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Caledonia Area Cooking Classes and Registration Information

May-September 2010 




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Jimmy Buffett “Margaritaville Restaurant Knock-off” Cooking Class

Thursday, July 15 
   6:30-9:00pm
$23.00
 
We’ll celebrate everything that is “Jimmy Buffett” from his music to his style to his food!
I will knock-off many classics from his famous “Margaritaville” restaurants located around the country and the Caribbean.
Use these recipes to tailgate or to have your own “Margaritaville” backyard BBQ.
We’ll be playing Jimmy’s best music while sampling such greats as...
Volcano Nachos,
Cheeseburger in Paradise,
"Jamaica Mistaka" Chicken wings,
Shrimp Margaritaville and
Key Lime Pie

I will also include other great “Margaritaville” recipes such as Pulled Pork with Guava BBQ Sauce and Gumbo.
Appropriate “Jimmy” attire is encouraged-just don’t blow out your flip-flops!

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Grilling in the Park!

**Featuring Wine Pairings by Uncorkt**

Thursday, July 22, 2010 
**6:00-9:00pm**
$35.00/person

Join me in the park for a fabulous evening of food and fun.
This year we have a whole menu prepared which is perfect for entertaining on a lovely summer evening
and “Uncorkt” will join us and pair the perfect wines for our meal.
You’ll sample...Whole Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce served with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Grilled Garlic Bread,
Smoked Idaho Potatoes and
Summer Peaches on the grill for dessert.

This class ONLY to be held at…
Crawford Park in Caledonia
In the Park Shelter located towards the back of the park.
Park is located behind K-mart and Pick n’ Save on 4 Mile Rd. & Douglas Ave.

For your comfort, please bring a chair and a non-alcoholic beverage.

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 Fruits & Vegetables of the Season

Thursday, August 26  
6:30-9:00pm
$23.00

Slow down, hit the Farmer’s Market’s and taste a little of what our short summer season has to offer.
Invite a few friends over, open a bottle of wine and enjoy…
Fried Green Tomatoes with Cherry Tomato Bruschetta,
Squid Ink Fettuccini with Blackberry- Asparagus Cream Sauce,
Tandoori Chicken with Tomato-Cucumber Raita and
Apple & Raspberry Sheet Pie

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Late Summer Dining al fresco using fresh Herbs & Spices

Thursday, September 16
6:30-9:00pm
$23.00

Some fresh new ideas for late summer dining on the patio using fresh herbs from your garden and
some of the freshest produce from local farmers markets. You’ll sample…
French Herbed Chicken served with Ratatouille (French Vegetable Casserole),
Lemon-Thyme Shrimp served with Thai Basil Stir-fried Noodles and
Minted Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert 

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“New” French Cooking ala Julie & Julia!

Thursday, October 7, 2010
6:30-9:00pm
$23.00/person

French cooking has made a comeback thanks to this very popular movie. Today you’ll sample some French classics that are sure to please such as...
Coquilles St. Jacques (scallops in a vermouth cream sauce)
Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup with Gruyere Toasts
Coq au Vin (stewed chicken in wine)
Gougeres (cheese puffs) and
Chocolate Mousse

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Updated Thanksgiving Classics

Thursday, November 4, 2010
6:30-9:00pm
$23.00/person

Tired of the same-old, same-old for Thanksgiving? These fabulous recipes will jazz up your gathering without straying too far from traditions. You’ll sample…
Herb-topped Sweet Potato Biscuits,
Lemon Herb Turkey, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Root Veggies,
“Too good” Thanksgiving Stuffing with Bratwurst, Apricots & Cranberries and
No-bake Pumpkin Mousse Tart

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Appetizer Buffet for the Holidays 2010

Thursday, December 2, 2010
6:30-9:00pm
$23.00/person

Appetizer parties are a fun & social way to entertain during the holidays. Come and enjoy some gourmet inspired recipes that are simple to prepare, yet will win rave reviews from family and friends. You’ll sample…
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese & Pear,
Blackened Shrimp with Pomegranate Salsa,
Saucy Bacon Wrapped Waterchestnuts,
Smoked Turkey & Cheddar Appetizer,
Spicy Pumpkin Dip with Garlic Pita Wedges and a simple, yet fabulous dessert…
Gingered Pound Cake with 5-spice Cream

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 To err is human, I try as hard as I can, but occasionally mistakes in dates/topics do happen and also, date changes sometimes occur after printing.
Please confirm all dates with location when registering. Thanks!


All classes are from 6:30-9:00pm unless otherwise noted.
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Click here for the Registration Form for Caledonia Area Cooking Classes

Please print out the Registration Form and mail it along with your payment 
to the address listed on the form.
This is for Caledonia area cooking classes only.
You register for all other cooking class locations directly with those locations.
Please see the "Cooking Class Locations" page of this website
for the registration information for all other locations.

All Caledonia classes are held at...
The East Side Community Center
6156 douglas Ave.
Racine, WI  53402
(unless otherwise indicated)


For questions please email me at Staci@cookingwithclass.us