• 29Apr

    May free cooking classes at Whole Foods Arlington

    Here are some more free cooking events with Chef Michael Kiss.

    -JAY

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    Class starts at 7:00 PM and generally last 30 to 50 minutes.  All Whole Foods Market cooking classes are absolutely free, No Registration is required and seating is limited to first come.

    May 11th Whole Grains Salads 101
    Vegetarian class
    We all know that we need to incorporate more whole grains into our diets, although in practice it can be overwhelming and frustrating. Let Chef Michael Kiss show you how to take those healthy grains and make them amazing. With the warm weather we will be showcasing light and flavorful salads, great for patio dinners and side dishes at picnics, and don’t forget about summer entertaining!

    May 18th 29 ½ minute meals
    Omnivore class

    Baja Salmon with stewed avocado and tomato and sunshine quinoa
    Our fast paced life makes it hard to eat well… or does it? Let Chef Michael Kiss show the secrets to a worthwhile healthy meal that can be made in a flash! No pre-chopped ingredients, no magic ovens, no camera tricks. This is REAL live cooking and you can do it too in 29 ½ minutes or less!

    May 25th Cook Like a Chef
    Vegetarian class

    Ever wonder how a chef looks at food, how they pick it, combine it, make it taste amazing? This week Chef Michael Kiss is going to break apart the concept of Pesto. This classic Italian staple with is definitely one of his favorites. Have you ever thought of changing the ingredients? Is it still pesto or something different? Join us and you start looking at food like a Chef too!

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  • 14Mar

    Free cooking classes with a Kiss

    Chef Michael Kiss gives free cooking classes on Tuesday evenings at the cafe (upstairs) at the Arlington Wholefoods Market.

    I recently attended two of Michael’s classes – beans, and greens.  The greens class was interesting because the great Snowgasm was coming and Wholefoods was out of most greens, including the dandelion greens featured in one of the recipes.  Michel substited frisee for dandelion greens, and even asked a trivia question about frisee, which apparently is from the same plant as chicory.

    The next few cooking classes at the Arlington Wholefoods are:

    • Tuesday, March 16th, Irish Eyes Are Smiling, 7pm

      We love good Irish food, especially now!  The truth is, though, it can be a bit heavy. Join us for a look at amazing Irish favorites with emerald colored nutrition glasses. Even a leprechaun doesn’t need luck to eat healthy everyday!

    • Tuesday, March 23rd: Hello, Spring, 7pm

      We made it folks, now it is time to celebrate! Let’s shed the heavy recipes and brighten our palettes with light and fresh ingredients. Spring forward and take your seasonal eating to a new level.

    • Tuesday, March 30: Cook Like A Chef, 7pm

      Let us help you look at food and the act of cooking like a chef! Learn how to “read” a recipe and interpret what it means. This week, we’ll investigate the 5 ingredients you need to make all of your dishes taste like they’re from the best restaurant in town.

    Here is one of his recipes from the class on beans:


    Ragout of Cannelini beans and tomatoes:

    • 1 can or 2 cups cooked Cannelini beans
    • 2 Tbs. Olive Oil
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes
    • 1/2 medium red onion
    • 1 clove of minced garlic
    • 2 Tbs. capers
    • 2 oz. white whine
    • ¼ tsp dried oregano
    • Salt and pepper to taste.

    In a large sauté pan over medium heat add the olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and slowly cook the whole mixture until the tomatoes start to burst and the onions are translucent.  Add the wine and let mixture reduce by half.  Add the capers, beans, oregano and heat through.  Taste and adjust seasoning.  Great as a hearty stew or served over pasta.

    -JAY

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