Class Schedule and Other Basic Information

I am offering cooking classes that provide the opportunity to prepare new recipes in a fun, relaxed atmosphere; they are small classes with hands on experience. Best suited for beginner and intermediate cooks.

Great for couples, groups or girl's night out!

Instructor: Darlene Manners

Dates :

Great Appetizers - September 10th & October 15th
Dinner for Family or Friends - September 17th & November 5th
Cookies and Treats - October 1st & November 19th

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: 11 Samos Lane, Andover, MA

Cost: $35.00 -Includes food and supplies

All classes include:

• Generalized guidelines for cooking and baking.
• Personalized instructions.
• Copies of all recipes prepared in class.
• Hands-on cooking in groups of two.
• Tips and suggestions on title topic.

Afterwords there is time enjoy your culinary creations and visit with friends.
Feel free to bring your own wine! Please bring containers for taking home any leftovers.

Please respond by e-mail if you would like to attend or are interested in more information: dmmanners@comcast.net

Classes limited to 6 so be sure sign up early!

Class Pictures

Kitchen Tips and Recipes

Kitchen Tips

• There are several grades of Italian Parmesan cheese. I always use Reggiano because it is considered the finest! For best flavor, don't refrigerate tomatoes, store them at room temperature.

• When baking cookies use flat, baking sheets or those with low edges. Shiny, heavy gauge aluminum is best , dark cookie sheets may cause excessive browning.

Recipes

Blueberry Crisp with Walnut Streusel Topping

Preheat oven to 375 degree

Serves 6-8

Baking Time: 50 minutes

Topping:

1 & 1/2 c flour 1 c chopped walnuts

1/2 c sugar 1 tsp grated lemon peel

10 tbsp unsalted butter,chilled & cut into pieces

Filling:

8 c fresh blueberries 3/4 c sugar

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 & 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

For topping: Whisk first four ingredients in a bowl to blend. Add butter and rub into the mixture using your fingertips, until moist clumps form. Mix in nuts. (Topping can be made one day ahead. Keep covered and chilled.).

For Filling: Place blueberries in a 13x9" glass baking dish. Add sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch to the berries, toss gently to blend. Spread berry mixture evenly in dish.

Sprinkle topping evenly over the berry mixture. Bake until topping is brown and filling is bubbling thickly, about 50 minutes.

Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Present Classes Description

CLASS: UNFORGETTABLE APPETIZERS

Come learn to how to host an appetizer party, or simply learn some new recipes to serve at your next dinner party. Learn tips on how to select appetizers, how many to serve, and much more! These recipes not only taste good, but are easy to make.

Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade: Everyone loves coconut shrimp and this is the best recipe!

Mini Pizza with Prosciutto: A different take on mini-pizza that you will make over and over again!

Cranberry-Pear Quesadillas: These melt in your mouth morsels will surprise with their Brie and fruit filling, laced with spice and honey.

Palmiers with Honey Mustard and Prosciutto: You'll love this light puff pastry with a prosciutto filling.

Chicken Mini-Empanandas: A great empanada that has a tasty filling and can be made ahead of time.

Spinach and Cheese Swirls: These tempting appetizers look difficult to make... but they're not!

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CLASS: SPECIAL DINNER FOR FAMILY AND/OR FRIENDS

Come and learn how to create a simple, delicious menu for a small dinner party or a special family occasion. Learn tips on menu planning, organization skills, and food preparation.

Very Thin Pita Pizza: A quick, tasty, fresh appetizer

Chicken Piccata: A lightly breaded chicken cutlet sauteed with a white wine lemon butter sauce and capers.

Fettuccine Ala' Andrea: Delicate fettuccine with zucchini and mushrooms in cream sauce.

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese: Great way to serve asparagus!

Chocolate Amaretti Cake With Vanilla Whipped Cream: It's chocolate, but not too heavy or too sweet; a great ending for any meal!

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CLASS: COOKIES, COOKIES and TREATS

This class will teach some basic baking techniques and skills. These recipes will be great for gift giving, cookie platters, or just for eating. They not only look good, but taste even better! This is a class that you can't miss!

Italian "S" Cookies: A traditional Italian cookie recipe with a twist!

Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cookies: These are my most requested cookie recipe!

Peanut Butter "Sandwiches": Two delicious peanut butter wafer cookies put together with a creamy filling and dipped in a chocolate coating.

Triple-Treat Pretzel Wands: Pretzels, dipped in caramel, coated with nuts, and drizzled with white and dark chocolate.

Class Schedule and Other Basic Information

I am offering cooking classes that provide the opportunity to prepare new recipes in a fun, relaxed atmosphere; they are small classes with hands on experience. Best suited for beginner and intermediate cooks.

Great for couples, groups or girl's night out!

Instructor: Darlene Manners

Dates :

Great Appetizers - September 10th & October 15th

Dinner for Family or Friends - September 17th & November 5th

Cookies and Treats - October 1st & November 19th


Time: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm



Location: 11 Samos Lane, Andover, MA



Cost: $35.00 -Includes food and supplies



All classes include:

• Generalized guidelines for cooking and baking.
• Personalized instructions.
• Copies of all recipes prepared in class.
• Hands-on cooking in groups of two.
• Tips and suggestions on title topic.

Afterwords there is time enjoy your culinary creations and visit with friends.
Feel free to bring your own wine! Please bring containers for taking home any leftovers.


Please respond by e-mail if you would like to attend or are interested in more information: dmmanners@comcast.net


Classes limited to 6 so be sure sign up early!