Autumn 2011 Classes

Ontario Turkey Weeknight Meals with Chef Emily Richards Wednesday, September 14th, 6:30 pm

Emily Richards kicks off our fall season with Ontario turkey weeknight meals.  Learn to use different cuts of Ontario turkey to enjoy dinner through the week with no hassle.  Emily’s menu includes Mu Shu Turkey, Turkey Osso Bucco, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata, Coriander Turkey Burgers and a quick dessert of course!

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

“Cat Can Cook” with Chef Catherine Robertson, Thursday, September 22nd, 6:30 pm

We are excited to have cookbook author Catherine Robertson in the Thyme to Cook kitchen to share healthy and easy recipes from her cookbook “The Cat Can Cook”.  Perfect for beginners in the kitchen as well as seasoned cooks.  Catherine’s menu includes Hot Crab Dip, Ginger and Orange Tilapia with Cilantro Sauce, Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake for dessert.   Included in the price of this class is Catherine’s cookbook “The Cat Can Cook”, a retail value of $15.95.

Price $85.00 plus tax

 

 

Italian Fall Favourites with Chef Connie Raso Thursday, September 29th, 6:30 pm

Fall is a perfect time to enjoy rustic Italian fare with Chef Connie Raso.  Join Connie as she prepares some of her favourite Italian fall favourites.  Connie’s menu includes; Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese Salad, Truffle infused Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Tuscan Pork Loin Chops, and Pumpkin Chocolate Cake.

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

“Fall for Apples” with Chef Emily Hansen Tuesday, October 4th, 6:30 pm

Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy one of the most wonderful, and often underrated fruits of our region, the apple.  Join Chef Emily Hansen as she demonstrates the versatility of the of the apple.  Chef Emily will highlight a few of the 28 varieties available from Brantview Apples and Cider, a seventh generation family farm, and a regular vendor at the Guelph Farmers’ market.  Learn how to stuff, and cook a standing Crown Pork Rroast perfectly, just in time for Thanksgiving while enjoying premium, conscientiously raised meats from Rowe Farms.  Learn the secrets behind mastering a flawless crème caramel with an apple twist…and more!

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

“Porktoboerfest” with Donna-Marie Pye Tuesday, October 11th, 6:30 pm

The mighty king of the meat world is so much more than chops, roast and ham.  Home Economist Donna-Marie Pye will introduce you to some of the new pork products being used today. We’ll teach you the tricks of the trade when purchasing pork and how to handle it once you get it home for perfectly prepared pork ever time.  Recipes to be demonstrated include Weeknight Pork Pizza Meatballs, Ratatouille Pork Chops, Country Pork Winter Vegetable Pie and Sweet Pork Tenderloin.

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

Bounty of the Fall Chef Daryl Neamtu 

Tuesday, October 18th, 6:30 pm

Executive Chef Daryl Neamtu returns to the Thyme to Cook kitchen with a Fall menu, using fresh and local ingredients along with lessons to make you a culinary master in your own kitchen.

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

“Celebrate Life”, and Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness, with Chef Emily Richards

Thursday, October 20th, 6:30 pm

To celebrate life, come and enjoy quick and easy appetizers that Emily Richards will put together for any gathering of friends. In small portions of desserts and appetizers your favourites can appear! Like pulled pork nachos or mashed potato martinis. Crostinis are always a favourite, so why not make sweet and savoury options!  Learn quick tips and hints to make your next party easy to put together and fun for you too!  We are opening the class to 25 guests to come and enjoy a casual evening of personal shopping with food and fun.  A portion of the proceeds from this evening will go towards Breast Cancer.

Price $40.00 plus tax

 

30 Minute Meals with Chef Kate Dowhan

Tuesday, October 25th, 6:30 pm

Chef Kate Dowhan with be in the kitchen with her very popular class, 30 Minute Meals which are easy, fast and delicious and take the frazzle out of dinner time.  Kate’s menu includes, Seared Black peppercorn Steaks with Horseradish-Potato Salad, Green Salad with Garlic Crunch, Quick Thai Beef Salad, Stir-fried Chinese Noodles with Roast Pork and Vegetables, Chicken and bulgur Salad with Avocado, and Quick Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Green Onions and corn Butter.

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

Christmas in Provence with Professional Baker and Chef Emily Hansen

Tuesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm

Prepare for the winter holidays with a French Christmas cookie recipe collection including Sable, Madeleine, Palmiers, Macaroons, Meringue and Florentine Cookies. Nibble on Savoury Cheese Puffs and Onions Tartlets, perfect for holiday entertaining.  This class will show you how simple it can be to have freshly baked goodies always on hand. The recipes include all the traditional aromas and flavours of the holiday season.

Price $75.00, plus tax

Two for the Price of One …Chef`s that is! Monday, November 14th, 6:30 pm

Join Chef Emily Richards and Chef Connie Raso as they take you on a tapas adventure for the holidays. Enjoy morsels that are perfect bite size decadence for the holiday season. With flavours of Spain that include marinated olives, Tortilla, Pork Kabobs and some seafood and vegetarian options.  We`ll finish the night with a caramel flan and some good laughs.

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

Quick and Easy Appetizers with Chef Kate Dowhan

Thursday, November 24th, 6:30 pm

Let Chef Kate Dowhan show you how to prepare simple and tasty appetizers in no time, perfect for the holiday season.  Kate`s menu includes , Spicy  Korean Pork Buns, Roasted Fingerling Potato Crips with Shallots and Rosemary, Garlic Roasted Shrimp  Cocktail, Quick Cucumber, Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Cream Cheese rounds, Fried Corn Fritters with Tomato Salsa, Lettuce Cups with blue cheese and Bacon, Gingery, apricot Glazed Pork Ribs.

Price $75.00 plus tax

 

Seasonal Entertaining with Chef Greg Hubbard

Monday, November 28th, 6:30 pm

Join Greg Hubbard of Cassoulet Catering and share tips for making seasonal hors d`ouevres that will impress your guests without leaving you slaving in the kitchen while they enjoy them.  We`ll be into the fall so our techniques change from grilling and blanching to the unctuous results of low and slow methods like braising, roasting and stewing. You`ll get great ideas for versatile vehicles for serving your canapés on, and learn the secrets to having the work done the day before your guests arrive.  That way you`ll be in earshot sipping some vino when your friends rave about the food.

Price $75.00, plus tax

 

 

To book a reservation, call Thyme to Cook at (519)837-2665 and make payment with Visa or Master Card, or in person with Debit, Cash, Visa or Master Card.  Your reservation in non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another class.

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