The Gathering Place
at Haines & Essick
Fall Cooking Class Schedule Fall Cooking Class Schedule
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Come Cook With Us!!
October 9th – “Private Class”
October 11th – “A Savory Italian Feast” – A robust collection of our favorite autumn-inspired foods of Italy. Fried Ravioli, Minestrone, Three Cheese, Tomato, Green Bean & Pancetta Salad, Osso Boco, Chocolate Espresso Torte. $35
October 15th – Private Class
October 16th – Private Class
October 18th – Private Class
October 20th – “Cowboy In The Kitchen” - Enjoy this beautifully tote-able meal with a true campfire vibe. Wrangler attire, please…we’re eating on blankets. Creamy Corn & Grilled Chicken Soup, Warm Grilled Chile Lime Beef Salad w/ Chipotle Vinaigrette, Cow Poke Branded Pork Kabobs w/ Coffee BBQ Sauce, Road Runner Tailed Corn with Chipotle Lime Butter and Espresso & Pine Nut Brownies w/ Kahlua-Chocolate Glaze. $35.
October 22nd – Barefoot in the Kitchen – Hampton’s Style” – A must do 10 course event highlighting dishes and recipes from this Food TV icon, Ina Garten. Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, Vanilla Fig Balsamic with Brie and Apples, East Coast Ch-aesar Wrap, California Dreamin’ Pizza, East Hampton Clam Chowder, Pasta, Pesto and Peas, Roast Loin of Pork w/ Fennel & Apples, Tequila Lime Drummers, Lemon Bread Pudding w/ Lemon Curd, Hot Chocolate w/ Homemade Marshmallows. $38.
October 25th - “One Pot Meals” – Four stellar, company-worthy dishes that require few dishes. Chicken Rococco, Baked Ziti with Pomodoro Sauce & 3 Cheeses, Chicken Cacciatore, Veal Stew w/ Wild Mushrooms and Herbs. $35.
October 27th – “Mastering Risotto” - Vanilla Rissotto w/ Vanilla Glazed Scallops, Wild Mushroom Rissotto w/ Beer Can Chicken, Sun-dried Tomato Risotto w/ Grilled Vegetables. $35.
October 28th – “Autumn Brunch in Wine Country” – A spectacular al fresco style presentation of a full sit-down brunch showcasing autumn vineyard splendor. Fall Orchard Sangria, Baked Ricotta w/ Herbs, Roasted Stuffed Tomato Confit, Vineyard Egg Strata with Artichokes, Pancetta & Goat cheese, Wild Mushroom Risotto w/ Truffles and Pear & Hazelnut Gratin w/ Mascarpone. Two seating options – 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. $35.
November 3rd – “Takin’ It Easy In The Big Easy” – Join us for a taste bud stroll down on the bayou for flavors unique to N’orleans. Low Country Crab Cakes w/ Cajun Hollandaise, Creole Caesar Salad w/ Cornbread Croutons, Seafood Gumbo, Muffaletta and Louisiana Mud Pie. $35.
November 5th – “Autumn Flavor of Fire” – This 10 course menu is inspired by only one thing…flames. Come Hungry!! Grilled Corn Sauté, Grilled Fish Tacos with Citrus Slaw, Mustard Crusted Smoked Chickens , Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos, Grilled Salmon w/ Cider, Bacon & Pine Nuts, Spicy Grilled Catfish w/ Chunky Avocado Sauce, Tequila & Lime Grilled Chicken Drummers, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Smoked Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms and Grilled Vegetable Cous Cous. $38.
November 7th- “Perfecting The Art Of The Party” - Parmesan Tuilles, A Fork of Thai Noodle Salad, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Citrus Ceviche Scallop / Greens, Vanilla & Fig Balsamic On Brie with Pears, Smoked Whole Salmon w/ Fire Roasted Oranges, Pinot Noir and Vanilla Soaked Fruits, Company’s Coming Antipasto Platter, Black & Blue Lollipops and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears. $35.
We hope our class offerings stimulate your imagination and tempt your palate. All evening classes begin at 6:00 pm and Saturday classes begin at noon. Cost per person is $35.00 unless noted. Class size is limited. Reservations may be made over the phone with a credit card or in person with a check or cash. All paid reservations serve as a commitment. Refunds can be issued if cancellation is given 72 hours prior to class. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Please call 217-429-4374 to reserve a seat.
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