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Manager’s Message I hope the holidays were good to you. As we welcome in the New Year, how many of you made New Year’s Resolutions to change your lifestyle by eating healthy, exercising more AND having fun doing it? We can help you with some of the above. Our classes this quarter are packed with healthy, nutritious meals that you can prepare yourselves in no time at all. Our Healthy Lifestyle section has Dieticians offering Diabetic, Healthy Heart, Family Cooks and Eat Well Stay Fit Programs, including more gluten-free cooking! The fun is in attending the classes, learning new techniques, meeting people, and tasting these fine creations made right before your eyes!

Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned pro, The Cooking School can offer you new ideas for great taste creations, so come on in, bring a friend, join in the party, and have some fun, at The Cooking School, where a “good cook is born each day!”

Grace Hanusin Regional Cooking School Manager

Kids Kitchen PAGE 2Calling all kids to The Cooking School! The winter winds are blowing, but it’s warm inside The Cooking School! We’ve got some great classes for you. We have classes complete with Eric Carle and a special book reading, as well as our “Dinner & a Movie for Future Chefs.” Sign up for our February camps during the school breaks and have fun creating your own lunches!

* Due to limited interest in our Aspiring Chefs classes, we have combined both the Jr. Chefs and Aspiring chefs into one class: Future Chefs.

Adult Classes PAGE 7The holiday season is over; you’ve eaten your fill, and you wonder what you can do to get back on track. Come join us at The Cooking School! We have some new and exciting Chefs and Instructors that are offering classes with an ethnic twist, classes that will fit your budget, hands-on classes, and Authentic Italian and Indian cooking!

Healthy Lifestyle PAGE 5Eat well and stay fit this winter season. We offer an array of health-related classes for both adults and families. These classes are taught by Registered Dieticians; they have a wealth of information to give you, and the classes are covered in part by some local health insurances. Our “Family Cooks Together” series includes the whole family! Whether it is Diabetes, Healthy Heart, learning to eat well, or getting the families to cook together at meal time, we have the classes for you!

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Kids’ KitchenThese classes will be held in both schools on the dates listed. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate food allergies with substitutions. Children with long hair, should tie it back before class. Please have your child wear sneakers for safety reasons; or please bring if wearing boots.

Please tell us if you have any coupons or gift certificates at time of registration as coupons are not taken with some classes, including all camps.

Little Chefs AGES 3-6 WITH PARENT

For children this young, one parent or guardian per child is required to remain in The Cooking School at no additional charge. For additional adults, a $5 charge will be implemented as seating is limited. Pricing varies. Culinary Instructors Judy Handzlik, Amherst and Linda Duncan, West Seneca

CHIllIN’ WITH OUr WINTEr FrIENdSSaturday, January 19, 10-11 AM$12Brrrr… It’s cold outside!!! Let’s have a warm celebration with our warm winter friends. Winter Rabbit, Frosty Banana Snowman, Chillin’ Polar Bear Dessert

I “HEArT” YOUSaturday, February 2, 10-11 AM$15What is Valentine’s Day? Chocolate, hearts and sweet treats are on this menu! Treats to eat and share. Heart-Shaped Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Puppy Love Fruit Snack, Skiing Valentine Mouse

lET’S VISIT THE “STrEET” CAmPMonday, February 18, 10-11:30 AM$15Let’s celebrate love with the large “Yellow Bird” and his furry monster friends. Big Bird’s Heartfelt Jelly Omelet, Painted “Love Toast,” Zoe’s Yogurt Cupcakes with Pink Frosting and Topped with a Strawberry Heart

BIrTHdAY OF ErIC CArlE’S VErY HUNGrY CATErPIllAr & BOOk rEAdINGNational Read Across America DaySaturday, March 2, 10-11:30 AM$15Eric Carle has brought together art, creativity, and science in this book along with mostly healthy foods. Let’s join him in eating and reading about those healthy foods as we remember the book many of us adore. Butterfly Fruit Bites with Chocolate Dip, Cocoon Wrapped Turkey Dogs with Cheese and Pickles, Muffin à la Mode

Cooking Classes for Home Schoolers! WEST SENECA ONLY

Let us help with Home Economics Class! Your students will have fun learning cooking skills that will be helpful today and in the future. Let the mess be in our kitchen and not in yours! Open to students between the ages of 7 and 15. Culinary Instructor Linda Duncan

SOUP’S ON!Friday, January 11, 11 AM-1 PM $15 per studentJanuary is National Soup Month and we intend to celebrate! We have three delicious recipes for you to try, plus fresh, crusty bread from our bakery to boot! Berry Fruit Soup, Italian Wedding Meatball Soup, Wintery Butternut Squash Soup

CrEATIVE PANCAkESFriday, February 15, 11 AM-1 PM $15 per studentNo boring pancake circles in this class! The culinary artist in you will come out as we employ various shapes, colors, and delicious decorations for a delightful pancake meal! Turtle Pancakes, Valentine Pancakes, Breakfast Sausages, Fruit Kabobs

IrISH EYES ArE SmIlINGFriday, March 15, 11 AM-1 PM $15 per studentMarch is Irish Heritage Month and the recipes from this class will make everyone smile. Come discover these tasty Celtic traditions and learn about this special day. Irish Chicken Stew, Irish Soda Bread, Shamrock Shakes

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Future Chefs AGES 7 & UP

Children of this age attend the cooking classes without a parent or adult guardian as we teach them independence in the kitchen skills. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate all food allergies.Culinary Instructors Judy Handzlik, Amherst and Rose Ann Ross, West Seneca

WINTEr CArNIVAl dAYSunday, January 13, 1-3 PM$15 per Future ChefLet’s remember the fun of a carnival, right inside The Cooking School! Grilled Cheese on a Stick, Salad Cupcake, Pie Pop, Carnival Popcorn, Hot Chocolate Bar

HAPPY HEArT dAYWednesday, February 6, 6-8 PM$15 per Future ChefLove is in the air. You can smell its sweet aroma. Oh wait…That aroma is right here and so is the love of these specialty foods. Heart-Shaped Chicken Panini, Strawberry Hearts of Romaine Salad with a Homemade Dressing, Lots of Love Chocolate-Cherry Fudge Bars

HATS OFF TO THE IrISHWednesday, March 13, 6-8 PM$15 per Future ChefSt. Patrick’s Day is a day everyone is Irish. Find a leprechaun, chase him to the end of the rainbow and share his pot of gold. Green Noodles and Ham, Irish Soda Bread, Lucky Cookie Pops

Future Chefs Winter Camps AGES 7 & UP

SPA dAYMonday, January 21, 10 AM-1 PM$25 per Future ChefRelax and enjoy a day at The Cooking School Day Spa. This is the place where food can soothe your body as well as feed it. The boys can join us in this pampering, or help to prepare lunch. Honey Peel Off Mask, Lip Exfoliator, Hand Scrub, Cuticle Softener, Nail Art, Rainbow Fruity Bath Crystals (take home). Lunch will consist of Salad, Cheese and Crackers, Chocolate Fountain with Dippers, Sparkling Grape Juice

CHINESE NEW YEAr: YEAr OF THE SNAkEWednesday, February 20, 10 AM-1 PM$25 per Future ChefChinese New Year starts its celebration on January 23. It is the year of the snake. We are excited to let the celebration begin! Homemade Won Ton Soup, Vegetable Stir Fry, Festive Rice Krispies Snakes, Chinese Tea, Fortune Cookies

All ABOUT dOUGHThursday, February 21, 10 AM-1 PM$25 per Future ChefLet’s get our hands dirty today as we roll in the dough! Scrumptious Salad, Individual Braided Spaghetti & Meatball Loaf, Homemade Pretzels and Mustard Dipping Sauce

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SEE A MOVIE ON OUR BIG SCREEN AT THE AMHERST SCHOOL!Come join us for a special dinner and a movie or bingo right here in The Cooking Schools! Each month we will have a special dinner theme that you will help prepare. After eating and helping clean up, we will play bingo with prizes or watch a movie along with popcorn! Bring a friend and add to the fun!

$20 for one child, $35 for two children and $50 for three children (Please register all children in your group at the same time to get the discount.)

Kid’s Dinner and a Movie or Bingo Night!

AGES 7 - 12AMHERST & WEST SENECA COOKING SCHOOLS

DINNER AND A MOVIEAnimals and their adventures are always the best family movies. Here are a few old but great movies, plus bingo day!

WINTEr BINGO Saturday, January 12, 6-9 PmCome on in from the cold to The Cooking School where we will warm up with some soup and play a few games of bingo, complete with prizes!Ham & Cheese Crescents, Crazy Day Soup, Sweet Potato Muffins

FrEE WIllY Saturday, February 9, 6-9 PmWilly was taken from his family and put in an aquarium. He was taught tricks, but refuses to do them for the audience. The owners are up to no good. The boy and his friends try to “free” Willy. Can they do it? Whale Pizzas, Assorted Veggies, Fishing for Whale Crackers, Apple Fish Bones

STUArT lITTlE Saturday, march 16, 6-9 PmEleanor and Frederick little adopt a humanoid mouse named Stuart. His brother, George, refuses to accept him and so does the cat Snowball. Stuart must overcome a few very daring escapades. Loaded Baked Mice Potatoes, Chicken George Nuggets, Fruity Cat Faces, Chocolate Mice

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Eat to Your Heart’s Content Erin Burch, MS, RD, CDN

Family Cooks Together HANDS-ON, AGES 7 & UPErin Burch, MS, RD, CDN

In years past, family time was always spent around the dinner table, where conversations would be personal in nature, where families could feel close to each other. Family life today is all too busy, with less time spent on families eating meals together, more time going to the nearest fast food place. If each family member had a role in getting a healthy meal on the dinner table, there would be more time available to stay home and enjoy the meal together. Let us help you start getting back to family basics while enjoying the healthy meal that you helped to prepare! Please bring closed-toe shoes like sneakers if wearing boots; hair must be pulled back if long.

These classes are covered under the Healthy Lifestyle classes. Insurance information will be needed for all attending and will be taken when you reserve the class, along with your credit card information.

The cost without covered insurance for the Family Cooks class is $25 per adult, $13 per child, ages 12 and under.

HEAlTHY FOOdS FOr THE NEW YEArTuesday, January 15, 6-8 PM AmherstTuesday, January 8, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceAnother year, another fresh start. Whether your resolution is to eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise as a family, or eat healthier meals, let’s make 2013 a healthy year. Come join Erin as she shows you that any resolution is attainable with realistic goals and the right motivation. Party Bean Dip with Baked Tortilla Chips,* Greens and Grapes,* Creamy Light Macaroni and Cheese,* Cool and Creamy Chocolate Pie*

lET’S BAkE FOr FAmIlY FUN mONTHWednesday, February 27, 6-8 PM AmherstMonday, February 18, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceDoes your family love sweets? Unfortunately many times those sweets come with high calories and high fat and very little nutrition. Come learn the tips to baking healthier sweets without sacrificing taste. Baked Mozzarella Bites,* Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Chips,* Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders, Pear-Cranberry Pie with Oatmeal Streusel

IrISH FAVOrITE*Wednesday, March 6, 6-8 PM AmherstMonday, March 11, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceLet’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a tasty and healthy Irish-inspired cuisine. Erin will put a healthy spin on the usual favorites your whole family will love. Irish Oatmeal Bread,* Cabbage Apple Slaw,* Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie,* Caramelized Apple Parfaits*

These great classes taught by a Registered Dietitian are covered in part by select local Health Insurance Companies. (Please call The Cooking School for details). Come join us to learn how to make good lifestyle choices. Included in each class is information and handouts on the class topic, along with a generous sampling of each recipe made. Some classes offer product samples as well.

We have a staff of Registered Dietitians and nutrition experts who teach all of the Your Healthy Lifestyle classes at The Cooking Schools.

Erin Burch, MS, RD, CDN — Eat to Your Heart’s Content program Family Cooks Together program

Laura Segool, MS, RD, CDN — Diabetic Cooking program

Jessica Masterson, RD, CDN — Eat Well Stay Fit program

Your Healthy Lifestyle YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE NUTRITION ExPERTS

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FOCUS ON FIBErThursday, January 10, 6-8 PM AmherstMonday, January 28, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceIncluding dietary fiber in your meal planning has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. Erin will share the many health benefits of fiber as well as tips on including more in your diet while also enjoying a high fiber meal. Tortellini, White Bean and Spinach Soup*, Mixed Greens with Berries and Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts*, Curried Chicken Pitas, Old-fashioned Apple Nut Crisp*

CElEBrATE AmErICAN HEArT mONTHMonday, February 11, 6-8 PM AmherstMonday, February 4, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceAmerican Heart Month is a time to battle heart disease. Join Erin as she serves up a heart healthy feast and reminds you of the steps to reduce your risk and live a heart-healthy life. Energy Packed Breakfast Bars*, Quinoa and Carrot Slaw,* Sesame Honey Chicken, Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies*

THE INS ANd OUTS OF THE dASH dIETWednesday, March 20, 6-8 PM AmherstTuesday, March 26, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceHave you heard of the DASH diet? Learn from Erin why the DASH diet is a healthy eating approach for better blood pressure and other health benefits. Its concepts are easy for anyone to include in their lifestyle. Lentil Chili,* Roasted Broccoli with Asiago,* Easy Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sauce, Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies*

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dIABETES ON A BUdGETTuesday, January, 29, 6-8 PM AmherstTuesday, January 15, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceNow that the holiday season is over, you may have noticed that your wallet is feeling a bit lighter. Join Laura as she cooks up a diabetes friendly meal and discusses ways to save on your next grocery shopping trip. Peanut Hummus & Vegetables,* Citrus Salad,* Curry-Roasted Shrimp with Oranges,* Chocolate Banana Swirl*

SWEET HEArT dININGTuesday, February 5, 6-8 PM AmherstMonday, February 11, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceFebruary is all about heart health. Let’s learn how to keep our meals diabetic-friendly, as cupid prepares to strike us with an arrow of love. We will discuss how to make hearty meals for both you and your loved one to share. Warm-Your-Heart Minestrone Soup,* Sizzling Chicken & Rice, Sweet & Sour Carrots,* Grapes & Walnuts with Lemon Sour Cream Sauce*

EAT A rAINBOWTuesday, March 12, 6-8 PM AmherstWednesday, March 6, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceAs we all prepare for spring, Laura will show us how to prepare a colorful meal full of all the nutrients our bodies need. We will be focusing on making half our plate fruits and vegetables, just as the American Diabetes Association tells us to. You just might find a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow! Cool Quesa,* Sweet Potatoes & Roasted Bananas,* Technicolor Salad with Ground Turkey, Purple Party Parfait*

Eat Well, Stay Fit Jessica Masterson, RD, CDN

BAkING GlUTEN FrEETuesday, January 22, 6-8 PM AmherstWednesday, January 30, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceLearn about different flours and the pros and cons of baking with them. Several grain/flours will be discussed. Recipes including almond meal, gluten-free all purpose flour, coconut flour and white rice flour will be prepared. Fudgy Almond Brownies,* All Purpose Muffins,* Flakey Coconut Country Biscuits,* Crispy Brazilian Corn Cookies*

COmFOrT FOOdS mAdE HEAlTHY!Monday, February 4, 6-8 PM AmherstWednesday, February 27, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceThe holidays are over and old man winter still has his cold grip on us. We all crave comfort foods at this time. Don’t forgo your New Year’s Resolutions. Try these improved comfort food classics to satisfy your cravings while maintaining your healthy meal plan. Make simple ingredient substitutions to maintain flavor and texture while improving the nutritional value. Spinach Artichoke Dip,* Creamy Macaroni and Cheese,* Savory Italian Style Turkey Meat Loaf, Fudgy Brownies*

lET’S GO NUTS ABOUT NATIONAl PEANUT mONTH!Monday, March 25, 6-8 PM AmherstThursday, March 21, 6-8 PM West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceNuts sometimes get a bad name because of their high fat content but they can be a great protein source and are full of heart healthy fats. Learn different ways of utilizing nut flavors, textures and fat content to add some variety to your meals. Sweet Potato Peanut Soup*, Walnut and Grape Chicken Salad, Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts, Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins*


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Adult ClassesHANDS-ON

ONE POT WONdErSCulinary Instructor Jeannette KreherThursday, January 17, 6-8:30 PM AmherstTuesday, January 22, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personLet’s make some great comfort food using one pot/pan. Work up an appetite by creating the menu together and learn how to work with greens, which are so nutritious for you. The menu is warm and comforting just in time to kick the winter blues! Baby Mixed Greens with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette, Portuguese Potato & Greens Soup, Provencal Zucchini & Greens Torte, Oeufs a la Neige (egg “meringues” in snow)

rOmANTIC FrENCH VAlENTINES dINNEr Chef Tina KumiegaThursday, February 7, 6-8:30 PM AmherstTuesday, February 5, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$30 per person, $50 per coupleMake this dinner for a group of close friends or just a romantic dinner for two! Some menu items can be prepared early to make cooking and serving an effortless task. Walnut & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites, Poached Salmon Stuffed with Truffle Oil in a Shrimp Cream Sauce, Tarragon Green Beans, Cherry Clafouti

rOTISSErIE, YESSIrEE!Culinary Instructor Karen GoldFriday, February 1, 6-8:30 PM AmherstTuesday, February 19, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personDiscover a variety of creative ways to use a TOPS Rotisserie Chicken. These quick and easy recipes will taste like you’ve been cooking in the kitchen for hours! Wilted Lettuce Salad with Chicken, Eggs, Bacon & Peas, Chicken Wing Dip, Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup, Individual Chicken Pot Pies

CHINESE NEW YEAr: THE YEAr OF THE SNAkECulinary Instructor Rose Ann RossMonday, February 25, 6-8:30 PM AmherstTuesday, February 12, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personIn the Chinese zodiac, the snake is the most enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined, and collected of the Animals Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. That’s good news for us as we prepare a delicious meal fit for a snake and you! Homemade Egg Drop Soup, Dumplings, Moo Shu Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Chinese Tea and Fortune Cookies

dINNEr FOr FOUr UNdEr $25!Culinary Instructor Karen GoldThursday, March 7, 6-8:30 PM AmherstMonday, March 25, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personYou can make this simple, easy and inexpensive meal for a special occasion or any other time. Country Ham Steak with Glazed Apples, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Sweet Potato Casserole, Spice Applesauce Cake

STUd mUFFINSCulinary Instructor Rose Ann RossFriday, March 22, 6-8:30 PM AmherstThursday, March 7, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personDo you know the muffin man? Let’s meet this stud and see what his amazing muffins are all about! Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Chunk Muffins, Coffeecake Muffins, Pumpkin Muffin stuffed with Cream Cheese Filling

If you would like to try your hand at cooking, these classes are for you! Please come with hair tied back if long, and wear closed-toe shoes for your safety. Aprons will be provided for your use.

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rUSTIC FIrESIdE dINNErChef Tina KumiegaFriday, January 18, 6-8:30 PM AmherstThursday, January 10, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personThis dinner will transform your home into your own woodland cabin or lodge. So build a fire in your fireplace, don your best jeans and flannel shirt, and invite some friends over to chase away the winter blues with this rustic, yet elegant dinner. Coffee and Cocoa Rubbed Pork Shoulder, Wild Mushroom Bisque, Caramelized Onion Tart, Blue Cheese Stuffed Port Wine Braised Pears

COOkING WITH INdIAN SPICESCulinary Instructor Susan VernonMonday, January 14, 6-8:30 PM AmherstThursday, January 24, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personIndian cooking is easy and healthy. Come explore the earthy spice combinations that make up a great meal! Red lentil Dal (soup), Cucumber Raita, Chicken Tikka Masala, Mango Lassi (Raita is a yogurt dip that is typically used to cool the palate from the spicy Indian spices. Mango lassi is a fruit and yogurt smoothie; a favorite of the region of Punjabi.)

CHIlI, ANYONE?Culinary Instructor Karen GoldWednesday, January 23, 6-8:30 PM AmherstThursday, January 17, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personWarm up on a cold winter day with one of these hearty chili recipes. Down home “comfort food” at its best! Texas Steak Chili, Vegetarian Chili, White Chicken Chili, Jalapeño Cornbread

“lET’S TAlk TUrkEY”Chef Scottie WilliamsMonday, January 14, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personTurkeys are a welcome comfort food, and the aroma of one cooking is indescribable! If you want turkey but don’t want leftovers for a week, why not cook a turkey breast? Chef Scott has the perfect menu for you! Arugula, Dried Fruits, Nuts and Pecorino Salad, Seasoned Roasted Turkey Breast, Chantilly Potatoes, Biscotti

mArdI GrAS CElEBrATION Culinary Instructor Jeannette KreherTuesday, February 12, 6-8:30 PM AmherstFriday, February 8, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personYou don’t have to travel to “N’awlins” for the Fat Tuesday celebration. Come to your local bayou (aka. TOPS Cooking School) where we are fixin’ to create wonderful Creole flavors: Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Flamin’ Bananas Foster

BAkING WITH PHYllO Culinary Instructor Susan VernonFriday, February 15, 6-8:30 PM AmherstTuesday, February 26, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personBaking with phyllo can be a little intimidating. Susan will be demonstrating how versatile and easy it can be while planning a whole meal around this dough! Spanakopita, Chicken Stuffed Phyllo with Yogurt Dill Sauce, Baklava

COzY dINNEr FOr TWOChef Scottie WilliamsMonday, February 25, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personLet’s brighten up the doldrums of winter with this fabulous dinner just for two! Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Gouda Soup, Braciole, Sour Cream and Chives Smashed Potatoes, Chocolate Mousse


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GIA rUSSAChef Keith KresconkoFriday, February 8, 6-8:30 PM AmherstThursday, February 28, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personThe John Zidian Company was founded in 1948 by the late John Zidian, Sr. as a family owned and operated food wholesaler in Youngstown, Ohio. The company’s manufacturing arm, Summer Garden Foods, continues to produce their flagship brand, Gia Russa, and celebrity chef brands like Mario Batali Pasta Sauces, BBQ and Salsa for Guy Fieri, as well as many premium private label and store brands. Chef Keith is proud to invite you to try selected recipes from Gia Russa. Portabella Mushrooms with Balsamic Glaze, Stuffed Sweetie Peppers, Lemon Artichoke Soup, Fettuccine Ala Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto & Peas

CABOT CHEESE COOPErATIVE Chef Jimmy Kennedy Monday, March 11, 6-8:30 PM AmherstTuesday, March 12, 8-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personThe Cabot story reaches back to the beginning of the 20th century. In those days, the cost of farming was low and most farmers produced far more milk than they could market. So in 1919, farmers from the Cabot area figured that if they joined forces, they could turn their excess milk into butter and market it throughout New England. Today, the Cabot Creamery Cooperative blends state-of-the-art facilities and a savvy entrepreneurial spirit with the timeless values of a personal commitment to quality that comes from being 100% owned by farm families. Please join us as we taste these mouthwatering recipes from Cabot cheese! Seasonal Salad with Cabot Cheddar Lace Crisps, Shepherd’s Pie with Cheddar Crust, Apple Cranberry Cheddar Muffins

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GrANdE CUCINA ITAlIANA – GrEAT ITAlIAN COOkING FrOm TUSCANY….dElIzIOSO! Culinary Instructor Jeannette KreherFriday, March 8, 6-8:30 PM AmherstFriday, March 22, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personOn Jeannette’s recent trip to Italy, she was able to take a class and bring home the wonderful tastes to the TOPS Cooking School: Primo: Pici alla Ragù Agnello (homemade pasta with beef ragu), Secondo: Fagioli all’Uccelletto (Tuscan Tomato Beans), Contorno: Ribollita (traditional soup with vegetables), Dolce: Tiramisu

A lEPrECHAUN’S TrICkS TO COOkING IrISHChef Tina KumiegaFriday, March 15, 6-8:30 PM AmherstFriday, March 8, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personCelebrate St. Patty’s Day this year with some different yet very traditional Irish foods. This menu proves the “luck of the Irish” in cooking can be had by all! Beef Shepherd’s Pie, Neeps & Tatties (Turnips & Potatoes), Stout Beer Cake, Traditional Black Currant Scones, Properly Brewed Irish Breakfast Tea

COOkING COrNEd BEEF, ONE dElICIOUS WAY Chef Scottie WilliamsMonday, March 18, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personYou’ve just got to try Scottie’s take on using leftover corned beef! This will tempt you to buy more just to make this recipe! Greens with Homemade Thousand Island Dressing, Devil on Horseback – (corned beef sandwich casserole), Sweet and Sour Cole Slaw, Dark Chocolate and Baileys Ice Cream

HOWdY, Y’All!Culinary Instructor Karen GoldThursday, March 21, 6-8:30 PM AmherstThursday, March 14, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personCelebrate Texas Independence Day with an authentic Texan dish! Put on your boots, cowboy hat, and see you ‘round the chuck wagon! Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy, Golden Noodle Bake, Zucchini Pancakes, Fruited Bottom Berry Cobbler

THE “BOWl”Culinary Instructor Rose Ann RossTuesday, March 26, 6-8:30 PM AmherstWednesday, March 20, 6-8:30 PM West Seneca$25 per personLet’s think outside the BOWL, make some new and delicious salads, dressings and homemade dinner rolls. Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper Salad, Panzanella Salad, Butternut Squash Salad with Hazelnuts and Blue Cheese


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Meet Our Chefs & Instructors


regional Cooking School manager Grace HanusinGrace is our Regional Cooking School Manager for Amherst, West Seneca and Rochester. She is located at TOPS Cooking School in Amherst. Her culinary background includes working as a line cook and Sous Chef in many area restaurants. In 1995, she placed second in the New York Division of The National Beef Cook-Off Contest with her Beef and Barley Mulligan recipe. Her onion soup recipe was featured in the Buffalo News by Janice Okin, food critic. She currently is a key panelist on the website www.wnywomen.com. Grace has appeared on local TV shows and events and does live cooking demos while promoting The Cooking School. She coordinates and writes the calendar each quarter, schedules the classes, teaches the special needs population and supervises day-to-day operations of The Cooking Schools in Amherst and West Seneca as well.

Coordinator Noreen malliaNoreen is our Cooking School Coordinator for the West Seneca Cooking School. She comes to us with a background in restaurant operation, with 29 years experience. Noreen and her husband Sal owned Sal Franco’s Restaurant in Orchard Park, where Noreen worked in various positions. Noreen schedules the classes and manages day-to-day operations of The Cooking School in West Seneca.

kIdS’ INSTrUCTOr lINdA dUNCANLinda Duncan comes to us as a cooking school assistant. Being a mother of five with many years of homeschool teaching experience, Linda will certainly add this knowledge to teaching kids’ classes, Scout programs, and parties in West Seneca.

kIdS’ INSTrUCTOr JUdY HANdzlIkJudy is our instructor for the children’s array of classes and special need groups in our West Seneca School and kids’ classes in Amherst. Judy has worked as a preschool teacher, as well as a day camp instructor for 25 years. Judy brings with her many new and refreshing ideas for the classes, as well as a love and understanding of working with these age groups. Judy teaches the Scout programs and hosts birthday parties as well.

CUlINArY INSTrUCTOr JEANNETTE krEHErJeannette enjoys traveling throughout the US and the world, eating local cuisine then trying new recipes using a variety of spices. She appears on AM Buffalo preparing egg recipes and talking about eggs. Jeannette has worked as a demonstrator/presenter/instructor with adult and children for a variety of companies and hopes to share her love of cooking, ethnic food and use of spices to enhance your palate. Jeannette also fills in teaching birthday parties/Scouts in Amherst & West Seneca.

CHEF TINA kUmIEGAChef Tina Marie Kumiega was the owner and executive chef of the Victorian Tea Room and Bake Shop in Wyandotte, Michigan. She is also a member of the United States Personal Chef Association. While a member of their Southeast Michigan Chapter, she prepared meals for the Ronald McDonald House in Detroit, Michigan. Chef Tina started her culinary career in her Polish grandmother’s kitchen and shopping at the Broadway Market as a child. She has studied at Schoolcraft Culinary School in Livonia, Michigan, Trevarrow’s Chef du Jour Program in Auburn Hills, MI, and under Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Marci Arthur at her school in Orlando, Florida.

CUlINArY INSTrUCTOr rOSE ANN rOSSRose Ann was the owner of her own restaurant, Rigatoni’s, located on Delaware Ave. in Kenmore from 1986-1996. Her quick, uncomplicated recipes will enhance your own cooking abilities. Rose Ann specializes in hands-on classes, which she makes entertaining as well as educating! Rose Ann also will teach the Future Chefs classes in West Seneca.

CHEF SCOTTIE WIllIAmSScottie comes to us as the Head Chef at Riley Street Station in East Aurora. His education includes the Fine Arts at Buffalo State College. After working with many fine chefs in Western New York in his first two years at school, he found his true love. It has been 25 years, and he still loves what he does. His specialties include Polish, Greek and Northern Italian cooking. Working with breads, meats and seafood as his palette: what more could someone ask for?

Class Registration

Registration is Easy and Convenient!We are able to take payment over the phone using your credit card. To register for a cooking class at either our Amherst TOPS or West Seneca TOPS, please note the following:

To register by phone:

• Call the TOPS Cooking School in Amherst at 716-515-2000 or the TOPS Cooking School in West Seneca at 716-517-3006.

• You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register by phone using your credit card. Card cannot be debit only – card must have a VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover logo. Please have your credit card ready when calling. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON OUR VOICEMAIL. For your payment information, we will call you back promptly.

• The best way to register for classes is to call The Cooking School.

Registration is easy. Just call The Cooking School that you want to register for classes in or stop by during the day when shopping, and we will be glad to register you.

We discourage paying for classes ahead of time in the event the class is not held. Your credit card will not be charged until the day of the class. If you wish to pay by cash the day of the class, you may do so by stopping in the school before the class to obtain your registration form. Just go to the service desk, pay for the class and return a receipt and the form back to the class.

Pre-registration for all classes is recommended at least five days in advance as the class may be full or canceled for low attendance after that time.

Cancellation Policy• If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute in your place, except for

Your Health classes. The substitute must have health insurance coverage or they will be charged for the class.

• TOPS reserves the right to change any menu or instructor, or to cancel any class at their discretion. The Cooking School will attempt to notify students of cancellations.

• In order to better prepare for our classes and to better serve our customers, we now require three-business days advance notice if you cannot attend a class, or your credit card will be charged. No refunds will be made after that time. Just call The Cooking School and leave your name and the date of the class you are canceling. We will call to confirm. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Both schools are handicapped accessible.

Register Early!Some classes fill quickly and others may not be held due to low registration.


Grace Hanusinregional Cooking School manager3980 maple roadAmherst, NY 14226716-515-2000

Noreen malliaCooking School Coordinator355 Orchard Park roadWest Seneca, NY 14224716-517-3006

General Information and EtiquetteIn hands-on participation classes, students should wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes. You may not wear open-toe shoes or sandals. This is for your protection and safety. We provide full-length bib aprons for use during class.

Please silence all cell phones and pagers when classes are in session. Please keep talking to a minimum so that others may hear the instructors during class. Small children are not allowed in adult classes. If you need to use your cell phone, please exit The Cooking School while talking. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive to give you the best classes possible.

Attention Scout Leaders!The Cooking School offers an approved Scout cooking program, from Daisies to Cadettes, which have been revised in accordance with the new Scout program. What a fun way to work toward your cooking badges!

Featured Events

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Birthday parties at the Cooking sChool are

Trying to plan your child’s birthday party? Let us do the work for you! Call today to book your party. fun!

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