February 2012

Greek Classics - Wednesday, February 29th- $55 plus hst

Chef Alan Dee

Its all Greek to me!  Join Chef Alan Dee as he cooks up traditional Greek dishes that we are used to seeing on many restaurant menus. Lemon, oregano, seafood, olives are very Greek ingredients.  Chef Alan will talk about the ingredients and the region as he demonstrates two delicious appetizer dishes.  Then it is on to the main event with Grilled Chicken Souvlaki and the tastiest Roasted Lemon Potatoes.  You will learn to cook all of your favorites at home!  On the menu:

Roasted Feta with Olives and Red Peppers

Prawn Saganaki - baked prawns with ouzo, tomato and herbs

Traditional Greek Salad

Chicken Souvlaki

Roasted Lemon Potatoes - everyone's favourite!

Winter in Italy - Tuesday, February 7th - $55 plus hst   SOLD OUT - repeating in March

Chef Glenys Morgan

Italian winter warm up! Join Chef Glenys Morgan this evening as she cooks through the winter season Italian style. Italians are crazy about their food all year long and tonight's menu high lights the best of winter.   Creating the perfect pasta and risotto is essential to this cuisine and Chef Glenys will demonstrate both hearty dishes tonight.  Plus we will have a delicious salad with an Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette, Roast Pork and a wonderful citrus tiramisu.  Are you hungry yet?

Here is the full menu:

Winter salad with mixed greens, roasted pears drizzled with a chocolate balsamic dressing

Pasta with a fresh take on tomato sauce - with citrus and oven roasted tomatoes

Creamy Mushroom Risotto - made fast by using a pressure cooker method

Chard Stuffed Roasted Pork Loin

Orange and Grapefruit Tiramisu - enjoy citrus season with a new version of the classic dessert

Couples Cook for Valentines (Participation) - Wednesday, February 8th - $ 75 per person

Chef Robert Vaillancourt - SOLD OUT

Cooking together for Valentines!   Join Chef Robert for this fun-filled hands on class and get ready to plan an extra special "dinner in" this Valentine's Day.  Chef Robert will guide the group through his decadent menu that he has designed to create a romantic and memorable meal.  Sign up today and experience the "passion" of cooking!  On the menu:

Grilled Prawns with Orange and Tomato Salsa

Spinach Pistachios Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast

Lemon Oregano Orzo

Grilled Asparagus

Chocolate Lave Cake and Berries

Perfect Prime Rib - Saturday, February 11th & 25th - $55 plus hst 12 - 3 pm

Chef Chris Beall   - Both classes SOLD OUT - Repeating in March

Learn to cook perfect prime rib! We are going all out this afternoon with a fantastic dinner menu with Slow Roasted Prime Rib as the "Main Event". Join Chef Chris Beall as he teaches us the secret to creating a high end restaurant quality dinner with all the fixings....even Yorkshire pudding! From buying the roast, prepping it, cooking and carving - all will be covered. Plus round out the meal with a terrific appetizer, salad and a dessert that can carry through the busy party season. Wow - doesn't get much better than this! On the menu:

Stuffed Mushroom Caps - stuffed with cheese & fresh herbs then baked au gratin and topped with balsamic syrup

Deconstructed Caesar Salad - romaine hearts, freshly made sourdough crostini, fresh caesar dressing drizzle, baked parmesan crumble

Slow roasted AAA Prime Rib Roast - rubbed with garlic, thyme, cracked pepper, rock salt and whiskey and served with a Porcini mushroom demi glace and horseradish cream

Yorkshire Puddings - baked with parmesan and green onion

Steamed Broccoli - topped with Béarnaise Sauce

Roast Yukon Gold Potato Wedges

Chocolate Panna Cotta

Savoring India - Thursday, February 16 - $55 plus hst

Chef Cindy Low SOLD OUT

Ah, savoring India! Join Chef Cindy Low as she prepares an Indian feast, so full of rich flavors and exotic spices that you will be magically transported to India. One of the menu's highlights is Chef Cindy's incredibly tasty butter chicken - learn how to make this at home and you'll never order take-out again! Learn about one of the world's most fascinating and complex cuisines, including Indian spices, masalas, and cooking techniques. On the menu:

Mulligatawny - the classic Indian "pepper water" soup with chicken, lentils and apples

Indian Caesar salad with spiced naan croutons, light ginger-garlic dressing

Kheema mattar - minced beef curry with peas

Butter chicken - everyone's favorite - tender morsels of chicken cooked in a delicious tomato-cream sauce

Basmati rice

Masala chai

Seafood Spectacular - Monday, February 20th, $55 per person

Chef Glen Zoteck - SOLD OUT

For Seafood Lovers Only! We are so lucky here on the west coast to have a bounty of seafood to enjoy.  Join Chef Glen as he dishes up some of his favourite creations from the sea.  Cooking seafood to perfection takes some skill and technique and Chef Glen will share all passion and knowledge with us.  On the menu:

Seafood Chowder - salmon, clams and bay shrimp

Roasted Oysters with Chorizo Sausage

Mussels and Mashed Potatoes with saffron cream

Smoked Salmon Pasta, fresh dill, capers and creme fraiche

Beer Battered Ling Cod, Fennel slaw served with a remoulade sauce

Global Vegetarian - Thursday, February 23 - $55 plus hst

Chef Cindy Low

Entertaining vegetarians? Chef Cindy Low presents a tasty vegetarian menu tonight, with famous dishes from around the world. First stop is Asia, to sample Vietnamese salad rolls, a spicy Thai soup and the famous Pad Thai noodles. Then we're off to Italy for butternut squash risotto and tiramisu. Learn about different cooking techniques, spices and flavors as Chef Cindy goes Global Vegetarian. On the menu:

Vietnamese salad rolls with spicy peanut sauce

Tom kha soup - spicy Thai soup with mushrooms, tomatoes, galangal, lemongrass, lime and coconut milk

Pad Thai - the famous Thai rice noodles dish, with organic smoked tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, peanuts, Bangkok style

Butternut squash and roasted chestnut risotto, with Parmigiano Reggiano

Tiramisu - everyone's favorite Italian dessert

Unique Scotch Tasting  Monday, February 27th - $59 plus hst

West Coast Wine Education SOLD OUT

Join our local scotch expert for an informative and interesting session exploring  single malt scotches. You will learn about the different scotch regions, and how that influences the final taste and aromas of the different scotches. Our expert will guide you through the tasting experience, so you can appreciate the subtle differences between each sample. A total of four different scotches will be tasted and discussed in this fascinating look at single malts.

French Bistro - Tuesday, February 28th - $55 plus hst

Chef Glenys Morgan SOLD OUT

French Bistro at its best!  Join Chef Glenys Morgan this evening as she dishes up bistro fare that's reminiscent of a streetside cafe in Paris; at home open some French wine and have friends over. The secret of the beef - it's "cured" with a salt and pepper crust, then roast to perfection, and make extra for a baguette lunch. Serve the shrimp in classic gratin dishes, or in a skillet on the table family style with crusty bread. This dinner is classic bistro fare, with a few tricks and loads of French flare. On the menu:

Caramelised Onion and Gruyère Breads with Truffle Butter
Roasted Shrimp with Tomatoes, Capers and Pernod
Skillet Roasted Sirloin Roast- carved and served with Demi-glace, red
wine and mustard sauce
Roast Potatoes "Frites" with Rosemary- the secret is the coating that gives these potatoes a rich brown colour, crunchy bite and a soft fluffy centre
Braised Endive and Apples with Grapes
Tartes Spontanée- glorious apple tarts with Grand Marnier and crème
fraîche