Entertaining

Make your next celebration truly unforgettable with one of our artfully designed, deliciously decadent menus. Learn valuable party-planning tips and techniques, and create sophisticated dishes that are perfectly selected for successful home entertaining. It’s everything you need to entertain – except the guest list.

• New...The Tapas Bar

  Sat 06/1, Sun 07/7

  Bring some excitement into your next gathering! We will teach you a simple approach to planning a memorable event of your own. Make a lasting impression with your friends when you arrive at their party with a fantastic culinary delight! Tapas..... (TAH-pahs) Small bites or appetizer size portions that are very popular throughout Spain. This dining style has become enormously popular world wide. In class, your instructor will focus on tapas served chilled or at room temperature. Many items which can be prepared well in advance of your gathering so you can relax & enjoy your guests. You will receive numerous recipes, variations & direction in addition to the recipes that you will prepare in class. Curried Chicken on Pineapple, Rattatouille Tartlets, Goat Cheese Crostini, Ham & Dijon Pinwheels, Tomato Basil Bruschetta.

  Must be 21 or older.

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  Southern Specialties from the hit movie "The Help"

  Sat 06/1, Sat 07/6

  If you left the movie itchin' to rustle up a fresh batch of crispy fried chicken and other soulful southern specialties, then we have just the class for you.
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  Sicilian Summer Fare

  Mon 06/3, Mon 07/1

  Bring the taste of Sicily home with this fantastically light summer menu.
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  Breakfast in the South

  Sat 06/8

  Who doesn?t like a homemade Southern prepared breakfast? These classic recipes are a great way to start your day, and bring family & friends together.
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  Backyard Entertaining

  Sun 06/9

  Everyone enjoys being outdoors during the lazy summer months. Make it simple to entertain neighbors, friends and family in the backyard or on the patio with this casual, easy-to-prepare menu.
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  French Quarter Feast

  Sat 06/15, Fri 06/28

  The unofficial motto for the city of New Orleans is Laissez les bon temps rouler, "Let the good times roll!" When visiting the food capital of the world, the unwritten rule is "Eat, drink, and be merry." So tap your toes to the lively beat of zydeco while enjoying the uniquely delicious cuisine of deep bayou country. This is one feast you won't forget!
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• A Little Bit of Italy

  Thu 06/20

  Italy is a country of many distinctive regions with individualized cooking styles, techniques and ingredients. The common thread that weaves these regions together is an undying passion for authentic Italian food and a reverence for simple yet skilled cooking. In this class experience a Little Bit of Italian food with it's straightforward style and made with fresh, well-chosen ingredients.
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  Southern Traditions 2

  Fri 06/21, Wed 07/10

  Southern Traditions 2 will expand your Southern library with a new age twist.
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  Cookies for Canines

  Sun 06/23

  Many experts believe that a lot of the ailments that plague our pets today may be the result of poor nutrition. Chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavorings are just a few of the mystery ingredients used in most commercially sold products. In our first ever canine cuisine class, students learn how to use fresh, human-grade ingredients to prepare nutritious and delicious biscuits, brownies and muffins. Leave with four types of freshly baked goodies to share with your favorite four-legged friends. Your pooches will love the pampering. Bone Appétit!
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  Champagne Cocktail Party

  Sat 06/29

  Create a cocktail party that is relaxed, entertaining and magically memorable. Amaze your guests with perfect little palate teasers inspired by the season.
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• Delta Duck Dinner

  Sun 06/30

  Join us for an evening demonstration class here in the Mississippi Delta Flyway. With the season drawing to a close and freezers full of ducks, now is the time to try new recipes and learn new techniques.
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  Patio Party

  Sun 06/30

  Succulent salmon, cooked and dramatically presented on a cedar plank, is the star of this springtime menu, and the fresh, seasonal side dishes are sure to impress.
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  Fourth of July Celebration

  Tue 07/2

  Baseball, barbecue and lazy days spent by the pool - it’s summertime, and the living is easy. Plan an outdoor cookout for the Fourth to kick off the season. We’ll set off fireworks in the kitchen as we create our colorful, casual summer menu.
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