Thyme to Cook

Hard to believe it’s been five years already! Join us this Saturday, November 19th from 9:30 – 2 pm to celebrate. Chef Emily Richards will be in store with her new cookbook to sign, and will be doing food demos from the book! We have lots of amazing draw prizes for you to win, and of course in store specials for that day.

Here are our winter 2012 classes. Act quickly, they’re already filling up!
Get in the Kitchen and Cook” with Chef Emily Richards
Thursday, January 12th, 6:30 pm
Emily Richards kicks off the winter schedule at Thyme to Cook with dishes from her new cookbook “Get in the Kitchen and Cook!” Emily will feature casual menu ideas that don’t take a long time to prepare for enjoying with family and friends. Her menu includes Mushroom Pate, Roasted Garlic-Yukon Gold Potato Soup, Skillet Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Lemon Sauce, Beef Sirloin with Mushroom Merlot Sauce, Wine Poached Pears. Included in the price of this class is Emily’s Cookbook “Get in the Kitchen and Cook”.
Price: $105.00 plus tax.

Romance Italian Style with Chef Connie Raso
Thursday, January 19th, 6:30 pm
Connie Raso is in the kitchen to help you prepare a special meal for that special person in your life. Join Connie as she prepares the perfect romantic Italian menu. Appetizer: Seared Sea Scallops with fresh Herb Salad Drizzled with a Lemon Honey Vinaigrette. First Course: Homemade Pappardelle tossed in a Double Smoked Bacon and Spicy Tomato Ragout. Main Course: Coffee and Cocoa Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Cannanau Fig Reduction. Dessert: Ice Wine and Balsamic Zabaglione with Roasted Peaches and Fresh Strawberries.
Price $80.00 plus tax

Three Sisters around the Greek Table,
Monday, January 23rd, 6:30 pm
Come and join Betty, Eleni and Samantha in the kitchen as they devote a class to phyllo pastry, from appetizers to main dishes to desserts, including tips on how to work with phyllo, how to freeze and several phyllo folding techniques (triangle, pies, cigars, purses, etc). Included in the price of this class is their book “Three Sisters Around the Greek Table”.
Price $105.00 plus tax

African Flavors with Chef Bruce Duff
Monday January 30th, 6:30 pm
Join a new Chef to Thyme to Cook for an “African Fusion Themed Dinner” Bruce Duff, a Chef Instructor from Conestoga College, will be enticing you with flavors of Africa. His menu includes:
Course One: Shrimp and Eggplant infused with fennel Course Two: Arugula salad with avocado, melon, toasted corn, sunflower seeds and lime vinaigrette Course Three: Cameroon roast strip loin crusted in cumin seed and ginger and served with roasted yams and greens Course Four: Baked Apple and Almond Tartlette.
Price $75.00 plus tax

Exciting Thai with Chef Shawn Monaghan
Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30 pm
Always exciting, spicy and fresh! Chef Shawn Monaghan’s Thai class is a popular class at Thyme to Cook. Delight your taste buds with his vibrant Thai menu.
Price $75.00 plus tax

Falling In Love…..With Food, with Chef Emily Smith
Tuesday, February 7th, 6:30 pm
Cooking is all about passion, and we each have our own unique love story. Chef Emily Smith would like to take you on a delectable journey of her culinary experiences. She will demonstrate the preparation of inspirational dishes that have made her heart race over the last decade. The menu will consist of steamed mussels, a charcuterie and cheese sampling, Cornish game hen, and a cinnamon infused chocolate tart. You will be sure to fall in love with the food, over and over again.
Price $75.00 plus tax

“Slow Cookers and Cast Iron”, Donna-Marie Pye
Monday, February 13th, 6:30 pm
Relax as bestselling cookbook author and cooking school instructor Donna-Marie Pye teaches you how to prepare slow-simmered recipes that will fill your home with amazing aromas. We will highlight the benefits of cooking with both the slow cooker and cast iron cookware. Recipes include Cubano Pork Roast, South Beach Pork Paninis, Short Ribs Barolo and Tropical Fruit Crumble.
Price $75.00 plus tax

“Daryl’s Travel” with Chef Daryl Neamtu
Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30 pm
Come join Executive Chef Daryl Neamtu as he cooks his favourite recipes from his personal favourite travels. Will you enjoy something from Trinidad, Italy, Austria, or even Costa Rica? You will have to sign up to find out. No passport required!
Price $75.00 plus tax

Heart Healthy Meals with Chef Emily Richards
Tuesday, February 28th
Join cookbook author and Chef Emily Richards for heart healthy meal ideas. Emily’s menu includes, No Stir Risotto, Quinoa Raspberry Muffins, Hearty Tuscan Soup, and Ginger Beet Broccoli Salad.
Price $75.00, plus tax

“Chef’s Favourites “, with Chef Connie Raso
Thursday, March 8th, 6:30 pm
Chef Connie Raso is back in the Thyme to Cook kitchen with some of her Italian favourites which include,
Appetizer, Proscuitto and Parmesan Flan with Arugula and Lamb’s Lettuce Salad, First Course, Eggplant and Goat Cheese filled Ravioli with a Tomato Shallot Reduction, Main Course, Veal Marsala, with Potato Pancake and Braised Fennel, Dessert, New York Cheesecake with a Chocolate Chili Ganache.
Price $80.00 plus tax

Pizza! With Chef Emily Smith
Monday, March 12th, 6:30 pm
Join Chef Emily Smith as she demonstrates how to take pizza out of the realm of the fast-food world, and into your own kitchen at home. Learn how to use a variety of techniques to create your own signature sauces and discover a world of flavour combinations that will change the way you feel about this mealtime favourite. You will be amazed how fun and easy it is to make your own pizza crust at home, and just how creative you can get. The possibilities are endless.
Price $75.00, plus tax

Another “Iron Chef” Instalment with Chef Daryl Neamtu
Wednesday, March 21st, 6:30 pm
Join travelling Executive Chef Daryl Neamtu as he takes you on a culinary journey that he doesn’t even know about yet. The ladies at Thyme to Cook will pick a secret ingredient for this class and Daryl will have to plan and prepare it all before your eyes without knowing what he has to work with. You will learn different skills and menu planning. How many courses will be making! Join him for a night of excitement and learning.
Price $85.00, plus tax

30 Minute Meals with Chef Kate Dowhan
Tuesday, March 27th, 6:30 pm
Chef Kate Dowhan will be in the kitchen with her very popular class…”Thirty Minute Meals” which are easy, fast and delicious taking the frazzle out of dinner time. Kate’s menu includes Thai Beef Salad, Quick Tomato and Pesto Puff Pastry Tart, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Asian Shrimp and Spinach with Noodles and Miso Ginger Vinaigrette and mini Meat loves.
Price $75.00, plus tax

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