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Please look for Gina doing classes at Central Market and at private homes. Gina is busy with catering, personal chef work and tending to her family.Gina and Ken's lovely daughters, Dee Dee and Wynne have graduated from High School and Gina wants to spend time with them and her husband as they anticpate the next phase of their and Gina and Ken's lives. It has been a blast for us all! Please look forward to the next phase of Gina's Kitchen, whatever that may be.

Tata,

Gina

8/2007

gina@ginaskitchen.com

Class Archives

"Dinner With Friends"

Judd Servidio

Appetizer:
Steamed chicken dumplings with sweet chili dipping sauce
1st course:
Fried Onion salad napoleon with blue cheese and iceberg
2nd course:
Cedar planked salmon with gremolata and mustard cream
3rd course:
Lemon and caramel soufflé

"Some Like it Hot!"

With Carla Gonsalves

Welcome drink: Watermelon juice ˆ Crushed watermelon with a hint of rosewater
Pork Vindaloo ˆ tender cubes of pork marinated overnight in a spicy paste and finished with vinegar and tamarind
Gobi Sookha ˆ Cauliflower florets stir fried with green chilies, spices and fresh cilantro
Rice Pulao ˆ basmati rice cooked to perfection with onions and dry spices
Mango pudding - cool down your palate with a refreshing mango dessert

"Endless Summer Produce "

With singer-songwriter, Trish Murphy

As in "endless" supply of fresh summer produce and
herbs and how to use them . Gina and Trish will be going to Boggy Creek Farms the day of class to see what looks great and is available and Trish will create a vegetarian menu from there..

....and sing a song or two

Story Stock: A Pocket Full of Yum!

JJ Langston and Author, Liz Garton Scanlon

Ages 5-8

Two moms armed with words and a whisk are cookin' up some literary licks for your kids! In this two-hour workshop, young chefs immerse themselves in all things pockety -- from pita treats to fruit tarts. Inspired by the picture book A SOCK IS A POCKET FOR YOUR TOES, the activities and menu are creatively linked -- engaging kids through art and cooking for a memorable afternoon. With an emphasis on healthy foods that are fun to make and delicious to eat, Story Stock instructors help kids create a platter full of truly yummy pockets . "Parents -- enjoy the afternoon off!"

 

"How To Keep A Well-Stocked Pantry"

with Dana Drutz

Spinach and Tofu Dumplings with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce

Porcini Mushroom, White Bean, and Tomato Ragu with Farfalle Coconut-Curried Chicken with Peas and Potatoes

Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Tartar Sauce

"The Creative BBQ"

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese Crumbles

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Pineapple-Avocado Salsa

Grilled Polenta Topped with Tomatoes,

Mozzarella, and Basil

Chimichurri Skirt Steak and Grilled Bananas

"Vegetarian BBQ Sidekicks"

Grilled Corn with Chipotle Lime-ButterGrilled SweetPotatoes and Scallionswith Apple-Thyme Vinaigrette

Grilled Baby Bellas Stuffed with Lemon-Herbed Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Apples, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Wine Components Tasting Class

with Amy Gerber of Vino VeritasThis class is a hands and nose-on experience that will guide you through the basic elements of wine using a very methodical approach to tasting and smelling wine. Everyone comes to the table with thesame ability to smell and taste wine. This class makes it both easy and fun to train your brain to recognize wines' aromas and bouquets.

In this class, we use ingredients such as strong tea, sugar water, and citric acid to demonstrate where on the tongue you feel wines' most essential elements: tannin, sugar, alcohol and acidity and how these all come together to create a balanced wine. Light, paired appetizers will be provided.

$50 per person,Bring your own wine glass

South Indian Cooking with Nalini Mohan

Cabbage Pakoras (Fritters) Capsicum-Lentil Scramble Roast on White/Brown

Basmati Rice

Spicy Noodle and Vegetables Uppma

April 6, 6:30-8:30pm

With Dana Drutz

"Celebrate Spring with Asparagus"

Asparagus Soup with Lemon Cream

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears

Roasted Asparagus with Minted Lemon Aioli,

Feta, and Pine Nuts

Grilled Asparagus and Halloumi Cheese Skewers

Moroccan Gourmet with Laila

Marinated Olives

Zaalouk, eggplant with garlic,tomato and aromatic spices

Harira, traditional Moroccan Soup with Lamb

Tagine Rebaty with chicken, and Moroccan spices

Fresh Bread by Laila

February 19, 6-8pm

Veggie Meals for the Soul

with Dana Drutz

Hearty White Bean and Farfalle Soup with Parmesan Polenta Bites

The Best Dang Veggie Sammich Ever

Cauliflower,Peas, and Potatoes with Coconut-Curry Tomato Sauce

Roasted Eggplant Napoleans

February 9, 6:30p

Thai Cooking

With Jam Sanichat

Vegetarian Eggrolls

Pad Thai

Lemongrass Soup

Chicken with Thai Basil

Valentine's Day 7pm

Aphrodisiac Foods for your Sweetie

With Dana Drutz and Bill Chambers

Poached Fig & Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Crumbles

Heart Shaped Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Raviolis with White Wine and Sage Butter Sauce

Cranberry-Almond Chocolate Dipped Biscotti

Spicy Spiked Coffee

Sunday,January 22, 3-6,pm

Fundraiser for the Finca Project: A Non-Profit Reforestation Project

Presented by Eliot Logan-Hines and Company: Join us at Gina's Kitchen for a fun afternoon exploring the ecological and economic issues facing tropical rainforests today with traditional cuisine, live music,dancing, y mas!

A $25 donation is suggested for reservations, as space is limited for this Gina's Kitchen exclusive event. contact@fincaproject.com or 512.236.0705 or gina@ginaskitchen.com to confirm your space!

 

Quick Healthy Cooking

With Dana Drutz

Miso Glazed Grilled Salmon

Grilled Portabellas with Creamy Balsamic Aioli over Arugula Greens

Chicken Chimichurri with Grilled Bananas

Chipotle-Crab Quesadilla with Verde-Corn Salsa

Thanksgiving Sides
With Dana Drutz

Creamy Portabella & Walnut Bruschetta

Mandarin-Orange Cranberry Sauce

Pumpkin Orzo Pasta Salad

Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers with Cilantro

Maple Glazed Baked Pears a la Mode

Wednesday, November 2 @ 6:30PM

Vegetarian Thai Cooking

With Jam Sanichat

Spicy Lemongrass Soup

Eggplant with Basil

Glass Noodle Salad

Green Curry with Tofu

Mango Sticky Rice

Thursday, November 3 @ 6:30PM

South Indian Cooking
With Nalini Mohan

Vegetable Curry Wraps

Rasam Soup- Light Spiced Tomato and Lentil with Cilantro Leaves

Cocomut Rice Seva Sweet Semolina Pudding with Cardamom and Cashews

Saturday, November 12 @ 6:30PM

September

Pasta Series
With Alex Ralston
Class One:
Fresh Pasta - Working with Cut Pastas
(Spaghetti, Fettucine, & Talgliatelle)

*Basic Pasta dough recipe
*Rolling & cutting the dough into Spaghetti,
Fettucine, & Tagliatelle

Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic,Tomato, and
Crushed Red Pepper
Fettucine with Chives, Granna Padano,& Asparagus Veloute
Tagliatelle Carbonara
(Bacon, Cream, Egg Yolks &Parmesan)

Class Two:
Fresh Pasta - Working with filled pastas
(Ravioli and Tortelloni)

*Basic pasta dough recipe
*Rolling out the dough, filling, and cutting the shapes

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter,
Sage, & Granna Padano
Goat Cheese Tortelloni with Sweet Peas,
Pearl Onions, Smoked Bacon Lardons, & Mint

Thai Cooking
With Jam Sanichat


Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Spicy Beef with Garlic, Chili Paste & Thai Basil

Panang Curry with Chicken

Mango and Sticky Rice

Jasmine rice
( Perfect Rice Without a Rice Cooker)

Thursday, Sept 29 @ 6:30

October

Quick Healthy Cooking
With Chef Dana Drutz

Jalapeno-Balsamic Pan Seared Tilapia

Apricot-Lamb Couscous with Almonds & Mint Chutney

Spinach & Pine Nut Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms Topped with Fresh Parmesan

Coconut Sorbet with Blackberry Compote

Wednesday, October 5 @ 6:30PM

Couples Cooking
With Chef Dana Drutz & Sidekick - Bill Chambers

Mini Caesars in Parmesan Cups

Fluffy Crab Cakes with Cream Chive Aioli

Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Tomato Sauce &
Crumbled Feta

Affogato Mocha

Thursday, October 6 @ 6:30PM

"A Mediterranean Cook Out"
With Chefs Gina Burchenal and Dana Drutz
Crispy Zesty Artichoke Crostini

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with
Champagne Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese

Grilled Polenta w/ Eggplant Tapenade

Meditteranean Pita Wrap w/ Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Capellini with Smokey Lobster Cream Sauce

"Indian cooking - SWAGATAM "
"Swagatam" translates to "welcome,"
symbolizing the coming of spring.

With Nalini Mohan
Mint Rice & Yogurt Salad (Pudina Pulav & Raita)
Medley of Sauteed Vegetables in Indian
Herbs & Spices (Poriyal)
Sweet Vermicelli Dessert- (Payasam)
Papads with Pudina Chutney

(Roasted Crispies with Mint Chutney

 

"Vegetarian Thai Cooking"
With Jam Sanitchat

Vegetable Egg rolls
Drunken Noodles
Wild Mushroom Salad with Roasted Rice
Eggplant with Thai Basil

"Leap Forward Cooking"
Avoid the Modern Deficiency: Feed Your Family the Critical Carbohydrates.Gain the nutrition savvy and cooking Skills needed to prepare healthy meals for the whole family.

With Mark Anthony, Ph.D. and Emily Crumpton, A.O.S

"Taste of Marrakesh"
Learn about the culinary traditions and cultures of Morocco. Ginette Jordan will share some of her favorite dishes:
Pickled Lemons
(everyone gets a jar of their own to take home)
Salade Jardiniere
Baked Salmon with Vegetables
Moroccan Chicken and Green Olives
Couscous with Vegetables and Broth

"Vino e Formaggio: A Luxury Tour of Italian Wine and Cheese"
With The Cheese Mistress, Elizabeth Bland

"From Tapas to Topless: Liven up your Party"
With Chef Dana Drutz

A fabulous menu featuring:
Saffron Roasted Potatoes
Zesty Artichoke Crositinis
Garlicky Shrimp Tostada Towers
Topless Tomatoes and
Topless Raspberry Tarts

"A Complete Thai Meal"
With Jam Sanitchat
Shrimp Cakes
Panang Curry
Stir-Fried Asparagus with Shrimp
Jasmine Rice
Mango and Sticky Rice

"The Gourmet Freezer"
Come and enjoy an evening with Gina, Dana, and JJ at our kitchen learning to cook while packing up food to take home and stick in your freezer for the week.You will make and take home 3 different entrees, 4 servings each, receive recipes and taste what you make. Bring some wine if you like.This class has limited space so call and make your reservations early .


"Tantalizing Tastes to Tempt your Sweetie"
Featuring:
Foodie Foreplay - Sambuca Poached Figs with Ricotta and Pine Nuts and Pomegranate and Avocado Salad with Arugula Greens
Cupid's Course - Sweet n' Saucy Garlic Shrimp and Lemon Fettuccine with Asparagus
De-Lovely Delectables - Chocolate Soup
With Dana Drutz

"Dangerous Liaisons: Wine and Cheese Couplings from the Basic to the Exotic"
With The Cheese Mistress, Elizabeth Bland

"The Perfect Marriage - How to Pair Wine and Cheese"
With The Cheese Mistress, Elizabeth Bland

"Don't stress about the holiday crunch - celebrate with a fabulous Brunch!"
Relax and enjoy a delicious brunch and leave with all the recipes to do it yourself. We’ll make chilled blueberry bisque with lime tarragon garnish, shrimp cake with Mary B's famous green sauce, french toast casserole, and assorted pastries.

"Christmas Cookies"
Get in on the Holiday fun! Sheila Marie Fleming will show you classic recipes and decorating techniques to make the most ofyour cookies. Make some, eat some, and take some home for gifts!

"Holiday Appetizers"
Get ready for the Holiday season with Gina and Sheila by making Cheese and Carmelized Onion tarts, roasted Eggplant dip, curried Turkey Meatballs, tri-color Cheese Torta, and Artichoke-Parmesan Bruschetta.

"South Indian Vegetarian"
Nalini Mohan will serve up a delicious introduction to the Ayurvedic tradition in Indian cuisine. Nalini's classes can be taken as a series or individually, but they are always fun, informing, and delicious.

“Sushi for Cowards”
Sheila Fleming will show you how to beat the heat with fresh sushi recipes that anyone can make. Sushi Rolls with crab, smoked salmon and great dipping sauces.Armed only with a sharp knife and nerves of steel, we'll show you how to make short work of your opponent while blowing away your friends and family with your Japanese inspired treats and saavy. Chop, chop!

“Cocktail Party 101”
Sheila Fleming and Gina Burchenal will get you ready for the holiday party season with these classy but easy to prepare horsd'oeuvres.
* Goat Cheese and Carmelized Onion Tarts
* Basil-Walnut Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
* Roasted Eggplant Dip with Pita
* Prosciutto Melon with Honey-Mint Drizzle

"Croissant Pastry"
Starting from the finished croissant dough, students will learn to roll out the croissants, make the dough and the principles of lamination, which can be then used for puff pastry dough and Danish. Familiarity with the basics of yeasted dough is helpful.
with George Eckrich