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2011 Culinary Program April - September

Cook your way to a new Viking Kitchen! (See page 33 for VIKING REWARDS details.) Viking Univ ersity:

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Viking University: TEENS (VU: Teens) Hands-On• $375 If your teen is interested in becoming a chef – or just wants to cook cool – our exciting Viking University series will expand their culinary knowledge in just five 3-hour sessions. Working in our sleek, professional Viking kitchens, students discover tips, techniques and taste profiles relevant to the teen enthusiast. Throughout the series, students receive guidance from our skilled Viking chefs while developing a fulfilling and useful hobby, expanding their palate, and embarking on a lifetime of success in the kitchen. Our Viking University students learn everything they need to know to become a great cook including how recipes may be used as a guide to create uniquely delicious dishes. Watch your child’s self esteem soar as they wow family and friends with impressive, flavorful meals prepared right at home. Graduates of this intense, hands-on experience leave with increased culinary confidence, knowledge and creativity. Viking University:Teens – it’s the ultimate gourmet training for the teen cook.

GENERAL SKILLS LEARNED: Identifying culinary utensils and

equipment; learning about kitchen safety and sanitation; reading

and following a recipe; preparing mise en place; identifying and

measuring ingredients; seasoning like a pro; working as a team;

developing creativity through cooking; applying math and science

skills to cooking; improving nutrition awareness; grilling; searing;

roasting; sautéing; baking; boiling; broiling; working with yeast

dough; preparing soups and ; making custard.

Teen Classics I: Breakfast Cookery Teen Classics IV: Steakhouse MENU Blueberry Muffins; Two-Egg Omelets with Assorted MENU Broccoli Soup; Grilled Steaks with Fillings; Glazed Pork Tenderloin; Shirley’s Feather-Light Worcestershire Butter; Creamy Mashed Potatoes; Little Biscuits; Hash Brown Casserole. Bonus Recipes: Spicy Hot Chocolate Cakes. Sample Recipe: Chopped Brown Sugar Bacon; Sunshine Smoothies; Cinnamon with . Bonus Recipes: French Onion Soup; Apple Scones with Maple Glaze; Seasonal Kebabs Oven-Roasted Asparagus; Twice-Baked Potatoes. with -Lime Dipping . Teen Classics V: Party Food Teen Classics II: MENU Pizzette Margherita (Little with Tomatoes, MENU Oven-Fried Chicken; Homemade Macaroni Basil and Mozzarella); Tiny Shrimp Tacos; Super Sliders; and Cheese; Sautéed Green (with Variations); Vanilla Vanilla Cupcakes. Sample Recipes: Queso Dip Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Bonus Recipes: Mama’s and Chips; . Bonus Recipe: Hot Crab Pot Roast; Spaghetti and ; Skillet Cornbread; and Artichoke Dip with French Bread Croutons; Spicy Viking University: Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cobbler. Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp; .

Teen Classics III: Casual Dinner TEENS MENU Sizzling Sautéed Shrimp; Three Cheese Lasagna; Herbed Bread; The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Sample Recipe: Caesar Salad. Bonus Recipes: Fettuccine with Quick Alfredo Sauce; Classic Roasted Chicken; Dry-Rubbed Barbecue Beef Shish Kebabs; Pasta. 04 Cooking is cool! & family kids, teens

KIDS,TEENS & Family [Explore mood such as Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops in our Teens Camp:Hot Cooking Trends.] TEENS camp: exploring Hands-On • 2.5 hr/class $375 This culinary boot camp exploring exciting cuisines from around the globe will open up a whole new world for your budding chef.

DAY 1 – ITALIAN Classical Stock; Risotto Italiano; Polenta with Parmesan Cheese. Bonus Recipe: Chicken Stock. DAY 2 – Classic Roasted Chicken with Perfect Pan ; Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce; Classic Rice Pilaf; Chocolate Mousse. DAY 3 – Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut ; Lemongrass Fish en Papillote; Stir-Fry of Snap Peas, Mushrooms and Sweet Peppers; Apple-Ginger Galette. Sample Recipes: Cilantro-Lime Lemongrass Butter; Steamed Jasmine Rice. DAY 4 – AMERICAN-STYLE PARTY Whole-Wheat Pizza with Assorted Toppings; Easy Tomato Sauce; Green Salad with Balsamic ; American Apple Pie. DAY 5 – VEGETARIAN CUISINE Portobello Mushroom Burgers; Roasted Garlic Aïoli with Fresh Parsley; Homemade ; Potatoes with Herbs; Asparagus with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Tangerine Sorbet with Chocolate- Dipped Strawberries.

Kids Camp: American Summer tour Hands-On • 2 hr/class $350 Kids take their taste buds on an exciting culinary journey that spans the USA. Along the way, they’ll have a blast learning about the foods and cooking techniques that keep them strong and healthy.

DAY 1 – FLORIBBEAN VACATION Caribbean Chicken; Cuban Black Beans and Rice; Mixed Greens with Mandarin Oranges and Citrus Vinaigrette; Key Lime Pie. DAY 2 – KANSAS CITY STEAKHOUSE Ultimate Inside-Out Cheeseburger; Twice-Baked Potatoes; Salad with Rockin’ Ranch Dressing; Hot Chocolate Cake. DAY 3 – TEXAS ROUND-UP Queso Dip and Chips; Tex-Mex “Lasagna”; Mexicali Corn; Tres Leches Cake; Vanilla Butter Cake. Sample Recipe: Chunky . DAY 4 – CALIFORNIA DREAMING Individual Pizzas with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil; Fresh Fruit Salad; Chocolate Chip and Dried Cherry Oatmeal Cookies; Pomegranate Blueberry Spritzers. DAY 5 – SOUTHERN FAVORITES Oven-Fried Chicken; Cheesy Smashed Potatoes; Best- Ever Green Beans ; One - Bite Chocolate Strawberr y Pies. 06 & family kids, teens

KIDS,TEENS & Family [Watch your Chocolate Soufflés rise to the sky in our Teens One-Day Culinary Basics class.] TEENS DESIGNER COOKIE WORKSHOP: FU N W IT H F ON D ANT Hands-On • 3 hr $59 Let your imagination run wild as you use rolled fondant to turn ordinary sugar cookies into delightfully whimsical edible art. Decorate a pair of flip-flops, swimming trunks, surf boards – or a beach ball! We’ll have all sorts of summer-inspired shapes freshly baked and ready for decorating. You won’t believe how easy it is to learn the basics for rolled fondant and royal icing decorating. Watch as these cookies transform from the simple to the sublime – right before your eyes! These show-stopping cookies are perfect for gift giving or for eating yourself! .

New! party foo d for fa m ilies Hands-On • 3 hr $69 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 CAKE DECORATING Hands-On • 3 hr $89 We’ll stimulate your creativity as you develop basic cake-decorating skills for piping borders and rosettes, shells and scrolls, basket-weave patterns and more. Leave with your exquisite, expertly decorated cake ready for serving at home and recipes for making more. Price of class includes a cake decorating kit.

For a complete listing of our Kids, Teens and Family classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 08 dessert dough &

dough & dessert [Have fun with fondant in our Designer Cookie Workshop.] New! Brownie Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Wanna earn some “brownie” points with your family and friends? Well, then bye bye boxed mixes! Brownies are unquestionably one of America’s most beloved treats. From light and cakey, to chewy ooey gooey, America’s favorite treat comes in all tastes and textures. Whether you like them plain, iced, with nuts or chocolate chunks, we’ve assembled the best tips and techniques to make every batch a sensation.

MENU Fudgy Brownie Pops; Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies; Caramel Macchiato Brownie Bites; Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies. Bonus Recipe: Double Fudge Chocolate Chunk Caramel Brownies.

Pasta Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr $79 There’s nothing like the taste of fresh pasta. Learn to make homemade pasta from a few staple ingredients using a few simple techniques; then create pasta dishes celebrating the flavors of the season.

MENU Basic Pasta Dough; Linguine with Peas and ; Goat Cheese and Arugula Ravioli with Tomato- Pancetta Butter; Farfalle with Basil, Fresh Mozzarella and Vine-ripe Tomatoes.

cupcakes and cake balLs Hands-On • 5 hr $135 Two of the hottest trends in pastry today are cupcakes that taste as good as they look and itty bitty cake balls. If you’re unfamiliar with cake balls, just imagine your choice of cake rolled into a bite-size ball and then coated with chocolate – much like a truffle. One bite of pure heaven! In our fun-filled five-hour workshop, learn how to make, bake and decorate cupcakes with buttercream, icing, marzipan and rolled fondant. Then learn to make cake balls in all your favorite flavors. Perfect for gifting – or for serving at your next cocktail party! dough & MENU Carmel Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing; Caribbean Carrot Cake Cupcakes; Decadent dessert Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes; Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Balls; Red Velvet Cake Balls; Coconut Cake [Have fun with fondant in our Balls. Bonus Recipe: Ice Cream Cake Balls. Designer Cookie Workshop. ] For a complete listing of our Baking, Pastry, Pizza and Pasta classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 10 Cook smart and eat well. smart cooking

Smart cooking [ Prepare a Farm-Fresh rustic Vegetable Tart in our From Farm to Table class. ]

For a complete listing of our our Smart Cooking classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. FISH COOKERY 1 Hands-On • 3 hr $99 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 understand 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 Mayo and Crunchy Slaw; Pan-Seared Fish with Assorted Toppings: Shallot Chardonnay Butter, Black , and Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette; Crispy Sautéed Fish with Jumbo Lump Crab Rémoulade; Fish Cooked in Parchment Paper (Poisson en Papillote).

New! Pickling, Canning and Preserving Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Pop open a jar of fresh strawberry preserves in the dead of winter, and you’ll be transported to a balmy summer day. Home-canned foods are economical, eco-friendly, preservative-free and garden-fresh fabulous. Learn how to celebrate the bounty of local, seasonal produce all year long in our informative new class for passionate preservers.

MENU Fresh Strawberry Preserves (with variations); ; Quick Pickles (with variations); Homemade . Sample Recipe: Garden- Fresh Salsa.

GLUTEN–F REE Go urmet Hands-On • 3 hr $89 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. Thanks to some talented chefs and creative thinking, gluten-free cooking and baking are better than ever. 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 exciting 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 Zucchini and Parmesan; Crusty Gluten-Free Bread [ Prepare a Farm-Fresh with Kalamata Olive Chile Butter; Ganache-Filled Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean rustic Vegetable Tart in Buttercream. Sample Recipes: Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans, Goat Cheese and Caramelized our From Farm to Table class. ] Shallot Vinaigrette; Toasted Quinoa Salad. Teaching kitchens not 100% gluten-free. Contact your local store for details.

12 Become master of the grill! grilling

Grilling [ Grill a juicy, Tuscan-Style Porterhouse for Two in our Italian Grill Workshop.]

For a complete listing of our Grilling classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Grilling Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Become master of the grill as you learn proper techniques for both smoking and grilling. Discover how to create juicy, tender, flavorful cuts of and perfectly grilled and using both direct and indirect heat. Sign up today and take your grilling to a whole new level.

MENU Wasabi Plum-Glazed Shrimp with Bacon; Smoke-Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken; Tuscan Grilled Vegetable Platter; Grill-Roasted Corn and Sweet Potato Salad; Piña Colada- Grilled Pineapple. Sample Recipe: Homemade Macadamia Nut Ice Cream.

Grilling FISH Hands-On • 3 hr $89 In this fish-focused grilling workshop, you’ll learn just how easy it is to produce moist, flavorful fish in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect choice for any week-night dinner - or for serving at a casual dinner party. After mastering the basic techniques, we will sit down to enjoy your grilled fish dishes served with a variety of light, refreshing sauces. (Note: Fish for this class will be selected based upon freshness and seasonality.)

MENU Grilled Fish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Grilled Salmon with Green Peppercorns and Lime Butter; Grilled Fish with Lemon Sauce; Grilled Fish with Orange-Avocado Salsa. Sample Recipe: Rice and Black Beans.

Mediterranean Grill Hands-On • 3 hr $99 The people of the Mediterranean are known for their effusive hospitality, joy for life and passion for food. The simple, robust cuisine of the 15 sun-splashed countries that border the Mediterranean Sea weaves a common thread throughout the region. Fresh, seasonal seafood, vegetables, grains and legumes are prepared with healthful , garlic, herbs and citrus. Grilling is the cooking method of choice. And, the happy side effect of following a delicious Mediterranean-style diet is a strong heart, fit body Grilling and long life. MENU Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp with White Bean Hummus; Turkish Chicken Kebabs over Tabouli Salad with Grilled Sweet Peppers; Greek Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Mint and Garlic. Sample Recipes: Baba Ghanouj with Grilled Bread; Zabaglione Gelato. Bonus Recipe: Quick White Beans.

Grilling classes conducted indoors or outdoors depending upon weather and teaching facility. Everything 14 you need to entertain - except the guest list! entertaining

Entertaining [ Sip on Spicy Smoked Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups in our Summer Cocktail Party class.]

For a complete listing of our Entertaining classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. SPRING FLING COCKTAIL PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Welcome spring by serving your guests a symphony for the senses. Vibrant colors, exotic flavors and varied textures make these fabulous finger foods refreshingly unique. Easy to make, even easier to eat!

MENU Shrimp Ceviche with , Tequila and Lime; Prosciutto and Melon Canapés with Fresh Mint; Lemongrass-Crusted Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers; Chocolate-Covered Strawberries stuffed with Amaretto Cream Cheese. Sample Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Ginger Sesame Dipping Sauce. Bonus Recipe: Lemon-Drop Martinis.

FRENCH OUTDOOR Café PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr $99 Mention a French outdoor café, and images of diners seated at quaint, umbrella-covered tables spring to mind. You may even envision Hemingway or Fitzgerald sipping on a café crème while composing their next great novel. Despite common misconceptions, French food is often light, simple fare that relies on fresh, seasonal ingredients and classical cooking techniques. In our outdoor café party, we’ll prepare ideal dishes for warm-weather entertaining that you can serve as a special occasion luncheon or a light, summer dinner. Bon appétit!

MENU with Smoked Salmon and Dill Crème Fraiche; Cream of Asparagus Soup; Salade Nicoise with Seared Ahi Tuna; Fresh Strawberry Tarts. Sample Recipe: Artisanal Cheese Plate. Bonus Recipe: Kir Cocktails.

tailgating PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr $89 .Let’s take the party outside! Even if you’re not a sports fan, our casual gourmet finger foods will have everyone cheering. Whether you’re packing a picnic for a college football game or setting an elegant for steeplechase races, we’ll share our secrets for doing reconnaissance on the venue and creating the perfect menu. Students leave with a tailgating checklist complete with how to get your act together before you go and what to do once Entertaining you get there. It’s the ultimate packable party. MENU Tuscan Antipasto Stuffed Bread; Dry-Rub Sip on Spicy Smoked Gazpacho Barbecued Shrimp Skewers with Dipping [ Sauce; Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños; Game Day Deviled Eggs (with multiple variations); Chocolate in Cucumber Cups in our Pecan Pie Bars (Kentucky Derby Bars). Sample Recipe: Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Pita Chips and Celery. Summer Cocktail Party class.] Bonus Recipes: BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) Kebabs with Assorted Marinades and Sauces; Parking Lot Party Punch; Spiked Ginger Lemonade. A percentage of 16 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

[ Girls go wild for our White Chocolate Banana Tart in our

Girls’ Night Out: The Islands class. ] GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: IN ROME Hands-On • 3 hr $89 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 $99 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: Berry Champagne Cocktails; Matchstick Potatoes (Pommes Allumettes).

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: IN LITTLE HAVANA Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Little Havana, a muy caliente neighborhood in Miami, is the hotbed of Cuban culture in America. Cutting edge art galleries and unique storefronts happily reside side-by-side with hand-rolled cigar shops and quaint Cuban restaurants. A rich and varied cuisine, Cuban food is a delightful mixture of Caribbean, Spanish and African influences. So mambo on over with “the girls” for ice-cold minty mojitos - and the hottest cooking class in town!

MENU Cuban Salad with Crunchy Croutons and Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette; Arroz con Pollo (Chicken Girls go wild for our with Yellow Rice); Cuban Black Beans; Tres Leches [ Cake (amazingly moist and decadent cake). Bonus White Chocolate Banana Tart in our Recipe: Mojitos.

For a complete listing of our Girls’ Night Out: The Islands class. ] Girls’ Night Out classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 18 date night

Date night

[ Indulge in Jumbo Lump Crabcakes with in our Date Night: In the City class.] DATE NIGHT: Special Occasion Hands-On • 3 hr $109 Special occasions call for a special menu. Enjoy lobster, filet mignon, Champagne and cheesecake – the ultimate culinary date night!

MENU Lobster Bisque with Brandy Cream; Baby Greens with Candied Pine Nuts and Champagne Vinaigrette; Pancetta-Wrapped Filet Mignon Stuffed with Spinach and Boursin Cheese; Merlot Demi- Glace; Oven-Roasted Truffled Frites. Sample Recipe: White Chocolate Cherry Cheesecakes for Two.

DATE NIGHT: romantic dinner Hands-On • 3 hr $109 If the way to someone’s heart is through the stomach, then this class will have your loved one right where you want them – in the kitchen! Enjoy an entertaining, enlightening evening preparing the perfect romantic meal with your special someone. Our recipes all look impressive and taste divine, so you are bound to make them over and over again as a couple. After enjoying our fabulous gourmet feast, we’ll end the night with fresh strawberries and cream crêpes drizzled generously with warm dark chocolate sauce. Ooh la la!

MENU Wild Mushroom and Brie Beggar’s Purses; Mixed Greens with Bacon, Apples and Red Wine Vinaigrette; Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato-Crusted Scallops and Lemon-Pepper Beurre Blanc; Strawberries and Cream-Filled Crêpes with Warm Chocolate Sauce. Bonus Recipe: Grilled Fresh Asparagus.

DATE NIGHT: IN SICILY Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Looking for something different to do on your next big night out? Escape to Sicily, a multicultural island rich with art, history and a passion for great food. Known as “the place where the mountains meet the sea,” Sicily draws you in with the warmth and openness of its people. Without ever leaving the cooking class, spend an evening cooking, eating, night laughing and learning – Italian-style. Date MENU Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta with Homemade Fresh Mozzarella; Spaghetti alla Norma; Grilled Radicchio and Endive Salad with Balsamico and Shaved Pecorino; Mocha Semifreddo for Two with Coffee Crème Anglaise. Sample Recipe: Chocolate Gelato.

For a complete listing of our Date Night classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 20 steakhouse

steakhouse [ Savor perfectly steamed Live Maine Lobster with a Petite Filet Mignon

in our Surf and Turf Workshop. ]

For a complete listing of our Steakhouse classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Ch icago STEAKH OUSE Hands-On • 3 hr $109 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: Cream Sauce; Windy City’s Banana Cream Tarts.

French STEAKHOUSE Hands-On • 3 hr $99 Many countries enjoy a thriving steakhouse tradition. In France, homey bistro-style dishes are paired with lovely French wines in a warm, cozy atmosphere. In this workshop, hanger steak, a very beefy, very juicy, tender cut of meat is served with crispy fries for the ultimate European-style steakhouse experience. And the pièce de résistance – a gorgeous chocolate soufflé served hot out of the oven with creamy custard sauce.

MENU Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Demi- Glace; Matchstick Potatoes (Pommes Allumettes); Frisée Salad with Crispy Bacon and Poached Eggs; Chocolate Soufflé with Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise.

classic STEAKHOUSE Hands-On • 3 hr $99 With this elegant, Sinatra-esque steakhouse menu, familiar dishes are redefined to include deliciously unexpected presentations. Enjoy the pleasures of good food, good wine and good company while creating classic steakhouse recipes with a contemporary twist.

MENU Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Crab Imperial; Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon with Béarnaise; Oven- Roasted Asparagus; Twice-Baked Tall Potatoes; Iceberg Wedge with Homemade ; Bananas Foster. 22 around the world

Around the World [ Master maki and more including the ever-popular California Roll in

our Workshop. ]

For a complete listing of our Around the World classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. mexican Fiesta Hands-On • 3 hr $89 has been called the most varied and unique in the world. It is also arguably the most misunderstood cuisine in America. With culinary influences from the indigenous Mayans and Aztecs as well as the conquering Spanish and French, it is a cuisine rich with thousands of years of culture. Exciting herbs and spices and bold, pure flavors highlight this naturally healthful fare featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood and chicken. Never again will you mistake heaping portions of ground beef and shredded cheese for an authentic Mexican meal. Sign up today for a sizzling Latin experience.

MENU Mexican Shrimp Cocktail; Toasted Tortilla Soup with Fresh Cheese; Jicama Salad with Tangerines and Candied Peanuts; Chicken with Mole. Sample Recipe: Mango Sorbet. Bonus Recipe: Sangria.

SOUTHERN ITALIAN DINNER PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr $89 The cuisine of Southern Italy is bolder and more down-to-earth in flavor than its more refined northern counterpart. Foods are lovingly prepared, and great pride is taken in serving people with warm, generous hospitality. Learn to prepare some of the classic dishes from this charming region of Italy in this deliciously inviting workshop.

MENU Italian Wedding Soup (wildly popular soup with baby meatballs and orzo); Grandma Rosabella’s Chicken Parmesan; Pasta Aglio e Olio (with garlic and olive oil); Crispy ; Limoncello Almond Baci (Kiss) Cake. Sample Recipes: Olives

Soffritte with Pecorino; Insalata Verde.

Thai taste Explosions Hands-On • 3 hr $89 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 the World a highly distinctive Thai menu that boldly explodes Around 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 ; Banana Leaf-Wrapped Snapper with Thai Red Curry Sauce. Sample Recipes: Thai Cucumber Salad; Steamed Jasmine Rice; Thai Iced Tea; Lemon Ginger Sorbet. 24

Get back to basics! basics culinary

CULINARY BASICS

[ Bake Fresh Fruit Shortcake in our signature Three-Day Culinary Basics class.]

For a complete listing of our Culinary Basics classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Barbecue Basics Hands-On • 5 hr $135 In our smokin’ hot barbecue boot camp, discover tried-and-true tips and techniques for preparing the grill, regulating the heat, smoking, grilling – and the dying art of low-and-slow, fork-tender barbecue. Cook like a pit master as you learn the basic principles for both indoor and outdoor barbecue; then, learn to prepare uniquely delicious, people-pleasing side dishes. Whether you’re a tailgate warrior, a backyard grillmeister – or just enjoy the “Q” – this class is for you.

MENU Fall-Off-The-Bone Baby-Back Ribs with Tangy Mop Sauce; Low-and-Slow Pulled Pork with Traditional Sauce; Real Deal Barbecued Chicken; Carolina Coleslaw; Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Salad; Cast Iron Skillet Bacon Cheese Grits; Pit Master’s Fire & Spice Dry Rub; Kentucky Bourbon Barbecue Glaze; Apple Brown Betty. Sample Recipes: Luau Grill Beans; Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream. (Class may be conducted either indoors or outdoors depending on the weather and the individual teaching kitchen facility. Contact your local Viking Cooking School for details.)

homemade sauces workshop Hands-On • 3 hr $89 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 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. RECIPE Asparagus Soup 1. Remove and discard tough ends of asparagus; Serves 6 to 8 cut spears into 1-inch pieces. 2½ pounds fresh asparagus 2. Sauté onions in oil over medium heat until just beginning to [ Bake Fresh Fruit Shortcake in our ½ medium onion, diced soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and asparagus, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil cook 3 minutes more. signature Three-Day Culinary Basics class.] 1 clove garlic, minced 3. Add broth, and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 4 cups vegetable broth 10 to 15 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in a 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice blender until completely smooth. Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste 4. Stir in lemon juice, and season with . Serve ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste garnished with a sprinkling of Parmesan. 26 Viking University hands-on • $599

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 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. 28 Viking University 2 (VU:2) hands-on • $599

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 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 ; 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; with Crêpes. Bonus Recipes: Fantail Shrimp; Lobster Bisque Crystallized ; 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 ; 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. 30 Viking University: Baking Classics hands-on • $499

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 [ L earn 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.

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