Culinary School
I am so excited to bring to you my 2011 Fall Cooking Class Menus. My friend, Nicole Shelton, and Greg Clemons will be back to assist. In order to hold your place in a class you must send your registration and payment. This assures us of a full class. If you are unable to come you may send someone in your place. There are no refunds. Classes are held in my home, Sunshine, at 4107 Indian Hills Road.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Salute to Italy
I love Italian food! This will be a great class with an Antipasto Platter, including Bruschetta with Mascerated Strawberries & Goat Cheese, Manicotti made with Crepes as the Pasta, Salad of Mixed Greens with Blueberries, Grape Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Red Onions & Citrus Vinaigrette, Focaccia and Chocolate Tiramisu.
Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Lunch Bunch
Renowned cookbook author and former restauranteur from Birmingham, my friend Bonnie Bailey, will join me in the kitchen to prepare Cold Cucumber Soup, Scallop & Shrimp Newberg served over Basmati Rice, Poached Pear Salad with Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Champagne Vinaigrette, Easy Sour Cream Rolls and Free Form Apple Pie.
Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
Cost: $40.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Healthy Eating
(Delicious recipes adapted from Canyon Ranch’s expertise) Tips on what you can to do through nutrition to remain healthy and fit. Join us as we prepare Guacamole, Leek Soup, Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi with Caramelized Pineapple Sauce over Orzo, Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple & Pecan Salad and Chocolate Mousse.
Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Small Plates or Tapas
A great way to entertain without the fuss of a formal sit down dinner. A buffet menu with a little of this and a little of that. Perfect for the holidays. Smoked Salmon on Crostini garnished with Dill Sauce, Maple Glazed Bacon on Gorgonzola Polenta Squares, Pork Tenderloin on Yeast Rolls with a Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage, Pimento Cheese Stuffed Eggs, Curried Shrimp Truffles, Crab Fritters, Hot Corn Dip with Scoops, and Chocolate Cups with Lemon Curd.
Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama
Thursday, November 10, 2010
Salute to Julia Child
A French Cuisine Class. Just a couple of weeks before this class, I will be in France gathering new recipes. My friend, Sister Schubert Barnes, the Roll Lady Extraordinaire and Christian philanthropist along with her husband George will accompany my husband, Bill, and me to France. We will spend part of our time a La Pitchoune, Julia Child’s former Chateau, studying with Kathie Alex, present owner. You are in for a treat! We will end the meal with a Meyer Lemon Tart, a favorite French Dessert.
It will be a complete and heavy meal with 5 other recipes.
Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
A Very Special Dinner Featuring Two Men and a Judge
Rick Paler, Joe Propst and the Honorable Judge, Sherrie Paler have come up with a fabulous menu. It starts with Rick showing you how to arrange a great antipasto platter - which you will enjoy as appetizers. Next comes a Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Salad with a Ginger Lime, Cayenne Aioli. Joe and Rick will prepare a Savory Pork Tenderloin Pie, followed by Oven Herbed Roasted Asparagus & Beets with a Horseradish Cream. For dessert, Sherry will present a Lane Cake, of great renown.
Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $48.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Festive Christmas Dinner
A very popular class, taught by Betty and Greg Clemons, well known CPA and avid chef. Greg will conquer the Beef Tenderloin & Scallops. The class will begin with Smoked Salmon on Crostini, a Squash Soup with a touch of ginger, Beef Tenderloin with Marsala Sauce, Scallops Lightly sauteed with a Citrus Sauce, Three Cheese Potato Gratin, French Bread and Chocolate Truffle Cake.
Time: 6-9:00pm
Cost: $50.00 per person
Location: Betty's Home in Decatur, Alabama