cooking school - Southern Season
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cooking school - Southern Season
COOKING SCHOOL FA L L S C H E D U L E | O C T O B E R - D E C E M B E R 2 01 3 730 Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC • www.southernseason.com • 855-716-1240 October 5 1 Tuesday 5 pm $50 Girls Night Out: Tacos and Sangria Cooking School Staff Tacos are the consummate Mexican sandwich. They are open to your imagination's capacity and form a complete meal—all in one pocket. Join the Cooking School Staff as they demonstrate how to transform the traditional taco with creative ideas and delicious results. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Sangria Two Ways; Portobello, Corn and Jalapeño Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas; Duck Confit Tacos with Salsa Cruda; Chicken Tacos with Roasted Salsa Verde mc1310011700 We love cornbread! Whether you like your cornbread a little sweet or savory, soft or crusty, join the Cooking School Staff for this fun lesson on cornbread. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Cornbread Panzanella with Black-Eyed Peas; Hoe Cakes with Pork Carnitas; Hushpuppies; Spoon Bread with Shrimp and Lemon Cream mc1310021700 3 3 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Oktoberfest Wine Department Staff It's still Oktoberfest in Munich so we will continue to celebrate! Oktoberfest has been a part of the Bavarian culture since 1810. Join us this evening for authentic beers and accompaniments. mc1310031700 4 Friday 6 pm $65 The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen Matt and Ted Lee When siblings Matt and Ted left to attend college in the Northeast, they missed the foods of their hometown, Charleston, South Carolina. They founded the Lee Bros. Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order catalog for southern pantry staples like stone-ground grits, fig preserves and, of course, boiled peanuts. When an editor of a travel magazine asked them to write a story about road-tripping their home state in search of great food, they embarked on a second career as food and travel journalists. Join them as they demonstrate recipes from their third book "The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen." Menu: Henry's Cheese Spread; Peanut and Oyster Stew; Pan Roasted Okra, Corn and Tomatoes; Deviled Crab; Syllabub with Spiced Pears mc1310041800 Fall is upon us and it's time for pumpkins, squashes and sweet potatoes. Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking some fall favorites, then sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Ages 7 and up. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Orange and Jicama Salad with Toasted Pepitas; Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork; Spaghetti Squash with Secret Sauce; Pumpkin Tartlets mc1310051100 5 Sandwiches are one of the top food trends of 2013, but not your average peanut butter and jelly or bologna. This year the international sandwich has come to the forefront. Join the Cooking School Staff to make sandwiches from across the globe. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Cuban Sandwich; Banh Mi Sandwich; Salmon BLT; Ice Cream Sandwich mc1310051500 2 8 Tuesday 6 pm $45 Four Fishes! Laurie Erickson Laurie’s passion is life-long; she began creating recipes as a young girl with her grandmother. Since then, she has been a featured chef on the Dr. Oz show and her recipes have appeared in numerous publications. Join Laurie as she shows you how to prepare four fish entrées, each in ten minutes. Menu: Wasabi Pea Crusted Wild Salmon; Whole Roasted Red Fish with Chimichurri; Flounder Picatta; Proscuitto-Wrapped Cod with Tapenade mc1310081800 3 9 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Wine with Mac 'n Cheese Elizabeth Cooper and Marilyn Markel Seriously, yes! Just before the big Mac 'n Cheese festival, Elizabeth, Wine Manager in Chapel Hill, NC, and Marilyn, Culinary Director, show how wine and mac 'n cheese can be a perfect duet. Learn how to pair a white and red wine with each of these mac 'n cheese variations. Menu: Cheddar and Roasted Poblano Mac 'n Cheese; Caramelized Onion, Comté and Bacon Mac 'n Cheese; Smoked Gouda, Fontina and Ham Mac 'n Cheese mc1310091800 3 10 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: All About Beer Wine Department Staff Join us tonight as we discuss the brewing process and what it takes to make beer. We will sample some domestic micro-brewery beers along with "beer-friendly" snacks. mc1310101700 54 11 Friday 5 pm $35 Teen Cuisine: Fall Festival Cooking School Staff 45 5 Saturday 11 am $65 for 2 Parent and Kids in the Kitchen: Fall Festival Cooking School Staff 5 Saturday 3 pm $50 Sandwich! Cooking School Staff Holly is an award-winning food journalist and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and released her fifth cookbook "The French Cook: Sauces," this year. Sauces are the revered building blocks of classic French cooking. In this class, Holly takes you to France with her memories of Le Cordon Bleu Paris and south central France, which she once called home. Explore Escoffier’s classic mother sauces and tasty plays on hollandaise, mayonnaise, velouté, brown reduction sauce and tomato sauce. Menu: Seared New York Strip with Bearnaise Sauce; Aïoli and Crudite Tray; Blanquette de Porc (Pork Stew in a Velouté Sauce); Roasted Chicken with a Poulette Sauce; Sauce Puttanesca Tossed with Linguini and Fresh Herbs mc1310061400 51 2 Wednesday 5 pm $50 Cornbread! Cooking School Staff 6 Sunday 2 pm $40 The French Cook: Sauces Holly Herrick Gather with your friends and learn how to make some sophisticated teen cuisine with a fall twist. The Cooking School Staff teaches how to make this meal full of classic cooking techniques that will also impress your family and friends. Join us for hands-on cooking and then enjoy a meal with your classmates. This is a hands-on class. Ages 13 and up. Menu: Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger, Cumin and Crème Fraîche; Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Country Ham and Greens atop Creamy Grits; Crêpe Cake with Chocolate Mousse mc1310111700 12 Saturday 12 pm $50 Basic Knife Skills Cooking School Staff 5 1 Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly, as well as how to care for and sharpen your knives in this wildly popular class series with the Cooking School Staff. After practicing your knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef’s knife, otherwise, one will be provided. This is a hands-on class. mc1310121200 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. Citrus Salad Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Holiday Brunch on Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 am. (Makes 6 Servings) Ingredients: 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp honey ½ cup dried cherries, cut in ½ if large 4 dried figs, chopped ¼ cup crystallized ginger, chopped 2 oranges, peel and pith removed, halved from pole to pole then sliced in cross sections 1 ruby red grapefruit, supremed 4 mandarin oranges, peel and pith removed and sliced in cross sections 8 kumquats, quartered ½ cup pomegranate seeds 2 Tbsp julienned mint 2 Tbsp julienned basil ½ cup roasted pecans, roughly chopped Instructions: 1.Whisk together the lime juice and honey. Let the cherries and figs sit in dressing while preparing the remaining ingredients. 2.Combine all ingredients, except pecans, and gently stir. Garnish with pecans. Note: If you let this sit overnight in the refrigerator a lot of juice will form. You can drain off some of the juice to make mimosas with a little Prosecco. Save a little pomegranate juice and add to the mimosas. 12 Saturday 4 pm $50 Crazy for Crêpes Cooking School Staff October 5 It's amazing how pantry staples can be transformed into fabulous crêpes with unlimited possibilities for fillings and toppings. Join the Cooking School Staff and work side-by-side to create both sweet and savory crêpes. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Spinach Crêpes with Homemade Herbed Cheese; Southwestern Brunch Crêpes with Sausage and Tomato Reduction Sauce; Deconstructed Éclairs (Crêpe Cake with Pastry Cream and Chocolate) mc1310121600 14 Monday 6 pm $40 Spirited Caribbean Cuisine from "The Rhum Chef" Paul Yellin Charleston welcomed Chef Paul the "Rhum Chef," and his spirited, Caribbean cuisine to the Lowcountry in 2010. Coming by way of Barbados, St. Lucia, Paris and Berlin, he brings a world of sophistication to the Southern Season kitchen through vibrant, focused flavors and layers of multiple textures in his upscale, rum-infused Caribbean cuisine. He will entertain you with stories of Caribbean life and lore, adventures at food and wine festivals in Miami, New York and Barbados, as well as experiences catering for Obama’s inauguration and cooking for celebrities. Featured in Bon Appétit, The New York Times Food Section and The London Times, Paul is the author of "Infusion – Spirited Cooking" and corporate chef for Mount Gay Rum. Watch as he artistically adds the nuance of fine rum to our local food, bringing a bit of the Caribbean right to our table. Menu: Virgin Tropical Punch with Fresh Pineapple and Mango; "Stamp and Go" Salt Cod Fritters with Spicy Banana Ketchup; Seared Jerk Tuna with Mango and Avocado “Chow;” Crawfish Rum Butter and Herb Oil; “Drunken” Bread & Butter Pudding with Rum Toffee Drizzle mc1310141800 15 Tuesday 5 pm $50 The Great Pumpkin Emily Kimbrough 5 Well perhaps it's not Linus' great pumpkin, but pumpkins are delicious to eat! Emily is a graduate of Johnson & Wales and talented Cooking School Instructor. Join her as she takes pumpkin cooking beyond the classic pumpkin pie. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Roasted Apple, Pepita and Goat Cheese Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette; Pumpkin Curry Soup; Pumpkin Seed Pesto over Grilled Chicken; Pumpkin Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shrimp and Pine Nut Brown Butter Sauce; Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes mc1310151700 5 16 Wednesday 5 pm $50 Guys Night Out: Mexican Fiesta Cooking School Staff Mexican food was one of the first fusion cuisines, with influences from both Spain and this country’s fascinating indigenous people. Join the Cooking School Staff this evening for great food and comradery, and a Mexican fiesta. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Pork Carnitas Tacos with Cilantro and Onions; Chicken Chalupas with Confetti Salad and Lime Crema; Ice Cream with Cajeta Caramel and Chocolate Sauce mc1310161700 TIPS Add chile powder to your citrus salad for an unusual and surprising flavor sensation. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 3 October 3 17 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: All About Oregon Wine Department Staff 22 Tuesday 6 pm $40 Delicious Vegan Laurie Erickson 18 Friday 12 pm $30 Learn at Lunch: Elegant Fall Dinner Marilyn Markel Menu: Edamame Hummus; Farro Salad; Artichoke and Red Pepper Penne; Almond Butter and Tofu Spread; Blueberry Phyllo Triangles mc1310221800 Tonight we are having an Oregon wine and cheese festival. Join us as we celebrate the bounty of Oregon, sampling some boutique wines and artisanal cheeses. mc1310171700 Having friends over for dinner? Make it easy for yourself by joining Marilyn, Culinary Director, as she provides a multitude of do-ahead tips that make entertaining a breeze. This is a one hour class. Menu: Chive and Cheddar Biscuits with Pimento Cheese; Chicken Thighs with Wild Mushrooms and Herbs; Apple and Fig Crisp mc1310181200 18 Friday 6 pm $90 for 2 Dinner Duet: Romantic Dinner for Two Cooking School Staff Enjoy a romantic meal with your partner, while discovering how easy it is to create a special dinner. The Cooking School Staff will demonstrate this romantic dinner, then dim the lights and turn on relaxing music while you dine and chit chat. Menu: Zucchini Pancakes with Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche; Roasted Red Pepper Soup; Herb Marinated Chicken Breasts atop Roasted Root Vegetables; Molten Chocolate Cakes mc1310181800 19 Saturday 5 pm $40 Southern Guerilla Dinner Jimi Hatt Jimi Hatt’s underground Guerrilla Dinners are famous for secret chefs, exotic locations, fabulous food, great music, high energy and donations for charity. Not such a secret any more, Guerrilla Dinners are popping up underground around South Carolina, Tennessee and California, with great food and a farm-to-table focus. A southern Chef with an innovative edge, Jimi will share stories, and a few Guerrilla secrets, as he brings the fun and energy of a Guerrilla Dinner to the Cooking School kitchen. Menu: South Carolina Succotash; Sweet and Salt Brined Chicken; Buttermilk Marinated Fried Chicken; Cucumber and Tomato Salad mc1310191700 Laurie’s passion is life-long; she began creating recipes as a young girl with her grandmother. Since then, she has been a featured chef on the Dr. Oz show and her recipes have appeared in numerous publications. Join Laurie as she shows you how to eat deliciously and vegan at the same time. 23 Wednesday 5 pm $50 Basic Knife Skills Cooking School Staff 51 Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly, as well as how to care for and sharpen your knives in this wildly popular class with the Cooking School Staff. After practicing your knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef’s knife, otherwise, one will be provided. This is a hands-on class. mc1310231700 3 24 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: United Nations Day Wine Department Staff Join us as we travel around the world tonight and celebrate international beers, by sampling beers from countries in the United Nations. mc1310241700 25 Friday 6 pm $40 Zuppa! Celia Cerasoli If you want to know a real Italian, meet Celia. If you want to make real soup, make good Italian zuppa. As Celia says, “There is nothing more comforting on a crisp fall afternoon than a bowl of Italian soup and a loaf of warm crusty bread.” Born in New York City to a very large, very Italian family, Celia grew up eating and learning to cook like they did back home in Italy. These soups are great to make in big batches, producing enough to put away in the freezer for winter. Join Celia in the kitchen as she shares some of her family’s favorite soups and stories, and sends you home knowing how to make good zuppa like a good Italian! Menu: Escarole Bean Soup (tender dark Greens laced with Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parmigiano Regiano); Cerasoli Chicken Pastina Soup (Vegetables, Roasted Chicken and Patina Pasta); Authentic Tuscan Chickpea Soup with Fresh Herbs, Garlic and Homemade Stock mc1310251800 20 Sunday 2 pm $45 Chucktown Chow: Southern Favorites from Magnolias Kitchen Don Drake Don joined Magnolias as a Sous Chef in 1991, and he continues to be the force that keeps Magnolias at the top of the nation's list for exceptional southern food. Prior to relocating to Charleston, he attended the Culinary Institute of America, then traveled and trained under many critically acclaimed chefs, immersing himself in global cooking techniques and spending time in London, Australia and Hawaii. Integrating his international culinary background into Magnolias' distinctive southern meals, Don prepares dishes with worldly flavors that remain true to the history and culture of their Lowcountry beginnings. Menu: Seared Sea Scallops with Hoe Cakes and Fall Apple Butter; Fried Green Tomatoes with Country Ham, White Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onion Grits, Tomato Chutney and Tomato Butter; Boiled Peanut Hummus, Pickled Okra and Hot Pepper Sauce on Flat Bread mc1310201400 26 Saturday 1 pm $35 Dining al Fresco Cooking School Staff The weather has cooled and it's time to think of dining at an outdoor concert, at the beach, or right on your own patio. Karen, Cooking School Volunteer, inspired this "everything - bacon and cheese please!" potato salad. We'll tell you the story as you join the Cooking School Staff to learn about preparing easy and delicious outdoor food. Menu: Summer-in-a-Soup; Cold Fried Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Quick Cucumber Pickles; Karen's "Everything" Potato Salad; Chocolate-Espresso Brownies mc1310261300 27 Sunday 2 pm $35 It's a Halloween Par-tay Cooking School Staff 4 5 Gather all your witches and goblins and join the Cooking School Staff for the coolest Halloween party ever. Wear a costume (cooking friendly please), cook up a storm, and enjoy a feast with your new Cooking School friends. This is a hands-on class. Ages 9 and up. Menu: Slime-ade; "Finger" Sandwiches; Mummy Spinach Dip; Graveyard Cookies; Pop Rock Truffles mc1310271400 4 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. October - November 28 Monday 6 pm $40 Chucktown Chow: HōM Shay MacDonald HōM in Charleston is a burger boutique and ping pong lounge where creative burgers of delicious consequence demand happy noises and extra napkins. Everything is made from scratch, and locally sourced when possible. Shay, Executive Chef of HōM and a graduate of Academy of Culinary Arts at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will demonstrate this creative menu for you tonight. Menu: Turkey Chili; Braised Red Curry Meatballs; Cornmeal Pie with Phyllo Dough and Orange Syrup mc1310281800 29 Tuesday 6 pm $45 Chucktown Chow: Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar Pierce Bowers Pierce, a graduate of The Citadel and an Honor Graduate of Johnson & Wales Culinary, likes "the simple, fresh, approach to food" and to "let the quality do all of the work." At Muse, the Old World ambiance and extensive wine selections are paired with dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, Spain, France and Northern Africa, making it possible to take a vacation in Charleston without actually going to a foreign land. Menu: Marinated Seafood Salad with Squid and Shrimp, Fennel, Orange Segments, Picholine Olives and Parsley; Beluga Lentil Hummus Bruschetta with Espellete Tzatziki; Olive Oil Poached Scallops on a bed of Cannellini Bean Purée with Sundried Tomato Pesto mc1310291800 30 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Goodness It's Goat Cheese! With Burden Creek Farm Katherine and Kipp Valentine with Cookin School Staff What happens when a young couple gets a goat for a wedding present? Well, if that couple is Katherine and Kipp Valentine, who just happen to live on Burden Creek Farm on Johns Island, they make goat cheese! See what life is like with 46 goats, four children under the age of seven, 15 chickens and assorted dogs, cats and geese. Happy goats make sweet cheese and we will show you how this cheese will bring a flavor and texture you never could have imagined to salads, pizzas and even omelettes. Learn how to create creamy sauces and magically fast appetizers, all while Katherine and Kipp tell you about the health benefits of adding goat cheese to your diet, and the vital importance to the health of a family farm to “buy local.” Menu: Piquillo Peppers stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette; Goat Cheese Quiche with Tomato Confit; Flatbread with Goat Cheese; Tapenade with Zesty Arugula Salad; Gingered Poached Pears Stuffed with Sweetened Goat Cheese and wrapped with Prosciutto mc1310301800 3 31 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Halloween Wine Department Staff Tonight we are visiting some of the spookiest varietals that exist, including aging old wines that need to be opened! mc1310311700 1 Friday 6 pm $40 Sumptuous Squash! Laurie Erickson Laurie’s passion is life-long; she began creating recipes as a young girl with her grandmother. Since then, she has been a featured chef on the Dr. Oz show and her recipes have appeared in numerous publications. It's the beginning of winter squash season, so join Laurie as she shows the lure of winter squashes with this colorful menu. Menu: Curried Butternut Squash Soup; Kabocha Squash Ravioli with Walnuts and Sage Butter; Roasted Acorn Squash Salad; Dumpling Squash Gnocchi mc1311011800 2 Saturday 11 am $45 Holiday Brunch Marilyn Markel Brunch, the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, is a fabulous meal to share with family and friends during the holidays, and Southern Season has developed a special brunch menu just for this season. Join Marilyn, Culinary Director, if you are looking for new techniques and menus for the upcoming holiday season. Menu: Citrus Salad with Ginger, Figs & Cherries; Baby Greens Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette; Duelling Stratas: Duck with Calvendar Cheese; Prosciutto Style Country Ham with Appalachian Cheese; Molasses Pudding Cups with Chocolate Ganache mc1311021100 3 Sunday 4 pm $55 Braising and Roasting Primer Molly Stevens Join award-winning cookbook author, editor and cooking teacher Molly Stevens to learn the basics of two of the oldest–and most essential– cooking techniques, and explore the differences (and a few similarities) between the two. Mastering these fundamental methods of transforming ingredients into delicious meals is the cornerstone of any good cook's repertoire. Molly has earned James Beard and International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) awards for her cookbooks, and was honored by Bon Appétit magazine and the IACP as “Cooking Teacher of the Year.” Classically trained as a chef in France, Molly has directed programs and taught at the French Culinary Institute, New England Culinary Institute and L’Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Burgundy, France and Venice, Italy. Menu: Sear-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fennel Two Ways; Pork Loin Braised in Milk; Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Anchovy Vinaigrette; Potatoes, Cauliflower and Cabbage Indian-Style; Slow-Roasted Grape Tart mc1311031600 4 Monday 5 pm $50 Soufflés Cooking School Staff 5 Soufflés are amazing creations that are surprisingly easy to make. Join the Cooking School Staff for this intriguing look into a daunting dish and to de-bunk the myth that soufflés are tricky. Get ready for the holidays with these fabulous recipes. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Aged Cheddar Soufflés; Twice-Baked Spinach and Country Ham Soufflés; Chocolate Soufflés mc1311041700 Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Most classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 855-716-1240 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 5 Holiday Stratas 6 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Emily Kimbrough Let Emily, a graduate of Johnson & Wales and talented Cooking School Instructor, simplify your Thanksgiving with easy gluten-free recipes. Emily will provide a shopping list and a schedule for preparing foods 2-3 days in advance, allowing you time to relax and enjoy friends and family on turkey day. Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Holiday Brunch on Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 am. (Serves 4) Ingredients: 2 ½ cups half-and-half 5 eggs 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½ tsp freshly ground pepper ½ tsp salt ½ cup Piquillo peppers, drained well, julienned or diced 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in warm water, drained and minced 1 10 oz package of spinach, thawed and drained 5 oz D’Artagnan duck leg confit, pulled off the bone and shredded 1 ½ cups shredded Calvander cheese 6 cups bread cubes (at least 1 inch in size), toasted Instructions: 1.Butter an 8-cup casserole or soufflé dish. 2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3.In a medium bowl whisk together half-and-half, eggs, garlic, pepper and salt until well combined. 4.Stir in the Piquillo peppers, mushrooms, spinach, meat and cheese. 5.Spread ½ the bread cubes in the prepared casserole and spoon over ½ the egg, meat and cheese mixture. Spread the remaining bread cubes on top and finish with the remaining egg, meat and cheese mixture. 6.Bake for about an hour until custard is set. Menu: Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast with Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce; Sausage and Cornbread Dressing; Toasted Almond and Green Bean Sauté, Goat Cheese Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream mc1311061800 3 7 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Beer and Cheese Please! Wine Department Staff Everyone knows that wine and cheese pair well together. Well, beer and cheese do as well! Come and learn how to pair great beers with great cheeses for your next soirée. mc1311071700 8 Friday 6 pm $40 Tropical Flavors of the Caribbean Paul Yellin Cruise the Caribbean with Paul Yellin, the "Rhum Chef", as Southern Season welcomes back Paul to show us how to bring those luscious tropical flavors and textures of the Caribbean into our Carolina kitchens. Looking into the intertwined histories of Barbados and Charleston, he will share a love of the sweet and the spicy, and teach you how to infuse food from local farms with the flavor of fine Caribbean rum. Paul is a Five Star chef, author of "Infusion: Spirited Cooking in the Caribbean," corporate chef for Mount Gay Rum and ambassador for Caribbean culture and cuisine. Menu: Virgin Mojitos; Baked Curry Beef Mini Arepas; Bar-B-Fried Chicken with Molassas Rum BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw; Mini Strawberry Crème Brûlée with Crisp Burnt Sugar Crust mc1311081800 10 Sunday 2 pm $40 Stress-Free Thanksgiving Laurie Erickson If this is your first Thanksgiving gathering, or you don't have a lot of experience preparing the big meal, this class is for you. Laurie will share her top ten time savings tips in an interactive discussion, and guide you through step-by-step preparations with great do-ahead tips and planning tools to make this and future Thanksgiving gatherings a breeze. Menu: Turkey with Ultimate Turkey Gravy; Whole Berry Cranberry Orange Sauce; Nana's Creamed Onions; Roasted Root Vegetables with Pears mc1311101400 45 11 Monday 4 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: All-American Food Cooking School Staff From Boston to Birmingham we are going to whip up some great American classics today. Join the Cooking School Staff and roll up your sleeves for an all-American cooking bonanza. Ages 9 and up. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Classic Deviled Eggs; Sloppy Joes; Baked Beans; All-American Potato Salad; Ranger Cookies mc1311111600 6 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. 5 12 Tuesday 6 pm $45 Chucktown Chow: The Grocery Kevin Johnson Kevin realized his long-time dream when he opened The Grocery in December 2011. The restaurant evokes memories of the small-town grocery, and is a gathering place of warmth and familiarity, with a menu based on what is available from the local and regional farmers and fishermen he knows and has worked with for many years. Join Kevin as he revisits holiday side dishes, offering gourmet tips that will make your gathering spectacular. Menu: Cauliflower Casserole; Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Apple; Beets - Roasted, Raw, Pickled and their Greens; Sausage, Cornbread and Y'onion Dressing; Sorghum Glazed Butternut Squash Field Pea Salad; Warm Kale and Shaved Autumn Vegetable Salad mc1311121800 13 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Chucktown Chow: WildFlour Pastry Lauren Mitterer At WildFlour Pastry, pastry chef and owner Lauren pursues her dream of creating deconstructed yet elegant versions of comfort desserts that satisfy the unique craving of sweet and salty. Providing Charleston with Lauren’s famous double chocolate cookies, sweet & savory scones and legendary “Sticky Bun Sunday,” WildFlour Pastry quickly became a favorite for customers seeking an extraordinary dessert or specialty cake. Join Lauren as she creates holiday pies using traditional methods for a rich buttery crust, decadent fruit fillings and decorative garnishes, and as she explores both familiar and unusual flavors to spice up your holiday season! Menu: Tomato and Pimento Cheese Pie; Quiche; Pumpkin Pie; Bourbon Pie; Caramelized Apple Pie November mc1311131800 3 14 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Local Beer is Better Wine Department Staff We love local beers and want to show off what the brewers in South Carolina have to offer. Join us for this casual and social beer tasting. mc1311141700 15 Friday 12 pm $30 Learn at Lunch: All About Citrus Marilyn Markel Citrus offers a blast of powerful flavor to many dishes. A squeeze or some zest livens up this menu with a large helping of Vitamin C. Join Marilyn, Culinary Director, as she demonstrates these refreshing dishes. This is a one hour class. Menu: Creamy Avocado Soup; Salmon and Pasta with Lemon Cream; Tangerine Soufflé mc1311151200 15 Friday 6 pm $55 Mad Men Rick Rodgers 16 Saturday 1 pm $45 Southern Thanksgiving Feast Cooking School Staff Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy a southern meal. Today we will celebrate family traditions as the Cooking School Staff teaches us how to prepare this southern feast. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Relish Tray with Pickled Okra, Green Tomatoes and Baby Gherkins; Pimento Cheese; Deviled Eggs; Dry Brined Turkey with Cornbread, Oyster Dressing and Madiera Gravy; Fresh Green Bean Ragout with Fried Shallots; Bourbon, Cranberry, Pecan and Sweet Potato Bread Pudding mc1311161300 5 17 Sunday 2 pm $40 Creative Thanksgiving Sides Cooking School Staff We have put on our thinking caps and come up with side dishes that will certainly spice up your Thanksgiving table this year! Join the Cooking School Staff as they show you how to make these creatively delicious Thanksgiving side dishes. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Brussel Sprout Salad with Creamy Jalapeno and Pimento Cheese Buttermilk Dressing; Roasted Chili-scented Sweet Potatoes with Fried Sage Leaves; Sourdough and Porcini Stuffing; Fresh and Oven-dried Cranberry Relish with Toasted Pecans mc1311171400 5 19 Wednesday 5 pm $50 Pasta Fresca Cooking School Staff Pasta fresca (fresh pasta) is rewarding to make and satisfying to eat. Kneading the dough and rolling it out is a simple pleasure for any novice or accomplished cook. Join us for an innovative look at pasta, and enjoy group socializing and dining once dinner is prepared. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Fettuccini with Prosciutto; Spinach Ravioli Stuffed with Herbed Cheese; Spaghetti with Pesto mc1311191700 20 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Holiday Desserts Laurie Erickson Tonight, Laurie brings us tried and true holiday favorites. Join Laurie for a delicious evening as she demonstrates these wonderful and easy to make desserts. Menu: Gingerbread Bread Pudding; Chocolate Ganache Tart with Caramel Sauce; Grapefruit Curd Tartlettes; Pear and Almond Puff Pastry Tarts mc1311201800 3 21 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Thanksgiving Pairings Wine Department Staff Tonight we will discover the perfect wine and beer pairings to go with turkey, stuffing and all our other favorites. mc1311211700 Rick is an award-winning cooking teacher and author of over 40 cookbooks, on subjects from baking to grilling, and more. His recipes have appeared in Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Men’s Health, Food & Wine and Fine Cooking, and he is a guest chef on shows including Today and CBS Good Morning. Inspired by the culinary activities on the popular television show Mad Men, Rick has created a menu that shows off the very best food of the Sixties (a period that also gave us Julia Child, James Beard and onion dip!). Menu: Pu-Pu Coconut Shrimp and Sweet-Sour Dip; Beef Wellington with Bordelaise Classique; Potatoes au Gratin; Creamed Spinach; Grasshopper Pie mc1311151800 CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 7 November 45 22 Friday 6 pm $90 for 2 Dinner Duet: Sophisticated Fun Food Cooking School Staff This class is for couples who like to have fun with a sophisticated flair! Join the Cooking School Staff as they demonstrate how to upgrade some classically fun food with "adult" ingredients. After the cooking demonstration, we will dim the lights as you enjoy the meal with your partner. Menu: Cannellini Bean Dip with Crudite; Pizzettes with Caramelized Onions, Prosciutto and Brie; Duck Burgers on Herbed Profiteroles; Espresso Ice Cream Sundaes with Blondies and Chocolate Sauce mc1311221800 54 23 Saturday 11 am $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Decorative Thanksgiving Cookies and Decorations Cooking School Staff Join us to decorate Thanksgiving cookies for each guest at your table to enjoy in the evening after your Thanksgiving feast. We will also make some Thanksgiving table decorations, including cornhusk dolls and candle holders, as well as turkey and gourd centerpieces. Each child will make decorations and cookies for six guests to take home. Snacks will be served. This is a hands-on class. Ages 9 and up. mc1311231100 24 Sunday 2 pm $40 The French Cook: Cream Puffs & Éclairs Holly Herrick An award-winning food journalist and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Holly recently released her sixth cookbook "The French Cook: Cream Puffs and Éclairs." Choux pastry is a beloved and ultra-versatile pastry that is easy to prepare and store for rapid-fire impressive entertaining. With a slightly nutty, buttery flavor and a texture that’s both elegant and homey, choux becomes the natural “casing” for many wonderful sweet or savory treats. This class explores some of Holly’s favorite flavor pairings, as well as the preparation of caramel, ganache and other baking staples. 26 Tuesday 4 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Turkey Part Deux Cooking School Staff Jazz up your leftover turkey this year with recipes that are guaranteed to please your family and friends. Join the Cooking School Staff for an innovative look at turkey, the second time around. Chocolate dessert will top off the celebration. This is a hands-on class. Ages 9 and up. Menu: Mediterranean Turkey Sandwiches; Turkey Pho; "Go Nuts" Turkey Salad; Chocolate Pudding Pie with Whipped Cream mc1311261600 29 Friday 12 pm $30 Learn at Lunch: Easy Holiday Dinner Marilyn Markel Holidays are the perfect time to impress guests with your culinary prowess. Marilyn, Culinary Director, knows all about planning ahead. She has a busy job and needs to plan well to get an elegant dinner on the table. Join Marilyn as she presents this easy, but still impressive, holiday dinner. This is a one hour class. Menu: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Pesto; Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce and Scalloped Potatoes; Chocolate Pot de Crème mc1311291200 30 Saturday 12 pm and 4 pm $45 each Gingerbread House Decorating Cooking School Staff 54 Will you decorate a candy cottage or a marshmallow mansion? Let your imagination run wild as you create your own decorative centerpiece for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. We supply the Lebkuchen houses, royal icing and candy, you supply the creativity! Snacks will be served. Each attendee will decorate his/her own house to take home. Ages 7 and up. One gingerbread house per attendee. 12 pm mc1311301200 4 pm mc1311301600 Menu: Basic Pate a Choux Pastry - Preparation, Piping and Baking for Éclairs and Cream Puffs; French Onion Soup and Melted Gruyère Fondue Savory Cream Puffs; Savory Cheese Puffs with Black Pepper and Three Cheeses (Gougères); Petite Savory Éclairs with Avocado Mousse, Bacon & Tomatoes; Lemon Blueberry Cream Éclairs with Chocolate Glaze mc1311241400 25 Monday 6 pm $50 Great Gravy! Bill Smith Bill is well known for his New York Times Notable and Food & Wine Best-of-the-Best cookbook, "Seasoned in the South," and for creating iconic southern dishes at the venerable Chapel Hill, NC restaurant Crook's Corner. Named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation, an honor given to restaurants that represent the heritage, heart and community of our nation's cuisine, Crook's Corner celebrates enduring and evolving southern traditions. Bill has also been twice named a finalist for Best Chef Southeast. Original dishes that have become classics at Crook's are his exceptional take on House-Cured Eastern NC Corned Ham, Soft Shell Crabs, Artichoke Relish, Fried Oysters and Headin’ South Duck. A writer as well as an intuitive chef, his essays (commenting on such pleasures as "Cuisine de Gran Mere and Covered-dish Suppers," and "Why Collards May Have Saved the South and are a New Year's Tradition") have been widely featured. In his book and blog, and on the Crook's menu, there is genius in his sense of economy, flavors and storytelling. Join Bill for this memorable evening of southern food. Menu: Garden Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette; Green Tabasco Chicken with Three Gravies: Giblet Gravy, Milk Gravy and French Style Pan Juice Sauce; Mashed Potatoes; Rice; Lemon Lime Pie mc1311251800 8 Gingerbread House Decorating Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Most classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 855-716-1240 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. December 1 Sunday 12 pm and 4 pm $45 each Gingerbread House Decorating Cooking School Staff 54 Will you decorate a candy cottage or a marshmallow mansion? Let your imagination run wild as you create your own decorative centerpiece for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. We supply the Lebkuchen houses, royal icing and candy, you supply the creativity! Snacks will be served. Each attendee will decorate his/her own house to take home. Ages 7 and up. One gingerbread house per attendee. 12 pm mc1312011200 4 pm mc1312011600 54 2 Monday 5 pm $45 Gingerbread House Decorating Cooking School Staff Will you decorate a candy cottage or a marshmallow mansion? Let your imagination run wild as you create your own decorative centerpiece for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. We supply the Lebkuchen houses, royal icing and candy, you supply the creativity! Snacks will be served. Each attendee will decorate his/her own house to take home. Ages 7 and up. One gingerbread house per attendee. mc1312021700 3 Tuesday 5 pm $45 Fun with Phyllo Cooking School Staff 5 Frozen phyllo dough is a versatile ingredient, allowing you to create all kinds of dishes - from appetizers to desserts - encrusted in a buttery, crunchy shell. The Cooking School Staff will show you some great ways to use phyllo, and share some basic rules that will return breathtaking results every time. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Spinach and Feta Triangles; Salmon wrapped in Phyllo with Dill Crème Fraîche; Chocolate Mousse and Hazelnut Phyllo Napoleons mc1312031700 4 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Seven Fish for Christmas Celia Cerasoli Celia has over 35 years of culinary experience, including being owner/ chef of a favorite local Italian bistro in Charleston. Join Celia as she shares her contagious enthusiasm and demonstrates this fabulous Italian meal, which is closely tied to memories of her family during the holidays. Menu: Vongole Oreganata (Stuffed Baked Baby Clams); Insalata di Mare (Seafood Salad with Calamari, Shrimp and Octopus); Zuppa di Cozze (Fresh Mussels with Tomato and Garlic Broth); Pasta Alici (Linguini with Garlic and Anchovy Sauce); Pesce Stocco (SicilianStyle Cod cooked with Tomato, Capers and Olives) mc1312041800 5 Thursday 5 pm $15 Beer for Christmas Wine Department Staff 3 Join us tonight as we take an in-depth look at festive holiday beers and the exceptional breweries that produce them. mc1312051700 6 Friday 6 pm $40 Spanish Tapas Laurie Erickson Small plates, meze, or tapas are entertaining to make and even more fun to eat! Laurie has had a lifelong passion for food and is very enthusiastic about whole foods without preservatives. Join Laurie as she demonstrates these wonderful recipes using unique Spanish ingredients. Menu: Patatas Bravas with Piquillo Pepper Romesco (Roasted Potatoes with Spanish Pepper Sauce); Albondigas y Manchego (Spanish Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Spanish Cheese); Gambas con Serrano (Roasted Shrimp wrapped with Spanish Ham); Almejas con Chorizo (Clams with Spanish Sausage) mc1312061800 CLASS CODES BASIC: 7 Saturday 1 pm $50 Italian Christmas Sheri Castle Sheri's "The New Southern Garden Cookbook" celebrates delicious, healthful home-cooked meals made possible by the diverse array of fruits and vegetables grown in the South, as well as the rest of the nation. Join Sheri as she demonstrates how to prepare this amazing Italian holiday menu. Menu: Crespelle di Formaggio (Crêpes with Cheese and Ham); Tortellini in Garlic and Parmesan Broth; Tacchino Ripieno (Rolled Turkey Breast Stuffed with Mushrooms); Chestnut, Prune and Pancetta Dressing; Roasted Winter Squash with Aged Balsamic; Panettone with Orange Sauce mc1312071300 8 Sunday 1 pm $50 Holiday Hors d'oeuvres Sheri Castle Sheri returns with great tips for a holiday get together, with hors d'oeuvres that are sure to please a crowd. Join her as she demonstrates how to prepare each delectable bite. Menu: Roast Beef, Asparagus and Boursin Wraps; Prosciutto, Chèvre, and Fig Rolls; Warm Crab Bites with Remoulade; Smoked Salmon on Savory Lemon-Thyme Shortbread; Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Apricot and Rosemary Chutney; Gianduia Pudding Bites mc1312081300 10 Tuesday 6 pm $45 Chucktown Chow: 39 Rue de Jean Aaron Lemieux The refined French café and bar 39 Rue de Jean is located in the historic district of downtown Charleston, and offers the best in classic Brasserie cuisine. Join Aaron, Executive Chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of Charleston, for this inspired menu. Menu: Salade d' Epinards (Baby Spinach, Red Beets, Spiced Pecans and Goat Cheese Vinaigrette); Basque Shrimp (Jasmine Rice Pilaf, Prosciutto, San Marzano Tomato and Bell Pepper); Strawberry Fig Tartlets (Black Mission Figs, Powdered Sugar and Fresh Berries) mc1312101800 11 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Inspired Indian Cuisine Emily Kimbrough Emily is a graduate of Johnson & Wales and a seasoned Cooking School Instructor. Join Emily as she spices up the kitchen and demonstrates her favorite Indian recipes! Menu: Tandoori Shrimp with Naan; Papadum Crisps with Mango Chutney; Chicken Tikka Masala; Red Onion Raita; Crispy Indian Spiced Okra, Basmati Rice; Mango Lassis mc1312111800 3 12 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Holiday Pairings Wine Department Staff Join us as we pair both beers and wines with your holiday feast from start to finish, including beer with dessert! We will also highlight some selections from our holiday catering menu. mc1312121700 13 Friday 12 pm $30 Learn at Lunch: Winter Dinner Marilyn Markel Learn to easily prepare for company with this wonderful "do ahead" meal. Join Marilyn, Culinary Director, as she delves into the details of how to prepare this dinner well before your guests arrive. This is a one hour class. Menu: Avocado and Asparagus Salad; Beef Pot Roast with Wine Seasoned Au Jus and Mashed Potatoes; Poached Pears with Crème Anglaise and Candied Walnuts mc1312131200 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 9 Chocolate Ganache and Molasses Pudding Cups Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Holiday Brunch on Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 am. 5 America's love affair with pizza has been decades in the making. The keys to a great pie are a quality crust and a piping hot oven, so join the Cooking School Staff for this pizza primer class and learn how to knead, shape and cook pizza dough properly. After cooking, sit down and enjoy freshly-made pizza with your classmates. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Pizza Margherita; Arugula, Bacon and Fontina Pizza with Cranberry Syrup; Caramelized Onion, Olive, Mushroom and Feta Pizza mc1312131700 (Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups cream, divided 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped ¼ cup dark muscado sugar 3 egg yolks 13 Friday 5 pm $50 Gourmet Pizza Cooking School Staff ½ tsp vanilla ¼ tsp salt 1 Tbsp chocolate bitters dash chocolate bitters Instructions: 1.Heat ¼ cup cream over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge. Place chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and whisk briefly. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again until smooth and glossy. 2.Heat 1 cup of cream over medium heat until just boiling. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, salt and bitters; whisk thoroughly. 3.Temper hot cream slowly into egg mixture. Return mixture to the saucepan and, over low heat, whisk constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 4.In 3 oz ramekins, spoon enough chocolate to cover the bottom. Fill the ramekin with the custard and top with another spoonful of chocolate. Chill until ready to serve. 5.When ready to serve, whip the remaining ½ cup cream with a dash of chocolate bitters, and dollop on top of the custard. 14 Saturday 1 pm $55 Mediterranean Favorites from Moosewood David Hirsch Join David Hirsch as he demonstrates Mediterranean dinner à la Moosewood Restaurant. David has been involved with Moosewood since 1976, participating in all aspects of running the restaurant. An avid gardener as well as a cook, David is the author of "Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden," which offers information and instruction on designing gardens, as well as growing, harvesting and cooking homegrown produce. All the recipes for this class are from the newly published "Moosewood Restaurant Favorites" cookbook, a collaborative effort that represents a culinary memoir from members of Moosewood, now in its 40th year. Menu: Spanakopita Bites; Portuguese White Bean and Kale Soup; Eggplant-Mushroom Marsala; Pasta al Vesuvio; Broccoli with Walnut Dressing; Surprisingly Vegan Chocolate Cake mc1312141300 15 Sunday 2 pm $55 Pan-Asian Flavors from Moosewood David Hirsch Moosewood Restaurant cuisine is so versatile and creative, it can be adapted to numerous cultural themes. David returns with recipes from the latest Moosewood cooperative book, "Moosewood Restaurant Favorites," a collaborative effort that represents a culinary memoir from members of Moosewood, now in its 40th year. These delicious recipes all feature a Pan-Asian twist to delight your taste buds. Menu: Gado (Indonesian Peanut Sauce with vegetables); Mulligatawny Soup; Thai Vegetable Curry; Lime and Spice Baked Tofu; Ginger Sesame Asian Greens; Tropical Fruit Trifle mc1312151400 17 Tuesday 5 pm $50 Rough Puff Pastry Cooking School Staff 5 Pâte feuilletée is what the French call puff pastry. This rich, delicate pastry is made in layers; the butter creates steam that results in layer after layer of delectable pastry. Join the Cooking School Staff to learn how remarkably easy this puff pastry is to make. Each guest will have dough to take home and use later. Plan to spend three hours in this class, with a break for the dough to chill. Menu: Palmiers; Savory Puff Pastry Tart; Chocolate Mousse Napoleons mc1312171700 18 Wednesday 6 pm $40 Holiday Chocolate Desserts Laurie Erickson Chocolate is an excellent choice for dessert anytime, but for the holidays it's an extra special finale to a wonderful meal. Join Laurie for this special menu bound to please all chocolate lovers. Menu: Chocolate Cups with Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Sauce; Old School Ring Dings; Chocolate Truffles; Chocolate Espresso Lava Cakes mc1312181800 10 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. December 3 19 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Belgium Beer Day Wine Department Staff 27 Friday 6 pm $90 for 2 Dinner Duet: Romantic New Year's Dinner Cooking School Staff Join us tonight for a fun and interactive celebration of Belgium beer! mc1312191700 20 Friday 5 pm $50 Tamales Cooking School Staff 5 Tamales are a Mexican standby, consisting of delicious ingredients served in neat little packages. Come learn how to make masa dough like a pro, and then fill and roll it into tamale bundles using corn husks and banana leaves. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Citrus Salad; Chicken Tamales with Salsa Verde; Pork Tamales with Salsa Chili Rojo mc1312201700 21 Saturday 11 am and 3 pm $50 each Cookie and Bar Exchange Cooking School Staff 5 Come one, come all! We will join together and prepare some delicious batters and doughs, and while our treats are baking, indulge in some appetizers. Join the talented Cooking School Staff for this interactive hands-on class. Each guest will receive a box of treats to take home. Menu: Chocolate Macadamia Nut Espresso Brownies with Chocolate Ganache; Nick Malgieri's Lemon Ginger Bars with Lemon Glaze; Peanut Butter Cookies with Moonshine Cordials 11 am mc1312211100 3 pm mc1312211500 22 Sunday 12 pm and 4 pm $50 each Adult Cookie Decorating Cooking School Staff 5 Come learn the techniques for making beautiful, intricately decorated, gift-quality cookies. We'll make pizzas, and then learn how to achieve a professionally decorated look on holiday shaped gingerbread cookies with smooth, hard-drying Royal icing. The cookies you decorate are yours to keep or give as gifts for the holidays. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Pizzas and Cookies 12 pm mc1312221200 4 pm mc1312221600 54 23 Monday 12 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Pizza and Holiday Cookie Decorating Cooking School Staff Join our Cooking School Staff to learn how to make beautifully decorated cookies. We'll make pizzas, then learn how to decorate holiday shaped gingerbread cookies with smooth, hard-drying Royal icing. The cookies you decorate are yours to keep or give as gifts for the holidays. This is a hands-on class Menu: Pizzas and Cookies mc1312231200 54 24 Tuesday 12 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Pizza and Holiday Cookie Decorating Cooking School Staff Join our Cooking School Staff to learn how to make beautifully decorated cookies. We'll make pizzas, then learn how to decorate holiday shaped gingerbread cookies with smooth, hard-drying Royal icing. The cookies you decorate are yours to keep or give as gifts for the holidays. This is a hands-on class Menu: Pizzas and Cookies mc1312241200 3 26 Thursday 5 pm $15 Thursdays Uncorked: Pop the Cork Wine Department Staff It's the Friday night before New Year's, and what better way to celebrate the end of the year than a romantic dinner with your partner. Join the Cooking School Staff as they demonstrate how to create this romantic dinner for two. Then, enjoy some bubbly and soft, relaxing music as dinner is served. Menu: Cheddar Cheese Soufflés; Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pistachios and Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette; Steak au Poivre with Scalloped Potatoes; A Trio of Chocolate Truffles mc1312271800 28 Saturday 4 pm $45 Happy New Year: A New Year's Eve Buffet Cooking School Staff Learn how to prepare for New Year's Eve in style! Join the Cooking School Staff for a demonstration of this easy and stress-free menu, perfect for bringing in the New Year. Menu: Trio of Crackers: Very Cheddar Crackers with Country Ham, Blue Cheese and Walnut Crackers, Parmesan Crackers; Salad with Creamy Shallot Vinaigrette; Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce; Caramel and Chocolate Tartlets mc1312281600 29 Sunday 12 pm $40 Basic Biscuits Cooking School Staff 51 Biscuits are easy to make and remain a tradition in many southern families. Join the Cooking School Staff as they share their biscuit recipes and demonstrate classic side dishes. Get hands-on experience making your own biscuits, and go home with biscuit mix to practice your technique. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Biscuits Two Ways: Stunning Rolled Biscuits and Light Biscuits; Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits; Country Ham; Fruit Salad mc1312291200 30 Monday 12 pm $35 Dim Sum Cooking School Staff Join the Cooking School Staff for this peek into Asian cuisine, a great activity if you have guests for the holidays! Menu: Breana's Chinese Roast Pork with Sticky Rice wrapped in Lotus Leaf; Potstickers; Vegetable Summer Rolls; Peking Duck Sliders; Mango Pudding mc1312301200 January Sneak Preview 18 Saturday 1:00 pm $55 The Joy of Gluten-Free Baking Peter Reinhart Join bread expert Peter Reinhart as he bakes from his new book (co-authored by Denene Wallace), "The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking." Their techniques are unlike any other gluten-free methods you have seen, replacing all starches and sugars with nut and seed flours, to create delicious baked goods with zero glycemic load. In other words, these recipes are not only for the gluten-sensitive, but also for diabetics, pre-diabetics and anyone seeking to gain control of their weight or blood sugar without sacrificing flavor. For those who took his last glutenfree, sugar-free class, this class will feature recipes not previously demonstrated. Join the master for an informative, eye-opening class. Menu: Double Cheese Focaccia with Tomato Sauce; No Carb Hushpuppies; Toasting Bread; Pecan Sandies; Sweet Pecan Almond Bread; Biscotti mc1401181300 It's almost New Year's Eve and time to sample some bubbly! Join the Wine Department Staff for a taste of what the New Year has to bring. mc1312261700 CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 11 How to Register Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Most classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. To register or get more information, call 855-716-1240 toll free or visit www.southernseason.com. Cooking School is sponsored by: About Cooking Classes Cooking Classes at Southern Season provide an EPICUREAN EDUCATION served with a heaping side of expertise and style. Learn from local, regional and internationally renowned chefs, culinary experts and a highly trained staff as they share secrets, techniques and recipes in a classroom that redefines the concept. Our state-of-the-art facility features tiered seating, live video monitors and the finest cookware and appliances. Each quarter our schedule hosts a variety of wine tastings, exciting greet-the-chefs and affordable stovetop opportunities for EVERY SKILL LEVEL. Popular course series include “KNIFE SKILLS,” an introduction to proper handling and maintenance of the chef’s most important tool; “KIDS IN THE KITCHEN,” a family-styled exploration of fun food and tasty teamwork; “LEARN AT LUNCH,” an abbreviated lunchtime course for on-the-go moms and busy professionals; and “SOUTHERN BISCUITS,” one of our most popular courses—lays the foundation for two distinct styles of biscuits for each student’s culinary creativity. Classes are DEMONSTRATION-STYLE OR HANDS ON and approximately two hours in length. Each student will receive recipe packets, contextual history, demonstrations of technique and generous portions of the subject cuisine. Wine is included in most evening classes, with special emphasis on food pairings. Adult classes are open to students 16 years of age and older. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable. Our cooking school is also available for PRIVATE PARTIES and can be tailored to allow you and your guests to expand your culinary imagination. Teach the bride to cook at her bridal shower. Celebrate a romantic anniversary with a dinner party prepared with your closest friends and family. Add some spice to your corporate functions and savor the experience of working as a team in a deliciously fun learning environment. Contact our Cooking School Manager to begin planning a party to be remembered by all. We’ll take care of everything to make it a CULINARY ADVENTURE OF EDIBLE EDUCATION, so you can kick back and enjoy! 730 Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC • www.southernseason.com • 855-716-1240