Welcome to the 2010 Fall Cooking Classes at Someone's In The Kitchen. We would like to thank all our participating chefs who take time from their busy schedules to help us celebrate the art of cooking. We are very excited about this fall's line up of 30+ classes taught by very talented chefs from Rapid City and the Black Hills area. Please don't hesitate to call us at 605-341-5044/1-888-817-5078 if you have any questions while making your selections*.

Click on a class from the list below for more details.

FALL 2010 CLASSES

September
9th
Thursday
6-9 PM
10th
Friday
6:30-8:30 PM
11th
Saturday
6-9 PM
13th
Monday
6-9 PM
19th
Sunday
2-4 PM
24th
Friday
6-8 PM
26th
Sunday
2-5 PM
27th
Monday
6-9 PM
28th
Tuesday
6-9 PM

October
3rd
Sunday
2-5 PM
4th
Monday
6-9 PM
6th
Wednesday
6-9 PM
8th
Friday
6:30-8:30 PM
11th
Monday
6-9 PM
12th
Tuesday
6-9 PM
14th
Thursday
6-9 PM
15th
Friday
11 AM - 2PM
16th
Saturday
9:30-11:30 AM & 1-3 PM
17th
Sunday
2-5 PM
19th
Tuesday
11 AM - 2 PM
20th
Wednesday
11 AM - 2 PM
21st
Thursday
3-5 PM
21st
Thursday
6-8 PM
22nd
Friday
6-8 PM
25th
Monday
6-9 PM
29th
Friday
6-9 PM

November
3rd
Wednesday
11 AM - 2 PM
4th
Friday
6-9 PM
5th
Friday
6-9 PM
6th
Saturday
9:30-11:30 AM & 1-3 PM
7th
Sunday
2-5 PM
9th
Tuesday
11 AM - 2 PM


CUPCAKES FOR GROWNUPS
Teresa Ciani $45

Thursday, September 9, 2010 6-9 PM
You've seen gorgeous cupcake creations on all the cooking shows. Now learn to create those little jewels at home! Teresa Ciani of High Prairie Lodge will share recipes, tips and techniques to make elegant cupcakes that will satisfy the most sophisticated palate! Because this class is for grown-ups, a dessert wine sample will be served.


WINE 101 & 201 WITH ERIC GARDNER
Eric Gardner $50

Friday, September 10, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
Find out everything you wanted to know about wine - at least what Eric Gardner of KOTA-TV thinks you should know! From wine myths to nuances of different grape types (or varietals,) Eric will offer ideas on how to make the most out of drinking and serving wine, while having fun at the same time. You'll get to taste a Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay, a Merlot, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. (All wines will be inexpensive and available locally.) Each wine will be paired with cheeses, snacks and hors d'oeuvres artfully prepared by Kirsten from Someone's In The Kitchen


ARTISAN BREAD MAKING
Bonnie Henriksen $45

Saturday, September 11, 20106-9 PM
At-home bread making has changed dramatically in the last few years. Bonnie Henrikson, owner of the Flying B Ranch Bed & Breakfast, will teach you to make delicious artisan style breads at home. She will be making an "Almost No-Knead" Olive Parmesan Bread, Jim Lahey's Focaccia, Peter Reinhart's Whole Wheat Pita Bread, Onion Dill Bread, and Autumn Harvest Bread, featuring fresh finds from the local farmer's market. Bonnie will also discuss sour dough, sandwiches, bread machines, Jim Lahey's "No-Knead" Bread, and resource material. Bread making is an involved, multi-step process so for most of the breads, Bonnie will bring prepared samples, and highlight key steps in the bread making process-- including fermentation as a replacement for the kneading process.


HOMEMADE CHEESES & DAIRY DELIGHTS
Julie Smoragiewicz $40

Monday, September 13, 20106-9 PM
Join Julie Smoragiewicz from Dakota Thyme for a dairy adventure. Using locally produced milk, she will prepare fresh goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, and fresh ricotta. She will use the goat cheese to make Goat Cheese Truffles, the fresh mozzarella for Margherita Pizza, and the ricotta for Homestyle Cheesecake. She wil also churn butter using an old-fashioned method.


COOKING UNDER PRESSURE
Charlie Means $40

Sunday, September 19,2010 2-4 PM
Charlie Means represents two companies that manufacture high quality pressure cookers and will be teaching pressure-cooking techniques. Pressure-cooking is healthy, quick and economical, if you can get beyond the "fear factor" and intimidation of using a pressure cooker. Charlie will prepare Pulled Pork, Polenta With Swiss Chard, Butternut Squash & Pork Chili, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, and Bread Pudding. Save time, save energy, save money, and eat well! Could you ask for anything more? Class participants will receive $20 off any pressure cooker purchase.


THE RIEDEL WINE GLASS DIFFERENCE
Michael Brick $55

Friday, September 24, 2010 6-8 PM
A wine glass is a wine glass...Right? Well maybe not! Michael Brick, Fine Wine Specialist and Riedel Crystal representative/instructor, will be in our kitchen demonstrating the difference that the right Riedel wine glass can make. Michael will personally escort you through this unique and exciting evening of savoring fine wines and learning the importance of the relationship between the glass and the flavor of the wine. On the tasting roster, Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Coppola Director's Cut Russian River Chardonnay, Erath Road Pinot Noir, and Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon. Simple appetizers will be served along with the wines. Each guest will receive a set of four exquisite Riedel Vinum tasting glasses, worth $99. Aged 21 and over please.


ELEGANT INDIAN DINNER
Jeff Slather $50

Saturday, September 26, 2010 2-5 PM
Jeff Slather, Executive Chef at the Colonial House and Certified Working Pastry Chef, will take you on a tour of India with this elegant four course Indian-inspired dinner. Jeff will be preparing Tandoori Lamb Chops With Cilantro Mint Chutney, Spiced Rice Pilaf and Cardamon Pistachio Ice Milk served in a Tuile Cookie. A wine sample will be served with this class.


GERMAN HERITAGE FAVORITES
Julie Smoragiewicz $45

Monday, September 27, 2010 6-9 PM
Enjoy a trip to the old country for a sampling of traditional German foods. Julie is back in our kitchen fixing German favorites like Apple Strudel, Fruit and Cheese Kuchen, Savory Potato Strudel with German Sausage, German Potato Salad, and Nut Pudding. A German wine sample will be served with this class.


HOMEMADE PASTA
Sarah Bickford $45

Tuesday, September 28, 20106-9 PM
Homemade pasta is so satifying and surprisingly easy to make! Sarah Bickford of the Fireside Inn will take you through the process for making fettucine and potato gnocchi from scratch. She'll then prepare Fettucine Mushroom Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Artichokes and Potato Gnocchi Cajun Alfredo with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Garlic Chicken. For dessert, Sarah is making Crème Brûleé with Amaretto and Vanilla. A wine sample will be served with this class.


SEAFOOD DELMONICO
Pete Franklin $50

Sunday, October 3, 2010 2-5 PM
The Delmonico Grill is known for excellent seafood. Pete Franklin, owner and chef, will share his knowledge about selecting, breaking down, and cooking whole fresh fish. Pete will (hopefully) be preparing Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut, Wild Caught Alaskan King Salmon, and Fresh Portland Maine Scallops. He will demonstrate techniques for prepping, fileting and cooking whole fish and will prepare fish stock and Seafood Chowder with the leftovers. (This menu is dependent on what fresh fish is available at class time, so last minute substitutions may have to be made.) A wine sample will be served with this class.


INDIAN HOME COOKING
Justine Ashokar $40

Monday, October 4, 2010 6-9 PM
Justine Ashokar of Curry Masala returns to our kitchen for another delicious evening of Indian food! Justine will prepare Pakora (vegetables dipped in spicy batter and deep fried into fritters,) Puri (fried, puffed whole wheat flat bread,) Lemon Rice, and Mint Chicken Curry.


WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
Chris Coleman $45

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 6-9 PM
Ever stand in front of the fridge or pantry and wonder...what's for dinner? Chris Coleman helps you answer the perennial question in this class inspired by The Splendid Table's How To Eat Supper by Lynne Rosetto Casper & Sally Swift. Chris shares her recipes for Asian Noodle Salad, Forty Minute Greek Cannelini Bean and Greens Soup, White Bean and Onion Fritatta, Cuban Red Beans and Rice Bowls (with recipes for additional Bowls,) Roasted Butternut Squash and Greens with Penne Pasta, and Roasted Winter Vegetables, Greens and Apple Tart. These meatless or nearly meatless dishes are easily made with pantry items and changed with a few seasonal ingredients. Learn to stock your pantry, fridge, and freezer with staples that make fixng supper a breeze. A wine sample will be served.


WINE 301 & 401 WITH ERIC GARDNER
Eric Gardner $50

Friday, October 8, 2010 6:30-8:30 PM
The French consider wine a food group, and for good reason! The flavors and textures of wines enhance and dish or meal. Eric Gardner of KOTA-TV will share some recipes and offer wine pairings to show you how wine and food together can be a marriage made in heaven! Also, a very rare and spcial treat - you get to taste a vertical of one of Eric's favorite wines - new to South Dakota - Varozza Vineyards. Enjoy multiple vintages of their exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon and see how different weather patterns and winemaking practices make each year's wine (vintage) different.


BREAKFAST CLASSICS
Beth Poppen $40

Monday, October 11, 2010 6-9 PM
Beth Poppen is back in our kitchen, whipping up breakfast dishes that your family with love! She'll be making Sausage Gravy and Baking Powder Biscuits, Hearty Breakfast Burritos, Cinnamon Raisin French Toast, Decadent Crepes and more.


HAPPY HEALTHY HOLIDAY FOOD
Helen Nichols,RN LN CDE $45

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 6-9 PM
Entertain, enjoy the holidays and still eat healthy! Registered Dietician, Helen Nichols leads this class on healthy foods for entertaining. Learn to make Poached Salmon Appetizer, Roasted Eggplant Relish served with Belgian Endive, Hummus and Fresh Veggies, Low-fat Party Mix, Spicy Peanuts, and Stuffed Grape Leaves. Helen will also prepare Four Mushroom Salad, Spring Rolls with Avocado and Tofu, Spicy Bean Dip with Corn Tortilla Chips, and Yoga Tea. She even has healthy dessert options -- assorted dried fruits and a variety of organic, dark chocolates. A heart-healthy red wine sample will be served.


CHINESE COOKING WITH CAROLE CHIANG
Carole Chiang $40

Thursday, October 14,2010 6-9 PM
Put away the take-out menu and learn to cook quick, delicious, and easy Chinese food at home! Carole Chiang returns to our kitchen for another fun-filled evening of great food. In this hands-on style class, you will learn to make homemade Egg Rolls, Sweet and Sour Pork, Cashew Chicken, Stir-fry Beef and Vegetables, and other easy Chinese cooking basics. Bring your apron, because Carole gets everyone in on the cooking!


ELEGANT & EASY APPETIZERS
Julie Smoragiewicz $35

Friday, October 15, 2010 11 AM - 2 PM
In this luncheon class, Julie Smoragiewicz of Dakota Thyme shares recipes for beautiful and tasty finger foods,including Crab Cakes with Remoulade, Bake Brie en Croûte, Pesto Palmiers, Carmelized Onion and Rosemary Tart, and Parmesan Crisps. She'll also construct an Artisan Cheese and Fruit Platter.


KIDS COOK STIR-FRY
Colleen Lecy $25

Saturday, October 16, 2010 9:30-11:30 AM & 1-3 PM
The kids are back in the kitchen with Colleen Lecy! This time they're making stir-fry! Colleen and the kids will make Noodle Soup, Chicken Stir-fry, And Fried Rice. They'll also make Homemade Fortune Cookies and Spice Tea.Class size is limited -- hurry, the kids classes fill up quickly! Recommended for children ages 10 to 14


TAPAS & TRUFFLES MADE EASY
Deb Michaelree $50

Sunday, October 17, 2010 2-5 PM
Deb Michaelree of Uncorked Wine And Tapas Bar And Restaurant brings great ideas for easy appetizers and wine pairings to our kitchen. Her menu includes Shrimp Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce paired with Prosecco, Famous Artichoke Dip and Crostini served with an Albarino by Paco Lola, Beef Bruschetta with Gorgonzola Cheese paired with Friends Red Wine Blend, and for dessert -- Dark Chocolate Truffles and Earth, Zin and Fire Zinfandel.


ROBERTA'S FABULOUS FALL LUNCHEON
Roberta Lecy $35

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11 AM-2 PM
Roberta Lecy returns to our kitchen for another wonderful luncheon class. Roberta will be preparing a Chilled Cucumber Soup with Shrimp, followed by Individual Pork Wellingtons with Roasted Mushroom Sauce, and Rosemary Thyme Crackers. For dessert, Roberta will be making Triple Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce. She will also teach you an elegant garnish - Sugar-coated Red Grapes.


HEARTY WEEKEND BRUNCH
Julie Smoragiewicz $35

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 11 AM-2 PM
Join Julie for "brunch" and learn to make these healthy and hearty dishes for your next weekend brunch. The menu includes Overnight Oatmeal and Oatmeal Brulee, Mango Hedgehogs with Minted Ginger, Overnight Caramel Nut Rolls, Fruit and Nut Granola, and Lemon Blueberry Scones.


FREE KNIFE SHARPENING CLINIC
Clark Stone

Thursday, October 21, 2010 3-5 PM
Are you risking your fingers trying to cut with dull knives? Make those knives sharp again! Wusthof-Trident representative, Clark Stone, will be in our store to put a new edge on your dull knives as he shares his knowledge and passion for cutlery with our customers. Bring in up to four of your dull knives for free sharpening. (This free service is offered on a "first come, first served basis." Please plan to wait while your knives are sharpened. We cannot take drop-offs.)


KNIFE SKILLS
Clark Stone $40

Thursday, October 21, 2010 6-8 PM
In this hands-on knife skills class, Clark Stone, knife expert and representative of Wusthof-Trident, will teach you how to properly chop, dice, and mince vegetables as well as how to spice up your dishes by creating an assortment of decorative garnishes. You will learn basic meat carving and slicing skills, as well as the different blade shapes and their uses. Clark will explain basic sharpening techniques, knife safety, maintenance and storage. And as a bonus, everyone will receive a forged paring knife valued at $67. Class limited to 12 participants.


THE RIEDEL WINE GLASS DIFFERENCE
Smoragiewicz $55

Friday, October 22, 2010 6-8 PM
A wine glass is a wine glass...Right? Maybe not! Michael Brick, Fine Wine Specialist and Riedel Crystal representative/instructor will be in our kitchen demonstrating the difference that the right Riedel wine glass can make. Michael will personally excort you through this unique and exciting evening of savoring fine wines and learning the importance of the relationship between the glass and the flavor of the wine. On the tasting roster, Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Coppola Director's Cut Russian River Chardonnay, Erath Road Pinot Noir, and Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll sample each wine -- first in ordinary wine glasses and then in specifically designed Riedel glasses. Simple apetizers will be served along with the wines. Each guest will receive a set of four exquisite Riedel Vinum tasting glasses, worth $99. Aged 21 and over please. (This class is a repeat of September 24, 2010.)


FALL DINNER WITH SERGIO NUNEZ
Sergio Nunez $50

Monday, October 25, 2010 6-9 PM
Join Sergio Nunez for a wonderful dining experience! Sergio presents a four-course dinner beginning with Poached Pear en Croûte with Pomegranate Port Gastrique. Next, Sergio will prepare Salt Roasted Beet Salad with Micro Greens and Toasted Pistachio Vinaigrette, followed by Roasted Cod and Potato Risotto with Crispy Butternut Squash, Apple Match Sticks and Apple Reduction. To finish, Sergio puts a new twist on ice cream sundaes with his Strawberry and Fresh Cracked Pepper Sundaes. A wine sample will be served with this class.


MIDDLE EASTERN TABLE PART 2
Julie Smoragiewicz $45

Friday, October 29, 2010 6-9 PM
By popular demand, Julie returns to the Middle Eastern Table with another delicious class filled with heart-healthy and budget friendly Middle Eastern food. Julie will prepare Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles, Pita Bread Lebani (Yogurt Cream Cheese) with Cucumbers and Olives, Falafel (or Veggie Burger) with Tahini Sauce, Fattoush (Pita Bread Salad,) Chicken Shawarma with Garlic-Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, and Almond Nammoura (Lebanese Almond Cake.) A sample of Arabic coffee will be served.


NEW MEXICAN TAPAS LUNCHEON
Lorraine Martinez $35

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 11 AM - 2 PM
Southwest dishes are fun, flavorful and perfect for entertaining. Join Lorraine Martinez in our kitchen for a lunch of New Mexican-style appetizers and homemade tamales. Not a big fan of spicy food? No problem! As Lorraine often says New Mexican cuisine is big on freshness and flavor, not heat. In addition to her famous Tamales, Lorraine will be preparing Beef and Green Chili Empanadas, Red Chili and Pork Sopas, and Green Chili Risotto Balls.


JUST DESSERTS
Julie Smoragiewicz $40

Thursday, November 4, 2010 6-9 PM
Life is short...so we're eating dessert first (and second, and last...) Join Julie of Dakota Thyme for an evening of dessert only! Julie will make such dessert favorites as Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream, Pomegranate Cranberry Chardonnay Sorbet, Limoncello Tiramisu, and Gingered Crème Brûleé. But that's not all! She'll also prepare Individual Cappucino Mousse Tortes with Expresso Buttercream, and Baked Apple and Dulce de Leche Tart.


A TRADITIONAL NEW MEXICO CHRISTMAS DINNER
Lorraine Martinez $40

Wednesday, May 7, 2010 6-9 PM
Just in time for the holidays, Lorraine shares the traditional dishes that go into a New Mexican Christmas Dinner! She'll prepare Posole or Hominy Stew, Beef Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce, Flautas with Guacamole, and Tamales with Red Sauce. For dessert, Lorraine shares her recipe for homemade Sopaipillas!


CHOCOLATE FOR KIDS ONLY
Colleen Lecy $25

Saturday, November 6, 2010 9:30-11:30 AM & 1-3 PM
Colleen and the kids will be whipping up ooey gooey chocolate-y goodness in this all-chocolate class. The kids will make and take home Hot Chocolate Mix (a great gift!) They'll also make Chocolate Ice Cream Boats, experiment with Chocolate Fondue, and bake Chocolate Crazy Cake With Fudge Homemade Frosting.Class size is limited -- hurry, the kids classes fill up quickly! Recommended for children ages 10 to 14.


SUSHI
Mary Havener $50

Sunday, November 7, 2010 2-5 PM
Mary Havener returns to our kitchen with a repeat of this popular class! Using fresh seafood, such as shrimp, scallops, salmon and tuna - popular ingredients in both traditional and "Americanized" sushi, Mary will teach you to roll delicious "bar sushi." Mary will also make California rolls, using tomatoes, avocado, cucumber and mushrooms. After this class you'll be able to impress your family and friends by making sushi at home! A Japanese wine sample will be served.


HARVEST LUNCHEON WITH ROBERTA
Roberta Lecy $35

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 11 AM - 2 PM
Join Roberta for another delicious luncheon class, filled with elegant fall favorites. Roberta will begin with Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette, and then she'll be making Sun-dried Tomato ChiCken Wellington with Artichoke Sauce and Homemade Popovers. Roberta will finish with Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel and Cinnamon Whipped Cream -- perfect for the upcoming holiday season!





If you wish to register for classes or need further information, please email us at cooking@SomeonesInTheKitchenSD.com, or please call us at 605-341-5044 or toll free 1-888-817-5078.


  
  

  
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