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mondays
august 16, 23, 30
6:30-pp
Learn To Cook Series - Week 1, 2 and  3
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225   MORE INFO AND ENROLL
This 3-week hands-on series is designed for the beginner cook who wants to learn the basics as well as the seasoned cook wanting to
refine his or her skills. In each class we cover the fundamentals of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment that will help make you
a more confident, capable cook. All classes start with a thorough instruction in and hands on practice of knife skills, then a discussion of
each recipe and how they focus on key techniques essential to good cooking.  Elizabeth helps you understand the hows and whys of
recipes -- how to wisely plan steps, time and space and execution methods that will take you from start to finish with consistently
successful results.    
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wednesday
september 15
6:30-9p
Grilling Indoors and Out
with Debi Sims $75 ENROLL
Butterflied Boneless Leg of Lamb in Herbed Marinade
Grilled Skirt Steak with Stuffed Poblanos
Grilled Pizza Margherita
Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled Fruit Tart
thursday
september 16
6:30-9p
Three Great Chicken Dinners
with Suzan Gray $75 ENROLL
Chicken Piccata with Capers, Lemon and White Wine Pan Sauce
Grilled Brined Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce
BBQ Chicken with Ancho Cherry Sauce
Sauteed Rapini with Garlic
Summer Salad with Fresh Corn, Tomatoes and Citrus Vinaigrette
friday
september 17
6:30-9p
Pasta Workshop
With Susie Millis $75 ENROLL
Edamame Ravioli with Brown Butter Mushroom Sauce
Spaghetti
with Toasted Pine Nuts,  Capers and Preserved Lemons
Linguini with Fresh Clams, Parsley and Lemon
Cannelloni with Italian Sausage, Bechamel and Marinara
mondays
september 20, 27,
october 4
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Two -  The Advanced Series - Week 4, 5 and  6
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225   MORE INFO AND ENROLL
This 3 week Hands-On series is designed for students who have taken Chef Whitt's Learn to Cook Series Part 1 (Weeks 1, 2 and 3).
Learn to Cook Series: Part Two will build on the sound base of Learn to Cook One but take each technique to the next level.  Learn more
practical cooking skills and techniques that will help you feel more comfortable and confident in the kitchen.  The emphasis is on making
meals healthier and using seasonal ingredients.  As always, Chef Elizabeth teaches by techniques in addition to recipes so you can take
the knowledge learned and apply to new recipes that catch your eye.
tuesdays
september 21, 28,
october 5
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series - Week 1, 2 and  3
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225   MORE INFO AND ENROLL
This 3-week hands-on series is designed for the beginner cook who wants to learn the basics as well as the seasoned cook wanting to
refine his or her skills. In each class we cover the fundamentals of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment that will help make
you a more confident, capable cook. All classes start with a thorough instruction in and hands on practice of knife skills, then a discussion
of each recipe and how they focus on key techniques essential to good cooking.  Elizabeth helps you understand the hows and whys of
recipes -- how to wisely plan steps, time and space and execution methods that will take you from start to finish with consistently
successful results.    
WATCH VIDEO
wednesday
september 22
6:30-9p
Dinners From Provence
With Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Goat Cheese Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
Braised Chicken Provencal with Vegetables
Saffron Risotto
Pear, Almond and Rosemary Tart with Chocolate Sauce
thursday
september 23
6:30-9p
Sushi  Workshop
with Vu Nguyen $95 ENROLL
Spicy Tuna Rolls
Caterpillar Rolls
Inside Out Crunchy Shrimp Rolls
Unagi
Perfect Sushi Rice
Wok Fired Edamame
friday
september 24
6:30-9p
Tastes of Spain: Tapas and Paella
with Susie Millis $75 ENROLL
Paella ala Valencia
Tomato toast  with Spanish Ham
Fried Potatoes with Allioli and  Spicy Sauce
Spinach and Garbanzo Stew
Escalivada Catalana - Roasted Eggplant, Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes
Sausage with Sweet Peas and Mint
Garlic Shrimp
Catalan Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Manchego
sunday
september  26
2-4:30p
Parents and Kids
$75 for the Pair   FULL
Lasagna Rolls (pasta made in class by hand)
Summer Jewel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
wednesday
september 29
6:30-9p
Knife Skills
$75 ENROLL
Herb Roasted Chicken with Garlic Parsley Oven Fries
Shrimp Ceviche with Pico de Gallo
Chopped Salad
Fruit Salad
thursday
september 30
6:30-8:30p
Cheeses with Venissimo - Domestic Cheeses
with Venissimo Cheese of Belmont Shores $35 ENROLL
Join PREP and Venissimo Cheese for a great evening featuring cheeses from America.  The experts from Venissimo will share their  
in-depth knowledge of  all things cheese from artisinal purveyors and cheese making methods to perfect food and wine pairings.  You'll
taste a flight of cheeses and we'll provide the appropriate accoutrements. Just  bring some special friends and your favorite varietal
pairings.
friday
october 1
6:30-9p
Girls Night Out
with Susie Millis $75 ENROLL
Tarragon and Mushroom Bisque
Flank Steak Crostini with Tomato Horseradish Remoulade
Cedar Plank Miso Salmon with Citrus Marinade
Mixed Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting
saturdays
october 2, 9, 16
9a-12:30p
Dr. Allen Arnette's 21-Day Cleanse Detox Program - Lecture Series
$225 MORE INFO AND ENROLL
In this 3-week lecture series, Dr. Arnette examines, explores and enlightens the vital roles that diet and nutrition play in helping to
stabilize our health, give us strength and resilience and address a myriad of physical ailments without reliance on prescription drugs.  He
shows us how our ability to detoxify what comes in is equally as vital to our health as our food choices, and how the ability to fully and
efficiency remove the by-products of metabolism has life improving consequences.  By following Dr. Arnette's carefully researched 21-day
program, (along with Dr. Arnette and all of the students) participants have had great success in:
- Looking and feeling younger and more attractive
- Increasing mental clarity
- Losing weight
- Experiencing increased energy levels
- Improving sleep patterns
- Strengthening immunity
- Relaxing the mind, reducing stress and tension
sunday
october 3
1-3:30p
Cake and Pastry Basics
with Debi Sims $75 ENROLL
White Cake
Chocolate Cake
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Pâte Brisée (pie and tart dough)
Pâte à Choux  (pastry dough, profiteroles, gougeres)
wedneday
october 6
6:30-9p
Best Seafood Recipes
With Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp
Seared Sea Scallops with Lemongrass Sauce
Oven Roasted Whitefish with Tomatoes and Onions
thursay
october 7
6:30-9p
Dim Sum
$75 ENROLL
BBQ Pork Buns
Shrimp Dumplings
Sew Mai Dumplings
Garlic Spareribs
friday
october 8
6:30-9p
Romantic Parisian Dinner
with Susie Millis $75 ENROLL
Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto and Citrus Vinaigrette
Herb and Cheese Polenta
Grilled Steak with Balsamic Reduction
Fruit Mascarpone Tart
sunday
october 10
1-3:30p
Cupcakes!
with Debi Sims $75 ENROLL
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Bananas Foster Cupcakes
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with Homemade Lemon Curd
mondays
october 11, 18,25
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series - Week 1, 2 and  3
With Elizabeth Whitt
$225   MORE INFO AND ENROLL
This 3-week hands-on series is designed for the beginner cook who wants to learn the basics as well as the seasoned cook wanting to
refine his or her skills. In each class we cover the fundamentals of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment that will help make
you a more confident, capable cook. All classes start with a thorough instruction in and hands on practice of knife skills, then a discussion
of each recipe and how they focus on key techniques essential to good cooking.  Elizabeth helps you understand the hows and whys of
recipes -- how to wisely plan steps, time and space and execution methods that will take you from start to finish with consistently
successful results.    
WATCH VIDEO
tuesday
october 12
6:30-9p
Risotto and Gnocchi  Workshop
with Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Fried Sage Leaves
Shrimp Risotto
Classic Risotto Milanese
Gnocchi with Bolognese
wednesday
october 13
6:30-9p
Julia Child: Bon Appetit
With Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Classic Cheese Soufflé
Boeuf Bourguignon
Soupe a l'Oignon au Fromage (French Onion Soup)
Bread Pudding
thursday
october 14
6:30-9p
Thai Favorites
$75 ENROLL
Panang Tofu and Vegetables
Thai Beef Salad with Glass Noodles
Red Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
Sticky Rice with Mango
friday
october 15
6:30-9p
Succulent Steaks and Dark Chocolate
with Susie Millis $75 ENROLL
Pepper Crusted Steak with Tarragon Aioli and Onion Rings
Skirt Steak with Cilantro Garlic Sauce and Wilted Greens
Pan Rustique with Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil and Fleur de Sel
Chocolate Mouse with Port Ganache and Whipped Creme Fraice
tuesday
october 19
6:30-9p
Vegetarian Cooking
$75 ENROLL
Pasta with Arugula, Spinach, Preserved Lemons and Toasted Pine Nuts
Moroccan Chick Pea Stew
Herbed Corn and Zucchini Saute
Farro, Radicchio and Roasted Beet Salad
Blackberry, Pear Cobbler
wednesday
october 20
6:30-9p
Easy Italian Dinners
With Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Tomato Pasta with Basil and Vegetables
Porchetta Style Roast Pork with Caramelized Root Vegetables
Easy Lasagne Bolognese
Ugly But Good Cookies
thursday
october 21
6:30-9p
Cheeses With Venissimo - Cheeses of Europe
with Venissimo Cheeses of Belmont Shores $35 ENROLL
Join PREP and Venissimo Cheese for a great evening featuring cheeses from across Europe.  The experts from Venissimo will share their  
in-depth knowledge of  all things cheese from artisinal purveyors and cheese making methods to perfect food and wine pairings.  You'll
taste a flight of cheeses and we'll provide the appropriate accoutrements. Just  bring some special friends and your favorite varietal
pairings.
friday
october 22
6:30-9p
Fish Basics
with Susie Millis  $75 ENROLL
Grilled Mahi with Thai Coconut Sauce
Roasted Bass with Fennel Tomatoes and Olives
Poached Miso Salmon
sunday
october 24
1-3:30p
Kids:  Halloween Tricks and Treats
$55 ENROLL
Menu TBA
tuesday
october 26
6:30-9p
French Bistro Favorites
With Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Pear, Cranberry and Blue  Cheese Salad
Steak with Brandy Mushroom Cream Sauce
Potato and Leek Gratin
Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
wednesday
october 27
6:30-9p
Stocks and Soups
With Elizabeth Whitt $75 ENROLL
Chicken Stock
Vegetable Stock
Beef Stock
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
Mushroom Bisque
Vegetable Beef Barley Soup
thursday
october 28
6:30-9p
Tastes of India
$75 ENROLL
Rava Dosas (crepes) with Potato Chickpea Masala
Fragrant Ginger Fish
Squash Aloo Tarkari
Cauliflower and Pea Curry
Naan with Cucumber Mint Raita
Vegetable Biryani
friday
october 29
6:30-9p
Girls Night Out - Appetizers and  Hors d'oeuvres
with Susie Millis $75 ENROLL
Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Citrus Cilantro Remoulade
BBQ Brisket Sliders with Cheddar Cheese and Spicy Coleslaw
Parmesan Squares
Empanadas Buenos Aires w/ Merriman Sauce
Pate and Oven Baked Brie with Red Wine and Mushrooms
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