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Monday, October 17, 2011

New classes from The Polka Dot pantry

The Polka Dot Pantry 
presents...

The Fall Class Schedule:

Freeze Ahead Baking
From a one sweet dough make Tropical Orange rolls, Cinnamon Rolls and freeze ahead Dinner Rolls.
Skills Covered: mixing & shaping sweet dough with fruits, nuts, & spices. 
Take home recipes and dinner rolls.
Thursday, November 3rd – 7 p.m. $20
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The Whole Enchilada
Enchiladas rolled or stacked with chicken & pork fillings,
with Red or Green sauces, Fire roasted salsa & Fiesta rice. 
Learn about Chiles, Moles/Sauces, Salsa roasting
Thursday, October 27th 7 p.m. $25
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Asian Fusion
Summer Rolls, Pot-Stickers & Stir-Fry.
Skills Covered: Asian ingredients, rice paper and wonton wrappers, 
simple knife skills. Take home stir-fry sauce
Saturday, October 29th 6 p.m. $40/couple
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“Souped Up” Supper
Creamy “hot” Butternut, Potato Leek Soup
Crockpot Stew, Chicken Enchilada Chowder, Meatball Soup, 
just a few of the soups, stews and chowders to explore.
Add crusty bread for a “souped up” supper.
Skills: Stocks & broths, Stove-top & Crock pot.
Tuesday, November 1st – 7 p.m. $20
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What’s For Dinner? – Holiday Style
Beat Holiday stress with menus & simple recipes
to get dinner on the table. Take home recipes and a plan.
Skills: menu plan; ingredient prep. grocery strategies.
Wed. November 9th 7 p.m.  $20
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Sugarplum Sweets
Creamy caramels, Chocolate fudge, brittles and bark!
Learn to make these candiess from scratch. 
Take home a box of delicious hand-made candies.
Skills: The “how and why” of sugar crystals
Temperatures & Thermometers
Thursday, November 10th  - 7 p.m.  $25
Thursday, December 15th – 7 p.m. $25
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Pies of All Sizes
Pocket pies, All-American Pie, European Tart
Skills Covered: Flour Types, “how” pastry works, pastry varieties/methods; 
mixing and shaping pastry, fillings & baking. Take home pastry ready to bake.
Tuesday, November 15th  - 7 p.m.  $20
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“Talkin’ Turkey”
The entire class is dedicated to demystifying how to cook the perfect turkey. 
Topics include various ways to flavor the turkey, including brines and rubs. 
Learn oven and grill roasting for perfect Thanksgiving Day bird.
Skills: Roasting poultry, Thermometers, gravy making.
Wednesday, November 16th – 7 pm  $25
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Holiday Breads
Learn the secrets of traditional Holiday breads.
Wow your guests with Cinnamon Babka, braided Challah, 
German Stolen or whole wheat Chocolate Cherry,
Skills: sweet dough, mixing, shaping and enriching 
with fruits, nuts, and spices. 
Take home your own loaf of a special bread.
Tuesday, November 29th  - 7 p.m.  $20
Tuesday December 14th – 7 p.m. $20
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The Great Cookie Exchange
Get in the Christmas Cookie spirit. 
Learn tips, and techniques of great cookie baking. 
Twix, PayDay, Tropical Macaroons, Peppermint Snowballs, 
White Chocolate Cranberry Bars with Holiday Wassail & Spiced Cocoa. 
Go home with a sampler of cookies and recipes.
Thursday, December 1st  - 7 p.m.  $20
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Artisan Breads from the Hearth
Make “hearth style” Artisan Breads from your home oven. 
Using whole grains and a recipe that allows you to have 
fresh baked bread in minutes not hours.
Skills Covered: Grain nutrients explained; Yeast 101; 
functions of basic ingredients; 
“no-knead” techniques; 
Take home recipes with your loaf of an Artisan Bread
Tuesday - December 6th – 7 p.m.  $20
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This Little Piggy is Better Brined
We will learn how to make sure the lean pork loin is moist 
every time using a flavorful brine...it's all about osmosis! 
Roasted vegetables and colorful Pilaf make it unforgettable
Skills: Brines for meat, roasting vegetables and pilaf cookery 
Recipes and a packet of rub seasoning for you.
Thursday - December 8th  7 p.m. $20
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Jr. Chef – Gingerbread House
Icing and decorations will be provided for your jr. Chef 
to decorate a darling little Gingerbread House.
A delicious holiday tradition from The polka Dot Pantry
Ages 10 – 14 (limit of 6 participants)
Thurs. - December 22nd - 10 a.m. $15
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Reserve your spot with Julie today!
 801-643-5156 or rdill752@msn.com

1 comment:

Kellie and Brian said...

We'll be around for the candy one and gingerbread house one - can I be your back stage assistant? I'll run out when the camera isn't rolling and wipe all the spills. You will have your own tv show by then, right? If not, still put me to work!