Bring a friend and enjoy a fun night of cooking and eating. Gather around the table while Melanie and Taji share culinary tips, and no-fail recipes. Take part in the cooking or just sit back and relax. Either way, you'll end the evening with delicious food that you can recreate at home.
All classes are $60 per person. To register, email us at info@simple-gourmet.com or call 310-318-6484.
Classes are held at:
The Simple Gourmet Kitchen
443 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Located on the corner of PCH and Ruby. Just 2 blocks south of Torrance Blvd.
Superbowl - Caribbean Style
$60 per person
Class Style - Chef’s Table (sit around the island - helping is optional)
Limit - 14 people
Did you know that Superbowl Sunday is the 2nd largest eating holiday behind Thanksgiving?! Whether you are watching the game or just the commercials I think it will be fun to give the menu a change for this famous American holiday! It will still be comforting food but with a gourmet twist.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 10:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Chips
- Hearty Cuban Black Bean Soup with Cilantro Crema
- Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin Subs with Mango Slaw
- Tangy Lemon-Lime Cookie Bars
All about Knives - Let’s Chop!
$60 per person
Class Style - HANDS ON
Limit - 14 people
If you have not taken this class yet, it is a must!! You will learn everything you want to know about the most important kitchen "tool". We will talk about the various types and brands of knives and their use, which ones you should own, and how to care for them. Then we will get to chopping... learning the basic cutting techniques will change your life in the kitchen.
This class is hands on! Please bring your chef knife (largest knife in your block) and your paring knife (smallest knife in your block). I recommend you wrap your knives in a kitchen towel when transporting them. If you do not own knives, I have knives you can use in class. Come to class 15 minutes early if your knives need to be sharpened!
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Perfectly chopped Vegetable Ratatouille with Grilled Chicken
SIMPLE GOURMET KIDS - SUPERBOWL KIDS
$55 per child
Class Style - HANDS ON
Limit - 14 kids
Ages 8 - 12
Kids love to experiment with measuring, pouring and mixing. Cooking is not only a great learning experience but a whole lot of fun! Cooking develops math, organizational and problem solving skills, in addition to promoting team work and self-esteem. The goal of our Simple Gourmet Kids Chefs is to enrich their palettes, encourage smart nutritional choices and teach cooking essentials which they will use throughout their lives.
Classes will be 100% hands on and last about 2 hours in length.
Please make sure your child comes to class with closed toe shoes and long hair pulled back.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Pepperoni, Mozzarella and Basil Pizza Pinwheels
- Sweet Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
- Greek Salad Skewers with Creamy Feta Dip
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Krispy Balls
SIMPLE GOURMET TEENS - SUPERBOWL TEENS
$55 per teen
Class Style - HANDS ON
Limit - 14 teens
Ages 13 - 17
Simple Gourmet Teen Classes are specially designed to encourage independence and promote cooking skills so these young adults can prepare healthy, delicious meals at home!
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Chips
- Hearty Cuban Black Bean Soup with Cilantro Crema
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Subs with Mango Slaw
- Tangy Lemon-Lime Cookie Bars