Cooking Classes with Kathy Lehr

I've been sharing with you the cooking class information that my friend (and chef) Kathy Lehr gives in her wonderful home. Well she's at it again and I must say I'm excited for every one of them! Please let me know if you have any interest in attending as I have a seven passenger SUV and I think we can car pool!!

Cooking Classes/ Fall 2009
(September and October)
Kathy Lehr, Instructor and Consultant

It’s been a wonderfully crazy summer for me and I apologize for not conducting any grilling classes. When you come to a class, you will see the reason I’ve been so busy…I have completed my wood burning oven!!! I’m just now getting it seasoned so I won’t be teaching any classes with the oven until next Spring.

But now…on to some exciting, new Fall classes. Please let me know if there is something you are dying to learn about and I will try to work it in this year. Again, remember Demonstration means I will do all of the cooking; Hands on/Demo means there will be some time where you will have hands on during the class and I will be demonstrating the rest; and, of course, Hands on means just that.

Please sign up for classes by emailing me at taoofdough@neo.rr.com or phoning me at 330.668.0131. Pay when you arrive but please, no cancellations without a 48 hours notification!!!



Tuesday, September 8th @ 6:00-9:30 $38.00
Basketful of Tomatoes
Demonstration

I think everyone’s tomatoes did well this year and I’m sure most of you are trying to figure out a few new dishes to use all of them!!

• Smoked Tomato Brushetta
• Mascarpone al Pomodoro Soup
• Fried Green Tomatoes w/Horseradish Sauce
• Spinach Pasta w/ Zucchini, Tomatoes and Mushrooms in Light Tomato Cream Sauce
• Stacked Roasted Vegetables w/Roasted Tomato Sauce

Wednesday, September 16th @ 6:00-9:30 $38.00
From Farm to Table
Demonstration

With the abundance of wonderfully fresh vegetables available,
it seems so natural to have a class centering around them!

• Roasted Beet Salad w/Spicy Maple Pecans
• Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Ratatouille
• Cauliflower “Steaks” and Brussels Sprouts in a Lemon Pistachios Sauce
• Black Bean and Zucchini Cakes with Chipotle Sauce
• Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Warm Chevre w/Balsamic Dressing


Wednesday, September 23rd @ 6:00-9:30 $38.00
Hot and Spicy Tailgating or Tailgating with a Twist
Demonstration

It’s Fall and you know you’re going to be watching at least a few games, either live or on television and you know you’re going to want to eat something good, right? So why not have some new items to wow your friends?!!? Several people have requested my recipe for Gazpacho so I’ve added it here…good idea, I thought!

• Savory Mexican Cheesecake w/ chips
• Chili Sliders with Spicy Cole Slaw
• Best ever Gazpacho Soup
• Texan Chopped Salad with Avocado Sauce
• Chipotle Pulled Pork on Ciabatta
• Chocolate Pecan Brownies (added treat!)

Monday, September 28th @ 6:00-9:30 $38.00
South of the Border
Demonstration

This is the one that many of you have requested. I have tried to select items in which I will be using common Mexican ingredients and giving you ideas of other foods to fix using these. \In many of these dishes the proteins can be easily changed to fit your likes and this will be discussed.

• Best ever Guacamole/Tomatoes Rellenos
• Shrimp and Mexican Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers
• Grilled Portabella Taco w/Lime Mojito Sauce
• Chicken Enchilada w/Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
• Chipotle Huevos Rancheros



Saturday, October 10th 10:30 AM-2:30 PM $48.00
Pizzas, Focaccia, and Calzones
Hands On

This class is always a sell out. The importance of learning how to make one dough and have it versatile enough to turn into three different breads is the basis of this class and a very valuable lesson. You will learn how to make this dough by hand and in a Kitchenaid. Along with these three delicious Italian creations, you will be having Caesar Salad with your leftover stale bread…if there is ever any left!!!!

• Pizza of your choice
• Caramelized Onion and Herb Focaccia
• Ricotta and Spinach Calzone

Monday, October 12th @ 6:00-9:30 $38.00
Fall Into Desserts
Demonstration

To use all those wonderful Fall fruits, I’ve decided to create some wonderful end of the meal ideas. You will see how simple a cobbler and a soufflé can be. The strudel will be made with phyllo and the baked apple will have a simple crust to wrap it. Finally, one of my favorite desserts can become yours as you learn how to make crème brulee!

• Cranberry Pear Cobbler
• Pumpkin Pie Souffle
• Peach Almond Strudel
• Baked Apples w/ Maple Syrup Cinamon Glaze
• Maple Syrup Crème Brulee



Monday, October 26th @ 6:00-9:30 $40.00
Soups Galore
Demonstration/Hands On

Another soup class is in order as the chill of November and December will be upon us soon!! I will again have the bread bowl available and each of you, if you wish, will have the opportunity to make one! Although almost all of these soups are devoid of meat, there will be discussion as to how these can be altered to accommodate your taste.

• Garden Vegetable Soup au Pistou
• Butternut Squash Soup w/ Burnt Sage
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Cauliflower Soup
• Spicy Black Bean and Rice w/Andouille Sausage
• Roasted Garlic Soup w/Garlic Croutons


The following are classes I am planning for November and December. Please let me know if there is something you would like to see me add.

• Kicked up Casseroles
• The Healthy Mediterranean
• A Taste of Italy
• The World of Flat Breads
• Chocolate and More Chocolate
• Bite Size Appetizers
• Against