Spring 2008 Class Offerings

Á La Carte Member Registration Begins: 12/3/07
General Registration Begins: 12/10/07

Thai & Indian Cuisine
Learn to cook far-east creations.

Date(s): Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Karla Lawrence & David Jones, Artisan Kitchen
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $75
Details: An introduction to basic techniques and flavors of Indian and Thai cuisine. Recipes will incorporate locally available items.

Healthful Resolutions
Start your new year off right and learn healthy cooking techniques and recipes.

Date(s): Wednesday, January 9
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Holly Heath, At Your Table
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $30
Details: Featured recipes: Chicken Corn Chowder, Apricot Pork Medallions, Maple Glazed Salmon, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese.

The Art of Tea
Join us at Market Square Coffee for an evening of learning about tea, featuring various tea tastings and a few tea time foods prepared by A Pampered Palette's Laura Duff.

Date(s): Thursday, January 24
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Type: Demonstration w/ Sampling
Instructor: Valerie Pollard
Location: Market Square Coffee
Cost: $15
Details: Valerie Pollard, owner of Market Square Coffee, will discuss the differences between black, white and green tea, as well as other aspects of tea. Attendees will receive tea samples to take home.

Kirchhoff's Bakery Cookie Class
Learn the secrets of Kirchhoff's fabulous cookies.

Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Don Barger, Kirchhoff’s Bakery
Location: Kirchhoff’s Bakery
Cost: $65
Details: Each session will include instruction and preparation of Kirchhoff’s cookie recipes. Make sure to bring a container to take some cookies home to your family.

Italian Cooking I
Dom and Arleen teach you to prepare many of their family favorites in this popular class. This class is phenomenal!

Date(s): Tuesdays, February 12, 19, 26 and March 4
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Dom & Arleen Amato
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $75
Details: Participants will learn to create more than 40 tasty Italian dishes. Week 1 features soups and antipasti including Escarole Soup with Meatballs, and Antipasto Aglio. Week 2 features pastas and sauces including Marinara and Alfredo sauces and Baked Ziti. Week 3 features main dishes including Chicken alla Parmigiana, Shrimp in Butter Sauce and Mushroom Risotto. Week 4 finishes up with desserts including Cannoli, Italian Crème Cake and Tiramisu.

Freezer Meals
Not your typical frozen dinner. Holly will teach you how to make freezer meals your entire family will enjoy.

Date(s): Wednesday, February 6
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Holly Heath, At Your Table
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $30
Details: Featured recipes include: Baked Ziti, Mexican Lasagna, Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells with Fire-Roaster Tomato Sauce, Chicken Enchilada Casserole.

Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine's Cookies
Children will delight in making Valentine's cookies at Kirchhoff's Bakery.

Date(s): Saturday, February 9
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Type: Make & Take
Instructor: Don Barger, Kirchhoff’s Bakery
Location: Kirchhoff’s Bakery
Cost: $15 (includes 1 child and 1 parent)
$10 (additional child)
Details: Children will make themed cut-out cookies and decorate them to take home and enjoy.
Note: Children must be ages 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult in a 2:1 ratio.

Special Event: Valentine's Dinner
Join A Pampered Palate's Laura Duff for a beautiful Valentine's Dinner at Kirchhoff's Bakery. A seasonal gourmet meal will be served and Laura will share preparation secrets with her guests.

Date: Thursday, February 14
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Type: Special Event
Location: Kirchhoff’s Bakery
Cost: $75 / couple

Delightful Desserts
The Artisan Kitchen's pastry chef will teach you to create fabulous desserts to impress your family and guests.

Date(s): Tuesdays, 11, 18, 25 and April 1
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Karla Lawrence & David Jones, Artisan Kitchen
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $65
Details: Each night will focus on a different category of dessert. Count your calories elsewhere . . . you don't even want to know!

Brunch Fare
Learn unique recipes to use for your holiday or Mother's Day brunch.

Date(s): Wednesday, March 5
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Holly Heath, At Your Table
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $30
Details: California Waldorf Salad, Tortilla Roulades, Maple Roasted Bacon, Orange-Pecan French Toast Casserole, Decadent Cherry Trifle.

Chicken 5-Ways
Holly will teach you five great chicken recipes to add to your dinner options.

Date(s): Wednesday, April 2
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Holly Heath, At Your Table
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $30
Details: Featured recipes: Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry, Chicken Roulade.

Special Event: Mother's Day Brunch
Join A Pampered Palate's Laura Duff for a tasteful brunch in the courtyard of Max's Brick Oven Café. Laura will prepare a seasonal gourmet meal that will start this special day perfectly.

Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 12 p.m.
Type: Special Event
Location: Max’s Brick Oven Café (Rain Location: Kirchhoff’s Bakery)
Cost: $30, Adults, $15, Children (10 & under)

Date Night: Cooking With Wine
Use your favorite vintages to add flavor and depth to your dishes.

Date(s): Wednesday, May 28 (DATE CHANGE: Date changed from brochure listing)
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Type: Hands On
Instructor: Holly Heath, At Your Table
Location: WKCTC Kitchen & Bistro, Anderson Technology Building
Cost: $30
Details: Featured recipes: Chicken Cordon Bleu in Creamy Wine Sauce, Beef Burgundy, Parmesan Risotto, Chicken Marsala.

Coming Summer 2008

  • Chef Darin Sehnert from 700 Kitchen Cooking School returns to Paducah in June.
  • Kids in the Kitchen Summer Camp in July.
 

A La Carte Culinary Series Information:
Becky Haus
(270) 534-3086
rebecca.alcott-haus@kctcs.edu

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