Well Seasoned 2010
MARCH • CLASS CALENDAR

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Cook Like A Chef !! • 4 Part Basic Culinary Skills
10:00am – 1:00pm each week
All 4 for $299.00

Series 3 March 20th – Knife Skills
Knife Skills are absolutely essential in the kitchen. In this first class you will receive a Victorinox Santoku Knife and an Epicurean Cutting Board; after all, you need to have good tools to do a good job. Chef will guide you through the proper techniques of knife use, choosing the right knife for the right job, and learning the basics on sharpening, maintenance, care and storage. By the end of class, all those vegetables you skillfully chopped will end up in a delicious soup for you to enjoy. *The knife and the cutting board are yours to keep!

Series 3 March 27th – Poultry Basics
Buy a whole chicken and use the whole thing. Chef will teach you about what to look for when buying poultry and how to properly prepare it for cooking. Learn how to cut a whole chicken into pieces and how to de-bone for various preparations. After the basics are reviewed, Chef will demonstrate some different methods of cooking chicken such as braising, searing and roasting.
Bring your knife – you are going to need it !

Series 3 April 10th – Seafood Basics
Today you will learn how to get the freshest and most delicious seafood. This is not as challenging as it would seem if you have a fishmonger you trust. Getting to know your local fish market is essential to getting top quality seafood at the peak of the season. Chef will talk about buying fresh vs. frozen; when to do both and what should never be frozen. Today Chef will cut up a whole salmon and he will show you how to expertly cut filets and steaks. You will learn about purchasing, deveining and shelling prawns. All of these things can be a bit intimidating but after this you will be a pro.
Bring your Santuko knife and a boning knife if you have one.

Series 3 April 17th – Sauces & Stocks
This is your chance to take everything you learned in the last three classes and apply it in the kitchen. Sauces and stocks are important in every kitchen. We’ll start with stocks: when, how, and why. What’s this “mirepoix” everyone keeps talking about? Roasting vegetables and bones for richer stocks that can be turned into the very best soup or sauce. Basic sauces like Hollandaise and Beurre Blanc will be welcome additions to your repertoire. You will also learn the fundamentals of thickening sauces.


 

Back by popular demand Food Network Chef and host of The Main Chef Anthony Sedlak is coming back with a brand new menu
Monday March 1st, 2010
$75.00              7:00pm

Join us for another great evening with Chef Anthony Sedlak in the Well Seasoned kitchen as we explore even more great recipes from Anthony’s hit TV show and bestselling cookbook The Main.

On the menu tonight Classic French Onion Soup, Broiled Arctic Char with Olive Oil Pomme Purée and a Lobster & Caper Buerre Noisette. For dessert a fantastic Sticky Toffee Pudding. Book now, this one will sell out quickly.


 

Cooking with Boozeand Chef Dez
Tuesday March 2nd, 2010
$50.00              11:00am or 7:00pm

Do you want to do something different for St. Patrick’s Day this year? How about hosting a dinner focused on Irish Food? Come join Chef Dez in this salute to the Irish as we explore Irish cooking with a glass of Guinness beer and Dez’s twist on the following Irish recipes: classic Dublin Coddle, Colcannon with a Guinness Cream Reduction, and Irish Soda Bread – an Irish staple for any meal.


 

Indian Favourites with Chef Sunanda Banham
Monday March 8th, 2010
$50.00           11:00am or  7:00pm

This menu was written especially for you – meant to satisfy your craving for delicious Indian food at home. Tonight Chef Sunanda takes us through the recipes for some of our most favorite dishes starting with an appetizer of crispy Chicken Pakora with Chutney, Split Chickpeas with Raisins and Coconut. Radish and Potato Bhaji followed by a main course of Sunanda’s signature Butter Chicken & fresh Roti to mop up all the sauce.


 

Simply Impressive Desserts with Pastry Chef Tina Bacon
Tuesday March 9th, 2010
$50.00            11:00am or 7:00pm

You’re having a dinner party and are dreading the dessert and possibly so is your company . You serve the same stuff every time and frankly it’s getting kind of boring. Well tonight Chef Tina shows you how some simple preparations and a little planning can go along way to change up your routine. Create a signature Crème Brulee, once you have a good foundation you can create a million variations that will bring them back for more every single time. Individual Dacquoise – fancy schmancy rounds of nut meringue layered with a variety of delicious fillings, Super Extravagant Brownie Torte with Chocolate Ganache & Raspberry Coulis. Finally Apple Tartlet’s made with store bought all-butter puff pastry – the ultimate in convenience.


 

Tapas With Chef Rebecca Troelstra
Wednesday March 10th, 2010
$50.00            11:00 am or  7:00pm

Tapas – a great way to entertain...Spanish Style Appetizers or Small Plates = delicious. Chef Rebecca spent time as a youngster living in Spain with her family, these are some of her favourite recipes from that part of the world. Join us tonight as we explore the flavours of Spain. On the menu; Eggplant Dip, Ham Wrapped Potatoes, Garlic Tomatoes, Lemon Lamb Skewers, Cod and Caper Croquettes, Scallops in Saffron Sauce.


 

Pho & Other Vietnamese Favourites with Chef Thaung Yan
Wednesday March 10th, 2010
$50.00             7:00pm

Tonight Chef Thaung introduces us to some of the most popular cuisine offered at top Vietnamese restaurants. Starting off with an appetizer of Shrimp on Sugar Cane followed by traditional “Pho” a Chicken & Rice Noodle Soup with fresh sprouts and fragrant fresh basil. From there we will learn about Lemongrass Grilled Pork on Steamed Rice, Vietnamese Style Beef Stew with Tomato & Potato and a delicious take on a Vegetable Stir-Fry. For dessert, Rice Drop Pallets with Tapioca & Palm Sugar. Spice up your life tonight!


 

The South Comes North • with BBQ chef Brian Misko
Friday March 12th, 2010
$60.00              7:00pm

Tonight Brian will regale us with tales from his journey to the BBQ mother land last fall and will recreate some of the awesome recipes he enjoyed on his trip and has perfected since his return. On the menu tonight is Southern Fried Skillet Chicken, from scratch served with Extra Cheesy, Mac n Cheese. Followed by Southern Oven “Fried” Fish with a side of Baked Apples and just because he can, he us going to top it all off with Chocolate Pecan Pie. Come on down and bring your appetite, we are going to have a ton of fun.


 

Sushi Basics with Chef Ky
Monday March 15th, 2010
$50.00          7:00pm

Join Chef Ky tonight as he teaches you everything from making perfect sushi rice to rolling the quintessential California roll, maki rolls and nigiri sushi like salmon, tuna and ebi. This is a hands on class – you will be rolling your own. Bring a container to take home your leftovers and come hungry.


 

Pasta, Risotto & Gnocchi with Chef Romy Prasad
Monday March 15th, 2010
$55.00          7:00pm

Shake off that Olympic hangover with some delicious food.  Weather you are entertaining or just trying to raise the bar for your regular weeknight suppers, tonights class is loaded with great ideas and culinary inspiration.  On the menu tonight;  Garganelli Pasta with Smoked Chicken, Mushrooms, Thyme, Chillies and Goat Cheese.  Next up Baked Penne with Spicy Sausage, Eggplant, Smoked Gouda and Red Wine followed by hand rolled Gnocchi with Green Cabbage, Bacon, Mozzarella and Brown Butter Sauce (mmmmmmm bacon)  and finally  Dungeness Crab Risotto with fresh Tarragon, Parmesan and a Spicy Carrot Reduction. 


 

Cooking with Booze and Chef Dez AGAIN!
Tuesday March 16th, 2010
$50.00             11:00am or 7:00pm

Part 1 is not a prerequisite, but both classes will open your eyes, and your taste buds, to the complex flavor Guinness beer can add to a variety of recipes – even if you don’t like to drink Guinness, you will love these dishes! Tonight Chef Dez salutes the Irish as we explore Irish cooking with a glass of Guinness beer and Dez’s twist on the following classic Irish recipes: Guinness Shepherd’s Pie, Guinness Beef Stew and a Chipotle & Guinness Pasta dish to die for!


 

Duck & Other Great Ingredients from the Valley with Chef Maryse Taggart
Thursday March 18th, 2010
$50.00            7:00pm

So many people tell us that they don’t cook duck at home because it is super intimidating…they don’t know how to cut it, cook it or serve it. We are so lucky to live here in the Fraser Valley where we have access to incredible, fresh duck all year long. Tonight Chef Maryse will demonstrate how to butcher a whole duck, how to roast the bones to make delicious stocks and sauces, how to sear the breasts and confit the legs. She will served the perfectly cooked duck meat with some Braised Swiss Chard, Marinated Beet Salad with McClellan Creek Goat Cheese, and fresh Lavender Ice Cream made with Lavender from our friends at Full Bloom Farm.


 

Luscious Lemon with Pastry Chef Tina Bacon
Monday March 22nd, 2010
$50.00            11:00am or  7:00pm

Spring is in the air and a great way to brighten anyone’s day is with a fresh squeeze! Tonight is all about delicious desserts for the lemon fanatic in your life. Chef Tina will introduce you to a fantastic Shaker Lemon Pie made with the whole lemon, baked in a flaky crust. A Glazed Lemon Lavender Pound Cake, Lemon Blush Bars, Lemon Poppy Seed Cream Scones perfect for breakfast and of course the freshest Lemon Sherbet you have ever tasted. It’s going to be a fantastic class and there isn’t an orange in site !!


 

Hot Night in Madrid – Tapas Y Vino with Wine Educator & Expert John Gerum
Monday March 22nd, 2010
$50.00             7:00pm

Beat the grey sky afternoon blues and join us for a sunny trip to Spain to discover great wine and amazing tapas. Authentic tapas such as chorizo, Manchego cheese, tortilla Espanola, and spicy garlic prawns will be sampled. Sparkling cava and wines from various top quality regions will be matched to these authentic regional specialties. Guaranteed to heat up your taste buds all the way from España soleada.


 

What do I do with this stuff? Part 2 with Chef Angie Quaale, owner of Well Seasoned
Tuesday March 23rd, 2010
$50.00         11:00 am or  7:00pm

The first class was delicious, now let’s see what we can get up to....There are so many delicious products at Well Seasoned, customers often say they wished they could take home one of each just to experiment. Well, before any of these great products make it onto the shelves, Angie and the team get to take them home to play, create and experiment – if we don’t love it we don’t sell it. Tonight we will introduce you to some of our favourite products and show you how to transform them into delicious recipes for your friends and family. On the menu tonight – Truffle Buttered Popcorn for snacking while we get started with Fragrant Chilli Sweet Potato Hash with Pork, Poached Eggs and the quickest Hollandaise in the world, Pan Seared Steak with Vista D’oro infused Demi Glaze and Garlic Box Mashed Potatoes. For dessert a delicious iLove Olive Oil Cake with Strained Lemon Scented Yogurt. Participants in this class will leave with a couple of take home treats so they can re-created the recipes at home.


 

Easter Dinner with Chef Rebecca Troelstra
Wednesday March 24th, 2010
$50.00           11:00 am or  7:00pm

Not looking forward to the same old, same old Easter dinner? You can’t imagine sitting down to another plate of overcooked sage stuffing and dry turkey? Well, tonight is the night Chef Rebecca takes a fresh approach to Easter meal planning. Just like at home, when the cooking is done we will all enjoy a family style meat at the end of the class but don’t worry, you won’t have to do any dishes. The menu for this class features a perfect start with a Poached Pear Salad, Spiced Yams with Sugared Pecans, Potatoes Dauphinois, the Best Brussel Sprouts ever and of course – the Turkey de-boned and re-stuffed with a Cranberry-Pine Nut stuffing. Even the Easter bunny is going to want an invite!


 

Chinese Basics with Chef Thaung Yan
Thursday March 25th, 2010
$50.00             7:00pm

Tonight Chef Thaung recreates some of your favourite dishes guaranteed to be way better than take out. On the menu tonight is fresh made Wonton Noodle Soup with Chicken and Veggie Wontons, Shrimp Pork & Vegetable Egg Rolls, Pork & Chicken Veggie Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Pork with Root Vegetables, Cashew Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry, Fried Cod with Spicy Black Bean Sauce, Shrimp Fried Rice and for dessert a refreshing Chinese Fruit Cocktail with Red Beans & Barley.


 

Weekend Breakfasts with Chef Dez
Tuesday March 30th, 2010
$50.00           11:00 am or   7:00pm

Since everyone always looks forward to their weekends, what better way is there to start the day than with a great breakfast? Chef Dez will make your first meal of the come alive with these mouthwatering recipes: Monte Cristo Bread Pudding, Roasted Pepper Eggs Benedict, the best Mushroom Omelet, and for breakfast on the run a healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bar suitable for freezing to get you through your weekdays too!


 

French Classics with Chef Romy Prasad
Monday March 29th, 2010
$55.00           7:00pm

Picture yourself at a fantastic little bistro in the south of France, the weather is amazing, the wine is abundant and the Chef just keeps sending out one fantastic dish after another.  Well, you can re-create that experience in your own home – tonight Chef Romy will give you a crash course in French Classics starting with a fabulous first course of French Onion Soup followed by Duck Breast Salad with Grilled Mushrooms, Mixed Greens and Diablo Sauce.  Next, Grilled Tuna with Tomatoes, Garlic, Chillies, Lemon and Olive Oil followed by a hearty Beef Stew with Seasonal Vegetables and Red Wine.  For dessert a rich Chocolate Lava Cake.  Bon Appétit. !


 

Crab with Chef Karen Barnaby, Executive Chef at The Fish House in Stanley Park
Tuesday March 30th, 2010
$68.00            7:00pm

These tasty crustaceans can certainly be a little intimidating. Tonight Chef Karen Barnaby will give you a ton of great tip, tricks and secrets to cooking crab and using it as an ingredient on a more regular basis. On the menu tonight is Crab and Corn Chowder, Crab and Spinach Salad with Soy-Onion Aioli followed by Asiago & Angel Hair Pasta Crab Cakes and a Herb and Parmesan Oven Roasted Dungeness Crab. Don’t forget about the grand finale of Alaskan King Crab with Grand Marnier Butter. Delish.


 

“Heartfelt” Culinary Arts with Chef Georgia Morley
Wednesday March 31st, 2010
$50.00            11:00 am or 7:00pm

If you’ve suffered any heart problems or are looking at prevention, this is the class for you. In this class we’ll lower the fat, salt and sugar & raise the bar on flavour. We’ll braise Chicken in Plum Tomatoes and Fennel, we will poach Cod in Miso with Brown Rice Pilaf and Steamed Greens. Delight in a Pasta with a Creamy Pesto and Grilled Vegetables and finish it off with a simple Chocolate Dessert that won’t have you missing a bit of that old high fat, no good food! Let’s relish in keeping our hearts smart!!


   

OTHER EVENTS

The Well Seasoned kitchen is available for private parties!
Call today to ask for available dates and menus Groups of 10+ is a party!! 604.530.1518
#302C – 20771 Langley By-Pass, Langley, BC

Class Registration & Cancellation:

Class registration is accepted in person or over the phone. Payment is required at time of registration – visa, mastercard, debit card and cash are all accepted.

Prices published do not include tax. If you cannot make it to a class we require 48 hours notice – payments are non-refundable but you can move to another class, use the credit for in store purchases or send a friend in your place.
Gift certificates can be used for classes – they do sell out so we do recommend advance registration.