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wednesday
march 17
6:30-9p
Gastro Pub Foods
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75  
A combination of pub and gastronomy, the word gastropub was coined in 1991 when two British chefs took over The Eagle pub in
Clerkenwell, London. A gastropub concentrates on quality food, this concept of a restaurant in a pub has reinvigorated both pub culture
and British dining in the super hot London restaurant scene.
Potato Soup with Bacon and Fried Leeks
Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Irish Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Meatloaf Sliders
Bread Pudding with Chocolate, Walnuts and Irish Whisky Sauce
thursday
march 18
6:30-9p
Cheeses of France  - Cheese Tasting
With Venissimo Cheese
$35   ENROLL
Join PREP and Venissimo Cheese for a great evening featuring cheeses from France.  The experts from Venissimo will share their  
in-depth knowledge of  all things cheese from artisanal purveyors and cheese making methods to perfect food and wine pairings.  You'll
taste a flight of cheeses and we'll provide the appropriate accoutrements. Just  bring some special friends and your favorite varietal
pairings.  WineStyles next door offers a professionally paired wine flight to your cheese course for an additional $15 per person.

#1  delice d' argental    wine: Rose, Champagne, Riesling
#2  Brebiou                  wine:Champagne, Reisling,Gwertztraminer,
#3  fleur verte              wine: Rose, Chardonnay
#4  petit agour             wine: Bordeaux, Vina Mayor Reserva,Chinon, Cabernet Sauvignon
#5  beaufort                 wine: Chablis, Bordeaux, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Jura Vin Jaune
#6  epoisse                  wine: Chambertin,Burgundy,Marc de Bourgogne,Gewurtztraminer,Cabernet Sauvignon
#7  bleu des basque      wine: fruity red,Cotes-du-Rhone, Cotes-de-Villaudric, brown ale, porter
friday
march 19
6:30-9p
Tastes of India
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Lamb Tikka with Crispy Onions
Mint Chutney
Naan (Indian Flatbread)
Mattar Paneer
Vegetable Biryani
Coconut Milk Ice Cream with Ginger and Lime
sunday
march 21
1-3:30p
Bon Appetit: Recipes  from Julia Child
With Debi Sims
$75   FULL
Roast Chicken Steeped with Port Wine, Cream, and Mushrooms
French Onion Soup
Spinach Ricotta Omelet
Chocolate Mousse
monday
march 22
5-7:30p
Kids Supper Club Ages 8-13
With Sashian Willoughby
$65   ENROLL
Lasagna
Classic Antipasto
Creme Brulee
wednesday
march 24
6:30-9p
Gluten Free Cooking
With Lisa Esslinger
$75   ENROLL
Farmers Market Salad with Roasted Squash and Baby Potatoes
Turkey and Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Beef in Pomegranate Sauce
Quinoa Brownies
thursday
march 25
6:30-9p
Flavors of Spain
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75   ENROLL
Seafood Paella
Grilled Chicken with Romanesco Sauce
White Bean and Artichoke Puree
Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Goat Cheese
Spiced Ice Cream and Orange and Almond Salad
friday
march 26
6:30-9p
The Tuscan Kitchen
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Acquacotta (Tuscan Vegetable Soup)
Rosemary Roast Pork Loin
Roasted Potato Wedges with Balsamic Mist
Schiacciata with Rosemary and Grapes (Tuscan Flatbread)
Brutti ma Buoni with Strawberries in Balsamic Reduction (Ugly but Good Cookies)
saturday
march 27
10:00a-1:00p
The Doctor is in the Kitchen
With Dr. Allen Arnette
$75   ENROLL
Spinach Dip with Vegetable Crudites
Crimini Mushroom and Swiss Chard Saute
Kitchari
Fresh Fruit with Bluebarry, Ginger Lime Sauce
tuesday
march 30
6:30-9p
Easter Entertaining
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75   ENROLL
Spring Herb Salad
Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb
Provencal Garlic and Herb Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms
Strawberry Tart with Lavender Crème Fraiche Ice Cream
wednesday
march 31
6:30-9p
Sushi Workshop   $95   ENROLL
With Vu Nguyen of Sushi Studio
Class includes a take home sushi starter kit with Sushi rolling mat, Cutting mat with surface grip mat, Rice paddle, Personal chop sticks,
Wooden tongs, White ceramic water bowl, 1 hand towel.
Sashimi Cutting
California Roll
Spicy Ahi Tuna Rolls
Salmon Rolls
Desert sushi: Tamago sushi (sweet egg omlette).
Nigori sake (sweet unfiltered rice wine).
We also cater to vegetarians.
thursday
april  1
6:30-9p
Vietnamese Kitchen    $75   ENROLL
Pho
Shrimp and  Pork Salad Rolls
Vietnamese Chicken Slaw
friday
april 2
6:30-9p
Tastes of Morocco
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Moroccan Chicken with Eggplant,  Tomatoes and Almonds
Lamb  Kebabs with Golden Couscous
Roasted Beets and Carrots with Cumin Vinaigrette and Chickpea Puree
Beghir with Honey (semolina crepes)
tuesdays
april 6, 13, 20
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series - 3 Week Series
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225   ENROLL
This 3-week hands-on series is designed for the beginner cook who wants to learn the basics as well as the seasoned cook wanting to
refine his or her skills. In each class we cover the fundamentals of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment that will help make you
a more confident, capable cook. All classes start with a thorough instruction in and hands on practice of knife skills, then a discussion of
each recipe and how they focus on key techniques essential to good cooking.  Elizabeth helps you understand the hows and whys of
recipes -- how to wisely plan steps, time and space and execution methods that will take you from start to finish with consistently
successful results.    
WATCH VIDEO
wednesday
april 7
6:30-9p
Pasta Workshop   $75   ENROLL
Fresh Pasta Sheets
Godfather II Linguini (seafood)
Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Fennel
Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto and Gruyere
thursday
april 8
6:30-9p
Vegetarian Cooking   $75   ENROLL
With Lisa Esslinger
Shiitake, Ginger and Asparagus Stir Fry
Braised Spinach with Tomatoes and Sauteed Onion on  Focaccia
Artichoke, Pepper and  Chickpea Tagine with Olives and Couscous
Thai Tofu and Squash Stew
friday
april 9
6:30-9p
Girls Night Out
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Frisee Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg
Tomato Custard Tart
Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli
Shiitake, Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto
Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
saturdays
april 10, 17, 24
9a-12:30p
21-Day Cleanse Detox Program
With Dr. Allen Arnette
$225   MORE INFO AND ENROLL
The cleanse is a 21-day program of health and well-being that renews and rejuvenates.  Diet and nutrition play vital roles in helping to
stabilize our health, giving us strength and resilience.  Our ability to detoxify what comes in is equally as vital to our health as our food
choices.  With the cleanse, participants often achieve the following:
- Look and feel younger and more attractive
- Become mentally clearer
- Lose weight
- Experience increased energy levels
- Improve sleep patterns
- Strengthen immunity
- Relax the mind, reduce stress and tension
monday
april 12
6:30-9p
Paris Bistro
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75   FULL
French Onion Soup with Gruyere Toasts
Brie Cheese and Sage Stuffed Chicken Breasts with White Wine Pan Sauce
Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto
Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
thurday
april 15
6:30-9p
Cheeses of Spain  - Cheese Tasting
With Venissimo Cheese
$35   ENROLL
Join PREP and Venissimo Cheese for a great evening featuring cheeses from Spain.  The experts from Venissimo will share their  in-depth
knowledge of  all things cheese from artisanal purveyors and cheese making methods to perfect food and wine pairings.  You'll taste a
flight of cheeses and we'll provide the appropriate accoutrements. Just  bring some special friends and your favorite varietal pairings.  
WineStyles next door offers a professionally paired wine flight to your cheese course for an additional $15 per person.
friday
april 16
6:30-9p
Tastes of Spain
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Classic Valencia Paella
Ham and Chicken Croquettes
Spicy Sausage and Cheese Tortillas
Stuffed Tomato Pinxtos
Rustic Bread with Dark Chocolate Olive Oil and Salt
monday
april 19
5-7:30p
Parents and Kids Cook Together
With Sashian Willoughby
$75 for pair   ENROLL
Crunchy Shrimp or Pork Sushi Rolls
Perfect Sushi Rice
Miso Soup
Wok Fired Edamame
wedneday
april 21
6:30-9p
Mediterranean Cuisine
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75   ENROLL
Herb Tomato Tart
Mediterranean Roast Chicken with Tomato, Asparagus, and Artichokes
Saffron Rice Pilaf
Fresh Mint Ice Cream in Chocolate Phyllo Dough Tulips
friday
april 23
6:30-9p
Easy Italian Dinners
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Spaghetti Carbonara  with Peas and Pea Shoots
Chicken Saltimbocca with Carrot Orzo
Steak Florentine with Parmesan and Ham
Ricotta Cheesecake with Cherry Compote
monday
april 26
6:30-9p
Steakhouse Dinner
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75   ENROLL
Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Garlic Cheese Bread
Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce
Tomates Provencal (Roasted Tomatoes stuffed with Parmesan, Garlic and Herbs)
Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes with Whipped Cream
tuesday
april 27
6:30-9p
Sushi Workshop $95   ENROLL
Class includes a take home sushi starter kit with Sushi rolling mat, Cutting mat with surface grip mat, Rice paddle, Personal chop sticks,
Wooden tongs, White ceramic water bowl, 1 hand towel.
Sashimi Cutting
California Roll
Spicy Ahi Tuna Rolls
Salmon Rolls
Desert sushi: Tamago sushi (sweet egg omlette).
Nigori sake (sweet unfiltered rice wine).
We also cater to vegetarians.
wednesday
april 28
6:30-9p
Knife Skills $75   ENROLL
Ginger Scallion Noodles with Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa Fresca
Peruvian Ceviche
Fresh Fruit Salad
friday
april 30
6:30-9p
Chinese Dim Sum
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Steamed Buns with Barbequed Pork
Shrimp Dumplings
Sew Mai Dumplings
Pai Gwat (Garlic Spareribs)
tuesday
may 4
5-7:30p
Parents and Kids Cook Together
With Sashian Willoughby
$75 for pair   ENROLL
Menu TBA
wednesday
may 5
6:30-9p
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
With Elizabeth Whitt
$75   ENROLL
Carne Asada Tacos with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Carnitas with Avocado Salsa
Tomato, Onion and Herb Rice Pilaf
Warm Black Bean Salad
Mexican Bread Pudding with Whipped Cream
thursday
may 6
6:30-9p
Sauteeing 101
With Debi Sims
$75   ENROLL
Menu TBA
friday
may 7
6:30-9p
Fish Basics
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Pan Seared Whitefish with Whipped Potatoes and Sauteed Spinach
Salt Baked Snapper with Roasted Rapini and Garlic Fries
Black Cod with Citrus Soy Glaze and Edamame Puree
sunday
may 9
1:00-3:30p
Bon Appetit: Recipes  from Julia Child
With Debi Sims
$75   ENROLL
Steak au Poivre (Pepper Steak with Brandy Sauce)
Fish Filets Poached in White Wine
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Cauliflower Gratinee with Cheese and Tomatoes
Crepes Suzette
tuesdays
may 11, 18, 25
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook 2 - The Advanced Series - 3 Week Series
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225     MORE INFO AND ENROLL
This 3-week hands-on series is designed for those who have taken Learn To Cook I or who are comfortable with most kitchen skills
including the following:
Knife skills,  kitchen basics such as recipe reading, kitchen organization, mise en place, vegetable cuts, sautéing, sweating, braising,
blanching, poaching, soups and stocks, pan sauces,  Cooking starches, roasting meats and vegetables,   Basic sauces and vinaigrettes
Basic cuts of meat and how each should be cooked.  The Advanced Series will build on the sound base of Learn to Cook 1 but take each
technique to the next level.  Learn more practical cooking skills and techniques that will help you feel more comfortable and confident in
the kitchen.
wednesdays
may 12, 19, 26
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series - 3 Week Series
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225   MORE INFO AND ENROLL
This 3-week hands-on series is designed for the beginner cook who wants to learn the basics as well as the seasoned cook wanting to
refine his or her skills. In each class we cover the fundamentals of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment that will help make
you a more confident, capable cook. All classes start with a thorough instruction in and hands on practice of knife skills, then a discussion
of each recipe and how they focus on key techniques essential to good cooking.  Elizabeth helps you understand the hows and whys of
recipes -- how to wisely plan steps, time and space and execution methods that will take you from start to finish with consistently
successful results.    
WATCH VIDEO
friday
may 14
6:30-9p
Tastes of Spain:  Tapas and Pintxos
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Extremaduran - Cold Tomato Bread Salad
Cold Almond and Garlic Soup with Figs and Marcona Almonds
Bonito with Soft Onion and Tomato
Calamari Sandwich with Garlic Mayonnaise
Catalan Paella with Sofrito
Salt Baked Fresh Anchovies
thursday
may 20
6:30-9p
Knife Skills $75   ENROLL
Ginger Scallion Noodles with Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa Fresca
Peruvian Ceviche
Fresh Fruit Salad
friday
may 21
6:30-9p
Grillin and Thrillin'
With Colleen Johnson
$75   ENROLL
Sweet and Sticky Ribs
Plank Grilled Salmon with Fennel and Red Onion Salad
Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches with Siracha Aioli
Grilled Rustic Bread with Dark Chocolate and Olive Oil
tuesday
may 24
5:00-7:30p
Kids Supper Club
With Sashian Willoughby
$65  ENROLL
eat
thursday
may 27
6:30-9p
Cheese Tasting - Cheeses of Italy
With Lisa Esslinger and Venissimo Cheeses
$35    ENROLL
Join PREP and Venissimo Cheese for a great evening featuring cheeses from Italy.  The experts from Venissimo will share their  in-depth
knowledge of  all things cheese from artisinal purveyors and cheese making methods to perfect food and wine pairings.  You'll taste a
flight of cheeses and we'll provide the appropriate accoutrements. Just  bring some special friends and your favorite varietal pairings.  
WineStyles next door offers a professionally paired wine flight to your cheese course for an additional $15 per person.
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