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MAY

Wednesdays, May 6 & 13

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW Two Day Workshop (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on June 6** & 13, July 14 & 21 and August 12 & 19)

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If you need to develop or polish your cooking skills, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop #1 Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop #2 Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Velouté; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife sharpening available

Date: May 6 & 13
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person

Thursday, May 14 (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on May 28, June 17, July 7** and August 6)

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: FISH & SEAFOOD - Workshop

Love seafood, but don't know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan's comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish — just the freshest and the best:  Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: May 14
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

Tuesday, May 19** (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on June 15**)

GREAT GRILLING!! - Demonstration

Ribs sizzling on the grill alongside juicy burgers and succulent chicken—the perfect summer meal! Easy, convenient and tasty, grilling is the salvation for the savvy cook on those wilting hot summer days. Chef Dan's tips will help beginning as well as experienced BBQ chefs grill perfectly cooked food every time. Hot off the grill: Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs with Chinese Secret BBQ Sauce; Rosemary-Lemon Marinated Chicken; Tri-Tip Roast with BBQ Rub; Salmon with Dill-Caper Sauce; Portobello Burgers with Roasted Garlic Aioli. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: May 19
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $65 per person

Thursday, May 28 (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on June 17, July 7** and August 6)

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: FISH & SEAFOOD - Workshop

Love seafood, but don't know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan's comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish — just the freshest and the best:  Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: May 28
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

 

JUNE

Tuesday, June 2 (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on July 11 and August 4**)

THE CUTTING EDGE - Workshop Competence, as well as, confidence in the kitchen begins with knowing the proper way to use a knife. Meal preparation will be faster, easier — and more enjoyable — when you learn to slice, dice, chop, mince, julienne and chiffonnade like a professional. Experienced, as well as beginning cooks, will develop a solid foundation of knife techniques in this hands-on class. Practice your new skills and go home with the "chef's touch": Tuscan Minestrone with Basil Pesto; Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes; and Southwestern Chicken Fajitas with Fresh Pico de Gallo. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: June 2
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

Saturdays, June 6** & 13

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW Two Day Workshop (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on July 14 & 21 and August 12 & 19)

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If you need to develop or polish your cooking skills, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop #1 Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop #2 Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Velouté; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: June 6 & 13
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.comwww.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person

Monday, June 15**

GREAT GRILLING!! - Demonstration

Ribs sizzling on the grill alongside juicy burgers and succulent chicken—the perfect summer meal! Easy, convenient and tasty, grilling is the salvation for the savvy cook on those wilting hot summer days. Chef Dan's tips will help beginning as well as experienced BBQ chefs grill perfectly cooked food every time. Hot off the grill: Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs with Chinese Secret BBQ Sauce; Rosemary-Lemon Marinated Chicken; Tri-Tip Roast with BBQ Rub; Salmon with Dill-Caper Sauce; Portobello Burgers with Roasted Garlic Aioli. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: June 15
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online:  

Price: $65 per person

Wednesday, June 17 (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on July 7** and August 6)

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: FISH & SEAFOOD – Workshop

Love seafood, but don't know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan's comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish — just the freshest and the best:  Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: June 17
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.comwww.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

Thursday, June 18

EGGSTRAVAGANZA - Workshop 

No matter how high food costs go, eggs always remain affordable—an excellent source of high quality protein and other essential nutrients—and delicious! Chef Dan teaches you easy techniques for turning out perfect egg dishes every time: Individual Omelets; Sage-Scented Sausage and Mushroom Strata; Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Dill Hollandaise; Chef's Choice Frittata; Breakfast Crepes with Mornay Sauce. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: June 18
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $62 per person

Saturday, June 20

SMOKIN! - Workshop

If you like grilling, you will love smoking. Dan teaches you helpful tips for turning out juicy, flavorful meats, seafood and veggies using an outdoor smoker. Learn about the equipment, types of wood chips for peak flavor and techniques to help you turn out Smokin! good food every time: Smoked Salmon with Lemon-Caper Crème Fraiche on Capellini Cakes; Smoked and Grilled Pork Chops with Orange-Ginger Glaze; Smoked Tri-Tip Salad with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette and Grilled New Potatoes; Smoked Summer Vegetable Salsa with Chips; Smoked Bratwurst, Onion-Pepper-Dijon Relish. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: June 20
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

 

Tuesday, June 23 (An encore presentation of this class will be presented on July 15)

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES - MASTERING SAUCES – Workshop

Making perfect sauces is the foundation of fine cuisine. Master the techniques for making the five "mother" sauces, and become a "saucier" as you make, sample and enjoy:  Pesto Mayonnaise; Balsamic and Olive Oil Vinaigrette (Salad Greens); Velouté/Marsala Porcini Sauce (Pan-Seared Chicken); Béchamel/Mornay (Creamy Macaroni and Cheese); Hollandaise (Asparagus); Brown Sauce/Cabernet Herb Jus (Tri-Tip Roast); Ginger Crème Anglaise (Fresh Berries). Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: June 23
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

 

Monday, June 29 & Tuesday, June 30

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES – ITALIAN CUISINE – Workshop

Both novice and seasoned chef will benefit from this broad introduction to Italian cuisine. Explore traditional ingredients, recipes and techniques, and master the fundamentals as Chef Dan Witherspoon teaches you classic dishes.

Workshop 1—June 29

Crostini with Tuscan White Beans and Tomato-Kalamata Olive Tapenade; Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle; Potato Gnocchi with Pesto; Chicken Saltimbocca; Risotto Milanese; Tiramisu.

Workshop 2—June 30

Handmade Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage; Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo; Osso Buco; Creamy Polenta; Focaccia with Caramelized Onions; Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts; Toasted Almond Biscotti.

Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: June 29 & June 30
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $140 per person

 

JULY

Tuesday, July 7** (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on  August 6)

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: FISH & SEAFOOD - Workshop

Love seafood, but don't know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan's comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish — just the freshest and the best:  Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: July 7
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

Saturday, July 11

THE CUTTING EDGE - Workshop (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on August 4**)

Competence, as well as, confidence in the kitchen begins with knowing the proper way to use a knife. Meal preparation will be faster, easier — and more enjoyable — when you learn to slice, dice, chop, mince, julienne and chiffonnade like a professional. Experienced, as well as beginning cooks, will develop a solid foundation of knife techniques in this hands-on class. Practice your new skills and go home with the "chef's touch": Tuscan Minestrone with Basil Pesto; Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes; and Southwestern Chicken Fajitas with Fresh Pico de Gallo. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: July 11
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

Tuesdays, July 14 & 21

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW Two Day Workshop (An encore presentation of this class will be taught on August 12 & 19)

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If you need to develop or polish your cooking skills, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop #1 Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop #2 Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Velouté; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: July 14 & 21
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person

 

Wednesday, July 15

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES - MASTERING SAUCES – Workshop

Making perfect sauces is the foundation of fine cuisine. Master the techniques for making the five "mother" sauces, and become a "saucier" as you make, sample and enjoy:  Pesto Mayonnaise; Balsamic and Olive Oil Vinaigrette (Salad Greens); Velouté/Marsala Porcini Sauce (Pan-Seared Chicken); Béchamel/Mornay (Creamy Macaroni and Cheese); Hollandaise (Asparagus); Brown Sauce/Cabernet Herb Jus (Tri-Tip Roast); Ginger Crème Anglaise (Fresh Berries). Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: July 15
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

 

Thursday, July 23

BACKYARD BBQ - Workshop

Fire up the BBQ and invite family and friends to celebrate summer with Chef Dan's classic (with a few twists) BBQ menu. These hearty dishes are easy to prepare ahead, leaving you plenty of time to have fun at your own party! Caesar Potato Salad; Beer-Braised BBQ Ribs with Smoky BBQ Sauce; Molasses Baked Beans; Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter; Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter; Grilled Banana Splits with Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream, Rum-Spiked Caramel Sauce and Roasted Pecans. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: July 23
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $65 per person

 

AUGUST

Tuesday, August 4**

THE CUTTING EDGE - Workshop 

Competence, as well as, confidence in the kitchen begins with knowing the proper way to use a knife. Meal preparation will be faster, easier — and more enjoyable — when you learn to slice, dice, chop, mince, julienne and chiffonnade like a professional. Experienced, as well as beginning cooks, will develop a solid foundation of knife techniques in this hands-on class. Practice your new skills and go home with the "chef's touch": Tuscan Minestrone with Basil Pesto; Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes; and Southwestern Chicken Fajitas with Fresh Pico de Gallo. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: August 4
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

Wednesday, August 5

SAUCES A LA MINUTE - Workshop

Are your taste buds tired of the same dull dinners night after night? Infuse flavor and excitement into your meals with these delectable sauces. Chef Dan will turn you into an expert saucier, as he teaches you to create gourmet sauces in a jiffy to dress up plain meals. His emphasis on efficient knife skills will help make preparation fast and easy: Pasta with Red Curry-Coconut Sauce; Oven-Roasted Salmon with Porcini Butter; Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Medallions with Saffron-Garlic Sauce over Summer Vegetable Medley; Seared Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Tamarind Glaze; Balsamic Sabayon with Fresh Berries. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: August 5
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

Thursday, August 6)

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: FISH & SEAFOOD - Workshop

Love seafood, but don't know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan's comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish — just the freshest and the best:  Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: August 6
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

Monday, August 10

THE JOY OF SALMON - Workshop

Delicately pink, moist and flavorful, salmon's popularity is undisputed. We can never have too many recipes for this "king" of fish. Chef Dan presents a delicious assortment of recipes to prepare salmon in a variety of guises. He will teach you how to select the freshest and best salmon available, and cook it to perfection: Salmon, Sweet Corn and New Potato Chowder; Salmon in Papillote with Kalamata Olives, Fennel and Parmesan; Paillards of Salmon with Whole Grain Mustard Gratin; Ginger and Black Pepper Crusted Salmon with Tomato Compound Butter; Grilled Salmon with Ancho-Chipotle Glaze. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: August 10
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $70 per person

Wednesdays, August 12 & 19

CULINARY TECHNIQUES SERIES: BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW Two Day Workshop

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If you need to develop or polish your cooking skills, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop #1 Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop #2 Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Velouté; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: August 12 & 19
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person

 

Thursday, August 13 (An encore presentation of this class will be held on August 15**)

COUPLES' COOKING PICNIC - Workshop

Cooking as a twosome is always an adventure, so grab a partner and join us for some fun in the kitchen! Spice up your summer as you challenge your culinary skills with this delectable outdoor menu: Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle; Orzo Pasta Primavera Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette; Grilled Beef Cobb Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing; Smoked Cheddar Cheese Straws; Fruit Crisp with Buttermilk Ice Cream.  Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: August 13
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $65 per person

 

Saturday, August 15**)

COUPLES' COOKING PICNIC - Workshop

Cooking as a twosome is always an adventure, so grab a partner and join us for some fun in the kitchen! Spice up your summer as you challenge your culinary skills with this delectable outdoor menu: Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle; Orzo Pasta Primavera Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette; Grilled Beef Cobb Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing; Smoked Cheddar Cheese Straws; Fruit Crisp with Buttermilk Ice Cream.  Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

**Knife Sharpening Available

Date: August 15
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:0 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $65 per person

 

Tuesday, August 25

FLAVORS OF THE SOUTHWEST - Workshop

Chef Dan enjoys creating dishes inspired by the bold, spicy flavors of Southwestern cuisine. For this menu he adds his personal touch to dishes served at Mesa Grill, Bobby Flay's renowned Chicago restaurant. Explore the exciting flavors of the Southwest with this taste-tingling menu: Queso Fundido with Roasted Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa and Corn Chips; Mussels in Red Chile Pesto Broth; Three Chile-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Ancho Sauce; Summer Fresh Corn with Roasted Chiles and Cotija Cheese; Blue Cornmeal Biscotti with Roasted Pine Nuts and Pecans. Hearty tastings and complete recipe packets are included.

Please Note: For your safety in the kitchen, please wear closed-toe, low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes.

Date: August 25
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

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