Super Bowl XLVI is Feb 5th—are you ready? Beth has all the recipes you’ll need to throw the best party, no matter who wins! Her selections include Hot Garlic-Orange Olives, Spiced Garbanzo Beans, Sweet and Spicy Deviled Eggs (decorated to look like footballs!), Cajun Crab Spread on Baguette, Hot Brown Sandwiches on Ciabatta (the classic turkey favorite), and super-addictive Super Bowl Chicken Wings. Make a couple or make them all and you’re guaranteed to have the same guests next year!
Complementary beer pairing. $45


Feb 2 – 9-11:00am / 1-3:00pm
In the Kitchen: The Versatility of Grains
Barb Agee

Grains are some of the most healthful, inexpensive and delicious ingredients available for creating amazing salads, side dishes and main dishes. Today Barb will feature Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower in a Sweet Asian Chili Butter Sauce (topped with shreds of fresh spinach and toasted hazelnuts) and Tomato, Arugula Farro Salad with Parsley and Mozzarella.


Sat, Feb 4, 9-11:00 am
La Petite Academy for Ages 5-8
A Chocolate Valentine Surprise!
Linda Hunter

Shhh! It’s a surprise! Make a special treat for your special Valentine. Linda’s not telling, but it’s sure to be chocolate. Learn all about different kinds of chocolate and you’ll be all set for Valentine’s Day!
$25


Sat, Feb 4, 1-3:30pm
Mix and Measure for Ages 9-13
A Chocolate Surprise for Valentine’s Day
Linda Hunter

Linda’s keeping it a secret, but we do know that today will be all about chocolate! Make 3 different beautiful treats and package them up for all of the favorite people in your life. You’ll also be learning about different types of chocolate and when you’re done, you’ll be all set for Valentine’s Day!
$35


Mon, Feb 6, 6-8:30pm
Thai Cooking 101-Part II
Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen

Thai food has become one of the most popular ethnic cuisines in the U.S. and for good reason—everyone loves the bright flavors and satisfying dishes. If you’ve been afraid to try Thai cooking at home, this class is for you! (not necessary to have taken Thai Cooking 101- Part I) Pranee will demonstrate, step-by-step, how easy it is to prepare four standards of Thai cooking: curry, stir-fry, soup and salad. You’ll learn to prepare Phad Thai, Tom Kha Gai (coconut milk chicken soup), Yellow Curry Beef, and Beef Mint Salad. Let Pranee help you keep that New Year’s resolution to learn something new!
Complementary wine pairing. $60 ($110 for both Thai Cooking 101-Part l and Part ll)


Tues, Feb 7, 6-8:30pm
The Romance of Chocolate
Lee Ann Ufford

Nothing says “Valentine’s Day” like chocolate. Create a romantic dinner finale with the elegant Queen's Cake, a dark chocolate extravagance with almonds, apricots and brandy. Chocolate Pots de Crème gets an infusion of espresso and chili for a smooth, exotic dessert. Gianduia Brownies feature a decadent mix of NW hazelnuts and two types of chocolate. Lee Ann will also discuss different types of chocolate and easy dessert decorating. Let the romance begin!
Complementary wine pairing. $45


Fri, Feb 10, 5-7:30pm
Fridays Uncorked - Wine and Chocolate

A Valentine Evening Enjoy the luxurious combination of wine and chocolate paired together and get set for Valentine’s Day.

Enjoy casual wine tasting overlooking beautiful Budd Bay. An on-going pouring allows you to arrive anytime between 5-7:30pm to sample 5 wines with selected complementary cheeses or other tasty Delights!
$12/person


Mon, Feb 13, 6-8:30pm
Linguine and Rotoli—Hands-On Pasta Making
Christine Ciancetta

Discover how easy it is to make your own pasta! Christine will first teach you how to make a basic egg and semolina dough, then how to put it through a pasta machine for Linguine (served with garlic and olive oil) and how to hand-roll Rotoli —“little wheels” (an authentic Italian specialty) filled with savory mushrooms and meats served with marinara sauce. When we’re done, you’ll be making your own pasta at home!
Complementary wine pairing. Hands-on adult class. $50


Thurs, Feb 16, 6-8:30pm
Soup’s On!
Leanne Willard

There’s nothing better than a big bowl of hearty soup in the winter, but it’s often hard to find the perfect recipes. Leanne has done all the testing for you and has come up with four winners: Lentil-Barley Soup with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Curry Condiments, Beer-and-Cheddar Soup with Garlic Toasts, and French Onion and Apple Soup. It’s time to update that recipe file with some delicious new entries!
Complementary wine pairing. $45


Wed, Feb 22, 6-8:30pm
Gourmet Game Night
Cynthia Nims, Seattle-based cookbook author and chef

Cynthia’s creative cookbook, Gourmet Game Night, offers bite-sized, mess-free eating for board-game parties, bridge clubs, poker nights, book groups and more. She presents finger food and small plate snacks that will wow guests and family alike, including Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon-Chive Crème Fraîche, Herb-Marinated Shrimp, Caesar Dip with Big Croutons and Romaine (a riff on the Caesar Salad) and Brown Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Dip. If you love eating and playing games, we’ll see you there!
Complementary wine pairing. $55 but sign up for the class and buy the book at the same time - together only $70!


Thurs, Feb 23, 6-8:30pm
Classic Sauces
Chef Treacy Kreger

Chef Treacy visits the BSC kitchen to share his sauce-making expertise. If you love Hollandaise, Treacy will show you how to make the “best ever” Eggs Benedict, and demonstrate how to create other sauces based on Hollandaise—Maltaise (flavored with orange), Choron (Béarnaise with tomato), Mousseline (combined with whipped cream), and he’ll share his recipe for Steak Oscar (a Northwest classic featuring steak, crab and a Sauce Béarnaise made from fresh Hollandaise). He’ll also teach you the secrets to making the creamiest Sauce Béchamel and then turn it into an amazing Sauce Mornay (cheese sauce) for a decadent Macaroni and Cheese. He’ll also touch on Mayonnaise—how to prepare and maybe good reasons why not to make your own.
Complementary wine pairing. $50


Tues, Feb 28, 6-8:30pm
A Passage to India
Ritu Batta

Spend a winter evening with Ritu and the warm flavors of her homeland. She’ll share her favorite recipes for Dal Makhani (buttered black beans), Smoky Eggplant with Fresh Herbs, Masala rice, Poori (Indian Fry Bread) and top it all off with Kheer (rice pudding topped with pistachios and dried fruit) for dessert. Transport yourself to India.
Complementary wine pairing. $45