TSC Hackett House Presents Its Spring 2012 “Centennial Series” Cooking Classes

In Honor of Arizona’s 100th Birthday…Hackett House is offering this “Centennial Series” of Cooking Classes. Chefs who have made a difference in the culinary scene…

The Hackett House Spring 2012 Cooking Classes are held on the beautiful patio at Hackett House…Complete with Fresh Linens, Candles, and Complimentary Wine Bar. The Doors open at 6pm for gift browsing and Happy Hour. Classes begin at 6:30 PM.

These Chefs are being highlighted during this “Centennial Series of Cooking Classes” on the following dates:

March 8th-Kim Lahn, Food Blogger and Chef

Chef Kim Lahn’s passion for cooking and her desire to find a healthier way of eating after beating breast cancer gave birth to her blog: Veg-In-Training. Her menu will feature locally grown produce from Horny Toad Farms in Phoenix and will include Red Inca Quinoa Sweet Potato Cakes with Tomatillo Avocado Sauce; Fennel and Savoy Salad with Arizona Orange Cilantro Dressing garnished with Cocoa Toasted Pepitas; Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffed Chiles with Guajillo Chile Sauce served with a Local Squash and Kale Bake; Carmelized Wilcox Apple Stuffed Blue Corn Crepe with Sweet Cashew Cream; and Maple Glazed Arizona Pecans and Prickly Pear Balsamic Syrup.

Register online for this class or call (480)350-8181.

March 20th-Chef Kelly Fletcher, House of Tricks

Bob Trick, chef/owner of House of Tricks Restaurant, will introduce his Chef, Kelly Fletcher, who will conduct this class. His menu includes Frisee, Micro Arugula and Micro Radish Salad with Shaved Manchego, Anjou Pear, Cranberry, Pepitas and Pepper-Sherry Vinaigrette; Seared Fromage d’Affinois with Strawberry Preserves, Rosemary Syrup and Crusty Ciabatta; Ancho Chile Seared Rare Ahi Tuna on White Bean-Guajillo Ragou with Orange-Chipotle Honey Aioli, Pepitas and Micro Cilantro. Complementing wines will be served with each course.

Register online for this class or call (480)350-8181

April 17th-Kathy Andrews, Local Food Personality

Kathy Andrews, Culinary Expert, returns to Hackett House. She will be featuring signature dishes from a variety of restaurants located around Arizona. Each dish will be paired with a complimenting wine. If you have ever been to one of Kathy’s classes, you know you had better come hungry! More details about her class will be provided on our website as soon as they are available.

April 23rd-Chef Lee Hillson, From T. Cook’s, One of the Valleys Premier Restaurants, Located at the Historic Royal Palms Resort

Hackett House welcomes Chef Lee Hillson from The Royal Palms, T. Cooks Restaurant. His special spring menu includes a Salad of Peas with Mint, Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Frisee and Watercress; an Entree of Slow Roasted Lamb Stuffed with Euro Cream on Roaster Vegetables; and Dessert featuring Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Melted Berry Fondue.

Register online for this class or call (480)350-8181

GREAT FOOD…GREAT FRIENDS…GREAT CAUSE

All proceeds benefit Tempe Sister Cities Educational Programs.