# 60 5-Ingredient Comfort Food: Soothing and Simple
hands-on

Eating comfort food is always soothing to the soul, but usually requires a lot of time, labor, and ingredients. Now Myra brings you deeply comforting food with minimum fuss and maximum flavor using only five ingredients (besides sea salt and pepper). These delectable dishes are so simple to prepare that even after a tough day you'll be ready to whip up any of these recipes which are designed to satisfy everyone---even the kids! Macaroni and Cheese Two Ways; Mashed Potatoes with Herbed Olive Tapenade; Chickpea Corn-Grit Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper; Spinach Quesadillas with Avocado and Salsa; Spice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Shallot-Yogurt Dip; Asparagus Frittata with Ricotta and Parmesan; Peanut Butter and Jam-Stuffed French Toast; Migas (Scrambled Eggs with Tortillas, Salsa, and Cheddar); Espresso Chocolate Mousse; and Rhubarb Brown Betty. (Some organic dairy and eggs will be used.)

a) 1 Friday, April 11, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

OR
b) 1 Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Instructor: Myra Kornfeld
Fee: $95; Two People: $180

# 61 Tasty Thai in Practically No Time
demonstration

So, you would love to invite friends and family to dinner but don't know where you'll find the time. What would you say to four authentic Thai-inspired completely balanced meals that are flavorful, healthy, beautifully presented and fast? As Dina and Carina demonstrate techniques like sautŽing, stir frying, grilling, steaming, preparing garlic paste, pressing tofu, and making non-dairy ice cream, you'll be introduced to the essential flavor components of Thai cuisine. And, if you fear your organizational skills are not up to the task, each recipe comes with a prep list you can use to prioritize your tasks. Grilled Shrimp with Hot Sweet & Sour Sauce and Papaya and Long Bean Salad with Chile-Spiced Lime Dressing; SautŽed Marinated Ginger Chicken Satays with Peanut Sesame Sauce and Rice Noodles with Cucumber-Cilantro Relish; Red Vegetable Curry with Pressed Tofu, Coconut Jasmine Rice, and Garlic Spinach; Lemongrass Fish Soup and Colorful Stir-Fried Vegetables with Egg Noodles; and Dairy-Free Mango Coconut Ice Cream. (Some fish, organic chicken and eggs will be used.)

1 Thursday, May 15, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dina Cutrone & Carina Kuhl
Fee: $95; Two People: $180

# 62 A Pantry Full of Possibilities
partial participation

Spend a few hours with Chef Alexandra Borgia and you'll see your pantry in a whole new light. In this clever and creative class, you'll learn how to use the most common pantry items in simple recipes that will transform them into delicious dishes in no time. Take those beans, for example: Alex will show you how to use them in a veggie burger, a soup and some savory spreads. That rice can become a savory cake, pilaf, stir-fry or salad. And don't forget those vegetables you have on hand: onions, carrots, celery, and greens are the makings of a hearty soup, a quick pickled dish, or a simple sautŽ. Never again will you face your pantry and think you have nothing for dinner. It's loaded with possibilities! Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup; Cannellini Beans and Roasted Garlic Spread; Savory and Spicy Bean Burger; Lentil and Sun Dried Tomato P‰tŽ; Crisp and Lemony Rice Cake; Rice Pilaf with Toasted Vermicelli and Pine Nuts; Cantonese Stir Fried Rice; No Cream Creamy Mirepoix Soup; Quick Pickled Slaw; andVegetable Tartlets with Onion Confit.

1 Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Instructor: Alexandria Borgia
Fee: $95; Two People: $180

# 63 Quick-and-Easy Cooking for Midlife and Beyond
demonstration

One of the many events a woman will experience in her lifetime is menopause, and some find it more challenging than others. Join internationally renowned health expert Gabriele Kushi, author of Embracing Menopause Naturally, for an illuminating look at how whole foods, properly prepared, can help calm hormonal storms. Gabriele's recipes are quick, easy and delicious, carefully created to supply deep nourishment that reduces stress, restores inner balance and supports the midlife transition. So, whether your goal is to reduce or eliminate hot flashes, ease mood swings, or sleep better, these principles and satisfying foods can come to your aid. Pressure-Cooked Black Soy Beans With Tamari and Cilantro; Yellow Corn Soup with Nori Shards; Green Leafy Salad With Dulse Flakes and Brown Rice Vinaigrette; Steamed Quinoa with Edamame, Parsley and Flax Oil; Nishime Style Root Vegetables; and Raspberry-Infused Tofu Cream Whip.

1 Thursday, June 19, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Instructor: Gabriele Kushi
Fee: $90; Two People: $170

# 64 Everyday Easy: Four Meals on the Fast Track
demonstration

A few ingredients, a fabulous meal, all done in 45 minutes or less. And thanks to the limited ingredients and quick- cooking methods required, your journey from 'prep to done' will be almost effortless. Cooking techniques will be fully demonstrated as well as cleaning your cast-iron grill! You will receive further timesaving tips on how to prepare some dishes in advance and take home a prep list for organizing recipes and prioritizing tasks. Quick and easy never tasted so good! Chilled Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Lentil Salad and Whole Grain Bread; Grilled Ginger Turkey Burgers with Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges, SautŽed Sesame Bok Choy and Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Dash; Moroccan Chickpea and Mixed Vegetable Stew with Garlicky Wilted Swiss Chard and Saffron-Cardamom Couscous; Brown Rice Pasta with Basil Walnut Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Shards of Parmesan and Pignoli Grape Salad with Balsamic Mustard Vinaigrette; and Frozen Fruit Smoothies. (Some organic turkey and dairy will be used.)

1 Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dina Cutrone & Carina Kuhl
Fee: $95; Two People: $180