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2006 Summer Cooking Class Schedule
Cookin’ with Carol at The Kitchen Store
4714 Little Road, Arlington, TX 76017 (817) 561-1200

All classes are $40 per person per class
Instructor: Carol Ritchie
Hands-on experience in all classes!
Class size is limited, sign up early!

All class fees are payable upon registration. Requests for refunds, credits, or transfers can only be granted prior to 48 hours before each class (this includes using gift certificates). We reserve the right to cancel or change the date or time of any class, if necessary, with notice and credit given to registered participants. Menus subject to change without notice. Students under 16 are welcome to attend (with paid registration), but must be accompanied by an adult with paid registration.

For further details, call: The Kitchen Store at (817) 561-1200

Thursday, July 13
Grill-Ahead Timesaver Meal Techniques
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Learn how to grill once during the week, then see how fast your meals will go together. Recipes include: Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad with Asian Dressing, Flank Steak Fajitas, Seasoned Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Texas Toast with an enhanced Barbecue Sauce, and Grilled Chicken Pasta with Artichoke Parmesan Sauce

Wednesday, July 19
Wine and Cheese Lover’s Cuisine
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Crispy Coated Goat Cheese Appetizer, Pear-Walnuts and Gorgonzola Salad, Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Red Peppers and Chablis Sauce, Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake. Also, the art of presenting a cheese board and wine pairing tips.

Thursday, July 20
Entertaining on a Budget
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Learn to stretch a dollar and still have that “wow” factor at your gatherings. Recipes include: Watermelon Sangria, Fiesta Corn and Bean Salad, Grilled Potato Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing, BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Blonde Brownies

Tuesday, August 1
Italian Cooking
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Italian Meatball & Spinach Wedding Soup, Homemade Gnocchi with Bolognese Sauce, Chicken Saltimbocca (chicken rolled with prosciutto and herbs) with creamy Polenta, and for dessert, delectable Tiramisù Parfaits. Now that’s Italian!

Thursday, August 3
Herbs and Spices Workshop
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Basic herbs and spices demystified! Mini Potato Appetizers with Seasoned/Spiced Sour Cream, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Saffron-Flavored Rice with Veggies, Mexican Hot Chocolate-Style Cake (with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla)

Tuesday, August 8
Grilling and BBQ Techniques
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Brandy-Ginger Shrimp/Apricot Glaze, Vegetable Kabobs, Beer Can Chicken, Barbecued Brisket, Colorful Baked Beans

Thursday, August 10
Easy Make-Ahead Meal Techniques
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Plan-ahead homestyle meals start here: Mini Meatloaf with Potato-Veggie Side, Pizza Stew with Italian Turkey Sausage, Savory Pork Chops and Dressing, Chicken and Rice Casserole, and Lemon-Herb Fish Fillet Packets with Veggies

Tuesday, August 15
Basic Knife Skills
(See July 6 description)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Thursday, August 17
Quick and Healthy Meals with Fresh Herbs 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Pesto and Herb Rice, Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Minted Zucchini Fritters, Herbed Vegetable Fish Bake, and Grilled Sirloin with Chimichurri Sauce and Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Tuesday, August 22
Simply Delicious Seafood
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Enjoy seafood in these tempting recipes: Herb-Poached Salmon with Cool Cucumber Sauce, Grilled Fish Tacos, Panko and Pecan-Crusted Sea Scallops, Louisiana-Style Barbecued Shrimp. Plenty of tips on choosing and preparing fresh seafood.

Thursday, August 24
Elegant Dining – Cooking with Wine
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
3-Cheese Fondue w/Kirsch, Filet Mignon w/Shiraz au Jus, Chardonnay Vegetable Risotto, Molten Chocolate Kahlúa Cake

Private Classes – Don’t see what you want? You choose the menu and date! Gather your family, friends, and co-workers (10 minimum) for a fun-filled private cooking class with Carol at The Kitchen Store. For details, call 817-561-1200.

Carol Ritchie, Cooking Instructor for 17 years, Cooking Expert for NBC 5, and Host of cable TV cooking show Cookin’ with Carol—a 2001 James Beard Award Nominee for “Best Local Television Cooking Show.” www.cookinwithcarol.com