LE CREUSET - FRENCH COOKWARE IN THE AMERICAN KITCHEN
Kirsten Geiger $40
Sunday, September 13, 2009 2-4 PM
You've seen Le Creuset's beautifully colored enamel over cast-iron French ovens and ceramic
bakeware. Now you can learn to put these beautiful kitchen tools to cooking in your home. Using
Le Creuset French Ovens and Ceramic Bakeware, Kirsten, from our kitchen, and Deb Apuli,from Le Creuset will
fix American comfort foods - homemade Chicken & Dumplings, Chicken Pot Pie, Roasted Root Vegetables,
and Deep Dish Apple Pie. Each class participant will receive a Le Creuset Deep Dish Pie Pan -
a $29.99 value - Free!
LET'S DO LUNCH
Roberta Lecy $30
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11 AM to 2 PM
Roberta Lecy returns with another fantastic luncheon class! Roberta will prepare
Chinese Chicken Salad, Watermelon Prosciutto Salad, and Parmesan Thyme Crackers. For dessert,
she'll be making Lemon Tart with Butter Pecan Crust. This class includes a full lunch
portion for each person attending. So come enjoy lunch and learn to make these delicious
salads at home.
LOCAL HARVEST
Julie Smoragiewizc $40
Wednesday, September 16, 20096-9 PM
Gourmet cook and business community leader, Julie Smoragiewicz comes to our kitchen on
the verge of her new venture -- DakotaThyme.com, a blog about her adventures in a prairie kitchen.
Join Julie on cooking tour of locally harvested produce. All Julie's menu items can be enjoyed
immediately or used to stock your pantry and freezer, or can even be given as thoughtful gifts.
Julie will make Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Cream of Carrot and Ginger Soup, Red Wine and
Herb Poached Pears, and Bread Pudding with Chokecherry Whiskey Sauce. No local food class would
be complete without a recipe for the ever-abundant zucchini, and Julie will share her Gingered
Chocolate Zucchini Bread. A sample of Sumac Lemonade made from locally harvested sumac will be
served.
CHINESE STIR-FRY BASICS
Carole Chiang $40 )
Thursday, September 17, 20096-9 PM
Put away the take-out menu and learn to cook quick, delicious, and easy Chinese
stir-fries at home! Carole Chiang returns to our kitchen for another fun-filled evening
of great food. In this hands-on style class, you'll help Carole make homemade Egg Rolls,
Sweet and Sour Pork, Stir-Fry Chicken, Stir-fry Beef, and other easy Chinese cooking basics.
Bring your apron and come hungry for an action-packed learning experience.
SWEET & SAVORY PIES
Samantha Christ $40
Sunday, September 20, 2009 2-5 PM
"First you face the rolling pin..." Samantha Christ of Deadwood Thymes bakes up sweet
and savory pies for every occasion. From fresh fruit pies, to key lime pie, and banana cream
pie, Samantha will share her baking expertise just in time for the holidays. She'll also be
preparing some simple, but elegant savory main-dish pies and quiches, as well as Apple-Cranberry
and Chocolate-Pecan holiday pies.
GLUTEN FREE COOKING MADE EASY
Helen Nichols, RD $40
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6-9 PM
Helen Nichols, Registered Dietitian, makes gluten free living easier. Her recipes
will take you through gluten free cooking basics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Helen
will teach you to prepare gluten free: Basic Waffles, Peach Breakfast Pudding, Carrot Muffins,
Buckwheat Pancakes, Pumpkin Pancakes, Blueberry Muffins, and Winter Squash Muffins with
Dates. You'll also learn to fix Curried Meatloaf, Turkey Tacos, Wheat Free Cornbread, and
Polenta/Cornmeal. For dessert, Helen will serve Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies and
Peanut Raisin Chocolate Chews.
NEW MEXICAN TAPAS Y TAMALES
Lorraine Martinez $40
Thursday, September 24, 2009 6-9 PM
Southwest dishes are fun, flavorful, and perfect for entertaining. Join Lorraine
Martinez in our kitchen for a great evening of homemade Tamales as well as New Mexican-style
appetizers. Not a big fan of spicy food? No problem! As Lorraine often says, New Mexican
cuisine is big on freshness and flavor, not heat. In addition to her famous Tamales, she'll
be making Spanish Pinon Cheese Log, Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Quesadillas with Salsa Fresca,
Margarita Shrimp with Guacamole, Southwestern Chile Empanaditas (Turnovers), and
Vegetarian Tostada Bites.
WILD GAME -- HIGH PRAIRIE HUNTER'S FARE
Teresa Ciani $40
Saturday, September 26, 2009 6-9 PM
Why not serve wild game this holiday season? Teresa Ciani of High Prairie Inn
returns to our kitchen for another deliciously different class. Fried Pheasant Salad with
Organic Greens, Sugared Pecans, and Dried Cranberries is on the menu, along with Slow-
roasted Goose Stew with Turnips, Pan-seared Venison Medallions with Bourbon-Mushroom
Sauce, and Fennel Puree. Teresa finishes with another spectacular dessert -- Old-fashioned
Gingerbread with Orange Glaze and Rum Whipped Cream!
FINGER-LICKIN' -- KIDS COOK CHICKEN
Colleen Lecy $25
Saturday, October 3, 200910 AM -- 12 PM
The kids are back in the kitchen, and they are cooking chicken! Colleen Lecy
will lead the crew through a bunch of yummy chicken recipes like Chicken Turnovers,
Lemony Chicken and Linguine, Sweet & Sour Popcorn Chicken. For dessert they'll be
whipping up some Apple Crisp Pizza. Class size is limited -- hurry the kids classes
fill up quickly! Recommended for children ages 10 to 14.
SUSHI
Clay Dykstra $45
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 6-9 PM
We're glad to welcome Clay Dykstra back to our kitchen for another fun, "hands
on" sushi class! Explore the world of sushi, while you learn to create many varieties
of this Japanese delicacy. The term sushi means "with rice" and you will learn to prepare
the blend of rice vinegar and sugar that transforms plain rice into sushi rice. Clay will
teach you to make Maki California Rolls with King Crab, Avocado and Crisp Cucumber, and
Rocky Mountain Rolls with Smoked Alaskan Salmon and Granny Smith Apple. Also on the menu
are Nigiri Anago Sushi with Barbecued Eel, and Nigiri Tamago Sushi, a delicious egg dish.
Come for the food and fun, and go home with the skills to make delicious sushi for your
friends and family.
LIGHT & ELEGANT BRUNCH
Roberta Lecy $30
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 11 AM - 2 PM
Join Roberta Lecy for brunch and learn to make easy, beautiful dishes to prepare
for your next brunch get-together. Enjoy Punch with Peaches and Raspberries as you
help prepare Breakfast Strata with Mushrooms, Shrimp, and Brie, Asparagus Spears with
Prociutto, and Orange Poppy Seed Bread. Roberta finishes brunch with Chocolate and White
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. This class includes a full lunch portion for each person
attending.
KNIFE SKILLS
Clark Stone $40
Friday, October 9, 2009 6:30-8:30 PM
In this "hands on" knife skills class, Clark Stone from Wusthof-Trident will
give a brief history of Wusthof and do a knife comparison. He will teach you how to
properly chop, dice, and mince vegetables. You will also learn to spice up your dishes
by creating an assortment of decorative garnishes. Learn basic knife skill, as well
as the different blade shapes and their uses. Clark will explain basic sharpening
techniques, knife safety, maintenance, and storage. As a bonus, everyone will receive
a forged paring knife valued at $67.
HEARTY VEGETARIAN SOUPS
Chris Coleman $40
/Friday, October 16, 2009 6-9 PM
Chris Coleman begins by teaching the class to make a flavorful homemade vegetable
stock chock full of vitamins, fiber, texture, color, and great taste. She then uses
that stock to create five healthy, hearty, and tasty soups. She'll teach you Vietnamese
"Faux" Pho. (Pho is almost always made with a very hearty beef stock. In this case it's
"faux" Pho because it's a vegetarian version of the fabulous noodle soup of Vietnam with
sprouts, mint, basil, vegetables, and tofu.) She'll also make Mediterranean Lentil and
Kale Soup, Greek Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini Soup with Tzatsiki Sauce, Mexican Fresh
Corn Soup with Roasted Corn Salsa, and Winter Vegetable and Barley Ragout. To round out
the menu, she has two delicious muffin recipes, Oatmeal-Cranberry and Cheddar Cornmeal.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TREATS
Colleen Lecy $25
Saturday, October 17, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
It's time for some seriously scary cooking fun! Colleen Lecy and the kids will
whip up a bunch of Halloween holiday treats guaranteed to freak you out! Spooky Spiders,
Creepy Tacos, and Vampire Ghoul-ash will keep all the goblins gobblin. For Dessert, what
else? Bloody Fingers (cookies) and Cauldron Punch. It will be a scream! Class size is
limited -- hurry the kids classes fill up quickly! Recommended for children ages 10 to 14.
THE CHEESECAKE CHALLENGE
Bob Spomer $40
Monday, October 19, 2009 6-9 PM
Don't be intimidated any more by fear of failure when faced with your favorite
cheesecake recipe. Bob Spomer will walk you step by step through "the Cheesecake
Challenge" with tips and techniques to help you achieve a truly tempting treat. Recipes
will include: Classic New York Cheesecake with Glazed Strawberries, Triple Chocolate
Cheesecake with Chocolate Leaves, and Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake with Stabilized Whipped
Cream.
DECORATE A CAKE
Connie Suto $40
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6-8:30 PM
Decorate your cake and eat it too, as Connie Suto of "Piece of Cake" shares her
extensive knowledge of baking and her frosting tips and techniques. Starting with 6"
cake squares (that Connie will provide), the class will learn how to construct and
decorate a lovely "Gift Box" cake. Apply a smooth frosting; create decorative Cornelia
lace, and pipe on daisies in this class. Class participants will need to bring 3 1/2
yards of ribbon, 1 1/2" to 2" wide (wired or unwired), to decorate their own cake to take
home.
THE BEEF LADY COOKS CHICKEN (AND POULTRY)
Helen Magnusson $40
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6-9 PM
Just in time for holiday feasting, Helen Magnusson, long-time spokesperson for
the SD Beef Council, returns to our kitchen to talk about roasting...poultry! Helen
starts her holiday menu with Chilled French Globe Artichokes with Creamy Horseradish
Dip and Honey Glazed Teriyaki Duck with Parsnips and Carrots. She'll also share her
wonderful recipe for Roasted Paprika Chicken Served on a Bed of Fresh Green with Pears
in Wine Sauce, as well as the basics of "Beer-butt" Chicken. Helen finishes the evening
with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream topped with a variety of sauces from the Someone's In
The Kitchen pantry!
APPLE HARVEST LUNCHEON
Roberta Lecy $30
Thursday, October 29, 2009 11 AM - 2 PM
It's apple harvest time! Roberta Lecy has a wonderful lunch planned with
an amazing variety of sweet and savory apple recipes. Roberta will show you how
to fix Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Curry Condiments, Cape Cod Chopped Salad,
and Grilled Apple Sandwiches. Dessert will be French Apple Tart or Apple Dumplings.
This class includes a full lunch portion for each person attending.
MID-EAST COOKING
Julie Smoragiewicz $40
Friday, October 30, 2009 6-9 PM
Julie Smoragiewicz will take you on a tour of the heart-healthy and budget-friendly
Middle Eastern table. Julie will prepare Marinated Olives, Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves,
Zataar (herbed bread), M'jadara (lentils and bulgur wheat), Spinach Fatayer (pies),
Tabbouleh, and Kafta (grilled and spiced ground meat). She finishes the meal with Baklava
and Arabic coffee.
TAPAS DELMONICO
Pete Franklin $40
Sunday, November 1, 2009 2-5 PM
Pete Franklin, owner and chef of Delmonico Grill, shares some amazing recipes for
traditional Spanish Tapas or "small bites." Included in the menu will be Pistou Manchego -
roasted red onion, roma tomatoes, and bell pepper served on crostini; Albondigas - pork
and veal meatballs in a pomodoro sauce; sweet Torrijas- Spanish-style French toast soaked
in red wine with an apple and red wine reduction sauce; and more! You'll be able to
recreate these delicious Tapas recipes at home after this informative afternoon.
AN ELEGANT DINNER AT HOME
Sarah Bickford $40
Monday, November 2, 2009 6-9 PM
Sarah Bickford of the Fireside shares her menu for an affordable, yet elegant, fall
dinner at home. She'll prepare Roasted Acorn Squash with Fried Onions, Crispy Pancetta,
Gorgonzola, Drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction Sauce. For her entree, Sarah will make
Chicken Madeira with Smoked Mozzerella and Roasted Asparagus, accompanied by Garlic
Mashed Potatoes. She finishes with Fresh Fall Fruit with Lemon Ricotta Cheese.
HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
Connie Suto $40
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6-8:30 PM
Welcome to cookie art! Connie Suto, of Piece of Cake, is an expert at decorating
cookies that are a joy to see and eat. Join Connie as she shares the latest techniques
and tips for making beautiful and delicious holiday cookies. Bring your apron and be
ready for lots of action while you practice frosting and decorating techniques. Come
for the fun and go home with new ideas for your holiday treats.
INDIAN CUISINE
Justine Ashokar $40
Thursday, November 5, 2009 6-9 PM
Love Indian food? Wish you could fix it at home? Learn the basics of Indian
cuisine from Justine Ashokar of Curry Masala. We are so excited to welcome Justine to
our kitchen! Justine will share her recipes for Spice Rice, Chicken Curry, Vegetable
Raitha (salad), and more!
Welcome to the 2009 Fall Cooking Classes at Someone's In The Kitchen. We would
like to thank all our participating chefs who take time from their busy schedules to help
us celebrate the art of cooking. We are very excited about this fall's line up
of 23 classes taught by very talented chefs from Rapid City and the Black Hills area.
Please don't hesitate to call us at 605-341-5044/1-888-817-5078 if you have any questions
while making your selections.
