Spring Cooking Classes Taking Place at Middlebury Consignment

Middlebury Consignment, located at 1365 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury, is offering spring cooking classes in a myriad of topics.

DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN ENTREES

Wednesday, March 16th, 6-9pm-$85

• Sweet Potato, Kale and Quinoa Fritters
• Zucchini, Feta and Spinach Meatless-Balls with Tzatziki
• Curried Roasted Eggplant with Cardamon and Coconut Milk
• Polenta with fontina and Roasted Vegetables
• Roasted Pear Crumble with Fresh Cardamon Whipped Cream

SEAFOOD 101

Friday, March 18th, 6-9pm-$94

• Smoked Salmon, Corn and Potato Chowder
• Fried calamari po'boy
• Jerk Halibut with Coconut Lime Beurre Blanc
• Tuna Steaks with Garlic Tomatoes and Capers
• Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf
• Poached Pears with Spiced Caramel

FULL OF FLAVOR SPRING COMFORT FOOD

Saturday, March 19th, 6-9pm-$85

• Roasted Asparagus and Cauliflower Soup with black pepper fennel rosemary biscotti
• Smoky Roasted Chicken with Citrus Salsa (using Smoked Olive Oil)
• Truffled Mac and Cheese
• Uzbeki Spiced Carrots
• Berry Spinach Salad with Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas and Balsamic Dressing
• Mini Berry-Lavender Galettes

SPANISH TAPAS

Thursday, March 24th, 6-9pm- $85

• Crispy Shrimp Fritters
• Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes in Spicy tomato Sauce)
• Spicy Chicken Empanadas with Chorizo & Olives
• Eggplant Roulade Stuffed Goat Cheese & Plum Tomatoes

AN EVENING IN THE FRENCH QUARTER

Friday, April 1st, 6-9pm-$85

• Fried Calamari Po'Boy
• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
• Red Beans and Rice with Kickin Collard Greens
• Maple Pecan Pie with Bourbon Spiked Cream
• Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

ITALIAN SUNDAY DINNER

Sunday, April 3, 6-9pm- $85

• Penne alla vodka
• Chicken Scaloppine with Artichokes & White Wine
• Roasted Potatoes in Pesto
• Ricotta Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

LADIES NIGHT OUT! SPRING CUPCAKE MANIA

With Maria Sanchez from Sweet Marias

Thursday, April 7th, 6-9pm-$80

Grab a friend and spend a sweet evening making cupcakes with the pros at Sweet Maria's. We'll fill and decorate an assortment of cupcakes featuring buttercream, fondant, ganache and more! Spring themed cupcakes will be featured. Recipes and cupcakes for take-home.

SOUTHWESTERN SPRING DINNER

Saturday, April 9th, 6-9pm-$85

• Sundried Tomato-Orange Guacamole
• Cornbread and Chorizo Rolled Flank Steak
• Shrimp al Diablo Tacos with Mango Slaw and Chipolte-Lime Mayo
• Black Bean Huaraches with Salsa and Goat Cheese
• Green Chile Rice

SPRING IN TUSCANY

Friday, April 15th, 6-9pm-$85

• Trio of Crostini, Sweet Pea, Roasted Cherry Tomato & Cannellini Bean
• Ricotta Gnocchi with Sweet Basil Pesto
• Grilled Lemon Artichokes
• Lemon Semifreddo

EASY AS CHEESE!

Sunday, April 17th, 6-9pm-$85

• Ricotta, Indian Paneer, Fresh Mozzarella, Creme Fraiche
• Maine Lobster Savory Cheesecake Appetizer
• Grilled Fennel Pizzas with Arugula Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato
• Mesclun with a Green Goddess Creme Fraiche Dressing
• Indian Paneer with Tomato over Basmati Rice
• Winter Pasta with butternut squash, kale and burrata
• Cannoli Pie

MASTER 5 FRENCH SAUCES

Saturday, April 23rd, 6-9pm- $94

Learn how to make a classic French sauces and how to update them for the modern palate.

• Baby Greens Salad with French Dijon Vinaigrette
• Pan Seared Scallops with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce
• Seared Filet mignon with Classic Sauce Bordelaise (red wine sauce)
• Lobster mac and cheese
• Baked Apples with Caramel Sauce

CAFÉ COMFORT FOOD

Sunday, April 24th, 6-9pm-$85

You may have had some of these popular dishes at the Café. This class is in response to customers asking for our recipes. Until a cookbook is printed, this class will have to suffice for now. J Most of these 'recipes' are off-the-cuff, so this class will be an exercise in relaxed grandma-style cooking: add a little of this, a little of that until it feels just right and just tastes good.

• Appetizer: Black Bean-Sweet Potato-Kale Chili Nachos with Smoked Cheddar and Chipolte Sour Cream
• Creamy Mac and Cheese with Leeks, Pancetta and Crimini Mushrooms
• Tuscan Meatloaf Rollatini with spinach, roasted peppers and smoked mozzarella. Served with Pomodoro Sauce
• Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dried Cranberries, Pecans, Roasted Butternut Squash, Marinated Red onions and Pancetta, White Balsamic Vinaigrette Vinaigrette
• Peach Cobbler

SPRING IN PARIS

Friday, April 29th, 6-9pm-$85

• Asparagus Leek Bisque with Truffled Croutons
• Roast Boneless Leg of Lamb with Herbes, Lemon and Garlic
• Potatoes and Gruyere en Croute
• Confetti Haricot Vert and Endive a la Daniel
• Braised Lentils
• Strawberry-Frangipane Tart

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA

Thursday, May 5th, 6-9pm-$85

• Fruity Agua Fresca
• Grilled Salmon Wonton Tacos with Chipolte Lime Crema and Mango Slaw
• Pico de Gallo with Avocado and Blackened Shrimp
• Pork Chile Verde
• Red Peanut Mole Chicken Thighs
• Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Rice
• Chocoflan Cake

A TUSCAN GRIGLIATA

Saturday, May 7th, 6-9pm-$90

• Grilled Pizza with Figs, goat cheese, prosciutto, caramelized onions and Tuscan Kale, rosemary dough
• Easy Fried Artichoke Hearts with Gorgonzola Dip
• Cantaloupe, Red Onion, Toasted Walnut and Raspberry Arugula Salad
• Honey Garlic Rosemary Grilled Rabbit
• Orzo "Mac N Cheese" with Fontina, Criminis and Asparagus
• Ricotta Orange and Apricot Poundcake with Red Wine-Balsamic Strawberries

STUZZICHINI (Italian Appetizers)

Friday, May 20th, 6-9pm- $85

Duetto of Mini Pizettes :

• Truffled Mushroom Pesto, Asparagus , Fontina and Dressed Arugula
• Pancetta, Broccoli Rabe and Smoked Fresh Mozzarella
• Stuffed Baby Artichoke Hearts
• Grilled Pork Scarpiello Skewers
• Honey Balsamic Chicken Wings with Rosemary and Lemon Zest
• Crispy Polenta Bites
• Dessert: Mini Rosemary Crème Brulees with a Sorbet Prosecco Shot (one per person)

Wine, beer & cocktails are available for purchase at the class.

Visit the Middlebury Consignment website or call 203-528-0130 to register.

Cancellation Policy for Cooking Classes/Dinners:

You may cancel your registration for a class up to 72 hours in advance of the class starting time and receive a transfer to another class of equal value. To cancel a registration, contact the Culinary Manager (Rachel, Sherry or Mary) by calling 203-528-0130, Monday-Friday between 10-5pm. No refund or exchanges will be given on classes that are cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the class. The Kitchen at Whittemore Crossing reserves the right to cancel any class that fails to attract sufficient enrollment, chef illness or inclement weather. We will contact you by email or telephone and issue a full refund or you may request to be transferred to another class of your choice (depending on availability). If you miss a class due to weather-related concerns, our standard cancellation policy applies.

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