September Cooking Classes

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September 16^th, Tuesday            

Grilled Mixed Seafood Dinner

Participation                  $59.00

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

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Mardi puts a southwestern spin on this Shrimp and Scallop Mixed Grill Dinner. Serve on a bed of greens, topped with Jicama, and Guacamole.
It is delicious, easy to prepare and makes a beautiful presentation.
All that’s left to prepare is a simple dessert of Fresh Melons with
Mango Puree.

Grilled Mixed Seafood Dinner

September 17th, Wednesday             

Panini-Sandwiches Italian Style

Participation                 $49.00

Mardi Burden               11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Burden home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Italian Panini are delectable and easy sandwiches to create.
We will cover all the basics of how to create both savory and sweet
versions of these classic sandwiches. .Mardi will teach us how to
prepare both savory and sweet panino. Our recipes include: Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Panini, Caprese Panini, Grilled Chicken and Peppers, Steak, Caramelized Onion, and Gorgonzola, and Chocolate, Cherry and Fig and Honey dessert Panino.

Panini-Sandwiches

September 17th, Wednesday               

Session Three:
Starches, Grains, and Vegetables

Participation                  Individual class $59.00

Mardi Burden                 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

We are going to learn to prepare potatoes, rice, pasta, and polenta in session five. We will also steam, sauté, grill and bake various fresh vegetables. Then sit down and savor our meal served with a Fresh Green Salad with Vinaigrette and Fresh Fruit for dessert.

September 18th, Thursday             

Cheese 101

Demonstration               $49.00

Chef Denis Soderman                 6:30 - 8:30 pm ish

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Please join us for an introductory class on cheese. Denis Soderman (cheese manager for A.J's Fine Foods) will guide us through the basics
of cheese. We will also learn to select, prepare and present different cheeses for a delicious fruit and cheese platter, and how to create a
cheese course with dinner. We will also enjoy wine with our cheeses.

Cheese 101

September 19th, Friday                  

Girls Night Out for Cooks and Non-Cooks

Demonstration               $49.00

Mardi Burden                 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Mardi presents another class for entertaining at home with two versions
of the menu, for cooks and non-cooks, or cooks who are pressed for time. Tonite we will prepare an appetizer of Roast Red Peppers with Feta Cheese Spread, Stuffed, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Rosemary Roast Potates, Pear Salad with Mustard-Thyme Vinaigrette, and Apple Bread Pudding with Brandy Sauce for dessert. To drink: water, ice tea, and Jackie Os .

Girls Night Out

September 23rd, Tuesday             

Great Grilled Sandwiches

Participation                  $49.00

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

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

We can grill all year round here in Tucson, so lets take advantage of the
it and learn make some great gourmet grilled sandwiches. Mardi and Bob will teach us to prepare Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken
with Goat Cheese or Olive mayonnaise on Foccacia, Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Sandwiches, and Grilled Pork with Cilantro & Jalapenos. For dessert: Grilled Pineapple Parfaits.

Great Grilled Sandwiches

September 24th, Wednesday            

Coffee Lover's
Espresso, Cappuccino, and Latte

Participation                 $49.00

Mardi Burden               11:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Burden home near La Canada and Magee Roads

If you love all the great coffee drinks, this is the class for you! We will
learn all the coffee terminology, how to use both stovetop and electric espresso makers, and make Chocolate Caramel Cappuccino, Irish Coffee, White Cinnamon Lattes, Frappes, Coffee Shakes, Spiced Iced Coffee,
and Coffee Kisses. We will enjoy all these great drinks with Chocolate
Hazelnut Biscotti, and Madeleines.

Espresso, Cappuchino, and Latte

September 24th, Wednesday              

Session Four:
Meat

Participation                  Individual class $59.00

Mardi Burden                 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

In week four we will learn how to sauté, braise, roast and grill beef, lamb, and pork. We will also learn which methods of cooking are best for which cuts of meat. We will enjoy a Green Salad with Thyme-Mustard Vinaigrette, Steamed Lemon Broccoli, and fresh fruit for dessert.

Basics of Cooking

September 25th, Thursday         

Ahi Tuna Grilled or Pan Seared

Participation                  $59.00

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

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Yellow Fin Tuna (Ahi Tuna  in Hawaiian) is fabulous and easy to make
once you see it done. Mardi will share an excellent selection of recipes
to make memorable meals. Grilled Ahi Tuna with Black Bean Salsa,
Grilled Yellow Fin with Citrus Sauce, Pepper Seared Ahi Tuna with Pistounade Provencale, and a classic Salade Nicoise. For dessert; Orange/Lemon Sorbet.

Ahi Tuna Grilled or Pan Seared

September 26th, 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 Grilled Chicken Breasts with Mango-Avocado
Salsa with Apple fritters with Cinnamon Sauce 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

September 26th, Friday                   

Gourmet Couples Grilled Duck Breast Dinner

Demonstration               $49.00 PP

Mardi Burden                 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

You will be able to host a fabulous alfresco dinner and enchant your
guests with this easy to prepare menu of Grilled Duck Breasts, Roast Vegetables, Watercress Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts, and Sautéed Apples with Cardamom Cream for dessert. Come relax and
enjoy while Mardi and Bob prepare this gourmet menu.

Grilled Duck Breast Dinner

September 29th, Monday               

Teen Chefs: Tailgating Favorites

Participation                  $49.00

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

Location: Burden Home near La Canada and Magee Roads

Mardi will show us how to prepare some of her favorite tailgate foods.
We will make Buffalo Wings with Spicy Ranch Dip, Bratwursts with Caramelized Onions and Peppers, Super Dogs and Wildcat Potato
Salad, and Pusch Ridge Brownies. This is a relaxed class focusing
on our enjoyment of food and cooking. We prepare our recipes then
sit down and enjoy dining and socializing.

Teen Chefs: Tailgating Favorites

September 30^th, Tuesday                

Knife Skills        

Participation                  $49.00

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

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 Gazpacho to enjoy.
Please bring your 8-inch chef's knife to class.
Our sharpening service is available during class.

Knife Skills