May
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Salads take center stage for spring and summer! These favorite recipes for main course salads feature flavors and ingredients from several cuisines. These dishes look and taste so good you’ll want to serve them to family and guests alike.
11:00am - 1:30pm
Demonstration
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Salads take center stage for spring and summer! These favorite recipes for main course salads feature flavors and ingredients from several cuisines. These dishes look and taste so good you’ll want to serve them to family and guests alike.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Cancelled
Instructor:
Don Govoni
Description:
Don returns to continue his tour through Emilia-Romagna. This time he stops in the city of Bologna and its province. Long considered the capital of Italian gastronomy, Bologna has a rich (in more ways than one!) culinary tradition. Join Don as he presents dishes and recipes you may never have seen in restaurants in the United States.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine and Food
Instructors:
Rita Heikenfeld and Ron Wilson
Description:
Join Rita and Ron for a Mexican Fiesta! Rita devotes space in her herb garden for the special herbs and spices of Mexico. You’ll learn how to grow and use these and other culinary herbs in this fun-filled class. Bring your garden questions for Ron who will be wearing his special "Garden Doc" hat.
11:00am - 1:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Susan Diehl
Description:
Who says soup is just for fall and winter? Come discover some cool and not so cool summer soups that will inspire your imagination and light up your taste buds.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Completely satisfying, light and fresh, these pasta dishes are packed with the bountiful flavors of summer. Market fresh produce and herbs will take these pasta dishes over the top. Janet’s finale is a scoop of incredibly delicious ice cream. You won’t want to miss it!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Lisa Cooper Holmes
Description:
You won’t have to battle the crowds at the fair or summer festival in order to enjoy cool and creamy sweet treats. Lisa will take you for a trip down memory lane with her county fair and soda shop confections. Come and sample the goodness!
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Demonstration
June
Instructors:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs, Dave Schmerr and Chip Emmerich
Description:
Join us as we once again go on a field trip and meet Cincinnati winemaker, Chip Emmerich, as he discusses Burnet Ridge wines and leads the group on a tour of his winery and pairs his wines to Leigh’s new al fresco menu. Leigh will bring lunch and you will enjoy appetizers and wine while watching a demonstration of the main course. Class size is limited – so register early!
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine and Food
On Location
Instructor:
John Bostick
Description:
John continues with the second in his series on pairing traditional summer fare with classic sauces. Grilled fish will be accompanied with bright and flavorful sauces that John will prepare for you.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Jaime Carmody
Description:
Jaime is ready to play with food and fire! You won’t be joining the circus, but you will “Ooh” and “Ahh” as Jaime amazes you with her torch skills. This is your chance to eat a brûlée for every meal!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Carol Tabone
Description:
Versatile and adaptable, pasta is just plain fun to eat no matter what the season! In this class, you will learn the difference between good pasta and great pasta. Carol will teach you the correct way to cook pasta while she prepares four of her favorites for you to enjoy.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
If you want to learn some skills in the kitchen, we invite teens to don an apron and start chopping and preparing their own Chinese take-out. Our staff will work with each group to help them learn proper technique and kitchen safety while making a really great meal.
11:00am - 1:00pm
Hands-On
for Teens
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Picnics, potlucks and back porch parties are all perfect for this pack & go menu. It’s easy to make ahead and pack into your basket for the ride over. This not-your-usual picnic fare gets rave reviews for great taste and unique presentation.
11:00am - 12:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Susan Diehl
Description:
Too hot to heat up the kitchen? Kick back and chill with these cool chicken salads. There is always room in your recipe file for more tasty and unique main course salads to serve during steamy summer months.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Join Janet as she prepares an easy summer party menu that celebrates the outdoors! Her dishes are filled with flavors and colors that are bright, direct and uncomplicated. A menu that’s perfect for those soon-to-be warm summer nights.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Enroll yourself, your college-aged son or daughter, newlyweds or anyone else who wants to learn or improve skills in the kitchen. Leigh will cover food and kitchen safety, how to read a recipe, knife skills, mise en place, stocking a pantry and more. Each student will don an apron and prep, practice and prepare in our kitchen with our staff. Register early, class size is limited to 12 adult students.
10:00am - 1:30pm
Hands-On
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Enroll yourself, your college-aged son or daughter, newlyweds or anyone else who wants to learn or improve skills in the kitchen. Leigh will cover food and kitchen safety, how to read a recipe, knife skills, mise en place, stocking a pantry and more. Each student will don an apron and prep, practice and prepare in our kitchen with our staff. Register early, class size is limited to 12 adult students.
10:00am - 1:30pm
Hands-On
Instructor:
Susan Diehl
Description:
A parade of All-American favorites will greet you for this July 4th holiday spread. Grab the red, white and blue napkins and slide your chair up to the table. Feel free to create this menu at home for friends and family. Salute to summer!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Laura Rinsky
Description:
Fish is a natural for long summer days. It’s quick, easy to prepare, nutritious and great tasting. Laura and Carol’s passion for seafood is exemplified in this class of extraordinary fish dishes. You’ll find all of their recipes as cool as a summer breeze!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
July
Instructor:
Ellen Mueller
Description:
Need an exciting new “Date Night” idea? Why not join us for a cooking class? Ellen’s classes are a blast for Girl’s Night Out or Friend’s Night Out! Quality time spent in our kitchen will make it a night to remember – new foods and new experiences!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructor:
Richard Prince
Description:
Back by popular demand, Richard joins us to introduce the novice and the seasoned pie-maker to his incredibly flaky pie crust. Each student will make a lard crust to take home. That’s not all! Richard dresses up 5 of his flaky crusts with seasonal fruit and other delectable fillings. If pie is your favorite dessert, you won’t want to miss this!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructor:
Penny Behnes
Description:
Recently returned from a culinary trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Penny is eager to teach this fresh and vibrant cuisine to our students. She’ll make authentic Thai food from scratch and share her tales of adventure and culinary daring!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
We wanted more of our Facebook Friends to have a chance at a fun summer class. This promises to be an ant-free picnic here at The Cooking School! Leigh has packed the menu with great foods fit for easy outdoor dining.
11:00am - 1:00pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Fresh fruit desserts are a natural for summer eating and entertaining. This is the season that makes us yearn for the fresh taste and vibrant colors of seasonal fruits, especially berries. Janet has created desserts that dress up fruit with style and flavor yet remain simple to prepare. The difficult thing about these desserts is deciding which one to make first!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Leigh lets the Geni out the bottle and shares her recipes for an exciting Middle Eastern menu. Exotic and complex flavors combine to make a magical culinary hands-on experience. We wish that you would join us!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Dave Schmerr
Description:
The hot days and warm nights of summer call for food that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat! Carol’s dishes are perfect for a summer party as they can be served at room temperature making you a happy host! Dave’s wine selection will complement the food perfectly!
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine and Food
Instructor:
Susan Diehl
Description:
Join Susan as she continues her tart series and inspires us with some mouth watering tarts using summer’s freshest produce. These tarts can be a main course or a side to any picnic or dinner.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Janet Hontanosas
Description:
You’ll get a first-hand experience on how to make this sublime dish, crisp on the outside with a chewy interior. The dough is a snap to make and is the perfect meal on a warm summer evening. After you have tried Janet and Carol’s technique, you’ll never eat delivered pizza again!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Janet Hontanosas
Description:
You’ll get a first-hand experience on how to make this sublime dish, crisp on the outside with a chewy interior. The dough is a snap to make and is the perfect meal on a warm summer evening. After you have tried Janet and Carol’s technique, you’ll never eat delivered pizza again!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructor:
David Warda
Description:
Join David Warda, cookbook author and artist, for this Middle Eastern-Mediterranean menu inspired by the cuisines of Morocco, Lebanon and Greece. David’s delicious food and entertaining stories will make it a night to remember.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
August
Instructor:
Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Plump, juicy tomatoes are one of summer’s sweetest gifts and they get top billing in this informative class. Late summer brings an abundance of this versatile fruit, ripe with flavor and aroma. Join Janet as she prepares these terrific tomato dishes.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Be your own personal chef! Leigh presents three simply delicious dishes that will have your family eagerly anticipating dinner. Her tried and true recipes are ones you will want to add to your “go to” favorites.
11:00am - 12:30pm
Demonstration
Description:
Visit the Cooking School from 10:00am – 12noon and have your knives professionally sharpened while you wait with our new Tru-Hone Commercial Knife Sharpener. $3.00 per paring knife and $5.00 each for all other knives in good condition.
Students attending classes in July 2012 will receive a coupon for two knives to be sharpened free of charge on August 4th only.
10:00am - 12:00pm
Knife Sharpening
Instructor:
Susan Diehl
Description:
While lemons are readily available all year long, nothing says summer better than food prepared with the tasty zing and recognizable scent of fresh lemons. This menu will liven your taste buds and cool you down!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Fans of Vera Bradley will want to join us for this delightful meal featuring recipes from her cookbook, Cooking With Friends. In this class, all students will receive a special gift from Vera Bradley and one lucky student will receive an extra special gift package. We plan to continue these inspired seasonal menus in the fall and winter.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Penny Behnes
Description:
Penny’s gluten-free classes are very popular and she is back with a class that will feature wonderful brunch items. Penny dispenses expert information on cooking gluten-free while she demonstrates her recipes. Whether you must adopt a gluten-free lifestyle or just want learn more about it, this is the perfect opportunity to come and enjoy a class during Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Wellness. A ticket to the festival is included with your class fee. Value $8.00.
11:00am - 1:30pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Janet Hontanosas
Description:
Eggplant is one of the most misunderstood vegetables at the market. It is much more versatile than it seems and it is much more than just baked with Parmesan. It can be grilled, roasted and sautéed. Janet will teach you how to select and prepare the perfect the eggplant.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Demonstration
Instructor:
Ellen Mueller
Description:
There’s still a lot of summer left to finesse your grill skills. “Grill Master” Ellen offers one last salute to backyard grilling. Late summer produce teams up with juicy steak to plate up an extraordinary meal.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructor:
Leigh Barnhart Ochs
Description:
Fortune smiles on those who learn to cook for themselves! Dine in with homemade Chinese takeout you can make in your own kitchen. The pot stickers and dipping sauce are a show-stopper and that’s just for openers. Join Leigh as she shows you how to make friends with a wok!
11:00am - 1:00pm
Hands-On
Instructors:
Susan Diehl and AJ Klein
Description:
Come discover how a simple rub or marinade can infuse flavor into your favorite meats and vegetables. Let’s light up the grill and your taste buds with the perfect combination of beer and food!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Beer and Food
Instructor:
Jaime Carmody
Description:
Cooking together is a simple pleasure and Jaime will show you how to enjoy staying in and making a delicious supper. Learn the basic techniques for mastering this quintessential meal. This is a great class for both experienced and novice chefs.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hands-On
Instructors:
Carol Tabone and Dave Schmerr
Description:
Carol and Dave take you on a journey into the heart of French cuisine. This class will stimulate your appetite and taste buds! With all the charm of the French countryside, you will feel right at home while you indulge in the robust flavors of this fabulous cuisine.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine and Food
Instructor:
John Bostick
Description:
Flavorful sauces continue to star in the last of John's sauce series. John will feature sauces that highlight great grilled food that celebrates the bounty of summer. Join John in our kitchen for technique and tips on sauce preparation.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration