New classes and workshops are continually being added to this calendar. Be certain to check this page frequently.

JANUARY 2010

FISH AND SEAFOOD WORKSHOP   

Date:  Wednesday, January 13 **
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

Love seafood, but don’t know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan’s comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish—just the freshest and the best: Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé.

**Knife sharpening available

Please note: This class is also offered on Tuesday, February 16, Wednesday, March 3 and Saturday, April 17

BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW WORKSHOPS 
     
Date: January 23 and 30 **
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.comwww.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If your cooking skills need polishing, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop 1—January 23
Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop 2—January 30
Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Sauce; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream.

 **Knife sharpening available

Please note:  This class is also offered on February 17 and 24, March 9 and 16, and April 15 and 22

FEBRUARY 2010

 
THE CUTTING EDGE WORKSHOP  

Date:  Monday, February 1 **
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $70  per person

Competence as well as confidence in the kitchen begin with knowing the proper way to use a knife. Meal preparation will be faster, easier—and more enjoyable—when you learn to slice, dice, chop, mince, julienne and chiffonade like a professional. Experienced as well as beginning cooks will develop a solid foundation of knife techniques in this hands-on class. Practice your new skills, prepare some delicious dishes with your perfectly chopped ingredients and go home with the “chef’s touch”: Gazpacho; Tuscan Chicken with Sautéed Peppers and Onions; Basil-Italian Parsley Pesto; Sweet Potato Oven Fries.

Please note: This class is also offered on March 27 and April 21

MASTERING SAUCES WORKSHOP

Date:  Tuesday, February 2 **
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68  per person

Making perfect sauces is the foundation of fine cuisine. Master the techniques for making the five “mother” sauces and become a “saucier” as you make, sample and enjoy: Pesto Mayonnaise; Balsamic and Olive Oil Vinaigrette (Salad Greens); Veloute/Marsala Porcini Sauce (Pan-Seared Chicken); Bechamel/Mornay (Creamy Macaroni and Cheese); Hollandaise (Asparagus); Brown Sauce/Cabernet Herb Jus (Tri-Tip Roast); Vanilla Crème Anglaise (Fresh Berries).       Please note: This class is also offered on March 20

COUPLES VALENTINE COOKING WORKSHOP 

Date:  Thursday, February 11

Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68  per person

or

Date:  Saturday, February 13
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68  per person

Grab your partner and join us for a romantic cooking adventure a deux. Challenge your culinary skills as you make this sweetheart of a menu and cook with passion! Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Pockets with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Watercress and Endive Salad with Hearts of Palm and Citrus Vinaigrette, Heart Croutons; Shrimp Fra Diavolo over Linguine; Asparagus with Lemon Browned Butter; Balsamic Strawberry Trifle for Two; Chocolate Dipped "Tuxedo" Strawberries.

FISH AND SEAFOOD WORKSHOP   

Date:  Tuesday, February 16
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time:  6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.comwww.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75  per person

Love seafood, but don’t know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan’s comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish—just the freshest and the best: Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé. Please note: This class is also offered on Wednesday, January 13, Wednesday, March 3 and Saturday, April 17

BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW WORKSHOPS 

Date:  Wednesday,  February 17 and 24 **
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.comwww.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If your cooking skills need polishing, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop 1—February 17
Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop 2—February 24
Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Sauce; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream.

**Knife sharpening available

Please note:  This class is also offered on January 23 and 30, March 9 and 16, and April 15 and 22

MARCH  2010

EGGSTRAVAGANZA WORKSHOP  

Date:  Monday, March 1
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.comwww.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $62  per person

No matter how high food costs go, eggs always remain affordable—an excellent source of high quality protein and other essential nutrients—and delicious! Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner...eggs fit into any meal! Chef Dan teaches you easy techniques for turning out perfect egg dishes every time: Individual Omelets; Sage-Scented Sausage and Mushroom Strata; Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Dill Hollandaise; Chef’s Choice Frittata; Breakfast Crepes with Mornay Sauce.

FISH AND SEAFOOD WORKSHOP   

Date:  Wednesday, March 3
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6: 30 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75  per person

Love seafood, but don’t know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan’s comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish—just the freshest and the best: Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé.

Please note: This class is also offered on Wednesday, January 13, Tuesday, February 16 and Saturday, April 17

MORE FISH AND SEAFOOD WORKSHOP   

Date:  Thursday, March 4
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time:  6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online:  www.theseasonedchef.com

Price:  $75  per person

For all those who love seafood, Chef Dan has assembled another delectable assortment of recipes to advance your cooking skills with fish and shellfish. Learn the techniques for working with delicate scallops, hearty mussels and a variety of other fish: Pan-Seared Scallops with Citrus Beurre Blanc; Steamed Mussels in Coconut-Red Curry Broth; Teriyaki-Glazed Grilled Brochette; Snapper Fillet Stuffed with Herbed Bread Crumbs; Poached Salmon Salad with Dill-Caper Vinaigrette.

BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW WORKSHOPS 

Date:  Tuesday,  March 9 and 16
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6: 00 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135  per person

Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If your cooking skills need polishing, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop 1—March 9
Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop 2—March 16
Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Sauce; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Please note:  This class is also offered on January 23 and 30, February 17 and 24, and April 15 and 22

ST. PADDY’S DAY WORKSHOP

Date:  Wednesday, March 10
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $65  per person

Celebrate the wearing of the green with a menu guaranteed to put a twinkle in any Irishman’s eye. Learn to make traditional comfort foods that are staples in any Irish household. These robust dishes will be become your family favorites too: Beer-Cheddar Soup; Irish Stew with Herbed Dumplings; Corned Beef and Cabbage "Shepherd’s Pie" with Hearty Mustard Sauce; Colcannon; Irish Soda Bread; Apple-Oatmeal Crumble with Irish Cream Sauce.

MASTERING SAUCES WORKSHOP  

Date:  Saturday, March 20
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10:00 A.M.  – 1:00 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68  per person

Making perfect sauces is the foundation of fine cuisine. Master the techniques for making the five “mother” sauces and become a “saucier” as you make, sample and enjoy: Pesto Mayonnaise; Balsamic and Olive Oil Vinaigrette (Salad Greens); Veloute/Marsala Porcini Sauce (Pan-Seared Chicken); Bechamel/Mornay (Creamy Macaroni and Cheese); Hollandaise (Asparagus); Brown Sauce/Cabernet Herb Jus (Tri-Tip Roast); Vanilla Crème Anglaise (Fresh Berries).

TECHNIQUES OF BRAISING WORKSHOPS

Date:  Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, Mar 24
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6: 30 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $140  per person

To braise is to bring out the best in the less-tender, but very flavorful cuts of meat. Proper searing then slow cooking in a savory liquid results in a dish with richness and depth of flavor. Chef Dan takes you step-by-step through the proper techniques in this information-packed two-day workshop that will teach you quick and slow braise methods: Steamed Mussels; Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples and Sage; Asian Short Ribs; Lamb Osso Buco over Cannellini Bean Stew; Pork Carnitas; Brisket with BBQ Sauce; Braised Carrots with Radishes; Braised Fennel and Potatoes.

 THE CUTTING EDGE WORKSHOP 

Date:  Saturday,  March 27**
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10: 30 A.M.  – 1:00 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $70  per person

Competence as well as confidence in the kitchen begin with knowing the proper way to use a knife. Meal preparation will be faster, easier—and more enjoyable—when you learn to slice, dice, chop, mince, julienne and chiffonade like a professional. Experienced as well as beginning cooks will develop a solid foundation of knife techniques in this hands-on class. Practice your new skills, prepare some delicious dishes with your perfectly chopped ingredients and go home with the “chef’s touch”: Gazpacho; Tuscan Chicken with Sautéed Peppers and Onions; Basil-Italian Parsley Pesto; Sweet Potato Oven Fries. Please note: This class is also offered on February 1 and April 21 **Knife sharpening available

APRIL  2010

BASIC SKILLS EVERY COOK SHOULD KNOW WORKSHOPS 
  

Date:  Thursday, April 15 and 22
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6: 00 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $135 per person    


Are you just getting by in the kitchen? If your cooking skills need polishing, this 2-day class is for you. Beginners as well as experienced cooks will develop confidence and proficiency in the kitchen. Work with a professional chef as you build a foundation of basic culinary techniques: knife skills; mise en place; sautéing, roasting, grilling; sauces, vinaigrettes; pastry techniques and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing restaurant quality food at home—for a fraction of the price!

Workshop 1—April 15
Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette; Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout; Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli; Rice Pilaf; Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard Seed; Rustic Apple Crostada with Caramel Sauce.

Workshop 2—April 22
Southwestern Black Bean Soup; Classic Caesar Salad; Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Perfect Herb-Roasted Chicken with Marsala-Sun Dried Tomato Sauce; Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; Wine Poached Pears with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Please note:  This class is also offered on January 23 and 30, February 17 and 24, and March 9 and 16

FISH AND SEAFOOD WORKSHOP   

Date:  Saturday, April 17
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10: 00 A.M.  – 1:00 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $75 per person

Love seafood, but don’t know how to select, season or cook it? Chef Dan’s comprehensive workshop will make you an expert as you learn techniques for purchasing and properly preparing healthy, delicious seafood. No more dried-out, overcooked fishy fish—just the freshest and the best: Pine Nut-Crusted Salmon with Browned Butter; Oven-Roasted Cod with Miso Glaze; Sautéed Tilapia with Citrus-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Pecans; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tamarind Vinaigrette; Jamaican Jerk Shrimp with Minted Barbados Flambé.

Please note: This class is also offered on Wednesday, January 13, Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, March 3

THE CUTTING EDGE WORKSHOP 

Date:  Wednesday, April 21**
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6: 30 P.M.  – 9:30 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $70  per person

Competence as well as confidence in the kitchen begin with knowing the proper way to use a knife. Meal preparation will be faster, easier—and more enjoyable—when you learn to slice, dice, chop, mince, julienne and chiffonade like a professional. Experienced as well as beginning cooks will develop a solid foundation of knife techniques in this hands-on class. Practice your new skills, prepare some delicious dishes with your perfectly chopped ingredients and go home with the “chef’s touch”: Gazpacho; Tuscan Chicken with Sautéed Peppers and Onions; Basil-Italian Parsley Pesto; Sweet Potato Oven Fries. Please note: This class is also offered on February 1 and March 27  **Knife sharpening available

SMOKIN! WORKSHOP 
    
Date:  Saturday,  April 24
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 10: 00 A.M.  – 1:00 P.M..
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $68 per person

If you like grilling, you will love smoking. Chef Dan teaches you helpful tips for turning out juicy, flavorful meats, seafood and veggies using an outdoor smoker. Learn about the equipment, types of wood chips for peak flavor and techniques to help you turn out Smokin! good food every time: Smoked Salmon with Lemon-Caper Crème Fraiche on Capellini Cakes; Smoked and Grilled Pork Chops with Orange-Ginger Glaze; Smoked Tri-Tip Salad with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette; Smoked Summer Vegetable Salsa with Chips; Smoked Bratwurst, Onion-Pepper-Dijon Relish.

 
ITALIAN CUISINE WORKSHOPS       

Date:  Monday, April 26 & Tuesday, April 27

Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School
999 Jasmine Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Reservations: 303-377-3222
Register Online: www.theseasonedchef.com

Price: $140.00  per person

Both novice and seasoned chef will benefit from this broad introduction to Italian cuisine. Explore traditional ingredients, recipes and techniques, and master the fundamentals as Chef Dan Witherspoon teaches you classic dishes.

Workshop 1—April 26
Crostini with Tomato-Kalamata Olive Tapenade; Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle; Potato Gnocchi with Bolognese Sauce; Stuffed Zucchini; Risotto Milanese; Tiramisu.

Workshop 2—April 27
Handmade Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage; Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo; Chicken Cacciatore; Creamy Polenta; Focaccia with Caramelized Onions; Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts; Toasted Almond Biscotti.

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