Bring a friend and enjoy a fun night of cooking and eating. Gather around the table while Melanie and Taji share culinary tips, and no-fail recipes. Take part in the cooking or just sit back and relax. Either way, you'll end the evening with delicious food that you can recreate at home.
To register, email us at info@simple-gourmet.com or call 310-318-6484.
Classes are held at:
The Simple Gourmet Kitchen
443-A S. Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Located on the corner of PCH and Ruby. Just 2 blocks south of Torrance Blvd.
FebruaryMarch
Family Dinners on a Budget
$60 per person
Class Style - Kitchen Table Demonstration
Limit - 14 people
Eating and home more and trying to stretch your dollars? Here are dinners that won't break the bank and will keep the whole family excited about coming to the table together.
Wednesday February 4, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Monday February 23, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday February 25, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Creamy Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup
- Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Balsamic-Orange Drizzle
- Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame Crunchy Salad
- Chocolate Banana "Dessert" Smoothie
Healthy Mediterranean
$60 per person
Class Style - HANDS ON WORKSHOP
Limit - 14 people
Keep up with your New Year's Resolution to eat better with foods you'll love to eat. Celebrate healthy Mediterranean ingredients with dishes that are high in flavor and low in fat.
Monday February 9, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday February 19, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday February 22, 2009 10:30am - 1:00 pm
- Roasted Tilapia over Crispy White Beans with Grilled Tomato and Caper Salsa Cruda
- Persian Style Lentils with Bulgur, Caramelized Onions and Spiced Yogurt
- Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad with Spiced Pita Chips, Cucumbers, Tomato and Sumac
- Citrus-Mint Salad in Rosewater-Honey Syrup
Couples' Class - Tequila and Tapas
$120 per couple
Class Style - Hands-On Workshop
Limit - 7 couples
Guest Instructor: Diane Brown
Bring a date (or just a friend!) for a fun evening of cooking together with cookbook author (The Seduction cookbook) Diane Brown. You'll work together to create recipes infused with Agavero Tequila and learn to make an "aphrodisiac" cocktail!
Friday February 13, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday February 20, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Tequila Queso Fundido with Artichoke Hearts
- Scallop Ceviche with Tequila, Oranges and Jalapenos
- Quick Paella with Tequila, Shrimp and Chorizo
- Chocolate Bread Pudding with Tequila Infused Cherries and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
- The Aphrodisiac Cocktail
March
Fast & Fab Asian Flavors
$60 per person
Class Style - Kitchen Table Demonstration
Limit - 14 people
Fast and Fabulous Asian Flavors - this class is for those that want to learn how to create those delicious Asian flavors, quickly and easily at home.
Wednesday March 4, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday March 10, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday March 18, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday March 22, 2009 10:30am - 1:00 pm
Monday March 23, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00 pm
- Thai Shrimp Fritters with Sweet Orange-Chili Sauce
- Ginger-Soy Braised Chicken with Scallions
- Peanut-Lime Rice Noodles
- Sesame Roasted Broccoli
Wine Pairing Couples Class
$140 per couple (includes wine tasting)
Class Style - Hands-On Workshop
Limit - 7 couples
Wine pairing with Bacchus Wines - bring a date or friend to a fun evening of cooking and wine pairing.
Friday March 20, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday March 27, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Cheese Course (provided by Grow, The Produce Shop) - paired with Macaebo
- Grilled Pizza with Grilled Mushrooms, Fresh Oregano and Brie - paired with Chardonnay
- Fresh Papardelle Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Roasted Tomatoes - paired with Chianti
- Black Pepper and Dijon Crusted Grilled Steak over Creamed Spinach - paired with Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mini Chocolate Caramel Crunch Tarts with Spiced Whipped Cream - paired with Muscat
Beginner Basics - Baking (2-Part Series)
$100 per person for Two-Day workshop
Class Style - Hands-On Workshop
Limit - 14 people
Baking 101 - a two-part series (you are welcome to take one or both classes) - we will be teaching the basics of pies, tarts and breads through a hands-on experience.
Thursday March 12, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday March 19, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Part 1 - Pies and Tarts
- Basic Pie Dough
- Sweet Pie Dough
- Classic Apple Pie with Streusel Topping
- Part 2 - Bread Basics<
- Basic Yeast Dough (for rolls and loaves)
- Grilled Savory Flatbread with Rosemary and Salt
- Toasted Almond and Dried Apricot Scones
St. Patty's Day Kids Class
$50 per child
Class Style - Hands-On Workshop
Limit - 14 kids
Kids love to experiment with measuring, pouring and mixing. Cooking is not only a great learning experience but a whole lot of fun! Cooking develops math, organizational and problem solving skills, in addition to promoting team work and self-esteem. The goal of our Simple Gourmet Kids Chefs is to enrich their palates, encourage smart nutritional choices and teach cooking essentials which they will use throughout their lives.
Saturday March 14, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Irish Cheddar Fondue with Green Vegetable Dippers
- Irish Meatball Stew over "Green" Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Irish Soda Bread
- Hot Chocolate with Mint Whipped Cream