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Tuesday, June 5th — CUBAN CUISINE
Cuban cooking is among the most interesting cuisines in the Caribbean. While it shares many of the ingredients and flavors of its Caribbean neighbors, it is strongly influenced by Spanish and African spices and techniques.
6:30–9:00 pm
$60. / person.
Alcoholic beverages $10. extra
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Tuesday, June 26th — MOTHER SAUCES
Auguste Escoffier described Béchamel, Hollandaise, Veloute, Béarnaise and Espagnole as the five Mother Sauces upon which almost all sauces are based. (We like to add a sixth, Demi-Glace, which we use in all our meat sauces.) In this class Chef Ann Leon will show you how to make the six sauces easily and confidently, and we’ll make several dishes that rely on them for their great flavor and complexity. Demi-Glace takes a long time to make, so we have our own sauce for sale by the pint and half pint.
6:30–9:00 pm
$60. / person.
Alcoholic beverages $10. extra
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Tuesday, July 10th — THAI CUISINE
A flavorful, low-fat cuisine that is easy to make at home. We’ll start with curry pastes and move on to a wide range of familiar and not-so-familiar Thai dishes.
6:30–9:00 pm
$60. / person.
Alcoholic beverages $10. extra
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Tuesday, July 17th — VEGETABLE / VEGETARIAN
Leon Bistro is known for its vibrant vegetable entrées, sides and sauces. Chef Ann will share her techniques, secrets, sources and recipes. She will also talk about the slow food movement, and the farmers who grow delicious, organic vegetables in our locale.
6:30–9:00 pm
$60. / person.
Alcoholic beverages $10. extra
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Tuesday, July 24th— FRENCH / FRENCH VIETNAMESE
The French brought their cuisine to Vietnam where it fused with the existing Chinese and other Asian cooking traditions. The result — A distinctive, light, French-influenced Asian Cuisine, using abundant fresh herbs and greens, and very little fat. Perfect for delicate soups, stir-fries, and marinated grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
6:30–9:00 pm
$60. / person.
Alcoholic beverages $10. extra
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