Dim Sum: Wed, Dec. 8, 2010

Dim Sum ("Dot on Heart") are snacks between meals, such as dumplings-steamed, baked, broiled or fried and filled with meat, seafood or bean paste. Although popular for lunch, dim sum are always an excellent choice for parties.

The Menu:

• Pot Stickers (Kuo Teh)
  
• Barbecued Pork Buns (Cha Siu Bow)
  
• Shrimp Toast (Ha Toe See)
• Spare-ribs in Black Bean Sauce

Thanksgiving: Wednesday, Nov 10 2010

This year's Thanksgiving menu joins a succession of memorable holiday dinners.

The menu:

• Butternut Squash Soup with Apples and Calvados,
• Turkey Picatta, Pilaf of Chickpeas and Bulgur
• Bourbon Sun-Dried Cranberry Chocolate Tart

Needed: Class Assistants

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East Meets West: Thursday, Oct. 28

A Blend of Oriental and Occidental flavors, the Pacific Rim is quickly becoming part of the American food experience!

The Menu:

• Goat Cheese Salad with Lemongrass Dressing
• Grilled Tenderloin of Pork with Mango-Melon Salsa
• Chili Corn Cakes
• Chocolate Sushi with Jasmine Rice pudding and Marinated Fruit in Rum Syrup

North Africa / Vegetarian: Tuesday, Oct. 12

Prepare dishes combining a myriad of spices. Enjoy the sumptuous food and flavors of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
The Menu:

• Garlic, Egg, and Cheese Betzels (phylo Triangles)
• Tangine of Potatoes, Peas, and Artichoke Hearts with Preserved Lemon Rings (a sweet and savory stew)
• Couscous with Caramelized Onions and Raisins
• Mhalbi (custard with orange flower water)
  

California Cuisine: Thursday, Sept. 30

San Francisco and the Bay Area encompass a legendary group of fine restaurants. This class brings to life dishes from the restaurants of one of the world's most exciting and influential food areas.

The Menu:

• Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisps with Goat Cheese Mousse, The French Laundry
• San Francisco's Cioppino with Crusty Italian Bread, Rose Pistola
• Mango Tarte Tatin, Foreign Cinema

Thai Tastes: Thursday, Sept. 16

In the coastal town of Phuket, on the southern tip of Thailand, we sampled these delicacies.

The Menu:

• Yellow Curry Noodles with Beef
• Mussels on the Half Shell with Lemongrass-Gralic Butter
• Corn and Shrimp Fritters
• Jasmine Rice
  
• Caramelized Pineapple with Grand Marnier Ginger Sauce