Class Schedule

Dec
14

Holiday Baking (

Holiday Baking

3 hours @ $137.88

This class will help you gain the confidence needed to create a special hand-made gift, a champagne and dessert party, or a wonderful dessert for your holiday entertaining.

Sample Menu

Poached Pear and Almond Cream Tart

Traditional Damp Gingerbread with Lemon Curd

Traditional Holiday Cookies:

Russian Teacakes

Sugar Cookies

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Dec
20

Appetizer Party

Appetizer Party

2 hours @ $82.73

Join Chef/Instructor Diane LaVonne for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by the fresh seasonal ingredients found at the local farmers markets. From farmer to table you will learn how to use wonderful local ingredients to create this tasty appetizer party.

Sample Menu: Caponata bruschetta, Smoky mushroom and onion tart, pear and chevre crostini, Smoked scallop crepe, deviled eggs, shortcakes with lemon curd and berries

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Dec
21

Simply Satisfying Soups

Simply Satisfying Soups and Stews

2 hours @ $82.73

When the leaves begin to fall, the rain hits the windows and the trees move and sway in response to the winds....those are the signals that fall is here. I love getting into the kitchen when it's time to "hunker down" to stay warm and dry. We have so many wonderful local ingredients to make hearty soups, beans, lentils, vegetables. So, pull out your soup pot, call and few friends and get out the candles just in case the power goes down.

The soup of the day may be:
-Potato Chowder
-Sausage and Lentil Soup

-Minestrone

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Feb
6

Pasta 101

Pasta 101

3 hours @ $158.84

Learn to make fresh pasta at home. We will make two versions of this common element of many traditional dishes. We’ll use the pastas with a home-made seasonal sauce and a Northern Italian style Lasagna Bolognese. Oh, and we'll probably figure out a quintessential Italian dessert as well.

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Feb
7

Mostly Mushrooms

Let's hear it for the fungi! This class will give you a new appreciation for mushrooms, whether you've been a long time fan or the opposite, like I used to be. Now, I eat almost a pound every week!

Recipes include:
-Mushroom Duxelle (an essential in my frozen pantry) -for Mushroom Risotto
-Onion and Mushroom Filling (can be used for almost anything from a tart, to omelet, to phyllo)
-Mushroom bolognese - Mushroom pasta
-Mushroom Duxelle (an essential in my frozen pantry) -for Mushroom Risotto

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Feb
8

Celebrate Indigenous Foods

Celebrate Indigenous Foods

As a historian and anthropologist I love sharing wonderful meals that are based on native ingredients and techniques. this menu is based on ingredients that come from the new world as well as those that were brought by the various groups that came to the Caribbean. I was fortunate to go to several of the islands and central america last year. This was the menu I taught in my classes aboard Holland America's Zuiderdam, and a few extras.

  • Seviche

  • Avocado Soup

  • Arroz con Pollo

  • Mexican Brownies

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Feb
13

Asian New Year- Year of the Horse

For years I cooked and shared asian new year dishes with hundreds of pre-school and kindergarten students. It was one of my favorite experiences while raising my children. Although these are "tweaks" of some traditional dishes, they also honor the past. I hope you will enjoy them as well.

MENU

Soy Glazed Chicken with ginger oil

Braised Greens with Oyster sauce

Glass Noodles with pork and Cabbage

Almond Cookies

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Feb
14

Valentines Day

HANDS ON - CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 8

For me there is nothing better than to be in the kitchen with someone I love. Tonight we'll be preparing and sharing a lovely dinner, one with ingredients that are grown and produced with love. Does is get any better than that?

See you in the kitchen.

SAMPLE MENU

Crab Cakes

Stuffed Salmon Fillet with Emmer Pilaf and Roasted Vegetables

Taste of Washington Salad with Lime-Shallot Vinaigrette

Trio of Chocolate Desserts

Bubbles/Wine Included

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Feb
15

Breakfast at Diane's

Breakfast at Diane’s

2 hours $93.93

Join me for a peek inside the Seattle food scene. We are blessed in the Northwest with access to amazing and wonderful locally produced ingredients. My long association with the local farmers markets gives her a very personal relationship with the farmers and fishers whose products inspire her. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about local producers and suppliers as you enjoy the unique experience she has created for you.

A wonderful way to begin your day and your exploration of Seattle's vibrant food scene.

Sample Menu

Fresh Fruits and Almonds

Smoked Scallop or Vegetarian Crepes with Smoked Bechemel and Seasonal Vegetables

Diane's Shortcake with Fresh Fruit ( served with creme fraiche, local yogurt or lemon curd)

Price includes your breakfast, tea, and/or coffee . Recipes are included

Advance reservations are required

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Feb
17

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Fat Tuesday

Join me to prepare and share some of the traditional Creole and Cajun offerings Seattle Style. Using our local seafood we'll take these traditional dishes and " pump them up"

MENU

Seafood Jambalaya

Duck and Sausage Gumbo

Red Beans and Rice

Kings Cake

Bring your own beads. :-)

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Feb
20

Seafood Secrets

Seafood Secrets

3 hours @ $158.84

How to re-create some of your favorite restaurant seafood dishes. Love wonderful sweet bites of the ocean? Learn to make the market kitchen's signature salmon dish followed by an exquisite fruit tart. Join me as I share signature dishes from several of Seattle's favorite restaurants.

Sample Menu:

Seared Scallops with Brown Butter

Salmon w/Pistachio Tarragon Cream Sauce

Taste of Washington Salad

Rustic Fruit Tart

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Feb
21

Chicken 4 Ways

Chicken 4 Ways

3 hours @ $158.84

We will begin by learning how to break down and whole chicken and then use the various parts for four simple meals. Once you know how to break down a whole chicken you can save money and not be forced into buying parts in quantity to save money. This poplar class has been a part of the basics series by demand for years.

-
Chicken Dijon

-Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic

-Thai Chicken Curry

-Chicken Fajitas

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Feb
22

Simply Satisfying Soups

Simply Satisfying Soups and Stews

2 hours @ $93.93

When the leaves begin to fall, the rain hits the windows and the trees move and sway in response to the winds....those are the signals that fall is here. I love getting into the kitchen when it's time to "hunker down" to stay warm and dry. We have so many wonderful local ingredients to make hearty soups, beans, lentils, vegetables. So, pull out your soup pot, call and few friends and get out the candles just in case the power goes down.

The soup of the day may be:
-Potato Chowder
-Sausage and Lentil Soup

-Minestrone

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Feb
27

Mexican 101

Join Diane for an evening filled with exploration into the beauty and simplicity of Mexican cuisine. Starting with fresh ingredients sourced from the most reliable purveyors in the Pike Place Market and surrounding area, these wonderful dishes will be simple and loaded with flavor. As a special note, all the food is gluten-free!

Please note: Traditional Mexican food utilizes meat, poultry and lard.

Sample Menu:

  • Red Enchiladas

  • Green Rice

  • Spicy Beans

  • Flan

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Feb
28

Sustainable Seafood-Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn - Fantastic Fish

2 hours @ $93.93

Join me for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by my commitment to support local/ sustainable fish and seafood. So much of the beauty of the PNW is tied to the ecology of our local waters and all of the creatures that inhabit and sustain them. It's about knowing how to make more conscious choices.

Please note: salmon is not the only fish I have to choose from, if something else looks better I will use that instead.

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Mar
1

Sustainable Seafood-Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn - Fantastic Fish

2 hours @ $93.93

Join me for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by my commitment to support local/ sustainable fish and seafood. So much of the beauty of the PNW is tied to the ecology of our local waters and all of the creatures that inhabit and sustain them. It's about knowing how to make more conscious choices.

Please note: salmon is not the only fish I have to choose from, if something else looks better I will use that instead.

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Mar
6

The Perfect Quiche and Other Savory Pies

The Perfect Quiche and Other Savory Pies

3 hours @ $158.84

There is nothing like a trip to France to do a bit of a quiche re-boot. I was reminded of how truly wonderful this quintessential French meal can be. I've also been a fan of pies for years and savory ones are not something many of us think about. So here you go. And by the way, these make for some pretty good second meals too. :-)

-Classic Bacon and Cheese Quiche
-Midwest Pastie
-Tomato and Cheese Pie

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Mar
7

Pasta 101

Pasta 101

3 hours @ $158.84

Learn to make fresh pasta at home. We will make two versions of this common element of many traditional dishes. We’ll use the pastas with a home-made seasonal sauce and a Northern Italian style Lasagna Bolognese. Oh, and we'll probably figure out a quintessential Italian dessert as well.

Book Here

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Mar
8

Mostly Mushrooms

Let's hear it for the fungi! This class will give you a new appreciation for mushrooms, whether you've been a long time fan or the opposite, like I used to be. Now, I eat almost a pound every week!

Recipes include:
-Mushroom Duxelle (an essential in my frozen pantry) -for Mushroom Risotto
-Onion and Mushroom Filling (can be used for almost anything from a tart, to omelet, to phyllo)
-Mushroom bolognese - Mushroom pasta
-Mushroom Duxelle (an essential in my frozen pantry) -for Mushroom Risotto

Book Now

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Mar
13

Celebrate Indigenous Foods

Celebrate Indigenous Foods

As a historian and anthropologist I love sharing wonderful meals that are based on native ingredients and techniques. this menu is based on ingredients that come from the new world as well as those that were brought by the various groups that came to the Caribbean. I was fortunate to go to several of the islands and central america last year. This was the menu I taught in my classes aboard Holland America's Zuiderdam, and a few extras.

  • Seviche

  • Avocado Soup

  • Arroz con Pollo

  • Mexican Brownies

Book Now

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Mar
14

Mexican 101

Join Diane for an evening filled with exploration into the beauty and simplicity of Mexican cuisine. Starting with fresh ingredients sourced from the most reliable purveyors in the Pike Place Market and surrounding area, these wonderful dishes will be simple and loaded with flavor. As a special note, all the food is gluten-free!

Please note: Traditional Mexican food utilizes meat, poultry and lard.

Sample Menu:

  • Red Enchiladas

  • Green Rice

  • Spicy Beans

  • Flan

Book Here

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Mar
15

Seasonal Pasta-Lunch and Learn

Seasonal Pasta - Lunch and Learn

2 hours @ $93.93

Join Chef/Instructor Diane LaVonne for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by the fresh seasonal ingredients found at the local farmers markets. From farmer to table you will learn about the local food community which produces the wonderful ingredients used to compose your Fresh Seasonal meal. This class includes how make your own fresh pasta as well as matching the appropriate pasta to your dish.

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Mar
17

St. Patrick's Day at Diane's

Maybe it's that my family can trace it's roots back to Ireland, maybe it's that the sound of bagpipes makes me smile or maybe it's just because I love traditional foods.....whatever the reason I'm opening the kitchen to prepare and share this wonderful meal.

MENU

Scotch Broth

Irish Stew

Irish Soda Bread

Gingerbread and Lemon Curd

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Mar
20

I Love Lamb

I Love Lamb

3 hours @ $158.84

I'll be working with Superior Farms lamb for this special dinner. When asked about what I my favorite meal is my immediate response is when it comes to proteins, I LOVE LAMB. American produced lamb is uniquely fed and bred for it's meat rather than wool.

I'll be preparing a dishes from a number of different parts of the lamb and with several "grades" of lamb as well.

Looking forward to introducing or expanding your culinary exploration of this wonderful protein..

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Mar
21

Chicken 4 Ways

Chicken 4 Ways

3 hours @ $158.84

We will begin by learning how to break down and whole chicken and then use the various parts for four simple meals. Once you know how to break down a whole chicken you can save money and not be forced into buying parts in quantity to save money. This poplar class has been a part of the basics series by demand for years.

-
Chicken Dijon

-Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic

-Thai Chicken Curry

-Chicken Fajitas

Book Now

View Event →
Mar
22

Simply Satisfying Soups

Simply Satisfying Soups and Stews

2 hours @ $93.93

When the leaves begin to fall, the rain hits the windows and the trees move and sway in response to the winds....those are the signals that fall is here. I love getting into the kitchen when it's time to "hunker down" to stay warm and dry. We have so many wonderful local ingredients to make hearty soups, beans, lentils, vegetables. So, pull out your soup pot, call and few friends and get out the candles just in case the power goes down.

The soup of the day may be:
-Potato Chowder
-Sausage and Lentil Soup

-Minestrone

View Event →
Mar
28

Breakfast at Diane's

Breakfast at Diane’s

2 hours $93.93

Join me for a peek inside the Seattle food scene. We are blessed in the Northwest with access to amazing and wonderful locally produced ingredients. My long association with the local farmers markets gives her a very personal relationship with the farmers and fishers whose products inspire her. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about local producers and suppliers as you enjoy the unique experience she has created for you.

A wonderful way to begin your day and your exploration of Seattle's vibrant food scene.

Sample Menu

Fresh Fruits and Almonds

Smoked Scallop or Vegetarian Crepes with Smoked Bechemel and Seasonal Vegetables

Diane's Shortcake with Fresh Fruit ( served with creme fraiche, local yogurt or lemon curd)

Price includes your breakfast, tea, and/or coffee . Recipes are included

Advance reservations are required

Book Now

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Mar
29

Seafood Secrets

Seafood Secrets

3 hours @ $158.84

How to re-create some of your favorite restaurant seafood dishes. Love wonderful sweet bites of the ocean? Learn to make the market kitchen's signature salmon dish followed by an exquisite fruit tart. Join me as I share signature dishes from several of Seattle's favorite restaurants.

Sample Menu:

Seared Scallops with Brown Butter

Salmon w/Pistachio Tarragon Cream Sauce

Taste of Washington Salad

Rustic Fruit Tart

Book Here

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Dec
13

Sustainable Seafood-Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn - Fantastic Fish

2 hours @ $82.73

Join me for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by my commitment to support local/ sustainable fish and seafood. So much of the beauty of the PNW is tied to the ecology of our local waters and all of the creatures that inhabit and sustain them. It's about knowing how to make more conscious choices.

Please note: salmon is not the only fish I have to choose from, if something else looks better I will use that instead.

Book Here

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Dec
12

A Traditional English Christmas

A Traditional English Christmas

3 hours @ $193.15

With a menu inspired by Delia Smith I have chosen some of my favorite English "standards" for this celebratory dinner. For those of you who have heard about Yorkshire pudding, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to make it as well as taste it. This will be a lovely evening of traditional English style foods.

Sample Menu

Sausage Rolls

Roasted Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding

Parmesan Baked Parsnips

Broccoli Salad with Sesame Dressing

Damp Gingerbread

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Dec
6

Holiday Baking

Holiday Baking

3 hours @ $137.88

This class will help you gain the confidence needed to create a special hand-made gift, a champagne and dessert party, or a wonderful dessert for your holiday entertaining.

Sample Menu

Poached Pear and Almond Cream Tart

Traditional Damp Gingerbread with Lemon Curd

Traditional Holiday Cookies:

Russian Teacakes

Sugar Cookies

Book Here

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Nov
26

Pies and Tarts

Pies and Tarts

3 hours @ $137.88

This class is for you. Don't let a bit of flour and fat get in the way of your ability to share a lovely dessert with friends and family. Let's get into the kitchen together and work through this baking basic. Actually once you learn to make pastry, it can be used for sweet or savory dishes. Your culinary repertoire will be significantly increased once you learn how to make a basic pastry.

Sample Menu
-Caramelized Onion Tart with Goat Cheese
-Pumpkin Pie (with real pumpkin!)
-Apple Pie with Creme Fraiche

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Nov
15

Thanksgiving 101

Thanksgiving 101

3 hours @ $137.88

I know, I know I've been there too. It's one thing to take a dish to a dinner, it's a whole other thing to have to be the host. We'll tackle the biggest challenge of the dinner, how to plan and execute a menu where everything is ready at the same time. From planning the shopping trip, to prep and cooking we'll work through the basics of how to enjoy this special occasion with friends and/or family.

Sample Menu

Sausage Stuffed Turkey

Cranberry-Pear Compote

Lemon Sweet Potatoes

Apple Pie

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Nov
8

Appetizer Party

Appetizer Party

2 hours @ $82.73

Join Chef/Instructor Diane LaVonne for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by the fresh seasonal ingredients found at the local farmers markets. From farmer to table you will learn how to use wonderful local ingredients to create this tasty appetizer party.

Sample Menu: Caponata bruschetta, Smoky mushroom and onion tart, pear and chevre crostini, Smoked scallop crepe, deviled eggs, shortcakes with lemon curd and berries

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Nov
2

Día de los Muertos

Join Diane for an evening filled with exploration into the beauty and simplicity of Mexican cuisine. Starting with fresh ingredients sourced from the most reliable purveyors in the Pike Place Market and surrounding area, these wonderful dishes will be simple and loaded with flavor.

Mexican food culture is an important part of their Day of the Dead celebrations. The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a holiday celebrated by those of Latin descent to remember family members that have passed away. Although the holiday celebrates the dead, it is not at all scary or even somber, but instead is a festive holiday in which deceased family are thought to pay a visit to the living. Families prepare an altar in their own homes for giving offerings, which include a variety of food items. The food items are set out to feed the souls traveling to their family homes.

Sample Menu:

Red Enchiladas

Salad with Tomatillo and Pumpkin seeds

Refried Beans

Candied Pumpkin

Pan de Muerto - Sweet "Bread of the Dead"

Sugar Skulls

Please note: Traditional Mexican food utilizes meat, poultry and lard.

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Sep
28

Brunch with Diane

One of the things I love most about kitchens is how a group of strangers enters and a "family" leaves. Kitchens are magical places where the preparation and sharing of food creates a unique environment for sharing conversation, lots of laughter, and occasionally some dancing. This will be filled with some wonderful dishes based on local ingredients and yes....bubbles will be available. Let's enjoy an extended lunch time so we can all relax and share some stories and laughter.

Sample Menus Items:

Skillet Breakfast

Seafood Crepes

Savory Onion Bread Pudding

Diane's Famous Deviled Eggs

Pasta with Mushroom Bolognese

Cured Salmon with Creme Fraiche

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Aug
24

Soup and Salad

The Spring/Summer Soup and Salad Season

2 hours @ $82.73

Join Chef/Instructor Diane LaVonne for two hours of cooking and conversation inspired by the fresh seasonal ingredients found at the local farmers markets. From farmer to table you will learn about the local food community which produces the wonderful ingredients used to compose your Fresh Seasonal meal.

Based on what I can find in the market the Saturday before class we’ll make something wonderful. We’ll also include some kind of a dessert as well.

The soup of the day may be:

Asparagus soup

Ramp Soup

Sorrel Soup

Nettle Soup

Book Here

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Jul
5

Portable Meals

Portable Meals

I don't know about you, but dining al fresco is something that has always been very special to me. I grew up in the Midwest where the opportunities were limited, so making them count was important. I recently inherited my grandmothers picnic basket and I can't wait to use it. Here are some of my favorite things to make and take.

Beet Salad with Bianca

Greek Salad

Muffuletta

Mexican Brownies

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May
5

Cinco de Mayo

Join Diane for an evening filled with exploration into the beauty and simplicity of Mexican cuisine. Starting with fresh ingredients sourced from the most reliable purveyors in the Pike Place Market and surrounding area, these wonderful dishes will be simple and loaded with flavor. As a special note, all the food is gluten-free!

Please note: Traditional Mexican food utilizes meat, poultry and lard.

Sample Menu:

  • Red Enchiladas

  • Green Rice

  • Spicy Beans

  • Flan

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Apr
12

Passover Celebration

Although my kitchen isn't kosher, I wanted to create a meal to celebrate this important Jewish holiday. So here is my take on some of the traditional foods served at this meal.

Sweet Brisket (I'll have some horseradish on the side)

Potato Latkes

Red Cabbage

Dried Fruit Compote

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Mar
14

Pi DAY 3.14

Pi DAY

3 hours @ $137.88

For those of you who are kind of math nerds, this is the official PI day. This began to be a bit of a tradition years ago and I love it. So come enjoy some tasty treats and laugh with others who share your unique perspective.

Don't let a bit of flour and fat get in the way of your ability to share a lovely dessert with friends and family. Let's get into the kitchen together and work through this baking basic. Actually once you learn to make pastry, it can be used for sweet or savory dishes. Your culinary repertoire will be significantly increased once you learn how to make a basic pastry.

Sample Menu
-Caramelized Onion Tart with Goat Cheese
-Pumpkin Pie (with real pumpkin!)
-Apple Pie with Creme Fraiche

Book Now

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Jan
12

The Perfect Father’s Day: Quiche and Other Savory Pies

The Perfect Father’s Day: Quiche and Other Savory Pies

3 hours @ $137.88

There is nothing like a trip to France to do a bit of a quiche re-boot. I was reminded of how truly wonderful this quintessential French meal can be. I've also been a fan of pies for years and savory ones are not something many of us think about. So here you go. And by the way, these make for some pretty good second meals too. :-)

-Classic Bacon and Cheese Quiche
-Midwest Pastie
-Tomato and Cheese Pie

Book Now

View Event →
Nov
16

Thanksgiving 101

I know, I know I've been there too. It's one thing to take a dish to a dinner, it's a whole other thing to have to be the host. We'll tackle the biggest challenge of the dinner, how to plan and execute a menu where everything is ready at the same time. From planning the shopping trip, to prep and cooking we'll work through the basics of how to enjoy this special occasion with friends and/or family.

Sample Menu

Sausage Stuffed Turkey

Cranberry-Pear Compote

Lemon Sweet Potatoes

Apple Pie

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Oct
12

Yom Kippur Breakfast

Yom Kippur is all about new beginnings. So for all of you who want to celebrate and renew your commitments to family and community, please join me in celebration of the “New Year”. Bubbles available for sale for this special breakfast.

Sample Menus Items:

Bagels and lox

Challah French Toast

Kugel

Honey Cake

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Jun
22

Vegan Variations

Vegan Variations

2 hours @ $82.73

JMany more folks are trying to eat plant based meals. With this in mind I've been working for the past year on trying and tweaking some vegan entrees. Let's spend a couple of hours exploring the basics of creating wonderful dishes that everyone can enjoy.

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May
26

Portable Meals

Portable Meals

I don't know about you, but dining al fresco is something that has always been very special to me. I grew up in the Midwest where the opportunities were limited, so making them count was important. I recently inherited my grandmothers picnic basket and I can't wait to use it. Here are some of my favorite things to make and take.

Beet Salad with Bianca

Greek Salad

Muffuletta

Mexican Brownies

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Apr
28

The Spring/Summer Soup and Salad Season

The Spring/Summer Soup and Salad Season

2 hours @ $82.73

Usually when I’m in the farmers markets around the first of April I’m thinking “if I see another root vegetable I’m going to scream”. That’s when if I’m lucky we see the first sign of spring… asparagus. I love the spring/summer soups. They take advantage of all of the delicate new growth and are often considered to be “spring tonics”. Based on what I can find in the market the Saturday before class we’ll make something wonderful. We’ll also include some kind of a spring dessert as well.

The soup of the day may be:

Asparagus soup

Ramp Soup

Sorrel Soup

Nettle Soup

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Mar
31

Easter Brunch with Diane

One of the things I love most about kitchens is how a group of strangers enters and a "family" leaves. Kitchens are magical places where the preparation and sharing of food creates a unique environment for sharing conversation, lots of laughter, and occasionally some dancing. This will be filled with some wonderful dishes based on local ingredients and yes....bubbles will be available. Let's enjoy an extended lunch time so we can all relax and share some stories and laughter.

Sample Menus Items:

Skillet Breakfast

Seafood Crepes

Savory Onion Bread Pudding

Diane's Famous Deviled Eggs

Pasta with Mushroom Bolognese

Cured Salmon with Creme Fraiche

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Mar
31

Mother’s Day Brunch with Diane

One of the things I love most about kitchens is how a group of strangers enters and a "family" leaves. Kitchens are magical places where the preparation and sharing of food creates a unique environment for sharing conversation, lots of laughter, and occasionally some dancing. This will be filled with some wonderful dishes based on local ingredients and yes....bubbles will be available. Let's enjoy an extended lunch time so we can all relax and share some stories and laughter.

Sample Menus Items:

Skillet Breakfast

Seafood Crepes

Savory Onion Bread Pudding

Diane's Famous Deviled Eggs

Pasta with Mushroom Bolognese

Cured Salmon with Creme Fraiche

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Feb
23

Breakfast for Dinner

One of the things I love is that for some reason we all find breakfast for dinner a treat. So, I thought it might be fun to get together and share this “treat” with others. Come join me when it’s dark outside for a great “morning”.

Sample Menus Items:

Skillet Breakfast

Seafood Crepes

Savory Onion Bread Pudding

Diane's Famous Deviled Eggs

Pasta with Mushroom Bolognese

Cured Salmon with Creme Fraiche

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Dec
16

A Traditional English Christmas

A Traditional English Christmas

3 hours @ $165.45

With a menu inspired by Delia Smith I have chosen some of my favorite English "standards" for this celebratory dinner. For those of you who have heard about Yorkshire pudding, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to make it as well as taste it. This will be a lovely evening of traditional English style foods.

Sample Menu

Sausage Rolls

Roasted Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding

Parmesan Baked Parsnips

Broccoli Salad with Sesame Dressing

Damp Gingerbread

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Oct
29

Cooking and Eating Local

Cooking and Eating Local

4 hours @ $165.45

One of the treasures of Seattle and the Northwest, Pike Place Market is a trove of merchandise and vendors, many of whom have long and illustrious histories at the Market. Both visitors to and longtime residents of Seattle can experience the Market in new and wonderful ways with Diane I will introduce you to my friends and their stalls. Pike Place Market has been a part of my life for more than 40 years. Your experience will be anchored not just in the "stuff" of the market, but rather the people.

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Oct
25

Private 6 Course Tasting Menu

Private 6 Course Tasting Menu

3 hours @ $193.02 (tax included)

Fresh foods produced, harvested, and locally sourced by my extended market family are the foundation for your private dinner party. While preparing your authentic Northwest Meal, you’ll learn more about the families and local food community who produced the ingredients you’ll find in the Market Kitchen.

Menus will be based on seasonal ingredients and include: appetizer, fish/seafood, meat (chicken, pork, beef or lamb), salad, artisan cheese plate and a fruit-based dessert. Sit back and relax. This is a unique opportunity for you and your chosen guests to join me in my kitchen where cooking and companionship combine to create a memorable event.

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