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Come on all you Piggy Lovers- Come and get your pork on!

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

At the Las Cosas Cooking School- Santa Fe New Mexico www.lascosascooking.com505-988-3394

“CELEBRATING PORK & PORK BELLY”
Tues. July 27 @ 6 PM-9PM -$75
All across the world the hottest new ingredient of 2010 is the
delicious pork belly. Tonight we explore this tender, tasty and
inexpensive cut of meat and create a whole menu to show off its
versatility. Our menu includes Ramen Noodles with Pork Belly,
Steamed Pork Buns with Cucumber Pickle, Sweet & Sour Kimchi
Stew, Consomme with Oysters, Pork Belly and Cabbage, and Pork
Belly Wraps with Mustard Sauce. Join this unabashed pork-fest.
(Hands-on)

Two great classes this weekend at The Las Cosas Cooking School in Santa Fe

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

505-988-3394 Come cook with me:

“BAADAAASS BBQ”
Fri. July 23 @ 6 PM-9PM -$75
Tonight we get down and sticky with a menu that celebrates
the best part of summer; bar-be-que. We will spice up, marinade
and brine a variety of meats and then fire up the grill, cook them
and serve them with some killer mopping and sopping sauces.
Our menu includes: Johnny Vee’s Slap-in-the-puss BBQ Sauce,
Santa Fe Chile Rub, Chicken with Chile-Pecan BBQ Sauce,
Ribeye Steak with Molasses-Bourbon Steak Sauce, Fried Green
Tomatoes, Grilled Poblano Cornbread, Smoked Potato Salad, and
for dessert, Frozen Peanut Butter Crunch Pie. Finger lickin will be
encouraged in tonight’s class! (Hands-on)

“SMALL BATCHES-COOKING FOR ONE OR
TWO”
Sat. July 24 @ 10 AM-1 PMĀ  -$75
It’s a real challenge cooking small portions of recipes and keeping
it interesting and easy. Today we explore ways to plan and prepare a
variety of healthy and tasty meals in single or double portions perfect
for little batches. Shopping tips, recipe adapting and freezing
techniques will be discussed as we prepare a yummy menu including:
Quick Tomato Basil Soup, Rostisserie Chicken Enchiladas, Anything
Milanese, Eggplant Adovado, Cheese & Jalapeno Skillet Cornbread,
Fennel Au Gratin, Kwik Krumble. (Hands-On)

Great Classes at Las Cosas for the Holiday Weekend

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Join us in the Cooking School for two great New Mexico themed classes:

“NEW MEXICO FAVORITES”
Fri. May 28 @ 6 PM-9 PM 20023-$75
A greatest hits of New Mexican cooking menu. Our menu, que
bueno, includes: Homemade Corn Tortillas, Chile Con Queso,
Great Guacamole, Salsa Roja, Tomatillo Salsa, Green Chile
Chicken Enchiladas, Red Chile-Zucchini & Grilled Onion
Enchiladas, and, for dessert, Chocolate Peanut Tacos. Locals and
visitors alike will love this culture and history lesson. (Hands-on)

“TAMALES & RELLENOS”
Sat. May 29 @ 10 AM-1 PM 20024 – $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: Blue Corn, Souffle, and
Beer. More chile addict fun. (Hands-On)

Join the fun 505-988-3394

Summer Cooking Classes posted

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

MMMMMMMMMM Sopaipillas

Come get cooking at the Las Cosas Cooking School in Santa Fe, New Mexico this summer!

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What’s Cookin’ at The Las Cosas Cooking School this weekend?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

“THE MAGIC OF MOLE”
Fri. May 14 @ 6 PM-9 PM- $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)

BBQ BRAVADO”
Sat. May 15 @ 10 AM-1 PM -$75

Time to get you ready for summer grilling. Along with discussing grilling techniques, we’ll explore flavor enhancers such as rubs & marinades and prepare a picnic table full of side dishes to accompany our smokin’ menu including: Garam Masala Chicken Wings, LowCarb Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Santa Fe Cured Salmon, Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Cuban-style Pork Loin, Balsamic Beef Tenderloin, Smoked Potato Salad, Strawberry Shortcake, and other goodies. A great Dad and Son class. (Hands-On)

Come join the fun! 505-988-3394