Class Schedule Spring/Summer 2006

THAI CELEBRATION DINNER MADE EASY

Thursday, April 13 7 pm $75

Students rave about our Thailand dinners. Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with our exotic mostly prepare-ahead feast: Grilled (or Broiled) Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad, Stir-Fried Beef with Thai Basil and Chile Peppers, Jasmine Scented Rice from Thailand, Curry with Shrimp and Pineapple, Lemon Grass Crème Brulée and Frosty Beer. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES 101

Tuesday, April 18 7 pm $75

By popular demand! Have fun preparing a full‑course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and presentation: Fragrant Whole Roasted Chicken, Colorful Garden Salad with Herb Dressing, Potatoes Two Ways (Roasted and Purée) and Apple Walnut Crisp. Perfect for novice or intermediate cooks. Participation.

COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT

Friday, April 21 7 pm $150/Couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Thrill your family and friends with this fabuloso wine pairing Italian dinner menu. Have fun preparing authentic quick and easy Italian specialties: Elegant Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Pepper Cream, Pasta Puttanesca with Olives, Garlic, Tomatoes and Capers, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala Scaloppini with a Mushroom Medley, Seasonal Vegetables, and Almond Cake with Flaming Amaretto. Participation.

FUN ASIAN APPETIZERS MADE EASY

Tuesday, April 25 7 pm $75

Asian appetizers are all the rage with their enticing flavors and pretty presentations. Discover our quick and easy techniques. Perfect for tasty meals, party ideas and yummy snacks: Asian Rainbow Noodles with Roast Chicken and Crunchy Vegetables in Tangy Peanut Sauce, Szechwan Dumplings with Sesame Sauce, Chinese Crispy Wontons with Sweet Sour Garlic Dipping Sauce, Thai Grilled or Pan Seared Shrimp Satay with Peanut Sauce, and a cooling dessert of Triple Orange Ice Cream Parfait with Asian Cookies and Frosty Beer and Wine. Participation.

DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT

Friday, April 28 7 pm $75

Thrill your family and friends with this fabuloso Italian dinner menu. Have fun preparing quick and easy Italian specialties: Garlic Skewered Shrimp Adriatic Style, Chicken Supremes with Prosciutto in Velvet Porcini Mushroom Sauce, Orzo Pasta, Garlic Broccoli Florets, Springtime Salad with Garden Herbs and Flowers, Homemade Amaretto di Saronno Gelato and After Dinner Flaming Amaretto. Participation.

SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY I

Tuesday, May 2 7pm $75

Students say this is one of their favorite classes! Introduce your friends to the unique tastes of Spanish hors d'oeuvres popularized by Jaleo and Las Tapas Restaurants. Learn an array of prepare-ahead dishes from the famous tapas bars of Spain: Savor Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo in Cognac, Empanadilas, Spicy Spanish Olives, Tiny Meatballs in Saffron Sauce and more. Taste a variety of fine sherries, the perfect tapas compliment. Last Fall, Tapas II sold out fast. Great for buffets, casual dinners and picnics. Participation.

FAST FISH: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO COOK FISH PERFECTLY

Friday May 5 7pm $75

Fish is more popular than ever with its exquisite taste, quick prep and health benefits. You will learn everything you need to know about marinating fish, how to judge the freshness of fish, and how to tell when fish is perfectly cooked. Students learn four easy fish cooking techniques and delectable interchangeable sauces: Elegant Salmon Scaloppini with Tart Orange Shallot Sauce, Perfect Poached Shrimp for Salads and Shrimp Cocktail, Grilled or Roasted Swordfish with Mango Salsa and Charred Tortillas, and Pan Seared Fillets with Sweet Red Pepper Caper Sauce. Discover the best seafood markets and learn creative menu and wine suggestions. Demonstration.

COUPLES: FESTIVE DINNER PARTY

Friday, May 12 7pm Couple/$150

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Heavenly Crab Soup with Sherry, Elegant Chicken Supremes with Velvet Porcini Mushroom Sauce on a Bed of Leeks, Spring Greens Salad with Oranges and Orange Vinaigrette and for the finale - Coffee Ice Cream Sundaes with Warm Kahlua Chocolate Sauce and Crème Chantilly. Participation.

KNIFE TECHNQUES

Tuesday, May 16 7 pm $75

By popular demand! Knife skills are the cook’s single most important technique. Learning how to select, sharpen and use knives can speed up your food preparation and give you that “master chef” feeling! Discover professional chef techniques we learned cooking in two Georgetown restaurants. We’ll practice proper techniques to slice, dice, mince, roll cut and julienne colorful vegetables and fruits. Learn many garnishes including tomato roses. We’ll prepare and serve several fun dishes. Bring knives and large cutting board if available. Great for all levels! Vegetarians, welcome! Participation.

QUICK CHICKEN ENTRÉES AFTER WORK

Sunday, May 21 5 pm $75

By popular demand! For busy men and woman with little time to cook but who love great food: Orange Glazed Party Chicken, Velvet Chicken Supremes in Three Mustards and Cognac Flambé Sauce, Scaloppini with Lemon, Capers and Artichokes, Smoked Chicken Salad with Toasted Pecans and Balsamic Raspberry Sauce and a speedy Chocolate Walnut Tart à la Mode. Includes quick techniques, speedy sauces and creative menu suggestions. Perfect for singles and novice cooks too! Demonstration.

THE THRILL OF THE GRILL

Wednesday, May 24 or

Wednesday, July 12 7 pm $75

Our most requested spring/summer class! Barbeque season is back and with sizzling new ideas for your backyard bashes. Discover great techniques for both charcoal and gas grills, fun marinades and sauces, and easy smoking with flavored woods and herbs. We'll grill with meats, seafood, vegetables and even fruits. Includes tips on how to tell doneness and how to prevent charring. A fun filled evening. And not for men only! Participation.

COUPLES: FESTIVE THAI DINNER PARTY

Friday, June 2 7 pm $150/Couple

Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together. Thai cuisine is one of the world's most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this prepare-ahead exotic menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Hot and Spicy Thai Curry, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce and Frosty beer. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

VIRGINIA COUNTRY RESTAURANT TOUR

Friday, June 9 7 pm $75

Sit back and relax as we tour Virginia’s top country restaurants, creating a full course dinner featuring specialties from their renowned chefs: Red Pepper Soup from The Inn at Little Washington (Patrick O’Connell), Sautéed Scallops Mediterranean Style from L’Auberge Chez François (François and Jacques Haeringer), Crispy Potatoes from the Trellis in Williamsburg (Marcel Desaulniers), Romaine, Apple and Cheddar Salad with Walnut Dressing from the Trellis, and Hazelnut Cheesecake from The Inn at Little Washington. Demonstration.

SHRIMP LOVER'S TOUT DE SUITE

Wednesday, June 14 7 pm $75

A practical and fun class for men and women who have little time to cook. These enticing quick and easy entrées are perfect for every day and entertaining: Mandarin Stir-Fry with Shrimp, Snow Peas and Baby Corn, French Butterflied Prawns with Fennel and Cream, Famous Creole Spicy Barbequed Shrimp, Italian Grilled Shrimp Brochette on a Bed of Yellow Confetti Rice and a surprise Dessert. Demonstration.

ASIAN BARBEQUE BUFFET

Sunday, June 18 Father’s Day 5 pm $75

Students say this is one of their favorite classes. Sit back and relax with your guests. This sumptuous Asian buffet is designed to be prepared ahead. Savor Chinese Tea Smoked Chicken, Skewered Sesame Beef with Scallion Flowers, Thailand Pork Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Assorted Oriental Salads, Crispy Shrimp Chips and Homemade Lime Ice Cream. A fun evening and especially popular with men. Participation.

SUPER SOUPS AND SALADS FOR SUMMER

Thursday, June 22 7 pm $75

Everyone loves homemade soups and salads. They're healthy, prepared ahead and perfect for family or guests dining indoors or out: Speedy Spanish Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons, Velvet Carrot Orange Soup with Fun Squirt Designs, Chilled Zucchini and Apple Soup with Lovage and Cream Rosettes, Festive Mediterranean Salad with Feta and Olives and Grilled Chicken and Artichoke Salad, and more. Includes lots of speedy techniques and presentation ideas. Perfect for singles and novice cooks, too. Participation.

FESTIVE MEXICAN FAJITAS FIESTA

Tuesday, June 27( New Date!) 7 pm $75

It's party time and we're sizzling! Bring the excitement of fajitas into your own hacienda. Tantalize your amigos with: Fun Pink Margaritas, Velvet Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pepitas, Mesquite Grilled Fajitas wrapped in Homemade Tortillas with Fresh Salsa, Grilled Yellow, Red and Green Peppers, Guacamole and Sinful Mexican Chocolate Cake. Students rave about this class! Participation.

THE THRILL OF THE GRILL

Wednesday, July 12 or

Wednesday, May 24 7 pm $75

Please see description on page 2, for May 24th.

LUSCIOUS AND LIGHT THAILAND DINNER

Thursday, July 27 7pm $75

Students rave about our exotic but easy Thai dinners. Thrill your family and friends with this casual, all prepare-ahead fun feast: Colorful Rice Paper Spring Rolls with Shrimp with Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce, Famous Weeping Tiger Grilled Beef with Chili Dipping Sauce, Authentic Stir Fried Thai Rice, Surprise Flambé Banana Sundae with Mocha Sauce, and Frosty Beer. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation.

EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES 102

Tuesday, August 15 7pm $75

By popular demand! Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime cooking skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and pretty presentations: Velvet Chicken Picatta with Lemon Sauce, Perfect Confetti Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Summer Garden Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing and a fun finale -- Swiss Chocolate Fondue with Dip-able Fruits, Cakes and more. Perfect for novices and intermediate cooks. Participation.

COUPLES: FESTIVE DINNER PARTY

Friday, August 25 7 pm Couple/$150

By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Velvet Sweet Red Pepper Soup with Sambuca Cream, Seared Rib Eye Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce on a Bed of Greens, Surprise Potatoes, Three-Tier Salad with Dill, and Sinful Chocolate Truffles with Raspberry Cabernet Sauce, Berries and Mint. Participation.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

A popular and unique gift for friends, family and colleagues who love great food! Attractive gift certificates available for a specific class or in any dollar amount. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Mother's Day & Father's Day, graduations, and employee awards. For a speedy request, see judyharris.com.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Judy Harris' classes have been featured in The Washingtonian Magazine, Alexandria Port Packet/Gazette, The Journal, The Washington Post, Crystal City Etc. and Better Homes and Gardens. She is a popular cooking instructor in her twenty-seventh year of teaching. She has offered classes with the Fairfax County Adult Education Program, Bloomingdale's, Williams-Sonoma, Fresh Fields and Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine. She established a successful bakery stand at the Old Town Alexandria Farmer's Market and has cooked for two Georgetown restaurants -- The American Café and The Big Cheese. She has earned two diplomas at L'Academie de Cuisine where she also has taught, and has studied French Regional Cuisine in Paris at LaVarenne. She earned the title of Certified Culinary Professional of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She made her television debut with several shows on "Metropolitan Magazine."

PRIVATE CLASSES: Over the years students have arranged memorable classes for unique birthday parties, corporate team building lunches, alumni, gourmet and garden clubs, bachelorettes and going away dinners, singles and couples events, etc. Twelve-student minimum. Choose your own menu, date, and time.

RAVE REVIEWS: Enthusiastic students are requesting extra class schedules to share with their co-workers, friends, neighbors and families. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We love referrals! Just call us or ask in class for extra schedules to help spread the word or see our web site judyharris.com.

REGISTER: Please send check with registration form below. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No notification is given unless a class is already full. Hurry! Classes fill fast! Next brochure is September 2006.

CANCELLATIONS: In order to receive a refund or credit for another class, students must give at least 7 full days notice of cancellation by telephone only. You may send a friend in your place. Absolutely no exceptions.

NOTE: A participation style class may occasionally be changed to a demonstration style or vice versa.

WANTED -- CLASS ASSISTANTS: Seeking two additional assistants in exchange for free classes. Must be a neat, organized, efficient, quick paced, experienced cook, available 2-3 times a month generally from April 13 to June 30 with a flexible schedule, available from 6 P.M. to approximately 11 P.M. Please call Judy at (703) 768-3767 for an application as soon as possible.

REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Class Schedule – SPRING/SUMMER 2006