Bring your knives, cutting board, and apron and a couple of dish towels and we will show you the basic techniques of how to slice, dice, julienne, and chiffonade a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs. We’ll also teach you how to make some quick and easy garnishes for that finishing touch, and how to keep a sharp edge on your knife.

• Melting Pot Vegetable Soup* with Great Harvest Bread
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter*

Cost: $35 per person, $60 per couple

With the local markets, (or maybe even your own garden) at its peak of production, nothing could be more wonderful than to capture the flavors of the season with some fast and fabulous recipes.

• Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Spread*
• Fresh Tomato and Beanie Crostini*
• Fall’s Bountiful Harvest Lasagne*
• Luscious Lemony Chicken with Southwest Salsa
• Chopped Chow Chow*
• Easy and Delicious Dill Pickles*
• Roasted Garlic and Beets with Lemon Vinaigrette*
• Bosc Pears Baked in a Wine Syrup with Celery and Ginger Root*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

A diet rich in whole grains and leafy green vegetables has been shown to have many health benefits from a decreased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer, to improved memory and brain function. These easy and yummy recipes will have you feeling better and smarter as soon as you taste them!

• Mixed Baby Green Salad with Fall Fruit*
• Whole Grain Pasta with Braised Swiss Chard and Feta*
• Asian Soba Noodle Bowl with Chicken and Vegetables
• Exotic Mushroom and Rice Medley*
• Fruitful Bread Pudding*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

(a standing and strolling class limited to 30 people) (Kids ages 6-14 welcome…please bring a parent with you, thanks!) This interactive session is designed to let you and your kids taste a wide variety of snacks that are ready-to-eat, nutritious and delicious! No cooking involved, just a fun time tasting, trying and tallying your favorites!

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple (you may bring your children at no cost, but they must be pre-registered with you. We request that there be one adult for every 3 children you bring)

Mike and Bernie are back again with their display of beautiful and bountiful fresh fish of the season display. They will show you how to select, store and prepare the original fast food – seafood! They will take the fear out of preparing fish with swift and simple recipes for a wide selection of fabulous fish from nature’s freshest waters. (This class is always popular so sign up soon.)

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Celebrate this holiday season with this delightful selection of tempting food to share with your friends and family. These recipes can stand on their own for a pot luck party, or mix and match to create your healthy holiday menu.

• Sparkling Cranberry Tonics*
• Spicy Lemon Edamame*
• Southwest Chips and Dip*
• Robust and Silky Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Terrine*
• Ginger and Coconut Crab Bites
• Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Tart Cherry Sauce
  
• A Variety of Sweet and Spicy Nuts and Nut Brittles*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

DASH: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
If you have high blood pressure and have been told by your physician to change your diet, lose weight, and decrease your sodium intake, then this class may be just the right thing for you! No need to feel deprived or restricted….we have delicious, quick and tasty recipes that will be loved by all (and may help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure in just a few weeks!!!)

• Cool Middle Eastern Yogurt Dip*
• Super Easy and Savory Lime Grilled Chicken with a Carnival of Tomatoes
• Baby Yellow Potato Salad*
• Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Pomegranate Glaze*
• Better Than Mom’s Chocolate Pudding (Sorry Mom!)*
• Lemon-Scented Nutty Pear Muffins*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Bring your knives, cutting board, and apron and a couple of dish towels and we will show you the basic techniques of how to slice, dice, julienne, and chiffonade a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs. We’ll also teach you how to make some quick and easy garnishes for that finishing touch, and how to keep a sharp edge on your knife.

• Melting Pot Vegetable Soup* with Great Harvest Bread
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter*

Cost: $35 per person, $60 per couple

We are fortunate to have Rebecca Miller return to our program to share her wit and wisdom with all of us. Yes, cooking does take time, but with a little planning and some quick and easy recipes, you can have a fantastic feast on the table in half an hour. Rebecca will share her secrets for sensational food that can be made in a snap!

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Research suggests that people who eat more fish and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may be able to combat many diseases from heart attacks and strokes, to depression and joint pain and inflammation. You’ll get hooked on seafood with these fast, fresh and fabulous recipes!

• Smoked Salmon Topped Fresh Corn Cakes
• Smoked Trout Canapés
• Vietnamese Seafood Stew
• Fast and Fabulous Grilled Salmon with Mustard, Dill and Lemon Pepper
• Sunny Orange Slices with Balsamic Glaze*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Here are some great reasons to make and eat soups: they’re warm and comforting, they’re easy to make and only use one pot (so very little clean-up), they’re filling without a lot of fat or calories, they’re a good source of vitamins and fiber, they’re a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet, and they freeze well for future enjoyment!

• Hibiscus Tea*
• Wonderful and Wild Mushroom Soup*
• Swift and Simple Avgolemono Soup
• Warm Potato, Garlic, and Leek Soup*
• Tuscan Greens, Beans, and Tomato Soup
• Seared Tropical Sundaes*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Fresh organic vegetables, wholesome whole grains, sweet fruits and lovely, protein-rich legumes will be featured ingredients when Susan and Maggie pair up to present the best that the season has to offer with exciting and delicious vegetarian recipes from Whole Foods.

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

As the daysgrow longer and get warmer, there’s no better way to beat the heat and get in shape for swimsuit season than with these simple and scrumptious salads.

• Mixed Greens with Cherries and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette*
• Lemony Greek-Style Couscous Salad*
• Mango Margarita grilled Chicken Salad
• Jalapeño Buttermilk Corn Muffins*
• Refreshing Wild Rice All Seasons Salad*
• Beautiful Berry Crunch Cobbler*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Bring your knives, cutting board, and apron and a couple of dish towels and we will show you the basic techniques of how to slice, dice, julienne, and chiffonade a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs. We’ll also teach you how to make some quick and easy garnishes for that finishing touch, and how to keep a sharp edge on your knife.

• Melting Pot Vegetable Soup* with Great Harvest Bread
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter*

Cost: $35 per person, $60 per couple

The right choices of food to fuel your activity may just help you perform at a higher level when you compete, or if you are just working out for fun and good health. Caroline will share her expertise so that you have the energy to perform and feel your best.

• Multigrain “Granola” Muffins*
• Spicy Szechuan Sesame Noodles*
• Hoisin-Glazed Cornish Hens
• Thai Roast Beef Wraps
• Salmon and Herb-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
• Rustic Rhubarb Tart*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple

Add flavor to your favorite foods while lowering the fat, sugar and sodium with wonderful herbs from your own garden! Peter will share his tips for growing culinary herbs in containers or your garden. He will bring a variety of herbs and vegetables from his farm to get you started.

• Herbal Sun Tea*
• Golden Gazpacho*
• Simple Salad of Legumes and Herbs*
• Ravioli with Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto*
• Tandoori Chicken
• Baked Tomatoes with Herb Stuffing*
• Sugar Snap Peas with Tarragon Glaze*
• Sliced Peaches with Lemon Verbena Syrup*

Cost: $30 per person, $50 per couple