Basil & Barbells C.H.E.F. Cooking Classes

Maria's Cooking Class with Chef Donna

I'm the busy working mom of two great kids. I know how to cook, but it always seemed a chore to come home from work and have to prepare a meal for my family. I wanted to feed my kids healthy, home cooked meals, not fast food and delivery, but that's what usually happened due to the fact that I just didn't have the energy for anything more. Fast forward and in walks Chef Donna. I choose a class, she came to my home and led me through my cooking class. Her love of cooking shines through, she was fun, energetic and patient. She gave me tips and short cuts to get meals on the table that don't take alot of time. Now, I actually look forward to coming home to cook dinner. I'm cooking healthy meals for my family in about 15 minutes. Thank you Chef Donna!

Dinner Cooking Class : Chicken Eclectic

SPICED CHICKEN BREAST
Chicken Breast with a Crust of Paprika, Onion, Pepper, Garlic and Cayenne Pepper with a Barbecue Balsamic Vinaigrette Dipping Sauce
COUSCOUS STUFFED ROASTED TOMATOES
Couscous, Mushrooms and Cucumber Scented with Chives and Mint in a Roasted Tomato Infused with Garlic, Thyme, Basil, Tarragon and Bay
FRUITED NUT AND BEAN SALAD
Baby Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Garbanzo Beans, Almonds and Currant in a Balsamic and Dijon Vinaigrette

Chicken Eclectic Cookng Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Fish

BLACK COD WITH MISO
Black Cod Slathered in a Miso, Mirin and Sake Paste Served with Sake Miso Sauce
STRIPED BASS IN FOIL
Striped Bass Steamed in Foil in a Provencal of Tomato, Capers, Garlic and Lemon
RISOTTO WITH MONKFISH
Saffron and White Wine Infused Arborio Rice with Monkfish

Fish Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Asian Flare

SALMON OVER BOK CHOY AND MUSHROOMS
Salmon Infused with Soy, Garlic, Mirin, Ginger, Sesame Oil and Chili Sauce
HONEYED RICE WITH NUTS
Rice with Toasted Almonds and Pine Nuts Tossed with Honey and Soy Sauce
CUCUMBER SALAD
Cucumber and Scallions in a Sesame Oil, Vinegar, Chili Powder Dressing

Asian Flare Cookng Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Pork

PORK CHOPS WITH HERBED GRAVY
Pork Chops with a Flour, Garlic and Paprika Coating Baked with Chopped Onion, Tomato, Thyme and Basil
PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH SPINACH
Whole Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach, Onion, Garlic and Bread Crumbs and Basted with a Ketchup, Teriyaki, Orange Juice and Cumin Sauce
MEDITERRANEAN PORK MEDALLIONS
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in a White Wine, Kalamata Olive, Caper and Parsley Sauce

Pork Cookng Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Midwest Menagerie

SASSY LAMB CHOPS
Broiled Lamb Chops Infused with Tamari, Dijon, Worcestershire and Fresh Rosemary, Thyme and Sage
WHITE BEAN-ROSEMARY RAGOUT
Cannelini Beans Infused with Fresh Rosemary and Lemon Zest
BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH PEARS AND ALMONDS
Mesculin Greens, Pears and Almonds Topped with Crusted and Baked Goat Cheese and Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice

Midwest Menagerie Cookng Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Chicken

APRICOT CHICKEN
Chicken Glazed with Apricot and Soy
CHICKEN WITH WHITE WINE AND MUSHROOMS
Sauteed Chicken Breast in a Mushroom and White Wine Sauce
WHITE WINE CAPER CHICKEN
Chicken in a White Wine, Garlic, Lemon and Caper Sauce

Chicken Cookng Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Simple Asian

CINNAMON-APRICOT SALMON
Cinnamon, Ginger, Apricot and Soy Glazed Salmon
SHIITAKE QUINOA PILAF
Shiitake Mushrooms and Quinoa Infused with Mushroom Stock
MANDARIN SESAME SALAD
Salad of Greens, Oranges and Cucumber with Sesame Dressing

Simple Asian Cookng Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Desserts

PHYLLO TARTS WITH SPICED WHIPPED CREAM
Baked Phyllo Tarts Filled with Cinnamin, Ginger, Allspice and Nutmeg Scented Whipped Cream
EXCELLENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Melted Bittersweet Chocolate Combined with Homemade Whipped Cream
POTS DE CRÈME*
Eggs, Chocolate, Sugar, Vanilla and Milk Pudding
*This recipe prepares 6 servings

Dessert Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Italian Twist

POACHED SALMON PROVENCAL
Salmon Poached in White Wine and Clam Juice with a Topping of Tomatoes, Onion, and Basil
KICKIN' SAUTEED SPINACH
Spinach with Crushed Red Pepper, Lemon Juice and Garlic
GRANNY SMITH AND SPICY PECAN SALAD
Granny Smith Apples and Pecans over Arugula and Greens with a Blue Cheese Honey Dressing

Italian Twist Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Veggie Sides

TASTY GREEN BEANS
Green Beans Sauteed with Leek and Sprinkled with Fresh Dill
BABY SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS
Sauteed Spinach and Garlic with Pine Nuts
ROASTED MUSHROOMS
Roasted Mushrooms and Onion Infused with Garlic and Thyme

Veggie Sides Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Curry in a Hurry

QUICK & EASY FISH CURRY WITH RICE NOODLES
Cod and Salmon with Mushrooms and Bean Sprouts in a Coconut, Red Curry Sauce over Noodles
STEAMED GREENS WITH HONEY SESAME DRESSING
Steamed Bok Choy and Spinach with a Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Sesame and Honey Dressing
THAI CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers Infused with Tamarind, Cilantro, Fish Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Ginger, Sesame and Red Pepper Flakes

Curry in a Hurry Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Grain Sides

ATHENA BARLEY
Barley with a Lemon and Oregano Vinaigrette Tossed with Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Fresh Dill and Scallion
QUINOA PILAF
Quinoa and Red Bell Peppers with Garlic
GREEK RICE
Rice and Spinach with Feta, Lemon and Oregano

Grain Side Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Mediterranean Madness

SHRIMP SCAMPI
Sauteed Shrimp in a Garlic, White Wine and Lemon Sauce
MEDITERRANEAN PORTOBELLO
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Roasted Peppers, Tomato, Feta and Kalamata Olives
ARUGULA* AND MINT SALAD
Arugula and Fresh Mint Drizzled with an Orange-Flower Water, Shallot and Red Wine Vinegar Dressing Topped with Fresh Oranges and Ricotta Salata Cheese
*Although bagged arugula is available all year round, it is best fresh and in season in the spring.

Mediterranean Madness Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Cooking Class: Appetizers

SPICY CHIPS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CILANTRO SALSA
Chipotle, Cumin and Lime Tortilla Chips with Goat Cheese and Cilantro Tomato Salsa
ROSEMARY SCALLOP SKEWERS WITH SALSA VERDE
Sauteed Scallops on a Fresh Rosemary Sprig served with Homemade Salsa Verde Prepared with Fresh Parsley, Basil, Mint, Garlic, Caper, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar and Mustard
SUPED UP SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Shrimp Served with a Sauce of Fresh Parsley, Oregno, Fresh Lime, garlic and Chili Pepper

Appetizer Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists

Dinner Cooking Class : Alaskan Favorite

HALIBUT IN ARTICHOKE BROTH
Halibut Served in a Bowl over Tomato, Artichoke, Shallot and White Wine Broth
CROOKNECK SQUASH WITH BASIL
Yellow Squash, Grape Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
ASPARAGUS* AND ARUGULA** SALAD
Cannellini Beans and Asparagus over Fresh Arugula and Pecorino Romano Cheese Drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar
*Although asparagus are available all year they are best in season in the spring and early summer
**Although bagged arugula is available all year round, it is best fresh and in season in the spring.

Alaskan Favorite Cooking Class Shopping and Equipment Lists