Hi everyone,
Here is a list of upcoming Maoomba cooking classes on ChefHangout.com, an online cooking school where you can take cooking classes in the comfort of your own kitchen. I hope to see you in an upcoming class!
Home-style Mexican ChorizoApril 1, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Daylight Time
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If you haven’t had homemade or artisan-style chorizo, you’ve been missing out. Not only can you make chorizo with higher-quality (and known) ingredients, you can adjust the recipe to suit your particular heat – from mild to spicy, meat –pork, chicken, beef or blend, and flavor preferences.Whether you are a chorizo connoisseur wanting to try your hand at your own flavor blend, have a desire to add to your Paleo food repertoire, need a chorizo that is gluten, vinegar and additive-free, or simply want more control of any/all ingredients that go into this divine flavor-maker, this class is for you.During class, we will make a batch of chorizo based on my grandmother’s own recipe, discuss heat, flavor, and other ingredient variations, and talk about what goes into a great mix. I will also share ways you can store and use your chorizo to add flavor to your meals – breakfast, lunch, or dinner.Suitable for: gluten-free diets, as well as meat-lovers & paleo-type diets
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South Coast CevicheApril 8, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Daylight Time
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Imagine sailing through the Sea of Cortez with the wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and an ice-cold drink in your hand. Lunch is served, and it includes ceviche made with fresh-caught white fish. The refreshing flavors, eaten from a crisp tortilla chip, hit the spot.Whether you have a sailboat or a good fishmonger within reach or just your local market, learn how to create a simple, but sophisticated ceviche – reminiscent of the coast just south of the border – that you can snack on during a warm afternoon, serve as a party appetizer or as a side to a Mexican meal, or even use to top a salad of fresh greens.In this class, you will learn how to prepare a basic white fish ceviche and about the process that “cooks” the fish without a flame. We will also discuss ways to serve it, to adapt the recipe to add spice, and common fish and seafood substitutes. If you are concerned about eating ceviche, we’ll talk about that too, as well as a simple cheat that makes it safe to eat for people who need to avoid raw fish.Suitable for: Gluten-free and Paleo-type diets
Other Allergies: This dish includes raw seafood, citrus, and plants from the allium and nightshade families. PHOTO CREDIT: CEVICHE BY RDPEYTON (FLIKR)
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Friday Night Fridge FindsApril 13, 2012 6:00pm - 6:30pm Central Daylight Time
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It’s the end of the week. You haven’t been to the store since last Saturday. And you really aren’t in a mood to cook. But, something’s telling you that take-out isn’t the answer.That’s where Friday Night Fridge Finds comes in. One Friday each month, we will engage in an impromptu group cooking experiment – open the fridge door, see what we’ve got, and draw on our creativity and pantry to come up with a quick, tasty, and hopefully healthy meal.I will demonstrate a meal using finds from my own fridge – and it could be anything, let me tell you – but always gluten and dairy free. We will discuss ways to use spices, flavor combinations, and basic cooking principles to throw together a quick meal from what you have on hand. We will even talk about some of your own Fridge Finds and what you could do with them.Why sign up for this class?
Photo Credit: Gerald Byrnes (flikr: Gerald5970)
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Easy Gluten-free & Whole Food CookingApril 17, 2012 7:00pm - 8:30pm Central Daylight Time
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Are you looking for healthy and easy-to-prepare gluten-free meal ideas and ways to add more whole foods to your diet? Then this class is for you!We will focus on simple, delicious, and healthy meal ideas that are naturally gluten-free and which provide a more affordable alternative to gluten-free packaged foods and baked goods.In this class we will talk about ways to add real foods that are naturally free of gluten into your diet – from easy ways to eat more meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts to using healthier starch replacements and myths about shopping for and preparing whole foods. I will also demonstrate a couple of basic cooking techniques and my go-to formulas for preparing quick and healthy meals. There will be time for Q&A at the end.Key Topics:
Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a gluten-free nutrition or baking class, but an interactive class about real, whole foods and ways that you can prepare them.
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Bowl-in-One MealsApril 24, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm Central Daylight Time
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Rice bowls have made their way onto restaurant menus as quick and healthy alternatives to fast food. And for those of us who eat a gluten-free diet, and even a grain-free diet, they are a great item to add to our home kitchen menus.Watch and learn the basic formula for making Asian-style rice bowls, from rice and rice-alternatives you can use, to the vegetables, meat and vegetarian protein options, sauces and spices, and toppings you can use to create fresh, flavorful bowl-in-one meals.In this demonstration and discussion class you will learn
Suitable for Gluten-free, Paleo/Primal, and Vegetarian diets
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