
Sample Menus for Classes in My Home or Yours
Home for the Holidays (choose up to 3 items)
Summer in the Mediterranean (choose up to 3 items)
Soup for You (choose up to 3 items)
Amazing Asian (choose up to 3 items)
Pizza Party
Vegetarian (Choose up to 3 items)
Mediterranean, Take 2 (choose up to 3 items)
Thai Time (Choose up to 3 items)
French (Choose up to 3 items)
Little Bit of Italy
Appetizers (Choose up to 3 items)
Gluten Free (Choose up to 3 items)
Sweets for the Sweet (choose up to 3 items)
Beginning Basics- these dishes are ideal for someone just getting started (choose up to 3 items)
Home for the Holidays (choose up to 3 items)
- Cheesy Mushroom Phyllo Triangles
- Cheese Stuffed Dried Figs
- Maple Roasted Carrots in Tahini Sauce with Pomegranate & Pistachios (Vegan)
- Pumpkin Cranberry Coffeecake
- Spinach, Apple, Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Mustard Dressing (Vegan)
- Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cabbage, Mint and Pomegranates (Vegan)
- Cornbread Apple Stuffing
- Indian Corn Pudding
- Easy Peasy Cranberry Sauce (Vegan)
- Roasted Root Veggies with Lemon and Rosemary (Vegan)
- Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
- Pumpkin Cranberry Coffeecake
- Pumpkin Biscotti
- Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
- Pumpkin Walnut Praline Bars
Summer in the Mediterranean (choose up to 3 items)
- Pasta with Fresh Tomato, Basil, Garlic
- -or-
- Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce
- Socca- a gluten free, chickpea based flatbread that’s really popular in the South of France. It makes a great appetizer, especially when enjoyed with a glass of Rosé! (Vegan)
- -or-
- Homemade Grilled Flatbreads topped with:
- Homemade Ricotta Cheese, Figs in Balsamic Syrup and Fresh Greens
- Red Grape, Polenta & Olive Oil Cake
Soup for You (choose up to 3 items)
- Avgolemono: if you like lemons, this Greek soup will be your new go-to comfort food!
- Pozole: an easier, but just as tasty version of the Mexican pork classic
- Lentil, Spinach and Sausage: just my personal favorite
- Tom Yum: Spicy Thai lemongrass deliciousness
- Tortilla: Another fabulous Mexican classic...amazing on a cold night!
- Roasted Carrot: sooo easy, nutritious and delicious (Vegan)
- Curried Red Lentil and Coconut: yummmm (Vegan optional)
- Asian Chicken Noodle: just what the doctor ordered
Amazing Asian (choose up to 3 items)
- Char Siu Bao (Chinese Barbecue Pork Buns)
- Potstickers w/ground Turkey, Carrots, Cabbage and Sweet/Spicy Mint Sauce
- Sweet/Spicy Thai Pasta (Vegan optional)
- Chicken Chow Mein (Vegetarian or Gluten Free Optional)
- Cold Sesame Noodles (just like in your favorite Chinese restaurant!)
- Mango Upside-Down Cake
Pizza Party
- Homemade Pizza Dough, which we will either grill or bake (your choice)
- Your choice of up to 10 toppings
- Greek or Fattoush (Mediterranean) Salad (Vegan optional)
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit Crisp, made with Oatmeal Cookie Topping, and served with Ice Cream
Vegetarian (Choose up to 3 items)
- Cauliflower “rice” Burrito bowl (also Vegan)
- Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce- skip that trip to Trader Joe's!
- Lentil or Cauliflower Tabouli (also Vegan)
- Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze (also Vegan)
- Quinoa and Red Pepper Chili (also Vegan)
- Chickpea Stew-can be served over quinoa, brown rice or other grain. (also Vegan)
- Tofu Scramble with Kale and Sweet Potatoes (also Vegan)
- Veggie Burgers (which also double as a great taco/enchilada filling) (also Vegan)
- Vegetarian "Meatballs" with Marinara Sauce
- Moroccan Carrot & Quinoa Salad (also Vegan)
- Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine (also Vegan)
- Falafal with Homemade Flat Breads (this counts as 2 items)
- Red Lentil Kofta Patties (also Vegan)
- Lentil/Brown Rice Burgers- My carnivore husband actually LOVES these!
- Grilled Veggie Lasagna
- Lentil/Barley/Beet Veggie Burgers- NEW, they're terrific & taste really "meaty" (also vegan)
- Greek Style Pasta Salad- light and so flavorful (Vegan optional)
- Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce- the ultimate comfort food
- Corn and Cheese Empanadas
Mediterranean, Take 2 (choose up to 3 items)
- Chicken and Veggie Couscous -or- Chicken Shawarmas
- Homemade Pita Bread -or- Soft Flatbreads -or- No Yeast Flatbreads
- Hummus with fresh Veggies (Vegan)
- Fresh Berry and Ricotta Tart
- Sicilian Whole Orange Cake
Thai Time (Choose up to 3 items)
- Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)- Can you say spicy?! Possibly my favorite dish ever.
- Pad Thai
- Pad See Ew
- Lettuce Wraps filled with Sweet/Spicy Ground Turkey and Veggies (Gluten Free)
- Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps (without the Turkey) (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Tom Kha Coconut Soup
- Fresh Shrimp or Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
- Sweet/Sticky Coconut Rice with Mango (Vegan)
French (Choose up to 3 items)
- Gougeres (little savory cream puffs with cheese, chives and red bell peppers)
- Mushroom, Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Galette (a rustic savory tart)
- Coq au Vin- Chicken and Veggies in Red Wine Sauce, served over Noodles
- Cream Puffs filled with Pastry Cream and drizzled with Chocolate
- Crepes with your choice of fillings, either sweet or savory
- Individual Chocolate Soufflés
Little Bit of Italy
- Homemade Pasta
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Almond Cantucci- little "biscotti" like cookies. I actually snagged the recipe in Lucca Italy! They're traditionally dipped in Vin Santo, a sweet Italian wine. Soo good!
Appetizers (Choose up to 3 items)
- Bacon wrapped, Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos (Gluten Free)
- Roasted Eggplant Dip- "Baba Ghanoush" (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Mini Veggie Frittatas
- Easy Foccacia Bread served with "Piatti's Style" Garlic Dip
- Black Bean/Corn Cakes with Guacamole (Vegetarian)
- Homemade Hummus, with Veggies for dipping (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Potstickers w/Ground Turkey, Carrots, Cabbage and Sweet/Spicy Mint Sauce
- Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp, Veggies and Peanut Sauce (Gluten Free)
- Zucchini & Sweet Potato Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli (Vegetarian)
- Asian Style Turkey Meatballs
- Lettuce Wraps filled with Sweet/Spicy Ground Turkey and Veggies (Gluten Free)
- Easy Cheese, Veggie & Quinoa Bites (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Bacon Wrapped Dates, stuffed with Manchego Cheese (Gluten Free)
- Mexican Street Corn Dip (Vegetarian)
- Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Gougeres (savory mini French Cheese Puffs) (Vegetarian)
- Lebanese Style Rolled Grapeleaves (with rice and ground beef) (Gluten Free)
- CPK's Southwest Chicken "Egg Rolls"
- Onion, Bacon and Spinach Tart
- Pretzel Bites filled with Cheese (Vegetarian)
- Fig and Olive Tapenade (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Turkey, Cranberry and Brie Egg Rolls
- 2 Bite Empanadas
- Buffalo Style Cauliflower (NOT for the faint of heart!)
Gluten Free (Choose up to 3 items)
- Migas- a heavenly mixture of Eggs, Cheese, Corn Tortillas and Spices. Real comfort food!
- Pad Thai with Rice Noodles and Chicken
- Shrimp with Corn Grits
- My favorite Granola
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cranberry Banana Breakfast Cookies
- Black Bean Burgers
- Vietnamese Fried Rice
- Lentil/Brown Rice Burgers- My carnivore husband actually LOVES these!
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Shakshuka- Israeli comfort dish of Eggs, Cheese, Tomato Sauce and Kale or Spinach
- Beet Based Veggie Burgers- my newest (and I think best) take on a meat free burger
- Socca- a gluten free, chickpea based flatbread that’s popular in the South of France. It makes a great appetizer, especially when enjoyed with a glass of Rosé!
- Cajun Style Shrimp and Rice
Sweets for the Sweet (choose up to 3 items)
- Chocolate Tart with Oreo Crust- a chocolate lover's dream and so easy to make!
- Fresh Fruit Galette- a "rustic" pie with the seasonal fruit of your choice
- Scones, your choice of Chocolate Chip, Lemon Poppy Seed or Apricot White Chocolate
- Fruit Tart with Cheesecake filling
- Individual Chocolate Soufflés
- Blackberry (or other fruit) Upside-down Cake
- Cream Puffs
- Chocolate Lava Cakes
- Red Grape, Polenta & Olive Oil Cake
- Bananas Foster
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Pumpkin Cranberry Coffeecake
- Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Cheesecake Bars
- Pie (what's your favorite?) with Homemade Crust
- Sicilian Whole Orange Cake
- Mangoes Flambé, served over ice cream- easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Beginning Basics- these dishes are ideal for someone just getting started (choose up to 3 items)
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
- Chicken, Kale, Quinoa and Veggie Salad
- Seasonal Fruit (berries, stone fruit, apples, etc.) Crisp with Oatmeal Cookie Topping
- Roast Carrot Soup: Delicious, simple and incredibly nutritious (Vegan)
- Lentil, Spinach and Kielbasa Soup: Beautiful, comforting, and a class favorite
- Marinara Sauce (Vegan)
- Fresh Garlicky Tomato Basil Sauce (Vegan)
- Turkey or Beef Meatballs
- Chicken & Veggie Fried Rice
- Thai Peanut Pasta Salad (Vegan optional)
- Easy and Delicious Whole Roast Chicken
- Cauliflower Fried "Rice"- Also Gluten Free, and can be made Vegetarian