Class Offerings

Below is the list of class offerings available from Simply Impressive Cooking School. The class offereings are broken out into two groups; Adult Classes and Kids Classes.

Special requests are always considered. If you want to add one of these classes to the schedule, just let us know. Email judy@simplyimpressive.com. We are also always happy to schedule private groups on request.

Class Name	Description	Recipes
Afternoon Tea	Prepare tea sandwiches, scones and clotted cream. This menu is perfect for an afternoon tea with the girls or as appetizers for a group.	Brie, Prosciutto and Fig Tea Sandwich Cucumber Sandwich Recipe Tropical Finger Sandwich Lemon Tarts in Shortbread Crust Scones
3rd Anniversary Class	A great way to celebrate Our Anniversary....or Yours!	Crunchy Chicken Salad with an Asian flair Creamy Peanut Dressing Fruit Tart
Appetizers - Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser	Special fundraiser for a very worthy cause; where 25% of the proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis.	Soufflé Stuffed Mushrooms Prosciutto Bites Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Bruscetta Stuffed Strawberries
Appetizers - Healthy Holiday Appetizers and Desserts	Don't let the holidays get your diet off track. Learn to make healthy and delicious appetizers.	To be Determined.
Couples Cooking	A wonderful class that befitting this season of Love.	Creamy Crab Soup Chicken Picatta with capers and Artichokes Lemon Asparagus Risotto Hearty Shaped Strawberry Napoleons
Holiday Appetizers 2008	Prepare simple, make ahead appetizers for any Party!	Corned Beef Cheese Ball Chicken Salad Napoleons Spinach Soufflé Stuffed Mushrooms Leek and Apple Triangles Crab Bites
Holiday Appetizers	Prepare simple, make-ahead appetizers for any party.	Cranberry Rum Brie Orange Marinated Shrimp With Pea Pods Prosciutto Bites Spinach Soufflé Stuffed Mushrooms Teriyaki Chicken Wings Shrimp Cocktail Bites Espresso Brownie Tartlet (alt) Boursin Stuffed Tomatoes or Cucumbers (alt) Homemade Herbed Boursin Cheese
Appetizers - Holiday Appetizers 2007	Prepare simple, make-ahead appetizers for any party.	BLT Lettuce Bites Brie, Fig and Cranberry/Apple Bites Mini Mediterranean Puffs Stuffed Dates Chicken Salad with Pate a Choux Cream Puffs
Appetizers - Pool Party Appetizers	Prepare simple, make-ahead appetizers for an outdoor party.	The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Deviled Eggs with Sun Dried Tomato and Bacon Seasoned Tortilla Chips South of the Border Caprese Salad Toasted Pita Dippers Zesty Meatballs Mango Cucumber Salsa (alt) Guacamole Stuffed Eggs (alt) Hummus (Lower fat version)
Apples Galore	Use apples to make both sweet and savory dishes	Apple Dutch Baby Pancake Apple Infused Turkey Cutlets Apple Stuffing Apple Gravy Apple Chutney Apple Galette
Beef - London Broil 3 Ways	Cook once, and get three completely different meals from it. Great for those without a lot of time to cook.	Beef with Plum Glaze Fajitas London Broil Marinade
Make Ahead Brunch	Prepare a make-ahead brunch that will satisfy both adults and kids.	Bacon, Egg and Cheese scones Ham and Broccoli Strata Peach French Toast Fruit Tray with Orange Dip Brunch Punch (alt) Breakfast Casserole Supreme
Fancy Cakes from a Box	Simple no-fail recipes showing the versatility of cake mixes. You do not have to be a baker to love this class.	Interesting Cake Pans Cream and Fruit Filling Glazes Whipped Cream Frosting
Candy!	Make truffles and bark for the holidays.	Truffles Peppermint Bark
Candy – Caramel, Turtles and More	Prepare turtles using homemade caramel and make simple truffles.	“Fannie May” Caramels Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Truffles Turtles
Candy - Simple Candies	Prepare candies that are perfect as a gift or just to munch on with your family.	To be Determined!
Candy – More Simple Candy Making	Learn how to make several candies that are easy to make and impressive to serve or give as gifts	Peanut brittle Peppermint bark Dipped pretzels
Chicken 3 Ways	Cook chicken once and get three completely different meals.	Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Salad Roast Chicken
Chicken Basics	Learn the basics of preparing chicken so that it is always tender and delicious.	Chicken Picatta with Capers and Artichokes Trussed and Roasted Whole Chicken Stuffed Pizza Chicken
Chili 3 Ways	Prepare several different types of chili for the perfect Fall meal.	Chili Con Mole White Chicken Chili Vegetarian Chili Mexicali Cornbread Ancho Brownies
Chinese New Year	Make a great mean that is perfect to bring in the Chinese New Year.	Menu TBD
Cookie Basics	Learn how to prepare cookies perfect for the holidays or any time of the year.	Almond Crescent Cookies Chocolate Caramel Filled Cookies Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Cookies - Fancy 2008	Make cookies that are simple and delicious yet very fancy.	Holiday Biscotti Bonbons and More!
Cookies - Fancy	Make cookies that are simple and delicious, yet look very fancy.	Pecan logs White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Shortbreads Pecan Pie Cookies Nutty Brandy Balls
Cookies - Nut Cuts/Shortbreads	Prepare cookies that are simple, but that look and taste fancy.	Brown Sugar Shortbread Mexican Wedding Cookies Pecan Tassies (Nut Cups)
Cookies - Simple Recipes for Adults	Prepare simple cookies for the holidays	Mexican Wedding Cookies No Roll Sugar Cookies Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Cookies – Simple Cookies	Prepare simple cookies for the holidays or any time of year.	Almond Crescent Cookies Chocolate Caramel Cookies Candy Cane Twist Cookies.
Cooking with Herbs	Use fresh herbs in new and creative ways.	Stuffed Chicken Roulade Salad with Fresh Herbs Chicken Gravy with Herbs Creamy Fennel Roasted Potato with Rosemary Minty Fresh Fruit Salad Herbal Vinaigrette
Desserts - Lemons	Learn to make piecrust, filling, perfect meringue and lemon curd.	Pate Brisee Simply Impressive Lemon Meringue Pie Simply Impressive Meringue Lemon Curd
Desserts - Fun with ICE CREAM	You make your OWN ice crean and use it in creative way.	ICE CREAM!!
Desserts - Mini Desserts	Make desserts that are perfect for entertaining this season.	To be Determined.
Desserts - No Fuss Desserts I	Make simple desserts that look and taste fancy but require just a few minutes to prepare.	Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Mexican Cream Puffs Orange Dreamsicle Cake Simply Impressive Arizona Sunrise Pie
Desserts - No Fuss Desserts II	Make simple desserts that look and taste fancy but require just a few minutes to prepare.	Angel Food Cake With Ice Cream Banana Split Cake Fruit Napoleon Mexican Cream Puffs
Desserts - Simple Desserts	Make simple desserts that look and taste fancy but require just a few minutes to prepare.	Chantilly Cream Chocolate Banana Split Pie Chocolate Sauce Cream Puffs Pâte à Choux for Profiteroles & Cream Puffs Profiteroles Raspberry Lemon Tart Shells
Dinners in a Hurry	Use prepared meats to make simple dinners in a hurry.	Reuben bars Cobb Salad Beefy Roll-Ups Thai Wraps Blue cheese dressing Thousand Island Dressing
Dog Day Dinners	Make a meal that will keep you cool during the "Dog Days" of summer.	Creamy Cucumber Soup Chicken Breasts Dijon Marinade and Dressing Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta Chicken Pomodoro Pina Colada "Almost No Bake" Cheese Cake
Easter Brunch	Make a fantastic Easter brunch your entire family will enjoy.	Cherry Blintze Glazed Ham Eggs Benedict Dessert
Fall Casseroles	Make hearty one dish casseroles that the whole family will enjoy.	Chicken and Dumplings Stuffed Cabbage Casserole Chicken Risotto Casserole Dessert Casserole
Fondue	Prepare a simple fondue which features appetizer, main course and dessert fondues.	Broth Fondue Swiss Cheese Fondue Chocolate Fondue Horseradish Dipping Sauce Teriyaki Dipping Sauce
Gadget Cooking	Try various cooking tools before you buy them. We will use a grill pan, indoor smoker and others.	Butternut Squash and Pear Soup Smoked Chicken Grilled vegetables Homemade Soft Serve Ice Cream Grilled Pound Cake
Grilled Salmon	To Be Determined.	Menu To Be Determined.
Grilling - Basics	Learn the basics of grilling so that anything you make on the grill comes out fantastic.	Grilled Chicken Pieces Grilled Whole Chicken Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburgers Grilled Corn w/Garlic Herb Butter Grilled Pineapple (alt) Grilled Banana Boats
Grilling - Creative Grilling (Comfort foods)	Learn to use your grill as an oven and see some of the great recipes you can create.	Macaroni and Cheese on the Grill Meatloaf on the Grill Pizza Dough BLT Pizza on the Grill Grilled Apple Spice Cake
Grilling - Kabobs	Learn how to prepare various types of food on a stick.	Grilled Vegetable Kabob Hawaiian Pork Kabobs Rosemary-Orange Shrimp Kabobs Fruit Kabobs with Margarita Dip
Grilling - Simple	Make simple and tasty meals on the grill quickly and easily!	Beer Can Chicken Grilled Corm with Garlic-herbed Butter Grilled Pineapple
Healthy Eating – Beef	Learn to prepare a healthy meal featuring beef.	Marinated grilled Sirloin Steak Beefy Vegetable Soup Fennel Orange Salad w/Orange Vinaigrette Brown Rice Mushroom Pilaf Spicy Steak Sauce Poached Pears Melba
Healthy Eating - Chicken	Learn to prepare a healthy meal featuring chicken .	Glazed Orange Chicken Mango Jicama Salsa Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf Orange Jicama Salad w/Creamy Ginger Dressing Apple Tart Roll-Ups
Healthy Eating - Chicken Roulade	Learn to prepare a healthy meal from appetizer to dessert.	Chicken Roulade w/Mushroom Wild Rice Stuffing Low fat creamy Chicken Gravy Warm Radicchio Salad w/Orange Vinaigrette Lemon Bars
Healthy Eating - Vegetarian	Learn to prepare a healthy meal featuring vegetarian items.	Tofu Parmesan w/simple Red Sauce Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Minestrone Soup Healthy Tiramisu
Healthy Cooking - Salmon	Learn to prepare a healthy meal featuring seafood.	Baba Ghanoush Moroccan Inspired Tomato Soup Moroccan Vegetables Poached Orange Salmon Whole Wheat Vegetable Couscous Moroccan Apples
Healthy Eating - Asian Pork	Prepare a healthy meal from appetizer to dessert. This menu features pork tenderloin.	Asian Salad with Vinaigrette Asian Pork Tenderloin Cold Thai Soba Noodle Salad Snow Peas with Mushrooms and Peppers Almond Orange Biscotti
Healthy Eating - Summer Menu	A full menu that is healthy and delicious from start to finish.	Spicy Flank Steak Grilled Peach Fruit Salad Brown Rice Pilaf Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho Angel Peach Melba Roasted Red Peppers Orange Mustard Vinaigrette
Healthy Eating - Tilapia	A full menu that is healthy and delicious from start to finish.	South of the Border Tilapia Pico de Gallo with Shrimp Salsa Roasted Red Peppers Spinach with Garlic Tomatoes and Lentils Red Pepper and Spicy Tomato Soup Espresso Cake
Healthy Cooking for Fall	A full menu that is healthy and delicious from start to finish.	South of the Border Tilapia Pico de Gallo with Shrimp Salsa Roasted Red Peppers Sautéed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) Tomatoes and Lentils Red Pepper and Spicy Tomato Soup Espresso Cake
Healthy Cooking - Fish	Make a wonderful seafood menu that tastes great and is so good for you too!	Menu TBD
Healthy Cooking for October	Prepare a healthy and tasty meal fit for cooler months.	Asian Salad with Vinaigrette Asian Pork Tenderloin Cold Thai Soba Noodle Salad Snow Peas with Mushrooms and Peppers Almond Orange Biscotti
Healthy and Hearty Salads	Wonderful salads that are meal in themselves!	Spicy Southwestern Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Chicken Pasta Caprese Salad Maple Pork and Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Holiday Menu - Easter	Simple and delicious accompaniments to any Easter meal.	Orange Bourbon Glazed Ham Beet, Citrus and Goat Cheese Salad Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin Strawberry Cheese Pie
Holiday Menu - Holiday Dinner	Make a perfect dinner for the holidays.	To be Determined.
Holiday Menu - Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen	Make several gift items from your own kitchen.	To be Determined.
Holiday Menu - Thanksgiving Sides	Simple and delicious accompaniments to any Thanksgiving meal.	Cranberry Salad Creamed Corn Spicy Pumpkin Bisque Sweet Potato Orange Cups Turkey Dressing Pumpkin Mousse Shells
International – Chow Mein	Make an authentic Chinese meal featuring chow mein.	Won Ton soup New York Style Chow Mein Crab Rangoon with Dipping Sauce
International - Eastern European	Wondrous flavors that will make you think you're in Europe!	Hungarian cucumber salad Stuffed cabbage Spaetzle Apple strudel
Healthy Asian Pork	Wonderful Asian flavors enhance this menu.	Asian Pork Tenderloin Cold Thai Soba Noodle Salad Almond Orange Biscotti
International – Italian Night	Make a wonderful Italian meal that is so much more than pasta.	Antipasto Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing Chicken Marsala Risi e Bisi Tiramisu
International – Mexican Fiesta	Make a Mexican meal that is sure to please…not too hot; hot too spicy.	Chile Rellenos Jessica’s Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup Frijoles My Way Salsa Verde Empanadas Plantains Foster with Cinnamon Dipping Chips
International - Oktoberfest	Prepare an authentic German meal, perfect for an Oktoberfest celebration or any Sunday dinner.	Apple Infused Pork Chops Bousha’s Sauerkraut Spaetzle (German noodles) German Apple Cake Pork Apple Gravy Apple-Thyme Marinade for Pork
International - Polish Pierogi	Prepare pierogi (Polish Dumplings) that will bring you back to your childhood or remind you of your roots.	Pierogi Dough Cheese Filling Potato Filling Sauerkraut Filling
Labor Day BBQ	Prepare a GREAT meal fit for the last holiday of Summer.	Chili Lime Marinated BBQ chicken Black Bean Salad Peach cobbler
Labor Day Menu	Prepare a menu perfect for the Labor Day holiday.	Easy Barbeque Ribs Roasted Potato Salad Fresh Fruit Tart Espresso Barbecue Sauce (alt) Beans with a Twist (alt) Broccoli Salad
Make Ahead BBQ - Chicken	Prepare a make-ahead Southwestern meal, perfect for a group or just your family.	Chili-Lime Marinade and Dressing Chili-Lime Marinated BBQ Chicken Spicy Cilantro Cream Dip Black Bean Salad Red, White and Bleu Cole Slaw Salad (alt) Peach Cobbler (alt) Patriotic Trifle Parfait
Make Ahead BBQ - Ribs	Prepare a make-ahead meal featuring ribs-- perfect for a group or just your family.	Easy Barbeque Ribs Roasted Potato Salad Fresh Fruit Tart Espresso Barbecue Sauce (alt) Beans with a Twist (alt) Broccoli Salad
Meatless Holiday Meals	Feast of the Seven Fishes – maybe not, but we will prepare lots of seafood in this class – perfect for the holidays	Spinach, Mushroom and Crab Mini Quiche Tarragon Salad with Sea Scallops Tarragon Viniagrette Five Fish Cioppino Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Bread Molten Lava Cake
Panini Sandwich(Grilled Sandwiches) and Soup	Make grilled sandwiches with a side of soup. We will show you how to make them with or without a panini press.	Grilled Vegetable Panini Panini Margarita with Prosciutto Roasted Red Peppers Italian Wedding Soup ‘Out of this World’ Dessert Panini Basil Pesto Roasted Garlic Aioli
Pantry Meals in Minutes!	Nothing to eat in the house? Look no further than your pantry to make great meals	Black bean and rice soup Chicken Enciladas Crispy tortilla chips Frijoles Mexican rice Lemon angel roll
Pasta 3 Ways	Prepare simple pasta dishes that will please your entire family.	Baked Spaghetti Chicken Fettuccini with Broccoli Lazy Man’s (or Woman’s) Ravioli Simple Marinara Sauce
Pasta Party	Prepare simple homemade pastas that are sure to please.	Potato Gnocchi Cheese Tortelinni Crab Canneloni Lower fat Alfredo Easy lighter Creamy Sauce Gorgonzola sauce
Pasta, Pasta and More Pasta	Prepare pasta and sauces the whole family will enjoy	Simple Pasta Sauce Pasta with Vodka Sauce Bolognese Sauce Manicotti with Cheese Roasted Garlic Bread
Pizza	Learn several methods to make pizza along with some creative pizza recipes. No more pepperoni pizza…that is, unless you want it.	Easy Pizza Dough Basic Pizza Sauce Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza Pesto Pizza w/Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Artichokes Pizza Margherita Roasted Red Peppers
Quick and Easy - Dinner from the Deli	Assemble quick meals featuring deli meats and cheeses. Perfect for days when you don’t want to cook, but don’t want to eat out.	Ham and Cheese Frittata Chicken Salad with Grapes Beefy Potato Roll-ups Boneless Hot Wing Wraps Spicy Turkey and Cheese Quesadillas Antipasto Salad Blue Cheese Dressing Italian Salad Dressing (alt) Reuben Bars (alt) Store Bought Potato Salad Mix-Ins
Romantic Meal	Prepare a fancy meal fit for any couple. We will feature both a meal for meat-eaters and another for vegetarians.	Portobello Wellington Romantic Beef Wellington Strawberry Spinach Salad w/Vinaigrette Double Stuffed Potatoes Strawberry Chocolate Ménage et Trois Candied Nuts
Simple Elegant Meal	Prepare a fancy meal that is simple yet elegant.	Chicken Picatta Risi E Bisi with Prosciutto Fresh Fruit Tart
Salads - Hearty Dinner Salads I	Prepare main dish salads that are hearty enough for any appetite.	Asian Orange Chicken Salad BLT Chicken and Pasta Salad Chicken with Pears and Walnut Salad Greek Salad with Beef Mandarin Orange Salad Dressing Greek Dressing and Marinade Pear Dressing
Salads - Hearty Dinner Salads II	Prepare main dish salads that are hearty enough for any appetite.	Caribbean Pork Tenderloin Salad Shrimp Tortellini Salad Spinach Salad with Chicken and Strawberries Poppy seed Dressing
Salads - Hearty Dinner Salads III	Prepare main dish salads which are hearty enough for any appetite.	Fajita Salad with Taco Shell Bowls Simply Impressive Chicken Salad Thai Beef Salad Low Fat Taco Shell Bowls Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Creamy Ranch Dressing Thai Beef Dressing and Marinade
Salads - Whole Grain Salads	Prepare main dish salads and sides using whole grains.	Barley Salad with Chicken Poached Salmon Salmon Pesto Pasta Salad Warm Couscous Paella Salad with Shrimp Tabbouleh Basil Pesto Creamy Ranch Dressing
Salads - Thai Salad with Chicken	Prepare a hearty salad perfect for dinner.	To be Determined.
Sandwich & Salad for Dinner	Make grilled panini sandwiches and a salad for a lighter meal.	Italian Pasta Salad with Orzo Spicy Beef Panini Grilled Vegetable Panini Panini Margarita with Prosciutto “Out of this World” Dessert Panini
Simple Dinner Salads	Prepare salads sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.	Mediterranean Steak Salad Salad Nicoise Chopped Chicken Salad with Salsa Verde Baked Tortilla Strips
Seafood - Salmon Basics	Learn to prepare salmon that is perfect for family dinner as well as for entertaining.	Grilled Orange Maple Salmon Poached Salmon Salmon En Croute Dipping Sauce Sour Cream Dill Sauce
Soups - Hearty Dinner Soups	Prepare hearty soups that can be an entire meal or a starter for a lighter dinner.	French Onion Soup Jessica’s Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup New England Clam Chowder Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
Soups - Lighter Dinner Soups	Prepare soups that are excellent starters to a meal or a nice light dinner.	Simply Impressive Minestrone Soup Tomato Basil Tortellini Con Brodo Toasted Croutons
Soups - Seasonal	Prepare several different soups to keep you warm during our "cold" winter.	Menu TBD
Spring Foods	Enjoy the best foods Spring has to offer!	Menu is To be Determined but will include: Chicken Oscar with Hollandaise sauce Strawberries
Strawberry Extravaganza	Use strawberries for breakfast, lunch and dinner.	Crepes Strawberry Crepe Filling Spinach Salad with Poached Chicken and Strawberries Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Fresh Strawberry Syrup Strawberry Compote Strawberry Vinaigrette
Stir Frys – Healthy	Make a healthy meal featuring stir fry main dishes that will fill you up but not out.	Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls Asian Fresh Fruit Salad Brown Fried Rice Chicken Stir Fry Peachy Chicken Stir Fry
Summer Grilling	Prepare an easy and tasty meal outside while enjoying our great weather.	Grilled Maple Sweet Potatoes Asian Marinated Cedar Plank Salmon Grilled Asparagus with Strawberry Salad Balsamic Dressing Grilled Corn with Garlic Herb Butter Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Summer Menu	Make a great meal perfect for a summer dinner or your favorite picnic	Black Bean Dip (Northern) Southern Fried Chicken Pammy’s Green Bean Italiano Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Super Bowl Entertaining	Prepare dishes that are just right to cheer on your favorite team!	Menu TBD
Thai one On!	Make a great Thai meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.	To be Determined.
Thanksgiving Side - Families	Side dishes for Thanksgiving the whole family will love.	Spicy Pumpkin Bisque Turkey Dressing Sweet Potato Orange Cups Creamed Corn Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Mousse Shells
Tofu for Meat Lovers	This is a 'tofu for carnivores' class. If you think you don't like tofu, try these recipes.	Miso Soup with Shirataki (Tofu Noodles) Mock Chicken Salad Stuffed Aburage (Tofu Pouches) Tofu Parmesan Tofu Stuffed Shells (Alt) Tofu Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches
Uptown Brunch	Prepare a delicious brunch everyone will enjoy.	Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Quiche Grilled Pear Stuffed French Toast Asparagus Ham and Cheese Frittata Candied Bacon Fruit Napoleon
Valentine Dinner	A wonderful class that befitting this season of Love.	Creamy Crab Soup Chicken Picatta with capers and Artichokes Lemon Asparagus Risotto Hearty Shaped Strawberry Napoleons
Veges - Cooking Natures Bounty	Make use of the season's finest in our ‘all fruit and vegetable’ class.	Ratatouille Quiche Three Tomato Pomodoro Roasted Red Pepper Dip Gazpacho Upside Down Peach Cobbler
Warm Weather Entertaining!	Prepare warm weather appetizers your friends and family will enjoy.	Bruschetta with Brie and Peach Salsa BLT Lettuce Bites Cheese Truffles Buffalo Chicken Pizza appetizers Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches