Class Schedule – Spring and Summer 2007
Springtime and summertime signals the return of outdoor dining and grilling, more time for entertaining friends and a yearning for quick, lighter cuisine. Our classes are enjoyed by men and women of all levels and are held in our new, beautifully renovated, well-equipped teaching kitchen in Alexandria, Virginia. A variety of international cuisines are featured including Italian, Spanish, French, Mediterranean and Thai. Included are clear, easy to follow recipes emphasizing technique and creativity and a complete dinner with wine or traditional drink is served. We’re happy to feature our culinary herb and vegetable garden of fresh-picked produce. Come join the fun! Visit our website: judyharris.com MARGARITAVILLE PARTYTIME DINNER COUPLES: FESTIVE DINNER PARTY 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, Surprise Potatoes, Three-Tier Salad with Dill, and Sinful Chocolate Truffles with Raspberry Cabernet Sauce, Berries and Mint. Participation. EVERYDAY QUICK ITALIAN DINNER Everyone loves Italian especially when it’s quick, easy and yummy! Surprise Antipasto Platter, Warm Garlic Rosemary Bubble Bread with Prosciutto, Broiled Jumbo Shrimp Glazed in Garlic Butter, Melt-in-you-Mouth Parmigiano Chicken in Speedy Marinara Sauce with Linguini, and Unique Amaretto Ice Cream with Flaming Amaretto. Participation. EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES 101 By popular demand! Have fun preparing a full-course dinner while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and presentation: Speedy Sautéed Chicken Supremes with Two Fun Sauces, Colorful Springtime Garden Salad with Vinaigrette, Potatoes Two Ways- Roasted and Pan Seared with Rosemary and Warm Apple Walnut Crisp a la Mode. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation. BEER LOVERS DREAM Great beers have all the complexity and excitement of fine wines. We’ll taste and cook with a variety of American microbrews and classic European styles creating a multi-course dinner: Roasted Garlic and Onion soup, Awesome Crispy Beer Batter Shrimp and Colorful Veggies, Dortmunder Pulled Beef with Barbeque Sauce, Confetti Coleslaw and To Die For Chocolate Silk Stout Pie. A fun-filled evening and not for men only! Participation. FESTIVE THAI DINNER Thai cuisine is one of the world’s most sumptuous. Wow your family and friends with this easy prepare-ahead exotic menu: Lemon Grass, Chicken and Coconut Soup, Popular Pad Thai (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Peanuts), Velvet Thai Curry, Fragrant Jasmine Rice, Homemade Mango Sorbet Wreathed in Tropical Fruits and Kiwi Sauce. Explore Thai ingredients, techniques, shopping hints, and Washington’s top Thai restaurants. Participation. PARTY HORS D’OEUVRES Entertain this spring and summer with our super collection of prepare-ahead hot and cold treats: Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake, Skewered Caribbean Meatballs with Sweet Sour Apricot Dip, Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple in Peanut Sauce, Spicy Candied Pecans, Sesame Crisps with Arugula Bean Dip, Artichoke Parmigiano Gratin with Blue Tortilla Chips and more. Your friends will think your party was catered! Learn pretty platter presentations, garnishing tips, easy shopping hints and much more. Participation. COUPLES: WINE AND DINE IN ITALY TONIGHT Thrill your family and friends with a fabuloso Italian wine pairing 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. FRENCH PROVENCAL DINNER PARTY Be a guest at your own dinner party! You’ll thrill your guests with this prepare-ahead dinner with flavors from sunny Provence. Bask in: Coquille Saint Jacques Glazed Scallops in their Shells, Chicken Bouillabaisse with Heavenly Garlic Rouille, Spring Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, Fanned Poached Pears in Red Wine and Hazelnut Meringues. Toasted with French Wines. Participation. FAST MEAL IN MINUTES You asked for it! Fun, fast and delicious meals for super busy people. We’ll prepare an inspiring variety of meals using meats, colorful vegetables, poultry, seafood/fish, pastas, salads and even desserts. Includes speedy techniques, shopping hints and pantry essentials. What a pleasure to whip up quick dinners and dine at home! Perfect for all levels. Class fills quickly. Demonstration. VEGETARIAN ITALIAN COOKING MADE EASY A perfect class for vegetarian and non-vegetarians alike seeking high-flavor, healthy, non-meat entrees and speedy techniques: Eggplant Parmigiano Three Ways with a versatile Tomato Garlic Sauce, Creamy Polenta with Roasted Peppers, Speedy Colorful Frittatas (Italian Open-Face Omelets), Meal-In-One Hearty Minestrone Soup, and more. Great for all levels. Participation. FAST FISH: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO COOK FISH PERFECTLY Fish is more popular than ever with its exquisite taste, quick prep and health benefits. You will learn everything you need to know about 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 Cocktails, 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. SINGLES: EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES 101 By popular demand! Have fun preparing a full course dinner serving one or more, while learning lifetime skills of planning, shopping, using knives and equipment and pretty presentations. Meet other singles for a fun evening: Speedy Orange Glazed Chicken Tenders with Caramelized Bananas, Crispy Oven Fried Potatoes, Spring Garden Salad with Garlic Honey Dressing and Magic Cookie Ice Cream Sundae with Chocolate, Coconut and Walnuts. Perfect for novice and intermediate cooks. Participation. THRILL OF THE GRILL Our most requested spring/summer class! Barbeque season is back and with sizzling new ideas for your backyard bashes. Discover great techniques for charcoal and gas grill, 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. SPANISH TAPAS HORS D’OEUVRES PARTY I 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, Empanadillas, Spicy Spanish Olives, Tiny Meatballs in Saffron Sauce and more. Taste a variety of fine sherries, the perfect tapas compliment. Great for buffets, casual dinners. and picnics, too. Participation. SUPER SOUPS AND SALADS FOR SUMMER Everyone loves homemade soups and salads for lunch or dinner. 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, Famous American Café Chicken Almond Tarragon Salad and more. Includes lots of speedy techniques and presentation ideas. Perfect for singles and novice cooks, too. Participation. COUPLES: FESTIVE AND FAST ITALIAN DINNER Everyone loves Italian, especially when it’s quick and easy. Dine in Italy with these sumptuous dishes. Serve one or two for a week night dinner or all six for a memorable dinner party: Glazed Jumbo Shrimp With Orange Rosemary Sauce, Linguini in Pistachio Mascarpone Sauce, Luscious Velvet Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers, Vegetable Sauté of Rapini and Garlic, Decadent Ice Cream Tartuffo with Warm Chocolate Sauce, and After Dinner Flaming Sambuca Con Mosca. Participation. SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD Beautiful seafood is a favorite of top restaurant chefs and home cooks alike. It’s versatile, quick to prepare and healthy. We’ll feature four quick cooking techniques and delectable sauces: Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Citrus Orange Sauce, Glazed Grilled or Broiled Jumbo Shrimp with Banana Salsa, Scaloppini of Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Meal-in-One Thai Green Seafood Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice. Hints to determine freshness at the market, a personal list of local quality seafood markets and menu suggestions are included. MARVELOUS MEDITERRANEAN DINNER The healthy, yummy Mediterranean diet gets rave reviews from top health-conscious professionals. Learn how easy and fun the diet is to follow and feel healthier and happier for it: Chilled Chunky Tomato Soup with Basil Pesto, Arugula Salad with Parmigiano Curls and Toasted Pine Nuts, Grilled or Broiled Swordfish with Sesame Rub, Colorful Wild Rice Salad with Red Grapes and Decadent Strawberry Shortcakes with Strawberry Sauce, Toasted Almonds and Peppermint. Participation. COUPLES: SUMMERTIME SURF AND TURF DINNER By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Pan Seared Rib Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Garlic Butter, Grilled Shrimp Brochettes, Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Chives, Salad of Homegrown Red, Yellow, and Orange Tomatoes with Garden Herbs and Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Hot Grand Marnier Fudge Sauce. Participation. SUMMERTIME ASIAN BARBEQUE BUFFET 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: Skewered Sesame Beef with Scallion Flowers, Chinese Tea Smoked Chicken, Popular Thailand Pork Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Assorted Oriental Salads, Crispy Shrimp Chips and Homemade Luscious Lime Ice Cream. A fun evening and especially popular with men. Participation. EVERYDAY COOKING TECHNIQUES 102 You asked for it! 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: LIGHT FRENCH SEASIDE DINNER By popular demand! Bring along your favorite partner – friend, colleague, spouse, or parent – for a great evening of cooking and fun together: Delight in these sun-drenched flavors from the French Mediterranean. Light and luscious describes this high flavor menu featuring: Chilled Sunset Soup Provencal with Painted Designs, Grilled Seafood Brochette on a Bed of Confetti Yellow Rice Pilaf, Summertime Garden Salad with Edible Flowers and To-Die-For Dense Chocolate Gateau with Raspberry Sauce, Berries and Frosted Mint. Toasted with French Wines. Participation. 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-eighth 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 venues, alumni, gourmet and garden clubs, bachelorettes and going away dinners, singles and couples events, etc. Twelve-student minimum. You choose the menu and date. We do the rest.
Directions to Judy Harris Cooking School 2402 Nordok Place From Virginia Beltway (4.3 Miles): Take exit # 177A "Alexandria, Route 1 South, Fort Belvoir". At end of exit ramp at the light, turn right onto Richmond Hwy. (Route # 1) and follow signs to Fort Hunt Road. At second light, turn left onto Huntington Ave..At next light turn right onto Fort Hunt Road. At third light fork right onto Sherwood Hall Lane. From Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia (5 miles) or Washington, D.C. (10 miles): Take George Washington Parkway (South), exit Morningside Lane. Continue past the traffic light. Make the sixth right onto Davenport Street. Next left onto Elba Road. Third right onto Nordok Place (2402). Alternatively, take Route #1(Richmond Highway). From Woodbridge/Dale City Area or Further South in Virginia: Take I-95 north to Route One/Fort Belvoir exit. Continue north on Route One (RichmondHighway) to Sherwood Hall Lane, a major intersection just after the Mount Vernon Multiplex Theater. Fork right onto Sherwood Hall Lane and continue to Davenport Street, two streets beyond the Sherwood Regional Library. Turn left onto Davenport Street. Next left onto Elba Road. Third right onto Nordok Place (2402). From Maryland beltway (Wilson Bridge proximity): Take inner loop of Beltway across Wilson Bridge.Follow signs to “Richmond/Alexandria”. Exit # 177A “Alexandria, Ft. Belvoir”. At the third light on Richmond Hwy (Route # 1) turn left onto Huntington Ave. Next light, turn right onto Fort Hunt Road. Third light fork right onto Sherwood Hall Lane.Make the sixth right onto Davenport Street, the next left onto Elba Road and the third right onto Nordok Place (2402).
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