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1. Chinese Hot-Pot Chinese Style Fondue

   Chinese hot-pot boasts a history of more than 1,000 years. It is a healthy, versatile meal that can range from simple to fancy, and is typically enjoyed during the winter months in China — especially around the Chinese New Year. In many modern homes, the traditional coal-heated "steamboat" or hot-pot has been replaced by the electric wok. The typical hot-pot meal contains clear broth, and can include meat, seafood, leafy vegetables, and cooked bean noodles with a dipping sauce (according to individual preference). Join Angela Yang as she guides students through the creation of this fun and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy!

   Chinese Hot-Pot Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Feb 23, 2012	Thu 6:00pm to 7:55pm	Whole Foods Market	15253	Angela Yang	Tuition $35 Fees $13 Total $48	Email Me if a space becomes available in Chinese Hot-Pot Section 1

2. Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Northern Italy

   Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes braciato al barolo (braised beef in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables and spices, served with roasted fennel au gratin), spinach and radicchio salad (with toasted walnut and mustard vinaigrette), and apple cake (baked with currants and topped with fruit glaze, served with homemade whipped cream). Week two includes ossobuco e risotto (braised veal shank cooked in white wine and chicken stock, then topped with a vegetable gremolata made of fresh herbs, diced tomatoes and lemon zest, served with saffron risotto), baked mushroom caps (stuffed with bread crumbs, garlic, chopped porcinis and parsley), and pinolata (homemade cream tart baked with pine nuts).

   Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Northern Italy Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Apr 11, 2012 to Apr 18, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15260	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $79 Fees $19 Total $98	Email Me if a space becomes available in Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Northern Italy Section 1

3. Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy

   Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from southern Italy. Each night a rustic Italian meal featuring an entree and side dish will be prepared and enjoyed together. Night one includes hands-on making of two types of fresh sausage (one spicy — with hot chilis — and one mild — seasoned with fennel). Dinner on the first night will be the spicy sausage (sauteed in white wine and served with a garlic and gorgonzola dressed spaghetti), and accompanied by a seasonal vegetable side dish. Dinner on the second night will include homemade gnocchi (dumplings) served with the mild fennel sausage (prepared as a ragu — simmered in red wine and tomatoes), sauteed broccoli rabe (with garlic and chilis), and ricotta cheese tart (baked with almonds and orange zest).

   Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Mar 7, 2012 to Mar 8, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15007	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $79 Fees $19 Total $98	Email Me if a space becomes available in Rustic Italian Cooking: A Taste of Southern Italy Section 1

4. Rustic Italian Cooking: Everyday Pasta

   Pasta is more than just a delicious entree or side dish; it?s an essential part of Italian culture. Italians have been creating pasta dishes for generations, varying the shapes and sauces to reflect regional traditions. In this hands-on class, led by our native Italian cooking instructor, you?ll prepare and enjoy mezza luna (1/2 moon shaped pasta filled, in this version, with sauteed artichoke hearts and cheese, topped with a white cream sauce, parmigiano cheese and fresh parsley), sauteed zucchini (with pancetta and onions), and traditional tiramisu.

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Everyday Pasta Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Mar 28, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15261	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Email Me if a space becomes available in Rustic Italian Cooking: Everyday Pasta Section 1

5. Rustic Italian Cooking: Pork Pork

   Students will assist in preparing porchetta (slow roasted pork coated with rosemary and garlic and served with skin-on wedged potatoes baked with mixed herbs), roasted butternut squash (dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette and served on radicchio with dried fruit) and poached pears (in champagne and topped with mascarpone cream cheese and pistachios), followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style.

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Pork Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Only 1 space left!	Mar 14, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15262	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Rustic Italian Cooking: Pork Section 1 to Cart

6. Rustic Italian Cooking: Seafood Italian Sunday Suppers 3

   Students will assist in preparing swordfish risotto (cooked in a white wine and shrimp stock), calamari (stuffed with pine nuts, bread crumbs, parsley, and olives, then cooked in a white wine and tomato broth), arugula and pear salad (topped with shaved parmigiano cheese and balsamic vinaigrette dressing), and apricot torte. The meal is enjoyed together family style following preparation.

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Seafood Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	Only 1 space left!	Feb 15, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15004	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Add Rustic Italian Cooking: Seafood Section 1 to Cart

7. Rustic Italian Cooking: Two for Two! Two Dinners for Two People

   It's always handy to have a couple of "sure fire" menu plans in your repertoire to enjoy with someone special. Why not expand your horizons with two new ones that share the tastes of Italy? Join our native Italian cooking instructor in preparing and sampling two menus:Menu one includes veal saltimbocca (thin slices of veal rolled around prosciutto and sage, then sauteed and topped with a white wine sauce), spinach and cannellini bean salad (dressed with a Dijon mustard and chive vinaigrette), and chocolate mousse. Menu two includes sea bass (baked with scalloped potatoes and herbs in a tomato and wine broth), escarole (sauteed with garlic, chilis, and toasted pine nuts), and fresh fruit parfait (layers of mascarpone cream cheese and fresh fruit that's been marinated in honey and cognac). The meal is enjoyed together family style following preparation.

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Two for Two! Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Feb 8, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15005	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Email Me if a space becomes available in Rustic Italian Cooking: Two for Two! Section 1

8. Rustic Italian Cooking: Vegetarian Italian Sunday Suppers 4

   Students will assist in preparing zucchini alla parmigiana (layers of fried zucchini slices baked with bread crumbs, parmigiano cheese and basil), frittatine al forno (thin egg omelettes rolled around mozzarella and parmigiano cheese and baked with an onion, tomato sauce) and strawberry terrine (homemade sponge cake layered with mascarpone cream cheese, fresh strawberries and blueberries), followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style.

   Rustic Italian Cooking: Vegetarian Schedule Information

   Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
   1	No space available	Apr 25, 2012	Wed 5:30pm to 8:25pm	Whole Foods Market	15263	Francesca Giarraffa	Tuition $39 Fees $15 Total $54	Email Me if a space becomes available in Rustic Italian Cooking: Vegetarian Section 1