May 2012

PIZZA PRESTO! - Thursday, May 3rd - $55 plus hst, 6-9 pm

Chef Glenys Morgan

Have you always wanted to learn the secrets of pizza making?  We will spend an evening demystifying the art of pizza dough, sauce and toppings.   You will learn how to make pizza in the oven, on the grill and on a pizza stone. Find out why making your own pizza is worth the effort!

It's all about the crust- the chewy, tender, smoky, thin crust, from the grill or the oven.
A no-knead crust, top-notch ingredients, and the "pies" are ready in minutes.  On the menu:

Red Sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil- the Margherita
Golden Potato, Burrata and Caramelized Onion
Fresh Italian Sausage and Fennel
Pizza Bianco- the salad dressed pizza
Multi-Mushroom White Pizza
Good Green Pizza- broccoli rabe, chiles and two cheeses with roasted garlic

PERFECT PRIME RIB - Saturday, May 5th - $55 plus hst, 12 - 3 pm SOLD OUT

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

CARIBBEAN FLAVOUR - Wednesday, May 9th - $55 plus hst, 6-9pm

Chef Robert Vaillancourt

It is time for the islands to come to us! The weather is turning and the flavours are popping with this amazing menu from Chef Robert! Close your eyes and open up your senses and you might actually be able to hear the steel drums as you take in all of the amazing smells and tastes.

On the menu:

Napa Cabbage Slaw with Lime Honey Dressing

Jamaican Spice Shrimp - shrimp marinated in Jamaican jerk seasoning and paired with mango and red onion

Island Pork Tenderloin - pork tenderloin rubbed with garlic and island spices and cooked with a spicy glaze

Cumin Scented Rice - brown rice flavoured with cumin and a touch of tomato

Coconut Pineapple Cake - the perfect combination, coconut and pineapple! The cake is kept moist by pouring a coconut milk mixture on it before frosting.

ASIAN KITCHEN - Thursday, May 10 -$55 plus hst, 6-9pm
Chef Cindy Low

Asian food tonight? Join Chef Cindy Low as she cooks her way around Asia. Learn about the flavors of Thai, Szechuan, Indian and other Asian cuisines as she demystifies lemongrass, Asian sesame paste, tamarind, turmeric, saffron and other ingredients, as well as Asian cooking techniques. On the menu:

Thai lettuce wraps with minced turkey, chilies, cilantro and lime
Asian rice noodle salad with Szechuan sesame-chili dressing, organic greens, snow peas, scallions, roasted peanuts
Sticky, sweet and sour tamarind prawns, served with sweet chili and cucumber relish
South Indian chicken mango curry with coconut milk

Basmati rice

Sweetened yogurt with saffron and pistachios

BAKE WITH MOM! - Saturday, May 12th - $55 plus hst, 12-3pm

Master Baker Jenna Perreault

What better way to celebrate your mom than spending the day with her baking up some amazing treats! Jenna Perreault is a new addition to the Eden West team and is very excited to share her knowledge and love of baking with you. The menu is sure to please mom and no doubt you as well. On the menu:

White Chocolate Sour Cherry Scones - with homemade devonshire cream and jam

Mini Strawberry Short Cake with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cream - Vanilla bean layered cake with macerated strawberries and fresh whipped cream

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes - moist chocolate cake with a raspberry cheesecake filling

Luscious Lemon Parfait - Tart lemon cake with a light lemon cream, layered with fresh blueberries and fresh whipped cream.

NOODLES OF THE WORLD - Tuesday, May 15th - $55 plus hst, 6-9 pm

Chef Alan Dee 

Discover why all the cultures in the East have a great noodle dish that is central to their cuisine.  Enjoy an exotic trip to tantalize your taste buds!  On the menu:

" Ants Climbing on a Tree " Cellophane noodles with ground pork ( China )

Mamak Mee Goreng ( Malaysian) ( Yellow noodles, potato, chicken, and squid )

Soba Noodles with Wakame  ( Japan )

Fragrant Ginger Chicken with Noodles (Singapore)

Wok Tossed Beef with Glass Noodles  ( Vietnam )

ITALIAN KITCHEN (PARTICIPATION) - Wednesday, May 16 - $75 plus hst, 6-9pm

Chef Cindy Low

Buon appetito! Learn how to make some favorite Italian dishes in this very hands-on participation class. Chef Cindy Low will guide you though an Italian meal, family style, from appetizer to dessert. A great treat for yourself, your partner, your friends or for Mother's Day! On the menu:

Organic greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette, pears and crisp pancetta

Cannelloni stuffed with crab, spinach, ricotta and mozzarella - baked in a creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Parmigiana - herb-crusted chicken fillet topped with a marinara sauce and smoked caciocavallo cheese
Apple crostata, with maple cinnamon whipped cream - quick and delicious apple tartlets

SUMMER BBQ - Thursday, May 24 - $55 plus hst, 6-9 pm ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

Chef Glen Zotek

It's time to spark up the BBQ and learn some new techniques that are sure to be popular at your next cookout.  Easy entertaining or al fresco dining with family, it's all here in this class!  We show you how easy it can be.   On the menu:

Grilled pizza - Pesto, goat cheese, portobello mushrooms and peppers

Cedar planked BBQ Salmon with maple glaze

Korean Style BBQ Short ribs

Balsamic Glazed vegetables

Grilled pineapple with mascarpone and Dulce de Leche

THE PERFECT BITE - EASY APPETIZERS - Tuesday, May 29th - $55 plus hst, 6-9pm

Chef Glenys Morgan

Are you looking for an easy party line-up that's short on effort but big on style?  Well this is the class for you!  Chef Glenys Morgan will be making a mix of small bites using the new chip maker by Top Chip featured in our recent newsletter.  She will also show you a variety of plating ideas - from spoons and small plates to demitasse, shot glasses and skewers.  She will discuss how plating and garnishes can take your appetizer presentation to the next level!  On the menu: