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• Fri, Nov 20th

  Wines for Thanksgiving Tasting

  6:30 to 7:30 pm $15 - Demonstration

  What wines to serve with turkey? A simple question that has lots of answers. Join us for an entertaining tasting of the best wines to serve on Thanksgiving and learn what makes sense to serve with all the various foods likely to be on the table. Find out how not to go over budget, especially if your guest list looks like a football team roster!

  Instructor: Christine Dart

• Sat, Nov 21st

  Thanksgiving Pies & Tarts

  2:30 to 5:30 pm $35 - Hands-on (For ages 10 to 12)

  What would Thanksgiving be without flaky, delicious pies and tarts? This class teaches young bakers everything they need to know to craft glorious desserts perfect for fall and the holiday table. There's no better time for kids to learn the basics of pastry and baking. They'll start with preparing flaky and sweet pie-crust doughs, and then make a variety of pies and tarts they can make at home to grace the holiday table. Students leave with the know-how and recipes to recreate their favorite specialty for the big day... just in time for those family gatherings where Aunt Gert's spice cake will no longer be the star! Students will take home one petite pie to share with friends and family. Lunch will be served.

  Menu: Apple Pie with Autumn Leaf & Acorn Crust; Cranberry Tart with Nut Crust; Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Cream; and Upside-Down Pear Tart.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Tues, Nov 24th

  Fall Open House

  12 to 4 pm NO COST

  While you're doing your Thanksgiving shopping, stop into Salud! to taste what the fall season has to offer and pick up the recipes to make these seasonal favorites at home. Register to win gift certificates to cooking and wine classes, sample Spiced Apple Cider, Pumpkin Bisque, Cornbread & Sage Stuffing, Apple Walnut Bread, and even get tips for roasting the perfect turkey!  

• Tues, Dec 1

  Soup Fundamentals

  6:30 to 8:45p $39 - Demonstration

  Here comes the season where nothing beats a good pot of flavorful, comforting soup - the ultimate, cool weather comfort food. You will understand the proper foundations of soup making and learn to make a wide range of soups.

  Menu: Pumpkin Bisque with Crème Fraîche; Purée of Broccoli with Wild Mushrooms; Cream of Tomato; New England Style Clam Chowder; and Chilled Apple Soup with Sour Cream.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Dec 2nd

  Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres

  6 to 9pm $65 -Hands-On

  Let's pop open the champagne and get ready for your next holiday soirée! Whether you want fresh ideas for things to bring to a party or you're hosting your own, learn a host of delicious and festive little bites that are quick and easy.
  Menu: Petit Seafood Cakes; Broiled Figs with Stilton & Apricot Chutney; Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives; Camembert Walnut Pastries; Bourbon Steak Toasts with Horseradish Cream; Spiced Pumpkin Seeds; Trio of Savory Puffed Cheese Straws: Black Olive Tapenade, Pesto, Parmesan, & Pepper Jack Cheese; Fried Shrimp Toasts; and Fingerling Potato Bites with Smoked Salmon & Crème Frâiche.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Dec 3rd

  Champagne & Sparkling Wines

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Champagnes and sparkling wines are ideal candidates for sipping during the holidays and the range of options and prices in this category are enormous. Join us for a primer in choosing Champagnes and sparkling wines, and learn to taste the difference between truly magnificent sparklers and all the rest. Learn how Champagne is made and then compare it to similarly made sparkling wines in a blind tasting. You'll assess non-vintage, vintage, rose, blanc de blancs, blanc de noir, and others. Along the way, we'll discuss ideal serving temperatures, how to predict the dryness of sparkling wines, and compare the traditional method of production with other processes. This course will offer selections to fit various budgets and suggest imaginative choices to enliven your holiday festivities.

  Instructor: Donna Brousseau

• Fri, Dec 4th

  Cooking Value Meals

  11 to 11:30am No cost - Demonstration

  Discover new and delicious recipes for a family of 4, all at a great value!
  Break out of your box and learn simply delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.
  Let the chefs at Salud! Cooking School share our favorite recipes
  and easy techniques to get fresh and healthy meals on the table at terrific values.

  Menu: Five-Bean Chili with Arugula & Pear Salad

• Sat, Dec 5th

  Gingerbread Houses

  10 am to12 pm $49; $89 per pair - Hands-On

  Calling kids of all ages! Discover the magic of the holidays while using your imagination to decorate pre-constructed gingerbread houses with gumdrops, peppermints, icing, and more! It's a fun-filled day that will be sure to make special holiday memories, and you'll love taking home your own unique house to display at home. Class includes snacks, hot cocoa, and all materials & supplies.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Dec 5th

  Gingerbread Houses

  2 to 4 pm $49; $89 per pair - Hands-On

  Calling kids of all ages! Discover the magic of the holidays while using your imagination to decorate pre-constructed gingerbread houses with gumdrops, peppermints, icing, and more! It's a fun-filled day that will be sure to make special holiday memories, and you'll love taking home your own unique house to display at home. Class includes snacks, hot cocoa, and all materials & supplies.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Dec 8

  Winter Comforts with Travis Collum of Kozmo Gastro Pub

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 to Demonstration

  "Gastro Pub" is a British term for a public house which specializes in high-quality food along with house made brews. Kozmo's Gastro Pub in Johns Creek delivers just that with an approachable menu filled with modernized versions of classic American favorites. Tonight join Chef Travis Collum as he demonstrates recipes that feature his modern day versions of the comfort foods we all grew up enjoying.

  Menu: Spicy Spaghetti; Grilled Pork Chop with Dried Fruit; White Velvet Mac & Cheese; and Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

  Instructor: Travis Collum of Kozmo Gastro Pub

• Wed, Dec 9th

  Knife Skills & Basics

  6 -to 9pm $59 - Hands-On

  Jump-start your cooking skills in this relaxed, fun-filled class. We will get you on your cooking feet, teaching you how to use knives skillfully, safely, and efficiently and the proper way to sharpen and care for your knives. You will practice proper techniques and timesaving skills for slicing, dicing, and chopping and in the process, prepare a lovely meal. You will also learn the basics of sautéing and making a pan sauce. Afterwards, you'll sit down to enjoy the meal that you prepared. Your mother would be so proud! Students are requested to please bring a chef's knife to class, but a knife is not required.

  Menu: Salad with Classic French Vinaigrette & Warm Goat Cheese Croutons; Vegetable Soup; Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms & Pan Sauce; and Liquid Chocolate Cake.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Dec 10th

  English Christmas Feast

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Bring us some figgy pudding! When it comes to Christmas traditions, the English seem to have a corner on the market. Many of the images, decorations, activities, and foods that we associate with the holiday were popularized during Queen Victoria's reign in the nineteenth century. From Christmas cards to trees to caroling, the Victorians practically invented Christmas as we know it. Enjoy offering a bountiful feast to your loved ones this year with a menu that is full of traditional charm, along with some delicious culinary updates.

  Menu: Herbed Standing Rib Roast; Yorkshire Puddings; Stilton Potato Gratin with Thyme; Roasted Root Vegetables; and Gingerbread Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Fri, Dec 11th

  Top 10 Holiday Wines Tasting

  6:30 to 7:30 pm $15 - Demonstration

  Discover our picks for the top ten wines to enjoy during the holidays! Selected by our wine buyers, these selections represent the best we can find in price and quality. Join us for a sampling and discussion of each of these wines.

  Instructor: Christine Dart

• Sat, Dec 12th

  Holiday Bread Baking

  9:30 am to 12:30 pm $59 -Hands-On

  Discover easy and delicious breads perfect for holiday occasions. You'll learn how to work with yeast and create doughs from various flours to make quick breads, loaves, rolls, and focaccia. Students learn the techniques for proper measuring, proofing, and shaping dough and go home with the confidence to enjoy baking for the holidays. Lunch will be served.

  Menu: Sweet Potato Biscuits; Parker House Yeast Rolls; Parmesan & Poppyseed Cheese Straws; Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaf; and Leaf-Shaped Rosemary Focaccia.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Dec 15th

  A Southern Christmas

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Make your holidays sparkle! Join us for a festive class learning a delicious and eye-catching Southern holiday menu, along with the tricks and shortcuts that can make entertaining pleasurable and relaxed.

  Menu: Spinach Salad with Roasted Pecans & Herbed Goat Cheese in a Cherry Port Vinaigrette; Oyster Stew with Wild Mushrooms; Andouille Stuffed Pork Roast; Sweet Potato Spoon Bread; and Chocolate Praline Tart with Bourbon Whipped Cream.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Dec 16th

  Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres

  6 to 9 pm $65 - Hands-On

  Let's pop open the champagne and get ready for your next holiday soirée! Whether you want fresh ideas for things to bring to a party or you're hosting your own, learn a host of delicious and festive little bites that are quick and easy.
  Menu: Petit Seafood Cakes; Broiled Figs with Stilton & Apricot Chutney; Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives; Camembert Walnut Pastries; Bourbon Steak Toasts with Horseradish Cream; Spiced Pumpkin Seeds; Trio of Savory Puffed Cheese Straws: Black Olive Tapenade, Pesto, Parmesan, & Pepper Jack Cheese; Fried Shrimp Toasts; and Fingerling Potato Bites with Smoked Salmon & Crème Frâiche.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Dec 17th

  Gifts from the Kitchen

  9:30 am to 12:30 pm $65 - Hands-On

  This year, discover some old-fashioned recipes and imaginative ways to make beautiful, homemade gifts for everyone on your list! You'll be guided through the kitchen as you make an array of treats like Spiced Nuts, Cranberry Bread, Old-Fashioned Toffee, and Braided Cinnamon Wreath Bread. And to help ease holiday stress, you'll make Aromatherapy Bath Salts in lavender, peppermint, orange, and more! We'll adorn our gifts with creative and beautiful packaging to make perfect parcels ready for Santa's sleigh. Class includes all materials & supplies. Lunch will be served.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Dec 19th

  Holiday Cookies for Tots & Preschoolers

  9:30 am to 10:30 am $19 - Hands-On For ages 2 & 3 with one parent

  Join your little one for a festive morning in the kitchen decorating old-fashioned gingerbread cookies with no messy kitchen to clean! Kids learn how to roll and cut out cookie dough and decorate them with frosting. Students leave with their creations to share with family and friends... or perhaps with ole' Saint Nick!

  Class includes a fruit & cheese snack, hot cocoa, and all materials & supplies.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Dec 19th

  Holiday Cookies for Tots & Preschoolers

  11:30 am to 12:30 pm $19 • Hands-On For ages 4 & 5 with one parent

  Join your little one for a festive morning in the kitchen decorating old-fashioned gingerbread cookies with no messy kitchen to clean! Kids learn how to roll and cut out cookie dough and decorate them with frosting. Students leave with their creations to share with family and friends... or perhaps with ole' Saint Nick!

  Class includes a fruit & cheese snack, hot cocoa, and all materials & supplies.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Dec 19th

  Holiday Cookies for Kids

  2 to 4:30 pm $35 - Hands-On (For ages 6-9)

  While you get last-minute holiday errands done, kids learn how to measure, mix, shape, and decorate an array of cookies in this festive class. They'll wrap them in tidy, gift-ready bundles and exchange their handmade treats so that each student will have six parcels ready to share with family and friends... or perhaps with ole' Saint Nick! Class includes a fruit & cheese snack, hot cocoa, and all materials & supplies.

  Cookies: Snowy Viennese Crescents; Raspberry Jam Thumbprints; Chocolate Peppermint Crush; and Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cut-Outs Decorated with Royal Frosting.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Jan 2nd

  Cooking 101: A One-Day Intensive

  12 to 6 pm $109 - Hands-On ( Class is limited to 9 students.)

  Don't have the skills needed to be the master of your own kitchen? Our concentrated cooking boot camp will give you a jump-start for making your own meals in 2010! Join us for a one-day crash course highlighting the essentials of good cooking techniques. We'll focus on meal-centric menus and lead you through a series of versatile recipes that will build confidence and creativity. You'll be cooking up a storm before you know it.  Class is limited to 9 students. 

  Menu: Breakfast: Perfect Scrambled Eggs on Buttermilk Biscuits with Cheese & Bacon; Lunch: Tomato & Basil Soup and Grilled Pear, Gorgonzola, & Watercress Panini; Appetizer: Seared Scallops with Ginger-Soy Glaze; Dinner: Whole Herb-Roasted Chicken, Creamy Polenta with Butter & Parmesan, and Braised Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Lemon; and Dessert: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Jan 5th

  Fast & Fresh Weeknights

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 - Demonstration

  Finding it hard to get healthy dinners on the table on hectic weeknights? Begin building a repertoire of simple, fast, and healthful dishes that your whole family will enjoy without sending your schedule into overdrive. We'll share some of our favorite weeknight recipes using fresh ingredients that pack in great flavors. These are dinners you can feel good about serving and great about eating!
  Menu: Roasted Sausages, Red Cabbage, & Apples; Stir-Fried Beef or Tofu with Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes over Rice; Grilled Fish with Lemon & Oregano; and Eggplant & Tomato Skewers with Israeli Couscous & Feta Sauce.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Jan 6th

  Great Grains

  10 am to12 pm $29 - Demonstration

  Open the door to a world of whole grains that may have been previously overlooked in a modern diet. Rich in fiber, nutrients, and vitamins; whole grains are essential to eating well and being healthy. In this class, learn easy ways to nourish yourself by incorporating them into your meals. We'll discuss the difference between a whole grain and whole wheat, the many varieties of whole grains such as quinoa, millet, amaranth, spelt, and buckwheat, and simple methods to prepare them for satisfying breakfast cereals, soups, and side dishes. Come and get your "grain" on!

  Menu: Farro Risotto with Asparagus; Quinoa Salad with Roasted Winter Vegetables; Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad; Hot Breakfast Cereal with Raisins, Grated Apple & Maple Syrup; and Mushroom Barley Soup.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Jan 6th

  Smart Cooking

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $35 - Demonstration

  This New Year, whether your focus is weight loss, heart health, improved energy, or anti-aging; a healthy diet of fresh, all natural, and whole foods is always a smart idea. We're not talking diet or deprivation of the things that make a meal enjoyable. Learn a few easy techniques and simple choices for eating well, and you'll be on your way to all of your health goals.
  Menu: Power House Sunrise Smoothies; Steel Cut Oatmeal with Berries; Blackened Salmon with Lemon; Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Cherry Tomatoes; Herbed Quinoa Pilaf; and Roasted Pears with Cardamon Yogurt.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Jan 7th

  Wine Basics

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 - Demonstration

  If you've always wanted to know more about wine, but don't know how to get started, this is the class for you. Increase your knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of wine in this ultimate "how-to" guide for beginners. You will receive a practical introduction to wine tasting and selection as you learn about wine components and taste wines from all over the world. Begin to taste wines critically; judging color, aroma, flavor, and body and discover the meaning of esoteric wine concepts such as dryness, acidity, fruitiness, tannins, varietals, vintages, and more.

  Instructor: Donna Brousseau

• Fri, Jan 8th

  Cooking Value Meals

  11 to11:30 am No cost -Demonstration

  Discover new and delicious recipes for a family of 4, all at a great value!
  Break out of your box and learn simply delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.
  Let the chefs at Salud! Cooking School share our favorite recipes
  and easy techniques to get fresh and healthy meals on the table at terrific values.

  Menu: Hearty Fettucini Primavera with Pesto

• Fri, Jan 8th

  Craft Beer Tasting

  6:30 to 7:30 pm $15 - Demonstration

  The emergence of craft beers has made them the largest growing category of beer in the US. Formally called microbreweries, these craft breweries are producing some outstanding and original new brews. Join us for a sampling and discussion of some of the best.

  Instructors: Christine Dart

• Sat, Jan 9th

  I'm Learning to Cook

  9:30 am to 12:30 pm $35 - Hands-On

  Here's a chance for budding cooks to get in the kitchen and explore different ingredients and techniques through a variety of seasonal recipes. We'll cook up a menu of delicious recipes tailored just for kids to make with their family at home. Students not only learn valuable techniques such as sauce making, measuring ingredients, preparing vinaigrettes, and making basic doughs, they also develop an appreciation for cooking and eating fresh and seasonal foods.

  Menu: Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Crust; Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries & Walnuts with Apple Cider Vinaigrette; Baked Apples with Raisins; and Carrot Cupcakes.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Jan 9th

  Date Night: French Bistro

  6 to 9 pm $119 per couple - Hands-On

  Tonight you'll work in the kitchen together to grasp fundamental cooking techniques as you discover a selection of French bistro favorites straight from the Champs-Elysées. Using the best ingredients and turning them into warming, fragrant dishes, this simple, robust cuisine lends itself readily to a cozy evening by the fire with a glass of red wine. Enjoy delicious French food in a casual style you can easily replicate at home. Wines from France will be served.
  Menu: Mesclun Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette; Goat Cheese Soufflé; Steamed Mussels with White Wine & Saffron; Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steak with Bearnaise; Pommes Frites; and Chocolate Pots de Crème.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Jan 12th

  Shellfish A to Z

  6:30 to 8:45 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Cooking shellfish is quick and easy, but can seem daunting without the proper technique. In this extensive introduction to shellfish cooking, you will learn about purchasing and storing, searing, frying, serving raw oysters, preparing mussels, and matching flavors to shellfish. We will apply these techniques by making an array of tempting shellfish recipes in a wide range of styles and flavors.

  Menu: Coconut-Ginger Thai Mussels on Forbidden Rice; Oysters on the Half Shell with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette; Linguine with Shrimp, Peas, & Crème Fraiche; Fried Squid, Parsley, & Preserved Lemon with Harissa Mayonnaise; and Pan-Seared Scallops on Frisée with Green Apple & Mint Chutney.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Jan 13th

  Dinner from Tuscany

  6 to 9 pm $65 - Hands-On

  Along with its landscapes, Tuscany is famous for its quality ingredients and masterful cooking techniques. Make authentic recipes from this bountiful and beloved region as you learn Italian cooking methods and the proper order for a menu. Wine from the region will be served.

  Menu: Antipasto: Crostini with Chicken Livers; Primi: Duck Ragu with Orecchiette; Secondi: Fontina-Stuffed Veal Chops with Sage & White Truffle Butter; Contorni: Cannellini with Sautéed Greens in Olive Oil & Garlic; and Insalata: Salad of Proscuitto, Arugula, & Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Jan 14th

  Local Winter Market

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Join us for a very special evening with Chef David Larkworthy of 5 Seasons Brewing.  David, who is passionate about using local, organically grown produce, all-natural meats, and artisanal cheeses, will create a special menu dictated by what the winter season has to offer. Chef Larkworthy will show students how to put together an entire meal using locally grown produce at its peak, local all-natural grass fed beef (White Oak Pastures) and local all-natural pork (Thompson Farms). Don't miss this opportunity to watch as one of Atlanta's most critically acclaimed chefs incorporates classic technique with his own special flare in what promises to be a night of delicious surprises created from winter offerings.

  Menu: Recipes will be determined on the availability of seasonal produce from local farms that inspire the chef including Thompson Farms Pork, White Oak Pastures Grass-fed Beef, and peak season, local, winter vegetables.

  Instructor: David Larkworthy of 5 Seasons Brewing.

• Sat, Jan 16th

  I'm Learning to Cook

  9:30 am – 12:30 pm $35 - Hands-On

  Here's a chance for budding cooks to get in the kitchen and explore different ingredients and techniques through a variety of seasonal recipes. We'll cook up a menu of delicious recipes tailored just for kids to make with their family at home. Students not only learn valuable techniques such as sauce making, measuring ingredients, preparing vinaigrettes, and making basic doughs, they also develop an appreciation for cooking and eating fresh and seasonal foods.

  Menu: Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Crust; Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries & Walnuts with Apple Cider Vinaigrette; Baked Apples with Raisins; and Carrot Cupcakes.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Tues, Jan 19th

  Cooking Value Meals

  11 to 11:30a No cost - Demonstration

  Discover new and delicious recipes for a family of 4, all at a great value!
  Break out of your box and learn simply delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.
  Let the chefs at Salud! Cooking School share our favorite recipes
  and easy techniques to get fresh and healthy meals on the table at terrific values.

  Menu: Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Sauce, Carrot Orzo, & Roasted Green Beans

   

  Space is limited; registration is required

• Tues, Jan 19th

  Super Football Party! With Todd Richards of Rolling Bones BBQ

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $35 - Demonstration

  Score a touchdown with this winning menu at your next football party! This spread might have more of your guests around the table than the T.V. Tonight join Chef Todd Richards of Rolling Bones as he shares his most requested game day party favorites.  Todd's unique take on Southern classics will have your friends complementing the food long after the game is over. Sports fans and foodies alike will enjoy Chef Richards's highly entertaining demonstration. It will be a great night out that everyone will surely enjoy. Local beers will be served.

  Menu: Gourmet Potato Chips with Loaded Baked Potato Dip; Beer Cheese Soup with Pretzel Croutons; "High" Country Boil: and Peanut-Butter S'mores.

  Instructor: Todd Richards of Rolling Bones BBQ and One Flew South Restaurant

• Thurs, Jan 21st

  Seasonal Market Basket : A Winter's Dinner

  6 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  With citrus like blood oranges and ruby red grapefruits, pears, persimmons, pumpkin, winter greens, chestnuts, root vegetables, and hardy herbs, winter is hardly a time to become bored in the kitchen. Be inspired by the seasonal bounty in the market and learn how easy it can be to cook from the abundance of the season. At the start of class, you'll go shopping and learn how to choose ingredients at their peak and put together a balanced seasonal menu. Then students return to the kitchen to learn the techniques for making a dinner inspired by winter ingredients. Don't miss this rare opportunity for what is sure to be a fun and insightful experience! Written recipes will be provided to students after the class via electronic mail.
  Menu: Salad, soup, entrée, and dessert will be selected during shopping tour based on ingredients in peak season.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Fri, Jan 22nd

  Port Wine Tasting

  6:30 to 7:30 pm $19 - Demonstration

  Join us for an introduction to rich and velvety port, perfect for sipping during cold weather months. Learn about the incredible variety of port styles, such as Ruby Tawny, Late-Bottled Vintage, and Vintage Character. 

  Instructor: Christine Dart

• Sat, Jan 23rd

  Braises & Stews

  10 am to 1:30 pm $69 - Hands-On

  Slow cooking of all sorts draws out food's flavors and results in tender, tasty, and satisfying meals. And, as an added benefit, you get big flavors without a lot of hassle. Learn the secrets behind achieving slow, moist cooking as we explore the methods for braising and stewing and discover why slow cooking brings ultimate flavor. With these methods in hand, you'll be ready with a repertoire of dishes for required eating in cool weather months.

  Menu: Braised Short Ribs; Beef Stew; Pot Roast with Vegetables; Lamb Ragu; Creamy Polenta; and Mixed Green Salad.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Jan 26th

  Cucina Comforts

  6 to 8 pm $39 - Demonstration

  Ahh... the tantalizing aromas and comforts of the Italian kitchen. Learn the fundamentals of Italian cuisine and you'll know how to arrive at deliciously complex flavors with relatively simple ingredients and methods. Wines from Italy will be served.

  Menu: Prosciutto with Figs; Semolina Gnocchi with Parmesan & Sage Butter; Drunken Pork Roast; Braised Greens with Currants & Pine Nuts; and Amaretto Zabaglione.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Jan 27th

  Sushi Workshop

  6 to 9 pm $59 - Hands-On

  You will work hands-on to discover the techniques for making and rolling sushi. You'll learn the basics including making and forming sushi rice, assembling fillings, and rolling ingredients using a bamboo mat to make beautifully shaped sushi. Of course, a glass of sake will complete our evening!
  Menu: Inside-Out California Rolls; Nigiri Sushi (Hand-Pressed Sushi with Salmon & Tuna); Spicy Tuna Rolls; and Cucumber Rolls.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Jan 28th

  World of Reds

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 - Demonstration

  From old-vine Carignane in the South of France to smoky Chilean Merlot, the world of red wine offers an incredible richness of choices available to the aficionados of the red grape. Join us for a discussion and tasting of ten reds from ten corners of the world. As you travel through the world's red wine producing regions, each wine tasted will unfold discussions on its style and grape varietals. You'll learn the distinctions among the grapes and begin to taste wines critically, judging color, aroma, flavor, and body and discover the meaning of such esoteric wine concepts as dryness, acidity, fruitiness, tannins, varietals, vintages, and more.

  Instructor: Christine Dart

• Fri, Jan 29th

  Girls Night Out: Island Hopping

  6 to 9 pm $55; $99 per pair - Hands-On

  Time for a fun night out? Grab a friend and take a mini-trip to the islands to make a host of fun appetizers. These sunny dishes are guaranteed to transport you to the turquoise blue waters and island breezes of the Caribbean while broadening your cooking horizons. And best of all, no flight delays!
  Menu: Shrimp, Mango, & Jicama Salad Cups; Crab Fritters; Jerk Chicken & Pineapple Skewers; Pork & Manchego Cheese Plantain Pinwheels; and Tropical Fruit Beignets with Whipped Cream.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Jan 30th

  Pizza Party for Teens

  9:30 am to 12:30 pm $35 - Hands-On

  Teens discover the joys of authentic pizza making! Italy's pizzas, known for their thin crusts and judiciously chosen toppings, are famous around the world. Students learn how to make a traditional pizza dough, tomato sauce, and white sauce and then shape their dough to make authentic varieties of pizzas. Teens will love this fun-filled class devoted to replicating this Neapolitan classic at home. And don't worry, we'll hold the anchovies!

  Menu: Puttanesca; Carbonara; Margherita; Formaggi; Neapolitan; and Classic Caesar Salad.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Jan 30th

  New Flavors for Winter Desserts

  2 to 5:30 pm $59 - Hands-On

  Creating delicious desserts is simple: start with the freshest ingredients and the proper techniques, add adventurous flavorings and you have a whole new approach to dessert.  Learn how to create beautiful desserts with classic recipes and methods that are redefined with new and unexpected flavors inspired by the season. Snacks will be served.

  Menu: Chamomile-Poached Pears with Late-Harvest Riesling Crème Anglaise; Chocolate-Tangerine Pots de Crème; Grapefruit Champagne Sorbet; Fried Sweet Ricotta; and Rosemary Pound Cake with Port-Soaked Dried Fruits.

  Instructors: Samantha Enzmann, Alpharetta; Antonio Matarese, Johns Creek; Merijoy Lantz Rucker, Nashville

• Mon, Feb 1st

  Great Grains

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $29 - Demonstration

  Open the door to a world of whole grains that may have been previously overlooked in a modern diet. Rich in fiber, nutrients, and vitamins; whole grains are essential to eating well and being healthy. In this class, learn easy ways to nourish yourself by incorporating them into your meals. We'll discuss the difference between a whole grain and whole wheat, the many varieties of whole grains such as quinoa, millet, amaranth, spelt, and buckwheat, and simple methods to prepare them for satisfying breakfast cereals, soups, and side dishes. Come and get your "grain" on!

  Menu: Farro Risotto with Asparagus; Quinoa Salad with Roasted Winter Vegetables; Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad; Hot Breakfast Cereal with Raisins, Grated Apple & Maple Syrup; and Mushroom Barley Soup.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Feb 2nd

  A Night in Normandy

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 - Demonstration

  Normandy has long been one of France's finest gastronomic regions, bordered on one side by a lengthy coastline which gives way to rich pastureland, crisscrossed by rivers and lush orchards. Apples are processed into robust ciders and fiery Calvados for which the region is renowned, along with its creamy cheeses. Learn the techniques to make some of its most popular dishes and discover the beauty and simplicity of Normandy.

  Menu: Coquilles St. Jacques au Saffron (Pan-Seared Scallops in a Creamy Saffron Sauce); Côtes de Porc Normande (Brined Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples & Calvados Cream); Gratin aux Choufleur (Cauliflower Gratin); Tarte Bourdaloue (Almond Pear Tart); and a plate of regional cheeses.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Feb 3rd

  Cheese Making

  6 to 9 pm $59 - Hands-On

  Cheese is a fascinating subject and the variety of cheese available is truly amazing. Every culture in one way or another has been making cheese for centuries. Whether it's paneer made in the home kitchens of India or cottage cheeses from the kitchens of Middle America, the science and basic method of separating curds from whey are the same. Spend a fun hands-on day learning to make a variety of fresh cheeses and be surprised at just how easy it is.  At the end of the night, students will make a fantastic lasagna dinner using their own freshly made ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.

  Cheeses: Paneer; Mozzarella; Ricotta; and Cottage Cheese.

  Dinner Menu: Classic Lasagna with Homemade Mozzarella & Ricotta.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Feb 4th

  A Taste of Piedmont with Marc Sublette of Trattoria One - 41

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Italy's Piedmont region, "the land at the foot of the mountains," is renowned for its cuisine, which, while highly refined, is deeply rooted in a tradition of simple, wholesome cooking.  Tonight, Chef Marc Sublette, Executive Chef & Owner of Trattoria One•41 shares with students not only some of his favorite dishes from this region, but his extensive culinary skills and techniques learned in some of Atlanta's most popular restaurants which include Pricci, Pano's & Paul's, and Seegar's. Wines from the region of Piedmont will be served.

   Menu: Asparagi al Tartufo (Grilled Asparagus with Truffle Vinaigrette & Shaved Grana); Brasato al Barolo (Barolo Braised Beef Short Ribs with Preserved Lemon Gremolata); Risotto ai Funghi e Fontina (Wild Mushroom Risotto with Fontina Cheese); and Panna Cotta (Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Warm Caramel Sauce).

  Instructor: Marc Sublette of Trattoria One•41

• Fri, Feb 5th

  Cooking Value Meals

  11 to11:30 am No cost • Demonstration

  Discover new and delicious recipes for a family of 4, all at a great value!
  Break out of your box and learn simply delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.
  Let the chefs at Salud! Cooking School share our favorite recipes
  and easy techniques to get fresh and healthy meals on the table at terrific values.

  Menu: Provencal Pea Soup with Potatoes, Croutons, & Bacon

• Sat, Feb 6th

  A Salute to Julia! Classical French Techniques

  9:30 am to 1:30 pm $65 - Hands-On

  Join us for a cooking celebration of some of our favorite recipes from beloved Julia Child. More than anything, Julia Child set classic French techniques accessibly in the realm of the American kitchen, pioneering cooking television and education for the home cook. Students learn step-by-step how to make classical French dishes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, then we'll sit down to eat together, discuss all our favorite Julia recipes, and give a special Champagne toast. Bon appétit! Wine from France will be served.
  Menu: Petits Chaussons au Roquefort (Pastry Turnovers with Roquefort Cheese); Soufflé aux Épinards (Spinach Soufflé); Coq au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine with Onions, Mushrooms, & Bacon); Fonds d'Artichants Mornay (Artichoke Bottoms Gratinéed with Cheese Sauce); Gratin Dauphinois (Scalloped Potatoes with Milk & Cheese); and La Tarte des Demoiselles Tatin (Upside-down Apple Tart).
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Feb 6th

  Student Volunteer Kitchen Orientation

  2:30 to 4;00 pm NO COST

  Are you an aspiring foodie? Want to help the chefs prep and be an integral part of the cooking class? Expand your culinary horizons through our Student Volunteer Kitchen Program. We welcome anyone with an interest in learning, meeting people, and assisting in the kitchen. It's easy - attend this orientation class and get started. After four classes, you'll receive a credit for a free class of your choice! Space is limited; registration for orientation is required.

• Tues, Feb 9th

  Italian Home Cooking

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 - Demonstration

  Italy has long attracted visitors from all corners of the globe. And while many came for the art, Renaissance palaces, and celebrated landscapes, others were surely guided by their appetites. After all, Italy is famous for their top-quality ingredients and masterful cooking techniques. The simple yet sophisticated dishes found on local tables represent wonders of tastes and flavors. Tonight students experience a menu full of hearty, earthy dishes perfect for dining by the fire or for any other cozy, warming evening. Regional wine tastings will be served.

  Menu: Mushroom Timballo; Bolognese over Fettuccini; Sautéed Swiss Chard with Olive Oil & Garlic; and Braised Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Porcini Mushrooms.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Feb 10th

  India: A Cook's Tour

  6 to 9 pm $59 - Hands-On

  Explore the mysterious tastes, textures, and aromas of Indian cooking as you take a hands-on cooking tour. In addition to cooking fabulously flavorful Indian fare, you'll learn about the exotic and aromatic spices employed in Indian cuisine and discover some of the interesting ingredients that are unfamiliar to western palates. Indian beer will be served.
  Menu: Kofta Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce; Vegetable Samosas with Coriander Chutney; Chicken Tikka Masala with Sautéed Onions; Naan; and Pistachio & Cardamom Ice Cream.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Feb 11th

  The Fair Pear

  6 to 8:30 pm $45 - Demonstration

  France's King Louis XIV loved pears so much that he perfected the art of removing the skin in a single perfect piece, then re-wrapping them in their skin to give as gifts. We're not sure about trying that particular trick, but agree that this winter stunner deserves a little special treatment. In all their varieties, pears add sweet sophistication in everything from savory dishes to desserts. Discover the pear's versatility in a collection of our favorite recipes, each focusing on a different method of preparation.

  Menu: Pear & Ahi Tuna Tartare; Endive Salad with Roasted Pears, Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette; Hazelnut Encrusted Chicken Scaloppini with Pear Agrodolce and Fontina; Chilled Bosc Pear Soup with Local Fresh Chèvre; and Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake.

• Fri, Feb 12th

  Wine & Chocolate Tasting

  6:30 - 7:30 pm $15 - Demonstration

  You love wine, you love chocolate... but who would have thought about putting the two together? We did! There are a large variety of chocolates and wines that pair well together. Sample a little of both and feel indulged. It's a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day!

  Instructor: Christine Dart

• Sat, Feb 13th

  Valentine's Treat Workshop for Tots

  9:30 am - 10:30 pm For ages 2 & 3 with one parent $19 - Hands-On

  Little ones and their parent discover how to make creative treats for Valentine's Day and assemble them in special packages to take with them, ready to give away. Class includes a fruit & cheese snack and all materials & supplies.

  Menu: Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruits; and Frosted Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Feb 13th

  Valentine's Treat Workshop for Preschoolers

  11:30 am to 12:30 pm For ages 4 & 5 with one parent $19 - Hands-On

  Little ones and their parent discover how to make creative treats for Valentine's Day and assemble them in special packages to take with them, ready to give away. Class includes a fruit & cheese snack and all materials & supplies.

  Menu: Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruits; and Frosted Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Feb 13th

  Valentine's Treat Workshop for Kids

  6 to 9 pm For ages 6 to 9 $39 - Hands-On

  Kids discover how to make an assortment of creative treats for Valentine's Day and assemble them in special packages to take with them, ready to give away. Class includes a fruit & cheese snack and all materials & supplies.

  Menu: White Chocolate & Raspberry Sandwich Cookies; Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruits; "Kiss" Cookies; Frosted Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies; and Chocolate Truffles.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Sun, Feb 14th

  Valentine's Dinner for Two

  6 to 9 pm $129 per couple- Hands-On

  Want a change from the usual overcrowded restaurant fare? Join us for a special Valentine's evening at Salud! Bring your Valentine and learn how to prepare some romantic favorites as you enjoy a very special dinner out, complete with wine pairings. Wine is paired with each course.

  Menu: Roasted Beet Soup with Crème Fraîche "Hearts"; Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Cognac Cream Sauce, Puréed Potatoes, & Glazed Baby Vegetables; and Molten Chocolate Cake with Kirsch & Cinnamon Cherries.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Feb 16th

  Fast & Fresh Weeknights

  10 am to 12 pm $39 - Demonstration

  Finding it hard to get healthy dinners on the table on hectic weeknights? Begin building a repertoire of simple, fast, and healthful dishes that your whole family will enjoy without sending your schedule into overdrive. We'll share some of our favorite weeknight recipes using fresh ingredients that pack in great flavors. These are dinners you can feel good about serving and great about eating!
  Menu: Roasted Sausages, Red Cabbage, & Apples; Stir-Fried Beef or Tofu with Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes over Rice; Grilled Fish with Lemon & Oregano; and Eggplant & Tomato Skewers with Israeli Couscous & Feta Sauce.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Feb 16th

  School of Fish with John Kirkpatrick of Whole Foods Market

  6:30 to 9:00 pm $45 - Demonstration

  Take the mystery out of fish!  Fish is easy, versatile, and up at the top of the nutritional hit parade. Fish is inherently fast cooking and healthy - perfectly suited for a quick mid-week meal or a feast for friends. Chef and seafood expert John Kirkpatrick will share his knowledge and enthusiasm for fish with you, teaching you a great menu of simple yet sophisticated dishes.  Join him for a journey through our seafood department for an in-depth discussion of selection, freshness, sustainability, choosing wild vs. farmed, and a demonstration on cleaning whole fish.  Then we'll head back to the kitchen for a demonstration of the best techniques for preparing and plating up fish that will make cooking fish at home a snap.

  Menu: Mediterranean Snapper en Papillote with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Cipolini Onions, and Marinated Artichokes; Peppercorn-Seared Tuna Loin with Port Wine Reduction Sauce over Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Asparagus; and Smoked Scallops with White Truffle & Wild Mushroom Risotto.

  Instructor: John Kirkpatrick of Whole Foods Market

• Wed, Feb 17th

  Welcome to Your Kitchen

  6 to 9 pm $59 - Hands-On

  A kitchen is a terrible thing to waste! Discover how easy it is to get started cooking in your kitchen and enjoying satisfying, homemade meals. All you need is a little know-how and perhaps a bit of confidence. Let us show you basic knife skills and classic cooking methods as well as share our list of pared down kitchen equipment and pantry essentials. You'll leave with the ability to start cooking fresh and delicious meals at home.

  Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Pecans & Blue Cheese; Cream of Tomato Soup; Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy; Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms; Perfect Mashed Potatoes; and Quick Apple Tarts.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Feb 18th

  Introduction to French Wines

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $44; $69 for two-class series - Demonstration

  Treat yourself to an evening traveling the vineyards of France, where you'll taste and discuss some of the country's great wines. In a single session, you'll get a handle on France's various wine-producing regions as you journey through Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, the Loire Valley, the Rhone, and Languedoc-Roussillon. This subject can sometimes seem daunting, but after this class you'll no longer have any trouble differentiating a Pouilly Fuissé from a Pouilly Fumé. We will discuss the Appellation Controlée and its influence on taste, price, and aging potential. A representative wine from each of the major grape-growing regions will be tasted. (Class II: Feb 25)

  Instructor: Christy Dart of Whole Foods

• Fri, Feb 19th

  Girls Night Out : Let's Talk Thai

  6 to 9 pm $55; $99 per pair - Hands-On

  Spice things up with a night out with your girlfriends learning the unique ingredients and techniques for making fabulous Thai fare. Light and refreshing, Thai cooking marries many flavors to produce a cuisine that is always deliciously spiced and only sometimes "hot and spicy." Tonight you and your girlfriends will discover how to create delicious dishes with fresh flavors that you'll love making at home.
  Menu: Hot & Sour Chicken and Lemongrass Coconut Soups; Wild Mushroom Salad with Coriander; Shrimp Curry with Jasmine Rice; and Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Spiced Mango.
  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Feb 20th

  Kids Cook : My Italian Kitchen

  9:30 am to12:30 pm $35 - Hands-On

  So your kids don't have an Italian grandmother? No problem! In this class, kids find out how to make some authentic Italian dishes with techniques that translate into great cooking at home for family or friends. Mama Mia!

  Menu: Authentic Spaghetti & Meatballs; Classic Caesar Salad; Garlic Bread; and Kid-Friendly Tiramisu.

  Instructor: Scott Yaegle

• Sat, Feb 20th

  Knife Skills & Basics

  2:30 to 5:30 pm $59 - Hands-On

  Jump-start your cooking skills in this relaxed, fun-filled class. We will get you on your cooking feet, teaching you how to use knives skillfully, safely, and efficiently and the proper way to sharpen and care for your knives. You will practice proper techniques and timesaving skills for slicing, dicing, and chopping and in the process, prepare a lovely meal. You will also learn the basics of sautéing and making a pan sauce. Afterwards, you'll sit down to enjoy the meal that you prepared. Your mother would be so proud! Students are requested to please bring a chef's knife to class, but a knife is not required.

  Menu: Salad with Classic French Vinaigrette & Warm Goat Cheese Croutons; Vegetable Soup; Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms & Pan Sauce; and Liquid Chocolate Cake.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Tues, Feb 23rd

  Cooking Value Meals

  11 to 11:30 am No cost - Demonstration

  Discover new and delicious recipes for a family of 4, all at a great value!
  Break out of your box and learn simply delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.
  Let the chefs at Salud! Cooking School share our favorite recipes
  and easy techniques to get fresh and healthy meals on the table at terrific values.

  Menu: Penne with Sausage, Tomatoes, & Cream with Roasted Broccolini

  Space is limited; registration is required

• Tues, Feb 23rd

  Lowcountry Favorites

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $39 - Demonstration

  Where, exactly, is Lowcountry? Think saltwater marshes and Spanish moss hanging from live oaks. The names of native Lowcountry dishes like Frogmore stew and hoppin' John are almost as colorful as its culinary history. Rice, grits, local seafood, and the produce of the Southeastern coastal plain play an instrumental role in Lowcountry cooking. Discover the cultural influences and ingredients that make up this cuisine with a delightful menu you'll love making at home.

  Menu: She-Crab Soup; Shrimp and Cheddar-Scallion Grit Cakes with Okra, Corn, & Tomatoes; and Carolina Gold Rice Pudding.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Wed, Feb 24th

  Homemade Pasta & Sauces

  6 to 9 pm $59 - Hands-On

  If you haven't got an Italian mamma to teach you how to make pasta at home, join us for a hands-on experience of the process! Making your own pasta is deeply satisfying, surprisingly easy, and the results are delectable. Students learn the techniques for making a basic pasta dough; using a pasta machine to roll and cut fettuccini, pappardelle, and pasta sheets for ravioli; cutting and filling ravioli; making and shaping gnocchi; and preparing pasta sauces. At the end of class, we'll sit down to an Italian pasta feast. Students leave with the skills and recipes to make these Italian classics at home. Wines from Italy will be served.

  Menu: Fettuccini with Prosciutto, Cream, & Nutmeg; Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with Rustic Tomato Sauce; Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage-Brown Butter Sauce; and Pappardelle with Bolognese.

  Instructor: Antonio Matarese

• Thurs, Feb 25th

  Introduction to Italian Wines

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $44; $69 for two-class series - Demonstration

  The wines of Italy can offer a challenge to any wine lover, first because of the dramatic differences posed by the various soils and climates of the many regions and then because of the astounding variety of grapes, each with its own character and its own story. This class will familiarize students with the essentials of Italian wine, including the effects of geography on wine production and the Italian wine classification system. Students will be guided through the diverse wine country traditionally known as Enotria­­­­ - "The Land of Wine," tasting glorious wine selections from north to south. (Class I: Feb 18)

  Instructor: Donna Brousseau

• Fri, Feb 26th

  American Artisan Cheese Tasting

  6:30 to 7:30 pm $29 - Hands-On

  Throughout the United States, small, specialist cheese-makers are recapturing the craft of using milk from their own herds and respecting traditional methods of working with milk to show us how a simple product can become a statement of its provenance. By tasting a variety of farmstead and artisan cheeses, we will discover how a cheese reflects the region in which it's made and learn while history and tradition are powerful influences, they are not as important as terroir.

  Instructor: Steven Malcolm

• Sat, Feb 27th

  Snacks for Hungry Kids & Teens

  9:30 am to 12 pm $29 - Hands-On For ages 10 to 12

  Mom... I'm hungry! Answer this age-old declaration by sending your hungry kid or teen to this class. Based on pantry-friendly recipes, kids & teens will learn how to make a host of healthy snacks they can make after-school, on the weekends, or any time hunger strikes. Best of all, they'll avoid eating empty calories and begin to develop healthier habits to last their lifetimes.

  Menu: Red Pepper Hummus & Crudités with Garlic-Oregano Grilled Pita; Double-Chocolate Zucchini Muffins; Oven-Roasted Fries with Rosemary; Peanutty Energy Bars; Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix; Quick Barbecue Chicken Pizzas; and Almond-Banana Smoothies.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Sat, Feb 27th

  Snacks for Hungry Kids & Teens

  2 to 4:30 pm $29 - Hands-On For ages 13 to 15

  Mom... I'm hungry! Answer this age-old declaration by sending your hungry kid or teen to this class. Based on pantry-friendly recipes, kids & teens will learn how to make a host of healthy snacks they can make after-school, on the weekends, or any time hunger strikes. Best of all, they'll avoid eating empty calories and begin to develop healthier habits to last their lifetimes.

  Menu: Red Pepper Hummus & Crudités with Garlic-Oregano Grilled Pita; Double-Chocolate Zucchini Muffins; Oven-Roasted Fries with Rosemary; Peanutty Energy Bars; Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix; Quick Barbecue Chicken Pizzas; and Almond-Banana Smoothies.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

• Sun, Feb 28th

  A Farmer's Dinner

  4 to 8 pm $69; $129 per pair - Hands-On

  Enjoy an extraordinary evening working with and celebrating local ingredients at their height of freshness and then sit down to enjoy your farmer's dinner with special wines. Students further their appreciation for cooking seasonally while practicing hands-on methods for creating a bountiful winter's feast. Students will become inspired by the abundance of the season as you broaden your understanding of how to make beautiful, seasonal dishes. Special wine selections will be served.

  Menu: Savory Pecan, Parmesan, & Thyme Shortbread; Chestnut Soup with Porcini Relish; Lamb Stew with Beets & Mint Gremolata; Rainbow Chard Tart; Local Cheeses Served with Apple Spread & Lemon Verbena; and Orange & Almond Cake with Brown Sugar Crème Frâiche.

  Instructors: Antonio Matarese

How to Register

• Register online.
• Call us at 770.442.3354

Seating and enrollment are on a first-come, first-served basis. If a class is sold out, please call 770.442.3354 or email us at salud.duluth@wholefoods.com to be placed on our waiting list. With some exceptions, registration closes 48 hours prior to class. Payment is made at the time of registration.

Getting Here

Salud! is located inside of Whole Foods Market in Duluth-Johns Creek at 5945 State Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097 map & directions

Class Information

All classes include recipes or a class lecture packet and servings of each recipe prepared.

• Hands-On Classes

  Be prepared to cook! Please remember to wear flat, closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Aprons and towels will be provided for your use in class. Students are divided into groups at the discretion of the instructor. Snacks are provided during class. Towards the end of class, you will be seated to enjoy your meal along with wine. Classes are limited to 12 students unless noted otherwise.

• Demonstration Classes

  Relax and watch us do the work! You will be seated throughout the class and encouraged to ask lots of questions. Tastings of each recipe are served typically as they are prepared. Classes include up to two glasses of red or white wine.

• Kids & Teens Classes

  Kids and teens should wear flat, closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Students are divided into groups at the discretion of the instructor. Snacks are provided during class and students are seated at the end of class to enjoy the meal they have prepared. Classes are limited to 12 students unless noted otherwise.

• Wine & Cheese Classes

  You will be seated throughout the class and encouraged to ask lots of questions as you taste each wine or cheese. Fruit, cheese and bread are served.

Arrival

Please check in at the customer service desk upon arrival. We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to the start of class. You will be directed to the cooking school located on the mezzanine level.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that refunds cannot be given for no-shows or cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to a class. Although we make every effort to avoid changes to our class schedule, Salud! reserves the right to cancel any class due to low registration or substitute instructors in case of an emergency.

Private Classes

Need a place to have your next corporate event, shower or birthday party? We offer custom-designed demonstration or hands-on classes. Call us at 770.442.3354.

Mailing List

Would you like to receive the quarterly calendar of classes, special offers, and seasonal recipes by email? Call us at 770.442.3354 or email us at salud.duluth@wholefoods.com to be added to our electronic mailing list.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of cooking! For the cooks in your life there's no better gift than gift certificates to Salud! in denominations of $35 to $65. Available for purchase by calling 770.442.3354 or in person at the Customer Service desk.

Knife Sharpening Services

If you have dull knives that long ago lost their edge, the edge can be recreated and be like new again! Its easy...drop off your dull knives by Tuesday at 9 p.m. and pick up anytime after Thursday at 9 a.m. The fee is $4.50 for a straight edge and $6 for a serrated edge or scissors. Drop off and pick up is at the Customer Service Desk at Whole Foods Market in Duluth-Johns Creek at 5945 State Bridge Road.

 

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