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Cinnamon Rolls and Other Treats Class

Thursday March 14, 2013 – Thursday March 14, 2013

31801 Via Perdiz

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I have had so many of you ask me to teach my cinnamon rolls amongst other yummy treats but have not been able to fit them into any of my menus. Well, here is your chance to learn some of my most beloved treats! I am teaching some of my favorites that I know will become favorite baked goods in your household or go to’s for special and everyday occasions. These are also absolute favorites of my own dear family. I am also including one of my delicious cupcake recipes. I know…..it is about time!

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I am holding a special class this coming week only on Thursday, March 14th & 15th at 5:30 pm.

In this special class, I will be teaching how to make: My cinnamon and orange rolls (my personal favorite), My Banana Bread (almost a staple in our household….my kids could live off of this alone), My Monster cookies (another personal favorite!), and amazing Browned Butter Caramel Cupcakes (no words!).  Click here to find out more details concerning this class.

 

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Stuffed Flank Steak Class – Recap

I am so excited to have my site up! Here is a recap of my class this week for those of you that were here and for those that missed it. Check out my recipes as I will add a new one from each class. I know….exciting!

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Here is the delicious stuffed flank steak sitting on a marinara sauce I taught. Yes they are as good as they look…. probably better!

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For those of you that have attended my classes, you know how good my salads are. Well I have to tell you this salad is no exception! This will become one of your favorites…. I just know it.

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This dish may not be very photogenic, but it is absolutely AMAZING! Sauteed and seasoned mushrooms atop a bed of potato match sticks, finished off with fried eggs and a parsley chimichurri. One of my favorite dishes!

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These babies are some of the best rolls you have ever had the pleasure of meeting! They are filled with a melt-y cheesy goodness and takes a good roll to another level of amazing-ness. They were a crowd pleaser for sure!

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For the big finish…. A light (in texture) and fluffy cheesecake with berries. A perfect ending to a perfect meal!

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Here is a picture of me, my kitchen and a class in session. I love these fun gatherings in my kitchen!

 

cora's birthday copyHere is a wonderful gal Cora who chose to come to my cooking class on her birthday! See…. I told you they are fun!

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Look at the wonderful cheese inside those rolls! That would make anyone smile!

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My two beautiful assistants Lisa and Chelsea enjoying the fruits of their labor. It was a fabulous two nights with fabulous people! Thanks to all that came and enjoyed!

 

 

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Stuffed Flank Steak Class

Thursday March 7, 2013 – Thursday March 7, 2013

31801 Via Perdiz

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Hello Friends,

If the photos above are not making your mouth water….they should! And the picture of the dessert is not even included but should be. You my friends are going to love this menu. The flank steak I came up with one day in the kitchen at lunch time. My hubby and kids followed their noses down to the stove to see what was cooking and they took one bite and fell instantly in love! In fact, they gobbled up every last bite! I knew I had a winner right there and then. With the exception of the rolls which I also came up with while experimenting in kitchen, the other dishes were inspired by some of my favorite restaurants while on my last vacation. I took one bite and knew I would be recreating them. And boy did I!

Here is what we will have cooking in my next class: Stuffed Flank Steak (stuffed with an herbed cheese mix and spinach) served with a marinara sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms and Potato side dish (I served this one as my taster in the last class….to die for!), Roasted Banana Squash Salad with a Pancetta and Fig Vinaigrette (no words for how good this is), Cheese Stuffed Rolls (YUM!) and an amazing light and fluffy Cheesecake with Berries ( I usually make my cheesecakes dense, but after eating one like this in Park City, I am converted!).

I will be holding these classes on Thursday, March 7th at 5:30 and Friday, March 8th at 5:30.

I am thinking of teaching a “from scratch” fresh pasta class with some amazing sauces, foccacia rolls with a tomato tapanade, warm goat cheese salad with a guava vinaigrette and a peanut butter and chocolate semi freddo for dessert the following week on either Thursday March 14th or Friday March 15th or both if there is enough demand. This menu is also out of this world good! I will send out an email hopefully later this week about it with photos. But please let me know if any of you are interested in this class. I will not be having any other classes for the rest of the month of March. Once I hear back from you all I will let you know if I will hold this class or not. 

My limit for each class is 16 people. I first demonstrate how to make all the dishes and then we feast! So come hungry! The cost of each class is $60.00 per person. * Please note the price change. Let me know if you are interested and I will contact you with more information about the class and tentatively put your name on the reservation list. When I receive your check, I will reserve your spot (31801 Via Perdiz, Coto de Caza, CA 92679). My classes are filling up really fast so please let me know if you are interested before you send me a check to make sure there is an open spot. For cancellations, I require a “5 days before the class” notice for a refund.

I have had a lot of requests for private classes. I have taught gatherings for birthdays, couples classes, or just someone that wanted to learn a past menu and got a group of friends together to learn. I love doing these party- like classes and talk about a good time! Please feel free to contact me anytime if you are interested in doing such a class. I require 16 people for a private class.

Anyone is invited to attend, so please feel free to forward this on to your friends, neighbors and family. I hope you can join me for another gathering of delicious food and a fun night!

 

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Hello Friends!

Here we go…. my first website/blog is up and running! I am so excited to share my world of food with you all! For those of you who are not familiar with me or Gatherings…for the love of food, I am a huge lover of good… no scratch that…. amazing food that I share with others through my cooking classes. I believe that great meals bring people together (gatherings… large or small) and that is where magic happens! Enjoyable moments that create bonds and lasting memories with those we love and even those we have just met.

Anyone can learn to cook… really! You just need the right recipes, the right instructions and the right ingredients and tools. And once you learn how to make fabulous tasting food, you will learn to love the art of cooking!

On my website/ blog, I plan on sharing one recipe from each of my classes. I teach a planned, delicious menu two times a month. For those of you that live in my area and are interested in coming to my classes, you will be able to sign up and pay for a certain class right here.

I hope you will visit me here often and try my recipes out or even better…. Join me in one of my classes I hold right here in my kitchen. I love making new friends!

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TG Inspired Cooking Class

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Saturday February 23, 2013 – Saturday February 23, 2013

31801 Via Perdiz

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 I have open spots for both days this week. This menu is so good that I know you will be making these dishes again and again! Please let me know if you are interested in joining me for one of these classes!

You may be asking yourself…TG? What is TG? TG is the initials of one of my favorite eating spots. If you follow me on Instagram (jennyleeevans), you have read some of my posts about this place and how much I have frequented it. It is not often I eat at the same place three times in one week! As many of you know…. I get much of my inspiration for my dishes from great dishes I have had elsewhere. You better believe I went right to work in my kitchen after eating here.

The great thing about these dishes is they are packed full of flavor but you don’t feel like you swallowed a brick afterward. Good, pure ingredients that are good for you but don’t taste like one of those “healthy” places that taste “healthy” if you know what I mean. You will never eat better roasted veggies than this. You will actually crave them….. imagine that….craving vegetables?? Yes, it is true… come feast with me and see!

Here is what is in this incredibly tasty menu this go around: Pork chops with Sofrito Sauce topped with greens, The Best Roasted Vegetables Around, Farro (my favorite grain), Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Oil, Herbed Ciabatta Grilled Toast, and an amazing Chocolate Panna Cotta with a Caramel Sauce. Trust me….your taste buds will be singing after this meal!

The dates for these classes are on Friday, February 22nd at 5:00 and Saturday, February 23rd at 5:30.

My limit for each class is 16 people. I first demonstrate how to make all the dishes and then we feast! So come hungry! The cost of each class is $60.00 per person. * Please note the price change. Let me know if you are interested and I will contact you with more information about the class and tentatively put your name on the reservation list. When I receive your check, I will reserve your spot (31801 Via Perdiz, Coto de Caza, CA 92679). My classes are filling up really fast so please let me know if you are interested before you send me a check to make sure there is an open spot. For cancellations, I require a “5 days before the class” notice for a refund.

I have had a lot of requests for private classes. I have taught gatherings for birthdays, couples classes, or just someone that wanted to learn a past menu and got a group of friends together to learn. I love doing these party- like classes and talk about a good time! Please feel free to contact me anytime if you are interested in doing such a class. I require 16 people for a private class.

Anyone is invited to attend, so please feel free to forward this on to your friends, neighbors and family. I hope you can join me for another gathering of delicious food and a fun night!

Happy Cooking!

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