September 2^nd, Tuesday            

Cooking with Saffron

Participation                  $49.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30 pm-8:30 ish pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Saffron is one of the world’s most exotic spices. We will de-mystify this aromatic and expensive spice. Our recipes include Carrot-Saffron Soup, Chicken with Saffron, Potatoes with Saffron, and Saffron Cookies for dessert!

Cooking with Saffron

September 3^rd, Wednesday Morning          

Southwestern Kitchen
Session Four: Sauces, Soups and...

Participation                 Individual class $59.00
Mardi Burden               11:00 am-1:30 pm
Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

This week we will learn to prepare Red and Green Chili Sauces, Pozole, (hominy, bean, and oxtail soup), Nopalitos (cactus pads), Orange and Avocado Salad, and Sopapillas for dessert.

Southwestern Kitchen

September 3^rd, Wednesday            

 Session One:
Knife Skills and Stocks

Participation                  Individual class $59.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30 pm-10:00 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

In our first week of the Basics of Cooking Series we will learn knife skills, safe cooking practices, basic utensil identification, and make two basic stocks: chicken and veal. We will make a refreshing gazpacho and enjoy
it with a salad dressed with a simple French Vinaigrette, and fresh fruit
and cheese for dessert.

Knife Skills and Stocks

September 4, Thursday

Picnic in Provence

Participation                  $49.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30pm-8:30 ish pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

September is a perfect month for a picnic in Tucson. We will learn some
of Mardi’s picnic favorites. A classic Roasted Red Pepper, Provolone Cheese, and Tuna, Pan Bagnat (stuffed bread sandwich). Green Bean
and new Potato Salad, and Fresh Fruit with Mint-Apricot Dipping Sauce
for dessert.

  Picnic in Provence

September 9^th, Tuesday              

Chiles, Chiles, Chiles

Participation                  $49.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30 pm-8:30 ish pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

It’s chile harvest time! Mardi will teach us to prepare some incredible green chiles stuffed with fish, chorizo, pesto cream cheese, seafood, corn, potatoes, beans, and cheese! We will also make red chile sauce to accompany our chiles! Plus, classic Mexican Rice and Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding for dessert.

Chiles, Chiles, Chiles

September 10^th, Wednesday Morning             

KNIFE SKILLS               

Participation                 $49.00

Mardi Burden               11:00am-1:00pm

Location: Burden home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Knife skills are essential to great cooking. This class teaches you how to use your knives correctly. We learn what the cooking terms, small dice, julienne, etc. mean, and also how to make these precise cuts.
While we are chopping  we will also be making Southwestern Gazpacho
 to enjoy for lunch! Please bring your 8-inch chef's knife to class.
(If you do not have an 8-inch chef’s knife we can provide one for you).
Our sharpening service is available during class.

KNIFE SKILLS

September 10^th, Wednesday              

Session Two:
Poultry

Participation                  Individual class $59.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30 pm-10 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

In our second week we are going to explore Poultry. We will brine, sauté, grill & roast our chicken, Cornish hens, and turkey. We will also create a simple salad, fresh vegetables, and enjoy fresh fruit and cheese for dessert.

Poultry

September 11, Thursday        

Tres Tacos

Participation                  $49.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30pm-8:30 ish pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Mardi will share her favorite recipes for Carne Asada, Chicken, and Fish Tacos. Served with Rice and Refried Beans, and with Tres Leches Cake
for dessert, you can make your own fiesta!

  Tres Tacos

September 12^th, Friday             

Café Lunch

Demonstration               $24.00

Mardi Burden                 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Our menu for today is Thai Barbecued Chicken with Lemon Sorbet for dessert. Come enjoy a delicious and informative class. All of our café
lunch classes include a mixed green salad, bread, and ice tea or water.

Café Lunch