the Food and Wine Classic. Do join us to learn all about how to make charcuterie with your own quality ingredients. You will have a new appreciation for flavor after sampling these award winning recipes! Cincinnati’s Favorite Goetta Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage with Urfa Chile Sorghum Molasses and Black Pepper Cottage Bacon Pork Rillettes with Pickled Peppers and Stout Mustard 16 Bricks Bread Mon Feb 9 Salar Margot Blondet Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $50 Salar, located in the heart of the Oregon District in Dayton, has become the trendy go-to spot when you want to get dressed up and have some great food and drink downtown. Independently opened and operated, Chef Margot creates dishes with a Peruvian twist that impress with sophisticated, but subtle, touches while the owner’s Latin American roots flourishes in the ambience of the restaurant. (Make sure you check out the Nazca lines painted on the walls.) Margot has a collection of Artesian Sea Salts which is why she named the restaurant Salar, which is Spanish for “to salt”. “You can’t live without sodium,” she says. “It is the essence of life.” Please join Chef Margot as she demonstrates her take on these great dishes: Tuna Causa – Chilled Seasoned Potato Terrine with Tuna Roasted Pork Filet Mignon in Port Wine and Dried Cherry Sauce Slow Roasted Purple Cabbage Warm Quinoa, Raisins and Cinnamon Cream Mon Feb 9 P7 John Ruppel Tue Feb 10 Valentine’s Evening with The Cooks with Wine Pairings Liz and David Cook Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $70 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $70 It’s always a romantic evening… whether you go out to a restaurant or fix something at home, Valentine’s Day is a festival of romantic love. We suggest that you fix something at home this year and we have brought in that romantic couple, Liz and David Cook from Daveed’s Next in Landen to inspire you with a few pointers for this special dinner. They will be featuring some wines with this class and Liz will give you a few suggestions on which wine pairs best with what dish. Along with the great food that David will create, he will also feature some of the products that he has created under the “Fatty and Skinny” label and in his signature line of Daveed’s Next spices and sauces. Get out the candles, put the kids to bed early, and set the table for a romantic dinner created just by you, for you, with a little guidance from Liz and David Cook. You’ll want to do it again long before next Valentine’s Day! Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula, Pepitos, Goat Cheese Cream, Granny Smith Apples & Marcona Almonds Wine Pairing: White Burgundy* Garlic Shrimp with Sherry, Secret Red Gravy Sauce and Orzo Wine Pairing: Sangiovese* Gratinée of Crab in Panko over Medallions of Beef in Red Wine Veal Stock and Roasted Carrots Wine Pairing: Bordeaux* * Please note that wine pairings are tentative at this point. But you know Liz; she will have some great wines selected for this class! Tue Feb 10 Wed Feb 11 Cheesecakes and Cinnamon Rolls Karen Harmon Wed Feb 11 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 Please see Wed., February 4 Harper’s Point for full description. P8 JANUARY–APRIL 2014 Harper’s Point 513-489-6400 SUNDAY Jan 4 11 MONDAY Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 at 9 am www.CooksWaresOnLine.com TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 5 6 HP FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING Wk 1 of 4 - Ltd to 12 Steve Hellmich 6–9 pm $300/series 12 HP FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING Wk 2 of 4 - Ltd to 12 Steve Hellmich 6–9 pm $300/series 13 HP SUPERFOODS from NECTAR Julie Francis 6:30 – 9 pm $55 Settlers’ Walk 937-748-4540 THURSDAY 7 14 FRIDAY SATURDAY Lunch and Learn 8 HP SUMPTOUS SOUPS – ELEGANT TO HEARTY Marilyn Harris 11 am – 1 pm $45 9 Lunch and Learn 15 HP ALL ABOUT POTATOES Ilene Ross 11 am – 1 pm $40 16 22 23 SW Quick & Easy CHICKEN POT PIE Jason Banston 12 n – 1pm $20 M. L. King Day 19 HP FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING Wk 3 of 4 - Ltd to 12 Steve Hellmich 6–9 pm $300/series 25 Feb 1 26 HP FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING Wk 4 of 4 - Ltd to 12 Steve Hellmich 6–9 pm $300/series HP BRUNCH from VITOR’S BISTRO Vitor Abreau 6:30 – 9 pm $40 20 SW ASIAN INFLUENCES at LILY’S BISTRO Mariah Gahagan 6:30 – 9 pm $50 27 HP NUVO at GREENUP Mark Bodenstein 6:30 – 9 pm $50 2 3 21 SW NOLA: CAJUN vs CREOLE from SWEENEY’S Michael Kruse 6:30 – 9 pm $50 28 4 HP CHEESECAKES & CINNAMON ROLLS Karen Harmon 6:30 – 9 pm $45 HP THE PALACE at the CINCINNATIAN Joe West 6:30 – 9 pm $50 9 HP EASY CHARCUTERIE Jackson Rouse 6:30 – 9 pm $50 SW SALAR Margot Blondet 6:30 – 9 pm $50 15 22 Presidents Day 16 HP ALFIO’S and KEEGAN’S SEAFOOD Alfio Gulisano 6:30 – 9 pm $55 23 HP VEGAN KIDS & HAPPY CHICKS Happy Chicks & Caleb 6:30 - 9-pm $40 SW ST. PATTY’S – DUBLIN PUB Anthony Balsamo 6:30-9 pm $45 10 HP A WINTER EVE John Ruppel 6:30 – 9 pm $50 SW VALENTINE’S EVENING w/WINE Liz and David Cook 6:30 – 9 pm $70 Mardi Gras! 17 HP THE UPSCALE SIDE OF EAGLE - OTR Dana Adkins 6:30 – 9 pm $60 24 11 HP VALENTINE’S EVENING w/WINE Liz and David Cook 6:30 – 9 pm $70 29 SW COOKING FOR TWO Aphrodisiacs Carolyn Gray 6:30 – 9 pm $45 5 HP COOKING FOR TWO Aphrodisiacs Carolyn Gray 6:30 – 9 pm $45 30 12 HP ROLL YOUR OWN! HANDS-ON SUSHI Holly Bader 6:30 – 9 pm $45 18 25 HP 31 ALL THINGS CHEESE Kids’ Favorites Class! Holly Bader 12n–1p Age 8-12 $10 6 SW Quick & Easy CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE Carol Rini 12 n – 1pm $20 HP Quick & Easy 7 CHICKEN SOUP Joe Westfall 12 n – 1pm $20 SW Quick & Easy TARTE TATIN Jason Banston 12 n – 1pm $20 13 SW CHEESECAKES & CINNAMON ROLLS Karen Harmon 6:30 – 9 pm $45 HP Quick & Easy CLASSIC LASAGNA Joe Westfall 12 n – 1pm $20 24 HP KIDS’ CHOPPED FINAL ROUND 12 n – 2:30 pm $15 SW Quick & Easy NEVER FAIL RISOTTO Jason Banston 12 n – 1pm $20 SW ROLL YOUR OWN! HANDS-ON SUSHI Holly Bader 6:30 – 9 pm $45 8 17 HP KIDS’ CHOPPED ROUND 2 12 n – 2:30 pm $15 SW Quick & Easy CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Carol Rini 12 n – 1pm $20 SW ZETLAND STREET Anton Frederick 6:30 – 9 pm $50 18 10 HP KIDS’ CHOPPED ROUND 1 12 n – 2:30 pm $15 14 Happy Valentine’s Day 19 Lunch and Learn 26 HP ALL ABOUT CHICKEN Ilene Ross 11 am – 1 pm $40 20 27 HP SHUN 21 CUTLERY EVENT Bob Hess 12 n – 4 pm Free SW Quick & Easy LEMONY GARLIC RICE & PERFECT BROCCOLI Jason Banston 12 n – 1pm $20 HP Quick & Easy 28 PIZZA Joe Westfall 12 n – 1pm $20 SW SHUN CUTLERY EVENT Bob Hess 12 n – 4 pm Free JANUARY–APRIL 2014 Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 at 9 am Harper’s Point 513-489-6400 SUNDAY MONDAY www.CooksWaresOnLine.com TUESDAY Mar 1 WEDNESDAY 2 3 Settlers’ Walk 937-748-4540 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 HP PARIS IN THE SPRING Marilyn Harris 6:30 – 9 pm $65 9 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins 15 HP STEAKHOUSE CUISINE Karen Harmon 6:30 – 9 pm $55 11 SW LIGHTEN UP, Y’ALL – COMPANY’S COMING Virginia Willis 6:30 - 9 pm $70 16 HP SPRINGTIME AT THE GOLDEN LAMB Josh House 6:30 - 9 pm $55 17 18 St. Patrick’s Day HP LIGHTEN UP, Y’ALL – IT’S FAMILY STYLE Virginia Willis 6:30 - 9 pm $70 12 19 HP INDULGE YOUR SWEET TOOTH Rhonda Clark 6:30 - 9 pm $40 7 HP Quick & Easy RISOTTO Joe Westfall 12 n – 1pm $20 SW Quick & Easy SKILLET SHRIMP AND ORZO Jason Banston 12 n – 1pm $20 SW STEAKHOUSE CUISINE Karen Harmon 6:30 – 9 pm $55 8 P9 Spring! 13 HP Quick & Easy 14 FRUIT PIES It’s Pi Day! Suzanne Montgomery 12 n – 1pm $20 20 HP Quick & Easy 21 FRITTATAS AND OMELETS Joe Westfall 12 n–1 pm $20 SW Quick & Easy GUACAMOLE & HUMMUS Jason Banston 12 n – 1pm $20 22 29 Apr 5 23 24 25 SW SPRINGTIME AT THE GOLDEN LAMB Josh House 6:30 - 9 pm $55 SW ONE PAN, TWO PLATES Carla Snyder 6:30 – 9 pm $60 HP ONE PAN, TWO PLATES Carla Snyder 6:30 – 9 pm $60 31 Apr 1 30 HP A SOUTHERN EASTER DINNER MADE EASY – FRESH TABLE Louis Snowden Meredith Trombly 6:30 – 9 pm $45 MLB Opening Day HP SPRING BREAK CARRIBBEAN CRUISE Cynthia Oyenuga 6:30 – 9 pm $45 HP BALL PARK FAVS AROUND THE LEAGUE Ilene Ross 6:30 – 9 pm $45 SW SPRING BREAK CARRIBBEAN CRUISE Cynthia Oyenuga 6:30 – 9 pm $45 6 7 8 Easter SW THREE DAY INTENSIVE BREAD WORKSHOP Kathy Lehr Monday 4/6 – Wednesday 4/8 10 am – 4 pm each day $325 Limited to 8 students 26 HP SPRINGTIME AND MAPLE SYRUP Dan Berger 6:30 - 9 pm $50 HP FRESH FLAVORFUL PASTA Marilyn Harris 6:30 – 9 pm $55 2 27 SW CHEESEMAKING LUCKY PENNY FARM Abbe Turner 6:30 - 9 pm $45 28 HP CHEESEMAKING LUCKY PENNY FARM Abbe Turner 6:30 - 9 pm $45 3 Passover begins at sundown 4 SW BALL PARK FAVS AROUND THE LEAGUE Ilene Ross 6:30 – 9 pm $45 9 SW FLAT BREADS from AROUND THE WORLD Kathy Lehr 6 – 9 pm $65 10 HP HEALTHY and HEARTY BREADS Kathy Lehr 6 – 9 pm $65 HP PIZZA, NAPOLETANA Kathy Lehr 6 – 9 pm $65 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 SW Quick & Easy PIZZA Joe Westfall 12 n–1 pm $20 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 HP Quick & Easy FRIED RICE & STIR FRIES Joe Westfall 12 n–1 pm $20 25 Our classes are filling very quickly, and seating is limited. Register early, on-line, in person, or by phone. A note of thanks to each and every one of our volunteers and assistants: You are invaluable in our classes. Thanks for your positive attitude, enthusiasm, and capable assistance! We are looking for a few additional volunteers. If you would like to learn more, contact Joe Westfall at 513-489-6400. You work with a great group of instructors, volunteers, and staff, and learn about some amazing food! P10 Share the fun – bring a friend to class Roll Your Own! Hands-On Sushi Holly Bader Limited to 16 Thu Feb 12 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $45 Please see Thu. February 5 Settlers’ Walk for full description. Alfio’s and Keegan’s Seafood Quick and Easy… Classic Lasagna Joe Westfall Wed Feb 18 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Alfio Gulisano Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $55 Alfio’s and Keegan’s Seafood's newest location in Hyde Park Square have teamed up for your dining pleasure. If you wish, you can buy your fresh seafood at Keegan’s and then take it right next door to Alfio’s where he will cook it up with his own special style. What a great opportunity to get the best and freshest seafood dish ever! Alfio’s is an Italian-Argentinian restaurant and Chef Alfio’s dishes have won numerous awards at numerous venues, including the Taste of Cincinnati and the Taste of Blue Ash. His classes here at Cooks’Wares always sell out very quickly so you will want to act fast to get into this class – it’s a seafood extravaganza! Crab, Shrimp and Seafood Empanada San Francisco’s Favorite: Cioppino Fresh Catch of the Day with Root Vegetable Risotto Chocolate, Caramel and Toffee Gelato with Sea Salt Shun Cutlery Event Mon Feb 16 Bob Hess Harper’s Point 12 n-4 pm Free No Reservation Needed The best way to judge if a knife is right for you is to experience its sharpness, appreciate its balance and feel how it fits your hand. Come in and chop with us. Like so many others, you may discover your new favorite knife! Sat Feb 21 Quick and Easy… Lemony Garlic Rice and Perfect Broccoli and learn about pressure cooking Jason Banston Sat Feb 21 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. The Upscale Side of Eagle OTR Vegan Kids and Happy Chicks #vkidsdoittoo Dana Adkins Jessica Bechtel, Jana Douglass and Caleb Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $60 When asked where the best fried chicken in the city is, most people will say without hesitation, “The Eagle!” The Eagle is your classic American restaurant and bar — the go-to place when you want a casual dinner (or lunch) with a little beer to wash it down. This quintessential free-range chicken joint , located in Over-the-Rhine on Vine Street, is brought to you by the same folks who brought you Currito and Bakersfield. Regardless of when you go, it is going to be busy and a little noisy like any good food and beer hall is supposed to be. Dana Adkins, for those who follow these kinds of chef things, is the two-time winner of Maribelle’s Food Fight, no easy feat. A competition among the up and coming chefs in the city, it happens about once a quarter and is definitely the place to be to see some full-on ‘Chopped’ style competition. To win twice is rare — Dana is that good. Tonight, Dana leaves the bar for a white tablecloth type menu. He pulls some of his personal favorites together to create an upscale, full four-course winter meal. You will not want to miss this one. French Onion Soup Dumplings with Aged Gruyere and Garlic Croutons Crab Crusted Salmon with Lobster Cognac Sauce, Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Roasted Oyster Mushrooms and Asparagus Fennel Crusted Pork Loin with Apple Cider Beurre Rouge and Three-Apple Salad Winter Trifle: Pumpkin Mascarpone, Fried Apples, Apple Whiskey-Soaked Pound Cake, Gingersnap Streusel with Apple Whiskey Whipped Cream Tue Feb 17 Mon Feb 23 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $40 Happy Chicks Bakery is an independent bakery located in Northside, dedicated to creative flavors and artistic presentation, all done with kindness and love. They have focused their creations to vegan and glutenfree options to provide for customers who request those products. Jessica and Jana and her son Caleb, all vegans, have created a class that will feature dishes that are tasty and healthy for those families (and kids) who are moving towards vegan dishes. For parents wanting to offer more fun "Meatless Monday" options for family meals or those facing children with food allergies, this class brings some of Happy Chicks most kidfriendly and parent-approved options for vegan eating. THEY’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO TAKE CLASSIC FAVORITES AND MAKE THEM DAIRY, EGG AND CHOLESTEROL FREE, WITHOUT LOSING GOOD TASTE. MANY OF THESE WILL ALSO HAVE GLUTEN AND NUT FREE OPTIONS AS WELL. The hashtag, #vkidsdoittoo, is a campaign to show the world that vegan families get to do all the same fun, fantastic and yummy stuff as non-vegan families. Why? Because, vegan kids are normal kids! Mac n "Cheese" Spaghetti Squash with Superfood Marinara Baked Veggie Fries Veggie People with Tahini Dip Smoothie Break Down Chikin' Nuggets and Sweet Potato Waffles Register on-line www.CooksWaresOnLine.com P11 St. Patty’s Preview with The Dublin Pub Shun Cutlery Event Anthony Balsamo Bob Hess Mon Feb 23 Settler’s Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 Everyone knows that the place to be on St. Patrick's Day is in an Irish Pub. The food, the drinks and good friends... what could be better? This year, Chef Anthony Balsamo from the Dublin Pub gives us a preview of the Pub’s St. Patty's menu and might even bring along a spirit or two to help with the celebrating. Featuring some of the best Irish food around, the Dublin Pub has been named one of the Top Ten Irish Pubs in the country. As luck would have it, their recently renovated and expanded bar and seating area gives them an opportunity to seat even more people! Plans are in the works for another location in Austin Landing as well. Book this one quickly; no one beats the Dub Pub for great Irish food and drink. Irish Potato Cakes with Fresh Dill Cream Irish Roasted Salmon Salad Bangers and Champ: Guinness cooked Irish Bangers served with Mashed Redskins, Cabbage and Bacon smothered in Guinness Gravy Dublin Pub Ruck Sandwich: Beef Brisket in Guinness BBQ Sauce with Sautéed Onions and Cheddar Cheese Irish Potato Candy: Cream Cheese, Coconut and No Potatoes All About… Chicken! Ilene Ross Lunch and Learn Thu Feb 26 Harper’s Point 11 am-1 pm $40 What to fix for dinner, tonight? How many times have you asked yourself that question? With price of beef going through the roof, more of our dinners are including chicken these days. And, the ways to prepare chicken are numerous. We have enlisted Ilene Ross to look at chicken from a whole new perspective and give you some fresh ideas on what to do with your bird. A chef and food writer, Ilene is on the cutting edge of everything food in Cincinnati. She travels around the country to write about various new and exciting restaurants, techniques and dishes that are the newest trends in cooking. In this lunch and learn class, please join us, ask some questions, and watch Ilene demonstrate that there is more than one way to have chicken for dinner! The Ultimate Chicken Stock Chicken Soup with Stars and Meatballs (Made with Stock) The Perfect Roast Chicken Chicken Taquitos (Made with Roast Chicken) Chicken and Biscuits (Made with Roast Chicken and Stock) Quick and Easy… Pizza Joe Westfall Sat Feb 28 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Settlers’ Walk 12 n-4 pm Free No Reservation Needed The best way to judge if a knife is right for you is to experience its sharpness, appreciate its balance and feel how it fits your hand. Come in and chop with us. Like so many others, you may discover your new favorite knife! Sat Feb 28 Paris in the the Spring Marilyn Harris Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $65 Often used as an informal psychological test, did you notice the extra “the” above? Many folks will miss it. What is never to be missed is Marilyn Harris creating several wonderful French dishes this spring. While Marilyn has been our guide to many delightful travel spots and their delicious foods, for tonight she has put together a menu that will have you on the next plane or boat to Paris, in anticipation of Spring – the season to think of all things wonderful and French. Vins rouges, Vins blancs, Poissons et crustacés, Fromages. . “Avez-vous un menu en anglais?” You ask. “But, of course, a menu in English.” In any language, these will taste magnificent! Seared Scallops on a Bed of Creamy Spinach and Leeks Sirloin Steak au Poivre Confit of Onions and Red Wine New Potatoes with Mushrooms and Herbed Butter Three Greens Salad with Shallot-Herb Dressing Lemon Crepes with Crème Fraiche and Candied Lemon Peel Thu Mar 5 Be safer in the kitchen! Sharp knives are safer and a well-balanced, sharp knife does the work for you. Properly cared for, fine knives serve you for many years. Drop them off and let Cooks’Wares sharpen them for you. Regular blades only please, no scissors or cleavers. Just $3.00/blade. Steakhouse Cuisine Karen Harmon Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $55 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $55 There are times when you just have to have a great steak! A steakhouse is one way to have all the classic dishes that make you sigh with contentment as you leave. Tonight we have asked Karen Harmon to show us just how to create that satisfying steakhouse evening at home. A classically trained chef, Karen spent some time with the Cameron Mitchell Group, home of Cameron’s, Mitchell’s Seafood and others. Karen knows steak! Please join us for some spectacular food as Karen shows us just how to create a perfectly prepared to order meal at home – steakhouse fashion. Harvest Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Cranberries and Apple Cider Vinaigrette New York Strip Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms and Cornmeal Onion Rings Wild Mushroom Risotto with Asparagus Apple Turnover with Warm Caramel and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Thu Mar 5 Wed Mar 11 P12 Share the Fun, Bring a Friend to Class Quick and Easy… Fruit Pies It’s Pi Day Suzanne Montgomery Quick and Easy… Classic Risotto with Options Joe Westfall Sat Mar 7 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $20 Quick and Easy… Skillet Shrimp and Orzo Springtime at the Golden Lamb Jason Banston Sat Mar 7 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Lighten Up, Y’all Virginia Willis Wed Mar 11 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm Thu Mar 12 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm Virginia Willis is back! Virginia writes the popular food blog, Down-Home Comfort, to celebrate comfort food cooking for Food Network and the Cooking Channel. Tagged as a favorite blog by Saveur magazine, it garners rave reviews for this southern girl’s recipes and stories celebrating her Southern heritage and her classic French training. Virginia is a contributing editor for Southern Living, and her articles have appeared nationally including Food52 and CNN as well as All Recipes, Country Living, Eating Well, Family Fun, and Fine Cooking. A nationally recognized Southern food authority, she’s been featured in such newspapers as the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. What really sets her apart is that Virginia is as charming, comfortable, and easy to understand as she is knowledgeable. Virginia’s newest book, Lighten Up, Y’all, is all about making classic Southern recipes healthy and wholesome. In a major push to drop a few pounds and lighten up her diet, Virginia says that it is important for her new lifestyle that all the food taste delicious. The result is Lighten Up, Y’all, a soul-satisfying personal collection of Virginia’s new favorite recipes. All the classics are covered—from a comforting Southern Style Shepherd’s Pie with Grits to OldFashioned Buttermilk Pie. Each dish is packed with real flavor, but made with healthier, more wholesome ingredients and techniques. Lighten Up, Y’all has the recipes, tools, and inspiration you need to make nourishing, down-home Southern food you love. Please join us as Virginia demonstrates how to keep all the flavor and make your favorite Southern dishes a little lighter. Lighten Up, Y'all - Company's Coming Wed Mar 11 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm Crab and Celery Remoulade Wraps Spring Pea, Leek, and Cauliflower "Couscous" Pan-Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms Cider-Braised Pork Loin with Apple-Thyme Jus Claire’s Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies $70 Lighten Up, Y'all - It's Family Style Thu Mar 12 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm Hot Mess Spinach and Feta Dip Smothered and Covered Chicken and Gravy Braised Collards in Tomato Onion Gravy Makeover Broccoli Mac & Cheese Stovetop Apple Pie Sat Mar 14 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. $70 Josh House Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $55 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $55 With its storied past, the Golden Lamb has been the site of many a fine meal by many a famous guest. Located in the heart of historic Lebanon, it is the oldest hotel in Ohio and was a meeting house/tavern known as a fine place to stop for meals. Josh House, the new Executive Chef, has fashioned a wonderful spring menu to feature the Golden Lamb’s connections to locally sourced meats and produce. Chef Josh, previously at Parkers Blue Ash Grill, also worked at another famous hotel, the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. Join Josh tonight as he highlights a few dishes from a spring collection at the Golden Lamb where the food is always delicious and when you go, don’t miss the Historian as he makes his way around to your table. Tonight we have: Golden Lamb Signature Salad with Julienne Green Apple, Candied Pecans, Smoked Cheddar, and Creamy Balsamic Dressing Pennsylvania Farms Lamb Sliders with Boursin Cheese and Tomato Chutney Pan Seared Faroe Island Salmon with Orzo Pasta Primavera and Watercress Beurre Blanc Sister Lizzie’s Shaker Sugar Pie with Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Bean Cream Mon Mar 16 Mon Mar 23 Sweet Spring DessertsIndulge your Sweet Tooth Rhonda Clark Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $40 Every so often you just have to indulge in a little something sweet. Rhonda Clark has loved food - eating, cooking and serving it - since she was a small girl. After her first career in the theater, Rhonda returned to her love of all things edible and graduated from a culinary arts program. She honed her skills working in several Manhattan restaurants before returning to Cincinnati where she established Flash in The Pan, her personal chef service. Her business continues to grow, but she still finds time to share her passion for food with you. Tonight is no exception as she takes out all the stops to demonstrate the best that the early spring fruits can bring. Be sure to sign up early as she shows you how to make these favorites: Apricot Lace Cookies White Chocolate Raspberry Napoleons Peach Almond Crisp Lemon Mousse with Fresh Berries Thu Mar 19 Quick and Easy… Frittatas and Omelets Steakhouse Cuisine Karen Harmon Wed Mar 11 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $55 Please see Wed. March 5 Settlers’ Walk for full description. Joe Westfall Sat Mar 21 Harper’s Point 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Cooks’Wares Gift Certificates never expire P13 and they are valid for classes or merchandise Quick and Easy… Guacamole and Hummus Jason Banston Sat Mar 21 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. One Pan, Two Plates Carla Snyder Tue Mar 24 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $60 Wed Mar 25 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $60 Carla Snyder has spent the past 30 years in the food world as a caterer, artisan baker, cooking school teacher, culinary team building company owner, freelance food writer and co-author of 6 cook books including the 2007 James Beard nominated The Big Book of Appetizers and Good Morning America’s top ten pick of 2008, 300 Sensational Soups. Carla’s newest book is titled One Pan Two Plates: 70 Complete One Pan Dinners for Two. Look for Carla on Facebook, Twitter (carlacooks), Pinterest and at ravenouskitchen.com where she blogs about everything from cooking for two to easy weekend entertaining for a crowd. One Pan Two Plates started out as a book for people who love to cook but hate to clean up. Join Carla for this class and learn the tips and techniques that help you to get dinner on the table quickly, easily and more deliciously. Linguine with Chicken Spinach and Feta Cheese Golden Corn Cakes with Crispy Pancetta and Arugula Salad Tuna Burger with Wasabi Mayo and Quick Cucumber Pickle Salade Niçoise Springtime and Maple Syrup Dan Berger Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $50 When the cold nights and the warm days start the maple sap to flowing, you are sure to find Dan Berger out tending his maple trees. It takes 20-50 liters of sap to make 1 liter of maple syrup. Dan Berger, former attorney and now caterer, maple syrup harvester, country farmer and musician, will be spending quite a bit of time amongst his maple trees and evaporator this spring trying to coax just enough of that sap into creating the best tasting maple syrup in Ohio. He is currently selling his Maple Grove Farm Maple Syrup at Farmer’s Markets in the city, most notably at Hyde Park on Sundays. He also uses maple syrup for cooking and tonight he will demonstrate just how versatile it can be when he puts the subtle flavoring of maple syrup into a few really unique recipes. Maple/Dill Cucumber Salad Mixed Greens with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette, Slivered Apples, Crumbled Feta and Walnuts Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup, Cumin and Cilantro Baked Chicken with Maple/Orange Glaze and Almonds Red Cabbage, Sweet Onion and Carrot Sauté with Maple Syrup, White Wine Vinegar, Caraway Seeds and Thyme Cinnamon Apple Fritters with Maple Syrup Thu Mar 26 Springtime at the Golden Lamb Josh House Mon Mar 23 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $55 Please see Mon. March 16 Harper’s Point for full description. Cheese Making from Lucky Penny Farm Abbe Turner Partial Hands-On Limited to 16 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 Harper’s Point 11 am-1:30 pm $45 As the milkmaid at her family goat dairy, Lucky Penny Farm in Garrettsville, Ohio; the cheesemaker at Lucky Penny Creamery in nearby Kent; the confectioner for Lucky Penny Candy; and the restaurateur at Farm Girls Pub & Grub in downtown Alliance, Abbe Turner, you could say, is a very busy lady. The goat and sheep milk produced at partner farms is handcrafted into artisanal cheeses (chèvre, feta, ricotta), awardwinning confections (cajeta), and other wholesome, nutritious dairy specialties made available at farm markets and fine restaurants throughout Ohio, week after week. We are extremely proud and honored to have Abbe with us to teach the fine art of cheese making. As she states, it all begins with good quality milk. That milk, with a little salt, culture and rennet, is turned into the fine Lucky Penny Farm cheeses: chèvre, feta and ricotta. Tonight, Abbe will walk us through the process of making a few basic cheeses and including them in several dishes. Please bring along some heavy rubber gloves for the mozzarella pulling and stretching (it gets hot), along with a sealable container (Glad or Tupperware type). Mozzarella Cheese with Pesto and Prosciutto Roll Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Bruschetta Goat Cheese Cheeseball with Edible Flowers served on Crostini Fri Mar 27 Sat Mar 28 A Southern Easter Dinner Made Easy Fresh Table: Louis Snowden and Meredith Trombly Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $45 Fresh Table founders Meredith Trombly and Louis Snowden believe in preparing the freshest ready–to–eat offerings with eclectic menu choices that are not only sustainable, but sourced locally and organically whenever possible. That’s where the straightforwardness of the name comes from. Fresh and Tasty. Their location inside Findlay Market gives them access to anything and everything that is available – right now. Tonight, join Louis and Meredith as they take you along on a new take on Easter Dinner. Frozen Easter Salad Southern Corn Pudding Kale and Swiss Chard Roasted Leg of Lamb Banana Bread Pudding Mon Mar 30 P14 Cooks’Wares Gift Certificates never expire and they are valid for classes or merchandise Spring Break: Caribbean Cruise Fresh and Flavorful Pasta Dishes Cynthia Oyenuga Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $45 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 It’s time to start thinking about spring break and what a perfect opportunity to have Cynthia Oyenuga back to teach a class with us! At her last class in the summer, she had the students dancing in the aisles to some great Caribbean music and savoring the fabulous flavors from the islands. “Please bring her back!” was the comment on all of the class reviews. Well, OK then. Cynthia brings with her a wide ranging talent for flavors. With her Tantalizer line of spices and sauces, Cynthia infuses herbs and spices into dishes that your taste buds have never experienced. Now she has put together a menu to highlight those varied Caribbean flavors and ingredients that will make you want more. After all, the warm waters of the Caribbean are calling… Join Cynthia tonight when she creates the following: Buljol – Salted Flaked Cod Fish sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Cilantro and Chives with Flatbread and Mango Chutney Jicama Salad with Red Onion, Cilantro and bits of Pineapple Trini Jammin’ Jerk Beef Burger with Assorted Caribbean Root Vegetables Caribbean Coconut Sugar Cake dipped in Dark Chocolate, kissed with Toasted Crushed Almonds Rum Punch and Tantalizer’s Jerk Chicken Wings Tue Mar 31 Wed Apr 1 Marilyn Harris Thu Apr 2 Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $55 Homemade pasta is easier than you think and once you have mastered the art of making it, you’ll never buy the boxed kind again. Marilyn Harris will show you the benefits and the ease of making your own fresh pasta. Marilyn will then grace that homemade pasta with four fabulous preparations. Her recipes feature the freshest vegetables and some of the best sauces that you have ever experienced. They will make that pasta shine! Best of all, you’ll be able to make them, too. In this class, Marilyn will demonstrate how to make fresh pasta from scratch and to create some classic pasta shapes either by using a pasta maker or free-hand. Fresh Pappardelle with Italian Sausage, Red Pepper and Arugula Spaghetti with Shrimp and Green Olives Individual Lasagna with Basil, Garlic, Tomato Sauce and Fresh Mozzarella Zesty Ground Lamb and Eggplant Penne Have you tried David Cook’s own Sauces and Rubs? Look for his labels: Daveed’s or Fatty & Skinny We love them all! Available at Cooks’Wares Ball Park Favorites from Around the League Quick and Easy… Ilene Ross Pizza Harper’s Point 6:30-9 pm $45 Settlers’ Walk 6:30-9 pm $45 Ah, baseball season is just around the corner. And, we know what that brings… some great ball park food! Each MLB stadium is known for its own unique local favorites and we have chosen a few to whet your appetite for the start of the 2015 baseball season. Is your favorite not on our list? Let us know and maybe we can include it at the last minute. Who better to bring this together than world traveler and baseball fan Ilene Ross? Philadelphia Phillies: Philly Cheesesteak Chicago Cubs/White Sox: Chicago Hot Dog Baltimore Orioles: Crab Cake Sandwich San Francisco Giants: Gilroy Garlic French Fries Seattle Mariners: S’Pacific Salmon BLT Cincinnati Reds: Mr. Redlegs Mustachioed Cupcakes Joe Westfall Wed Apr 1 Thu Apr 2 Sat Apr 18 Settlers’ Walk 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. Quick and Easy… Fried Rice and Stir Fry Sat Apr 25 Joe Westfall Harpers’ Point 12 n-1 pm $20 See page 2 for more information about ‘Quick and Easy’ classes. It takes a lot of flour and yeast to bake all the bread that Kathy Lehr teaches. Thanks to Matt Boosalis for his help with our shopping! Visit him for lunch at in Cross Point Center Looking ahead: April: Cooks’Wares Spring Class schedule will be released about April 1. Watch for it! The Reds Open at home on April 6. The Dayton Dragons first home game is April 12. May: Mother’s Day is May 10. Do we have your Wish List on file? When your family comes in, they can choose from your list. You have a wish fulfilled and they get it wrapped for free! Montgomery Farmers’ Market will be opening in May for the 2015 season. Say, gardeners, many food banks would love your overabundance of produce this season. Call your local one to see if they can accept fresh foods for their clients. Maybe there’s room for one more tomato plant? th June: Diane Phillips returns in June. Her new book will be released in April. It’s her 15 ! Cooks’Wares Gift Certificates never expire P15 and they are valid for classes or merchandise Bread Workshops with Kathy Lehr Kathy Lehr Hands On! Limited Enrollment Bread – it’s that time of year again! Kathy Lehr is a bread authority. She was mentored by French Chef Danielle Forrestier, trained with Jeff Hamelman, James McGuire, and Peter Reinhart. and she has been teaching cooking classes for 20 years. Her recently released DVD, “Classic French Bread and More…” is a guide through the art of bread making. Kathy is an expert when it comes to helping people understand the chemistry of bread making, build confidence and gain the ability to bake perfect breads any time! We are so pleased to have Kathy back at Cooks’Wares for a three day workshop, one evening class at Settler’s Walk and two classes at Harpers’ Point. All are hands-on and will inspire you to make your own breads on a regular basis. Students who have taken her previous classes here are baking up a storm, and will be waiting to sign up, so don’t hesitate. Join Kathy to learn the creative art of bread making. We also need to apologize to our Jewish friends. This bread class week falls right in the middle of Passover, a time when bread and other grains are not eaten. We try to book Kathy early in the season to make sure that this doesn’t happen too often, but she is a popular instructor and this was the only time available. Our apologies, please. Three-Day Intensive Bread Workshop Mon – Wed Apr 6 – 8 Settlers’ Walk 10 a–4 p $325 Hands On! Limited to 8 Students In this three-day progressive workshop, open to all levels of bakers, you will gain in-depth, handson experience and the confidence to bake a variety of incredible breads! Kathy relays step by step techniques paired with much discussion of chemistry, thus eliminating the fear of bread making. You will be working with straight method doughs as well as starter doughs. You will be making pan breads as well as many hand-shaped loaves and braids. The itinerary for the three days include classic French Bread, Brioche, Sweet Dough Braids, Sticky Buns, English Muffins, Roasted Red Pepper Bread, Challah, Olive Bread, Pain de Campagne, Italian Cheese Bread, Russian Rye Bread, Biscuits and much more. Each day, lunch will be incorporated into the class with the breads, and there will be a breakfast bread as well. PLEASE BRING A CHEF'S JACKET OR APRON, A SCALE, A PLASTIC FLEXIBLE SCRAPER, AND A MEDIUM SIZED BOWL FOR YOUR DOUGH (ALL AVAILABLE AT COOKS ' WARES), AND BROWN LUNCH BAGS TO TAKE HOME YOUR BREADS EACH DAY These bread making supplies will be available at the classes for purchase directly from Kathy: DVD $ 25 Wide Paddle $ 28 Narrow Paddle $ 25 Set of 7 Unglazed Oven Tiles $ 9 Please note that Kathy accepts cash and checks only. Flat Breads from Around the World Kathy Lehr Partial Hands-on: Limited to 12 Students Thu Apr 9 Settlers’ Walk 6-9 pm $65 In this class, Kathy will show you how to make Naan, an Indian flatbread made with ghee, in your traditional oven. We will enjoy that with Masala Kheema (a spicy minced meat dish) and a Tomato Yogurt Dip. We will also be making Wheat Pitas and have a wonderful Roasted Red Pepper Hummus for accompaniment. The last venture will be a Wheat Tortilla, made on the stovetop, accompanied by Corn and Black Bean Salsa. At the end of the class Kathy will demonstrate two of the doughs and you will be making one to take home. Please bring a medium size bowl for your dough. Healthy and Hearty Breads Kathy Lehr Partial Hands-on: Limited to 12 students Fri Apr 10 Harper’s Point 6-9 pm $65 Sprouted grains are becoming a very hot item in breads, primarily because of the excellent nutritional value. Kathy will talk about the technique of sprouting grains and will also give you sources to purchase sprouted grains for bread making. We’ll start by making Sprouted Grain Bread and follow it with a Multigrain Bread with Oats, great for sandwiches, toast and just eating with a meal. The last will be Wheat Pitas, hand-rolled and puffed on tiles in the oven. They are delicious and tend to have a long shelf life. Kathy will demonstrate two of these doughs and you’ll be making one to take home. Please bring a medium size bowl for your dough. Pizza Napoletana Kathy Lehr Sat Apr 11 Harper’s Point 10 a-1:30 p $65 Hands On! Limited to 12 Students In May, 2014, Kathy attended classes in Marina del Rey, CA with the Association of Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN) to learn the authentic process of making the pizzas of Naples, Italy. There is a very strict process to be followed for making the dough and sauce, and baking in a wood-fired oven. Kathy is now the only person in Ohio who has received this training. She is amazed at the dough and the wonderful chew she gets using these techniques. She has adapted them to the home oven to produce a more delicious pizza right at home. Learn how to make Pizza Napoletana, authentic pizza with a famously delicious crust, just like it’s made in Naples, Italy. In this class, artisan baker and trained Pizza Napolitano expert Kathy Lehr will demonstrate how to make the classic Margherita Pizza. Then you will select toppings to make a pizza of your choice. We will also be making Pannotello Sandwiches, a pita-style round, baked and then filled with arugula, basil, mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Delicious!! You’ll also make Napolitano pizza dough to take home to bake for family and friends. Please bring a medium size bowl for your dough. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID CINCINNATI, OHIO The Shops at Harper’s Point 11344 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 513-489-6400 PERMIT NO. 9508 DATED MATERIAL – Postmaster: Please Deliver on or before December 13, 2014 www.CooksWaresOnLine.com The Shops at Harper’s Point 11344 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 513-489-6400 behind De Sha’s Restaurant Store Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am-8 pm Saturday 10 am-6 pm Sunday 12 noon-5 pm Find us on Facebook The Marketplace at Settlers’ Walk 756 North Main Street Springboro OH 45066 937-748-4540 near Dorothy Lane Market THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COOKS’WARES CULINARY CLASSES Style: Most of our classes are demonstration style classes so students are free to learn by observing, listening, and asking questions. The instructors explain the skills and techniques as they demonstrate each step necessary to produce the dishes on the menu. Students are served a generous tasting of each of those dishes. Our 'partial hands-on' classes are reserved for when specific skills need to be experienced by students in order to understand and get the feel of them. Examples might include knife skills, pies and pastry, or cake decorating. Such classes are limited to fewer students so more space and attention can be provided to each one. Cooks’Wares workshops are more fully 'hands on'; the student capacity is limited and space is maximized. These include our bread workshops, molded cookie workshops, etc. These classes are longer in length than our typical 2 1/2 to 3 hour, may be presented over more than one day, class and have very distinct goals and objectives. The ultimate goal for our classes is for you to feel comfortable applying new skill levels and experimenting with techniques and flavors and enjoy being successful and knowledgeable in your kitchen. Whether you are a more experienced cook or just beginning, we hope that you will continue to add skills and expertise so that cooking is a rewarding experience. A word about wine—due to state regulations, Cooks’Wares cannot serve win at most classes. Special arrangements with the instructor who holds the proper license are made for classes when wine is served, the portions are limited; additional servings cannot be offered or sold. Menu: We make every effort to present classes as described, but reserve the right to cancel or modify classes and menus. If you have allergies or food sensitivities, please choose your menu carefully and call us before registering if you have questions. The presentation plan, recipes, and ingredients on hand are specifically chosen for each class; therefore, special requests made during a class may be impossible to accommodate. Seating: is on a first-come basis. If you are attending with friends, please arrange for one of you to come early to save seats together. Time of serving: varies by menu and by instructor; some customers prefer to have a snack before arriving for class. Temperature: You may wish to bring a sweater to class because the temperature in the classroom does vary. Cooks’Wares Class Discount: All class registrants receive a 10% discount on merchandise purchases on the day of the class! Class discounts do not apply to kitchen electrics, gadgets of the week, or during a storewide sale, or with coupons stating “No other discounts”. We appreciate your business! Thank you! A token of our appreciation is on page 2 – don’t miss it!
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