Classes are held at:
Kitchen Kraft- 980 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 525-8466
-Cooking Classes January 2014-
“BEAUTIFUL BRAISING”
Monday, January 27 @ 6 PM-9 PM -$78
Nothing is more delicious and comforting than a slow braised dish
perfect for hearty meals and cold weather. Tonight we explore the
major brands of braising cookware including Le Creuset, Staub, and
Chantal as well as Fissler Pressure Cookers and prepare a terrifically
tender meal that includes: Green Chile Stew, Cuban Chicken Fricassee,
Lamb & Fennel Tagine, Penne with Classic Italian Ragu Meat Sauce,
Smoked Beef Chili, and Poached Pears in Red Wine Syrup with Basil Ice
Cream for dessert. Warm up with this yummy menu! (Hands-On)
“WINTER THAI”
Tuesday January 28 @ 6 PM-9 PM -$78
Lemon grass, ginger, kaffir lime, garlic, galangal, and chiles all
bubbling in a pot or wok-that’s truly tasty Thai, perfect for the
cold weather. Join this culinary celebration of the delicious flavors
of Thailand as we prepare: Curried Butternut Squash Soup,
Bangkok Fisherman’s Soup, Fat Noodles with Curried Beef &
Sweet Black Bean Sauce, Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp with Chiles &
Basil, Coconut Rice, and Black Sticky Rice Pudding. Cook like a Thai
Master Chef after taking this informative class! (Hands-On)
“CELEBRATING THE CHILES OF NEW AND
OLD MEXICO”
Wednesday January 29 @ 6 PM-9 PM -&78
Tonight we explore the fabulous chiles of Mexico and New Mexico
and create a menu that shows off their complexity and versatility.
Pasilla, guajillo, chipotle, ancho, chiles de arbol, and poblano
will be covered in this informative and delicious class. Our Menu
includes: Tortilla Soup, Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblanos,
Shrimp Empanadas with Guajillo Masa & Two Salsas, Classic
Chicken Mole, Arroz Verde, and Chocolate Chile Torte with Tres
Leches Ice Cream. Deliciosa! (Hands-on)
Our Chef:
Chef John (Johnny Vee) Vollertsen is director of
the 12 year old Las Cosas Cooking School in
Santa Fe. His cooking and restaurant management
career has taken him to New York City, Sydney,
and Wellington, New Zealand. John writes a
regular food column for The Santa Fe New
Mexican and is the Food + Dining Editor for The
Santa Fean magazine. www.chefjohnnyvee.com
For Registration:
Please Call (575) 525-8466 and have ready:
Date & Time of class, Credit Card # or pay by check,
(Please allow 3 days for check to arrive) or stop into
Kitchen Kraft and register in person at our customer service counter.
Please Note: Reservations:
Once your class has been reserved, please make a note of the day as we do not
send out reminder notices. All classes must be paid for in advance to hold
your space. Cancellations: If for any reason, you find it necessary to
cancel your reservation, you must notify us 7 days in advance to receive
a refund or class credit. If you cannot attend at late notice, you may
send someone in your place. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to
insufficient enrollment. We will contact you by phone and refund your fee or issue you
class or store credit. All classes are 3 hours long unless otherwise stated in
course description. General Information: Fees for classes include instruction,
recipes, sampling of foods prepared & beverages.
Some menus may vary due to market availability of products.