FALL COOKING PROGRAM 2016

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1891 2016 AURORA, YEARS Welcome Dear Aurora Cooks Community!

Hope you are enjoying this fall harvest time of year. We are gearing up for cooler weather and shorter days as we wind down our growing season. Check out all our garden-to-table classes and new series this session! We have The Preserved Pantry, the Frugal Chef and Scratch Baking Basics, as well as many family, kids and teen classes highlighting food from every corner of the world.

If you are looking for something to do on a chilly evening, come to a cooking class date night! You can even come with a friend, or as a single. We have some exciting new couples cooking classes, including the Tribute Dinner, complete with music during the class! Come jam out to some tunes and cook with us.

See you soon in the kitchen! Katrina and the Aurora Cooks Team

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parent/Tot Cooking 2 Parent/Family Cooking 4 Kids Cooking 6 Meadowood Cooking Classes 7 Preteen Cooking 8 Teen Cooking 9 Adult Cooking 15 and Older 11 Adult Cooking 21 and Older 17 Wine Tasting 19 Recipe of the Season 20

All classes will be held at Expo Recreation Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave. unless noted Meadowood Recreation Center • 3045 S. Laredo

1 parent/tot cooking Ages 3-6 with parent.

Apple Fest Tiny Italian Pumpkin Treats $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) Celebrate the harvest season with your Create delicious meatballs & veggies your Learn to use pumpkin in lots of different tot! Menu: Apple Zucchini Muffin tot will feel proud they prepared themselves. ways! Menu: Fluffy Pumpkin Dip, Bites, Granola, Apple Pie This is a very hands on meal. Menu: Pumpkin Bites, Pumpkin Pasta & Frosty Pancakes, Apple Slices with Classic Meatballs, Parmesan Pumpkin Drink. Butter Dip. Wedges, Oven-Roasted Garlic 237822 Tue., Nov. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. 237819 Tue., Sept. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Broccoli Stems & Crusty Italian • Karon Sorensen • Candace Pyun Parmesan Breadsticks. 237814 Sat., Oct. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Tots Hungry Harvest • Vasiliki Vassos $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) Menu: Thanksgiving Fruit Turkey, Maple Enjoy eating seasonal fall foods & cooking Pumpkin Patch Party Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bites, Mini with your grown-ups! Menu: Sweet $38 ($29 Resident) Cranberry & Cheese Turkey Wraps & Spaghetti Squash with Cinnamon, Get your tot ready for Halloween with these Pumpkin Mousse. Pumpkin Ricotta Shells, Apple Bars & treats. Menu: Cheese Stick Spiders, 237823 Mon., Nov. 21, 5:30-7 p.m. Cranberry Apple Crush. Tangerine Pumpkins, Pizza Mummy & • Andrea Wight 237817 Sat., Sept. 17, 1:30-3 p.m. Wiggly Coconut Cream Ghosts. 237824 Tue., Nov. 22, 10-11:30 a.m. 237818 Sun., Nov. 6, Noon-1:30 p.m. 237675 Tue., Oct. 25, 10-11:30 a.m. • Jessica Schultes • Vasiliki Vassos • Karon Sorensen Holiday Comfort Foods Harvest Brunch Hauntingly Healthy $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) Menu: Cracker Stars, Maple Menu: Baked Cheesy Eggs with Garden Menu: Boo Berry Trail Mix, Gingerbread Syrup & Butternut Squash Purée, Veggies, Fruit, Yogurt Parfait, and Bats, Chocolate Covered Ants & Holiday Ginger Cookies & Santa’s Apple Cider Muffins & Pumpkin Apple Chocolate Strawberry Ghosts. Hot Chocolate. Pie Smoothie. 237812 Fri., Oct. 28, 10-11:30 a.m. 237825 Sat., Nov. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. 237815 Thu., Sept. 22, 10-11:30 a.m. • Andrea Wight • Jessica Schultes • Candace Pyun 237676 Sun., Oct. 30, 1:30-3 p.m. 237816 Sat., Sept. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. • Jessica Schultes • Jessica Schultes

2 PLEASE REGISTER EARLY 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking parent/tot cooking Ages 3-6 with parent.

Build Your Breakfast Holiday Treats $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) Come make an easy & healthy breakfast Treat your tot for the holidays! with your tot. Menu: Whole Wheat Menu: Reindeer Cookies, Apple Gingerbread Pancakes, Pear & Apple Christmas Trees, Gingerbread Men & Sauce, Personalized Granola, Perfect Banana Snowmen. Parfait. 237827 Tue., Dec. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. 237826 Tue., Nov. 29, 9-10:30 a.m. • Karon Sorensen • Vasiliki Vassos Tinsel Town Festive Holidays $38 ($29 Resident) $38 ($29 Resident) Menu: Fruit Trees with Marshmallow Menu: Sweet Roasted with Snow, “Coal” Cracker Jacks, Parmesan Herbs, Cinnamon Baked Apples with Biscuit Snowmen & Polar Bear Hot Oats, Christmas Trees with Avocado Cocoa. & Holiday Apple Cider. 237907 Wed., Dec. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. 237820 Sat., Dec. 3, 1-2:30 p.m. • Andrea Wight • Candace Pyun 237821 Wed., Dec. 7, 1:30-3 p.m. • Andrea Wight

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parent/family cooking Ages 6-16 with parent.

Opa! Streets of Paris Simple & Southern $57 ($44 Resident) $57 ($44 Resident) $57 ($44 Resident) Mediterranean inspired flavors to delight the Indulge in delicious French cheeses & Classic southern dishes with a nutritious whole family. Menu: Baba Ganoush with classic French cuisine. Menu: Savory twist for the whole family. Menu: Creamy Homemade Pita Bread, Stuffed Grape Galettes (Traditional Breton Crêpes) Broccoli Slaw, Fried Green Tomatoes Leaves, Kalamata Olive Cod with Sweet with Your Customized Filling, Pan with Aïoli, Salmon Burgers with Collard Red Pepper & Nutty . Fried Goat Cheese Cakes over Salad, Greens & Lemon Bars. 237802 Sat., Sept. 10, 2:30-5 p.m. Cheesy Fondue with Baguette & Cherry 237806 Tue., Oct. 4, 5:30-8 p.m. • Candace Pyun Clafoutis. 237807 Sun., Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 237804 Thu., Sept. 22, 5:30-8 p.m. • Candace Pyun Dinner in Tuscany • Candace Pyun $57 ($44 Resident) Apple-ooza! Enjoy this culinary trip to Italy & learn these Taste of England $57 ($44 Resident) classic dishes with your family. Menu: $57 ($44 Resident) Taste different varieties of apples & learn Minestrone Soup with Homemade English food has an unfair bad rap. Come fun ways to cook apples for fall! Menu: Bread sticks, Roasted Pork Loin with try it! It’s delicious! Menu: Jamie Oliver’s Roasted Root Vegetable & Apple Salad, Apricot Glaze, Mozzarella Salad Harvest Salad, Vegetarian Shepherd’s Apple Chips with Almond Butter, with Balsamic Reduction & Classic Pie, Creamy Mushrooms with Cheese Homemade Apple Pie Ice Cream in Italian Tiramisu. on Ciabatta Bread & Berry Trifle. Praline Cups & Apple Streusel Muffins. 237803 Fri., Sept. 16, 6-8:30 p.m. 237805 Sat., Oct. 1, 5-7:30 p.m. 237808 Sat., Oct. 8, 1:30-4 p.m. • Jessica Schultes • Candace Pyun • Andrea Wight.

4 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking parent/family cooking Ages 6-16 with parent.

Flavors of Puebla Hearty Happy Holidays Candy Making Workshop $57 ($44 Resident) $57 ($44 Resident) $57 ($44 Resident) Taste the warmth of Mexico and learn about Sip on a festive Cranberry Pear Cider while Become an expert in the art of candy- foods that work well with spices. Menu: you make a hearty meal for the holidays. making. Menu: Cherry Pecan Vanilla Chile Mango Slices, Chilaquiles with Menu: Roasted Spiced Squash Salad Fudge, PB & J Bites, Chewy Fruit & Skillet Mole Sauce, Tomato Sweet with Pomegranate, Citrus Marinated Granola Bars, Dragon Scales Toffee & Pepper with Sweet Potato Chips & Chicken, Lemon, & -Roasted Rocky Toffee Fudgies. Horchata (Sweet Almond, Drink). Potatoes with Root Vegetables & Hot 237680 Sat., Dec. 17, 9-11:30 a.m. 237809 Sun., Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fruit Bake with Cinnamon. • Nancy Schacht • Candace Pyun 237810 Sat., Nov. 26, 9:30 a.m.-Noon 237811 Tue., Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Holiday Cookies Thanksgiving Desserts & Pie • Candace Pyun $57 ($44 Resident) $57 ($44 Resident) Spend the afternoon with your child baking Practice great recipes in time for Coffee Shop Creations delightful holiday cookies & get great tips Thanksgiving! Menu: Spiced Apple Pie, $57 ($44 Resident) from our pastry chef! Bring a container to Truffle Tarts, Cranberry Sugar Drops & Impress your favorite barista by knowing take home your cookies. Tea Cookies. how to make these great coffee shop 237681 Sat., Dec. 17, 1:30-4 p.m. 237683 Sat., Nov. 19, 2-4:30 p.m. treats. Menu: Blueberry Muffins, Maple • Andrea Wight • Andrea Wight Nut Scones with Homemade Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Coffee Cake, & Salted Caramel Apple Tarts. 237682 Sat., Dec. 3, 9-11:30 a.m. • Jessica Schultes

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 5 kids cooking Ages 6-9 Call 303.326.8656 to discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling.

Fuel Up for School Eat Dessert First! Holiday Cookies $40 ($31 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) These foods are sure to be a treat for Desserts your kids will love to make, with Learn how to measure ingredients & become everyone, even the pickiest of eaters! half the sugar! Menu: Fruit Streusel a great junior baker. Bake & take creative Menu: Colorful Macaroni & Cheese, Pizza, Cookie Dough Dip, Frozen holiday cookies for your family. Sweet Garden Muffins, Veggie Chocolate Nutty Bananas & Cherry Pie 237756 Sat., Dec. 3, 4-6 p.m. with Homemade Chips & Green Monster Bites. • Jessica Schultes Smoothie. 237752 Sun., Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m. • Expo 237748 Sun., Sept. 11, 3-5 p.m. • Expo 237753 Wed., Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 237749 Mon., Sept. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meadowood • Candace Pyun Meadowood • Vasiliki Vassos Spooktacular Feast Kung Fu Panda $40 ($31 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) Have fun making & eating these frightful Menu: Secret Ingredient Noodle Soup, delights! Menu: Cheesy Cauliflower Brain Pork Dumplings, Fruit Sushi & Tigress Bites, Frankin Spider Meatballs, Frozen Lemonade. Boo- Pops & Bat Bites. 237751 Sat., Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. 237758 Thu., Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m. • Karon Sorenson • Karon Sorensen

Chopped & Roasted! Pumpkin Fun $44 ($34 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) This class includes basic knife skills Make great dishes with those pumpkins & focuses on techniques for roasting you brought back from the pumpkin patch! vegetables & meats for fall cooking. Join Menu: Orange Fall Smoothie, Pumpkin us for some friendly competition! Teams of Chili, Pumpkin Granola Bars & Mini students will each prepare two one-of-a kind Pumpkin Pies. dishes to be judged & shared in class. 237755 Sat., Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m. 237750 Sat., Oct. 1, 9-11:30 a.m. • Karon Sorensen • Andrea Wight

6 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/recreation kids cooking Ages 6-9 Call 303.326.8656 to discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling. meadowood cooking classes Ages 6-9

Fuel Up for School Santa’s Sweet Shop $40 ($31 Resident) $47 ($36 Resident) These foods are sure to be a treat for Create special holiday treats. Menu: Milky everyone, even the pickiest of eaters! Menu: Way Sleighs, Reindeer Munchies, Candy Colorful Macaroni & Cheese, Sweet Cane Grahams, Reindeer Pops, Brownie Garden Muffins, Veggie Bean Dip with Christmas Trees. Siblings ages 6-12 Homemade Chips & Green Monster welcome to attend. Call the registration Smoothie. office to register siblings. 237749 Mon., Sept. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 237760 Sat., Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m. Meadowood • Vasiliki Vassos Meadowood • Shila Willson

Pumpkin Patch Kitchen $40 ($31 Resident) Cooking Class Discounts for It’s that time of year to pick pumpkins & apples. Let’s cook them up in the kitchen! Kids & Teens! Menu: Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins, Harvest Cinnamon Stuffed Apples, • Youth ages 3-18 who qualify for financial assistance receive 40% Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles & off all Aurora Recreation programs for all year Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider. • These youth can receive 2 cooking classes per year at an 80% discount. 237754 Tue., Oct. 25, 4:30-7 p.m. • Limited number of these ultra-discounted classes available, so Meadowood • Vasiliki Vassos register early. • You can apply for financial assistance at the Expo Recreation Eat Dessert First! Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave. or at the Recreation Office $40 ($31 Resident) 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste. 1900 Desserts your kids will love to make, with half the sugar! Menu: Fruit Streusel Pizza, We gratefully accept donations to fund this program to offer healthy cooking Cookie Dough Dip, Frozen Chocolate classes to youth in our community Nutty Bananas & Cherry Pie Bites. 237753 Wed., Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call for information or to make a donation: Meadowood • Candace Pyun 303.326.8656 or [email protected]

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 7 preteen cooking Ages 10-12. Call 303.326.8656 to discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling.

Chopped & Roasted! Rise & Shine! Soups & Scones $44 ($34 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) Master your basic knife skills & focus on Learn baking basics & how to make a Become a soup-making master & learn techniques for roasting vegetables & meats yummy brunch for your family. Menu: about savory baking. Menu: Corn for fall cooking. Join us for some friendly Baked Breakfast Avocados with Salsa, Chowder, Easy Cheesy Broccoli Soup, competition! Teams of students will each Colorful Sweet Potato Hashbrowns, and Butternut Squash Soup & Maple Bacon prepare two one-of-a kind dishes to be Cranberry Orange Muffins & Pumpkin Buttermilk Scones. judged & shared in class. Apple Pie Smoothie. 237782 Thu., Nov. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 237761 Sun., Sept. 18, 2-4:30 p.m. 237780 Sat., Oct. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Candace Pyun • Candace Pyun • Candace Pyun 237779 Sat., Oct. 29, 2-4:30 p.m. Holiday Candy Factory • Andrea Wight Lunchtime Adventures $40 ($31 Resident) $40 ($31 Resident) Make new & old-time favorite candies. Pumpkin Patch Kitchen Discover which flavors you like best in your Menu: Easy Cracker Toffee, S’mores $87 ($67 Resident) new sandwich creations. Menu: Chickpea Crumble Bars, Chocolate Butter mints & It’s that time of year to pick pumpkins & Salad Sandwich, Bahn Mi Sub, Cheesy Crispy Peanut Butter Bites. apples. Let’s cook them up in the kitchen! Pesto Panini & Green Veggie Chips with 237783 Sun., Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. Menu: Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins, Seasonings. • Candace Pyun Harvest Cinnamon Stuffed Apples, 237784 Tue., Oct. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles & • Candace Pyun Santa’s Sweet Shop Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider. $47 ($36 Resident) 237778 Sun., Sept. 25, 2-4 p.m. Magical Meals Create special holiday treats. Menu: Milky • Vasiliki Vassos $40 ($31 Resident) Way Sleighs, Reindeer Munchies, Sometimes you look in the fridge & all Candy Cane Grahams, Reindeer Pops & you see is leftovers. Come learn to make Brownie Christmas Trees. Siblings ages them into something new for school lunch, 6-12 welcome to attend. Call the registration breakfast or dinner! Menu: Quick Ravioli, office to register siblings. 303.326.8650. Creative Quesadillas, Build-Your-Own 237757 Sun., Dec. 18, 2-5 p.m. Calzone & Delicious Egg Scramble. • Shila Willson 237781 Sat., Nov. 5, 3-5 p.m. • Vasiliki Vassos

Fireside Soups & Scones • $40 ($31 Fireside 8 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking teen cooking Ages 12-16. Call 303.326.8656 to discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling.

Fried Green Tomatoes Buon Appetito Chopped! Soup Edition $49 ($38 Resident) $49 ($38 Resident) $49 ($38 Resident) Make the most of the fall tomato harvest! Hearty and impressive Italian dishes Master basic knife skills & learn cooking Menu: Oven Fried Green Tomatoes with a twist that everyone will love! techniques to make various fall soups with & Chicken Bites, Heirloom Tomato, Menu: Olive Tapenade with Crostinis, ingredients typically found in your pantry. Avocado, & Bacon Salad, Tomato Breaded (Similar Then join a team in a friendly competition to Basil Soup, Roasted Cherry Tomato & to Hushpuppies) with Tomato Sauce, make the best bowl of soup! Rosemary Focaccia. Creamy Cashew Tomato Pasta & 237799 Sun., Oct. 23, 1-3:30 p.m. 237788 Fri., Sept. 2, 5:30-8 p.m. Tiramisu Parfait. • Jessica Schultes • Andrea Wight 237790 Sun., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Candace Pyun Candy Making Chopsticks $49 ($38 Resident) $49 ($38 Resident) Modern Tex Mex Get messy learning tips & techniques for Asian-inspired dishes packed full of flavors $49 ($38 Resident) various kinds of candy-making. Menu: & fresh veggies. Menu: Vietnamese Rice American-inspired Mexican dishes that Homemade Peach Rings, Soft Salted Paper Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut combine fantastic flavor with healthy Caramels, Sea Foam Candy & World’s Sauce, Classic Vegetables, Jap ingredients. Menu: Grilled Salmon Tacos Best Chocolate Fudge. Chae Korean Sweet Potato Noodles & with Avocado Salsa, Shrimp Enchiladas 237836 Sun., Nov. 13, 3-5:30 p.m. Green Tea Cupcakes. in Green Sauce, Mexican Stuffed • Jessica Schultes 237789 Thu., Sept. 15, 5:30-8 p.m. Zucchini Boats & . • Candace Pyun 237792 Sat., Oct. 1, 1-3:30 p.m. Indian Fusion • Candace Pyun $49 ($38 Resident) Delight in the spices & flavors of India. Learn practical techniques for cooking Indian food at home. Menu: Vegetable , Spinach or Paneer with Naan Bread, Creamy Vegetable Korma & Mango Lassi. 237800 Thu., Nov. 10, 5:30-8 p.m. • Candace Pyun

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 9 teen cooking Ages 12-16. Call 303.326.8656 to discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling.

Latin American Fare European Holiday Holiday Cookies $49 ($38 Resident) $49 ($38 Resident) $49 ($38 Resident) Indulge in the sweet & savory flavors Stroll through the festive holiday markets & Impress your family with your baking skills that South & Central America have to taste the flavors of Europe in this cooking & these beautiful & mouthwatering baked offer, combined with a North American class full of warm, spicy holiday flavors! goodies. Menu: German Chocolate twist. Menu: Pumpkin Goat Cheese Menu: Swedish Potato Pancakes with Rugelach, Snickerdoodle Bars, Empanadas, Plantain Patties Stuffed Homemade Apple Sauce, French Winter Peppermint S’more Cookies & Lemon with Sweet Black Beans, Sweet Pepper Vegetable Ragout, German Christmas Cheesecake Cutouts. & Mango Salsa with Homemade Chips & Stollen & Spanish Polvorones 237909 Tue., Dec. 20, 3-5:30 p.m. Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes. (Almond Cookies). • Andrea Wight 237801 Tue., Nov. 15, 5:30-8 p.m. 237839 Sun., Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Candace Pyun 237840 Thu., Dec. 15, 5:30-8 p.m. • Candace Pyun Teen Art of Baking $49 ($38 Resident) Holiday Confections Practice baking skills to become your $49 ($38 Resident) family’s pastry chef with these international Sharpen your confectionary skills in desserts. Menu: Fig & Goat Cheese this candy-making workshop. Menu: Tart with Balsamic Glaze, Better Homemade Gumdrops, Dark Chocolate Nutter Butters, French Macarons English Toffee, Peppermint Patties & with Chocolate Ganache & Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles. Semifreddo. 237910 Mon., Dec. 19, 2-4:30 p.m. 237838 Sun., Nov. 27, 1-3:30 p.m. • Andrea Wight • Jessica Schultes

10 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking adult cooking Ages 15 and older. See page 17 for couples cooking classes. september The Preserved Pantry: COOKING: Mexican Cooking I Drying & Freezing One of the most thorough introductions Preserve your summer harvest by freezing to Mexican cooking you’ll find, featuring The Preserved Pantry - 3 Class Series & drying produce into fruit leather, fruit Charlotte’s authentic family recipes. Menu: Sign up for all 3 Preserved Pantry classes, & vegetable chips, sundried tomatoes & Homemade Tortillas, Quesadillas, and save $15. more. You will take home some of what you Sopapillas, Burritos, Green Chile Pork, 237705 Sat., Sept. 3-17, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. preserve. , Refried Beans, Roasting • Sign up for all 3 classes. 237708 • Sat., Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chiles. $161 ($141 Resident) • $68 ($52 Resident) 237671 Tue., Sept. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • Andrea Wight and Gigia Kolouch • Andrea Wight • $64 ($49 Resident) • Charlotte Saenz

The Preserved Pantry: The Texas Steakhouse Knife Skills Fermenting & Pickling High quality beef done right, with all the Develop your knife skills in this intensive Learn to ferment & pickle your favorite traditional sides. Menu: Thick Cut Steak practice class. Learn basic skills including: summer vegetables for a treat from the Fries, Amaretto Green Beans, Texas knife selection, proper knife handling & knife garden all year long. You will take home , Grilled Porterhouse Steak & cuts: dice, slice, chop, chiffonade, & julienne. some of what you preserve. Pecan Pie. Use the cut vegetables to make simple 237706 Sat., Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 237479 • Sat., Sept. 3, 3:30-6:30 p.m. soups, sauces & salads. • $68 ($52 Resident) • Andrea Wight • $64 ($49 Resident) 237664 Sun., Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Jessica Schultes • $64 ($49 Resident) • Gigia Kolouch The Preserved Pantry: Canning Learn the basics of canning to preserve the seasons overflow of fruits & vegetables. You will take homesome of what you preserve. 237707 Sat., Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $68 ($52 Resident) • Gigia Kolouch

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Flavors of Fall The Seasonal Kitchen october Dive into the season celebrating with these Create dishes that will steal the show. Learn fall-inspired dishes. Learn how to master a techniques for cooking with vegetables soup, roasted vegetable salad & add zest that are adaptable to everyday meals for The Frugal Chef to a main dish with any vegetable you you and your family. Menu: Caramelized Learn how to reduce food waste in the have on hand. Menu: Pumpkin Bacon & Cauliflower Purée, Cider kitchen, eat fantastic, healthy meals & save Goat Cheese Dip, Roasted Brussels Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables, money on your food budget! Learn lots of Sprouts with Balsamic & Rosemary, Mushroom, & Cranberry Tart, tips & tricks to maximize the life of your Squash & Apple Soup with Candied Cinnamon Spiced Sweet & food. Sign up for both Frugal Chef classes Pecans, Butternut & Sausage Lasagna Spiralized Apple Crumble. and save $10. with Creamy Sage Sauce & Cranberry 237723 Tue., Sept. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 237729 Thu., Oct. 6 & 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pumpkin Tart. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes • Sign up for both classes $108 ($88 Resident) 237718 Wed., Sept. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • Candace Pyun 237719 Sun., Oct. 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes The Frugal Chef Use the Whole Vegetable One Pot Wonders How to use the whole vegetable & fruit Learn simple techniques to make show in every day cooking. Menu: Vegetable stopping dishes on a weeknight. Menu: Broth, Seasonal Soups, Squash Seeds Better Than Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, for Salads & Snacking, Apple Peels in Quick Chicken Chili, Eggs in Spicy Oatmeal, Tea & Homemade Granola, Tomato Sauce, Chicken Noodle Soup Broccoli Stem Veggie Burgers, Radish with Homemade Egg Noodles & a Pear Green Pesto & Candied Citrus Peel Crisp with Pecan Crumble. Cookies. 237721 Wed., Sept. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 237730 Thu., Oct. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes • $64 ($49 Resident) • Candace Pyun

12 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking adult cooking Ages 15 and older. october The Frugal Chef Cooking with The Asian Table Asian – Inspired Weekday Meals Ripe Fruit Menu: Chinese Kung Pao Chicken, Add more vegetables to your diet in creative Creative & delicious uses for very ripe fruits. Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Thai Fire- & tasty ways! Even convince the committed Learn to make a selection of the following for Roasted Shrimp, Vegetarian Egg Rolls, carnivores in your life that vegetables are the highest & best uses of ripe fruits. Fruit Green Tea Ice Cream. Instructor: delicious. Menu: Sesame Cauliflower Rice, Jams, Sauces for Savory Dishes, Muffins & 237665 • Wed., Oct. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tempeh Stir-Fry with Asian Vegetables, Quick Breads, Frozen Fruit Bars, Crumbles & • $64 ($49 Resident) • NingNing Ledvina Miso Soup, Tempeh Lettuce Wraps & Cobblers. Coconut Ice Cream. 237731 Thu., Oct. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 237735 Mon., Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classic Cajun Cuisine • $64 ($49 Resident) • Candace Pyun • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes Learn the classic Cajun dishes straight from the Bayou! Menu: Seafood Gumbo, What’s for Dinner? Sausage Making Workshop Crawfish Étouffée, Mushroom Strudel, When you feel like you’ve cooked the Learn how easy it is to make your own Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya & Bread same thing one hundred times it’s time healthier, additive free, sausage, links Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. for some salads, scallops & potatoes with & patties. Menu: Italian, Bratwurst, 237734 Sat., Oct. 15, 2-5 p.m. a unique flair.Menu: Caesar Salad with Breakfast. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes Homemade Dressing & Croutons, 237732 • Sun., Oct. 9, 3-6 p.m. Asparagus Asian Slaw, Bacon Scallops • $70 ($54 Resident) • Ned Gilardino Probiotic Super Foods! with Garlic Butter Sauce, Oven Baked Learn how to make your own sauerkraut Cakes with Basil Pea Have Your Cake & Eat it Too! & other fermented foods. WOW your Purée & Crispy Parmesan Potatoes. Learn tips & tricks to make healthier versions friends & family with your creations! Raw, 237736 Wed., Oct. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m. of great desserts. Menu: Mini Raspberry unpasteurized sauerkraut is delicious & has • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes. Cheesecakes, Flourless Tangerine Cake, many health benefits for your digestive Sweet Potato & Chocolate Chip Mason system & can even help with accessibility of Jar Cakes, Chocolate Mousse & Cherry nutrients & enzymes to your body. Menu: Almond Crisp. Colorado Sea Kraut, Kimchi, Fermented 237733 • Tue., Oct. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Beans & Fermented Carrots. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes 238093 Sun., Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Afsi Felsher

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 13 adult cooking Ages 15 and older

Butchery 101: Whole Fish Out of the Box Scratch Baking Basics - 4 Class Series Learn how to fillet a whole fish as well Create mixes that taste better than Sign up for all 4 Scratch Baking Basics and as preparation methods including, curing store-bought mixes. Prepare these ahead save $20. (lox), serving raw (crudo), pan searing, & of time for quick baked-from-scratch 237739 Sat., Oct. 29-Nov. 19, various ways to utilize trim. Menu: Blini goodies. Menu: Whole Wheat Pancakes, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & Lox, Skuna Bay Salmon Crudo, Pan Chocolate Cake, Better than Boxed • $196 ($176 Resident) Seared Corvina with Tomato Fennel Brownies, Oatmeal Muffins & Mile High • Andrea Wight and Gigia Kolouch Ragout, Trout Tostadas with Chipotle Biscuits. Sweet Potato & Crispy Hominy & Spiced 237724 Mon., Oct. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Scratch Baking Basics Ginger Beer Cider. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes Pies & Tarts 237905 Thu., Oct. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Learn the basics behind these pastries; • $64 ($49 Resident) • Andrea Wight Mexican Cooking II pâte sablé, pâte brisée, puff pastry, pâte Picking up where Mexican Cooking I left à choux, pâte sucrée, & how to turn Brunch Made Easy off with more authentic recipes. Menu: them into decadent fall desserts. Menu: Brunch is more than a meal to eat out. Homemade Tortilla Chips, Chile con Pumpkin Tart with Spiced Learn to make a great brunch for friends Queso, Cheese Enchiladas, Tostadas, & Goat Cheese (Pate Sablée), Toffee & family. Menu: Lemon Pancakes with Pico de Gallo, Green & Red Chile Salsas, & Chocolate Eclairs (Pâte à Choux), Homemade Ricotta, Avocado Baked Mexican Wedding Cookies, and Drying Delicata Squash Galette (Cheater Puff Eggs, Ham & Cheese Scones, Fall Chiles. Pastry), Cranberry, Mascarpone & Quinoa Salad with Apples, Pecans & 237672 Tue., Oct. 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tart (Pâte Sucrée), Apple Pie Dried Cranberries & Virgin Strawberry • $64 ($49 Resident) with Bourbon Caramel (Sweet/Flavored Basil Mimosa. Instructor: • Charlotte Saenz Pie Dough). 237737 Sat., Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-Noon 237740 Sat., Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes • $68 ($52 Resident) • Andrea Wight

14 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking adult cooking Ages 15 and older. november Scratch Baking Basics Ravioli, Ravioli, Ravioli! Cookies & Confections Master the art of homemade pasta! Menu: Learn the basics behind shortbread, drop Fresh Meat Ravioli with Pomodoro Scratch Baking Basics cookies, caramels, vacherins, & biscuits to Sauce, Four Cheese Ravioli with Cream Yeast Breads & Quick Breads create an assortment of holiday goodies. Sauce & Mushroom & Spinach Ravioli Learn the differences between yeast Menu: Pecan Sandies with Cranberry with Butter Sauce. leavened breads & quick breads & gain go- Jam (Shortbread), Oatmeal Carrot 237745 Sun., Nov. 6, 3-6 p.m. to techniques for mastering both at home. Cookies (Drop Cookies), Candied Nuts, • $64 ($49 Resident) • Ned Gilardino Menu: Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Cardamom Caramel Chews (Stages of Focaccia, Basic French Bread, Brioche Caramel), Chocolate Mocha Sandwich Holiday Candy Making Sticky Buns, Chipotle Corn Bread & Cookies (Chocolate Vacherins), Snicker Easy, delicious & impressive candy for gift Sweet Potato Pecan Bread. Doodle Scones (Biscuit Dough). giving. Menu: Toffee Crunch Meltaways, 237743 Sat., Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 237742 Sat., Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pecan Pie Brittle, Espresso Buttermints, • $68 ($52 Resident) • Gigia Kolouch • $68 ($52 Resident) • Andrea Wight. Macadamia Mango Rochers & Layered Chocolate Peppermint Bark. Tamales 237666 Tue., Nov. 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Scratch Baking Basics From savory to sweet, tamales are a • $64 ($49 Resident) • Nancy Schacht Cakes & Fillings gastronomic delight! Learn traditional rolling Learn the techniques of baking, filling & methods with a variety of fillings.Menu: icing cakes. Menu: Bittersweet Chocolate Chocolate Truffles Green Chile Chicken, Red Chile Pork, Bundt Cake with Baileys Chocolate Easy, delicious & adaptable. Chocolate Black Bean & Corn, Dessert Tamales. Ganache, Toasted Almond Petit Fours, truffles make great holiday gifts. 237673 Thu., Nov. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Spiced Cupcakes with Carrot Icing, Menu of truffles: European Chocolate • $64 ($49 Resident) • Charlotte Saenz Brown Butter Cake with Apple Compote Butter, Fig & Fennel, Bourbon Pecan, & Salted Caramel Buttercream, Brie Coconut Curry, & finally Chocolate Cheesecake with Persimmon Chutney. Raspberry Butter Truffles. 237744 Sat., Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 237472 Wed., Nov. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $68 ($52 Resident) • Andrea Wight • $64 ($49 Resident) • Nancy Schacht

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 15 adult cooking Ages 15 and older

Frost on the Pumpkin Tea december Sugar Plum Tea Prepare & enjoy this lovely fall tea. Menu: Take a break from your hectic holiday Red Onion Feta Tarts, Turkey Waldorf schedule to prepare & enjoy a festive Croissants, Pumpkin Scones, Cranberry Holiday Cookies tea. Menu: Shrimp Bruschetta, Apple Tarts with Almond Cream, Bake a collection of delicious holiday Sandwiches, Pear & Pumpkin Roll Bars. cookies. Cooking experience required. Bring Gorgonzola Crostini, Fairy Cakes with 237474 Fri., Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. a container. Raspberry Cream & Chocolate Eclairs. • $44 ($33 Resident) • Karon Sorensen 237481 Sat., Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 237668 Fri., Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $70 ($54 Resident) • $44 ($33 Resident) • Karon Sorensen Take & Bake Thanksgiving Pies • Karon Sorensen & Andrea Wight Make 3 holiday pies & have one less thing A Santa Fe Christmas to do Thanksgiving morning. Menu: Maple Beautiful Holiday Baking Christmas in New Mexico is a blend of Bourbon Sweet Potato, French Apple, Impress your holiday guests with gorgeous time-honored celebrations & a wonderful Cranberry Pear. & mouthwatering baked goods. Menu: abundance of rich, traditional foods. 237667 Tue., Nov. 22, 6:30-10 p.m. Parmesan & Herbed Star Bread, Menu: Empanadas, Posole, Tamales, • $68 ($52 Resident) • Gigia Kolouch Cinnamon Walnut Povitica, Hazelnut- Bizcochitos. Crusted Chocolate Tart, Raspberry Swirl 237471 Sat., Dec. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sweet Rolls & Mixed Nut Tart. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Charlotte Saenz 237746 Sat., Dec. 10, 2-6 p.m. • $73 ($56 Resident) • Nancy Schacht

Gluten Free for the Holidays Need ideas for gluten free foods for holiday parties? Come learn great tips & tricks for gluten free baking. Menu: Almond Lace Wafers with Kahlua Ganache, Raspberry Linzer Bars, Roasted Tomato & Rosemary Wreath, Mocha Chip Biscotti & Cranberry Brie Bites. 237908 Wed., Dec. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $64 ($49 Resident) • Andrea Wight

16 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/cooking adult cooking Ages 21 and older. ID checked prior to class participation.

Brunch Bunch Fall Vegetarian & Wine Taste of Charleston, SC The long awaited weekend is here! Celebrate Experience the bounty of fall & taste fresh Get a feel for the low country while you with friends & these restaurant quality produce from our garden. Menu: Olive prepare these southern inspired dishes. brunch creations. Menu: Smoked Salmon Tapenade Sunburst Tart, Spicy Thai Menu: Roasted Garlic Parmesan with Sweet Potato Cake topped with Salad, African Kale, Peanut & New Asparagus, Dirty Rice with Collards & a Poached Egg, Grilled Asparagus & Potato Stew, Homemade Ravioli with , Grouper with Seafood Risotto & Cashew Hollandaise Sauce, Breakfast Butternut Squash, Mushrooms & Goat Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc, Green Taquitos with Baked Sausage & Spinach, Cheese, finished with a Decadent Chili Cornbread & Praline Brownies. Cranberry Croissant Puff & Apple Cider Chocolate Beet Cake. Wines paired with Wines paired with meal. Mimosa. meal. 237691 Fri., Oct. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 237722 Sun., Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 237690 Fri., Sept. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $72 ($55 Resident) • Jessica Schultes • $64 ($49 Resident) • Jessica Schultes • $72 ($55 Resident) • Nancy Schacht Date Night Sushi & Sake Fleetwood Mac Tribute Dinner Menu: Tempura Shrimp Dragon Roll, Jam out to Fleetwood Mac & prepare a Chili Mango Volcano Roll, Crab & couples cooking menu to celebrate their album. Cucumber Spring Roll, Edamame Rock the Casbah Menu: “” Fleetwood Mac Seaweed Salad, Fortune Cookies. Sake Learn to properly prepare the best of Bites, “Gold Dust Woman” Golden Beet, paired with dishes. Instructor: Moroccan cuisine. Menu: Lamb Tagine Quinoa & Goat Cheese Salad, “Second 237694 Fri., Oct. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Vegetables, Harira Soup (Tomato Hand News” Bacon, Gouda & Tomato • $72 ($55 Resident) • Andrea Wight & Lentil), Authentic Couscous, Chicken Bread Pudding, “Songbird” Whole Bastilla with & Rose Water Roast Chicken & Miso Sweet Potatoes Pudding. Wines paired with meal. & “” Chocolate 237689 Fri., Sept. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Toffee Soufflé. Wines paired with meal. • $72 ($55 Resident) • Jessica Schultes 237693 Fri., Oct. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $72 ($55 Resident) • Andrea Wight

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 17 adult cooking Ages 21 and older. ID checked prior to class participation.

Dining on Bourbon Street Hurrah for Syrah Seasons Eatings Wine Dinner Fat Tuesday in November! Menu: Whole Taste several varieties of Syrah & hone Spread a little holiday cheer with this Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped your party-throwing skills with some great decadent meal. Menu: Hot Crab & Goat Cheese, Corn Maque Choux, Mini cooking techniques for fall & winter dishes. Artichoke Crostini, Horseradish Mashed Shrimp Po-Boys on crusty French Bread Menu: Wilted Autumn Greens with Potatoes, Beef Tenderloin with Cognac with Remoulade, Blackened Cedar Syrah Vinaigrette, Phyllo-Crusted Goat Sauce, Beet & Avocado Winter Citrus Plank Salmon & Classic . Wines Cheese & Lentil Pie, Seared Steaks Salad, Goat Cheese Torte. Wines paired paired with meal. with Porcini Mushroom Cream Sauce, with meal. 237695 Fri., Nov. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saffron Linguine with Herb Oil & 237476 Fri., Dec. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $72 ($55 Resident) • Jessica Schultes Shaved Manchego, Pumpkin Pie Ice 237687 Fri., Dec. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cream with Honey Nut Praline. • $72 ($55 Resident) • Nancy Schacht Wines paired with meal. Mediterranean Spice & Wine 237696 Fri., Nov. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bring a friend or a date on this culinary • $72 ($55 Resident) • Nancy Schacht excursion with several stops along the Mediterranean. Menu: Bulgar, Lentil & Walnut Salad, Shrimp & Goat Cheese The Perfect Holiday Meal Quesadillas with Za’atar, Chorizo & Holiday meals can be as easy as they are Caramelized Onion Pizza, Merguez- delicious. Create explosions of flavor as Spiced Game Hens & French Apple you perfect these divine dishes. Menu: Cake. Wines paired with meal. Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs, 237688 Fri., Nov. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Twice • $72 ($55 Resident) • Nancy Schacht Baked, Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Macadamia Ricotta, Cod in Creamy Red Roasted Pepper Sauce & Chocolate Almond Cake. Wines paired with meal. 237697 Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $72 ($55 Resident) • Jessica Schultes

18 Please Register Early 303.326.8650 • www.auroragov.org/recreation wine tasting Ages 21 and older. ID will be checked prior to class. Bring an appetizer to share & an optional 8 wine glasses.

Wine & Cheddar Cheese Explore matching wines with various types of fridays cheddar cheese. Great for fall gatherings. 237703 Tue., Sept. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. • $31 ($24 Resident) • Will Schneider uncorked Fridays Uncorked Canvas & Cabernet Malbec Around the World “The Art of Socializing”. Bring out your Explore different styles of wines made with inner Picasso as you paint a beautiful Aspen this grape. tree with Gallery on the Go. 237702 Thu., Oct. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. 237686 Fri., Sept. 30, 6-9 p.m. • $39 • $31 ($24 Resident) • Will Schneider Fridays Uncorked Zumba Spooky Colorado Wine & Cheese Spirits Pair Colorado-made wines with wonderful Dress up in your favorite fun or spooky Colorado cheeses. costume & come Zumba with glow in the 237700 Mon., Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. dark necklaces & some refreshing spirits & • $31 ($24 Resident) • Will Schneider appetizers. Costume not required. 237478 Special Holiday Wines • Fri., Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $18 Explore a variety of nicer, higher priced red • Wanda Serino-Washington wines from Napa Valley. Perfect to enjoy over the holidays or give as a gift. 237674 Thu., Dec. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. • $39 ($30 Resident) • Will Schneider

CITY OF AURORA FALL COOKING 2016 19 rec

recipe of the season • kale & potato Serves 8

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 1 large bunch kale 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon 2 slices fresh bread, pulsed to crumbs in the food processor 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large casserole dish or 9”x12” baking pan with non- 1 stick cooking spray.

Slice the potatoes 1/4-inch-thick. Place in cold water in a large saucepan. Bring to a 2 boil; add a dash of salt and cook 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool with cold running water.

Remove and discard the stems from the kale then finely chop the leaves. Place in a 3 large mixing bowl. Pour the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper over the kale. Massage the olive oil mixture into the leaves. Layer the kale and potatoes alternately with a sprinkling of bread crumbs and Parmesan in a 9”x12” rectangular casserole or glass or ceramic baking dish, ending with bread crumbs and parmesan.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, 4 until top is crispy.

Enjoy immediately!

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