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OCTOBER • NOVEMBER • DECEMBER • 2017 CLASS CALENDAR

Christmas Cookie ClassCooking for a CauseFamily Fun Classes are Back! Hands-On Cooking ClassesFor Adults & Kids!

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TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN TREATSFriday, October 13, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourHalloween is just around the corner and what better nightto prepare a spooky meal than Friday the 13th. Join ustonight as we celebrate a merry not scary Halloween feast.We will prepare and enjoy this fun menu together to startthe Halloween tradition off right. Wear your costume aslong as it doesn’t get in the way of your foodpreparation! Mummy Dogs, Halloween Pizza,Creepy Pasta Salad, Popcorn Balls, Eyeball Cakes

TAILGATING FOR THE BIG GAMEFriday, November 3, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourWhether you love football, baseball, basketball or hockey part of the fun is the food you enjoy before and during the game. This experience will be fun for the whole family even if they aren’t sports fans. Who knows this menu may change their minds! Three Pointer Fajitas, Home Run Rice, Slap Shot Cornbread Casserole, Slam Dunk Punch, Touch Down Sheet Pan Cookies

CHRISTMAS PARTY AND COOKIE BAKINGFriday, December 1, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourChristmas time is about celebration and togethernessand love and family. It’s about memories and making newones, excitement and anticipation. Join us tonight as wecelebrate Christmas with dinner together and then reallybring in the holidays as we bake cookies. Pasta Bake,Crisp Salad with Homemade Dressing, Knot Rolls,Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, Gumdrop Cookie,Snowman Cookies

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 these very special events! *Please note for safety reason only children 4 years of age and older.

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YOU CAN’T CATCH ME! I’M THE GINGERBREAD MAN! • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, October 14,10:00am-12:00pmBack by popular demand, this funclass features the classic holidaystory of the gingerbread man!We will read his story and make him and his friendsto gobble up or take home and share.Gingerbread Cookies, Perfect Buttercream Icing, Make Your Own Decorative Sugars

FUN ON THE FARM • $15Instructor “Miss Linda”Saturday, October 21, 10:00am-12:00pmWith an oink and a moo and a cocka-doodle-do we are going to cook up some fun farm foods. Wear your bandana and come on down for a fun morning of baking, mixing, preparing and somE-I-E-I-O singing too!Tractor Wheel Pasta, Chicken Feed Trail Mix, Veggie Garden and Ranch Dip, Backyard Buddies Cupcakes

WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, November 4, 10:00am-12:00pmThis extreme class will be making large, yummy food favorites that are unbelievably big and amazing to make! It will be big enough for the whole class to eat too!World’s Largest Pizza Slice, Giant Nacho Cheese Chips, Huge Foil Wrapped “Kiss”, Donut Freak Shake

ELF ON THE SHELF$15Instructor “Miss Ilene”Saturday, November 18,10:00am-12:00pmHe is back and full of mischief! Let’s celebrate everyone’s favorite elf. Once he enjoys these treats, he’s sure to put ina good word to Santa.Snowball Cookies, North Pole Hot Cocoa, Elfin Mischief Munch, Santa’s Surprise Cupcakes

REINDEER FUN • $15Instructor “Miss Linda”Saturday, December 2, 10;00am-12:00pmSanta Claus is coming to town and it’s important that the reindeer find your house! We will be making special reindeer food to guide them to your house. Of course, we will need to eat too so we will be making a variety of reindeer themed foods for us to enjoy. There will be singing and a story as well.Reindeer Shaped Sandwiches, Reindeer Snacks, Reindeer Cupcakes

Kids’ Kitchen

LITTLE CHEFS AGES 4–7 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 comfort-able with.

Gifts From the Kitchen$15Instructor “Miss Ilene”Saturday, December 16, 10:00am-12:00pmHomemade gifts are always a treasured and welcome surprise. These gifts will be perfect for anyone on your Christmas list.Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies, Melted Snowman Cookies, Reindeer Bait, PeppermintHot Cocoa Stix

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MONSTER MASH BASH • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, October 20, 6:00-8:00pmYou know what comes out when there’s a full moon? Ghosts, goblinsand ghouls. Let’s set the scene for a fun filled Halloween themed party!Frankenguac, Bewitched Chili, Gruesome Ghoul Dip,Goblin Bites, Blood Moon Punch

WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, October 27, 6:00-8:00pmLions and tigers and bears, oh my! We are taking our own trip over the rainbowand through Oz. Come join the fun as we create this fabulous menu inspiredby famous characters and scenes in this loved movie.Glinda’s Wand Paninis, Lemon Poppy Fields Muffins, Cheese Witches Broomand Chocolate Puddles, Wizard of Oz Cupcakes, Wicked Witch of the West Brew

OLAF’S ADVENTURES IN THE FROZEN FOOD DEPARTMENT • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, November 17, 6:00-8:00pmTonight, we are celebrating the new short film extension of the popular movie“Frozen”. Find out what adventures Olaf has had in the frozen food departmentas we create these amazing treats.Elsa’s Favorite Chocolate Treats, Anna’s Apple Strudels, Sven’s ReindeerCupcakes, Olaf’s Banana Snowman, Not Frozen but Homemade Pizza Pasta

CHILI AND CHILLY TAILGATE • $20Instructor “Miss Marie”Friday, December 8, 6:00-8:00pmLove to tailgate, but hate that it’s so cold outside? Making chili will keepyou warm and get you ready for the game! Join Miss Marie tonight asshe shows you how to put a spin on the ever-favorite chili.Quick Pork Chili, Aloha Chili, Chicken and White Bean Chili,Chili Cornbread

KIDS COOKING FOR A CAUSE: HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN • $20Instructor “Miss Therese”Friday, December 15, 6:00-8:00pmWe at The Cooking School have a passion for helping others. Tonight,kids will be cooking for kids deepest in need. We will be making giftsfrom the kitchen for ourselves and also to be delivered to SoujurnerHouse Shelter for homeless woman and children. Help bring joy tothose who could really use it!Zucchini Carrot Muffins, Pretzel Snow People, Holiday Snack Mix,Red Velvet Cookies, Peppermint Bark

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$25 for a family of four (making one house)Choose one of the following sessions to createyour masterpiece!Saturday, December 16, 2:00-3:30pmSunday, December 17, 2:00-3:30pmJoin us again this year as we create our traditional gingerbread houses. We will be making full-size gingerbread houses with loadsof sweet treats to add to our masterpieces. We will have Christmas music playing and even hot cocoa to drink to create a festive atmosphere while you let your creative juices flow.

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HANDS-ON DAYTIME   HEALTHY CLASSESNote - Classes without a symbol are demonstration classes.

MEATLESS MONDAY MEDITERRANEAN STYLE • $25Instructor: Linda MurrayMonday, October 23, 7:00-9:00pmGoing meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic, preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. This menu may not include meat but it does include flavorful Mediterranean cuisine that will keep you satisfied. Watch, learn and taste a deliciousmeatless Mediterranean meal.Hummus and Tortilla Chips, Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad, Roasted Grain Bowl with Tzatziki, Vegan Baklava Cigars

HANDS-ON GLUTEN FREE FEST • $25Instructor: Personal Chef Brenda MonahanWednesday, October 25, 7:00-9:00pmLooking for some new gluten-free favorities? Roll up your sleeves and join Personal Chef Brenda to make these yummy treats for you to savor. Whether you enjoy a gluten free diet or not you will absolutely love these tasty, satisfying gluten alternatives.Sweet Potato Gnocchi (with Squash, Greens, Mushrooms and Walnuts), Quick Pizza Crust (with Toppings), Cream Scones, Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookie Dough

THANKSGIVING HACKS • $25Instructor: Therese BertrandWednesday, November 1, 7:00-9:00pmTired of wrestling with a big bird when your family only eats the white meat? Trying to get your kids to eat squash? Love pumpkin but don’t love making pies? Stuck in a rut of canned cranberries that no one eats? Learn some great easy, tasty tips to make your turkey dinner yummy and easy.Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing Muffins, Butternut Squash with Cranberries, Cranberry Pomegranate Punch, Pumpkin Muffins

THE HOLIDAY SKILLET • $25 Instructor: Ilene StellaThusday, November 2, 7:00-9:00pmCast iron skillets make your holiday cooking quicker and easier! Join Ilene as she shows you tips and tricks to using your cast iron skillet for everything holiday cooking.Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls, it’s a Party! Bacon Bite Appetizers, Holiday Apple Salad, New Year’s Cajun Chicken Sausage Alfredo

A LIL MORE MEDITERRANEAN • $25 Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandWednesday, October 11, 7:00-9:00pm Our class surveys have shown that many of our guests would love more Mediterranean cooking classes. So, here it is by popular demand…a lil more Mediterranean. We didn’t forget the very favorite baklava!Individual Spanakopita, Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Greek Tortellini Salad, and of course Baklava FIVE STAR FAVORITE FALL RECIPES • $25Instructor: Chef Amie LimingTuesday, October 17, 7:00-9:00pmTonight, Chef Amie will share with you her favorite crowd-pleasing recipes that she has used through the years. This menuis her tried and true, go to, family approved and most loved.Baked Artichoke Heart and Jalapeno Dip, Cranberry Chicken, Parmesan Encrusted Roasted Broccoli, Homemade Biscuits, Upside Down Apple Gingerbread Cake

IT’S AS EASY AS PIE! • $25Instructor: Ilene StellaThursday, October 19, 7:00-9:00pmIt is as easy as pie. Well sometimes, not so much. Learnthe secrets and techniquesto a delicious, picture perfectpie. Join us tonight to learnhow it really CAN be as easyas pie!Perfect Pie Crust, Individual Chicken Pot Pies, Bourbon and Pecans Pie Oh My, Retro Refit! Pumpkin Pie

HARVEST MOON: FARM-TO-TABLE FEASTPersonal Chef Brenda MonahanFriday, October 20, 11:00am-1:00pm MVP Sponsored Class: MVP Members $15 (MUST call Cheryl Minchella at MVP directly at 585-327-5752 to register and receive discount) Non-MVP Members $25(Please call the Cooking School to register)Celebrate the harvest moon and learn how to creatively prepare your local farmer’s colorful array of seasonal produce.Ultimate Harvest Salad with Lemon-Ginger Dressing, Fish and Vegetables En Papillote, Baked Autumn Vegetables with Barley and Bourbon Sauce, Nature’s Candy Muffins (with fruit, veggies, nuts and spice)

Adult ClassesHANDS-ON HOLIDAY QUICK BREADS • $25 Instructor: Marie MayfieldTuesday, November 7, 7:00-9:00pmHave unexpected guests suddenly arrive at your house? Need a quick gift for someone on your nice list? Taste and learn how to make these easy, festive and oh so yummy quick breads. At the end of class you will be able to take home a mini loaf to enjoy yourself or share.Coconut Quick Bread, Triple Chocolate Bread with Fudgy Drizzle Glaze, Apple Bacon Mini Loaves, Lemon Thyme Tea Bread, Warm Cinnamon and Sour Cream Loaves

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS RE-IMAGINED • $25 Instructor: Marie MayfieldTuesday, November 14, 7:00-9:00pmWho doesn’t love Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, maybe you just can’t get your family to polish off those last few delicious morsels. Make the holiday last longer with a new spin on a classic leftover issue. Re-imagine your Thanksgiving treats into exciting dinner party worthy appetizers. You may find yourself purposely making sure you have Thanksgiving leftovers!Sweet Potato Crostini, Thanksgiving Wontons, Turkey and Cranberry Minis, Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms

HANDS-ON HOLIDAY QUICK BREADS • $25 Instructor: Linda MurayWednesday, November 15, 7:00-9:00pmIt’s party time! These fun party cupcakes will be a great additionfor the holiday season. Bring a friend or a date and enjoy an evening making cocktail inspired cupcakes.Cosmopolitan Cupcakes, Rum and Coke Cupcakes, Maple Bourbon Bacon Cupcakes, Fireball Cupcakes

NOURISHING WINTER BOWLSPersonal Chef Brenda MonahanFriday, November 17, 11:00am-1:00pm MVP Sponsored Class: MVP Members $15 (MUST call Cheryl Minchella at MVP directly at 585-327-5752 to register and receive discount) Non-MVP Members $25 (Please call the Cooking School to register)Winter is the best time of the year to slow down, rest and rejuvenate. These warm and nourishing bowls are a delicious way to get your nutrients in the chill of the season.Winter Vegetable Soup, Complete Winter Grain Bowl, Slow-Cooker Chicken and Whole-Grain Dumplings, Shrimp and Bacon Chowder

HANDS-ON SWEET AND SAVORY BISCOTTI • $25Instructor: Chef Amie LimingThursday, November 30, 7:00-9:00pmBiscotti once defined oven baked goods that were baked twice, so they were dry and could be stored for a long period of time. To me it means history, family and a very delicious treat. Tonight we will get creative with this traditional baked good and make a variety of sweet and savory biscotti to please hunger pangs at all times of the day.Sunrise Biscotti, Herb Biscotti, Savory Cheese Biscotti, Lime Coconut Biscotti, Chocolate Biscotti 6

 

SMALL BITES-BIG TASTE • $25Instructor: Linda MurrayMonday, December 4, 7:00-9:00pmYou don’t have to throw a dinner party to get together with friends. However, standing and eating at a party can be tricky when you are holding a glass and mingling. These individual, bite-sized appetizers are party friendly. We will be snacking and learning tips to make the partygo smoothly so you can enjoy it too!Chicken Cranbery Brie Tartlets, Thai Peanut Salad Cups, Parmesan Cheddar Basil Bites, Sweet and Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites

SAVORY SOUPS • $25Instructor: Brenda MonahanTuesday, December 5, 7:00-9:00pmBaby it’s could outside! There is no better way to warm up your insides then with a cup of homemade savory soup. Join Chef Brenda as she teaches you how to make delicious soul warming and nutritious soup. Tips on using leftovers and freezing will also be shared tonight.Pressure Cooker Beef Barley, Lentil Beet soup, Roasted Carrot Soup, Creamy Mushroom

HANDS-ON CHRISTMAS COOKIES • $25 PER SESSIONInstructor: Chef Amie LimingThursday, December 7, 7:00-9:00pmFriday, December 8, 2:00-4:00pmSaturday, December 9, 2:00-4:00pmOne of our favorite traditions here at The Cooking Schoolis our Christmas cookie classes. If you have joined us before for these delightful classes you know how much fun they are! We will get our aprons on and get down to business as we create our beautiful cookies to bring home. You will be sure to leave with a plate of delicious cookies to get your holiday baking under way.Butter Brickle Biscotti, Swedish Butter Cookie, Cookie Dough Truffles, Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies, White Christmas Bark, Carmel Cashew Clusters

HANDS-ON IT’S A WRAP...WELL ACTUALLYA ROLL • $25Instructor: Marie MayfieldTuesday, December 12, 7:00-9:00pmNo, not actually wrapping Christmas gifts, but egg rolls. Try something new this holiday season and serve these trendy and tasty egg roll creations. They will be filled with unexpected ingredients to really WOW your guests.Chicken Cordon Blue Egg Rolls, Chorizo-queso Egg Rolls, Southwest Egg Rolls with Cilantro Dipping Sauce, Deconstructed Egg Rolls, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Egg Rolls

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Looking for a unique hands-on team building experience? TOPS Cooking School Team Building Events are a funand productive 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 you and 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 event your 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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HANDS-ON GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN • $25Instructor: Ilene Stella Thursday, December 14, 7:00-9:00pmEveryone enjoys a homemade treat and these are sure to please everyone on your list! Ilene will give you ideas and show you how to present your homemade gift. Enjoy a sample of each recipe in class and bring one home to give away.Bacon Cheddar Quick Bread, Elegant Hot Chocolate/Coffee Spoons, Gluten Free Peppermint Bark Popcorn, Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix

SCAMPI, FRENCH AND LEMONS • $25Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandWednesday, December 20, 7:00-9:00pmScampi, French and Lemons...there is a delicious combination!Chef Therese will share her favorite twist on the classic scampi recipe. Then, to add to an already amazing dish, she will show you how to make French style veggies and a scrumptious pasta featuring lemons. This is one luscious meal and is even finished with dessert.Chicken Portabella Scampi Style, Broccoli French, Lemon Pasta, Lemon Cupcakes

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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.

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

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• 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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HANDS-ON CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Instructor: Chef Amie LimingThursday, December 7, 7:00-9:00pmFriday, December 8, 2:00-4:00pmSaturday, December 9, 2:00-4:00pm$25 per session

Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandSaturday, November 18, 2:00-4:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of 4

Featured Events

One of our favorite traditions here at The Cooking School is our Christmas cookie classes.If you have joined us before for these delightful classes you know how much fun they are! We will get our aprons on and get down to business as we create our beautiful cookies to bring home. You will be sure to leave with a plate of delicious cookies to get your holiday baking under way.

Butter Brickle Biscotti, Swedish Butter Cookie, Cookie Dough Truffles, Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies, White Christmas Bark, Carmel Cashew Clusters

Cooking For a Cause - Family Edition

* Please note for safety reasons only children 4 years of age and older

Don’t miss this oportunity to do something as a family and give back to your community. Today we will make holiday gifts from the kitchen for you to sample or take home. The best part is you will also make gifts for Pathstone’s Homeless Shelter for women and children. Come have somefun, learn new recipes and bless those in need this holiday season.

Caramel Popcorn, Apple Pie Bars, White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, Pumpkin Muffins, English Toffee


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