Course Schedule
Tuesday March 22, 2011 . Senior Center - White Bear Lake, MN . Call (651) 653-3122 for pricing and other registration info	10:30-11:30 am	Super Supper Savers . Join Personal and Private Chef Rachael Perron in a demonstration of three beloved client favorites that are simple enough for a weekday dinner, but good enough for company. These are freezer-friendly, healthful choices that can be easily portioned for singles or couples and utilize budget-friendly ingredients. . Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Shell Pasta Whitefish Croquettes with Lemon Aioli Southwestern Roasted Chicken Soup
Friday May 6, 2011 . White Bear High School - South Campus 100 . Call (651) 407-7549 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Risotto 101   A shorter version of the May 26 class, listed below.
Thursday May 12, 2011 . White Bear High School - South Campus 100 . Call (651) 407-7549 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Sophisticated Salads Made Simple A shorter version of the August 25 class, listed below.  .
Tuesday May 24, 2011 . White Bear High School - South Campus 210 . Call (651) 407-7549 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Berry Bliss . A shorter version of the July 12 class, listed below.
Summer 2011 . Retail venues in Lilydale and St. Louis Park	TBD	TBD - Classes on Grilling, Italian Summer Desserts, Ice Cream and More Check back for more info on other classes yet to be scheduled around the Twin Cities, or schedule your own class at your home or place of business. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for real-time updates and first alerts on these classes as they are scheduled, just by clicking the links to those pages, below.  .
Thursday May 26, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Risotto 101   Long-regarded as a technical difficulty – risotto is actually a simple dish to master. Chef Rachael Perron learned to make perfect risotto in Italy where this classic creamy indulgence isn’t reserved just for special occasions. Whether you want to make it for a date or just a weeknight meal for family or friends, Chef Perron will prove that you, yes you, can make perfect risotto every time. (IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure the maximum benefit, this class will be primarily  demonstration, though there will be ample opportunity for all interested participants to get a close up with each of the dishes and exercise their elbows as they practice stirring techniques.)  . Risotto with Asparagus and Pistachios Porcini and Marscapone Risotto Lemony Chicken and Parmesan Risotto with Sweet Baby Peas Sweet Cream Dessert Risotto Breakfast Risotto with Walnuts, Figs and Clover Honey
Tuesday June 21, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Easy Summer Entertaining Menus Whether it’s a weekday dinner or a weekend get together with the neighbors, it’s all about cooking and eating al fresco! Join personal chef Rachael Perron for simple and flavorful summer menus that are easy enough for a worknight, but fabulous enough for company. This is the “AP” class in how-to host a backyard party. That’s because Rachael is a master in advanced-prep cooking. So, get out of your kitchen and start mingling with your guests, because this incredibly delicious summer entertaining menu will be 100% ready before your guests even arrive. . Zucchini Crostini Mixed Greens with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Simple Sour Pepper Sauce Lemon-Basil Linguine Peaches and Cream Shortcakes Summery Rosemary Lemonade
Tuesday July 12, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Berry Bliss . One of the things that makes Minnesota winters great is the anticipation of the onset of warm weather and the start of berry season, but forget Strawberry Shortcake – today we take traditional recipes in new directions, from a sweet take on a classic savory starter to a Tuscan peppery strawberry syrup served with Parmesan cheese before or in place of dessert. . Effortless Lemon Cream and Berry Tart Ricotta and Raspberry Crepes Strawberry Bruschetta Mixed Berry-Mint Compote Marmellata di Peperoncini
Thursday August 25, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Sophisticated Salads Made Simple Transform your farmer’s market finds into incredible fresh salads of all varieties – green, fruit, mixed vegetable and pasta. As she demonstrates proper vegetable prep and storage techniques, Chef Rachael Perron will lead a discussion about what makes for a great salad and how to balance flavors and textures perfectly in your own original recipes, ensuring you get the most out of the beauties you find at the market or your own backyard. . Italian Chop Salad Buttermilk Umami Parmesan Dressing  Korean Cucumber Salad Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Citrus-Honey Dressing and Fresh Mint Vietnamese Chicken Salad Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta and Dried Cherry Vinaigrette .
Tuesday July 19, 2011 . Chefs' Abode - Lilydale, MN . Call (651) 406-5401 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Beautiful Brunches . It’s the most important meal of the day and also one of the most fun meals to entertain with. Forget reservations! With her make-ahead strategies and simple preparations, Chef Rachael Perron will demonstrate how quick and easy it is to wake up to a real feast right in your own home. You’ll surely be inspired to host a midmorning get-together of your own!   Blue-Ribbon Award Winning Honey-Pecan Granola Spinach & Cream Cheese Egg Bruschetta Cinnamon Crumb Cake (a.k.a. Anna’s Breakfast Cake) Yogurt Parfaits with Toasted Walnuts, Figs, Rosemary and Minnesota Clover Honey
Saturday July 23, 2011 . Chefs' Abode - Lilydale MN . Call (651) 406-5401 for pricing and other registration info	2-5 pm	Babes Who Barbeque - Seven Secrets to Great Grilling .  Whether you’re one of those ladies who is quietly scared of your grill or you already love cooking al fresco, this class will ensure your backyard barbeque success every time. Grilling can be not only fast, healthful and simple to clean up, it’s also easy when you know a few key techniques. Tonight Chef Rachael Perron will help you extend your mealtime mastery beyond the four walls of your kitchen and outside onto to your deck, patio or porch.    Herb Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon Aioli Easy Barbeque Chicken Blackened Shrimp with Creole Mayo Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta and Olives
Thursday July 28, 2011 . Chef's Abode - Lilydale, MN . Call (651) 406-5401for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Lake Living and Loving It . Spending all day on and lounging around the lake leaves little time for menu planning, shopping or meal prep, and yet it’s easy to get tired quickly of brats and tortilla chips. Chef Rachael Perron is ready tonight to share secrets for eating well all summer long- without working at it.   KC-Style BBQ Chicken, Blue Cheese Coleslaw, Basmati Rice and Red Pepper Salad and Chocolate-Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches
Monday September 19, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	A Modern Approach to Sauces and Dressings  .  You don’t have to be a chef to know that sauces make the difference between a good meal and an incredible one. Tonight we will explore both classic and modified techniques a modern culinary enthusiast can use to enhance basic recipes. We’ll discuss and demonstrate  Béchamel, cheese, cream and marinara sauces, Velouté, raw sauces, and super simple recipes for warm and cold sauces that are particularly great with meats and  fish. We’ll also break down fundamental formulas for both creamy and vinaigrette dressings for salads. We’ll taste the demonstrated recipes with pasta, crostini and roasted and grilled meats, as appropriate.  .  Demo: Details Signature Spicy Marinara Basic Cheese Sauce Quick Sour Cherry Sauce Buttermilk Parmesan Dressing “Cheaters” Aioli Details Basil Pesto
Monday September 26, 2011 (Sugars) and Monday October 3, 2011 (Spices) . ISD 622 - Oakdale, MN . Call (651) 748-7437 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Sugar and Spice and Everything's Nice . Get the advanced “dish” on Chef Perron’s newest two-volume Cookbooklet set “Sugars” and “Spices” in this special two-night event. First we’ll indulge in sweet treats perfect for entertaining, gift-giving, or as an everyday indulgence. On night two we’ll figure out what to do with those lesser-used bottles in your spice cabinet, exploring surprisingly delicious recipes using turmeric, cloves, saffron, cardamom, ginger and more. We’ll also discuss the proper storage of spices, and how to grind your own at home. YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND JUST ONE EVENT.   Demo: Sugars Sea Salt Vanilla Caramels Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Tart Mini-Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Banana Cream Pie with Sweetened Whipped Cream Chocolate Zucchini Cake   Demo: Spices Simple French White Bean and Pork Cassoulet with Rustic Jumbo Breadcrumbs Simplest Spanish Paella with Shrimp and Sausage Moroccan Chicken Skewers and Rice with Creamy Yogurt Dip Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Friday October 7, 2011 . Chefs' Abode - Lilydale, MN . Call (651) 406-5401 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	The Best Thing I Ever Ate - Twin Cities.  . Which restaurants, dishes and chefs make other chefs swoon? Inspired by amazing dining experiences at some of the best eateries in the Twin Cities, Chef Perron is taking you on a culinary tour of the places and foods she’s currently crazy for and showing you how to enjoy them right in your own kitchen, because according to Chef Perron, “the truest test of a successful culinary outing is how quickly after I get home I try to knock off what I’ve tasted!” . Demo: Soft Scrambled Egg Crostini with Spinach Roasted Chicken with Lemons, Garlic and Herbs Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower, Orange and Cream Sauce Crepes with Salted Caramel Sauce
Wednesday October 26, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Soup Clinic 101 . Cooler days, especially game days, call for a steaming hot bowl of soup. Tonight we’ll learn the basics to making soups, even without a recipe, using the flavors that please your personal palate in this how-to primer on all things soupy. .  Participation: Chickpea Soup Corn and Potato Chowder Italian Cannelini Bean and Spinach Soup Spicy Roasted Chicken Soup with Tomatoes, Black Beans and Corn
Thursday October 27, 2011 . ISD 622 - Oakdale, MN . Call (651) 748-7437 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Appetizing Appetizers . The theme for your next cocktail party is flavor! No cheese and crackers, here. If you’re looking for absolutely memorable, truly delectable party nosh, look no further than the Details Cocktail Party Menu. Chef Rachael Perron from Details Private Chef Services is here tonight to share her recipes and tips to ensure your next event is perfectly delicious.   Demo: Parmesan Gougere Bacon-Wrapped Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Sweet Potato Latkes with Chive Sour Cream Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate Punch
Monday November 7, 2011 and Thursday November 10, 2011 . ISD 624 - White Bear Lake, MN (MONDAY)  White Bear High School - South Campus 100 Call (651) 407-7549 for pricing and other registration info . ISD 622 - Oakdale, MN (THURSDAY) Call (651) 748-7437 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Show-Stopping Sides . Forget the pursuit of the perfect turkey – we all know it’s the sides that make a holiday meal unique and memorable! Join us as we prepare an amazing spread of seasonal supporting players – without a mashed potato or green bean casserole in sight. These are sophisticated flavors – but guaranteed to please even the pickiest palate and dazzle your dinner guests.   Demo: Garlicky Creamed Spinach Spinach and Mushroom Bread Pudding Best Buttermilk Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter Brussels with Pancetta and Honey Savory Spoonbread with Fennel-Spiced Sausage, Apricots and Fresh Sage Fresh Cranberry Relish
Monday November 14, 2011 . ISD 624 - White Bear Lake,  MN . White Bear High School - South Campus 100 . Call (651) 407-7549 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Best Holiday Treats for Gift-Giving and Entertaining.  . Whether you’re looking for a fun holiday evening out with friends or just want some new ideas for seasonal treats to share with friends this season, Chef Perron has collected some of her best-loved recipes for traditional treats- with a twist. We’ll discuss effective packaging for giving these treats as gifts and time-saving techniques for having them ready whenever you need. . Demo: Salted Chocolate Caramels Orange-Scented Chocolate Chip Shortbread Favorite Molasses Cookies Caramel Popcorn Fruited Chocolate Granola
Thursday November 17, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN . Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Amazing Appetizers . The theme for your next cocktail party is flavor! No cheese and crackers, here. If you’re looking for absolutely memorable, truly delectable party nosh, look no further than the Details Cocktail Party Menu. Chef Rachael Perron from Details Private Chef Services is here tonight to share her recipes and tips to ensure your next event is perfectly delicious. . Demo: Parmesan Gougere Bacon-Wrapped Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Sweet Potato Latkes with Chive Sour Cream Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate Punch
Monday December 12, 2011 . The Chef's Gallery - Stillwater, MN .. Call (651) 351-1144 for pricing and other registration info	6-9 pm	Sugary Sneak Peek  . Get the advanced “dish” on Chef Perron’s newest two-volume Cookbooklet set “Sugars” and “Spices” in temptingly sweet event and indulge in sweet treats perfect for entertaining, gift-giving, or as an everyday indulgence.  . Demo: Sea Salt Vanilla Caramels Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Tart Mini-Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Banana Cream Pie with Sweetened Whipped Cream Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Thursday December 15, 2011 . ISD 622 - Oakdale, MN . Call (651) 748-7437 for pricing and other registration info	6:30-8 pm	Risotto 101 . Long-regarded as a technical difficulty – risotto is actually a simple dish to master. Chef Rachael Perron learned to make perfect risotto in Italy where this classic creamy indulgence isn’t reserved just for special occasions. Whether you want to make it for a date or just a weeknight meal for family or friends, Chef Perron will prove that you, yes you, can make perfect risotto every time. . Participation: Porcini and Marscapone Risotto Asparagus and Pistachio Risotto Lemony Chicken and Parmesan Risotto Sweet Cream Dessert Risotto

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