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August 14th, 1-4 PM at Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
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New Vegetarian and New Whole Grains book signing
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August 19, 6-9 PM at Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Avenue St Paul MN,651-228-1333
Meatless Thursdays
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Eating great food that just happens to be meatless is good for you, the environment, and often, your wallet. A growing movement called “meatless Mondays” has spread around the world, encouraging people to eat one veg meal a week. Come and meet local chef, author and teacher Robin Asbell, and sample some of the recipes featured in her latest book, New Vegetarian (Chronicle Books). Learn about the easy tricks you can use to make healthy food taste great, look beautiful, and keep you humming right along all summer long.
Lemon-Parmesan Asparagus Spears in Phyllo
Nonya Salad with Boiled Eggs and Tamarind Dressing
Roasted Fennel, Arugala and Penne with Feta and Olives
Garbanzo Chole with Saffron Rice
Provencal Caramelized Onion, Greens and Chevre Frittata
Maple-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts
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August 26,6-9PM at the Chefs Gallery, 325 S. Main St, Stillwater MN (651)351-1144
Dim Sum Hit Parade
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Love the tasty tidbits served at Chinese restaurants? Many of them are really from the Dim Sum tradition. What could be more fun than eating tasty treats and drinking tea at brunch-time? Learn to make some special dishes, that you can serve as appetizers or for a dim sum spread.
Pork and Cabbage Potstickers
Shredded Wonton Covered Crispy Shrimp Balls
Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Wontons
Salmon and Scallion Potstickers
Steamed Shrimp and Garlic Chive Dumplings in Handmade Crystal Dough
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September 9, 11 AM to 2PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main Street, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
Warm Up with Spicy Thai Food
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Thai food, with its perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty and hot, is crave-worthy and addicting. Come learn to make some intensely flavorful Thai food, hands on. Practice making soft, rice paper wrapped summer rolls, a curry paste, and tasty omelettes as you indulge in a delicious Thai experience.
Green Papaya Salad with Peanuts, Mango-Crab Summer Rolls with Burnt Chile Sauce, Thai Veggie Stuffed Omelettes, Choo Chi Curry Paste from scratch and Shrimp Curry over Forbidden Black Rice, Thai Salmon in Coconut Kaffir Lime Broth, Coconut Lemongrass Brown Rice Puddings
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September 15, 11 AM to 2 PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main St, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
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Love the tasty tidbits served at Chinese restaurants? Many of them are really from the Dim Sum tradition. What could be more fun than eating tasty treats and drinking tea at brunch-time? Learn to make some special dishes, that you can serve as appetizers or for a dim sum spread.
Pork and Cabbage Potstickers
Shredded Wonton Covered Crispy Shrimp Balls
Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Wontons
Salmon and Scallion Potstickers
Steamed Shrimp and Garlic Chive Dumplings in Handmade Crystal Dough
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September 22, 1-4 PM at Rancho La Puerta Spa, Tecate Mexico (www.rancholapuerta.com)
Healthy Vegetarian and Whole Grain at the Spa
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Cooking hands on, at the glorious Rancho La Puerta Cucina, all with organic produce grown right out side the door of the classroom!
Smoky Herb Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
Light Tuscan Bean Salad with Bruschetta
Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Lemony Broccoli Raab Sauce (other greens can sub in sauce)
Composed Salad of Grains and Vegetables with Hazelnut Vinagrette
Quick Summer Vegetable and Wild Rice Soup
Apple Streusel Cake
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September 23, 1-4 and 5-9 PM at Rancho La Puerta Spa, Tecate Mexico (www.rancholapuerta.com)
Vegetarian and Whole Grains That Sing
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Harvest organically grown vegetables, herbs and fruit, then cook a delicious meal in the glorious Rancho La Puerta Cucina.
Roasted Baby Beets and Grapes on Arugala with Pistachio Dressing
French Apple Pear Salad with Tarragon
Fast and Flexible Whole Grain Rolls
Salmon and Wild Rice Cakes with Sweet Potato Aioli
Greek Vegetable Feta Pie in Phyllo
Vegan Chocolate Kahlua Cake with Chocolate
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October 2, 12 PM to 3 PM at The Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main St, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
Hands On Gnocchi
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Tender, pillowy comfort food is just what you need right now. And that food is home made Gnocchi.
Making pasta may seem daunting, but making gnocchi is much easier. An Italian tradition, these homestyle delights can be made from more than just potatoes. Learn to make easy, addictive dumplings for your family and friends.
Spinach Gorgonzola Gnocchi with Creamy Leek Sauce
Tuscan Potato Gnocchi with Porcini Tomato Ragu
Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Broccoli Raab Sauce
Roman Semolina Gnocchi, Baked with Parmesan
Pumpkin Gnocchi in Creamy Mascarpone Sauce
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October 13, 6-9PM at Ginger's Kitchenware
1052 NW Newport Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97701 541)617-0312
Vegetarian Mains a Meat Eater Can Love
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So a vegetarian is coming to dinner-don’t panic! Once you have a few great veg main course dishes in your repertoire, you will be ready to impress and entertain. These are tried and true dishes that Chef Robin Asbell has made for many years, and included in her latest book “The New Vegetarian” (Chronicle Books $19.95)Cooking without meat is a snap, once you learn a few tricks for amping up the flavor. And better save some for the visiting veg-because the veg food may be devoured first!
Grilled Eggplant Sformato
Tofu Triangles Stuffed with Shiitakes in Broth
Braised Garlic Squash Tart with Aged Gouda
Thai Omelettes with Cabbage and Tofu
Roman Chickpea Gnocchi Gratin with Roasted Summer Squash
Jamaican Veggie Patties and I-Tal Vegetable Rundown
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October 14, 6-9 PM at Bob's Red Mill, 5000 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-654-3215, ext 208
Whole Grain Hits!
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Come try some of Author Robin Asbell’s greatest whole grain hits! Since The New Whole grains Cookbook came out in 2007, she has traveled the country preparing her best whole grain dishes for groups of people just like you. This menu is made up of the favorites, with an extra bonus recipe that Asbell developed just for Bob’s Red Mill. Delicious, beautiful that just happens to be good for you is what Asbell is all about, and her New Vegetarian cookbook also brings the flavor, and a great salad for the class.
Maple Cinnamon Granola Bars
Big Salad with Spiced Pumpkinseeds and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Pepita-Cilantro Quinoa
Teff and Sweet Potato Timbales with Feta
Salmon and Buckwheat Coulibiac
Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake
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October 27th, 11 AM to 2 PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main St, Stillwater, MN, (651)351-1144
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Italian food is rightly respected as the most-loved cuisine in the world. It is also one of the great schools of cooking with vegetables which offers many delicious options for vegetarians. Chef and author Robin Asbell will teach and prepare a menu of delicious Italian foods featured in her cookbook: The New Vegetarian Cookbook (Chronicle Books, $19.95) Enjoy sampling
Ligurian Hummus in Radicchio or Endive Cups, Cracker Crust Pizza al Aglio
Mache, Blood Orange and Pistachio Salad
Light Tuscan Bean and Kale Salad with Bruschetta Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Broccoli Raab Sauce.
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November 18th, 6-9PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
Sweet and Savory Squash, Hands On
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Winter squash is wildly versatile, pairing with savory, sweet, spicy or subtle. Come and try an assortment of different varieties, cooked in every way. First, a sampler of several varieties, simply roasted, so you can compare acorn, butternut, and kabocha. Then, on to peeling, scooping, seeding, roasting, and braising. Even squash lovers will find something new to try at this fun class.
Squash and Cheddar Mini- Biscuit Appetizers
Creamy Squash and Wild Rice Soup with Apple
Braised Squash and Gouda Tart
Indonesian Kabocha Squash Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Squash Gnocchi in Mascarpone and Sage Sauce
Pumpkin Apple Streusel
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November 21, 1-4 PM at Cooks of Crocus Hill, 3925 W. 50th Street, Edian Mn (952)285-1903
Make A Stack of Pancakes Hands On
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Warm up on a Sunday afternoon and learn to make some of the many kinds of pancakes that make breakfast special. From a puffed, baked pancake, to super chocolate-y dessert cakes, to a vegetable and cheese cake, to elegant stacks of crepes, these recipes span the variety of everyone's favorite flapjacks. Drop that box of mix and learn how to make your own fluffy, tender pancakes from scratch.
Apple Raspberry Puff Pancake
Buttermilk Wheat Germ Pancakes with Fruit, Yogurt, and Blueberry Sauce
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream
Savory Pea Mini-Pancakes with Steamed Broccoli and Cheddar Topping
Crepe Gateau with Fruit and Creme Fraiche (stacked and sliced like a cake)
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December 9, 11 AM to 2 PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main St, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
Winter Soupmaking for Everyone
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Hearty soups and stews are a great place to really enjoy whole grains. Come and learn about making soup, cooking with healthy whole grains, and savor some really tasty soups and stews. Featuring these recipes from "The New Whole Grains Cookbook."
Creamy Squash Wild Rice Soup with Apples and Sage
Filet Mignon and Barley "Stew" with Spinach, Yellow Split Pea and Quinoa Dal
French Lamb and Rye Berry Braise
And Crema Di Fagioli e Farro (Creamy Bean and Farro Soup with Rosemary and Thyme)
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December 16, 6-9 PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main St, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
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Sushi doesn’t have to involve fish, in fact, vegetarians can make delicious, satisfying sushi at home with very little effort or cost. Chef and author Robin Asbell will lead the group in making their own rolls, using traditional white rice, quinoa, and brown rice, as well as delicious vegetables and dipping sauces. Miso soup with a special mushroom dashi will be prepared.
Universal Umami Broth and Seasonal Soup
Inside Out Tofu-Jicama Rolls Wrapped in Mango
Spicy Tofu Temaki Zushi Handrolls
Triple Green Rolls
“Clam Shell” Sushi in an Omelette
Soba Noodle Sushi with Hazelnuts
Cranberry Pear Kanten
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August 14th, 1-4 PM at Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
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New Vegetarian and New Whole Grains
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August 19, 6-9 PM at Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Avenue St Paul MN,651-228-1333
Meatless Thursdays
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Eating great food that just happens
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August 26,6-9PM at the Chefs Gallery, 325 S. Main St, Stillwater MN (651)351-1144
Dim Sum Hit Parade
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September 9, 11 AM to 2PM at the Chef's Gallery, 324 S Main Street, Stillwater, MN (651)351-1144
Warm Up with Spicy Thai Food
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