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JANUARY • FEBRUARY • MARCH • 2020 CLASS CALENDAR

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Cooking Classes

January, February, March, 2020

COMFORT CLASSICSFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourDuring the cold winter months comfort food is just whatwe need to warm our bodies and souls. Tonight, we willcelebrate family fun night making cozy, comfort classicsthat we can enjoy with our loved ones. Chef Amie willguide you through delicious recipes so you can makethem again with your family when you are havinga comforting family night in.Classic Minestrone, Chicken Corn Chowder,Onion Bread, Knot Rolls, Family Favorite Cookies

BREAKFAST FOR DINNERFRIDAY, MARCH 6, 6:00-8:00PM$20 per person or $60 for family of fourBreakfast is great anytime, so why not have it fordinner? Let’s not limit ourselves to just the usualeggs and bacon. Tonight, we will create a menuof new and interesting breakfast items.If breakfast is one of your favorite meals youwill not want to miss this wonderful menu.Yogurt Pancakes, Family Favorite Frittata,Sausage and Apple Bake, Vanilla InfusedFruit Salad, Pumpkin Energy Bites

These special classes are designed to be fun for the whole family! We will be creating a delicious menu then we will enjoy quality family time as we eat together and play a few games. Please join us for thesevery special events! *Please note for safety reason only children 4 years of age and older.

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Winter Carnival - Day CampAGES 8-15INSTRUCTOR: “MISS THERESE”MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 10:00AM - 1:00PM$35We have so much fun with this class we are doing it some more! Come on in and make some carnival food, play little games and win prizes. A fun day for sure!Bacon Wrapped Hots, Homemade Caramel Corn, Garlic and Chive French Fries, Beef on a Stick, Cookie Pops, Baked Elephant Ears, Root Beer Floats

AGES 8-15INSTRUCTOR: “MISS THERESE”WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1910:00AM - 1:00PM • $35We will be making our way around diverse foods in the course of this class. Bring your curious taste buds with you!Navajo Taco Bread, Chicken Fried Rice, Spaghetti with Bolognese, Naan Flatbread, French Apple tarts, Tropical Fruit Salad

Kids’ Kitchen - February Break Day Camps

Around the World in 3 HoursDay Camp

DR. SEUSS DAY • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, February 29,10:00am-12:00pmWe will be celebrating Dr. Seuss Dayby making fun treats and quotingsome of his most popular booksin a whimsical way. “A person’s aperson no matter how small” and that refers to Little Chefs too! Small chefs can create delicious and beautiful food. We will work together mixing, baking, cutting, stirringand decorating.The Lorax’s Truffula Trees, Cat in the Hat Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Parfaits, Green Eggs Pretzel Bites, Poodle Noodle Pasta

BUNNY CLASS • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, March 1410:00am-12:00pmHop on over to this fun class filledwith bunny inspired food. We will becooking, baking, frosting, cutting and mixing up delicious treats. Every-bunny will love the results from our efforts. A craft willalso be made to take home!Bunny Fruit Kabobs, Bunny Fairy Bread,Bunny Bait Snack Mix, Bunny Cupcake

CATERPILLARS AND BUTTERFLIES • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, March 28, 10:00am-12:00pmThe amazing change that caterpillars go through as theybecome butterflies is one of nature’s wonders. Let’s explore the magical world of butterflies while we make and enjoy some yummy themed treats. A Very, Very, Very! Hungry Caterpillar Cake, Painted Butterfly Sandwiches, Rainbow Fruit Salad, Butterfly Cupcake with Sparkle Frosting

Moms and Dads, feel free to leave the little ones at class in The Cooking School in the hands of our capable teachers and assistants, or stay in the back of the classroom and watch; you choose whatever you and your child are most comfortable with.

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PIZZA, PIZZA, PIZZA! • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, January 1110:00am-12:00pmEveryone loves Pizza!Join Miss Ilene as we makeand enjoy our favorite food.We will experience pizza in fun and different ways this morning so you will be sure to satisfy your pizza craving.Scratch Pizza Sauce, Mini Pizza Rolls, Tortilla Pizza, Sugar Cookie and Cream Fruity Dessert Pizza

PUPPY PAW-TY • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, January 25, 10:00am-12:00pmCalling all party animals! Come-Sit-Stay and of course COOK! Our puppy paw-ty will include baking cute puppy cupcakes and a pizza paw-sta dish that’s delish. We invite your favorite stuffeddog to visit in our dog pen andthe kids can make a cute collarfor their little fur friend too. Whenwe are finished cooking your dogcan sit at the table while we eat ourpaw-ty food.Pizza Paw-sta Bake, Pink Poodle Lemonade,Puppy Chow Snack Mix, Puppy Cupcakes

PANCAKE PALOOZA • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, February 15, 10:00am-12:00pmPancakes, Flap Jacks, Flour Dollars, no matter what you call em’, they’re delicious! Let’s learn to make pancakes and toppings from scratch in this fun, interactive, tummy filling cooking class. Classic Pancakes, Apple Butter Topping, Pigs in a Blanket, Fresh Berries, Pancake Sauce

SUPER BOWL SAMPLINGS • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, January 176:00-8:00pmGet your game on! The bigday is coming and we haverecipe ideas for you! Whatbetter excuse to throw a partywith delicious treats than football? Even if you aren’ta football fan these party recipes are perfect.Football Bread with Taco Dip, Gridiron Layered Dip, Football Shaped Truffles, Football Cookies,Football Pizza Pockets

HAPPY HEARTS DAY! • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, January 246:00-8:00pmValentine’s Day will be herebefore you know it, so wethought we should get a jumpon the celebrating tonight. Joinus to celebrate friendship, fun and food! We’ll make some tasty treats to help you get ready and be prepared for the happiest day in February.Valentine’s Day Snack Mix, Strawberry Valentine Cookies, Valentine Brownies, Be My Valentine Pizza, Chocolate Raspberry Fondue

FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, February 146:00-8:00pmTonight, we are making somefavorite recipes tried and true. These recipes could very wellbecome your favorite too. MissTherese will guide you through creating never fail, most requested dishes so you can recreate them any time.Super Sloppy Joe’s, Marvelous Mac and Cheesy,Bacon and Ranch Tater Tots, Brownie Bites

NACHO AVERAGE DINNER FAVORITES$20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, February 286:00-8:00pmWho doesn’t love munchingon tortilla chips? Not us! Let’stake our favorite snack and makedinner out of it. It doesn’t get any better than this.Chicken ‘n’ Chips, Tasty Tortilla Soup, Warm TortillaBeef Bake, Chili Cheese Dip, Salsa and ChipsDeviled Eggs

MARCH MADNESS • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, March 136:00-8:00pmFeed your hungry fans withthese slam dunk recipes forMarch Madness! They will becheering for your food right alongwith the game. Join us for this class and you’llhave a winning time!Jump Shot Sliders, Courtside Chocolaty S’mores Bars,Game Winning Buffalo Chicken Dip, Time Out PepperoniPizza Chili

HEARTY WINTER FARE • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, March 206:00-8:00pmIt’s still cold out there so wehave some hearty recipes towarm you up. This menu iswonderful to make during a snowday or after being outside on a cold Winter’s day.Spring is almost here but until then, warm up in the kitchen.Hearty Goulash, Savory Garlic Bread, Chicken RomanoBites, Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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HANDS-ON OVER THE TOP • $25 Tuesday, January 14, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Chef Amie LimingDo you want to learn how to make your everyday recipes something special? Join us tonight and have a firsthand experience in making restaurant quality sauces. We will be making over the top sauces, salsas, pan sauces and a dessert sauce too! It is not as scary as it seems, let Chef Amie teach you the basics and see how easy it can be. Satay Dip served with tasty Satays, Creamy Dill and Mustard Sauce served over Fish, Sweet Bell Pepper Salsa, Pan Sauce, Classic Creme Anglaise EASY GAME DAY ENTERTAINING • $25Thursday, January 16, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Marie MayfieldMake entertaining a breeze with these easily prepped slow cooker recipes. From spinach artichoke dip to buffalo chicken sandwiches and cranberry hot wings, nothing is out of bounds. They’re all winning recipes!Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Cranberry Hot Wings, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Chili Coney Dogs

CHICKEN MEAL PREP FOR THE WEEK • $25Tuesday, January 21, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Chef Therese BertrandMeal prep can be soo hard. Chef Therese will help you with a little planning and a few no fail recipes to help you solve the problem of “What’s for dinner?”. She will show you how to take a big pack of chicken breast and grill it on a grill pan or griddle and have your meal ideas ready for the week.Santa Fe Flatbread, Chicken with Bacon, Swiss, Mushrooms and Rice, White Chicken Chili, Grilled Chicken Salad

CAST IRON SKILLET FAVORITES • $25Tuesday, January 28, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Ilene StellaFrom classic appetizers to delicious dessert, make it all in your cast iron skillet! We will discuss selecting the right skillet for you, as well as seasoning, cleaning and maintaining these helpful kitchen icons. Learn everything you need to know about this time honored and beloved cookware.Garlic Bread, The PERFECT Steak, Winter Veggie Skillet,Over the Top Fudge Cake

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HANDS ON SOUP 101 • $25Thursday, January 30, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: A.J. Faulds

With it so cold outside, let’s take a tour around the world with some of the most popular soups. Come learn how to make delicious, classic soups that will warm you from the inside out. Learn the proper techniques to make sure you have tasty soups every time.French Onion Soup, Pasta Fagioli. Wonton Soup,Tortellini Soup

ASIAN FUSION • $25Monday, February 3, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Linda MurrayFusion cuisine is created by combining styles of cooking from different cultures to make a new kind of dish. We will have a fun twist on traditional BBQ chicken pizza with all of your favorite Asian flavors in pizza form. What happens when Far East meets South-of-the-border? General Tso’s chicken tacos! Join us for a food fusion explosion!Asian Barbeque Flatbread Pizza, General Tso’s Chicken Tacos, Coconut Rice with Pineapple and Cashews, Korean Influence Chili Chocolate Fusion Brownies

FANCY APPETIZERS IN A FLASH • $25Thursday, February 6, 7:00-9:00pm Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandMake show stopping flavorful bites in a flash! Perfect for partiesor movie nights. Tonight, we will be making some recipes from scratch and some with the help of prepared products like puff pastry. Either way you come out with deliciousness!! Asparagus Sun-dried Tomato Puff Pastry Bites, Parmesan Chicken Bites, Ham and Brie Pockets, Almond Bacon Cheese Crostini, Peanut Butter Buckeyes

A CHOCOLATE FANTASY • $25 Tuesday, February 11, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Chef Amie LimingIt doesn’t get better than chocolate! What if you could eat chocolate in every course of your dinner? That sounds likea dream come true. Join Chef Amie tonight as she shows you how to get our favorite ingredient...chocolate into your dinnerin fun and exciting ways.Mixed Greens with White Chocolate Vinaigrette, Cocoa Cherry Pork Loin, Cherry Almond Rice, Chocolate Cream Roll

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HANDS ON EASY WEEKNIGHT FRENCH BISTRO • $25 Thursday, February 13, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Marie MayfieldWhat’s more romantic than sitting at a bistro in Paris and spending time with your favorite person? Well, you don’t need an expensive plane ticket. Have French bistro night at home enjoying three cheese soufflé and shortbread lemon tart. Ooh la la!Pork Cassoulet, Three-Cheese Soufflés, Apple Tart Tatin, Shortbread Lemon Tart

HANDS ON TACO TUESDAY • $25 Tuesday, February 25, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: A.J. FauldsTaco Tuesday is a great family tradition. Today we will learn how to make tacos using different ingredients rather that the classic ground beef. Did you ever think that taco Tuesday could be this adventurous and exciting?Fish Tacos with Cole Slaw, Cilantro and Lime Chicken Tacos, Veggie Tacos, Homemade Taco Shells

CRAZY FOR CAULIFLOWER • $25 Thursday, February 27, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Ilene StellaIf cauliflower can somehow become pizza, we can do anything! Join Ilene as she teaches us to make healthy favorites using cauliflower. It is amazing how you cansneak this pretty little vegetable into almost any dishand it is so yummy!Cauliflower Pizza Crust Pizza, Cauliflower Steaks,Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry, Mashed Fauxtatoes

HANDS ON IRISH CREAM DREAMS • $25Monday, March 2, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Linda MurrayEverybody is Irish this time of year! As we indulge in these sweet Irish inspired recipes, we can taste one epic Irish Culinary experience after another. Let’s get cooking!Invite a friend or make it a date night.Chocolate Chip Irish Cream Muffins, Irish Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, Irish Blossom No Bake Cookies, Bailey’sIrish Cream Mini Cheesecakes, Irish Cream Scones,No Bake Irish Cream Cookie Balls

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DELICIOUS DINNER IDEAS • $25Tuesday, March 10, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Chef Therese BertrandCome get new and fresh ideas for dinner! Change it up and have your family and friends simply say “Wow”!Lasagna Stuffed Chicken, Melt in your Mouth Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Hot Chocolate Lasagna

COOKING WITH WINE, WHISKEY AND SAUTERNE • $25Tuesday, March 17, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Ilene StellaIlene loves to cook with wine and sometimes she even puts it in the food! Learn to prepare these delicious recipes that feature the one ingredient that makes every dish a little more special.Champagne Salad, Red Wine Ragu, New Orleans Bourbon Chicken, Sauterne (dessert wine) Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Pears

COZY AND DELICIOUS SLOW COOKER DINNERS • $25Thursday, March 19, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Marie MayfieldPut your slow cooker to good use with these fast and comforting dishes. From saucy chicken and tortellini to tender beef brisket your slow cooker will do the work for you! Now, if only your slow cooker could do the dishes! Sit back and enjoy!Tender Beef Brisket, Saucy Chicken and Tortellini,Honey Buffalo Meatball Sliders, Ranch Pork and Potatoes, Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce

ELEGANT TEA PARTY • $25Monday, March 23, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Chef Amie LimingTea parties are a fun way to entertain and celebrate life.Whether it is a bridal or baby shower or just an afternoonwith friends, a tea party can be a relaxing and festive wayto celebrate. Chef Amie will share tips and tricks to makeyou special occasion one that you can enjoy with your guests.Herbed Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Crostini, Asparagusand Ham Pinwheels, Blueberry Orange Scones, LemonTea Cookies, Mini Chocolate Cakes

ITALIAN FEAST • $25Wednesday, March 25, 7:00-9:00pmInstructor: Aj FauldsTonight, sit back and relax while you learn how to cook Italian comfort food. You will be able to watch these comfort foods being made right before your eyes and have the opportunityto ask questions. So, like any Italian household Mangia!Beans and Greens with Sausage, Lazy Lasagna, Fried Butter Gnocchi with Garlic and Parmesan, Ricotta and Lemon Cookies

Tops Cooking Schools have flexible part time assistantpositions open in our Rochester Cooking schools.Must be available some days/ early evenings/ weekends.Food prep/ service experience a plus.

Please call Amie Liming at 585-663-5449 for more information.

Part-Time AssistantPositions Available

Looking for a unique hands-on team building experience? Tops Cooking School Team Building Events are a fun andproductive way for group bonding in a private environment. Whether you are a corporation, small business, church group, social club or sports team, our team building cooking program is a great way to pull your group together and leave youand your team members with a lasting, shared memory.

While booking your event, you will have your choice from select cooking school team building event menus. At the eventyour team will be given the tools, ingredients and instructions they will need to complete the food preparation and cooking tasks. When the cooking is finished your team will sit down and enjoy “the fruits of your labor”– a nice tasting/lunch.

Call the Tops Cooking School at: 585-663-5449 for more information or to book your event today!

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Tops Cooking Schools offer an approved Scoutcooking program, that has been revised

in accordance with the new scout program.What a fun way to work toward your cooking badges!

Please Call the Cooking Schools at 585-663-5449 for additional program information.

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We are able to take credit card payments over the phone. To register for a cooking class at our Mt. Read Blvd. Tops, please note the following:

• To register by phone: Call The Tops Cooking School in Rochester at 585-663-5449.

• You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register by phone. Card cannot be debit only – card must have a VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover logo. Please have your credit card ready when calling.

• Pre-registration for all classes is recommended at least three business days in advance, as the class may be canceled for low attendance after that time.

Cancellation Policy• If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute in your place.

• Tops reserves the right to change any menu or instructor or to cancel any class at their discretion. The Cooking School will attempt to notify students of cancellations.

• In order to better prepare for our classes and to better serve our customers, we now require three business days advance notice if you cannot attend a class or your credit card will be charged. No refunds will be made after that time. Just call The Cooking School and leave your name and the date of the class you need to cancel. We will call to confirm. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

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Your invited to The Tops Cooking School 7th Annual Open House!This year we are showcasing our love of culinary creations from

around the world. You will have the opportunity to meetmany of our culinary instructors here at the cooking school.We will be sampling our creations in several departments

of the store with our knowledgeable instructors.Please stop in to the cooking school to enjoy a warm

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