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Cooks’n Corks – Essentials for Food & Wine Lovers
in Coquitlam, BC. – Gourmet foods, kitchen utensils,
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at 604-942-4446
Tuesday,
January 31/12, 6:30pm - Ahoy Matey! Comfort Food from
the Sea
Get in the Galley with Chef Dez as he demonstrates some
of the most delicious seafood comfort recipes. Tonight
we will make scrumptious Spicy Seaside Stew served with
Soda Bread, Whitefish with a decadent Sundried Tomato
Butter Sauce, and his tasty version of Clam Chowder
which combines the best of New York red and Boston white
clam chowders. Miss this class and you’ll have to walk
the plank!
Wednesday,
February 8/12, 6:30pm - Cooking for the Love of Your
Life
Why go to a crowded restaurant on the 14th when you
cook up a romantic meal at home instead? Chef Dez has
some great ideas for you. Tonight he will prepare some
romantic recipes that will be sure to ignite the passion.
We will start off with Cajun Pan Fried Oysters served
with Chipotle Mayo, Broiled Asparagus, Rack of Lamb
with Blueberry Wine Reduction and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
for the main course, and then Quinoa Chocolate Cake
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for dessert! You will have
them swooning!
Tuesday,
February 28/12, 6:30pm - Rustic Italian Soups &
Crusty Italian Bread – Back by Popular Demand!
Winter is not over yet, and everyone loves soup &
bread. Chef Dez will show you how to create flavourful
soups and crusty bread from scratch. Tonight we will
make Oven Roasted Tomato Soup garnished homemade croutons,
favourful Italian Minestrone, and show you how to make
Crusty Italian Bread from scratch that requires no kneading!
This bread is amazing and is as beautiful as ones you
would pay $5 for at a specialty bakery… and because
it requires no kneading, you won’t believe how easy
this is! Soup and bread will never be the same in your
home again!
Wednesday,
March.14/12, 6:30pm - All About Stir-Fry!
Let’s get wokking with Chef Dez. Stir frys are a great
meal time option because they are quick and usually
chocked full of vegetables! Tonight Chef Dez will rekindle
your passion for wok cooking with these incredible recipes:
Classic Beef & Broccoli, mouthwatering Spicy ‘Peach
& Heat’ Pork on rice, and a delicious Chicken Shanghai
Chow Mein.
Thursday,
March 29/12, 6:30pm - Super Fasta Pasta
Pasta is a very popular meal option, but who wants to
make a sauce that has to simmer for hours? Chef Dez
has some great, super fast pasta dishes to share with
you tonight for your busy lifestyles. Tonight we will
indulge in classic Italian Linguine Puttanesca, delicious
Pesto Cream Sauce on pasta with grilled chicken, and
Pasta Fresca d’Estate (Italian for Fresh Summer Pasta).
If you love pasta, you need to be here!
Wednesday,
April 11/12, 6:30pm - Comfort Food
Although winter is over everyone loves comfort food
to make you feel all warm & cozy inside. Tonight
Chef Dez will demonstrate the following comfort food
recipes: War Udon Noodle Soup, Spanish Paella, and Mussels
in Red Wine & Garlic and a Crustiest loaf of Italian
Bread that you have ever made out of your home oven
and requires no kneading!
Wednesday,
April 25/12, 6:30pm - Louisiana Cajun & Creole Southern
Cooking
Do you want to enjoy the flavours and aromas of this
wonderful cuisine, then tonight you need to spend it
with Chef Dez. This New Orleans inspired menu starts
off with mouth-watering Chicken & Sausage Gumbo,
followed by moist and flavourful Creole Halibut Pouches,
and the secret to the best homemade classic Pralines
served on vanilla bean ice cream for dessert.
Thursday,
May 10/12, 6:30pm - Classic Rustic Italian Foods
Come join Chef Dez as he shares with you his passion
for Italian cuisine with four of his favorite Italian
recipes. We’ll start the evening off with authentic
Shrimp Scampi and a chunk of bread. Mediterranean Stuffed
Pork Loin will be the main course preceded by 2 more
courses: Mediterranean Dressing on mixed greens, and
Pear & Capicolli Antipasti – slices of fresh pear
with mild capicolli drizzled with a gorgonzola cream
sauce. This is a class you don’t want to miss!
Tuesday,
May 29/12, 6:30pm - Just Bring a Salad
How many times have you been told “Just bring a salad”
when attending a pot-luck dinner? You don’t want to
bring the same old boring salad, you want to impress
them, but don’t know where to turn. Chef Dez and Cooks’n
Corks to the rescue! Tonight Dez will give you some
great ideas by preparing the following amazing salad
recipes: Fresh Mushroom Salad with Spicy Bacon Dressing,
grilled South-Western Steak Salad with avocado dressing,
and his famous Surf & Turf Caesar Salad with bacon,
prawns, and homemade croutons! All are sure to impress
everyone on the guest list!
Thursday,
June 14/12, 6:30pm - Greek Family Food
The focus of tonight’s class is Greek favourites that
the whole family will love… even the most discriminating
kids! On the menu tonight is Baked Salt & Pepper
Pita Chips served with Sundried Tomato Hummus, lemon
drenched Greek Rubbed Chicken on Rice, and Greek Burgers
with fresh homemade Tzatziki. Come to this class and
your family will thank you!
Tuesday,
June 26/12, 6:30pm – Kill it & Cook it: Shellfish
Fresh is always the best when it comes to seafood, but
what is the best way to handle live shellfish? Tonight
Chef Dez will work with live crabs, mussels and clams
in three exciting recipes from his Volume 2 cookbook:
Amazing Garlic Roasted Crab, Tomato & Sausage Clams,
and the Easiest Mussels Recipe Ever. All served with
a chunk of crusty bread for dipping. If you love shellfish,
this is a class you don’t want to miss!
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