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Archive for April, 2010

This week at The Las Cosas Cooking School

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

TAMALES & RELLENOS”
Fri. April 16 @ 6 PM-9 PM 19997- $75
Another terrific class for locals and visitors that tackles two of New Mexico’s favorite dishes. We will prepare Traditional Pork Tamales with New Mexico Red Chile Sauce, Rum-soaked Raisin Almond Dessert Tamales with Spiced Creme Anglaise, and Chile Rellenos with Three Batters. More chile addict fun. (Hands-On)

“PEKING DUCK-FEST”
Sat. April 17 @ 10 AM-1 PM 19998-$75
Today we pretend we are deep in Chinatown, sitting around a table full of Peking Duck and all the yummy things that go with it. We will create a Chinese feast that includes: Hot & Sour Soup, Crispy Duck Two-Ways, Mandarin Pancakes, Scallion Pancakes, Duck Broth, Dipping Sauces, Tea Eggs, and Ginger Sorbet. (Hands-On)

“KNIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP”
Sat. April 17 @ 3 PM-5 PM 19999-$35
By popular demand, a class to introduce our students to the basics of good knife skills-holding, chopping, sharpening, and knife storage. We will practice cutting a variety of vegetable shapes, including dice, julienne, mince, and brunoise. Meat trimming and boning will be covered as well. Students will receive a 10% discount on knife purchases on the day of the class. (Hands-On)

“THE MAGIC OF MOLE”
Tues. April 20 @ 6 PM-9 PM 20002- $75
Tonight we visit the wondrous Mexican town of Oaxaca and explore its most famous dish, mole. The slow simmering of chiles, spices, nuts and other ingredients creates a sauce that is almost magical in its depth of flavor. We will create a complete menu Mexican goodies including: Sopa de Tortilla, Great Guacamole, Salsa Verde 3-Ways, Mole Coloradito, Green Rice, and for dessert, Tres Leches Cake. (Hands-on)

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The Secret to Delicious Cooking Revealed!

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Join me for an exploration of the best of Asian cooking. Friday April 9 at the Las Cosas Cooking School
“HOT, SWEET, SALTY, SOUR”
Fri. April 9 @ 6 PM-9 PM -$75

When you prepare a dish with a perfect balance of these taste sensations, you have some of the tastiest food on the planet. Tonight we explore ways to make your food and taste buds POP with a menu full of Thai, Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian goodies including: Seafood Spring Rolls with Citrus Dipping Sauce, Chicken with Hot & Sour Sauce, Sticky Rice with Nuoc Mam, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Eggplant Sambal, Seared Salmon with Spicy Miso, Shrimp Shu Mai with Chili Orange Dipping Sauce. (Hands-On)
www.lascosascooking.com 505-988-3394

Like it Hot & Spicy?

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Join my cooking class at Las Cosas Cooking School this Wednesday Night and get all fired up!
“HOT & SPICY CURRIES”
Wed. April 7 @ 6 PM-9 PM 19991- $75

Heat up the New Year with a menu of curries from both India and Thailand as we explore the exotic flavors and heat that fires them. Our hot & yummy menu includes: Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry, Homemade Curry Paste, Sumatra Curried Chicken, Indian Lamb Curry, Thai Red Curry Pork, Cucumber Raita, Thai Green Curry Vegetables, and Coconut Jasmine Rice. Sweat on your brow is healthy! (Hands-On)
See you there!
www.lascosascooking.com 505-988-3394