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New! Viking University: TEENS (VU: Teens) Hands-On• $375 If your teen is interested in becoming a chef – or just wants to cook cool food – our exciting new 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 cooking 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 sauces; making custard.

Teen Classics I: Breakfast Cookery Teen Classics IV: Steakhouse MENU Blueberry Muffins; Two-Egg Omelets with Assorted MENU Broccoli Cheese 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 Salad Brown Sugar Bacon; Sunshine Smoothies; Cinnamon with Ranch Dressing. Bonus Recipes: French Onion Soup; Apple Scones with Maple Glaze; Seasonal Fruit Kebabs Oven-Roasted Asparagus; Twice-Baked Potatoes. with Honey-Lime Yogurt Dipping Sauce. Teen Classics V: Party Food Teen Classics II: Comfort Food MENU Pizzette Margherita (Little with Tomatoes, MENU Oven-; Homemade Macaroni Basil and Mozzarella); Tiny Shrimp Tacos; Super Sliders; and Cheese; Sautéed Green Beans (with Variations); Vanilla Vanilla Cupcakes. Sample Recipes: Queso Dip Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Bonus Recipes: Mama’s and Chips; Pico de Gallo. Bonus Recipe: Hot Crab Pot Roast; and Meatballs; Skillet Cornbread; and Artichoke Dip with French Bread Croutons; Spicy Viking University: Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cobbler. Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp; Hummus.

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

KIDS,TEENS & Family [ Learn what’s hot and what’s not in our Teens Camp: Hot Cooking Trends.] TEENS camp: exploring cuisines Hands- O n $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 – Classical Vegetable Stock; Risotto Italiano; Polenta with Parmesan Cheese. Bonus Recipe: Chicken Stock. DAY 2 – FRENCH CUISINE Classic Roasted Chicken with Perfect Pan Gravy; Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce; Classic Rice Pilaf; Chocolate Mousse. DAY 3 – ASIAN CUISINE Thai Chicken with Peanut Dipping Sauce; 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 Vinaigrette; American Apple Pie. DAY 5 – VEGETARIAN CUISINE Portobello Mushroom Burgers; Roasted Garlic Aïoli with Fresh Parsley; Homemade Mayonnaise; Potatoes with Herbs; Asparagus with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Tangerine Sorbet with Chocolate- Dipped Strawberries.

Kids Camp: American Summer tour Hands-On $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 Guacamole. 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 [ Make homemade pasta dough from scratch in our Pasta Parties for Families.] TEENS DESIGNER COOKIE WORKSHOP: FUN WIT H F O ND A N T 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!

TEENS ON E-DAY CU LINARY BASICS Hands-On • 4 hr $99 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.

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 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; ; Sautéed Fish; Classic Beurre MENU Mashed Potatoes; Steamed Broccoli (or Blanc. Sample Recipe: Boiled Jasmine Rice. Asparagus) with Hollandaise Sauce; Pasta with and Shaved Pecorino Romano; Poached Pears; Crème Anglaise. Sample Recipe: Old Fashioned Pot Roast. Viking Classics V: 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 • $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 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 First VU Recipes: Apple Turkey Sausage; Mushroom and Asparagus Strata; Poached Eggs; Balsamic Bloody Marys.

then Advanced Viking Classics iI: Vegetable Cookery VU:2! MENU Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Terrine; Individual 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 Shoyo 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 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.

For more information about Viking University: Baking Classics, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 14 Pizza and pasta and pastries – oh my! dough & dessert

dough & dessert [Create pasta dishes celebrating the flavors of the season in our Pasta Workshop.] 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, cream cheese 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!

MENU Carmel Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing; Caribbean Carrot Cake Cupcakes; Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes; Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Balls; Red Velvet Cake Balls; Coconut Cake Balls. Bonus Recipe: Ice Cream Cake Balls.

DESIGNER COOKIE WORKSHOP: FUN WITH FONDANT Hands-On • 3 hr $79 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!

ADVANCE D CAKE DECORATING: FONDANT AND GUM PASTE Hands-On • 5 hr $135 Take your cake decorating skills to the next level in our highly requested Advanced Cake Decorating workshop. Discover the secrets professional pastry chefs use for covering cakes with rolled fondant including how to prevent cracks, lumps and wrinkles for a beautifully smooth, porcelain-like finish. Then, dough & learn advanced techniques for making a beautiful bouquet of gum paste flowers in a rainbow of colors. dessert Leave with your gorgeous, expertly decorated cake ready for serving family and friends and all the recipes and techniques you need for making more at home. [Create pasta dishes celebrating the flavors of the season in For a complete listing of our Baking, Pastry, Pizza and Pasta our Pasta Workshop.] classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 16 Cook smart and eat well. smart cooking

Smart cooking [ Become confident and comfortable with all things fish-related in our Fish Cookery 3 class.]

For a complete listing of our our Smart Cooking classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Superfoods Workshop Hands-On • 3 hr $89 “Superfoods” are fresh, whole foods that are high in nutrients and rich in antioxidants. These powerful foods provide you with more energy and protection against disease than all other foods. Some examples include: blueberries, greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and fish – all easy-to-find, delicious foods available at your local grocery store. Explore healthful cuisines from around the world, and learn how to incorporate more of these superfoods into your regular diet.

MENU Avocado Temaki Rolls with Wasabi Miso Dipping Sauce; Maple Sweet Potato Fries; Seared Black Cod with Kaffir Lime Coconut Broth; Asian Greens with Shiitakes; Blueberry Lemon Crisp. Sample Recipes: White Bean Caramelized Onion Dip with Vegetable Chips; Brown Sushi Rice; Pomegranate Refreshers.

FISH COOKERY 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 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 c u isi n e Hands-On • 3 hr $99 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. [ Become confident and comfortable MENU Walnut-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Red Peppers, Sweet Onions and Tomatoes; Spinach, Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Pomegranate with all things fish-related in our Vinaigrette; Cherry-Oat Country Bread with Honey Cashew Butter; Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte Fish Cookery 3 class.] with Strawberry Sauce. Sample Recipes: Olive and Roasted Tomato Tapenade; Goji Berry Ginger Juice; Iced Mint Green Tea; Hot Red Cinnamon Tea. 18 Become master of the grill! grilling

Grilling [ Take your grilling to a whole new level in our Grilling Workshop. ]

For a complete listing of our Grilling classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. The Italian grill Hands-On • 3 hr $99 Grilling and Italian food – the two hottest trends in cooking today. People can’t get enough of these rustic, simple foods prepared easily on your indoor or outdoor grill. By popular demand, we offer this exciting workshop teaching all the tips and techniques you will ever need for successful grilling – Italian-style.

MENU Grilled Pizza with Tomatoes and Arugula; Tuscan-Style Porterhouse for Two (Bistecca alla Fiorentina); Grilled Radicchio and Endive Salad with Spicy Pine Nuts and Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette; Grilled Seasonal Fruit with Amaretto Sauce. Sample Recipe: Grilled Antipasto with Caper Sauce.

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 olive oil, 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 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 Pita Bread; Zabaglione Gelato. Bonus Recipe: Quick Grilling classes conducted indoors or outdoors White Beans. depending upon weather and teaching facility. RULES OF THE GRILL Grilling 1. Preheat the grill, and keep it hot. 2. Clean the grill grates thoroughly before putting food on them. [ Take your grilling to a whole 3. After cleaning the grates, oil them well. new level in our Grilling Workshop. ] 4. If your grill is equipped with a drip tray, clean it after each time you grill. 5. To combat flare-ups, keep a small spray bottle or water pistol filled with water near the grill.

6. When cooking over high heat, use long-handled barbecue utensils.

7. For accuracy, use a meat thermometer to test doneness. 20 entertaining

Entertaining

[ Prepare ideal dishes for warm weather entertaining in our French Outdoor Café Party.]

For a complete listing of our Entertaining classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. Summer Cocktail Party Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Welcome summer by serving your guests a symphony for the senses. Our festive menu boasts an abundance of fresh seasonal ingredients, from corn and tomatoes to watermelon and plums. Vibrant colors, bright cheerful flavors and varied textures make these fabulous finger foods refreshingly unique.

MENU Mini Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Corn Avocado Salsa; Spicy Smoked Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups; Lemonade-Glazed Fish Kebabs; Pork Tenderloin with Plums on Tiny Herb Biscuits. Sample Recipe: Bite-Size Peach Pies. Bonus Recipe: Watermelon Margaritas.

New! Cookies for canines Hands-On • 2.5 hr $59 Many experts believe that a lot of the ailments that plague our pets today may be the result of poor nutrition. Chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavorings are are just a few of the mystery ingredients used in most commercially sold products. In our first- ever canine cuisine class, students learn how to use fresh, human-grade ingredients to prepare nutritious and delicious biscuits, brownies and muffins. Leave with four types of freshly baked goodies to share with your favorite four-legged friends. Your pooches will love the pampering. Bone Appétit!

MENU Peanut Butter Cookies; Breath-Busting Biscuits; Pupcakes; Doggie Donuts; Hand-Decorated Gourmet Dog Bones.

New! tailgati ng 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 spread 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 you get there. It’s the ultimate packable party.

MENU Tuscan Antipasto Stuffed Bread; Dry-Rub Barbecued Shrimp Skewers with Remoulade Dipping Sauce; Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños; Game Day Deviled Eggs (with multiple variations); Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (Kentucky Derby Bars). Sample Recipe: Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Pita Chips and Celery. Bonus Recipes: BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) Kebabs with Assorted Marinades and Sauces; Parking Lot Party Punch; Spiked Ginger Lemonade (with virgin variation). 22 around the world

Around the World [ Learn just how fun, fast and easy rolling sushi can be in our Sushi Workshop.]

For a complete listing of our Around the World classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. mexican Fiesta Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Mexican cuisine 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.

taMale aNd saNgria party Hands-On • 3 hr $89 The one food that is served at virtually every Mexican 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.

thai diNner party Hands-On • 3 hr $99 Thai cuisine is unquestionably among the world’s finest with its surprising blend of hot, salty, flavors - all in perfect balance. Rice, fresh vegetables and small portions of meat, poultry or seafood are served with virtually every meal. Add fresh aromatic herbs, creamy coconut milk, tangy lime juice and simple Thai sauces, and you have an exotically the World delicious, exquisite cuisine. And don’t be scared off Around by the belief that all Thai food is super spicy – it can easily be adjusted to suit personal tastes. [ Learn just how fun, fast and MENU Thai Beef Salad with Lettuce Cups and Sticky easy rolling sushi can be Rice; Coconut and Lemongrass Soup with Chicken (Tom Kha Gai); Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts (Pad Thai with Shrimp). Sample Recipes: Mango Sorbet in our Sushi Workshop.] “Martini” with Basil Sugar Rim; Thai Iced Tea; Steamed Jasmine Rice. Bonus Recipe: Ginger Cosmopolitans. 24 Now that’s amore! date night

Date night [ Stir up some romance in our Date Night: Italian Dinner class.]

For a complete listing of our Date Night classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 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: A DInner to Remember Hands-On • 3 hr $99 This gorgeous menu promises to thrill you with deliciously decadent dishes such as crabcakes, shrimp, beef tenderloin and crème brûlée. Now that’s a dinner to remember!

MENU Baby Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Sour Cherry Vinaigrette; Triple Thrill: Jumbo Lump “Breadless” Crabcake with Avocado Salsa, Fantail Shrimp, and Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Champagne Aïoli; Classic Crème Brûlée. Sample Recipe: Smoked Salmon Canapés.

DATE NIGHT: IN paris Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Paris is the ultimate city of love – the love of romance, the love of art, the love of culture and above all – the love of fine food. For many years, the French have set the standard for transforming food into an art form, combining romance with food to feed every passion. Learn classical techniques for reproducing your favorite dishes from the twinkling city of Paris in this Date night special class for couples.

MENU Savory Tomato Tart (Tarte Tomate); Chicken Braised in Wine (); Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette and Warm Chèvre; Flambéed Orange Crêpes (Crêpes Suzette). Sample Recipe: Potatoes Parisian. Bonus Recipe: Black and Green Olive Tapenade. 26 steakhouse

steakhouse [ Enjoy succulent steaks and mouthwatering side dishes in our New York Steakhouse workshop.]

For a complete listing of our Steakhouse classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. arge ntine STEAKHOUSE Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Argentina is home of the fabled Gauchos – those rough and tough cowboys who tend to their cattle on the wide rolling plains of the Pampas. There they barbecue huge amounts of meat over live fire with traditional accompaniments including the not-to-be- missed national condiment – Chimichurri Sauce. In an Argentine Steakhouse, this rustic, outdoor barbecue or asado (literally translated “roast”) has been brought indoors for all to enjoy. Join us as we recreate the magic of an Argentine Steakhouse with all the passion and intensity of the tango.

MENU Argentine Empanadas; Roasted Marinated Sweet Peppers; Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce; Oven-Roasted Potatoes; Flan. Sample Recipes: Grilled Chorizo on Crusty Bread with Chimichurri Sauce (Choripán); Creole Salad.

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 Blue Cheese Dressing; Bananas Foster.

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. 28 A percentage of the tuition for all Girls’ Night Out classes will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In Participating Stores girls’ night out

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[ Laugh and learn with your girlfriends in our Girls’ Night Out: in Paris class.] 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; (Chicken with Yellow Rice); Cuban Black Beans; Tres Leches Cake (amazingly moist and decadent cake). Bonus Recipe: Mojitos.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: The Islands Hands-On • 3 hr $89 Escape to “the islands” with your girlfriends to learn hot new cooking tips and techniques for preparing an irresistible Caribbean feast. Relax, unwind and indulge your passions for great food and fun – island style.

MENU Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers; Tamarind- Glazed Grilled Shrimp; Crisp Salad Greens with Macadamia Nuts and Mango-Mint Vinaigrette; White Chocolate Banana Tart with Caramel Sauce. Sample Recipe: Plantain Chips with Black Bean “Hummus.” Bonus Recipe: Mango Margaritas.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: The original Hands-On • 3 hr $99 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.

For a complete listing of our Girls’ Night Out classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. 30

Get back to basics! culinary basics

CULINARY BASICS [ Learn the dying art of low-and- slow, fork-tender barbecue in our Barbecue Basics class.]

For a complete listing of our Culinary Basics classes, please visit vikingcookingschool.com. ONE-Day Culinary Basics Hands-On • 5 hr $135 Short on time? Then our One-Day Cullinary Basics crash course may be for you. 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 while discussing the featured skills, techniques and recipes.

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 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 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. RECIPE Toasted Coriander Guacamole Serves 8 1½ teaspoons coriander seeds 1. Toast coriander seeds in dry pan over medium heat for 30 seconds. [ Learn the dying art of low-and- 3 ripe Hass avocados, chopped Cool, then grind. 1 small fresh jalapeño, finely diced slow, fork-tender barbecue 1 clove garlic, minced 2. Mash half of avocados with a fork. Add remaining avocados, 1 small tomato, seeded and finely diced jalapeños, garlic, tomatoes, onions, lime juice, cilantro and coriander; mix to combine. Taste, and season with salt as desired. in our Barbecue Basics class.] ¼ cup finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3. Cover tightly with plastic wrap touching surface of dip; refrigerate 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro until ready to serve. Salt, to taste 32 Class [ different typesoflearning.

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