ITALIAN PINWHEEL STEAKS
Thursday, January 15th
6 PM
$120.00
Thursday, January 15th
6 PM
Recipes include:
ITALIAN PINWHEEL STEAKS
– whole flat iron steak thinly pounded, stuffed with provolone cheese,
baby spinach and fresh basil, then rolled into a spiral,
served with a gremolata sauce and loaded mashed potatoes
GREMOLATA SAUCE
– an Italian pesto-like sauce made with fresh parsley,
chopped lemon zest and minced garlic
LOADED ITALIAN MASHED POTATOES
– creamy mashed red potatoes
with bacon and Italian cheese
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
– chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes,
cucumbers, crispy pasta straws
and a homemade creamy Italian dressing
CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING
– a homemade creamy dressing
with parmesan cheese and garlic
CRISPY PASTA STRAWS
– flash fried thinly sliced strips of fresh pasta
TIRAMISU SWISS ROLL CAKE
– fresh baked chocolate Swiss roll cake filled with
Kahlúa coffee liqueur mascarpone cream,
finished with a drizzle of amaretto crunch frosting
and a garnish of cocoa dust
$120 per person
Out of stock
TASTE of THAILAND
Friday, January 16th
6 PM
$115.00
Friday, January 16th
6 PM
Recipes include:
THAI PEANUT CHICKEN with LEMONGRASS RICE
– this chicken is succulent and bursting with Asian flavors!, we begin with marinating
our boneless chicken in a Thai red curry paste and fresh ginger, searing in sesame oil,
then simmering in a sauce of coconut milk, soy sauce, fresh basil, creamy almond butter
and lime juice, garnished with roasted peanuts, sweet red chile and lime wedge,
served with a pyramid of lemongrass rice and coins of English cucumber
LEMONGRASS JASMINE RICE with LEMONGRASS
– jasmine rice from Thailand steamed
with fresh lemongrass
ASIAN SALAD with WONTON CRISPS
– artisan lettuce, matchstick carrots, bean sprouts
and cucumber with sweet sesame dressing,
garnished with wonton crisps and toasted sesame seeds
SWEET SESAME DRESSING
– a homemade sweetened sesame oil dressing
with rice vinegar, minced garlic and soy sauce;
CHEESECAKE MOUSSE with LIME CURD
– buttery graham cracker crust topped with creamy fresh lime cheesecake mousse
and dollops of homemade zesty lime curd, garnished with lime zest.
$115 per person
4 in stock
HOMESTYLE BREAD BAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 17th
10 AM – 3 PM
$145.00
HOMESTYLE HONEY WHITE BREAD I JUMBO SOFT PRETZELS I COUNTRY OATMEAL BREAD
This combination of bread is sure to become family favorites!
There is nothing like the aroma of freshly baked bread on a winter day
or that first warm bite from the oven – Mmmmm. Join Le Chat Gourmet
for this bread baking workshop and we’ll have you baking like a pro
…move over Pillsbury Dough Boy there’s a new baker in town!
Saturday, January 17th
10 AM – 3 PM
Techniques & Skills:
Working with Yeast I Kneading by Hand & Mixer
Windowpane Test I Proofing I Rising I Punching Down I Shaping
Hand Forming I Poaching I Baking Soft Pretzels
Making Flavored Compound Butters
Recipes include:
COUNTRY OATMEAL BREAD
– a yeast raised bread made with milled oats
and a kiss of honey, absolutely delicious served
warm from the oven slathered with a compound butter!
FLAVORED COMPOUND BUTTERS
– compound butters are a great way to add more
deliciousness to your fresh baked breads, in this
class we’ll create a duo of flavored butters,
cranberry orange and brown sugar cinnamon
to pair with our whole wheat bread
BROWN SUGAR CINNAMON BUTTER
– butter combined with brown sugar and freshly grated
cinnamon stick for the ultimate flavor
CRANBERRY ORANGE BUTTER
– creamy butter combined with fresh orange zest
and chopped dried cranberries
HOMESTYLE HONEY WHITE BREAD
– this yeast raised white bread will soon become a favorite!,
the bread dough is enhanced by using milk vs. water,
why you ask…milk creates a softer loaf because milk fat acts
as a tenderizer against the gluten production, milk also enhances
browning on the crust from caramelization of the milk sugars, that all said,
what really matters is you’ll be producing a very tasty loaf of bread!
JUMBO SOFT PRETZELS
– homemade jumbo soft pretzel dough,
hand shaped intp the iconic pretzel twist,
them poached in a baking soda bath which give
pretzels their traditional flavor, mahogany brown exterior
and soft chewy interior, finished with a sprinkle
of pretzel salt and oven baked,
served with a creamy cheddar and chive spread
CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD with CHIVES
– shredded sharp cheddar cheese,
cream cheese and fresh chives
“Bread making is one of those almost hypnotic businesses like a dance
from some ancient ceremony. It leaves you filled with one of the worlds
sweetest smells…there is no chiropractic treatment, no Yoga exercise, no
hour of meditation in a music-throbbing chapel that will leave you emptier
of bad thoughts than this homely ceremony of making bread.”
– M.F.K. Fisher, The Art of Eating
$145 per person
5 in stock
DIM SUM WORKSHOP
Sunday, January 18th
10 AM – 3 PM
$155.00
Crab Ragoons I Chinese Bao Buns I Lettuce Wraps I Asian BBQ Ribs
Join Le Chat Gourmet for a day of cooking delicious Dim Sum,
savory Chinese inspired small bites that are sautéed in a wok,
deep fried, oven roasted or steamed in bamboo baskets!
Sunday, January 18th
10 AM – 3 PM
Skills and Techniques:
Working with Yeast I Grilling I Wok Cooking
Cooking in Bamboo Steamers I Deep Frying
Recipes include:
CRAB RAGOONS
– these much-loved deep-fried crab ragoons are
wonton wrappers filled with succulent crabmeat,
cream cheese, green onion, garlic and Thai chile,
served with a Ponzo Citrus Soy Sauce
CHINESE BOA BUNS with CARAMEL PORK
– thinly sliced caramelized pork belly
served in homemade chinese steamed bao buns
with crispy cucumbers, matchstick carrots,
green onions and fresh cilantro sprigs
ASIAN CARAMEL PORK
– pork belly marinated with chopped shallots, green onions,
garlic, annatto oil, curry poswer and soy sauce,
seared to a caramelized mahoganany and braised until tender
CHINESE STEAMED BAO BUNS
– homemade yeast raised Chinese buns
cooked in a bamboo steamer
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
– char grilled Asian spice marinated chicken,
wok sautéed julienned carrots, sweet peppers and green onions
with fresh ginger, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce,
served on crispy bibb lettuce cups with wok sauteed vegetable,
rice noodles, fresh cilantro roasted sesame seeds
and homemade Asian dipping sauce
ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
– low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar,
chili crisp paste and sesame oil
ASIAN BARBECUE PORK RIBS
– sweet & tangy babyback ribs rubbed with Chinese five-spice,
marinaded in a Michigan honey, dry sherry and soy sauce,
then slow roasted to a tender, sticky perfection!
$155 per person
Out of stock
SAN FRAN NIGHT
Thursday, January 22nd
6 PM
$120.00
Thursday, January 22nd
6 PM
Recipes include:
SAN FRAN B.L.T. STEAK
– char grilled bacon wrapped filet mignon steak
topped with fresh chive butter,
served with sun dried tomato risotto
SUN DRIED TOMATO RISOTTO
– creamy parmesan risotto with
sun dried tomatoes and fresh herbs
SAN FRAN SHRIMP ‘CORN DOGS’
– these are a game changer, so crazy good!,
deep fried corn dog batter dipped jumbo shrimp,
served with a homemade chipotle honey lime dipping sauce
CHIPOTLE LIME DIPPING SAUCE
– a creamy mayo based sauce with smoky chipotle peppers,
lime juice and a kiss of Michigan honey
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING
– super moist brioche bread pudding with
vanilla bean custard, Ghirardelli caramel chocolates,
served with sea salt caramel sauce
$120 per person
4 in stock
TUSCAN TRATTORIA NIGHT
Friday, January 23rd
6 PM
$115.00
Friday, January 23rd
6 PM
Recipes include:
BACON WRAPPED PORK LOIN
– oven roasted bacon wrapped whole pork loin,
served with butternut risotto, autumn gremolata
and garnished with crispy sage leaves
BUTTERNUT RISOTTO
– a creamy risotto made with Arborio rice
and finished with pureed butternut squash
and finely shredded parmesan cheese
CRANBERRY GREMOLATA with WALNUTS
– an autumnal Italian sauce made with fresh parsley,
chopped walnuts and dried cranberries
CRISPY SAGE
– flash fried fresh sage harvested from Le Chat’s herb garden
GRILLED ITALIAN WEDGE SALAD
– char grilled wedges of radicchio lettuce, shaved autumn apples,
crumbled fresh goat’s cheese, crunchy walnuts,
fresh herbs and homemade honey balsamic dressing
HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING
– an emulsion dressing made with extra virgin olive oil,
Michigan honey, balsamic vinegar, chopped shallots,
minced garlic and fresh tarragon
TIRAMISU CREAM PIE
– chocolate cookie pie crust topped with layers
of espresso soaked ladyfingers, cocoa powder,
vanilla bean mascarpone cream filling
and garnished with shavings of dark chocolate
$115 per person
4 in stock
SOUPS of ITALY WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 24th
10 AM – 3 PM
$145.00
HEARTY ITALIAN SOUPS
Italian Wedding I Zuppa Tuscano I Pappa al Pomodoro
Join Le Chat Gourmet as we create a trio of delicious, soul satisfying
classic Italian soups. As cooler weather arrives your body begins
to yearn for warm hearty fare and nothing is as comforting as a
piping hot bowl of homemade soup – buon appetito!
Saturday, January 24th
10 AM – 3 PM
Skills & Techniques:
Making Homemade Chicken Stock
Hand Rolled Meatballs I Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage
Cooking with Italian Herbs & Spices
Recipes include:
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
– a delicious and hearty soup made with bite size
Italian meatballs, fresh organic baby spinach ribbons,
rich homemade chicken broth, parmesan cheese
and Acini di Pepe pasta
HOMEMADE MINI ITALIAN MEATBALLS
– hand rolled mini meatballs made with
fresh ground pork, garlic, Italian breadcrumbs
herbs and pecorino cheese
HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK
– our delicious bone broth stock is made from
slow simmered chicken, aromatic Italian sofrito,
fresh herbs and spices
ITALIAN SOFRITO
– Italian vegetable trinity for soup bases classically
made with diced carrots, onions and celery
ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP
– a wonderful hearty autumn Tuscan soup
loaded with Yukon potatoes, sautéed garlic,
homemade sweet Italian sausage,
and fresh Tuscan kale
HOMEMADE SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE
– fresh ground pork combined with brown sugar,
cracked fennel, oregano and parsley
TUSCAN TOMATO SOUP (Pappa al Pomodoro)
– a thick Tuscan soup made with fresh tomato passata,
Italian bread, extra virgin olive oil,
minced garlic and fresh basil
$145 per person
5 in stock
WHAT THE CLUCK WORKSHOP?!
Sunday January 25th
10 AM – 3 PM
$145.00
Chicken Confidential Workshop – all about Technique!
We’ll focus on the following techniques, breaking down a whole
chicken, roasting, sautéing, poaching, braising, brining
and frying. Join Chef Denene Vincent as we take an intensive
look at the chicken and its many cooking possibilities.
Sunday, January 25th
10 AM – 3 PM
Techniques & Skills:
Breaking Down a Whole Chicken
Poaching I Brining I Sautéing
Braising I Frying I Roasting
Recipes include:
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
– for the most outrageously flavorful, juicy
and crispy fried chicken, we’ll begin by roasting our herb
encrusted chicken, then add to our fresh thyme buttermilk brine,
dredge it in a special flour and spice coating
and deep fry to crispy golden perfection!
BUTTERMILK BRINE
– brining will add moisture and extra flavor to our chicken,
fresh thyme, bay leaves, Tabasco, buttermilk
and a kiss of sweetness from honey
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN WINGS
– learn to break down whole chicken wings into two pieces,
the drumette & wingette, smother in our homemade
sweet & sour sauce, roast to sticky crazy goodness,
garnish with sesame seeds and green onions
SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
– we’ll reduction of apple cider vinegar, garlic,
honey, soy sauce and fresh ginger to create
this sauce of sweet & sour sticky yumminess!
CLASSIC CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
– comfort food at its finest, sautéed tender white meat
chicken, baby carrots, leeks, celery and fresh thyme
are braised low and slow in a creamy chicken broth gravy,
with homemade drop biscuit dumplings!
HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS
– baking powder dumplings are formed into a dough,
then spoon dropped into the bubbling chicken broth
forming pillows of dumpling deliciousness!
$145 per person
8 in stock