Parties That Cook: Seattle Date Night Class

Date Night Couples Cooking Class - June 22, 2013

Class Description:

Join Parties That Cook and cook up some romance with a steamy Date Night cooking class party at the Seattle Wine Outlet. You and your partner will heat up the kitchen as you learn cooking techniques and help make a meal that's sure to be both delicious and memorable.

At this exciting hands-on cooking party, guests will enjoy a lively interactive cooking demonstration featuring tips and tricks like the fastest way to dice an onion without a tear and how to make peanut sauce. You'll even have a chance to assist the chef as they prepare an appetizer highlighting techniques that will come in handy with the other small plates. Upbeat music sets the mood while guests break into teams and work together to prepare two recipes from the evening's small plates menu. As each recipe is completed, guests savor the 'fruits' of their labor hot from the oven! Wine will be available for purchase by the glass.

June 22 Menu
Demo:
Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Small Plates:
Grilled Pizzetta with Arugula Pesto, Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Bacon Wrapped Peaches with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Honey Glaze

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