Anyone can cook, let Charlotte Culinary Expert, Heidi Billotto show you how to make it fun!!
Each of my cooking classes classes include the preparation of 4-5 different dishes centering around a main topic, using as much local and organic protein, produce and product as possible.
Each class is a hands-on experience (as much or as little as you would like), printed recipes, servings of each dish we create, wine pairings from our friends at Assorted Table Wine Shop, gift bags, coupons and, of course, tons of fun.
Soup And A Sandwich
Saturday Nov. 4 2-5 pm
Nothing like a great bowl of soup – perfect for a first course for guests, an easy family dinner or quick heat and serve lunch.
On the menu for this class four of Heidi’s favorites each paired with a side sandwich to round out the meal. The real deal French onion soup with a thick cheesy crust; Local Kale and white bean Ribolita just like like they serve in Tuscany; an elegant vegetarian Potato and Leek soup with parslied pumpkin seed pesto and a totally from scratch real chicken noodle soup ( with your own bone broth and fresh made noodles) everyone in the family will love.
Cost is $75 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com to make your reservation
Steakhouse Dinner
Tues Nov 14 6:30-9 pm
For this class the focus is on a meal just like the big steakhouses made but Heidi will show do it all at home. Recipes include from-scratch blue cheese dressing; creamed local spinach; killer scalloped potatoes with local spuds, and a braised garlic steak spread plus all the basics of cooking a steak and then, for dessert a classic chocolate souffle. of course! Wine parings for each course offered by my friends at Assorted Table Wine Shop.
Cost is $85 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com to make your reservation.
Vegetarian Cooking
Thurs Nov 16
6:30-9:30
With so many delicious seasonal vegetables available at local farmers’ markets this time of year, it seemed a perfect time to plan a plant based Vegetarian cooking class. We’ll prepare an entire Vegetarian meal and will demystify cooking with locally made tempeh as we work our way from appetizer to dessert. Recipes will include local cheese, dairy and eggs, but glad to share vegan alternatives upon request. Cost $75 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com for reservations
Do Ahead Holiday Hors D’oeuvres
Wed Nov 29
6:30-9:30
Time to start thinking about holiday entertaining. This class will get you started with 4 do – ahead master hors d’oeuvre recipes – something meaty, something cheesy, something spicy, and something sweet each with variations; plus several fun ideas for holiday beverages. Wine pairings compliments of Assorted Table Wine Shop. Cost $85 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com for reservations
Gifts From the Kitchen
Tues December 5
6:30-9:30
Bake, pickle and jam your way into the heart of your favorite gourmet or gourmand with homemade goodies you’ll create and package -perfect for teachers, neighbors and all your food-centric friends. Recipes for include homemade vanilla, lemon curd, your own spin on sriracha and more Cost $75 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com for reservations.
Winter Recipes for Local Seafood
Sun Dec 10
2-5 pm
With so much local seafood coming from the coast of the Carolinas, I’ve revamped the original idea of this holiday seafood class just a bit. Instead of a Christmas focus, we’ll be working with Tim Griner of Charlotte Fish Company and whatever his local catch from this week will be – think – trigger fish, Carolina grouper and the like. In class we will work with whole fish to show you how to fillet if you’d like to learn, how to cook a whole fish, and then will share several seasonal recipes for cooking local filets. Wine pairings for each course by Assorted Table Wine Shop. Cost $95 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com for reservations.
More Holiday Hors D’oeuvres
Tuesday Dec 12
6:30-9:30 pm
Keep that holiday entertaining mojo going with inspiration from this creative class. Tired of the same old – same old, then this class is for you. Five great easy but innovative recipes for your next holiday soiree Cost $85 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com for reservations.
Thai One On
Thurs Dec 14
6:30-9:30 pm
Come and try your hand at preparing Thai cuisine for a fun way to entertain this holiday season. We”ll prepare an entire meal including a soup, appetizers, classic pad Thai and dessert Cost $75 per person. Email Heidi at HLNC@carolina.rr.com for reservations.
Now, the next step is yours…Call Your Friends, Save the Date and Make your Reservations now, by emailing me to confirm your place in any one of the following November/December 2017 cooking classes. Never too late to make a reservation… Hope to see you soon!
Simply email me using the links after each class descriptive to make your reservation. I’ll follow up with an email to arrange for payment and to share any details and directions you’ll need to know before class.
Living the Loving Local Mantra: In my classes and catering I cook for clients as if I were cooking for my family. It is important to me to use the healthiest, freshest product so I shop Local and cook with produce, proteins and products sourced primarily from local farms and vendors, using certified organic or product that is grown by organic standards when I can’t find what is needed from a local source.
Wine Not? I partner with my friend Josh Villapando of the Assorted Table Wine Shop at 7th Street Station to provide wine ( and sometimes beer) pairings at each adult class, so you’ll not only leave with some great recipes, but you’ll know what beverages to pair with them as well.
Plan Your Own Private Cooking Class with Heidi Billotto
In addition to these regularly scheduled cooking classes, just a reminder that Heidi also teaches private classes for company team building events, for birthday parties or Girl’s Night Out gatherings, supper clubs, couples date nights , for a fun gathering of friends, or as a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.
Email Heidi to Plan a Private Class all your own…Start with a cocktail hour complete with appetizers and a wine tasting from our friends at Assorted Table Wine Shop; then move into the kitchen for a hands-on class to cook and enjoy!
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