Culinary Inspirations - Dinner Parties and Classes
Culinary Inspirations brings the fun of cooking to your home with In-Home Cooking Classes and Interactive Dinner Parties. It’s your opportunity to learn new cooking skills and make time spent in the kitchen more efficient. The knowledge you will gain can be used in your home to create great food every day, not just on week-ends. It’s a great social environment that is fun and creative and an alternative to traditional in-home entertaining.

Chef Leslie is a Certified Culinary Inspirations Instructor; contact her today to plan your next party.

Appetizer Party Essentials – Here’s a class with an appetizer menu that you will quickly find to be a delicious addition to your entertaining repertoire! Learn essential techniques used in preparing stuffing and fillings. Experience the taste difference between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan cheese. This class will also present great make-ahead tips and recipe variations that are the secret to more time spent with your guests and less time spent in the kitchen!

• Roasted Feta Mushrooms
• Tabbouleh
• Cherry Tomatoes with Blue Cheese & Bacon
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Asian Inspiration – Explore and savor the magical cuisine of Asia. This class blends the subtle and exotic flavors of the Far East with a few of the traditional and familiar ingredients of the West. This class will teach you about Asian flavors and how to balance these components to create an engaging presentation.

• Sake-Soy Glazed Chicken
• Creamy Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
• Asian Veggie Sauté
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Dining Under The Stars Grilling – This is the first in a series of tantalizing al fresco menus for the serious backyard barbecue enthusiast. These recipes are guaranteed to create outdoor excitement or adapt them for indoor grilling. Learn chef secrets that will ensure success and consistent results every time.

• Lager-Brined Pork Chops
• Marinated Grilled Vegetables
• Cheesy Garlic Bread
• Spiced Apples with Dried Fruit, Grilled in Parchment Paper
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Grandma’s Farmhouse Dinner – Take a trip to the country and indulge yourself in a bounteous menu that celebrates the best of country cookin’! This gem of a class will capture the essence of supper at Grandma’s house as you learn updated techniques for creating comfort food with ease.

• Rosemary Roasted Chicken
• Grandma’s Garden Confetti
• Grammy’s Best Biscuits
• Stovetop Apple Dumplings
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Kids in the Kitchen – This class is all about fun. This interactive class gets kids involved in hands on cooking while creating simple yet great tasting recipes. Make faces with food while learning about cooking techniques, kitchen procedures and even cleanliness and safety. Watch the enjoyment as the kids devour the fruits of their labor.

• Taco Buddies
• Festive Fruity Salsa
• Cinnamon Chips
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Small Plates Around the World – One of life’s greatest joys is spending quality time with friends and family. Learn how to prepare tasty world-cuisine appetizer treats that will allow you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. These recipes can be the beginning of a great meal or by themselves become a simple yet sumptuous feast.

• Indonesian Chicken Sate’
• Peanut Dipping Sauce
• Greek Minced Beef & Currant Pitas
• Italian Caprese Crostini
• Mexican Roasted Pumpkin Seed Dip
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Southwest Celebration – Southwestern fare is known for melding the foods from diverse ethnic groups into a cuisine that relies heavily on the bounty of the earth. It crosses the borders coupling the cultural flavors of Hispanic and Native American cooking with the wide variety of chili peppers from New Mexico. A rich heritage that combines tradition with innovation lends itself to a class that is creative, delicious and fun.

• Tortillas De Colures
• Fresco Verduros Orzo
• Las Fajitas Nuevas
• Cajeta, Coconut – Pecan Crepes
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Spanish Dinner Party – This class will transport you to the different regions of Spain where you will experience diverse taste sensations complete from soup to dessert! Traditional Spanish cooking techniques have been adapted within this class for the home chef to create these inspiring and delicious dishes.

• Classic Andalusia Gazpacho
• Mediterranean Paella
• Spanish Cheesecake
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Winter Holiday Desserts – Pies, Gingerbread, and Puddings are quintessential comfort foods for winter holiday gatherings. We’ve updated some traditional favorites to bring even more holiday cheer to your home. Perfect to serve to your family and friends or give as unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that will delight anyone.

• Gingerbread Biscotti
• Perfect Pastry Dough
• Holiday Apple-Cranberry Tart
• Eggnog Crème Anglaise
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Testimonials
The class "was terrific, enjoyable, low pressure."
-Susan.S, Powder Springs

Liked "learning new and different ways to do things."
-Ann.P, Marietta

The class had a "relaxed atmosphere" and "clear instructions."
- Debra C, Marietta

The teacher was "wonderful, knowledgeable, and creative. You conquered my fears with puff pastry, phyllo stuff, and using a chef's knife!"
-Nancy.W. Marietta