Fresh Ideas for Summer

Get the most out of summer-fresh produce with these classes designed to show off summer’s best.

Summer Soups
Tuesday, July 7, 6pm; Maurice
Menu: Chilled asparagus soup; Cream of endive soup with toasted hazelnuts; Gazpacho Andalusia; Cold cucumber & yogurt soup. Price: $85 per person.

Succulent Roast Chicken
Thursday, July 9, 6pm; Deb
Menu: Summer melon salad with prosciutto, arugula & shaved Parmesan; Succulent oven roasted chicken with fresh herbs; Eggplant Caponata; Venetian style glazed oranges in syrup. Price: $85 per person.

Eggplant Parmesan
Thursday, July 23, 6pm; Deb
Menu: Slivered fennel & blood orange salad; Individual eggplant Parmesan with fresh tomato sauce; Macerated fresh fruit compote. Price: $85 per person.

Scallops Provencal
Friday, July 31, 6pm; Anna
Menu: Fresh corn Vichyssoise; Scallops Provencal with Nicoise style orzo pasta; Summer ratatouille; Classic crème brulee. Price: $85 per person.

Summer Garden Overflow
Saturday, August 1, 5pm; Jennifer
What to do with all that wonderful produce in your garden?? Menu: Zucchini bread grilled with goat cheese; Tomatoes roasted & stewed; Grilled pancetta-wrapped shrimp; Basil sauces & pesto; Corn salad & soup; Berries in sauces. Price: $95 per person or $170 for two.

Upscale Casual
Friday, August 14, 6pm; Joe I
Menu: Mini corn cakes with seared salmon; Watercress salad with toasted pine nuts & basil vinaigrette; Grilled beef tenderloin with a smoky steak sauce; Caramelized pineapple sundaes with chocolate shavings. Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.