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Summer 2010 Cooking Classes
**To register, please call 608.877.9403.  We cannot accept e-mail registration requests.
**Class fees must be paid at time of registration. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover and personal checks.
**All classes (except Friday Lunch classes) start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and run approximately 2 to 
 2.5 hours. Please allow flexibility to accomodate classes 
running over the scheduled time.
**Friday Lunch classes start at 12:30pm and run approximately 1.5 hours.
**Waiting lists are taken when a class is full. Waiting lists are  
typically used if students drop out.
**Students of legal age will be offered a sampling of wine if desired during most classes (except Friday Lunch classes).  You cannot bring in wine for class.
**Please note that food sample sizes will vary from class to class. 
Eating before coming to class is at your 
discretion.
**Students receive a 15% discount the evening of the class on any
merchandise, 10% on food and wine!
**If you need to cancel a class, we require 72 hours notice for
a refund. No exceptions. You may send someone in your place; 
please let us know.
**All Through The House reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or emergencies.  We will try to reschedule, or offer a refund or credit for a future class.

***Last update:   July 24 2010 6:20 pm

If a class is full, be sure to leave your name with us on the waiting list.  You never know!


Roast & Toast!  Pork Tenderloin
Date:  Wednesday, June 2
Instructor:  Carl Povlick
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  3
Always a favorite, Carl returns to roast pork tenderloin.  Tonight, marinated, herb encrusted pork takes a starring role.  Add roasted seasonal veggies and you've got a meal to remember.  And don't forget the toast!
Summery Tartlettes!
Date:  Thursday, June 3
Instructor:  Susie Feest
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  cancelled
 Susie starts off summer treats with the perfect dessert for a picnics, showers, graduation parties or any gathering, tartlettes.  Little bite size pastries that will treat the taste buds, a perfect size for a bite of dessert, and impressive for your guests!  Susie plans to show you how to easily prepare three different fillings for your tartlettes: Lemon and Berry, Chocolate Truffle and Carmel Nut.
Sizzling Summer Salads
Date:  Monday, June 7
Instructor:  Andy Watson
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  sold out
 Andy comes to share what to do with his farm-fresh summer greens!  Salads can be a little challenging to come up with something interesting, but with Andy's expertise, you can really enjoy your lettuces.  Andy starts off with a salad of Mixed Greens with Pork Tenderloin, Almonds and Dried Cranberries with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette.....but this is just how he is getting started.  Join Andy for several summertime salad and vinaigrette ideas tonight.
Sushi for Beginners
Date:  Tuesday, June 8
Instructor:  Susie Feest
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  sold out
Susie is excited to share her knowledge of sushi!  An all out meal or a satisfying snack, sushi is defined by it's sushi rice.  Once you learn the rice, you can choose from many types of sushi, sushi fillings (fish or vegetables) and roll up what in some circles is considered food-art!  Sushi is fun to make, delicious and healthful to eat!  You are only limited by your own creativity!
Summer Picnic Dinner
Date:  Wednesday, June 16
Instructor:  Lydia Critchley
Class Fee:  $40.00
Availability:  1 seat available
In this HANDS-ON class, Lydia will lead you in preparing a classic picnic-style dinner.  With summertime temperatures, we look for dinners that require minimal use of hot stoves and ovens.  Tonight students will prepare a classic American Potato Salad; Mother's Special Coleslaw; Tomato, Cucumber and Feta Cheese Salad; Gorgonzola Burgers; and Zippy No Bake Carmel Cheers Cookies.  Make it a family affair and sign up one of your children with you!
Dim Sum
Date:  Thursday, June 17
Instructor:  Chef Kum Ng
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  3
Dim Sum is truly an ancient dish, dating back to 5 BC in China.  Dim Sum can be eaten as a meal or a snack.  Most types are small portions--dumplings, potstickers and steamed buns--with meats and/or vegetables.  Using his Frameworkcooking techniques, Chef Ng will teach you about the different types of dim sum and show you how to prepare and enjoy Dim Sum. 
Friday Healthy Lunch
Date:  Friday, June 18  12:30-2:00
Instructor:  Marlene Widra
Class Fee:  $25.00
Availability:  cancelled
Feel healthier with a fresh lunch chock full of healthful ingredients.  Marlene makes it easy to lighten up, as she prepares a Chunky Guacamole Dip with raw veggies and multigrain chips; a delicious Gourmet Portabella Burger sandwich; and Rainbow Coleslaw.  Finish with her signature dessert, a sampling of good-for-you dark chocolates! 
Indian Street Food
Date:  Wednesday, June 23
Instructor:  Neeta Saluja
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  cancelled
BY REQUEST!  Neeta returns with a requested class on Indian snacks!  These traditional favorites will include:  Tamarind Chutney, a popular side made with tamarind, dates, and assorted spices; Chaat Paapri, crispy tortillas with cooked garbanzo beans, potatoes, creamy yogurt, tangy sweet tamarind sauce sprinkled with roasted spices;  Corn Fritters, Creamy corn, mixed with garbanzo bean flour, spices and fresh cilantro, chilies and onions, fried and served hot; and Mango Lassi, a cool smooth drink made with fresh mangoes and yogurt.   Bring the streets of India to your home!
Grillmania I!
Date: Thursday, June 24
Instructor:  Laurie Conrad
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  sold out
Break out the Weber for this class on unconventional grilling!  Laurie had so many ideas for delicious grillside dinners, we put in two classes!  She'll talk about the basics of grilling and tonight will prepare a Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Shwarma with Hummus and Grilled Poundcake with Balsamic Strawberries.  Checkout the companion class on August 5!
Friday Farm Fresh Lunch 
Date:  Friday, June 25  12:30-2:00pm
Instructor:  Jill McLeod
Class Fee:  $25.00
Availability:  cancelled
Jill is a big fan of the Stoughton Farmer's Market, and why not?  All kinds of farm fresh produce to choose from, right here in Stoughton!  Jill will shop the market Friday morning and, with her finds, demonstrate how to use what's available now to make a delicious lunchtime meal.
All About Eggs!
Date:  Wednesday, July 7
Instructor:  Carl Povlick
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  3
The humble egg.  So essential to many dishes from sauces to breads to desserts.  Carl will demonstrate three cool ways to prepare and highlight eggs in a meal as he so often does at his bed and breakfast here in Stoughton, Naeset Roe Inn.  Included will be his soon-to-be-famous dish, Baked Eggs in a Bread Bowl.
Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet
Date:  Thursday, July 8
Instructor:  Susie Feest
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  cancelled
What goes better with the dog days of summer than homemade ice cream and sorbet?  Join Susie as she shows you how to make a refreshing seasonal Raspberry Sorbet; a delicious Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; and a rich Hot Fudge Sauce.  And for a cool presentation, Susie will also show you how to make cool chocolate cups to serve it all up!
Simply Scrumptious Seafood
Dates:  Monday, July 12
Instructor:  Andy Watson
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  sold out
Make it simple and cook up some summer fish and seafood dishes with Andy's recipes and tips.  Andy will demonstrate several dishes, to include his Fish Tacos with Napa Cabbage and Tangy Chipotle Sauce. 
The Tuscan Table
Dates:  Tuesday, July 13
        new!  second class:  Monday, July 26
Instructor:  Betsy Piper
Class Fee:  $44.00
Availability:  cancelled ; July 26:  sold out
Betsy takes you to a sunny villa in Tuscany to enjoy a fresh summer dinner.  Her planned menu will include:  Pinziomonio (fresh veggie platter with prosciutto, bread and olive oil dip); Manzo Freddo con salsa di erbe (cold sliced sirloin beef with herb sauce); Fagioli all'olio e salvia (white beans with sage and olive oil); and Panna Cotta con salsa di fragole al vin santo (panna cotta with strawberry-vin Santo sauce).  Buon appetito!
Pakistani Summer Dinner
Date:  Wednesday, July 14
Instructor:  Huma Siddiqui
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  cancelled
Huma is all set for summer with this delicious menu:  Spinach Pakoras, a traditional Pakistani appetizer with fresh spinach coated in garbanzo flour batter with spices and deep fried;  served with Raita, a creamy yogurt sauce; Sajji Salmon, panfried salmon coated with olive oil, garlic and White Jasmine Sajji/BBQ Masala; Matar Pulao, basmati rice cooked with whole spices and peas; and Rasmalai, a traditional dessert featuring ricotta cheese, milk and almonds.
Paella Primer
Date:  Thursday, July 15
Instructor:  Betsy Piper
Class fee:  $44.00
Availability:  sold out
Enjoy a traditional Spanish meal featuring the national dish, Paella.  Betsy will demonstrate how to prepare Paella Mixta, a Paella with chicken, shrimp, chorizo and smoked paprika.  Included will be a starter of Spanish cheeses and Serrano ham and Spanish olives; and a dessert of Gato, a flourless, Lemon and Almond Cake.
Friday Healthy Lunch
Date:  Friday, July 16  12:30-2:00 pm
Instructor:  Marlene Widra
Class Fee:  $25.00
Availability:  cancelled
Marlene's July healthy lunch shows how to use more veggies in cool mouthwatering ways!  Marlene will demonstrate Savory Stuffed Zucchini Boats, filled to the rim with a vegetarian sausage stuffing; Sparkling Green Beans with garlic and pine nuts; and a Sweet Red Pepper Salad.  And of course, a healthy dose of dark chocolates for dessert, Marlene's favorite!

Fun With Coffee!
Date:  Monday, July 19
Instructor:  Laurie Conrad
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability: sold out
Coffee lovers, this is YOUR class!  You love your morning joe.  Laurie has some yummy ways to add it into a dinner menu with a decidedly Latin twist....planned dishes include:  Cuban Black Beans and Rice with Chicken Coffee Mole Sauce; Fried Plaintains; Kahlua Brownies; and the perfect Iced Coffee. 
 Zorba the Greek
Date:  Tuesday, July 20
Instructor:  Betsy Piper
Class Fee:  $44.00
Availability:  sold out
Enjoy a delicious summer evening from Greece with Betsy's planned menu: Saganaki--flaming cheese; Salata Meze--Greek appetizer salad; Kotopoulo Riganato tis skaras--chicken with oregano and lemon;  Greek tomato pilaf; Watermelon, feta and red onion salad; and a dessert to come!
Cool and Crisp Summer Dishes 
Date:  Wednesday, July 21
Instructor:  Lydia Critchley
Class Fee:  $40.00
Availability:  sold out
HANDS-ON!  Lydia will lead this class using all sorts of those fresh summer time fruits and vegetables.  Planned dishes include:  Veggie-wiches; Chicken Salad with Apples and Curry Dressing; Crispy Macaroni Salad; Berry-Poppy Seed Salad and more.  Bring your apron!
Picnic in Provence
Date:  Thursday, July 22
Instructor:  Betsy Piper
Class Fee:  $44.00
Availability:  sold out
Tonight, travel to France with a fresh and light Provencial dinner.  Betsy's planned menu includes:  Herbed goat cheese spread; Tian de Poivrons et d'aubergines--red bell pepper and eggplant tart; Chicken with herb de Provence; Riz Pilaf; and finish with Tarte en citron, a fresh lemon tart.
Brazilian Mixed Grill
Date:  Tuesday, July 27
             new:  2nd class:  Wednesday, July 28
Instructor:  Betsy Piper
Class Fee:  $44.00
Availability:  sold out;  July 28:  sold out
If you have ever been to South America--or even Samba Restaurant in Madison--you know that it is a meat lover's dream!  This class is for the carnivore--Betsy's menu features Chicken, Pork and Flank Steak with Molho Apimentade Sauce, Chimichurri Sauce and Black Bean Sauce.  Finish with Affogato Latino-ice cream with dulce de leche and espresso.
Sicily al Fresco
Date:  Thursday, July 29
Instructor:  Betsy Piper
Class Fee:  $44.00
Availability:  5
Tonight, travel to Southern Italy's Sicilian region with Betsy's summery Mediterranean menu:  Peperonata (mixed pepper relish); Pollo agrodolce (sweet/sour chicken); Sauteed green beans with radicchio; Fennel and orange salad with red onions and olives; and a dessert of Gianduja Mousse (chocolate hazelnut mousse)
Breakfast with Andy
Date:  Monday, August 2
Instructor:  Andy Watson
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  1 seat now available!
Join Andy for a fresh take on breakfast.  Calling upon his knowledge from the farm as to what's fresh now, Andy has created a group of breakfast dishes for you that include an Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Goat Cheese Fritatta, and more.
Tuesday Lunch:  Pizza on the Grill
Date:  Tuesday, August 3 12:30-2:00pm
Instructor:  Susie Feest
Class Fee:  $25.00
Availability:  1
Join Susie for a TUESDAY lunch off the grill!  Learn to prepare pizzas, and then let your imagination help create them yourself at home.  Susie is planning a Portobella, Basil, tomato and fresh Mozzarella Pizza; Bacon, Feta and Calamata Olive with herbs Pizza; and a dessert pizza with chocolate, carmel and salted cashews. 
Artisan Breads in 5 Minutes
Date:  Wednesday, August 4
Instructor:  Carl Povlick
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  sold out (again!)
Carl is inspired after reading the book, Artisan Breads in Five Minutes, and wants to share what he has learned with you.  Tonight, he will focus on brioche dough, a sweet dough, and how to use it in recipes.  Enjoy fresh breads every day with these easy methods.  All bread makers--and bread lovers!-- will love this class! 
Grillmania 2!
Date:  Thursday, August 5
Instructor:  Laurie Conrad
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  cancelled
Laurie is back at the grill again tonight!  Join her to change up your grilling routine with this menu with a Mediterranean twist.  Planned dishes include:  Greek Yogurt Marinade for Lamb or Pork and Tabouli; Grilled Bananas Foster Sundaes. 
Friday Farm Fresh Lunch
Date:  Friday, August 6  12:30-2:00pm
Instructor:  Jill McLeod
Class Fee:  $25.00
Availability:  10
Jill is back, straight from the Stoughton Farmer's Market, where she has selected the freshest items to share with you for lunch.  Her menu will be dictated by what she will find at the market, so come be surprised and learn what to do with the fresh produce of the season.
Samosas and Summer Pakistani Supper
Date:  Thursday, August 12
Instructor:  Huma Siddiqui
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  sold out???  call for information
Join Huma, also known as the Samosa Queen, for a dinner featuring one of her favorite treats, Samosas!  Learn how to make these Pakistani staples, and enjoy a dinner of Sajji Chicken with fire-roasted tomatoes and garlic; basmati rice with red peppers, cloves and cinnamon; and of course, Raita, a creamy yogurt side dish and dip.