Cooking at the Farm with Chef Eva: March Cooking Classes

Spring has arrived and our Texas Farm Cooking Classes are in full swing. In March, we celebrate St Patrick's Day with Irish fare. The first class on culinary basics will be held and at the end of the month you have the opportunity to learn to prepare a quick and easy Easter Brunch.

March 7, 2009

Basic Cooking Class 1

Creating tasty meals is not that difficult if you learn some basic cooking skills. This first class is designed to allow you to make one of the most popular salads served in restaurants along with the most common meat staple in America, roasted chicken. Side dishes, that are healthy and full of flavor along with a fun desert to make, complete this menu. Each of these dishes is designed to teach you a specific skill or enhance the kitchen skills you already have.

Caesar Salad with Dressing and Homemade croutons
Perfect Roast Chicken with Sage and Brown Gravy
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Carrots and Shallots
Sautéed Spinach and Garlic
Lemon Mousse with Blackberry Puree

March 14, 2009
 
A Touch of Green for St Patrick’s Day

Traditional Irish dishes are easily prepared and use simple ingredients. Being a very rural country, fresh food is a major part of every meal. This menu is as traditional as you can get and starts with a bread anyone can make. You will be surprised how such inexpensive ingredients make such a flavorful meal.
 

Irish Soda Bread
Carrot Soup with Marjoram
Champ Potatoes
Stewed Pork Ribs
Chocolate Whisky Cake 

March 28, 2009
 
Easy Easter Brunch

This menu is designed to bring a touch of springtime into this special holiday weekend. A unique mix of dishes that are fun to learn to make and very tasty.

 
Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese and Fried Egg
Sausage and Egg Casserole with Sundried Tomato and Mozzarella
Chive Corn Muffins with Maple Butter
Roasted Asparagus with Wild Mushrooms
Strawberries with Cardamom Sugar and Grand Marnier