Imagine yourself with the skills to make the most beautiful crepes on earth…Join the fun on August 31st for Crepes Workshop OR Learn to make pizza for like a pro at my Pizza Workshop. Join me for one or all 3 Lunch and Learn classes, such a fantastic way to spend an extended lunch hour. Feel like a night out? I have you covered for that too, grab a friend or your hubby for some bourbon tasting southern style OR want some entertaining tips…I have you covered. See the full class list below.
Register TODAY because classes are filling fast! Email lorie@atasteofparis.net orr call 214 551 9630.
Au revoir for now! Lorie
Fall Classes 2017
Crepes Workshop Thursday, August 31st 5:30-9:00 OR Friday, September 8th 10:00-2:00 SOLD OUT Join me for a day in the kitchen you will not soon forget. After this class you will feel like a professional Creperie. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner; 4 servings to be taken home and enjoyed by your family. So after a fun class, no cooking or dishwashing for you, dinner is ready! We will start with breakfast crepes, two versions, rich Chocolate Banana and fresh Strawberry with Mascarpone. We will have some fun making sensational appetizer Crepe Bundles stuffed with brie, apples and caramel. For a hearty lunch we will prepare Buckwheat Crepes stuffed with Steak, Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms and topped with a silky Beef Veloute Sauce, oh my! We will also craft a vegetarian option, Herbed Crepes filled with a Parmesan Kale and fresh ripe tomatoes, drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze. For a sweet finish we will prepare dreamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Crepes. Last but not least; mouthwatering Chicken Florentine Crepes will be prepared for take home dinner!! This will be a fabulously fun day in the kitchen. Class size limited to 10. Class fee $89.00
Thursday, September 14th 11:00-1:00 Lunch and Learn, Fresh Ideas for Busy Lives
Join me this month or every month for an extended lunch hour and full cooking class experience. Fresh ideas are sure to become family favorites all with amped up flavor and nutrition. While we cook we will sample Mango Mimosas just for fun. We will get started with 2 breakfast ideas; amaze your family with Sunshine Muffins packed with bacon and cheddar and an egg baked right in! We will prepare irresistible Berry Jam to top those muffins off. You will look forward to morning when you prepare my Star Studded Oatmeal crammed full of goodness. Crispy Vegetable Salad is the perfect lunch or side to any meal and offers new strategies for keeping veg at its crispy best. Looking for a new taco obsession? Flank Steak Tacos with Sensational Slaw will not disappoint especially when we top then with homemade Candied Jalapenos, oh my! We will demystify curry with our spicy to taste Coconut Chicken Curry served over Israeli Couscous. To finish the fun everyone will adore luscious Chocolate Caramel Tart! Class Fee $56.00
Friday September 15th 7:00-9:00 Chef’s Table- Los Cabos
Don’t feel like cooking? Join me for a Chef’s Table lunch and just sit back and enjoy! I will prepare a beautifully composed meal guaranteed to entice your taste buds. This meal is inspired by some of the phenomenal food we enjoyed seaside in Cabo. The fun begins with a cocktail I could simply not get enough of and have been dreaming of ever since Grand Mariner Mojito Martini. First course is served upon arrival and consists of Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Piquet Peppers and Chicken Empanadas, sensational little packages of goodness. We will be seated for the second course of savory Lobster and Corn Crème Brulee. Third course will be a gorgeous light Collard Salad served with Jalapeno Cheddar Muffins. The main course will not disappoint, succulent Glazed Pork Loin with Peach and Island Fruit Chutney served over a bed of Pureed Sweet Potatoes. For dessert, Cherry Hand Pies and a platter of Dark Chocolate Shards, because every meals need a little chocolate! Fee $59.00
Thursday, October 19th 6:30-8:30 The South Does Bourbon!
Join me for a night out of incredible food and bourbon! We will taste 3 bourbon varieties paying particular attending to the subtle flavor notes as we gobble delicious bites all with a southern slant. No matter which corner of the globe you roam, it is impossible to beat Barbequed Shrimp and White Cheddar Grit cups perfect for serving at a party. We will make our own Herbed Chevre fabulous on its own but we will use it to craft a sensational Panini with creamed honey. Curry Chicken Salad and Cucumber Canapes make a cool crispy bite. Grilled Provolone is outstanding when topped with Tomato Jam and balsamic. Bacon and Chive Biscuits topped with Apricot Glazed Pork is quite possibly the best bite ever! To round out this exciting evening of food and bourbon we will prepare individual Mixed Berry Cobblers and Sweet Pistachio Cream with Chocolate Shards for dipping. Class Fee $59.00
Friday, October 20th 11:00-1:00 Lunch and Learn Italian Inspiration
Join me this month or every month for an extended lunch hour and full cooking class experience. Fresh ideas are sure to become family favorites all with amped up flavor and nutrition. While we cook we will sample Peach Bellini’s just for fun. We will get the amazing food started Shallot Mushroom Fontina Frittata together with luscious Cherry Almond Scones makes the perfect anytime breakfast. Greens, kale, prosciutto and figs come together for a crave worthy salad perfect as a main course. Experience Polenta by the Yard family style! We will prepare topping and mix in for this classic Italian dish sure to become a favorite at your house. To keep the goodness coming we will make a one dish wonder, Porchetta Roast with fall vegetables and faro, so satisfying and oh so easy. For an added side to accompany all of your fall dishes we will prepare Blistered and Sauced Green Beans. For a fantastic sweet finish we will prepare decadent Lemon Soufflé Cakes. Class Fee $56.00
Friday, October 27th 10:00-2:00 Pizza Workshop Join me for a day in the kitchen you will not soon forget! Imagine yourself with the skills to prepare fantastic pizzas for your family and friends, perfect for entertaining. Plus take home a kit including traditional Pizza Sauce and Pizza Crust to create a lovely pizza for your family! I will show you how to host a Create Your Own Pizza Party, one of my favorite ways to entertain! We will master the difference between Flatbread and Pizza in this class and the tasty goodness begins with Fontina Flatbread topped with prosciutto, walnuts and shallots. Next up the show stopping beauty of Assorted Heirloom Tomato Pizza. We will prepare Green Flatbread, topped with pesto, fresh chevre, kale, chard, basil and chives. Buffalo Chicken Pizza is sure to be a crowd pleaser along with Salad topped flat bread of Tomato Confit, parmesan, and bacon. We will prepare the crispy light Cucumber and Fennel Salad perfect alongside any of our savory offerings. For a sweet treat, Ricotta Honey Berry Pizza sprinkled with Candied Pecans. Class size is limited, extreme hands on experience. Workshop Fee $79.00
Friday, November 3rd 11:00-1:00 Lunch and Learn Thanksgiving Inspiration
Join me this month or every month for an extended lunch hour and full cooking class experience. Does Thanksgiving Dinner have to consist of the same old tired dishes year after year? How about a fresh take on some classic flavors to wake up those taste buds. While we cook we will sample Vanilla Pumpkin Martini shots just for fun! The tasty goodness starts with Sautéed pears and Walnuts over Brie a lovely appetizer for any spread. Pretty Herbed Brioche Rolls are sure to be a huge hit. We will prepare Cinnamon Maple Glazed Turkey with Classic Gravy, not to out down by my cornbread dressing packed with bacon, leeks and walnuts. Gorgeous Sweet Potato Soufflés will amaze your guests as well as crispy and tangy Green Bean Cranberry Salad. Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin is amazing! For a decadent sweet ending we will prepare Bourbon Banana Pudding Cake. Class Fee $56.00
Thursday, November 9th 6:30-8:30 Entertaining with Irresistible Appetizers
Are you ready for a fun night filled with inspired dishes and flavors? What about great tips and tricks to make entertaining a breeze? Well then join me! We will sip Pomegranate Martinis while we prepare a feast of tidbits starting with decadent Normandy Camembert with Calvados apples and pecans. Light and delicate Crab Puffs will delight any guest. Tender Red Pepper and Cheddar Scones are a sensation on any buffet. Next up gorgeous flat bread topped with bacon, chevre, figs and arugula. Jalapenos have never tasted better than when stuffed with fresh pimento cheese. Chicken and Apple on Horseback are precious bites of goodness. Sweet Potato Hummus will be a party winner especially when served with naan bread. For a sweet finish we will prepare melt in your mouth taste tingling Strawberry Chocolate Truffles and cool creamy Lime and Coconut Panna Cotta Cups. Class Fee $59.00