Summer 2008 classes (these classes are the last ones to be held for the Summer 2008 semester)
Seafood and Pineapple Curry - #1501
Impress your family and friends with this delicious and simple, one-pot Thai curry using seafood or chicken, pineapple and an assortment of vegetables. We’ll use fresh herbs such as lemon grass, kiffir leaves, basil, onions and garlic. Make it the main course for your next potluck or dinner party. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim
fri., Aug. 15 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave, Modesto
Curry Tonight- Healthy Indian Cooking - #1375
Come join us for a morning of creative and healthy Indian cooking. Discover Indian cuisine with amazing flavors and simple recipes. We will be making Curried Brown Rice Salad, Spinach and Chickpea Fritters, Tamarind and Carrot Chutney, and Mango Lassi. Spiced Indian Chai will start the morning. Bring your aprons since we will cook and eat together. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Mohini Rabine
Sat., Aug. 16 (1 session)
9:30-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Pad Thai - Thai Style Stir Fried Noodles - #1374
Come and learn how to make delicious Pad Thai with choice of shrimp, chicken or pork. The rice noodles are stir-fried with eggs, fried Tofu and Pad Thai sauce, combining hot or mild, sour/sweet and salty flavors. The Pad Thai can be prepared for vegetarians by adding more Tofu instead of meat. $15 material fee paid to instructor in class.
Keo Silim
Fri., Aug. 29 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
The Kitchen as Your Friend! - #1643
Peggy Gardiner, former manager of multi- million dollar estates, will explain how to cook simple, healthy, and quick meals. During the first session, you will also learn how to casually entertain at home, menu planning, shopping lists, and how food should be stored. During the second session we will roast a chicken, create a delicious pasta salad, and toss a tasty salad. Learn what preparations can be done in advance and how. We will also discuss dishes, flatware, glasses, cooking pots, pans, small kitchen appliances and kitchen organization. Lecture material provided. $5 material fee paid to instructor. See Peggy’s other Home Management classes.
Peggy Gardiner
Tues. & Thurs., Oct. 14 & 16
6:00-9:00 p.m. $49
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
Beginning Cake Decorating - #0531
Learn the basic way to bake a cake and the basics of cake decorating. This beginning class uses 1/2 of a sheet cake board to practice pressure and control techniques. Borders, flowers and icing a cake. You will only be required to bring one cake on the 6th day of class. $12 material fee for board & icing paid to instructor at first class. Ask for supply list - Please bring the following supplies to class: Decorating Tips #3, 4, 7, 11, 16, 30, 47, 67, 71, 81, 104, 136, 190 and 199; 1 coupling; 1 8" decorating bag, 1 #7 flower nail; 1 Lily Flower Nail Set, 1 washcloth, 1 cookie sheet and a zip lock bag.
Patsy Laws
Tues., Sept. 16-Oct. 28 (7 sessions)
6:00-8:00 p.m. $65
John Muir Hall, Room 161
Curry Tonight An Evening of Indian Appetizers - #1668
Come join us for delicious Indian Samosas with Tamarind and Mint chutney. Samosa is a traditional Indian appetizer: Flaky pastry, filled with potatoes, choice of meat and delicate spices. We will make a vegetarian and meat combinations with choice of whole wheat pastry options. We will top the evening with mango lassi and chai tea. Bring your appetite and enthusiasm. $15 material fee paid to instructor in class.
Mohini Rabine
Fri., Sept. 19 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Thai Stir-Fried Seafood with Mixed Vegetables - #1737
Come and experience exotic Thai herbs stir-fried with Squids, Shrimp and Scallops. You can create your own stir-fry, using whatever meat you prefer and prepared to your taste, hot or mild. You will learn using ingredients of Thai Herbs with Kaffir lime leaves, curry leaves, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, onions and assorted basils. A variety of mixed vegetables such as asparagus, assorted chilies and bell peppers will be added to the stir fry. Menu will be served on Jasmine steamed white rice and sticky rice with mango. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim
Sat., Sept. 20 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
French Coq Au Vin (French chicken stewed in red wine) & Poires pochees au vin et au miel - #0542
This popular stew is one of the top national dishes of France. Learn how simple it is to prepare the best "Coq au vin" you’ll ever taste. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner for two or for a crowd during the Holiday season. You’ll also learn to prepare "poires pochées", poached pears in honey wine, a very simple and elegant way to complete this culinary exploration to France. Bring your partner, friend or family for an evening out full of fun with great cooking and good eating. Champagne will be served with dessert for 21+ years old. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Annie Henrich
Fri., Sept. 26 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Thai Beef and Salmon Fish Jerky with Fresh Asian Herbs - #1738
Beef and Fish Jerky’s are the perfect snack, good for parties, camping or any outdoor activities. You can prepare them in advance and freeze or seal it in air tight containers for later use. Learn to make from scratch, hand slice technique, using different parts of beef and variety of fish. Will be marinated with variety of exotic sauce along with fresh herbs, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and roasted ground chili (hot or mild). After it’s dry, beef and fish jerky can be baked in oven or pan fried. Menu will be served over Jasmine steamed rice along with Green papaya salad with chili and lime. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim
Fri., Oct. 17 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Curry Tonight - Morning of Warm Lentil Soups & Traditional Indian Naan Breads & Cucumber Spice Salad - #1667
I will guide you through preparing healthy Indian soups with amazing blend of spices. A nutritious meal for the entire family. Hope to see you there. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Mohini Rabine
Sat., Oct. 18 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Chinese Dim Sum Appetizers - #1651
Szechwan chicken steamed bun, shiu-mai pork & shrimp and crab Rangoon wonton. Learn to make delicious Chinese Dim Sum or "Heart’s Delights" that are tiny dishes served in teahouses in Chinatown. Hands-on cooking from scratch is fun and easy. Annie will show you how to make fluffy white Szechwan chicken steamed bun, pork & shrimp shiu-mai dumpling using authentic bamboo basket steamer and the popular crab Rangoon, a crab & cream cheese filled deep fried wonton. You will savor your own creations with different types of dipping sauces and sip on hot Jasmine tea for a true experience in Chinese cooking. Bring an apron. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Annie Henrich
Sat., Nov. 1 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
French Desserts - #1648
Peitis Pots au Chocolat (small chocolate cream pots) & Oeufs à la Neige (snow eggs) or Iles Flottantes (floating islands). Two classic and irresistible French desserts to make at home to impress your friends and family. Annie will show you how to make these old fashioned little pots of high quality chocolate and cream baked to just melt-in-your-mouth silkiness. You will also learn how "Oeufs à la Neige", a very traditional French dessert, is made by putting together puffed meringues on top of a vanilla custard sauce, drizzled with crunchy caramel and sprinkled with sliced almonds. Very easy but "oo-la-la", so very French! $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Annie Henrich
Sat., Nov. 15 (1 sessions)
9:30-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Pad Thai with Coconut Milk - #1739
Come and try something new. Keo will show you how to make one of the most famous noodle dishes in Thailand. Pad Thai sauce can be prepared in advance and frozen, which makes it quick and easy when ready to do stir fry. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim
Fri., Nov. 14 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Curry Tonight - Curried Baked Chicken, Cranberry Chutney, Pumpkin Kheer (pudding) - #0534
Learn how to entertain this holiday with Indian Cuisine. We will prepare creamy curried baked chicken, topped with cranberry chutney. The dessert is pumpkin kheer prepared with a delicate blend of cloves and cardamom. Bring your apron and appetite. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Mohini Rabine
Sat., Nov. 22 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Chocolate Candy Making #7292
Learn how easy it is to make your own Molded Santa’s and Christmas Trees, Holiday chocolate lollipops, chocolate truffles, chocolate dried fruit and nut clusters. The art of candy making could become a holiday tradition for your family and friends for years to come. $15 material fee paid to the instructor at class.
Annie Henrich
Sat., Dec. 6 (1 session)
2:00-5:00 p.m. $25
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
Grilled Fish - Three Different Flavor Choices - #1736
Learn to make delicious Grilled fish from scratch using sea bass, halibut and salmon. Our first flavor will use grilled ginger, garlic, onions, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves with olive oil on salmon; for the second flavor we will use grilled fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, teriyaki sauce and basil on halibut; the third flavor will be a black bean sauce over sea bass. Fish will be served on jasmine steamed rice, along with garden salads. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim
Sat., Dec. 13 (1 session)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25
Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave.
