The Mexican Kitchen: Salsas and Tortillas!
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Hold on
to your sombrero! This class will inspire you to stock your
pantry with an array of home made salsas bringing exciting
flavors to your everyday menus. Presented by Ana Cecilia
Dominguez Jackson, you will learn to make Salsa Fresca (pico de
gallo); Salsa Verde (green salsa great for dipping, cooking and
basting); Salsa Negra (rich, dark, smoky and made with dried
chile pods); Salsa Asada (rustic, full of flavor and great to
pair with grilled beef); and Chipotles en Escabeche (a fusion of
sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors). If that's not enough, you'll
taste test these salsas with warm corn tortillas made right
before your eyes! Class is held at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven.
Session is Closed |
Celebrations--An Easter Brunch |
| Devoted to the
Easter table, this class is a sensory experience designed with
this festive holiday in mind. Instructor Cindy McKinney will
prepare mimosas to sip on as you sample a stunning shrimp
bisque, pesto deviled eggs, an asparagus and parmesan risotto,
bourbon and brown sugar glazed ham, and hazelnut cheddar
biscuits. Leave inspired to treat your friends and family to a
spring feast they will long remember. Class is held at Pacific
Chef in Fairhaven. Session is closed. |
The Mexican Kitchen: Aperitivos!
(New Recipes) |
The Mexican
Kitchen returns to Pacific Chef! You are in for a treat of
delicious aperitivos (appetizers) perfect for your next
gathering of friends or family. Presented by Ana Cecilia
Dominguez Jackson, you will sample authentic starters:
Champiñones al ajillo--a classic appetizer of sautéed mushrooms
in a peppery garlic sauce; Tacos gobernadora--handmade corn
tortillas stuffed with bay shrimp and Oaxaca cheese; Chilitos
Ensenada Style--sweet peppers stuffed with salmon and capers;
and, back by popular demand-Empanaditas del Mercado (Farmer's
Market turnovers) with pico de gallo. Class will be filled with
the great flavors of a Mexican kitchen and colorful stories of
Ana's native culture growing up in Mexicali, Baja California.
Class is held at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven.
Session is Closed |
Trader Joe's in Your Kitchen! |
When Trader
Joe's opened its doors last fall, Whatcom County residents
stormed the aisles seeking their favorite products. In this
lighthearted class, Cindy McKinney, a passionate Trader Joe's
shopper, showcases some of the store's best selling products as
she cooks up a storm! Taste-test her focaccia with caramelized
onions and fontina, a wild mushroom risotto, a show-stopping
pasta saute, and a stunning dessert plate featuring wine-poached
figs, dried fruits, nuts, and artisan cheeses. Expand your menus
for friends and family as you discover the hottest items at this
popular grocery outlet! Class is held at Pacific Chef.
Session is Closed |
Fresh Soups from the Garden |
Spring has
sprung! What a perfect season to create delicious soups that are
quick and easy to prepare--great for entertaining or even for a
picnic basket! Using the bounty from our Northwest gardens and
sea, instructor Cindy McKinney will present delicious soups for
your enjoyment: a south-of-the border chilled avocado and
tomatillo soup; a memorable crab and red pepper bisque; an
asparagus, wild rice, and pancetta soup; and a refreshing
strawberry/honey chilled soup. Cindy will also review the basics
of making delicious stocks, the building blocks for soups and
beyond. You will go home with an incredible selection of recipes
and inspiration to include fresh soups in your spring menus.
Class is held at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven.
Session is Closed |
Celebrations: Bridal and Baby Showers
|
| Springtime means
celebrations! This class is all about creating an elegant, yet
simple-to-prepare menu for showers or any spring party.
Instructor Cindy McKinney will present a Northwest seafood salad
served in chilled martini glasses, Italian kebobs skewered with
fresh basil, marinated mini-fresh mozzarella balls, cherry
tomatoes, and sausage that will be the hit of your party,
build-your-own Asian lettuce wraps with assorted fillings and
toppings, and lemon tarts topped with fresh berries. Also
receive great ideas for fun party drinks as you sip on one of
Cindy's favorites, and learn how to plan ahead to make your
shower stress-free, giving you time to enjoy your guests. Come
hungry and leave with a recipe repertoire to impress friends and
family for special occasions of any kind! Class is held at
Pacific Chef in Fairhaven. |
S8141 /
1 session
Sa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
McKinney
$39 |
Start
Date:4/19
End Date: 4/19
Pacific Chef |
Luscious Lemons
(New Recipes) |
| Springtime is
lemon time! Join our chef for the evening, lemon-lover Cindy
McKinney, and experience the versatility of this sunny, yellow
citrus gem. She will demonstrate the lemon's many uses in your
kitchen as she presents for your sampling all new recipes: an
orzo salad with roasted veggies in a tangy lemon dressing; a
salmon piccata showcasing fresh lemon flavors; a lemon risotto
with chives; and on the sweet side--quick (but stunning!) lemon
parfaits in puff pastry...all while you are sipping on a
refreshing ginger-lemonade. Cindy will also sing the praises of
lemon zest and how it can be used to enhance many of your
favorite recipes. Class is held at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven. |
S8455 /
1 session
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
McKinney
$39 |
Start
Date:4/29
End Date: 4/29
Pacific Chef |
Panini Party! |
| Join our panini
party and find out why you will find this scrumptious sandwich
worldwide, from Australia to Italy to the shores of Bellingham
Bay! Learn the ropes for making the perfect panini as Cindy
McKinney brings this popular sandwich to Pacific Chef in ways
you have yet to experience! She will unveil for your tasting
enjoyment a trio of panini sandwiches: a grilled
turkey/bacon/arugula/gorgonzola; a portobello/spinach/grilled
red onions with pesto mayo; and a chicken breast/fresh basil
leaves/roasted red peppers/fontina with sundried tomato aioli.
If that's not enough, a sweet surprise panini will mark the
finale! Your family will love you for bringing this tasty
sandwich into your menus, so don't miss this party. Class is
held at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven. |
S8511 /
1 session
W from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
McKinney
$39 |
Start
Date:5/14
End Date: 5/14
Pacific Chef |
Seafood Fiesta!
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| Spring
marks the return of bountiful seafood to our menus. In honor of
the season, instructor Ana Cecilia Dominguez Jackson returns to
Pacific Chef to combine the catch of the day with the flavors of
Mexico! She will showcase a trio of her favorite seafood dishes:
Puerto Vallarta-style halibut tacos with an achiote marinade,
Tostadas Ceviche, and San Felipe-style shrimp cocktails. Her
selected recipes are healthy, low in calories, and will have
your taste buds shouting, "Ajua!" Class is held at Pacific Chef
in Fairhaven. |
S8767 /
1 session
Sa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Jackson
$39 |
Start
Date:5/17
End Date: 5/17
Pacific Chef |
Pesto Irresistibile! (New
Recipes) |
| Explore the
wonderful world of pesto ("paste" in Italian)! This class is
dedicated to demonstrating the versatility of this popular
Italian herb paste. Back by popular demand, instructor Cindy
McKinney will present all new recipes as well as the traditional
basil/pinenut classic. You will learn how to make the perfect
pesto, use it in recipes you'd never dream of, and freeze it
effectively so you can enjoy its amazing flavor all year long.
Cindy's new herb blends include an Asian pesto, an Italian
parsley and toasted pecan pesto, and an incredible artichoke and
lemon pesto--perfect for an array of spring dishes. You will
taste-test delicious recipes showcasing these pestos: pesto/brie
fondue, an Asian pesto shrimp saute, chevre and pesto-topped
crostini, and a chicken pasta salad with toasted pecans--all
perfect for your spring and summer entertaining. Class is held
at Pacific Chef in Fairhaven. |
S8515 /
1 session
W from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
McKinney
$39 |
Start
Date:5/28
End Date: 5/28
Pacific Chef |
