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Cooking Classes in Las Cruces December 2011

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

-Cooking Classes December 2011-

“HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING NEW MEXICO STYLE”
Thursday, December 8 @ 6 PM-9 PM -$75
The flavors we associate with New Mexico make for tasty recipes
perfect for entertaining. Tonight we create a menu that celebrates the
chiles and other ingredients that make the Southwest such a culinary
destination. Our dishes will fit right into your festive season social
calendar; football games, tailgating, and holiday fun. We will make:
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers, Chile Con Queso, Smoked Beef Chile &
Fixins’, Guacamole Boats, Green Chile Crab Rangoon, Mole Turkey
with Red Chile Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, Dulce de Leche Whoopee
Pies and Red Chile Bourbon Caramel Corn. Fun food with a
New Mex twist! (Hands-On)

“COMFORTING COVERED CASSEROLES”
Friday, December 9 @ 6 PM-9 PM -$75
Covered tagines, Dutch ovens, clay pots, ceramic pots, and enameled
cast-iron pots all help make for great cold weather dishes. Tonight our
recipes have you covered with a variety of comfort foods including:
French Onion Soup, Beef Bourguignon with Puff Pastry, Green Bean
Casserole with Portobello Topping, Moroccan Lamb Tagine, and
Apple Rum Stew with Cheddar Cranberry Dumplings. Be ready for winter
with these delicious and comforting recipes. (Hands-On)

“ANNUAL TAMALE ROLL”
Saturday, December 10 @ 1 PM-4 PM -$75
‘Tis the season to prepare a variety of tamales, both sweet and
savory for the coming holiday celebrations. We will make
traditional Red Chile Pork, a Sweet Almond Tamale, Green Chile
& Cheddar, and a Green Corn Custard Tamale. Side dishes and sauces
will be discussed and prepared including a Red Chile Sauce and
a Spiced Crème Anglaise. Students can expect to take home
dozens of tamales to eat now or freeze for the holidays. (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

Vegetarians Unite!

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Join me for this yummy veggie menu Tuesday at the Las Cosas Cooking School in Santa Fe, New Mexico

“A WORLD OF VEGETARIAN CUISINE”
Tues. September 13 @ 6 PM-9 PM- $75
By popular demand, great veggie food from around the world. Join us
for this tasty, healthy menu that includes: Confit of Tomatoes on
Cheddar Biscuits, Punjabi-style Cauliflower & Potatoes, Australian
Okra, Sweet & Sour Eggplant, Tex-Mex Chili with Grits, Asparagus
with Parmesan, Poached Egg, Roasted Tomatoes & White Truffle
Salad, and Stone-fruit Crisp for dessert. (Hands-On) 505-988-3394

Need to pick up some good knife skills?

Thursday, July 7th, 2011


Join me at The Las Cosas Cooking School Santa Fe New Mexico this Saturday-

“KNIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP”
Sat. July 9 @ 3 PM-5 PM -$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. Students will receive
a 10% discount on knife purchases on the day of the class.
(Hands-On) 505-988-3394 to register

One of my favorite Santa Fe Chefs

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Is teaching a class for me this Saturday May 21 at the Las Cosas Cooking School. Don’t miss it!

“MARK CONNELL FROM MAX’S”
Sat. May 21 @ 10 AM-1 PM-$80
Chef Johnny Vee describes Max’s as Santa Fe’s most provocative and
exciting restaurant. Join talented young chef/proprietor Mark Connell
as he shows us some of the wonderful dishes that are getting raves
from his many fans. Our menu includes: Baby Beet Salad with Orange,
Goat Cheese & Brown Sugar Vinaigrette, Sturgeon Fillet “Sous Vide,”
with Baby Artichokes, Snap Pea Salad, and Confit Potatoes, and for
dessert Warm Coconut Tapioca with Exotic Fruits. We will demo the
amazing Sous Vide Supreme Water Oven available at Las Cosas.
(Hands-On)

505-988-3394

MASTERING VIETNAMESE COOKERY

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Come join the fun at the Las Cosas Cooking school Santa Fe, New Mexico
505-988-3394 YUM YUM!!!

“MASTERING VIETNAMESE COOKERY”
Tues. April 19 @ 6 PM-9 PM $75
No other cuisine is as perfectly balanced with the flavor sensations
of hot, sweet, salty and sour as the cooking of Vietnam. Tonight
we prepare a menu that celebrates this light, fresh and tasty
cuisine. We will make Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Sour Shrimp Soup,
Sizzling Crepes, Pumpkin Cooked in Coconut Milk, Stir-Fried
Bitter Greens, and Banana Fritters with Toasted Coconut Ice
Cream. Join this delicious culinary journey. (Hands-On)