Valentines Day Cooking Class

The Event: “Something for your Sweetheart – The Gift of Gastronomy” A cooking class to teach attendees how to prepare a four-course meal for their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Menu items had to be attainable for the home cook, and the ability to execute the timing successfully is important for a successful experience when they repeat it at home.

The Menu:

Hors d’Oeuvres:

• Olive and Sundried Tomato Tapenade with Pita Chips
• Roasted Garlic and Tomato Bruschetta with Croustini

Dinner:

• Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Bisque, Garlic Croustini, Fried Sage Leaf
• Spinach and Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Shaved Apple, Champagne Vinaigrette
• Chicken with Mushroom Dijon Cream Sauce, Wild Grain Rice with Water Chestnuts, Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots in a Brown Sugar – Balsamic Glaze
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows rolled in Graham Cracker Crumbs, Chocolate Covered Bacon