Chef Kristinas new cooking class schedule. You will LOVE her classes so treat yourself! The Good Life of Naples Cooking Class & Event Schedule April/May/June 2014    COOK’S CORNER GoodLifeNaples March 28th (Friday): TAPAS w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm Enjoyed as small snacks with a glass of wine or beer, Tapas are the perfect center piece to a relaxed gathering for friends & family. This class will offer a tasting of several tapas recipes that can be mixed & matched for any occasion. Sangria; Stuffed Potatoes with Garlic, Currants, & Artichokes Chorizo & Melon with Goat Cheese Herb Spread Cauliflower & Fresh Mozzarella Fritters with Smoked Paprika & Tomato Sauce Calamari with Roasted Peppers & Spanish Olives April 1st (Tuesday):  Cooking Demonstration 11:30 am – 1:30 pm In order to offer food lovers healthy meals, Lékué has an innovative collection of 100% Platinum Silicone Cookware. The Steam Roaster, the Steam Case, the Steamer or the Cooking Bag offer new, unique and functional alternatives to enjoy recipes without added oils, for balanced and healthy meals. Come in and sample the dishes prepared by the Lékué chef. April 2nd (Wednesday): TAPAS w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm Repeat Class Enjoyed as small snacks with a glass of wine or beer, Tapas are the perfect center piece to a relaxed gathering for friends & family. This class will offer a tasting of several tapas recipes that can be mixed & matched for any occasion. Sangria; Stuffed Potatoes with Garlic, Currants, & Artichokes Chorizo & Melon with Goat Cheese Herb Spread Cauliflower & Fresh Mozzarella Fritters with Smoked Paprika & Tomato Sauce Calamari with Roasted Peppers & Spanish Olives April 3rd (Thursday): Flavors of Hawaii w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm The people of the island chain of Hawaii are a cultural blend of Filipino, Polynesian and Asian heritage, and the traditional foods of the islands reflect this mosaic of culinary influences. This class will offer a sampling of the tropical ingredients used in traditional Hawaiian dishes for an authentic island experience. Lomi Lomi Salmon over Avocado Salad Togarashi Spiced Pork Loin in Soba Noodle Soup Haupia with Pineapple & Dark Chocolate (Coconut Milk Pudding) April 9th (Wednesday): Comfort Foods Made Healthy w/Chef Kristina $50 6 pm – 8 pm Repeat Class Everyone has those warming and satisfying dishes that are their favorite comfort foods & spark good memories. This class will take 3 of the most popular comfort food recipes and make them a bit more lite yet still as delicious as ever. Mac & Cheese Crispy Chicken with Ranch Dressing Sheppard’s Pie April 12th (Saturday): Easter Brunch & Baking w/Chef Kristina $50 12 pm- 2 pm Easter Sunday will be observed on April 20th as a day of remembrance and celebration, the perfect day to join friends and family for a festive meal. These make ahead recipes are the perfect menu to serve for a hassle free brunch. Smoked Salmon Frittata with Spinach & Lentil Salad Hot Cross Buns Chocolate Macaroons April 17th (Thursday): Authentic Japanese w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm The unique blending of rice, noodles, fermented soy, seaweed & seafood make the authentic dishes of Japan healthful & satisfying. The recipes presented in this class will follow the age old traditions of Japanese cooking where simplicity in preparing dishes with the highest quality ingredients produces the most nourishing and pleasurable foods. Five Spiced Salmon over Plum Salad with Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette Citrus Hoisin Glazed Sweet Potatoes over Sushi Rice Beef & Mushroom Udon Soup 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd (239)514-4663 Naples, FL 34109  The Good Life of Naples Cooking Class & Event Schedule April/May/June 2014 COOK’S CORNER GoodLifeNaples April 19th (Saturday): Soups & Salads w/Chef Kristina $50 12 pm- 2 pm A light and refreshing soup and salad pairing makes the perfect weekend lunch menu for any gathering. The recipes for this class can be made ahead of time with just a few steps to assemble and serve a healthy and satisfying meal. A menu perfect for your next weekend entertaining plans! Roasted Beets, Roquefort Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette over Greens Sweet Corn Soup with Chipotle & Chive Sour Cream Quinoa, Carrot & Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing Mexican Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Black Beans April 25th (Friday): The Healthy Side of Cheese w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm Enjoyed as a few slivers of Manchego for an appetizer or a nice hunk of Camembert with fruit for dessert, cheese can be a healthful & satisfying ingredient of any meal. This class will begin with a sampling of various cheeses from around the World to display the unique characteristics that can result from simply mixing milk, salt, rennet & flavoring. Trio of Canapés blending Seasonal Produce with a Complimenting Cheese Bison and Black Bean Burgers with Cheddar Cheese and Tzatziki Sauce Chocolate Chèvre Custard with Fresh Fruit May 1st (Thursday): Vietnamese Cooking featuring Pho w/Chef Kristina $60 6pm- 8pm Pho is the fabulous Vietnamese noodle soup incorporating a myriad of ingredients and flavors to create a satisfying and hearty meal. Paired with a light and easy appetizer and a refreshing dessert, this Pho menu is perfect for entertaining a crowd. Lettuce Wraps with Garlic Spiked Eggs and Tamarind Dipping Sauce Traditional Beef Pho with Rice Noodles, Herbs and Chiles Coconut Waffles with Vanilla Bean & Coconut Milk Sauce May 8th (Thursday): PIZZA!! w/Chef Kristina $50 6pm- 8pm Starting by making our own pizza dough, then exploring the endless variety of topping combinations and finishing each pie to a crispy crunch on the baking stone, this class will be a pizza lovers delight. A selection of seasonal produce and artisan cheeses will be used to create a variety of pizzas including a gluten free crust and a dessert pizza. May 15th (Thursday): BISON - The Healthful Red Meat w/Chef Kristina $65 6pm- 8pm Bison live on open pasture land for the majority of their lives where they graze on natural healthy grasses and shrubs making the end meat product very healthful for humans to enjoy. This class will offer a sampling of three cuts of American Bison incorporated into recipes to demonstrate the unique flavor of this lean and healthy protein. Bison Tenderloin Medallions with Caramelized Garlic Sauce Bison Soft Tacos with Black Bean & Corn Salsa Red Wine Braised Bison with Goat Cheese Sauce and Roasted Yukon Potatoes May 17th (Saturday): Soup and Salads w/Chef Kristina $50 12 pm- 2 pm A light and refreshing soup and salad pairing makes the perfect weekend lunch menu for any gathering. The recipes for this class can be made ahead of time with just a few steps to assemble and serve a healthy and satisfying meal. A menu perfect for your next weekend entertaining plans! Salad Greens with Pear, Bacon, Smoked Cheddar Cheese and Dill Dressing Thai Hot, Sweet and Sour Mushroom Soup Farm Fresh Vegetables & Quinoa Salad with Carrot Herb Vinaigrette Asparagus and Sweet Corn Soup with Parmesan Cheese 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Naples, FL 34109 (239)514-4663 The Good Life of Naples Cooking Class & Event Schedule April/May/June 2014    COOK’S CORNER GoodLifeNaples May 21st (Wednesday): Appetizers, Canapés & Small Plates w/Chef Kristina $60 6pm- 8pm When inviting guest over for a party or just to enjoy a glass of wine with a little snack, hand held tidbits are a fast and creativewaytopresentationdeliciousfood. Thisselectionofrecipescanbemadeaheadoftimeorassembledvery quickly at the last minute, a perfect menu plan for your next gathering. Appetizers: Tomato Gazpacho Shooter and a Squash Gratin Canapés: Fresh Mozzarella & Smoked Ham on Crisp Bread & Shrimp with Hummus & Green Apple Small Plates: Beef Sliders with Chipotle Cilantro Sauce & Creamy Chocolate Cakes May 30th (Friday):Kitchen Basics: SAUCES w/Chef Kristina $60 6pm- 8pm Saucesarethebuildingblocksofflavorinthekitchentomakeanydishspectacular. Thisclasswillpresentafewof the classic French sauces and some modern, creative recipes to enliven any meal. Salad Greens with White Balsamic Vinaigrette; Sautéed Chicken in Citrus Herb Beurre Blanc; Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce over Pasta; Honey Mustard Aioli over Fresh Vegetables; Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise with Fresh Fruit with Dark Chocolate June 5th (Thursday): Chinese Dim Sum w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm Popular at Chinese restaurants here in the USA is the cart service and endless variety of Dim Sum. Originally served as road side snacks enjoyed with afternoon tea in the Cantonese province of China, the comforting dumplings, springs rolls and custards of Dim Sum are enjoyed as a meal of its own served at a leisurely pace. Pork Bao (steamed buns with pork filling) with Ginger & Lime Bok Choy Shrimp Potstickers with Chile Dipping Sauce Mango Egg Custard June 7th (Saturday): Healthy and Fast Recipes for Summer $55 w/Chef Kristina 12 pm- 2 pm The hot humid temperatures of summer call for lighter recipes that keep the body cool and refreshed. This class will present dishes that are very quick to prepare, are gluten free and packed full of nutritiously delicious ingredients. Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup with Chile Cream and Roasted Pumpkins Seeds Watermelon & Spinach Salad with Feta Cheese and Aged Balsamic Vinegar Spiced Scottish Salmon and Roasted Hanna Yams with Garlic Chive Sour Cream Vanilla Bean Sweetened Goats Milk Yogurt with Dark Chocolate & Macadamia Nuts June 13th (Friday): Southern Cooking w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm Classic and comforting, these southern style recipes hail from Georgia and the Carolinas. A traditional Rhett Butler Cocktail will get the evening off to a very charming start! Bacon & Jalapeño Cornbread Carolina Style Pulled Pork with Coleslaw Peach Cobbler with Pecan Crust June 19th (Thursday): A Bounty of Seafood w/Chef Kristina $65 6pm- 8pm Join us for a class featuring seafood selections that have been responsibly harvested or sustainably farm raised. These tasty seafood choices are not just healthy for you to eat but also beneficial to the Earth and her oceans. During class Chef Kristina will explain the best ways to select quality seafood at your local markets and answer questions about responsible seafood choices. Smoked Trout Salad with Fresh Fruit, Hazelnuts and Gruyere Cheese Loch Duarte Scottish Salmon with Spicy Raspberry Sauce and Avocado Seasonal White Fish with Guava Glaze over Lundberg Rice Blend 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Naples, FL 34109 (239)514-4663  The Good Life of Naples Cooking Class & Event Schedule April/May/June 2014 COOK’S CORNER GoodLifeNaples June 25th (Wednesday): PASTA w/Chef Kristina San Filippo $60 6pm- 8pm Made from fresh dough, dried noodles or a gluten free product, a bowl of pasta is a blank canvas for making a fantastic comforting meal. This class will demonstrate the simple steps to make fresh pasta dough which is then transformed into two lovely rolled pasta dishes, along with a gluten free noodle dressed in luscious tomato sauce. Crab Filled Ravioli in Chile -Butter Sauce Fresh Fettuccine with Mushrooms, Artichokes & Pecorino Cheese Gluten Free Rotini in Chorizo & Roasted Tomato Sauce with Feta Cheese Private Parties Available: Cost: $600 minimum (10 seats, 2 hours), 15 person maximum). $300 deposit required to secure date. Final cost depends on menu selection. Complementary wine served at all paid classes. Cancellation Policy: (All Classes are prepaid.) In order to keep our classes reasonable in size and to preserve our chef to participant ratio we must impose a cancellation policy. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. All cancellations must be either in person or via telephone. Call 239-514-4663 if it becomes necessary to cancel. Cancellations must be made at least one week in advance in order to receive a FULL refund. Store Credit gladly issued on cancellations 5-6 days in advance. Store Credits may be applied to future classes or merchandise. No refund or store credit will be issued for cancellations of less than 5 days. Feel free to send a friend in your place. Rabbit Run Farm Market at The Good Life -Rabbit Run Farm Produce is grown in a hydroponic farm system using organic pest control methods. - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, January through April, starting at 12pm and closing at 2pm. -All produce purchases must be paid for with cash or check. -For weekly availability check the market listing on the Rabbit Run Farm Facebook page at: https://facebook/RabbitRunFarm - Email questions or orders to Denise at: rabbitrunfarm.denise@gmail 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd (239)514-4663 Naples, FL 34109 
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