Winter Into Spring 2012

New! Valentine’s Date Night Vegas Steakhouse

Family Night: Cook your way to a Steak & Bake new Viking Kitchen! (See page 33 for VIKING REWARDS details.) 02 Cook smart and eat well. smart cooking

Smart cooking [ Feast on Baja Fish Tacos with Lime Crema in our Fish Cookery 3 class. ]

For a complete listing of our our Smart Cooking classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. FISH COOKERY Hands-On • 3 hr Are you intimidated at the thought of cooking fish at home? Well, don’t let your fears get the better of you. After taking our fish cookery class, you’ll under- stand all the tools, tips and techniques needed to conquer your fear of fish forever. From grilling and searing to steaming and sautéing, you’ll be cooking fish like a pro in no time!

MENU Asian Grilled Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayo and Crunchy Slaw; Pan-Seared Fish with Assorted Toppings: Shallot Chardonnay Butter, Black Bean Avocado Salsa, and Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette; Crispy Sautéed Fish with Jumbo Lump Crab Rémoulade; Fish Cooked in Parchment Paper (Poisson en Papillote). Bonus Recipe: Lemon-Basil Sorbet.

STOP THE CLOCK CUISINE Hands-On • 3 hr Discover nature’s real fountain of youth in this super special cooking class that focuses on anti-aging foods for longer, better living. Our menu is bursting with superfoods that naturally increase energy, improve skin tone, promote healthy, shiny hair, fight against age-related eye disease, and keep your heart, bones and joints in tip-top shape.

MENU Walnut-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Red Peppers, Sweet Onions and Tomatoes; Spinach, Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette; Cherry-Oat Country Bread with Honey Cashew Butter; Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte with Strawberry Sauce. Sample Recipes: Olive and Roasted Tomato Tapenade; Goji Berry Ginger Juice.

GLUTEN–FREE Gourmet Hands-On • 3 hr More and more people are discovering that they are either sensitive to gluten or have full-blown celiac disease where they must avoid all wheat, rye and barley products. Although ready-made gluten-free products abound, nothing can replace fresh pasta, breads and baked goods prepared at home in your own kitchen. In this class, learn about what gluten is, how to avoid it, and some fabulous gluten-free recipes that’ll help you love living the gluten-free lifestyle.

MENU Homemade Gluten-Free Fettuccine with [ Feast on Baja Fish Tacos Zucchini and Parmesan; Crusty Gluten-Free Bread with Kalamata Olive Chile Butter; Ganache-Filled with Lime Crema Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream. Sample Recipes: Spinach Salad with in our Fish Cookery 3 class. ] Toasted Pecans, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette; Toasted Quinoa Salad.

Teaching kitchens not 100% gluten-free. Contact your local store for details. 04 dessert dough &

dough & dessert

[ Make, bake and decorate decadent cupcakes in our Cupcakes and Cake Balls class.] Cake decorating Hands-On • 5 hr We’ll stimulate your creativity as you develop basic cake-decorating skills for piping borders, mounds, rosettes, leaves, shells and scrolls. Leave with your expertly decorated basket-weave cake ready for serving at home and recipes for making more. (Price of class includes a cake-decorating kit.)

PIZZA WORKSHOP Hands-On • 3 hr Starting out as poor man’s flat bread in 18th-century Naples, pizza has since been elevated to ethereal heights. Considered one of Italy’s greatest gifts to America, as a nation we happily consume over three billion pizzas per year. With the right ingredients, tools and techniques, you can make fresh homemade pizzas right in your own home that rival the best pizzerias in Naples. Learn how a cool rise followed by intense heat produces the perfect pie. At the end of class, we’ll play some Pavarotti and have our own pizza party. Ciao!

MENU Basic Pizza Dough; Whole Wheat Pizza Dough; White Pizza with Chicken and Broccoli; Four Cheese Pizza with Assorted Gourmet Toppings; Dessert Pizza with Almond Cream, White Chocolate and Fresh Berries. Sample Recipe: Oven-Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce.

Pies and Tarts Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr Store-bought pies and tarts will never possess the freshness, flavor or natural beauty of those baked at home. In addition to mastering the dying art of preparing perfect pie pastry, you will learn to roll and cut pie dough, repair cracks and tears, prevent burnt edges and create elegant decorations such as fluted crusts and lattice tops. You’ll never fear making homemade pies again after proudly producing your own 9-inch apple pie and an individual fresh fruit tart in this exclusive workshop.

MENU Lattice-Top Fresh Apple Pie; Seasonal Fruit dough & Tart with Lemon Curd; Sweet Short Pastry (Pâte Sucrée). Bonus Recipes: Caramel Walnut Ice dessert Cream; Crunchy Caramel-Coated Walnuts; Cream Short Pastry.

[ Make, bake and decorate decadent cupcakes For a complete listing of our Baking, Pastry, Pizza and Pasta in our Cupcakes and Cake Balls class.] classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 06 Viking University: Baking Classics hands-on

Baking is a science and an art form. If you love to bake or have always wanted to learn, we have some sweet inspiration. Viking University: Baking Classics is our comprehensive four-part series focused on basic baking techniques for the home cook. Discover the secrets to making tender, flaky pie crusts, yeasty loaves of bread, moist, melt-in-your mouth cakes, and chewy, gooey cookies. In each 5-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the skills needed to master freshly baked goods and the science that underlies the craft of baking. It’s everything you need to embark on a lifetime of baking with confidence, passion, and success. Create a little lovin’ from the oven – then pass your knowledge down to future generations so that they too can experience the joy of baking. viking university

Top Ten Reasons for Learning to Bake:

1. Fun and fulfilling hobby 2. Excellent creative outlet 3. Relaxing/therapeutic 4. Economical; less expensive than purchasing baked goods 5. Healthful; use of fresh, high quality ingredients 6. Fun and educational family activity 7. Evokes happy childhood memories 8. Create homemade gifts from the kitchen 9. Celebrate holidays and other special occasions 10. Nurture family and friends Viking University: baking Classics [ Learn the art and science of baking at home.]

BAKING Classics I: BAKING Classics III: pies and tarts cookies and custard MENU Classic Quiche; Coconut Buttermilk Pie with MENU Viennese Almond Crescent Cookies; Melt-In- Macadamia Nut Crust; The Season’s Best Fruit Pie; Your-Mouth Glazed Sugar Cookies; Cranberry Bliss Lemon Tarts with Shortbread Crust. Bonus Recipe: Bars; Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies; Crème Brûlée. Your Favorite Fresh Fruit Cobbler. Bonus Recipe: Fudgey Brownies.

BAKING Classics iV: BAKING Classics II: breads cakes and Soufflés MENU Dinner Rolls; Basic White Bread; Cinnamon Rolls; MENU Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake with Vanilla Classic French Bread; Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins; Southern Buttercream and Raspberries; New York-Style Cheesecake Biscuits. Bonus Recipes: 100% Whole-Wheat Loaf Bread; with Assorted Toppings; Angel Food Cake; Chocolate Rosemary Focaccia; Blueberry Scones. Soufflés with Crème Anglaise. Bonus Recipes: Individual Almond Pound Cakes; Italian Vanilla Buttercream.

For more information about Viking University: Baking Classics, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 08 Viking University hands-on

Cooking is an art form – not a chore. At Viking University, we’ll empower you to cook with confidence and creativity in just six short weeks. Meet once a week for 3 hours of hands-on instruction focused on classical culinary techniques that are relevant to the home cook today. Learn fish, meat and poultry cookery, knife skills, and all essential cooking techniques from braising and boiling to searing and steaming. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a great cook including how recipes may be used as a guide to create your own unique dishes. While learning the fundamentals of culinary arts, you’ll also be learning to prepare delicious dishes your family and friends will love any night of the week. Sign up today for Viking University – truly Viking Cooking School’s most comprehensive skill-based series to date. viking university

Viking Classics I: Knife Skills and Kitchen Orientation MENU Salsa Fresca; Chicken and Vegetable Fajitas; Simple Green Salad. Sample Recipe: Basic Vinaigrette.

Viking Classics II: Stocks, Soups and Sauces MENU Chicken Noodle Soup; Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Pancetta and Fried Sage; Italian Macaroni and Cheese; Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Shallot Mushroom Pan Sauce. Sample Recipe: Basic Chicken Stock. You won’t earn college credit. Viking Classics III: Roasting and Baking Just credit for your MENU Baked Fish with Parmesan Crust; Oven-Roasted cooking!] Vegetables; Classic Roasted Chicken With Herbed Pan Gravy; Potato Gratin; Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Horseradish Cream Sauce. Viking University [ Gourmet training for the home cook.]

Viking Classics IV: Viking Classics VI: Sautéing, Frying and Stir-frying Braising, Boiling, Poaching MENU Chicken Parmesan; Stir-Fried Shrimp and and Steaming Vegetables; Veal Piccata; Sautéed Fish; Classic Beurre MENU Perfect Mashed Potatoes; Steamed Broccoli Blanc. Sample Recipe: Boiled Jasmine Rice. (or Asparagus) with Hollandaise Sauce; Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Shaved Pecorino Romano; Poached Pears; Crème Anglaise. Sample Recipe: Old Viking Classics V: Fashioned Pot Roast. Grilling and Broiling MENU Grilled New York Strips; Cabernet Butter (with variations); Broiled Rosemary Chicken; Grilled Vegetables with Basil and Asiago Cheese; Miso-Glazed Salmon; Grilled Garlic Bread; Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese, Candied Pine Nuts and Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette.

For more information about Viking University, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 10 Viking University 2 (VU:2) hands-on

If you have a passion for cooking and wish to expand your culinary skills, then VU:2 is for you. The second installment of our wildly popular Viking University series, VU:2 is highly educational, personally rewarding and fabulously fun. In this exciting series, we’ll hone in on specific types of cookery while preparing gourmet dishes with an undeniable “wow” factor. Never again will you suffer with fallen soufflés or dull, lifeless vegetables. Tender, flaky fish, succulent meats and poultry and loads of other delicious dishes are featured in this impressive repertoire. At the end of the series, you will have a strong and well-rounded background in all aspects of gourmet cooking. Join us once a week for 3 hours of hands-on instruction in this unique 6-week series. VU:2 – it’s the next step in your culinary education. viking university

Advanced Viking Classics i: Breakfast Cookery MENU The Perfect Omelet; Almond-Crusted French Toast with Blueberry Maple Syrup; Brown Sugar Bacon; Hash Brown Potatoes; Cinnamon Apple Scones with Maple Glaze. Bonus Recipes: Apple Turkey Sausage; Mushroom and Asparagus First VU Strata; Poached Eggs; Balsamic Bloody Marys.

then Advanced Viking Classics iI: Vegetable Cookery MENU Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Terrine; Individual VU:2! Spinach Soufflés; Sautéed Green Beans (with variations); Glazed Carrots (with variations); Braised Greens. Bonus Recipes: Broccoli Amandine; Cauliflower Mash; Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Prosciutto; Asparagus with Manchego Cheese and Serrano Ham.

For more information about VU:2, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. VU:2 [ The next step in your culinary education.]

Although not required, we recommend students begin with Viking University to achieve a solid culinary foundation. Continue with VU:2 for more advanced techniques.

Advanced Viking Classics iiI: Advanced Viking Classics v: Grain, Potato, Pasta and Fish and Shellfish Cookery Rice Cookery MENU Grilled Fish with Orange-Avocado Salsa; MENU Risotto Milanese; Creamy Polenta with Mushroom Crabcakes with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise (with variations); Ragu; Couscous Salad; Roasted Maple Sweet Potato Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter; Fish Fries; Basmati Rice Pilaf; Rosemary Shrimp Pasta. Bonus Cooked in Parchment Paper; Shrimp and Asparagus Recipes: Lasagna; Wild Rice Salad; Rice Pudding with Crêpes. Bonus Recipes: Fantail Shrimp; Lobster Bisque Crystallized Almonds; Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Salad. with Brandy Cream; Salt-Baked Whole Snapper with Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil; Hot-Smoked Salmon with Advanced Viking Classics iv: Cucumber Crème Fraîche. Poultry Cookery MENU Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic; Stuffed Quail; Advanced Viking Classics vI: Turkey Scaloppine; Pan-Seared Duck Breasts; Chicken Meat Cookery Under a Brick. Bonus Recipes: Best-Ever Crispy Fried MENU Individual Beef Wellingtons; Roasted Rack of Chicken; Oven-Roasted Breast of Turkey with Maple Lamb with Rosemary Merlot Demi-Glace; Mediterranean Peppercorn Glaze; Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Duck Bites; Kebabs with Warm Pitas; Braised Short Ribs; Brined, Grilled Five-Spice Quail on Mixed Greens with Shoyu Stuffed and Seared Pork Chops. Bonus Recipes: Cowboy Ginger Vinaigrette. Steak au Poivre; Tuscan Grilled Veal Chops; Pan-Seared Medallions of Venison with Red Wine Sauce; Tuscan Roast Pork Loin. 12

Get back to basics! basics culinary

CULINARY BASICS [ Bake feather-light fresh fruit shortcake in our signature Three-Day Culinary Basics class.]

For a complete listing of our Culinary Basics classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. homemade sauces workshop Hands-On • 3 hr A well-made sauce should enhance – never mask – the flavors of a dish. In our exciting sauce-centric workshop, you’ll prepare five sauces, both classical and contemporary – and learn how to vary these to suit your own tastes. Once you have mastered the basic techniques for these sauces, you’ll be able to prepare any number of variations to complement meat, fish and poultry dishes. Learn how Hollandaise quickly and easily becomes Sauce Béarnaise. Or, transform Alfredo into the perfect cream sauce. You can even make ice cream from Crème Anglaise – the possibilities are endless!

MENU Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Two Sauces: Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce and Chive Beurre Blanc; Seared Breast of Chicken with Shallot-Mushroom Pan Sauce; Fettuccine with Quick Alfredo Sauce; Broccoli Crowns with Hollandaise Sauce; The Season’s Best Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise. Sample Recipe: Crudités with Basil Aïoli.

ONE-Day Culinary Basics Hands-On • 5 hr In just one day, develop the expertise that experienced cooks use to create your favorite dishes. After a full day of slicing, dicing, cooking and baking, students sit down to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

MENU Chicken Stock; Homemade Vegetable Soup; Sautéed Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Fresh Herbs and Mozzarella (and other variations); Asian-Marinated Grilled Fish; Basmati Rice Pilaf; Green Beans with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette; Chocolate Soufflés.

Homemade soups workshop Hands-On • 3 hr Perfectly prepared soups start with some basic classical French techniques – and a little bit of love. Learn chefs’ secrets for taking shortcuts without [ Bake feather-light fresh fruit sacrificing quality. Then learn to garnish soups like a pro, elevating your soups to a whole new level. shortcake in our signature MENU Homemade Vegetable Soup; Roasted Three-Day Culinary Basics class.] Butternut Squash Soup with Pancetta and Fried Sage; Shrimp Bisque with Crunchy Leek Garnish. Sample Recipes: Cream of Broccoli Soup with Lemon-Pepper Croutons; Chicken Stock. 14 steakhouse

steakhouse [ Flambé Bananas Foster with flair in our

Classic Steakhouse class. ]

For a complete listing of our Steakhouse classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. New! Vegas Steakhouse Hands-On • 3 hr Las Vegas just may be the greatest restaurant city on the planet. With the greatest concentration of master chefs and master sommeliers in the world, it has been called “The New Mecca for Fine Dining.” How many other cities can boast award-winning steakhouses from both iconic superstar chefs Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali? Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse in The Venetian was one of the first great meat emporiums in Sin City. This James Beard Award-winning restaurant has been hailed “Best Steakhouse on The Strip.” Batali’s Carnevino at The Palazzo has also been dubbed “#1 Steakhouse in Vegas” and received the AAA 4 Diamond Award. Enjoy actual recipes from both bastions of beef in this delectably carnivorous class.

MENU Filet Mignon with Three Sauces: Black Pepper Horseradish Zabaglione, Porcini Béarnaise, and Gorgonzola Mascarpone; Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms; Creamed Corn Gratinée. Sample Recipes: Caesar Salad; Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Sauce.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE Hands-On • 3 hr As you enter one of Chicago’s historical, world renowned steakhouses, you’ll half expect to see Ol’ Blue Eyes tipping his fedora – or a mob boss asking for his usual table in the corner. Well, you won’t see Frank Sinatra or Al Capone, but you will experience prime aged steaks like you’ve never had before. Prepare popular dishes featured in the Windy City’s most beloved steakhouses. Then, sit down to enjoy a fabulous Chicago-style steakhouse feast.

MENU Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops with Apricot Sauce; Chopped Salad with Avocados, Bacon, Blue Cheese and Dijon Vinaigrette; Chicago-Style Bone-In Rib-Eyes; Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms; Hash Brown Potatoes. Sample Recipes: Horseradish Cream Sauce; Windy City’s Banana Cream Tarts.

Surf and Turf Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr When done right, nothing conveys sheer indulgence more than a perfectly steamed Live Maine Lobster. Served piping hot with a tender filet and silky sauce, there is no better steakhouse experience. Learn techniques as varied as baking cakes to grilling steaks from our expert chef instructors. Then sit back and relax while you enjoy your skillfully prepared Surf and Turf dinner that ends on a very sweet note.

MENU Twice Baked Potato Soup; Petite Filet Mignon and Live Maine Lobster with Lobster Brandy Cream Sauce; Lemon Garlic Broccoli; Apple Butter Crunch Cake with Applejack Caramel Sauce. Sample Recipe: Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. 16 Lovin’ from the Oven. date night

Date night

[ Enjoy rich, creamy Lobster and Wild Mushroom Risotto in our Date Night: Candlelight Dinner class.] New! Valentine’s date Night Hands-On • 3 hr Every February, loved ones exchange flowers, candy and other tokens of affection, all in the name of Saint Valentine. This year, instead of fighting for reservations at overbooked restaurants, stir up some romance in the kitchen preparing a delightful dinner with your special someone. Now that’s amore!

MENU Grilled Petite Filet Mignons with Caramelized Shallot Bacon Butter; Seared Salmon Medallions with Spring Pea Pesto; Individual Sweet Potato Soufflés; Rustic Raspberry Frangipane Tart. Sample Recipe: Baby Greens with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette.

DATE NIGHT: Playing With Fire Hands-On • 3 hr You can play with fire without getting burned at this show-stopping date night dinner. Along with luscious lobster and smoky grilled asparagus, you’ll learn to create flambés with flair and biscuits that practically float in the air. Without a doubt, our romantic menu will ignite the flames of passion for food and fun with your special someone.

MENU Steak Diane Flambé; Lobster Mac n’ Brie Gratins; Grilled Asparagus; Rosemary Parmesan Petite Biscuits. Sample Recipes: Crostini with Fresh Figs, Ricotta, Prosciutto and Arugula; Double Chocolate Kahlua Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce.

DATE NIGHT: Love at first Bite Hands-On • 3 hr Does the thought of preparing a romantic meal for your special someone make your heart skip a beat? Well, no need for fear. Get ready to heat up the kitchen and warm your soul preparing heart-melting dishes that are made with love in mind. Cook with culinary aphrodisiacs such as lobster, asparagus, mushrooms and Champagne. We’ll round out the meal with fantastically fun Red Velvet Whoopie Pies – the perfect ending to a memorable night.

MENU Wild Mushroom Truffle Flatbread with night Arugula and Artisan Cheese; Surf and Turf: Roasted Date Strip Loin Persillade with Butter Poached Lobster Tail; Asparagus with Champagne Sabayon; Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Mascarpone Vanilla Bean Cream. Sample Recipe: Stuffed Peppadews.

For a complete listing of our Date Night classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Everything 18 you need to entertain - except the guest list! entertaining

Entertaining [ Wow your guests with this show-stopping savory cheesecake in our Champagne Brunch class.] Mardi Gras Hands-On • 3 hr The extravagant Mardi Gras holiday is celebrated on a grand scale around the world with masked balls, spirited parades, decadent foods, and free-flowing libations. Indulge yourself this Mardi Gras season by learning to prepare bayou country favorites. Let the good times roll!

Menu Seafood Gumbo; Crawfish Pies; Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage; Mini Muffulettas with Homemade Olive Salad. Sample Recipe: Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. Bonus Recipe: Hurricanes.

Celebration Dinner Party Hands-On • 3 hr Lobster tails, filet mignon and the ultimate chocolate dessert – all special-occasion foods that everyone loves to eat. Make your next celebration truly unforgettable with this artfully designed, deliciously decadent menu.

MENU Mixed Greens with Pears, Cranberries and Walnuts with Warm Blue Cheese Croutons; Lightly Smoked Lobster Tail with Lemon-Chive Beurre Blanc and Petit Filet Mignon stuffed with Wild Mushrooms; Lobster Mashed Potatoes; Celebration Chocolate Mousse Cakes.

Southern’ cookin’ Hands-On • 3 hr You don’t have to live in the South to appreciate soulful Southern cookin’. In this highly requested workshop, we’ll teach you how to create traditional Southern food from the heart. Skillet cornbread, fried chicken, homemade banana pudding … if you haven’t tasted the real thing, don’t miss out on one of life’s simplest pleasures. If you know what we’re talkin’ about … we’ll see you in class.

Entertaining MENU Best-Ever Crispy Fried Chicken and Gravy; Perfect Mashed Potatoes; Slow-Cooked Southern Greens; Skillet Cornbread; Homemade Banana [ Wow your guests with this Puddin’. Sample Recipes: Cheese Straws; Sweet Tea. show-stopping savory cheesecake For a complete listing of in our Champagne Brunch class.] our Entertaining classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 20 Travel the world through food! around the world

Around the World [ The French Onion Soup in our French Dinner Party will have

you cheering Viva la France! ]

For a complete listing of our Around the World classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Italian Pasta Party Hands-On • 3 hr Americans overwhelmingly favor Italian cuisine over all other foreign fare according to numerous national polls. When asked their favorite Italian food, folks gush about their passion for pasta. So gather your family and friends for an Italian pasta party featuring fresh pasta made from scratch, an assortment of homemade sauces, and moist, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs. Enjoy the ultimate cozy comfort food with recipes that celebrate the Italian way of life and satisfy your soul. Ciao!

MENU Basic Pasta Dough; Hand-rolled Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli; Mama’s Spaghetti and Meatballs; Sauce Pomodoro; Alfredo Souce. Sample Recipes: Italian Salad; Pistachio Gelato. Bonus Recipe: Perfect Pesto.

Thai taste Explosions Hands-On • 3 hr Thailand is known as “The Land of Smiles,” where people happily exist in a culture where elephants share the road with high-speed cars and temples reside side-by-side with high-rise hotels. And after tasting Thai food, you’ll know what everyone is smiling about! In this stimulating workshop, prepare a highly distinctive Thai menu that boldly explodes on the palate. Master tricky Thai techniques for rolling light and crisp spring rolls, cooking in banana leaves, and a Thai chef’s secret to making perfect curry every time!

MENU Thai Spring Rolls with Sweet-and-Sour Dipping Sauce; Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce; Banana Leaf-Wrapped Snapper with Thai Red Curry Sauce. Sample Recipes: Thai Cucumber Salad; Steamed Jasmine Rice; Thai Iced Tea; Lemon Ginger Sorbet.

taMale aNd saNgria party Hands-On • 3 hr the World The one food that is served at virtually every Mexican Around fiesta is the tamale. Our expert instructors will teach you how to handle masa, make an amazing beef filling, prepare corn husks, and roll and steam tamales. At the end of class, we’ll toast with a glass of the best sangria this side of Guadalajara. Salud!

MENU Hot or Mild Beef Tamales; Cilantro-Lime Crema; Spicy Lime Pepitas; Black Bean, Tomato and Avocado Salad; Mexican Rice. Sample Recipe: Sangria. 22 around the world

Around the World [ Prepare an elaborate Italian banquet including Linguine with Clam Sauce in our Italian Seafood Dinner class.] French Bistro Hands-On • 3 hr With their casual atmospheres, neighborhood bistros make you feel at home with simple and honest cooking. You can re-create that atmosphere at home with this beautiful bistro menu.

MENU Salad of Greens, Walnuts, Roasted Beets and Chèvre; Roasted Chicken with Herb Butter, Onions and Garlic; Potato Galette; Green Beans with Butter (Haricots Verts au Beurre); Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Cognac.

Indian Feast Hands-On • 3 hr The pervasive aroma of Indian spices wafts through the air as you sip on a glass of masala chai. This gastronomically adventuresome workshop promises to transport you to realms of epicurean delight. And the cooking is almost as entertaining as the eating!

MENU Curried Vegetable Pastries (Samosas); Cucumber Yogurt Dip (Raita); Basmati Rice; Split Pea Curry (Dhal); Chicken with Roasted Coriander in a Coconut Curry Sauce (Dakshini Murgh); Sample Recipes: Fresh Flat Bread (Chapati); Spiced Tea (Masala Chai).

Thai DINNER PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr Thai cuisine is unquestionably among the world’s finest with its surprising blend of hot, sweet and sour flavors, all in perfect balance. In this stimulating hands-on workshop, prepare a highly distinctive Thai menu that boldly explodes on the palate. Along with your meal, enjoy a glass of wine or Thai iced tea while discussing the creative cooking techniques and exotic ingredients of this magical country.

MENU Thai Beef Salad with Lettuce Cups and Sticky Rice; Coconut and Lemongrass Soup with Chicken (Tom Khai Gai); Rice Noodles with Around Shrimp and Peanuts (Shrimp Pad Thai). Sample Recipes: Mango Sorbet “Martini” with Basil the World Sugar Rim; Thai Iced Tea. Bonus Recipe: Ginger Cosmopolitans.

For a complete listing of our Around the Word classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. A percentage of 24 the tuition for all Girls’ Night Out classes will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In Participating Stores girls’ night out

girls’ night out

[ Cook succulent Cuban cuisine such as Chicken with Yellow Rice in our

Girls Night Out: In Little Havana class. ] GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: The original Hands-On • 3 hr Sip on premium tea blends or a glass of wine while chatting with your girlfriends and learning new and exciting cooking techniques. We do all the shopping and clean up the mess, because we know girls just wanna have fun.

MENU Fresh Crab and Brie Bisque with Roasted Garlic Crostini; Shrimp and Scallops en Papillote with Fresh Oranges; Baby Spinach with Spicy Pine Nuts and Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette; Decadent Chocolate Cherry Fondue with Cream Cheese Pound Cake and Fresh Fruit Dippers.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: IN ROME Hands-On • 3 hr There is nothing like the energy of Rome at night – people strolling through the floodlit piazzas, or dining at quaint, family-owned outdoor cafes. Experience this ancient capital city and the Italian joy of life by exploring its foods – steeped in tradition yet modern in its purity of flavors. We’ll end the evening with oh-so- decadent Tartufo – the Eternal City’s answer to death-by-chocolate.

MENU Marinated Roasted Red Peppers and Olives; Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato- Pancetta Butter; Veal Scaloppini with Prosciutto and Sage (Saltimbocca alla Romana). Sample Recipes: Chocolate Gelato with Cherries Rolled in Chocolate (Tartufo); Sparkling Wine with Fresh Strawberry Purée (Rossini Cocktails).

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: In Paris Hands-On • 3 hr Everyone loves Paris – the “City of Light.” Travel to the ultimate European food city to discover new twists on French classics. Laugh and learn with your girlfriends in this lively, fun-filled workshop. We’ll keep the Champagne on ice!

MENU Caramelized Sweet Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Fresh Herb Salad; Pan-Roasted Baby Lamb Chops with Apricot Jus; Individual Chocolate Soufflés with Strawberry Sauce. Sample Recipes: Cook succulent Cuban cuisine Berry Champagne Cocktails; Matchstick Potatoes [ (Pommes Allumettes). such as Chicken with Yellow Rice in our

For a complete listing of our Girls Night Out: In Little Havana class. ] Girls’ Night Out classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 26 & family kids, teens

KIDS,TEENS & Family [Discover how fun, fast and easy making sushi can be in our Teens Sushi Workshop.] Party Food for Families Hands-On • 3 hr Tell your kids to take a break from surfing the Web, texting friends, or listening to their iPod. Create fun family memories learning to prepare and chowing down on these super-cool internationally-inspired finger foods. It’s a great way for kids to bond with the folks while learning valuable cooking skills that will last a lifetime.

MENU Pizzette Margherita (Little Pizzas with Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella); Tiny Shrimp Tacos; Super Sliders; Vanilla Vanilla Cupcakes. Sample Recipes. Queso Dip and Chips; Pico de Gallo. Bonus Recipe: Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip with French Bread Croutons; Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp; Hummus.

Teens one day Culinary Basics Hands-On • 4 hr Teens begin a lifetime of culinary adventures with just four hours of fundamentals. Students start the day with kitchen safety, sanitation and knife skills. Then they get hands-on experience grilling, sautéing, and making soups, stocks and soufflés. Wow!

MENU Homemade Vegetable Soup; Sautéed Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Fresh Herbs and Mozzarella (and other variations); Asian Marinated Grilled Fish; Basmati Rice Pilaf; Green Beans with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette; Individual Chocolate Soufflés. Sample Recipe: Chicken Stock.

New! Family Night: Steak & bake Hands-On • 3 hr Last year our President and all 50 governors proclaimed their support of a National Family Dinner Night. Finding time to cook a meal and eat as a family can be challenging, but it helps families to reconnect and ultimately leads to a healthier lifestyle. In our new Family Night workshop, families unleash their creativity to prepare an incredible steak dinner suitable for even the finickiest eater. It just may start a fun, new family tradition in your home.

MENU Grilled Steaks with Barbecue Bacon Butter; Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes; Home- made Cheese Biscuits; Chocolate Cobbler. Sample Recipe: Simple Salad. Bonus Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

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Wine & Cheese [ Discover how cheese and wine can be a match made in heaven in our Cheese and Wine Tasting class.]

For a complete listing of our Wine & Cheese classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Superfoods Wine Dinner Hands-On • 3 hr For many people, drinking wine in moderation can lead to better health and a longer life. It may seem too good to be true, but it’s been proven over and over again in countless tests around the world. Drinking wine along with superfoods such as salmon, beans, nuts and greens gives you a heaping helping of essential nutrients and power-packed antioxidants. In this groundbreaking workshop, we’ll teach you how to cook, eat and drink your way to a healthier you.

MENU Salad: Black Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Frittata Served with Avocado, Marinated Red Onion and Spinach Salad with Dry Rosé. Entrée: Pecan-Crusted Wild Salmon; Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Streusel Topping; Citrusy Green Beans; and Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic Paired with Dry Rosé and Pinot Noir. Dessert: Honey-Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce and Lemon-Almond Cookies Paired with Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine and Framboise.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING: NAPA VALLEY STYLE Demonstration • 2.5 hr Swirl, sniff, sip and savor the world’s most intriguing beverage. Learn innovative tasting and evaluation techniques for pairing the bounty of California with your favorite Napa wines. In just a couple of hours, you’ll develop a better understanding of how to select the perfect wine for any dish and the dynamics behind matching the flavors.

MENU Artisanal California Chèvre with Fresh Herbs on Olive Oil Crostini – Sauvignon Blanc; Pan- Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter – Chardonnay; Wild Mushrooms a la Bourguignon – Pinot Noir; Roasted Rack of Lamb – Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon; Mini Phyllo Chess Tartlets – Napa Valley Sparkling Wine.

CHEESE 101 Hands-On • 3 hr In our Cheese 101 class, you’ll learn all about the various types of cheese categorized by texture, milk type and flavor. Then, through tasting and discussion, we’ll teach you all the basic principles for evaluating various premium cheeses and the accompaniments that pair best with them. We’ll also make fresh mozzarella and ricotta during class – and, if you haven’t tried fresh mozzarella while it’s still slightly warm in the center – you are in for a treat!

MENU Premium Cheese Tasting; Homemade Fresh Mozzarella; Homemade Fresh Ricotta. Sample Recipes: Marinated Bocconcini; Cheesecake “Truffles.” 30

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6 Benefits The Essential Wine Series (EwS) of Drinking Wine: Demonstration • 2.5 hr 1. Heightens flavor of food 2. Engages 4 of the 5 senses Price of Series includes a copy of The Wine Bible 3. Powerful antioxidant and the Wine Aroma Wheel (in participationg 4. Promotes longevity stores). And don’t worry if you miss a class – you 5. Intellectual stimulation can make it up the next time it is offered! 6. Relaxation

Are you tired of feeling intimidated by wine? Just want to enjoy the stuff? Well, tell that snooty sommelier to put a cork in it. After completing our six-week series, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to order fabulous wines at your favorite restaurants, select reasonably priced quality wines from retail stores, and appreciate the subtle nuances that make great wines great. The Essential Wine Series was developed exclusively for Viking Cooking Schools by Karen MacNeil, chairperson of the Wine Department at The Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and author of the best- selling, award winning classic The Wine Bible. During each session, you will taste eight carefully chosen wines, all designed to advance your knowledge of wine as well as your passion for it. This series is designed for wine lovers of all skill levels – from novice to connoisseur – so sign up today.

EWS 1: HOW TO TASTE LIKE A PRO EWS 4: ELEGANT AND EARTHY REDS: Learn to describe both the flavor profile and personality PINOT NOIR AND SYRAH of a wine using everyday terms. Is it sweet or dry? Of all the red wines in the world, pinot noir and syrah Light, medium or full-bodied? Fruity like strawberry jam, are those most often described as sensual. Discover earthy like sautéed mushrooms or spicy like cinnamon the amazing range of flavors as well as textures that and cloves? Learn all this and more! are unforgettable.

EWS 2: THE IMPORTANT WHITES: EWS 5: THE BIG REDS: CHARDONNAY AND SAUVIGNON BLANC MERLOT AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON Chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are the leading When wine professionals describe majestic, powerful whites in the United States and the ones most often reds, you can bet they are talking about merlot or cabernet drunk with dinner. Learn what makes these varietals so sauvignon (or a blend of the two). In this session, we’ll “important” – and so desirable! explore the two “kings” of red wine.

EWS 3: CRISP AND AROMATIC WHITES: EWS 6: GREAT BEGINNINGS AND RIESLING, PINOT GRIGIO, ALBARIÑO SWEET ENDINGS: SPARKLING WINES AND MORE AND DESSERT WINES Some of the most fascinating (and fashionable) white Explore top sparkling wines and Champagnes as well wines today are crisp and aromatic, and as such, pair as some of the world’s most decadent dessert wines. exceptionally well with the spicy and aromatic cuisines Find out why most wine experts are sparkling and dessert [ Swirl, sniff, sip and savor we love to eat. Experience it for yourself! wine fanatics. wines from around the world.] 32 Class [ different typesoflearning.

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