Manager’s Message

Welcome to the holiday edition of the Cooking School newsletter. I like to think of this newsletter as the “family newsletter”, as this is the months when families get together; young and old, near and far, to celebrate the holidays. And how do we celebrate? With food as the focal point, of course! Let the Cooking School classes help you with party planning,

message frommessage the manager gather new menus and recipes to share with family and friends! We offer wine and beer pairings, and hands on classes for adults. We have all new “Health classes” to get you through these times of parties and family gatherings, so you can forgo that dreaded “diet” come January.

Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned pro, the Cooking School can offer you new ideas for great taste creations, so come on in, bring a friend, join in the party, and have some fun, where at The Cooking School, “A Good Cook is Born each Day!”

Grace Hanusin Regional Cooking School Manager

Kids’ Classes PAGE 2-6 This time of year is a magical time, especially for kids. They dream of ghosts & goblins, turkeys and pumpkin pie, outdoor fun in the snow, then coming in for hot chocolate & cookies. While they see the hustle & bustle the holiday season brings, they want to play a part in it all. The Cooking School has some great holiday classes planned for them, including making their own holiday delights and gingerbread houses! This year why not let the visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads come true, by coming to the Cooking School, where we will help them learn skills to last a lifetime of holidays!

Healthy Lifestyle PAGE 7-8 Eat well and stay fit this holiday season. We offer an array of health- related classes for both adults and children. These classes are taught by Registered Dieticians; they have a wealth of information to give you, and the classes are covered in part by most local

eneca 716-517-3006 health insurances. We begin by continuing our Family Cooks Together series, Healthy

est S Heart, as well as risk factors for Diabetes, and our Eat Well, Stay Fit Program. Whether your concern is cholesterol, weight loss, heart health, diabetes or just general health, we have the class for you! Join us and get answers from our Dieticians to your most important health- related questions.

Adult Classes PAGE 9-12 Celebrate family, friends and food this magical holiday season. Choose from many holiday-themed classes, and get into the spirit. From Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Years, we have a celebration for every occasion. Whether you want to bake and decorate cookies, prepare perfect pies, pair foods, or throw a holly, jolly dinner party, we have a class to suit your holiday needs. TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 1 kids night out night kids

WANT MORE Kids Night Out! COOKING SCHOOL FUN FOR KIDS? Ages 7 - 14 / Amherst & West Seneca Cooking Schools check out our kids camps and monthly classes! Come join us for a special dinner & games/movie night right here in the cooking schools! Each month we will have a special dinner theme that you will help prepare. After eating and helping clean up, we will play/watch selected games/movies. Bring a friend and add to the fun!!

$20 for one child $35 for two children $50 for three children (Please register all children in your group at the same time to get the discount.)

HOWLING HALLOWEEN DINNER AND GAMES Saturday, October 10, 6-9pm Don’t let the decayed underworld scare you this Halloween. We can mix recipes in our own cauldrons to keep all the zombies away and play some tombstone games. Bug and Worm Infested Tacos (Spaghetti and Meatballs), Crunchy Mummies (Celery and Veggie Cream Cheese), Decayed Corpse Chips, with Dracula’s Salsa, Chocolate Cauldron Cups, Popcorn with Crawling Bugs

NOVEMBER DINNER AND GAMES Saturday, November 7, 6-9pm This is the time of the year to get ready for the Holiday season. Is there any better way than to make interesting food and play some fun and different games. Chicken Pot Pie Cupcakes, Celery and Carrot Tic Tac Toe, A Turkey Made Out of a Muffin and Fruit, Crunchy Snack Mix eneca 716-517-3006 est S

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Trying to plan your child’s birthday party? TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W Let fun!us do the work for you! Call today to book your party. 2 Kids Kitchen These classes will be held in both schools on the dates listed. kids’ kitchen Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate food allergies with substitutions. Children with long hair, please tie it back before class. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons; please bring if wearing boots. *Please tell us if you have any coupons or gift certificates at time of registration, as coupons are not taken with some classes, including all camps and selected Holiday classes.

THE LITTLEST ELF/ BOOK Little Chefs READING CAMP Ages 3-6 with Parent Saturday, December 19, For children this young, one parent or guardian per 11am-12:30pm child is required to remain in the Cooking School $15 per Little Chef at no additional charge. For additional adults, a This curious little elf wanders all over $5 charge will be implemented, as seating is Santa’s workshop looking for a job limited. Pricing may be different for adults as stated, he can do. The littlest reindeer helps as in our teas and brunches. him out. Reindeer Roll Sandwiches, Culinary Instructors: Judy Handzlik, Amherst / Fruit Elves on a Stick, Reindeer Linda Duncan, West Seneca Food Snack Bar, Food for Santa’s Reindeer HALLOWEEN IS FUN, NOT SO SCARY Saturday, October 24, 11am-12pm $13 per Little Chef Let’s make Halloween fun, and not so scary. This is where the monsters aren’t real and Mr. Jack O’ Lantern stirs up a fizz.Monster Toes, Cheesy Mummy, Fruited Candy Corn, Fizzy Jack O’ Lantern Shakes

THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING BOOK READING Saturday, November 14, 11am-12pm $13 per Little Chef Where did all the turkeys go? Will they be at

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est S out of town? Come to this class to find out! Turkey Nuggets, Turkey Feather Veggie Fries, Chocolate Covered Banana Turkey

GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN Saturday, December 5, 11am-12:30pm Amherst Saturday, December 12, 11am-12:30pm West Seneca $15 per Little Chef “You made this gift for me?” This will be the reply when your child makes these gifts from the kitchen Can you image the happy faces when they are handed to teachers, family and friends? Holiday

TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W Snaps, Snowman Cookie Pops, Hot Cocoa Mix 3 kids’ kitchen kids’ Future Chefs ages 7 & Up Children of this age attend the cooking classes without a parent or adult guardian, as we teach them independence in the kitchen skills. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate all food allergies. Instructors: Amherst, Karen Gold and Judy Handzlik, / West Seneca, Linda Duncan

HALLOWEEN IS BREWING TONIGHT! Wednesday, October 28, 6-8pm $15 per Future Chef Jack O’ Lantern and Wicked Wanda Witch have mixed up a bubbling green brew that will put a cooking spell on you! Come join us to make our own special brew. Hallow Weenies Stuffed with Cheese, Yummy Mummy Potato Heads, Chillin’ Jack O’ Lantern Salad, Bloody Popcorn Balls, Witches Ha! Ha! Brew

I SAW 3 SHIPS A SAILIN’ ON COLUMBUS DAY CAMP Monday, October 12, 10am-1pm $25 per Future Chef Did I just see 3 ships a sailin’ on Columbus Day in the morning? These ships are now Taking reservations! the edible ones from savory to sweet. Take a food boat ride into the year 1492. pace is don’t miss out! S Taco Dinner Boats, Apple Sausage Boats, Mini Pepper Boats, Banana Boats limited, so reserve your child’s spot today! KIDS TWIST ON THANKSGIVING Tuesday, November 17, 6-8pm Future Chefs Winter Camps $15 per Future Chef Amherst and West Seneca Cooking Thanksgiving is for giving thanks to family and friends, but also a time to enjoy Schools Ages 7 and up your favorite foods. We are going to take a twist and turn on some favorite holiday recipes. Flavorful Turkey Meatloaf, Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Chips, $25 Per Future Chef Fruited Turkey Centerpiece, Sweet Potato Crunch Muffins Winter CAMP 1: COMFORTING BLACK FRIDAY BINGO AND LUNCH WARM FUN FOOD Friday, November 27, 10am-1pm Tues., December 29, 10am-1pm $25 per Future Chef Mom can go shopping for the Black Friday deals while you can have your On this cold wintry day warm foods own fun playing Bingo and cooking up some fantastic food that you will enjoy. are a comfort. A warm lunch that Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Sticks, Homemade Veggie Nuggets, Creamy Chicken has a twist on it will be delicious Noodle Soup, Pumpkin Cranberry Bread, Yogurt Cups and certainly fun to make. Michelle Obama’s Macaroni and Cheese, COOKIE BAKE (Please choose one date) Crunchy Nacho Dogs, Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash, Apple Sunday, December 6, 11am-1:30pm eneca 716-517-3006 Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot

Sunday, December 13, 12-2:30pm est S $25 per Future Chef Chocolate It is time to bake our annual Holiday cookies!!! Leave the mess in our kitchen. Let the children create their own. (Snacks will be served.) Cherry Snowballs, Crunchy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Sandwiches, Scotch Oatmeal Bars Drizzled with Winter CAMP 2: HAPPY 2016 PARTY Chocolate, Popcorn Bars (Please bring a container to take some cookies home) Wed., December 30, 10am-1pm GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN Wednesday, December 2, 6-8:30pm Let’s have a KIDS New Year Party $25 per Future Chef with kid appetizers and a little of It is the time of the year for giving and showing appreciation for all who have the bubbly to top it off. Father Time’s touched your child’s life. There is no better way than a gift from the kitchen made Baked Wrapped Chicken Bites, by your child and decorated with their own hands. All supplies are included. Baby New Year’s Dill Crackers, Ball Chocolate Dipped and Decorated Candy Canes, Chai Tea Mix, Taco Seasoning Drop Rainbow Corn Muffin Balls, TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W Mix, Banana Chip Muffin Mix in a Jar (Please bring a box to take gifts home) Rockin’ New York City Cheesecake Mousse, Non-Alcoholic Punch 4 COOKING CLASSES FOR HOME SCHOOLERS "

kids’ kitchen Cooking Across America! WEST SENECA COOKING SCHOOL ONLY Let us help with Home Economics Class! Your students will have fun learning cooking skills along with an added teaching component that will be helpful today and in the future. Handouts will be provided with each class topic. Let the mess be in our kitchen and not in yours! Open to students between the ages of 7 and 15. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons; please bring if wearing boots. Culinary Instructor and home school parent, Linda Duncan

NORTHEAST BREAKFAST Friday, October 23, 11am-1pm $15 per student This year our Home School course will explore the varied regions of our great land. This country began in the northeast and so will we. We all know how important a good breakfast is and one can certainly be found in this section of the USA. What a smart place to start! Apple Salad, Amish Breakfast Casserole, Savory Muffins, Orange Julius

NORTHEAST DINNER Friday, November 20, 11am-1pm $15 per student Our area of the country has so much to offer; we’re staying for dinner! Not only do these menu selections represent this region, but they also offer us some real fall comfort food! Cranberry Pork Medallions, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pumpkin Bread, Cranberry Apple Cider

SOUTHERN BOUND! Friday, December 4, 11am-1pm $15 per student This month we head to the South! This area of our country is rich in history and has a unique culinary repertoire. People don’t flock here just for the weather. The great cuisine is worth the trip! Hot Brown Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries, Coke Cake, Sweet Tea eneca 716-517-3006 est S TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 5 kids kitchen kids Breakfast with Santa BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! Saturday, December 12, 10-11:30am Amherst Saturday, December 5, 10-11:30 am West Seneca $8 per adult $7 for child 7-10 yrs. $5 for child 2-6 yrs. Santa has scheduled a visit to The Cooking School this year! Please join us for breakfast and decorate a Christmas cookie with Santa! Prancer’s Pancakes with Assorted Homemade Toppings, Santa’s Favorite Sausage, Cupid’s Yogurt Fruit Parfait, Coffee, Tea & Juice for the children, PLUS a Cookie to Decorate with Santa

Gingerbread House Celebration - Hands-On Culinary Instructor Judy Handzlik / Ages 7 and up with an adult (Snacks will be provided at both classes

Haunted House for Future Chef / Adult Teams Friday, October 23, 6:30-8:00pm AMHERST Friday, October 16, 6:30-8:00pm WEST SENECA $25 per team (one adult/one Jr. Chef) $5 extra per person) Decorate a spooky gingerbread house with ghosts and goblins galore! Create your own Halloween scene with candy corn fences, licorice trees and all kinds of sweet and scary fun. Each eneca 716-517-3006 team will receive one haunted house and a frightening amount of candy decorations! est S

Gingerbread Christmas Cottage Jr. Chef / Adult Teams Friday, December 18, 6:30-8:00pm AMHERST Friday, December 11, 6:30 – 8:00pm WEST SENECA $25 per team (one adult/one Jr. Chef) $5 extra per person) Decorate a charming gingerbread house with royal icing “snow” and sweet treats. Judy will help you create your own holiday scene with pretzel windows, cobble-candy pathways and gumdrop trees. Each team will receive one gingerbread house and enough candy to cause a celebration! TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 6 Your Healthy Lifestyle Your Healthy Lifestyle Nutrition Experts We have a staff of Registered Dietitians and nutrition experts who teach all of the Your Healthy Lifestyle classes at the Cooking Schools. healthy lifestyle healthy Alyssa Cometto, RD, who teaches Eat to Your Heart’s Content Program, Laura Gill, MS, RD, CDN, who teaches the Diabetes Programs, Sarah Stimpson, RD, CDN who teaches the Family Cooks Together Program and the Eat Well Stay Fit Programs.

These great classes taught by a Registered Dietitian are covered in part by select local Health Insurance Companies. (Please call the Cooking School for details). Come join us to learn how to make good lifestyle choices. Included in each class is information and handouts on the class topic, along with a generous sampling of each recipe made. Some classes offer product samples as well.

Eat to Your Heart’s Content family cooks together (hands-on) family/kids 7 & up Alyssa Cometto, RD Sarah Stimpson, RD, CDN

HEALTHIFYING RECIPES WITH FAT SUBSTITUTIONS These classes will be geared to all family members, starting at age 7. Children ages 7 to 16 Wednesday, October 21, 6-8pm Amherst must be accompanied by an adult. In years past, family time was always spent around the Wednesday, October 7, 6-8pm West Seneca dinner table, where conversations would be personal in nature, where families could feel $25 per person without insurance close to each other. Family life today is all too busy, with less time spent on families eating Are you tempted by cookies and cakes? Are you a fiend meals together, more time going to the nearest fast food place. If each family member had for cheese? Salty snacks got a grip on you? Whatever you a role in getting a healthy meal on the dinner table, there would be more time available to find difficult to reduce in your diet, Alyssa has the answer for stay home and enjoy the meal together. Let us help you start getting back to family basics, making it work! Explore several methods for substituting fat while enjoying the healthy meal that you helped to prepare! (Please wear/bring closed in all sorts of cooking. Stop feeling guilty and start feeling toed shoes like sneakers; hair must be pulled back if long.) No boots are allowed confident with all your indulgences, while keeping your heart for safety reasons. beating strong! Curry Dip & Vegetables*, Apple-Pumpkin Muffins*, Double Cranberry Crostini, Black Bean Brownies* These classes are covered under the Healthy Lifestyle classes. All Insurance information will be needed for all attending, and will be taken when you reserve the class, along with your CHANGE YOUR PANTRY FOR HEART-HEALTHY LIVING credit card information. The cost without covered Insurance for the Family Cooks classes is Wednesday, November 4, 6-8pm Amherst $25 per adult, $13 per child ages 12 and under. Wednesday, November 11, 6-8pm West Seneca $25 per person without insurance FUN HALLOWEEN RECIPES FOR A HEALTHY TREAT! What is in front of us has a direct impact on our choices. Get Tuesday, October 20, 6-8pm Amherst your pantry into good shape during this holiday season to be Friday, October 23, 6-8pm West Seneca sure you won’t be tempted to use unhealthy ingredients. Alyssa Come sample some great recipes for Halloween the whole family can prepare together to will give you the tools to give your kitchen cupboards the enjoy before trick-or-treating on Halloween. These recipes are quick, easy, and fun spins transformation they’ve been craving! Discover your stock-up on fall family favorites! Learn some great tips to prepare healthy quick meals for the entire

eneca 716-517-3006 staples and how to make the most of fall and winter produce. family. Boo-Na-Na Treat*, Spider Web Pizza*, Little Cucumber Monsters*, Candy Corn Kale & Collards Salad*, Balsamic Glazed Beets with Toasted Fruit Parfait* est S Walnuts*, Turkey Sweet Potato Stew, Cranberry-Pecan Baked Peaches* TURKEY DAY TREATS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Friday, November 20, 6-8pm Amherst HEART-HEALTHY HOLIDAY HORS D’OEUVRES Thursday, November 19, 6-8pm West Seneca Tuesday, December 1, 6-8pm Amherst Join Sarah in creating fun kid-friendly Thanksgiving treats the whole family will love. These Monday, December 7, 6-8pm West Seneca recipes are do-it-yourself recipes that can get the whole family into the kitchen. Learn some $25 per person without insurance great tips on getting the kids more involved in the kitchen and how to eat healthier. Kid DIY No need to avoid appetizers at any party with these tasty “Turkey” Muffins*, Apple Chips*, Turkey Nuggets, Pumpkin Pie Bites* hors d’oeuvres! These little starters pack in plenty of flavor, without the excess sodium, or unhealthy fats. Join Alyssa as FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES MADE LIGHTER! she discusses portion control with these heart-healthy bites and Monday, December 7, 6-8pm Amherst everything else in between this holiday season. Keep some Tuesday, December 15, 6-8pm West Seneca aside for yourself because they will go fast! Veggie Rolls*, Red Come join Sarah in preparing lighter versions of favorite holiday recipes. Learn healthy & Green Bell Pepper Bites*, Polenta Squares with Mushroom ingredient substitutions to cut saturated fat, sodium, and sugar in recipes. Everyone will Ragu*, Creamy White Bean Dip* enjoy cooking up these family favorites and no one will miss the calories! Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese*, Crispy Green Beans with

TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W Sriracha Mayo*, White Chocolate Holiday Bark* 7 * Vegetarian recipe healthy lifestyle

diabetic cooking Eat well, stay fit Laura Gill, MS, RD, CDN Sarah Stimpson. RD, CDN

DIABETIC FRIENDLY GET-TOGETHERS THE POWER OF PUMPKIN Tuesday, October 6, 6-8pm Amherst Wednesday, October 14, 6-8pm Amherst Wednesday, October 21, 6-8pm West Seneca Thursday, October 8, 6-8pm West Seneca $25 per person without insurance $25 per person without insurance Come join Laura as she teaches you how to cope with diabetes when in a Come sample a great seasonal menu that involves everything pumpkin. social setting. With football season upon us, gatherings may be becoming Pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse that will be used in all the recipes in this more frequent. This class will not only teach you great coping skills, but you’ll class. Come learn about the health benefits of pumpkin and enjoy a menu also leave with some great game-day recipes to share with others. At the filled with pumpkin! Pumpkin Stuffing*, Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola next get-together, you will be sure to bring a dish that is both delicious and Sauce*, Pumpkin Shake*, Mini Pumpkin Pies* diabetic friendly! Celery with Blue Cheese Spread,* Game-Day Chicken Tenders, Touch Down Tortilla Pizza,* Peanut Butter Cereal Bars* CONQUERING FOOD ALLERGIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON Tuesday, November 10, 6-8pm Amherst FOCUS ON FIBER FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL Wednesday, November 4, 6-8pm West Seneca Wednesday, November 18, 6-8pm Amherst $25 per person without insurance Thursday, November 5, 6-8pm West Seneca The holidays are a time of celebrating. Holiday celebrations can be tough if $25 per person without insurance you have a food allergy. The best way to keep on track of your diet over the Learn simple changes to increase your fiber intake to ensure your daily needs holidays is to bring a healthy dish to pass to all of your holiday celebrations are met. Not only will these recipes keep you full longer, they will also help that you know you can enjoy. These recipes are free of nuts and dairy. Learn promote better blood glucose control! Lentil Bruschetta,* Cream of Wild Rice how to navigate holiday parties and buffets to steer clear of allergens. Soup,* Paprika Shrimp & Green Bean Sauté, Cinnamon Roasted Pears* Homemade Cranberry Sauce*, Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Onions*, Stuffing with Apples, Cranberries, and Sausage, Chewy Molasses Cookies* DIABETIC FRIENDLY HOLIDAY TREATS

Thursday, December 3, 6-8pm Amherst LIGHTER FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESSERTS eneca 716-517-3006 Thursday, December 17, 6-8pm West Seneca Thursday, December 10, 6-8pm Amherst $25 per person without insurance Monday, December 14, 6-8pm West Seneca est S Impress your host and the other party guests by bringing your own healthy $25 per person without insurance dish to pass. These appetizers and treats are a refreshing change from the The holidays are a time for indulgences. Why not be able to indulge in a usual carb-heavy holiday fare. Just be sure to bring the recipe with you, as treat and not feel guilty because it is a lighter version! Learn some great all the guests will be asking you “Now how did you make this?” Artichoke dessert substitutions to make baking easier on the waistline around the Dip,* Black-Eyed Peas & Walnut Lettuce Wraps,* Bell Pepper Poppers,* holidays. Join Sarah in sampling some healthy delicious lighter version Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies* holiday desserts and take home some great recipe ideas! Mini Maple Pecan Pies*, Peanut Butter Bars*, Snickerdoodles*, Nutty Carrot Cake Bars* TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W * Vegetarian recipe 8 Adult Classes If you would like to try your hand at cooking, these classes are for you! Please come with hair Hands-On tied back if long, and wear closed-toe shoes for your safety (No Boots allowed). Aprons will be provided for your use. The adult classes are designed for adults aged 18 yrs. and up for safety reasons. Any children aged 16 -17 yrs. old may come accompanied by an adult, but may not operate any small appliances. Children aged 16 and under may sign up for the Family Cooks classes with an adult or our Future Chef classes without an adult. Thank you for your understanding. hands-on adult classes classes hands-on adult

CIDERLICIOUS TIME IN WNY - HANDS ON FALL INTO THE FLAVORS OF NePAL - HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Karen Gold Culinary Instructor Jeannette Kreher Wednesday, October 7, 6-8:30pm Amherst Friday, October 9, 6-8:30pm Amherst Monday, October 19, 6-8:30pm West Seneca Wednesday, October 14, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $30 per person $30 per person Whether out of a glass, or out of the jug, WNY’s favorite fall drink is Join Jeannette for this hands-on class as we make recipes from her not just a beverage!! And what better way to enhance our everyday new Nepali neighbors. Let the savory flavors of ginger, cilantro, meals than to cook and bake with it! One simple ingredient can tamarind, garam masala, cardamom, mint and chilies bring your completely change a dish! Smoky Pork Chops with Roasted taste-buds to life. Chicken & Vegetable Momo (Dumplings), Dal Carrots, Parsnips and Beets served with an Apple Cider Glaze, Bhat (traditional lentil soup eaten with steamed rice), Vegetable Cider Scalloped Potatoes w/Smoked Cheese, Lemony Apple Cider Pakoda (vegetable fritters). Sel Roti (donut like dessert made for holidays) Caramel Cake WICKEDLY WILD TURKEY –COOKING WITH BOURBON - ULTIMATE DUDE FOOD - HANDS ON HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon Thursday, October 15, 6-8:30pm Amherst Monday, October 26, 6-8:30pm Amherst Thursday, October 22, 6-8:30pm West Seneca Tuesday, October 6, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $30 per person $30 per person Everything the men in your life love! All their favorites with That’s right; back by popular demand, we are breaking out the permission to enjoy just in time for game day! Loaded Nachos with bourbon at the cooking school again. So let’s get a little wild while Cilantro and Jalapeno Crema, Sausage and Cappicola Stuffed cooking with bourbon! Saganaki, a favorite at the Greek Festival Banana Peppers Baked in Garlic Olive Oil, Gorgonzola Stuffed (fried cheese), Pan Fried Crispy Pork Fillets with Chipotle Chili Bourbon Ground Sirloin Sliders with Portabella Mushroom Sauce, Warm BBQ, Kicked Up Bread Pudding with Cherry Bourbon Drizzle Glazed Donuts FUNKY FUSION - HANDS ON APPLES FOR DESSERT ANYONE? - HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon Culinary Instructor Karen Gold Thursday, October 8, 6-8:30pm Amherst Tuesday, October 13, 6-8:30pm Amherst Tuesday, October 20, 6-8:30pm West Seneca Monday, October 26, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $30 per person $30 per person Did you ever find yourself mixing two different cultures into one Celebrating the autumnal season with fresh New York State Apples & recipe? Did you ask yourself why? That’s because you are a true simple to make dessert recipes! I can’t find a better reason to attend culinary champion! In this class we will explore Fusion Cooking. this class & learn some new dessert recipes by incorporating some of Fusion cooking is simply combining two different cultural cooking the States freshest fall commodity! Batter Fried Apple Slices, Apple flavor profiles and techniques.Tamarind Honey Shrimp with Green Cider Doughnuts, Grandma’s Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake Goddess Sauce, Skakshuka (Middle Eastern Breakfast with a Northern

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SUPER DUPER SOUP EXTRAVAGANZA - HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon Monday, November 2, 6-8:30pm Amherst Monday, November 16, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $30 per person This Class is everything soup! Yes, dessert soup too! We will explore the fundamentals of cream soups as well as the basic broth soups using everyday ingredients. All soup bases will be made from scratch. Susan will show you how to freeze these bases and use them in many easy dishes just in time for the busy holiday season. Butternut Squash Bisque with a Tangy Crema, Baked French Onion Soup, Cream of Leak and Mushroom Soup, Sweet Potato and Apple Soup. A Crusty Baguette will complement all our soups. TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 9 hands-on adulthands-on classes SAUSAGE MAKING 101 - HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Karen Gold Tuesday, November 3, 6-8:30pm Amherst Thursday, November 12, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $30 per person The thought of making your own sausage may seem a bit challenging; however, it’s really a very simple process. Join me as we make our own sausage while reviewing the equipment needed, techniques, and learn tips of how easy this is while also being creative with your ingredients. One plus for us; Tops has their own butchers and they may be able to grind your meat purchase! Maple Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties, Country Chicken Sausage, and Sweet Italian Sausage

IT’S NOT JUST PICKLING, COME BRINE WITH ME - HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Karen Gold Monday, November 16, 6-8:30pm Amherst Tuesday, November 10, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $30 per person It can be done over the course of days, hours, or just a few minutes. If you want to learn some of the easiest and most versatile ways of brining and pickling a complete meal, then, join me as we create some unexpected and delicious dishes! Quick Brined Chicken Breasts, Arugula Salad with Pickled Apples, Quick Pickled Cucumbers, Cauliflower & Sweet Peppers, Pickled Pear Compote served with Vanilla Ice Cream Special Diets MY POLISH GRANDMA’S HOLIDAY DESSERTS - HANDS ON Culinary Instructor Karen Gold Hands-On Monday, November 30, 6-8:30pm Amherst Wednesday, November 18, 6-8:30pm West Seneca Culinary Instructor Paula Eisenberger $30 per person I remember walking into Grandma’s house while she was baking up a Your dietary needs are important to us; these classes storm for the holidays like it was yesterday! Through the generations, will suit your needs for Happy Healthy Holidays! these recipes were handed down to me. Learn the technique for making Chrusciki (this is my First Place Winning recipe). Chrusciki, Double Crusted PALEO FALL FAVORITES - HANDS ON Pineapple Cuts, Danish Puff Friday, October 16, 6-8:30pm Amherst Friday, October 9, 6-8:30pm West Seneca POLISH PIEROGIS FOR CHRISTMAS - HANDS ON $30 per person Culinary Instructor Karen Gold Fresh local fruit and vegetables are all hitting the Wednesday, December 16, 6-8:30pm Amherst farm markets. Take advantage with some of these Wednesday, December 9, 6-8:30pm West Seneca wonderful Paleo options! Creamy Pumpkin Soup, $30 per person Pumpkin Muffins, Stuffed Beef Brown Rice Peppers, In this class you will learn the best dough and techniques I have developed over the years of Pierogi making with my family. Not only will Fresh Apple Nut Pie you actually make the authentic version of pierogi’s, but, you will also learn the authentic version of Lazy Pierogi that is made in Poland with MEXICAN GLUTEN FREE - HANDS ON farmers cheese – NOT at all like the spiral noodles & mushrooms version Friday, November 6, 6-8:30pm Amherst we make here! Potato & Cheese Pierogi, Apple Pierogi, Leniwe – the Friday, November 13, 6-8:30pm West Seneca Authentic Lazy Pierogi Recipe from Poland $30 per person

Most Mexican dishes are naturally gluten free. Join eneca 716-517-3006 A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - HANDS ON us to learn some family friendly, easy meals that just est S Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon so happen to be gluten free. Homemade Tortillas, Friday, December 11, 6-8:30pm Amherst Avocado Salsa, Tomato Salsa, Beef Tacos, Pineapple Thursday, December 3, 6-8:30pm West Seneca and Banana Dessert Tacos $30 per person Christmas is a holiday where generations of tradition have been upheld year after year. Family and friends get together with the love and feelings BAKING GLUTEN FREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS - of goodwill and with an optimistic New Year approaching. Food is a HANDS ON way of celebrating all the joys of the season. Christmas Breakfast is a Friday, December 4, 6-8:30pm Amherst necessary part of tradition. These dishes will put a smile on everyone’s Friday, December 18, 6-8:30pm West Seneca face as well as warm everyone’s heart. Easy Eggs Benedict, Spinach, $30 per person Mushroom and Cheese Quiche, Hash Browns O’Brien, Cherry and Baking gluten free doesn’t have to be difficult or taste Pistachio Nut Muffins dry and crumbly. Join us to learn baking basics that are great to share for the holidays. For those sensitive to the gums, this bread is Xanthan Free! No Fail Xanthan FREE Yeast Bread, Apple Pie, Spice Cookies, and Banana Bread TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 10 Register early! Some classes fill quickly and Adult Classes others may not be held due to low registration. Demonstration

MAKE ANY MEAL PERFECT WITH FLATOUT BREADS* BE THANKFUL FOR DUE VITTORIE! Special pricing, FREE Flatout bread Special pricing samples to take home Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon

demonstration adult classes adult demonstration Chef Robert Klaczyk Thursday, November 12, 6-8:30pm Amherst Monday, October 19, 6-8:30pm Amherst Monday, November 9, 6-8:30pm West Seneca Tuesday, October 13, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $18 per person $15 per person This top of the line vinegar has a proven track record Come see the unique ways to make a new sandwich or for being delicious in both sweet and savory dishes. make your next party a hit. Is it a party tray or an appetizer Imported from MODENA, Due Vittorie is produced you need to bring make it today for tomorrow and wow the with only two ingredients: cooked grape must and wine crowd. WOW spelled upside down is MOM; the Flatout vinegar, both of which are produced from the grapes of breads are designed for Mom’s to make meals easier LAMBRUSCO that grow locally near Modena. Come and better quality then SLICED BREAD. We will cover all with us on a culinary tour of unusual pairings that will meals; breakfast wraps, lunch sandwiches, FlodIts wraps, delight everyone’s palate. SAMPLES OF VINEGAR and pizzas. National Chef Robert Klaczyk, will be here to AND RAFFLE WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE CLASS! bring many ideas from Restaurants and Retailers around the Balsamic Fig Jam with Gorgonzola Crostini, Balsamic USA. A Graduate of Buffalo State college and working with Glazed Grilled Orange and Shaved Cucumber Salad, National master chefs from South Africa to Italy, Robert will Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple, Balsamic bring many ways to make a meal. Syrup, Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone, Pistachios and Balsamic Sauce CABOT CHEESE SPONSORED CLASS Special pricing and giveaways Chef Jimmy Kennedy Thursday, November 5, 6-8:30pm Amherst Friday, November 6, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $15 per person Cabot is owned by 1,200 Dairy Farm Families throughout New York & New England and has been in operation since 1919. Since we’re a cooperative, 100% of our profits go to our farm family owners. We have won every major award for taste, including “World’s eneca 716-517-3006 Best Cheddar”, for our cheddar cheese, which we’re

est S proud to say, is found in the dairy and deli section of Tops Markets. We are thrilled to be sharing some truly wonderful recipes and stories from the farm families who own Cabot in our first-ever printed cookbook. The Cabot Cookbook is an honest-to-goodness collection of recipes and stories from real dairy farmers, who have always understood that good food begins with great ingredients. Join us for a sampling of four of 150 irresistible and easy- to-follow recipes, ranging from appetizers to desserts and everything in between, which will tickle the palates of home cooks everywhere Savory Herb Muffins, Grilled Cheesy Portabella Mushroom Caps with Turkey and Sage, Au Gratin Potatoes with Cheddar-Stout Sauce,

TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W Cream Cheese Marbled Brownies 11 demonstration adult classes SECOND TIME AROUND – A NEW SPIN ON THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS Culinary Instructor Jeannette Kreher Friday, November 13, 6-8:30pm Amherst Tuesday, November 3, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $25 per person If you’re like me, I love Thanksgiving and I love having leftovers but they can get ‘stale’ pretty quick. Put a new spin on your dinner table with Curry Turkey Soup, Turkey ‘Reuben’ Hash with Fried Mashed Potato Pancakes & Eggs, Cranberry Hummus and Squash Pudding Cake

HOLIDAY COOKING WITH DUE VITTORIE VINEGAR Special pricing Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon Monday, December 14, 6-8:30pm Amherst Tuesday, December 8, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $18 per person Back by popular demand and just in time for the holidays, Due Vittorie Balsamic Vinegar is in a class of its own. Imported from Modena, this vinegar is famous for its rich taste and its versatility to enhance many dishes. Take a culinary tour with Susan and explore the many delights of Due Vittorie. SAMPLES OF VINEGAR AND RAFFLE WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE CLASS! Artichoke Frita with Lemon, Balsamic Cream Sauce, Sicilian Tomato Salad with Balsamic Mint Vinaigrette and Shaved Aged Parmesan, Arancini (Stuffed Risotto Balls) with Bolognaise Sauce, Strawberry Tiramisu

EASY UPSCALE HOLIDAY APPETIZERS Culinary Instructor Jeannette Kreher

Tuesday, December 15, 6-8:30pm Amherst eneca 716-517-3006

Wednesday, December 16, 6-8:30pm West Seneca est S $25 per person Is your schedule getting out of control?? So many things to do before the holidays and all the parties – what to bring??? These easy holiday appetizers are your new BFF and you get a little ‘me time’ at the end of the day! White and Red Crostino (Sundried Tomato ‘Hummus’), Surf & Turf Mini Bites, Double Soup Shooters (Carrot & Sweet Potato and Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic), Frozen Cannoli on a Stick TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 12 Meet Our Chefs & Instructors

Regional Cooking School Kids’ Instructor Linda Duncan Manager Grace Hanusin Linda Duncan comes to us as a cooking school assistant. Being a mother of 5 with many years of home schooling teaching experience, Linda will certainly add this Grace is our Regional Cooking knowledge to teaching kids classes, Scout program and parties in West Seneca. School Manager for Amherst, West Seneca and Rochester. She is located Culinary Instructor Paula Eisenberger Paula’s son was diagnosed with Celiac Disease when he was 4 years old. It meet our chefs/instructors our meet at Tops Cooking School in Amherst. quickly became obvious that dairy was also causing problems for him. The rest Her culinary background includes of the family soon realized they also felt better eating gluten and dairy free so working as a line cook and Sous Paula’s way of cooking had to change dramatically. Through much trial and error, Chef in many area restaurants. In she has perfected many of her own recipes. Paula’s recipes are kid-friendly, 1995, she placed second in the New picky-eater friendly, and most importantly, healthy! York Division of The National Beef Culinary & Kids Instructor Karen Gold Cook off Contest, with her Beef and Karen is a cooking school assistant who has appeared on the Martha Stewart Barley Mulligan recipe. Her Onion Show as a result of winning 1st Place for Polish Placek at the Buffalo Polish Heritage Festival. She’s gone on to win additional 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons Soup recipe was featured in the for various other Polish dishes. She was selected as The Buffalo News Cook of Buffalo News by Janice Okin, food the Month for preparing authentic Mexican cuisine which she learned while critic. Grace has appeared on local living in South Texas for 23 years. Karen has won numerous other blue, red, and TV shows and events, and does live white ribbons at the Erie County Fair in canning and double crust pies. Karen also teaches the future chef classes in Amherst, as well as birthday parties and scout cooking demos, while promoting the programs. Cooking School. She coordinates and writes the calendar each quarter, Kids Instructor Judy Handzlik Judy is our Instructor for the children’s array of classes, special need groups and schedules the classes, and supervises kid’s classes. Judy has worked as a pre-school teacher, as well as a Day Camp day to day operations of the Cooking Instructor for 25 years. Judy brings with her many new and refreshing ideas Schools in Amherst and West Seneca for the classes, as well as a love and understanding of working with these age as well. groups. Judy writes the kids menus and teaches the little chef classes in Amherst. Culinary Instructor Jeannette Kreher Coordinator Noreen Mallia Jeannette enjoys traveling throughout the US and the World eating local Noreen is our Cooking School cuisine then trying new recipes using a variety of spices. She appears on AM Coordinator for the West Seneca Buffalo preparing egg recipes and talking about eggs. Jeannette has worked as a demonstrator/presenter/instructor with adult and children for a variety of Cooking School. She comes to us companies and hopes to share her love of cooking, ethnic food and use of spices with a background in restaurant to enhance your palate. Jeannette also fills in teaching birthday parties/scouts in operation, with 29 years experience. Amherst & West Seneca. Noreen and her husband Sal owned Culinary Instructor Susan Vernon Sal Franco’s Restaurant in Orchard Susan started as one of our Amherst cooking school assistants and comes from a long line of family cooks. Although second generation Italian, Susan is a self-

eneca 716-517-3006 Park, where Noreen worked in various positions. Noreen schedules proclaimed food explorer. She seeks out different cooking techniques from all the est S different cultures of the world. Her motto is anything can be prepared with the the classes and manages day to day proper technique and ingredients. operations of the cooking school in West Seneca. Special Guest, Jimmy Kennedy, CABOT Cheese He’s a self-taught professional cook, a restaurateur, a champion bass ¬fisherman and avid hunter, a TV personality and an engaging spokesperson, who lives in the woods of Northern Vermont with his wife, two daughters and coonhound Vidalia. Jimmy was born and raised in rural Northeast Mississippi, where he learned to hunt, ¬fish and cook at a very young age. He eventually ventured to NYC, where he started a cat¬fish distribution business, and became partners in two restaurants, Acme Bar and Grill and Nadine’s. In 1991, he opened River Run restaurant in Vermont, which would become a nationally known destination. For 20 years, Jimmy’s southern cooking received outstanding reviews from food critics across the country; the Boston Globe called it “one of the best restaurants in New England.” TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 13 Class Registration class registration

Registration is Easy and Convenient! We are able to take payment over the phone using your credit card. To register for a cooking class at either our Amherst TOPS or­ West Seneca TOPS, please note the following: To register by phone: • Call the TOPS Cooking School in Amherst at 716-515-2000 or the TOPS Cooking School in West Seneca at 716-517-3006. • You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register by phone using your credit card. Card cannot be debit only — card must have a VISA/MasterCard/American General Information Express/Discover logo. Please have your credit card ready when calling. PLEASE DO NOT and Etiquette LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON OUR VOICEMAIL. We will call you back promptly for your payment information. In hands-on participation • The best way to register for classes is to call The Cooking School. classes, students should wear casual clothing and Registration is easy. Just call The Cooking School that you want to attend or stop by during comfortable shoes. You may the day when shopping, and we will be glad to register you. not wear open-toe shoes We discourage paying for classes ahead of time in the event the class is not held. Your credit card will not be charged until two business days ahead of the class. If you wish to pay by or sandals. This is for your cash the day of the class, please tell us when registering so your credit card is not charged. protection and safety. We Pre-registration for all classes is recommended at least five days in advance, as the class provide full-length bib aprons may be full or canceled for low attendance after that time. for use during class. Cancellation Policy For health and safety reasons any food prepared in the • If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute in your place, except for Your Health classes. The substitute must have health insurance coverage or they will be cooking school must be eaten charged for the class. in class with the exception • TOPS reserves the right to change any menu or instructor or to cancel any class at their of take home classes as discretion. The Cooking School will attempt to notify students of cancellations. stated, thank you for your • In order to better prepare for our classes and to better serve our customers, we now require understanding. three business days’ advance notice if you cannot attend a class, or your credit card will be charged. No refunds will be made after that time. Just call The Cooking School and leave Please silence all cell phones your name and the date of the class you are canceling. We will call to confirm. We regret any

inconvenience this may cause. and pagers when classes are eneca 716-517-3006 in session. Please keep talking Both schools are handicapped accessible. to a minimum so that others est S may hear the instructors during Grace Hanusin Noreen Mallia class. Small children are not Regional Cooking School Manager Cooking School Coordinator allowed in adult classes. If you 3980 Maple Road / N. Bailey 355 Orchard Park Road need to use your cell phone, Amherst, NY 14226 West Seneca, NY 14224 716-515-2000 716-517-3006 please exit The Cooking School while talking. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive Register Early! to give you the best classes Some classes fill quickly and others may not be held due to low registration. possible. TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | W 14 Featured Events

Attention Scout Leaders! The cooking school offers an approved Scout cooking program, from Daises to Cadettes, which have been revised in accordance with the new scout program. What a fun way to work Gingerbread towards your cooking House badges! Celebration! HANDS-ON | Ages 7 & UP Culinary Instructor Judy Handzlik

$25 per team (one adult / one Jr. Chef); $5 each extra person

Haunted House for Future Chef / Adult Teams Friday, October 23, 6:30-8:00 pm AMHERST Friday, October 16, 6:30-8:00 pm WEST SENECA $25 per team (one adult/one Jr. Chef) $5 Cook Up extra per person) Decorate a spooky gingerbread house with ghosts and goblins galore! Create your own Some Halloween scene with candy corn fences, licorice trees and all kinds of sweet and scary fun. Each team will receive one haunted Great Gifts! house and a frightening amount of candy decorations!

Gingerbread Christmas Cottage Jr. GiftThis certificateCertificate may not be redeemed for cash. If lost or stolen, this certificate cannot be replaced. Chef / Adult Teams Friday, December 18, 6:30-8:00 pm AMHERST Friday, December 11, 6:30 – 8:00 pm WEST TO: SENECA FROM: $25 per team (one adult/one Jr. Chef) $5 FOR: extra per person) EXPIRATION DATE: TOPS School at AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Cooking Decorate a charming gingerbread house with GOOD ONLY AT: The 3980 Maple Road • Amherst, NY 14226 • 716-515-2000 royal icing “snow” and sweet treats. Judy will Cooking School Gift Amherst www.topsmarkets.com > Departments > The Cooking School help you create your own holiday scene with Certificates pretzel windows, cobble-candy pathways and “Looking for a holiday gift for the person who gumdrop trees. Each team will receive one has everything? Purchase giftGift certificatesThis certificateCertificate may not be redeemed for cash. gingerbread house and enough candy to cause If lost or stolen, this certificate cannot be replaced. a celebration! from the cooking school where you choose the price, they choose the classes!” TO:

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WithFOR: each $100 you spend, get EXPIRATIONa FREE DATE: $25 certificate for TOPS School at AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Cooking yourself! GOOD ONLY AT: The 3980 Maple Road • Amherst, NY 14226 • 716-515-2000 Amherst CHECK OUT PAGE 2-6 FOR MORE FUN FOR KIDS! www.topsmarkets.com > Departments > The Cooking School