Starting this month we’re offering delicious new menu options for all kids and teens birthday parties! We’ve kept some kid-friendly favorites like mac and cheese and homemade pizzas, and ...
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Summer Camps now available for registration (check out what’s new this year!)
Does your son or daughter dream of being the next cake boss, top chef, or adventurous celebrity eater? If so, one of our hands-on cooking camps could be just the thing they are looking for to entertain and educate this summer vacation. NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION: 3- and 5-day camps for BIG KIDS ages 5-7, [...]
Recipe: Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey’s Icing
We’ve adapted this recipe from Nook & Pantry for a sweet treat that combines the best of both worlds — chocolate and beer. It also makes a great baked gift that’s both cute AND a little manly. INGREDIENTS For the cupcakes: 2 C unbleached all purpose flour 1/2 C Dutch processed cocoa powder 1/4 tsp [...]
Recipe: Baked Penne Pasta with Spicy Italian Sausage, Fresh Basil, and Garlic Tomato Cream Sauce
Still searching for a simple meal to impress your lover tonight? This baked pasta dish is decadent and delicious. Try it paired with Pinot Grigio or another crisp white wine with good acidity. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked penne pasta 8 oz heavy cream 2 leaves basil, minced 1 stem fresh thyme, minced 2 cloves garlic, [...]
Recipe: Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Surprise your Valentine with breakfast in bed. This sweet treat is sure to hit the spot. INGREDIENTS 1 Lb + 1 Oz flour 3 1/2 Tbsp Sugar 4 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Salt 9 Tbsp Butter 1 Cup + 2 Tsp Half & Half 2 Tbsp melted butter Cornstarch (about 1 Tsp) Cinnamon (Enough [...]
Recipe: Champagne Poached Shrimp
Try this simple savory dish that impresses with a touch of champagne (and a kick of Sriracha!). INGREDIENTS 8 shrimp 1/2 cup champagne 1 shallot minced 2 tbsp butter 2 leaves fresh basil minced Salt and pepper 1/4 tsp Sriracha DIRECTIONS Place butter in sauté pan and put over medium heat. Once hot, add shallots [...]
Recipe: Chocolate Ginger Cookies
Our Valentine’s Weekend classes kick off tonight. All sessions are SOLD OUT, but we’ll be posting recipes through the weekend to give you inspiration for swoon-worthy dishes and desserts you can make for your Valentine at home. Try this recipe from tonight’s Chocolate & Wine Girls Night Out event with Chef Katie – a chocolate [...]
Recipe: Truffles for Valentine’s Day
Surprise your sweetie with Chef Brad’s recipe for a decadent no-bake treat. Substitute any liqueur for Kahlua (try Chambord for a hint of raspberry). INGREDIENTS 3 cups darks chocolate melted 8 oz mascarpone cheese 3 cups powdered sugar 1 Tbsp kahlua liqueur 1/4 tsp vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Mix mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar togther in [...]
Ready, Set, Cook: A Corporate Team Building Case Study
When Natek came to us looking for a solution that would bring their sales staff and their best clients closer, we split them into two groups, then gave them a basket of food, basic pantry items, a professional, trained chef and 90 minutes to transform three “mystery” ingredients into a gourmet meal. The staff got [...]
Chef Brad on 30 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver: Learn to cook real, everyday food
Chef Brad’s take on next week’s cookbook club pick – 30 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver: Let me start with the fact that I am a huge Jamie Oliver fan, from back in the Naked Chef days especially. He just seems like a cool guy. Riding down the streets on his little scooter, picking herbs [...]
The dish on date night
The Going Out Gurus at the Washington Post visited us for a recent date night cooking class. Get the run down on the GOG Blog – then check out some more behind the scenes pictures and footage like this video of Cooking Lamb on the Grill.






