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Greetings!
Summer has ARRIVED! And we are living on the
patio, trying to stay cool. Time for enjoying
fabulous food with friends and family, inside,
outside, anywhere. And this is a great time
to brush up on basic skills or learn new
ones. Gear up for casual
events with the "Summer Entertaining" series --
Summer Appetizers & Wines or Tapas. Learn the
secrets of Cooking to Stay Thin & Healthy,
and enjoying great food all the while. Or,
if you feel a bit -- lost -- come and meet
Christy Rost. She recently remodeled her
kitchen, and was led to write a book about
how to survive any ordeal -- how to prepare
delicious, great tasting meals when your life
is upside-down!
The popular Cookwise 16-week Techniques
series is scheduled to begin September 16.
Early-bird registration $1800 available through
July. Fees thereafter will be $2,000.
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Where's My Spatula?
Fast, Healthy Meals When Your Kitchen or Your Life is a Mess
This menu makes my mouth water, all fast and
simple foods. What more could you ask for
summer, when you are on the go, looking for
delicious, healthy food in a flash, or need a
meal that looks elegant but is deceptively
easy -- this
class is for you.
Guest instructor Christy Rost will teach
quick gourmet fare
from her newest book, so come out and join us
as she prepares:
- Caramelized Sweet Onion, Spinach, and
Feta Appetizer Pizzas
- Seafood Stew en Papillote
- Asparagus with Honey-Tarragon
Vinaigrette
- Salad Greens with Raspberries, Roasted
Beets, and Blackberry Balsamic Dressing
- Sweet Cherry Sponge Cakes with Ricotta
Cream
Christy is the long-time host of "Just Like
Home" on Dallas TV, and a popular speaker and
guest instructor.
July 19, 6:30 PM
$100
To register, please call 425.644.4285.
More information about the menu, click here.
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How to Boil Water
Beginners, take heed!
Whether you need to brush up your skills or
are starting out on your own and need to
master the basics, this four-part series is for
you. For college-bound students,
newlyweds, and more seasoned cooks
needing a review of fundamentals, "How to Boil
Water "features an introduction to cooking
ABC's and a foundation that will transfer
into your everyday meals.
This fun, interactive series is designed for
novice and everyday cooks - with an eye
toward building great cooking skills for a
lifetime. The basics, from knife skills to
sauce-making and menu planning; from how
to read a recipe to cooking like a pro, we
will cover it all.
Two 4-class series still available:
July 8, 10, 15, 17,10:30 AM *
July 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 6:30 PM *
$450 per person
for class details, click here
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Live on the Patio?
Summer Entertaining Series
Love to live on your patio? Dining al fresco
is truly luxurious, relaxing, and just plain
fun. Join the fun
at Sizzleworks and prepare mouth-watering
noshes and nibbles, a primer on beautiful
presentation techniques, and all paired with
regional
wines. A
unique, informative, interactive experience.
Two classes of the series remain:
CHEERS! Here's to Summer Appetizers &
Wines $90*
July 8, 6:30 PM
OLE! Tapas & Spanish Wines $90*
July 21, 6:30 PM
*Register for both classes, save
$15.
Call now to reserve your place in the
kitchen 425.644.4285
For menus and more information, click here.
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Insalata Caprese
A Bit of Summer in Italy
The aroma and flavor of this salad always
takes me back to summer in Naples, and the
nearby island of Capri. Delight in the
heady scent of fresh basil, paired with
juicy, ripe tomatoes and creamy, fresh
mozzarella.
Basil grows well in the Northwest -- just
give it a sunny location and keep moist;
pinch back as you harvest the herbs. They
should last until the first frost.
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, packed in whey
(liquid)
- 1 pound vine ripened tomatoes
- 18 to 20 fresh basil leaves
- 6 tablespoons best quality extra-virgin
olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine
vinegar (optional)
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
Drain mozzarella; slice thinly. Core and
slice tomatoes. Arrange mozzarella and
tomatoes on large platter, or individual
salad plates, overlapping in alternate layers.
Set aside 4 basil leaves for garnish. Stack
remaining leaves, roll and cut into
chiffonade. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and
tomatoes. Garnish plates or platter with
whole leaves.
Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar if
desired, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve
at room temperature, and enjoy!
Serves 4.
more recipes. . .
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Sizzleworks will continue to offer the best quality hands-
on instruction in a small group setting. Join us for a
class, or get together with a group of friends or
colleagues for a fun-filled, memorable and delicious
event.
Buon apetito,
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