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  "Every autumn, when the wind turns cool and darkness comes early, I am suddenly happy. It's time to start making soup again." — Leslie Newman

Things That Make You Go "Ummmmm"
Moving into the crisper days of September, our minds shift towards soups, stews and comfort foods. Flavors become hearty and dishes require more attention. Plan to make your autumn and holiday cooking more enjoyable this year by acquiring a foundation of skills which will improve your comfort level and efficiency in the kitchen.

Roll up your sleeves and learn classic recipes as well as dishes with a modern twist. From Spice-Rubbed Roasted Chicken with a Red Wine Reduction Sauce and Old-Fashioned Cornbread to Brandied Pumpkin Pie — it all starts with the basics.

Techniques Classes Are The "Stock" Of Your Skills
Invest in your cooking foundation by acquiring new cooking skills, enjoying wonderful food and sharing kitchen comaraderie. For the most entry-level student, Basic Cooking 101 will help novices gain "cooking legs". For students ready to kick things up a notch, our signature 5-day course, Basic Cooking Techniques, covers knife skills, soups & stocks, mise en place (kitchen organization), braising, roasting, poaching, and a myriad of other fundamental skills. Beginners as well as cooks with kitchen familiarity will enjoy acquiring a solid culinary foundation in our classes.

Basic Cooking 101
Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $85

Basic Cooking Techniques
Thursdays, October 11 - November 8, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $645

Basic Pastry Techniques
Sundays, October 21 - November 18, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $645

Advanced Cooking Techniques Vacation
Monday - Friday, October 15 - 19, 9:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $645
(Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Cooking Techniques)

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Additional Classes That Are Heating Up The Kitchen

Soups, Stocks & Stews
Tuesdays, October 9 - 23, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $280

Italian Country Cooking
Fridays, Oct 12 - 26, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $280

Thanksgiving — No Big Deal
Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hands-On. Cost $225

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Recipe: Pumpkin Nut Bread
Every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, CSR is at the Boulder County Farmers' Market. Pick up free recipes, try scrumptious seasonal samples and gather advice for cooking with ingredients fresh from the market. The Wednesday market runs through October 3rd, and Saturdays until November 3rd.

Ingredients:

½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin purée
¼ cup milk
1 2/3 cups flour
1½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins, tossed in flour

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixer until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the pumpkin and milk, scraping the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well mixed.
  3. In a smaller bowl, stir the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt together with a fork.
  4. Turn the mixer on low and add the flour mixture. Stir until it is just incorporated. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
  5. Pour the batter into small loaf pans and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean.

We post new recipes on our website every week.
For more recipes, visit the recipe section of our website!

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September 24 - 30, 2007
» Techniques Classes Are The "Stock" Of Your Skills
» Additional Classes That Are Heating Up The Kitchen
» Recipe: Pumpkin Nut Bread

 

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Food Trivia
What favorite fall and winter crop has been a popular food source for Americans since the early settlers?

Answer: It was not until the 19th century that squash and pumpkins were widely accepted as a food source for Europeans. When Early American colonists settled they commonly utilized squash and ate cooked pumpkins with maple syrup.

 

 

 

 

 

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