Winter in Italy - Tuesday, March 6th - $55 plus hst
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
Pasta, Risotto and Ragu! - Wednesday, March 7th - $55 plus hst
Chef Robert Vaillancourt
Italian Dishes everyone loves! Pasta, Risotto and Ragu are three hearty classics that are on everyone's favourite's list. Join Chef Robert in our kitchen tonight and learn the techniques to make these dishes to perfection at home. From cooking a flavourful ragu to creating a creamy risotto all will be covered. Plus we will finish off a delicious Italian style dessert. On the menu:
Intoxicating Mushroom Pasta - wonderful flavour of mushrooms with a delicious cream sauce with a hit of brandy
Pear and Gorganzola Risotto - a risotto with fresh pear and creamy rich gorganzola
Homestyle Chicken Ragu - a rich ragu made with chicken, tomatoes, capers served with pasta
Mascarpone Nests filled with Liqueur topped Fruit
Perfect Prime Rib - Saturday, March 10th - $55 plus hst 12 - 3 pm
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Chef Chris Beall
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
A Hot Loaf, A Big Bowl & a Sweet Finish - Monday, Mar 12th - $55 plus hst
Chef Gleny Morgan
Take the chill off! Soup is a warm remedy for a cold winter night. Tonight, Chef Glenys Morgan is here to demonstrate a trio of countryside soups - Mexican, Tuscan or French we have a soup to please all palates. Hearty and satifying enough for dinner and leftovers will make for a great hot lunch. We have a "hot loaf" of rustic bread to go with each soup and 3 easy desserts to finish the meal on a sweet note. Soups on! On the menu:
Chicken Tortilla Soup paired with Corn Bread
Tuscan Kale White Bean Soup paired with Foccacia - a staple from the region
Buttered Onion Soup with Classic Baguette - whole onions buttered and roasted then turned into a delicious soup
Kalhua Flan
Affogatto - hot espresso served over ice cream
A French Cheese plate with fruit
Taste of Mexico - Wednesday, March 14th - $55 plus hst
Chef Alan Dee
The warming flavours of Mexico! We are all craving sun and warm weather by this time of year so lets bring it to the kitchen with Mexican cuisine. Chef Alan Dee is back with a sunny menu of some of his favourite dishes from south of the border. We will learn the techniqes for making delish fish tacos and the popular Tortilla soup...plus more Grab a friend and travel south with us this evening!
On the menu:
Mayan Prawn Cocktail with Avocade and Chipotle Chilis
Fish Tacos with the fixin's
Sopa Azteca - Tortilla soup with Chicken
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Sage Rub served with Chimichurri Sauce
Mexican Cilantro Rice
Mexican Fried Bananas served with Coconut Ice Cream
Instant Gourmet Meals in under 30 Min. - Monday, March 26 - $55 plus hst
Chef Glen Zoteck
In a hurry for dinner? No problem! We are all looking for ideas to get great food on the table in a hurry. Chef Glen Zoteck returns with a class designed around quick and easy delicious meals that are perfect for the weeknight rush. From a soup and salad to a great steak, we will cover it all tonight...with these recipes in hand, you will earn points with the family and feed them quality healthy food at the same time. Sign up today and say no to take out! On the menu:
Indian Curried Lentil and Carrot Soup
Sesame Chicken Salad - soy, chili lime dressing
Creamy pancetta, Cherry tomato and Parmesan Pasta
Steak with Porcini mushroom sauce
Balsamic glazed veggies
Apple Ricotta tart with Ice Cream
French Bistro - Tuesday, March 27th - $55 plus hst
Chef Glenys Morgan
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
Easy Spanish Tapas - Thursday, March 29 - $55 plus hst
Chef Cindy Low
Viva Espana! Join Chef Cindy Low as she dishes up Spanish tapas, the delightful, bite-sized morsels served in every bar and cafe in Spain to accompany your drinks. Chef Cindy offers classic and contemporary tapas, all quick and easy, as well as a version of Arroz con pollo - one of Spain's famous rice dishes. On the menu:
Warm chorizo and tomato salad with Manchego cheese
Pinchitos morunos - grilled marinated pork or beef kebabs
Gambas al ajillo - prawns tossed with garlic, chili, parsley and a splash of brandy
Patates y alioli - potatoes with Spain's famous garlicky mayonnaise
Marinated olives
Wilted spinach, pine nuts and raisins
Arroz con pollo - chicken with rice, ham, green beans, tomatoes, saffron
