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AFTERNOON TEA TIME. Treat yourself and your friends during the holiday season by joining us for a relaxing afternoon tea. You’ll enjoy a champagne cocktail paired with sweet and savory delicacies and learn a little about tea, how to make it and how to serve it as you delight in:
Starter:
Poinsettia (Champagne -Cranberry cocktail);
Speculaas Cookies.
INSTRUCTOR: Juan Gonzalez, Cooking School Manager $35
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(For Ages 21 & Up)
AFTERNOON TEA TIME. Treat yourself and your friends during the holiday season by joining us for a relaxing afternoon tea. You’ll enjoy a champagne cocktail paired with sweet and savory delicacies and learn a little about tea, how to make it and how to serve it as you delight in:
Starter:
Poinsettia (Champagne -Cranberry cocktail);
Speculaas Cookies.
INSTRUCTOR: Juan Gonzalez, Cooking School Manager $35
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(For Ages 18 & Up) LOCAL CHEF. HANDS-ON. Learn to recreate some of your favorites at home. A unique trick will be revealed in this menu that includes: Pot-Stickers (Pan-fried dumplings) served with Ginger/soy dipping sauce
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Moo Goo Gai Pan Beef Fried Rice INSTRUCTOR: Dorothy Huang, Cookbook Author & Cooking Instructor $65
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(For Ages 18 & Up)
HANDS-ON. Although this ancient ingredient can be eaten as is, you may be surprised to learn that you can make an entire meal that features the complex flavors of chocolate. The menu includes;
Chocolate-coveredBaked Brie with Strawberries served with Crostini;
Spinach & Tangerine Salad with Chocolate-Balsamic Vinaigrette & Toasted Almonds;
Cocoa & Coffee-crusted Beef Tenderloin
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Couples Cook: Chinese New Year Dinner Hands-on Wok in the Year of the Rat with Dorothy Huang! Bring someone special to share the joy of preparing a festive Chinese New Year feast. Ensure good fortune, good health, happiness, and prosperity by learning to make: Lobster Spring Roll served with sweet and sour sauce Wok-Seared filet Mignon with Shitake Mushrooms Good Fortune Salmon
Chicken longevity Rice Noodles New Year Cake $140.00 Pricing per couple
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(For Ages 18 & Up)COUPLES. HANDS-ON. Spend an evening learning to make classic French dishes. Salad of Frisee, Roquefort & Bacon; Steak au Poivre (Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Sauce);
Pommes Anna (Thinly Sliced Layers of Potatos); Haricots Verts (French Green Beans); and Chocolate Soufflés. Participants should dress with kitchen safety in mind. Completely closed shoes & long hair pulled back. $140 per Couple
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(For Ages 21 & Up)
COUPLES. HANDS-ON. Roses are red, Violets are blue. Nothing says LOVE, like when I'm cooking with YOU! Enjoy this romantic evening as you and your significant other learn to make and then enjoy:
Kir Royales;
Iceberg Wedge with Green Goddess Dressing;
Filet Mignons with Morels & Tarragon-Marsala Sauce;
Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Butter;
Blue Cheese-Potato Gratin;
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; and
Cherries Jubilee over Ice Cream. $180 per couple.
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COUPLES. HANDS-ON. Roses are red, Violets are blue. Nothing says LOVE, like when I'm cooking with YOU! Enjoy this romantic evening as you and your significant other learn to make and then enjoy:
Kir Royales;
Iceberg Wedge with Green Goddess Dressing;
Filet Mignons with Morels & Tarragon-Marsala Sauce;
Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Butter;
Blue Cheese-Potato Gratin;
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; and
Cherries Jubilee over Ice Cream. $180 per couple.
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(For Ages 21 & Up)
COUPLES. HANDS-ON. Roses are red, Violets are blue. Nothing says LOVE, like when I'm cooking with YOU! Enjoy this romantic evening as you and your significant other learn to make and then enjoy:
Kir Royales;
Iceberg Wedge with Green Goddess Dressing;
Filet Mignons with Morels & Tarragon-Marsala Sauce;
Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Butter;
Blue Cheese-Potato Gratin;
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; and
Cherries Jubilee over Ice Cream. $180 per couple.
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(For Ages 13 & Up)
HANDS-ON. Explore the tradition and taste of Texas Czech culture as you master the art of making delicious, pillowy kolache dough and a variety of fillings. Menu includes:
Fruit-filled Kolaches;
Cheese-filled Kolaches;
Poppy Seed-filled Kolaches; and Sausage Kolaches.$60.00
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(For Ages 18 & Up)
HANDS-ON. Let the good times roll as Chef Sonia shares her tips for preparing a classic Creole menu. Celebrate Mardi Gras as you make and then enjoy:
Fried Boudin Balls;
Creole Crab Dip with Garlic Crostini;
Crawfish Etoufee with Blackened Red Snapper served with White Rice; and
Chocolate Pecan Praline Brownie. $65 per person.
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HANDS-ON. Tonight you will enjoy making this meal accented with everyone's favorite pork product at home - or using the components paired with other dishes for a less bacon-intense meal:
Bacon, Pear, & Humboldt Fog Salad;
Pork Tenderloin with Bacon, Fennel & Carrots;
Bacon, Basil & Blue Cheese-stuffed Grilled Tomatoes; and
Bacon S'Mores.
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff - $60 per person.
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HANDS-ON. Add the art of making this popular French street food, crepes, to your repertoire. Tonight you'll get the basics of making the batter, details on the type of pan to use and then cook some and make delicious fillings made with love. Tonights menu includes:
Chicken, Sweet Corn & Red Pepper Crepes;
Chocolate Crepes with Mascarpone & Toffee;
Chocolate Crepes with Orange & Chocolate Sauces; and
Chocolate Crepes with Fresh Strawberries. $65 per person.
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HANDS-ON. A trattoria is a casual Italian eatery where the menus are written on the chalkboard, the food is served family-style and service is casual. Learn how to make these Italian favorites tonight and create your own trattoria-style meal at home:
Deep-Fried Anchovy Olives with Marinated Artichokes;
Ricotta & Fennel Meatballs;
Veal Saltimbocca with Sauteed Kale; and
Chocolate & Hazelnut Pastries.
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff - $65 per person.
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DEMONSTRATION. In this one hour, lunch-time class, learn how to step up your brunch game with these lovable recipes. You will taste:
Easiest Cream Biscuits with Ham & Jam;
Buckwheat Crepes with Creamy Leeks & Baked Eggs;
Sour Cherry Pecan Granola Yogurt Parfait; and
Champagne Floats.
INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Joe, CM Cooking School Instructor $25 per person.
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(For Ages 16 & Up) HANDS-ON. Learn how to make a festive centerpiece that features fresh flowers. You'll pick up tips on the elements of design as one of our Floral experts guides you through making your own seasonal arrangement of flowers that you’ll take with you at the end of class.
Participants who are 21 or over will sample wines that are perfect for sharing on the big night. Light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be available to all. $70
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(For Ages 16 & Up)HANDS-ON. Create these delectable French treats that will leave your guests giddy with joy.
Instructor: Rebecca Adler, Baker Noel $60
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. Create authentic Spanish paella at home after you’ve perfected your techniques by working with our experts. Learn about regional variations and how to make a meal of it as you create: Assorted Spanish Appetizers at the start of class; Valencia Paella; Chorizo & Pork Paella;and Seafood Paella. $65
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HANDS-ON. Elevate your skills as you learn to make fresh pasta and three classic sauces:
Handmade Spaghetti
Roasted Tomato Sauce;
Cacio e Pepe (Cheese & Black Pepper)
Shrimp Scampi; and
Holiday Biscotti
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff $60
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(For Ages 16 & Up) FEATURED CHEF.DEMONSTRATION. Discover why pizzas baked in pans are the hottest trend in the pizza world. Whether it's deep-pan Detroit-style or thin crusted, Roman-style, they all have amazing, crackly, buttery crusts & are well suited for baking in home ovens. You'll pick up tips from a pro as Peter Reinhart shows you how to make: Detroit-style Red-Stripe & Pepperoni Deluxe; Roman-style Bianca & Rossa Pizzas; Focaccia Genovese; Sicilian "Clams Casino" Pizza; & Grandma-style Pizza.$75
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HANDS-ON. BASICS. Your best friend in the kitchen, after your knife, should be your sauté pan. Learn to use it to your best advantage as you make:
Peppered Tuna Steaks with Brandy Sauce;
Chicken Provençale;
Filet Mignons with Mushrooms & Wine Sauce; and
Caramelized Pineapple Flambé.
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff $65
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(For Ages 21 & Up) SEASONAL SUPPER. Up & down the West Coast, throughout the boroughs of New York & now in Texas, this itinerant Argentine chef will use Texas produce & proteins to showcase the regional influences of his homeland.Cheese Bread; Ember Baked Squash with Gouda/ Torrontes; Grilled Fsh & Recado Rojo, Fennel,Citrus /Rose; Grilled Flank Steak, Roasted Root Vegetables, Sun-dried Tomato Aioli & Chimichurri Sauce/Malbec; Panqueque de Dulce de Leche with Grilled Fruit in Star Anise Syrup. $80
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HANDS ON. BASICS. HANDS-ON. BASICS. This basic class is great for the beginner or the seasoned cook. You'll learn the characteristics of a good knife and how to handle and care for this most prized tool of the kitchen. You'll practice basic cuts like slice, dice, julienne and chiffonade, and the fruits of your labor will become dinner. Bring a chef’s knife or purchase a Wüsthof knife at a discount at the class.$60
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HANDS ON. BASICS. HANDS-ON. BASICS. This basic class is great for the beginner or the seasoned cook. You'll learn the characteristics of a good knife and how to handle and care for this most prized tool of the kitchen. You'll practice basic cuts like slice, dice, julienne and chiffonade, and the fruits of your labor will become dinner. Bring a chef’s knife or purchase a Wüsthof knife at a discount at the class.$60
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(For Ages 18 & Up)HANDS ON. Join us tonight and learn to make these tasty stuffed treats in your own home. You'll impress your family and friends as you master stuffing pasta. After all your hard work you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor. Our menu is: Manicotti with Marinara Sauce; Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce; and Tortellini with Sage Butter Sauce Instructor: Central Market Cooking School Staff
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HANDS-ON. You'll score a touchdown with this menu at your Super Bowl Party after you've learned to make:
Cheesy Crab Dip;
New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp;
Asian Stickey Pork Ribs;
Chipotle Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings; and
Mini-Goat Cheese & Fig Tarts.
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff $60
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HANDS-ON. Practice the techniques needed to make this luxurious meal that includes everyone's favorites:Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry & Port Dressing; Steak with Bearnaise Sauce; Butter Roasted Lobster Tails; Pan-roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms & Herbs; and Chocolate Souffle Tarts. $70
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. BASICS. Pick up tips on how to make the perfect sushi rice; learn a little about the essential ingredients; and then rock out, learning to roll your own. Menu includes: Cucumber & Smoked Salmon Maki Zushi; Chefs Selection Nigiri; Inside-out California Roll; and Kamikaze Roll. $70
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(For Ages 18 & Up)HANDS-ON.
Who doesn't the ultimate hand food? We’ll share some tips and you'll practice the techniques needed to make fresh corn tortillas, a variety of tacos, and all the sides that complement them in this menu that includes: Agua Fresca;
Roasted Tomato Salsa & Guacamole; Tacos Al Pastor;
Fish Tacos with Tropical Salsa;
Puffy Chicken Tacos; Grilled Portobello Mushroom Tacos
INSTRUCTOR: April Gutierrez; CM Cooking School Staff $65
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. Spend an evening learning to cook some of the best our great state has to offer. A representative from Texas Parks & Wildlife will be on hand to discuss game management, fishing & hunting. You'll divide into teams and perfect your techniques as you create these recipes inspired by German classics:Spicy, Breaded, Fried Wild Boar Cutlets; Duck Legs with Roasted Vegetables; and
Venison Medallions with Juniper-Black Pepper Brandy Sauce. $65
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(For Ages 18 & Up) FEATURED CHEF. DEMONSTRATION. Hailed as "the fishmonger czar of the Gulf region," Chef Flynn will unlock the mysteries of great seafood cooking. No matter what your skill level, you'll pick up tips from the chef of one of the most notable seafood restaurants in the country as he makes: Tempura Shrimp,Vietnamese Glaze, Thai Mirliton Salad; Tuna Muffuletta-Nicoise Salad with Crispy Poached & Fried Egg; Parmesan- crusted Catch-of-the-Day; & Maple/Bourbon Pralines. $75
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HANDS-ON. Liven up your mid-week meals with this simple, yet extra tasty, seafood dinner. You'll pick up useful tips on proper seafood handling and cooking techniques as you make:
Shrimp Salad with Basil & Feta;
Sauteed Snapper with Lemon & Capers;
Orzo Risotto; and
Roasted Strawberries with Vanilla Creme Anglaise.
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff $60
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