// Class Schedule Happenings FEBRUARY 2020 cooksofcrocushill.com Guest Chef WHAT CHOUX TALKING ABOUT?! CROISSANTS 101 Ryan Siess Randi Madden SW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, $80 MPLS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 11 AM – 1:30 PM, $85 Cooks has been hosting world-renowned chefs in the Twin Cities for more than 30 years. Luminaries such as Marcus Samuelsson, Thomas Keller Pronounced "pot ah SHOO" (à vos souhaits!), French specialty pâte à In Paris, you can't walk two blocks without coming across a small and Sean Brock — not to mention local all-stars like Gavin Kaysen, Paul choux might mean "cabbage paste," but it's got nothing to do with the boulangerie pulling fresh-baked croissants out of an oven. Around Berglund and Ann Kim — regularly bring their skills and passion to our crunchy vegetable. Instead, it's a versatile dough that forms the base here, not so much. In this hands-on class, Chef Randi will show you kitchens. for some of the dreamiest, must-have pastries on the planet. Think how to make light, flaky, buttery croissant dough, roll it out and create cream puffs, éclairs and profiteroles. (If that's what cabbages tasted beautiful pastries that you don't need a passport to get! LYNNE AND PAUL POP-UP DINNER like, we'd all be farmers.) In this hands-on class, Chef Ryan reveals the Paul Berglund and Lynne Rossetto Kasper secrets of these divine desserts. Traditional Croissant; Pain au Chocolat; Sweet Ricotta Pinwheels; Two Savory Croissants. $ SP FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, 90 Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Pastry Cream-Filled Éclairs; Crème Chantilly Cream Puffs; Fresh Herb and Gruyère Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream SP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, $90 PARISIAN SWEET PASTRIES Sauce. Suzanne Schilling IN THE KITCHEN WITH PAUL BERGLUND $ MACARON WORKSHOP SW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, 80 Paul Berglund Amy Kovacs Paris is home to more patisseries than you can shake a baguette at. SP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 11 AM – 1:30 PM, $135 MPLS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, $80 In this hands-on class, you will learn tips and techniques to create pastries in your own patisserie, and your taste buds will think you have **Check online for more details. Half the fun of visiting France is seeing those shops that feature moved to the Champs-Élysées. gorgeous, petite, richly colored treats piled high in pyramids of deliciousness. No need to book a trip, though, when Chef Amy can Cherry Clafouti; Pithivier (puff pastry cake filled with almonds and rum); teach you to make your own. Learn the difference between French and Crêpe Layer Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache Filling; Hazelnut Baking + Confections Raspberry Financiers (small French nut cake) with Vanilla Bean Custard American versions of these beautiful little pastries. Ice Cream. Passion Fruit; Strawberry Cheesecake; Pistachio; Chocolate Toffee. From basics to master classes, our Baking + Confections classes focus on everything from innovative new techniques to tried-and-true recipes for bread baking, candy making and more. FLOUR POWER Date Night Randi Madden GLOBAL BREAKFAST BREADS MPLS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 11 AM – 1:30 PM, $80 Let’s redefine the date night. Of course it can be a romantic evening, but Cynthia Maxwell maybe it’s a fantastically special evening with your mom, best friend or Join Chef Randi as she experiments in the kitchen with flours other SP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, $80 fellow foodie. Maybe you want to create a date night with a group of friends than all-purpose. Think brown rice, almond, rye, gluten-free flours and and launch some delicious new adventures. Join Cooks in these hands-on No matter where you're from or where you go, there will always be even some tapioca and nut varieties. You will produce many delicious classes where you’re split into groups to prepare a dish, and then come bread for breakfast. Sweet or savory. Toasted or fresh from the oven. bites to sample along your flour journey. We're confident after this together to enjoy a spectacular dinner. Bread is a breakfast staple. Join us and participate in baking breakfast class you'll have more flour power than you'll know what to do with, and your sweet tooth will be satisfied! DATE NIGHT CLASSES ARE PRICED PER GUEST. One glass of wine or beer breads from around the globe. per student is included, so 21 and up only. Strawberry and Cherry Crisp Pie; Dark Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bun Breakfast Sandwiches with Eggs and Sausage; Japanese Milk Cookies; Yeasted Gluten-Free Sweet Rolls; Lemon Poppyseed Muffins. Bread Cinnamon Rolls; Sesame Honey Bagels with House-made Ricotta GRAND NIGHT OUT: URBAN KITCHEN and Spicy Honey; English Muffin Toasting Bread with Fresh Strawberry Jam. Lorelei McInerny KNEAD A DOUGHNUT SP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, $85 DÉLICIEUSE FRENCH PASTRY Amy Kovacs Randi Madden MPLS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, $80 Ditch the other date night trends because the urban kitchen is rolling MPLS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, $75 into Cooks and it is ready to sling some vegetarian fare! Fresh salads As much as other pastries attempt to displace it, the doughnut always and clever substitutes will keep you on your toes as you learn how to Join Chef Randi as she shares tips, tricks and demonstrations in seems to keep its place as the pinnacle of treat excellence. And for to grill a carrot dog …?! This is a must-attend for food adventurers and creating the most delicious pastries imaginable. Pop over to our good reason — What other snack offers such creativity, inspiring food lovers. Sign up soon! Minneapolis kitchen, sit back and watch this baking guru in action! childlike wonder? Come and play, as Chef Amy leads you through a hands-on class that showcases new doughnut creations that you can Kale, Mint, Feta Salad; Grilled Carrot "Hot Dog" with Tangy Slaw; Kimchi Frittata Italiano; Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin; Croissant Bread Pudding. easily make at home. Potato Salad; White Chocolate Matcha Mousse with Sesame Brittle. Apple Fritters; Maple Bacon; Raised Glazed; Cherry Compote-Filled BAGUETTES 101 Brioche Doughnuts. Amy Kovacs MPLS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, NOON – 2:30 PM, $80 A freshly baked loaf is pretty glorious in itself, but a warm, soft, crunchy- crusted baguette is simply magnifique. After getting your hands floury in this Minneapolis 101 session, you'll have baguette making in the bag. Traditional French Baguettes. Hand Made. Chef's Bar Soap. Hand Approved. It’s worth every single buck. We love it. REGISTER ONLINE // cooksofcrocushill.com CALL US TODAY // 651.228.1333 Please Visit Our Website For A Complete, Up-To-Date Listing Of All Cooking Classes And Happenings. GRAND NIGHT OUT: WOK THIS WAY GRAND NIGHT OUT: ST. PAUL CORDON BLEU Ethnic + Regional Brian Hauke Van Keszler SP FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, $85 SP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, $85 For those looking to broaden their horizons and expand their culinary rep- You may talk the talk, but we know how to wok the wok. And so will you Chef Van has taken some St. Paul classic supper club fare and turned ertoires, Ethnic + Regional classes focus on cuisines from culinary regions after attending this amazing Asian-inspired class. Get to grips with this it into extraordinaire! Join Van as he transforms ho-hum to oh-yum in around the country and around the globe. ancient and versatile workhorse and let your taste buds and tummy this lively date-night-style event designed to get you into a relish-tray- reap the rewards. This is a Cook's favorite! passing kind of mood! MOROCCAN FLAVORS Marty Hegna Chinese Sizzling Beef Lettuce Wraps; Spicy Mock Duck; Shrimp Fried Rice; Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostini; Herb-Crusted Flank Steak Kung Pao Chicken; Dark Chocolate Coconut Simple Sundae. with Pan-Roasted Grapes; Ricotta Mashed Potatoes; Grilled Asparagus; SW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, $80 Caramel Fleur de Sel Cheesecakes. Morocco is regarded by some as the bohemian capital of North Africa. DATE NIGHT IN STILLWATER: NEWLY TEX-MEX In this participation class, Chef Marty will be your guide as you bring Tammy Haas an unforgettable, aromatic and delicious menu to life. Hemingway SW $ Eat Well + Be Well would be jealous, for sure. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, 85 We all were fusion before it was cool. Tex-Mex, the original fusion food Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds; Chicken Tagine with Preserved that took the South by storm, is about to be fresh and new. Join Chef Who says that healthful eating has to be ho-hum? Certainly not our chefs Lemons and Olives; Moroccan Scented Orange Salad with Walnuts and Tammy as she adds some new life and flavors that acutally enhance and students. For nutrient-packed meals with plenty of flavor, opt for Eat Radishes; Galette des Rois. classic Tex-Mex dishes. Give your palate a chance to relax with Well + Be Well classes. southern comfort food at its finest. Buckle up, cowboy, this is going SPANISH VEGETARIAN to be delicious. OUTSMART WINTER: GREAT BOWL OF GOODNESS Robin Asbell Mexican Street Corn Soup; Confetti Quesadillas; Chicken and Tomatillo Rachel Brumitt SP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, $80 Salsa Enchiladas; Mexican Tomato Rice; Chocolate-Cinnamon Soufflés. MPLS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, $75 Barcelona — the land of ham and seafood — can be a paradise for vegetarians, in part because the Spanish love of vegetables is NIGHT OUT IN NORTH LOOP: We are in that part of winter where the temperature drops another 10 degrees and we start seriously asking ourselves, “Why do we live so strong.