Sunday, August 31, 2008

Chef Trevor Joins Us Again with Italian Entrees

Chef Trevor joins us for another great class: Bruschetta; Mussels Fra Diavolo; and Chicken Parmigiana With Linguine.



here is the start of the bruschetta.



Fresh ingredients make all of the difference in the world! The basil is Genovese (Italian).


Can you smell the mussels?

Spicy and tasty....

...and Mary, aka Ms. Mussel was there to sample the wares!


The marinara sauce was fresh and started a few hours before the students arrived, for the flavors to adequately blend.





Friends of the chef flew in from NY to keep him honest!



Here's the finale - Chicken Parmigiana!

Chef Trevor will be back in February with more recipes from his book that we have for sale at the store - a great Christmas Gift!!!!

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Chef Jeff with Hell's Kitchen Revisited!

Another great night with Chef Jeff Jeffries - Involtini di bistecca; Stuffed Flank Steak; Saffron Risotto and Rustic Apple Crostata.

This was a hands-on class with participation from everyone. Kim and Mancil get the ball rolling helping out with the appetizer.

Now the family gets into the act!

Here is the flank steak being prepared for eventual stuffing.





Roasted red pepper - what a great flavor enhancer!

Grace and Loretta were in much of the action.

Here is the appetizer - Involtini di bistecca. A nice combination of seared top round with a hazelnut mixture inside.

Spinach pesto gets handled through the food processor.


The flank steak before it gets rolled.

Here is the appetizer getting seared.

Jimmy is vying for the next head Chef position at Quality Street (move over Adam!).


Here is the before as they are heading into the oven.

Amy and Ramona make the dessert. It's a contest to see whose Apple Crostata will look the best!

Bursting with flavor!
The risotto takes a little bit of time but is well worth it.

The finale......delectable.





Another great evening at Quality Street. Chef Jeff has multiple upcoming classes. Please join us for one.