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Charles Dickens Christmas

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

MY GOOSE IS COOKED! Or at least it will be in this fun festive holiday class at Las Cosas Cooking School. Come join the fun- 505-988-3394
“A DICKENS CHRISTMAS FEAST”
Fri. December 18 @ 6 PM-9 PM -$80
Take a culinary journey to the scene of the beloved “A Christmas Carol” and celebrate the holidays with this Charles Dickens inspired menu. We will make: Cheddar & Ale Soup, Pub Style Scotch Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Apple & Stilton Salad, Roast Goose with Chestnut-Caramelized Pear Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage, and Sticky Date Pudding. No Bah-Humbugs here! (Hands-On) www.lascosascooking.com

August Cooking Classes at Las Cosas

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

LAS COSAS COOKING SCHOOL
-AUGUST 2009-
BOOK CLASSES AT
www.lascosascooking.com
505-988-3394

“CHILE RELLENO MASTER CLASS”
Sat. August 1 @ 10 AM-1 PM 3346-$75
The green chiles in the field are just begging to be stuffed so today we make a variety of fillings and have a relleno feast. We will make three batters as well as two sauces to top our
rellenos. Our menu will also include “Little Fried Mice” with Sinus Shattering Horseradish Sauce and Red Chile Poblano Rellenos with Chile Con Queso. Don’t miss this class that celebrates one of New Mexico’s favorite dishes. (Hands-On)

“EXOTIC ASIAN APPETIZERS”
Tues. August 4 @ 6 PM-9 PM 3347-$75
Johnny Vee loves teaching Asian cookery so much he has compiled a greatest hits menu of tempting appetizers from China, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Indonesia. Our menu includes: Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Pot Stickers, Steamed Pork Buns, Sichuan Spiced Eggplant, Chicken Sate, Samosas, Thai Fish Cakes with Spiced Cucumber Sauce, and Banana Fritters with Pineapple Ice Cream. (Hands-On)

“SAUCES & SALSAS OF THE GREAT
SOUTHWEST”
Fri. August 7 @ 6 PM-9 PM 3348-$75
Nothing flavors up our local cuisine better than salsas and sauces kicked up with chilies, spices, corn, and other indigenous ingredients. Join this celebration of all dishes New Mexican and
create a menu that includes: Grilled Tomato & Tomatillo Salsas, Mango Habanero Salsa, Black Bean & Corn Salsa, Red Chile Sauce, Green Chile Sauce, Adovado Marinade, Pico de Gallo,
and a Red Chile Caramel Sauce that will rock your taste buds. We will then create a whole menu using our sauces & salsas. A great class for locals and visitors to our fair city alike.
(Hands-on)

“NEW MEXICO FAVORITES”
Sat. August 8 @ 10 AM-1 PM 3349-$75
Welcome to New Mexico and an exploration of our ancient and unique cuisine. You will be treated to a feast of flavors and information on chiles-both fresh and dried, spices, masa, corn, and the techniques of cooking Southwest style with them. Our menu includes: Homemade Corn Tortillas, Chile con Queso, Guacamole, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Red Chile Squash & Red Onion Enchiladas, Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, and Chocolate Peanut Tacos for dessert.
(Hands-on)

“OFF THE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL”
Tues. August 11 @ 6 PM-9 PM 3350-$75
Head outdoors and fire up the grill with this hot Mediterranean menu. We look to Italy, Spain, Morocco, and Greece for inspiration for such hot-off-the-grill recipes as Spanish Shrimp with Garlic, Flatbread with Rosemary & Baba Ghanoush, Lamb with Yoghurt & Zaatar, Skewered Chicken with Dates, Grilled Fish Chermoula, Grilled Zucchini with Feta & Mint, and Olive Oil Cake with Charred Oranges. Great new grilling ideas for the summer. (Hands-on)

“PAELLA PARTY”
Sat. August 15 @ 10 AM-1 PM 3351-$75
Paella is the perfect dish to whip up for a party and today we equip you with tips and hints for creating this delicious recipe. We will complete our menu with some tasty tapas. Our menu includes: Rosemary Flatbread, Sautéed Olives, Garlic Spanish Shrimp, and both a Vegetable and a traditional Chorizo, Poultry & Seafood Paella. Dessert will be a Crema Catalona with Berries.
Fabulosa! (Hands-on)

“SUMMER THAI”
Tues. August 18 @ 6 PM-9 PM 3352-$75
The fresh, light, and full flavors of Thai cooking make it the perfect cuisine for warm weather. Tonight we create a complete menu that you will want to add to your summer repertoire. We will make: Pad Thai, Thai Grilled Beef Salad, Steamed Tamarind Salmon, Thai Style Barbecued Chicken with Sweet Chili Dipping
Sauce, and Fresh Ginger Sorbet for dessert. (Hands-On)

“LOBSTER CLAMBAKE”
Fri. August 21 @ 6 PM-9 PM 3353-$80
Tonight we pretend we are in Maine and recreate an east coast clambake. Feel the breeze and smell the salty air as we prepare Lobster Rolls, Steamed Clams with Vermouth, Clambake with
lobster, clams, corn, red potatoes, & sausage and for dessert we’ll make Strawberry Shortcake with Mango & Mint. Don’t miss this incredible menu that celebrates the best-of-the-sea. (Hands-On)

“MARTIN RIOS OF RESTAURANT MARTIN”
Sat. August 22 @ 10 AM-1 PM 3354-$80
Fans of Chef Martin Rios won’t want to miss this sneak preview into Restaurant Martin-the hottest new restaurant to open this fall season. Join Martin as he teaches us some of his favorite signature dishes from his eponymous new restaurant at 526 Galisteo Street. Book the class by calling Las Cosas, but for reservations at this fabulous new eatery call 505-820-0919 or go to www.restaurantmartinsantafe.com (Hands-On)

“I WISH I KNEW HOW TO GRILL FISH”
Tues. August 25 @ 6 PM-9 PM 3355-$75
Grilling fish is fast, easy and healthy. Tonight we equip you for great fish grilling. We’ll discuss which seafood is best cooked on the grill and create an enticing menu of marinated, sauced, and grilled goodies including: Sausage & Oyster grill, Tandoori Shrimp with Chutney, Bacon Wrapped Trout, Citrus BBQ’d Halibut Kebobs, Cured Salmon & Hot Mustard Sauce, and
Blackened Snapper with Jalapeno Coleslaw and Hushpuppies. We hear this at the store regularly, how do we grill fish? Tonight we answer that question. (Hands-On)

“GREEN CHILE FEST”
Fri. August 28 @ 6 PM-10 AM 3356-$75
The green chile harvest is here. Time to get cooking with this great menu that celebrates New Mexico’s favorite food. We’ll make Chile Rellenos with two batters and two fillings, Green Chile & Chicken Stew, Green Chile Scalloped Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach with Green Chile, and believe-it-or-not, a Lime Ice Cream with Candied Green Chiles. This class is a must for chile addicts or visitors to Santa Fe who want to see what the fuss is all about. (Hands-On)

“STOCK & SAUCE MASTER CLASS”
Sat. August 29 @ 10 AM- 1 PM 3357-$75
The secret to great cooking is having a few homemade stocks and some delicious sauces up your sleeve. Today we arm you with exactly that. First we will discuss and make vegetable and chicken stocks, then prepare a complete menu featuring a Great Red Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, Red Chile Sauce, Beurre Blanc, Marsala Sauce, Hollandaise, Remoulade, Crème Anglaise, and Homemade Caramel Sauce.(Hands-On)

Learn to Make Chile Rellenos with Chef Johnny Vee

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Learn to make chile rellenos with Chef Johnny Vee’s most popular online cooking class.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeLQNnDYFUk

Learn to make Chile Rellenos with Chef Johnny Vee

Monday, May 18th, 2009

View my most popular online cooking video and learn to make delicious chile rellenos with 3 different batters and red chile sauce go to : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeLQNnDYFUk

CHILE RELLENOS

Serves 6

 

6 large New Mexico Green Chiles, roasted and peeled

½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, cold

1 recipe batter, see below

3 cups vegetable oil for frying

 

1) Cut cheese into matchstick size pieces- 2 inches long by 1/8th inch square. Cut a tiny slit toward the top of the chile and carefully slide in pieces of the cheese until chile is filled with cheese

 2) Drain stuffed chiles on paper towel before dipping in batter. Heat oil to 350° and dip chilies into batter and carefully slide them into the heated oil. Turn chiles over once they are golden brown. Second side will brown quicker. Reserve leftover batter for another use

3) Drain on paper towels and serve warm with Red Chile Sauce see below.

 

Chef chat- Rellenos can be held in a low oven (150°) for 30 minutes but are best served immediately as the batter will loose then crunch.

 

BEER BATTER

Serves 6

 

3/4 cup flour+ 2 tablespoons

1/4 cup corn starch

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 cup beer

 

1) Combine flour, corn starch, salt, cumin and cayenne in medium bowl

2) Measure beer into tilted measuring cup and insure that you have 1 cup liquid. Stir in beer and foam and whisk batter until smooth

4) Allow batter to rest for 20 minutes before using

5) If a thinner batter is desired, add a small amount of more beer

 

Red Chile Sauce

Makes approx. 2 ¾ cups

 

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon flour

1/4 c mild ground red chile

1/4 c hot ground red chile

1 teaspoon ancho chile powder

2 3/4 cups stock (vegetable, chicken or beef)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 t Mexican oregano

1/2 t ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

 

Method:

1) Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat

2) Add flour and mix well, allow to brown slightly

3) Remove from heat and stir in ground chiles and ancho powder

4) Return to heat and blend in garlic, spices and stock

5) Allow to simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt