Savory Baking I Cooking Class - January 15th, 2011 - Noon to 3

Savory baking includes creative, inviting recipe inspirations for bakers at all skill levels. These are new baking options and ideas for people who want to expand their repertoire, using herbs, nuts, cheeses and garlic rather than chocolate chips and buttercream. From appetizers and entrees to snacks and side dishes - these warm-from-the-oven goodies in a wide range of savory flavors are sure to be the new comfort foods with your family and friends. The class, which is 3 hours (12 noon to 3) will be held at Ferguson in Golden Valley - $50 per person, a special beverage will also be learned and served.

Savory Rugalach - Cream cheese dough filled with basil, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan
Italian Madeleines - Cornmeal madeleines blended with Parmesan and herbs
Thyme, Lemon & Sea-Salt Shortbread
Winter Squash, Sage & Brown Butter Souffles
Mushroom, Rosemary & Shallot Clafoutis

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Savory Baking II Cooking Class - January 22, 2011 - Noon to 3

Savory baking continues with more creative, inviting recipe inspirations for bakers at all skill levels. These are new baking options and ideas for people who want to expand their repertoire, using herbs, nuts, cheeses and garlic rather than chocolate chips and buttercream. From appetizers and entrees to snacks and side dishes - these warm-from-the-oven goodies in a wide range of savory flavors are sure to be the new comfort foods with your family and friends. The class, which is 3 hours (12 noon to 3) will be held at Ferguson in Golden Valley - $50 per person, a special beverage will also be learned and served.

New York-Style Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheesecake
Chicken Dijon Brown Betty
Spicy Tomato Crisp
Fingerling-Bacon Crispy Pizzas

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Made From Scratch Heirloom Recipes Cooking Class - June 19th & June 26th

Have you ever wondered what the real version of some things taste like.  Marshmallows for instance, are soft and pillowy - like clouds of vanilla, sugary goodness.  Graham crackers have a subtle, caramel flavor unlike the cardboard version you purchase at the store.  Chewy Breakfast bars have a bright, honey color and become decadent when topped with delcious, dark chocolate.  Come join me and learn how to create these classics at home for yourself or your family.  These will become instant classics to last a lifetime.  I will demonstrate my grandmothers heirloom bread recipe, as well as discuss versions of it.  Lemon Curd, the filling for true lemon meringue pie will also be taught as well as showing you how to make pie crust and what blind baking is.  You will also be learning how to make fresh ginger ale, or ginger beer as it is also known.

Class will be held
July 10th - 11am-2pm

Ferguson - Golden Valley
925 Decatur Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN
http://www.ferguson.com/

Cost of the class is $50, register by email to ross@kon-tent.com.

Marrakech Cooking Class - May 15 & May 22

Marrakech, located in Morocco is teaming with fantastic flavors and spices.  Come join me as we take a trip to this exotic destination and taste its various foods.  We will start out by sampling various Moroccan salads scented with spices such as cumin and chili powder.  Your tastebuds will also sample 

Pot-Roasted Eggplant Salad with Tomatoes, Smoked Paprika and Cumin

Moroccan Beef Stew, fragrant with saffron, ginger and turmeric served with Noodles tossed in Sea Salt and Cinnamon

Pears, poached in Orange and Clove syrup served with pitted prunes

Semolina Pancakes drizzled with Pure Comb Honey

Cost of the class is $50, please reserve your spot by contacting me at ross@kon-tent.com

This class will be held on two different dates:

Warners-Stellian, Edina on May 15, 11 am-2 pm

Warners-Stellian, St.Paul on May 22, 11am-2 pm

Churrasco [chuh-ras-koh] Cooking Class

The recipes you will be learning take their inspiration from churrascos, the traditional outdoor barbecues of Argentina and Brazil. These spicy, but not-too-hot dishes, complimented by icy rum cocktails are prefect for an upcoming summer party.

On the menu:

Pineapple Batida Cocktails

Grilled Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Tomatoes with Avocado Salsa

Latin American Potato Salad

Caipirinha Cocktail (Rum & Lime Cream) Pie

Class size is limited to 12, cost of the class is $50 per person. Reserve your spot here: ross@kon-tent.com

May 1 - 11 am-2pm
Warners-Stellian - St. Paul

1711 N. Snelling Avenue

'50s cocktail party [remixed] cooking class!

The cocktail party - what adult doesn't long to spend time with friends while sipping on cocktails and enjoying the various flavors of party nibbles. Updated are the flavors of this menu, but still keeping with the tradition of the 1950's. The food is postmodern to put a fresh, sophisticated spin on things. We aren't here to reinvent the wheel, just retread the nostalgia of a time when there was less pressure and life was super chic.

This 3-hour class will include all of the items below, please come hungry - and yes, it does include cocktails! Please be over 21 to attend.  Seating is limited and will be held at Abt in Glenview, IL on

Lychee Caipirinhas with Ginger
Adobe Deviled Eggs
Indian-Onion Dip with Garlic Pita Chips
Chicken in a Blanket
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Sauce

White Pizzas with Basil & Garlic

Class is $60 -