These are just a few of the most popular classes:

Best-Ever Thai Cooking
Amanda has created a repertoire of delicious, quick and easy Thai specialties with lively multidimensional flavors. This serves as a
great introduction to Thai cooking for those who have never tried
to make it at home. You'll prepare Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut
Sauce, Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp, Crispy Snapper with
Red Curry, Pad Thai, Garlic Pork with Sticky Peanut Rice, Spicy
Mussels with Coconut Curry Sauce, and more.

Martinis and Appetizers
A favorite class for the weekend for groups of friends or couples
as well as a gathering of single people who want socialize. A
bartender will be available to make martinis of all flavors while
the students learn to make a variety of appetizers such as: Coconut Shrimp, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Shrimp and Ginger
Potstickers, Hoisin Pork Skewers, Summer Rolls with Sweet Lime
Sauce, Crostini with Herbed Chevre and Roasted Plum Tomatoes
and Beef Tenderloin on Shallot Crostini with Horseradish Cream.

Classes with Teens
Amanda has many years of experience with teens and young
people alike and can help to inspire your upcoming chefs in
the family. Learn to make: Homemade Pasta with Various Sauces,
Classic Cheese-Tomato Pizza, Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce, Crostini
with Mozzarella and Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Blondies, Brownies a
la Mode and Tiramisu. Or come up with your own menu and be as
creative as you want.

Easy Do-Ahead Brunch
Amanda has a knack for writing classic recipes with a contemporary
flair, and her selection of brunch dishes is no exception. In this
cozy morning class you'll learn to make Buttermilk Scones with Blueberries, Crispy Hash Browns with Glazed Bacon, Raspberry
Streusel Muffins, Bran Muffins, Vegetable Chèvre Frittata, Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Smoked Salmon Spread, Tropical Fruit Compote, French Scrambled Eggs, Stuffed French Toast with Banana Filling, Mozzarella Strata with Pesto and Mimosas.

New Year's Eve Dinner
This class is designed to teach you how to make that special
evening a lovely night to be home with friends. New Year's is not
the only evening this is ideal for, dishes to include: Saffron Mussel
and Lobster Chowder, Spice Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic
Red Wine Sauce, Roasted Cornish Hens with Date and Orange
Compote, Crisp Potato Galette, Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy with
Shitakes, Snapper in Parchment with Olives and Oranges, Cranberry Walnut Tart and Bittersweet Chocolate Tart.

Country French Cooking
There is nothing quite like dining in the countryside of France.
The quality of the ingredients, the simplicity of the preparation
and the classic flavors combine to make a memorable meal.
Classic French Onion Soup, Steak Au Poivre, Ratatouille Nicoise,
Braised Leeks with Grated Parmesan, Sauteed Chicken with
Mustard and Herbs, White Beans with Garlic, Pancetta and
Rosemary, Poached Pears with Red Wine, Chocolate Almond
Torte with Chocolate Glaze.

Autumn Harvest Dinner
In this new class you'll learn a complete menu of satisfying
dishes, all of which rely on autumn ingredients for their robust
flavor. You'll learn to make fabulous seasonal fare, such as
Creamy New England Clam Chowder, Italian Chicken Stew with
Sun Dried Tomatoes and Thyme, Risotto with  Wild Mushrooms
and Pecorino, Baby Lamb Chops with Balsamic Cider Glaze,
Roasted Baby Beets with Sauteed Shallots, and Apple Tart with
Warm Caramel Sauce.

Best-Ever Chicken
Everyone loves chicken-it's the world's most versatile meat.
Here is a repertoire of wonderful chicken dishes that are quick
and easy to prepare. Included are Skewered Hoisin Chicken with
Mango Dipping Sauce, Glazed Sesame Asian Chicken, Chicken
Roulade, Jerk Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Yogurt-Marinated
Chicken with Cilantro, Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken,
Mediterranean Chicken with Capers and Olives and more.

Great Grilling Indoors
You don't have to give up the great taste of grilled foods just
because you're an apartment dweller. These recipes bring the
taste of the outdoors inside. You will be introduced to key
techniques of grilling, then learn how to prepare Tuscan Bread
with White Bean Purée, Asian Ribs, Salmon with Soy-Sesame
Sauce, Turkey Burgers with Onion Relish, Corn and Roasted
Pepper Salad, Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, Tuscan Grilled
Pork Tenderloin, Duck Salad with Haricots Verts, Shrimp with
Soy-Ginger Sauce, Grilled Flank Steak, Swordfish with Papaya
Lime Salsa, Skirt Steak with Latin Garlic Sauce, Grilled Sesame
Tuna with Wasabi Dipping Sauce, and Lemon Flans with Phyllo
Crisps.

Garlic Lover's Feast
Over the centuries, magical, mystical and medicinal powers
have been attributed to garlic. Whatever the truth behind those
beliefs, food certainly wouldn't be as lively without this flavorful
and versatile bulb. Learn to use garlic in a multitude of ways,
such as in Garlic Sesame Ribs, Korean Beef Ribs, Caponata on
Garlic Toasts, Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce, Tomato Garlic
Bouillabaisse with Rouille, Roasted Melange of Vegetables,
Steamed Spinach with Spicy Ginger Dressing, Grilled Flank Steak
with the Best Marinade, Pork Tenderloin with Honey Glaze, Baked Provencale Swordfish with Olives and Capers, Grilled Corn and
Red Pepper Salad, Wasabi Mashed Yukon Golds and Flourless
Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis.

Fabulous Asian Fish
Asian cuisine works magic with all kinds of seafood, from
delicate scallops to meaty tuna. In this new and exciting class,
Amanda will provide an overview of various Asian ingredients
as you learn to prepare a full range of fish-based dishes, along
with a couple of handy accompaniments. Included are Seared
Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise, Sesame Crusted
Salmon with Indonesian Soy Sauce, Grilled Shrimp with
Lemongrass and Cilantro, Thai Mussels with Spicy Coconut
Sauce, Sesame Seared Tuna with Wasabi Soy Sauce, Seared
Salmon with Asian Vegetables, Skewered Shrimp with Ginger
and Garlic, Spicy Crispy Thai Snapper with Sticky Rice, Arctic
Char with Tamarind Sauce.

Evening in Provence
How about being transported to the lavender-covered landscape
of Provence, where fresh flavors and a bounty of magnificent
ingredients prevail. You'll savor Tapenade with Crostini, White
Bean Purée with Rosemary on Garlic Toasts, Creamy French
Lentil Soup with Mussels, Bouillabaisse with Roasted Pepper Rouille,
  Pork Tenderloin with Cognac-Mustard Sauce, Fish en Papillote
with Fennel and Shallots, Beef Medallions with Caramelized Onions,
Frisée Salad with Lardons and Chèvre, Ratatouille Niçoise, Almond Macaroons, Bittersweet Chocolate Tart, and Apple-Filled Crepes
with Caramel Sauce.

Healthy Mediterranean
Mediterranean cuisine is a natural for healthy cooking and eating.
Based on fresh seasonal vegetables, seafood and healthful
olive oil, it can't help but be good for you. And with assertive
flavors like garlic, rosemary and basil on your plate, you'll never
miss the fat. Amanda who developed many recipes for Cooking Light magazine will teach you to prepare Cucumber Yogurt Dip, Classic
Greek Salad, Grilled Fish with Olive Tapenade, Tabouli Salad with
Parsley and Mint,  Minted Zucchini Fritters, Spice Crusted Lamb
Loin Chops with Balsamic Glaze, Mediterranean Chicken, Cous Cous
with Lentils and Feta, Figs with Honey Yogurt Cream and Fried
Pastries with Sweet Ricotta and Honey.

Quick Low-Fat Fish and Shellfish Dishes
Seafood is not only naturally light and delicious-most of it is also
low in calories. Learn tantalizing low-fat seafood dishes that are
as tasty as they are healthy. On the menu: Seared Salmon with
Balsamic Orange Vinaigrette, Szechuan Shrimp with Broccoli and Scallions, Seared Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise,
Sauteed Tilapia with Curried Onions and Asparagus, Arctic Char
with Tamarind Sauce, Seared Salmon with Corn, Shitakes and
Spinach, Snapper with Olives, Capers and Oranges.

Best-Ever Hors d' Oeuvres
For little foods, hors d'oeuvre have a big job to do: They should
stimulate the appetite, make a good first impression, and please partygoers with their appealing combinations. These small bites
do all that and more. From Amanda's catering business try these
very popular recipes: Phyllo Triangles with Spinach-Feta Filling,
Vegetable Samosas, Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping
Sauce, Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Hoisin-Ginger
Pork Skewers with Mango Mayonnaise, Beef Negamaki, Spicy
Corn Fritters with Crème Fraîche, Shrimp and Ginger Potstickers,
Sesame Tuna on Wonton Crisps, Filet of Beef on Black Bread with Horseradish Cream, and Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

Fast and Fabulous Pasta Sauces
The best pasta sauces are often those that can be prepared
speedily. Chef Cushman has created classic and modern sauces
that take little time to make, yet are deeply satisfying. Included
are Risotto with Arugula and Provolone, Classic Bolognese Sauce,
Penne with Ricotta Salata and Olives, Penne with Turkey Sausage,
Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts, Puttanesca Sauce, Shells with Chicken, Mushrooms and Capers, Creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce with
Fussilli, Mussels Marinara with Penne and Rigatoni with
Mushroom Ragu.

Tuscan Entrées
Tuscany is a favorite destination for those who enjoy the simple
yet flavorful cuisine. You'll prepare and find inspiration in: Italian Meatloaf with Pancetta, Grilled Portobellos with Balsamic Glaze,
Italian Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Basil, Tenderloin of
Pork with Rosemary and Honey Balsamic Sauce, Beef with Pine
Nuts and Pecorino, Ricotta Gnocchi with Pesto, Sauteed Broccoli
Rabe with Garlic, Tiramisu, Amaretto Cake and more.

Summer Vegetarian Menu
For the vegetarian who wants to cook lighter in the warm months,
these recipes will be easy to prepare and delicious: Summer
Vegetable Risotto, Gazpacho Salad with Baked Tofu, Sauteed
Greens with Sesame Tempeh,  Eggplant Crisp with Herbed Goat
Cheese, Fontina Panini with Arugula and Tomatoes and Strawberry Sorbet with Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti.

Summer Entertaining
Summer time is a great time for simple, light meals that focus on
fresh vegetables and fish, grilled steak and easy buffets. These
recipes will help you to stay out of the kitchen and enjoy the
summer days: Steamed Salmon with Arugula Pesto, Corn and
Tomato Salad with Basil, Grilled Steak with Grilled Onions, New
Potato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise, Warm Zucchini and Yellow Squash Salad with Herbs
and Lemon Ice with Ginger.

Summer Pasta Sauces
Join us in a class highlighting the seasons' bountiful produce.
Recipes will be quick and easy and will tantalize your taste buds.
Recipes include:   Sesame Noodles with Grilled Chicken, Pasta
with Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes and Basil, Pasta with Ricottta
Salata and Oil-Cured Olives, Summer Sauce with Sun-dried
Tomatoes, Olives and Goat Cheese, Pasta with Summer
Vegetables, Lemon Macaroons and Strawberry Sorbet.

Summer Entree Salads
Many of us are huge fans of salad as a main course especially
during the summer months included will be all your favorites plus
some new ideas for you to savor. Thai Shrimp Salad with Peanut
Cilantro Dressing, Grilled Duck Salad with Haricot Verts and
Oranges, New York Nicoise with Grilled Tuna, Asian Chicken
Salad with Jicama and Snow Peas, Italian Seafood Salad and
many more.

End of Summer Fish
The last days of summer when you still want to savor the flavors
of tropical fruits, fresh mint and citrus sauces is perfect fish
dishes. You will learn: Tuna Burgers with Cilantro Mayonnaise,
Grilled Squid Salad with Mango and Black Beans, Grilled Spicy
Sea Bass with Lemon Mint Dressing, Steamed Salmon with
Arugula Pesto, Scallop Seviche, Beet and Mint Salad, Blueberry
and Peach Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcakes.

Low-fat Entrees
Amanda is a natural teacher for low-fat cooking as she
specializes in healthy, lighter meals in her catering business and
personal meals. Recipes will be made without butter, cream or
dairy and will be more delicious than you could imagine. Coriander-Crusted Tuna with Cilantro Coulis, Miso Glazed Salmon with Grilled Asparagus, Vegetable Ginger Soup with Snapper and Watercress,
Grilled Chicken with Ginger and Papaya Salsa, Asian Chicken with
Soy Sesame Glaze, Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Currants and
Roasted Onions, Ginger Cake.

Gourmet Vegetarian
Amanda has been teaching vegetarian recipes for many years
as she adhered to a macrobiotic diet and taught many courses
at The Natural Gourmet Cooking School. She still enjoys
vegetarian meals on a regular basis and loves to introduce her
students to the variety and flavor of meatless meals Recipes include: Marinated Grilled Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Barley and Potato Patties with Tomato Sauce, Tempeh with Stir-fry Broccoli, Asian
Tofu Salad, Grilled Portobellos over Warm Bulghur Salad, Brown
and Wild Rice Pilaf with Hazelnuts and Currants, Shitake and
Ricotta Patties and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Entrees for Entertaining
Amanda has developed a number of delicious recipes to make entertaining fun and easy. The recipes are simple and can be
made ahead so that you can enjoy having people over. Entrees
such as Chicken Roulade with Chevre and Sun-dried Tomatoes,
Roast Pork Loin with Balsamic Apples, Seared Tuna with Gingered
Wasabi Sauce, Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Onions and
Swordfish Provencale, Arugula Salad with Parmesan Crisps,
Sweet Potato Puree, Lemon Biscotti with Pistachios. Side dishes
will be included for a complete menu.

Tropical Feast
Chef Cushman lived and worked in Negril, Jamaica and loved the wonderful spicy island food. She developed these recipes to bring
back those flavors here in the U.S. Jerk Chicken, Fish Fritters with Chipotle Dipping Sauce, Snapper with Tropical Salsa, Curried Goat
with Coconut Rice, Jicama and Mango Salad, Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce and Ginger Cake with Fruit Salad.

Entrees in Under an Hour
In thirty minutes you can have dinner on the table with flair and
style. These recipes will enhance your during the week repertoire
so you can be eating well in no time: Miso Glazed Salmon with
Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Chicken with Papaya Salsa, Fish Soup
with Cilantro, Garlic Pork with Jasmine Rice, Soba Noodle Salad
with Chicken and Snow Peas, Tabouleh Salad, Cous Cous with
Currants and Pine Nuts, Asian Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro and
Balsamic Strawberries.

Winter Stews
When the weather gets chilly there is nothing like a hearty winter
stew to comfort and soothe you. Try these favorites: Classic Beef
Stew, Moroccan Lamb Stew, Jamaican Curried Goat, Seafood
Gumbo, Tuscan Chicken and Artichoke Stew, Fish Stew with
Spicy Roasted Pepper Rouille.

Main Dish Soups
An all time favorite at any time of year but especially good in
the fall and winter months. Join Amanda for some hearty dishes
such as: White Bean and Vegetable Soup with Pistou, Classic
Onion Soup, Fish Chowder with Cilantro, Roasted Eggplant Soup
with Saffron Mayonnaise, Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp,
Vegetable Ginger Soup with Chicken and more.

Rustic Italian
Country Italian food is a favorite of everyone's and there is a
simplicity to the cuisine that makes it time-less and so flavorful.
Dishes will include: Basil and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts,
Grilled Beef with Olive-Parsley Tapenade, Sauteed Greens with
Sausage, Wild Mushrooms over Parmesan Polenta, Broccoli Rabe
with Garlic and Lemon, Pasta with Pancetta and Caramelized Onions
and Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti.

Authentic Mexican
Amanda lived in Mexico one summer and had traditional food
cooked in a home kitchen. Here she gives you the tips and recipes
to make an authentic Mexican meal. Best-Ever Guacamole with Homemade Corn Chips, Jicama Orange Salad with Lime Cilantro
Dressing, Scallop Seviche, Tacos with Green and Red Sauce, Green
Rice, Filet of Beef with Chilies and Manchego, Ancho Chile Rice,
Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce, Bunelos, Flan.

Entertaining with Class
Entertaining at home is one of the most satisfying ways to be
with family and friends. Making a spectacular meal can be easy
and impressive with the tips learned here. Sesame Seared Tuna
on Wonton Crisps, Frisee Salad with Chevre and Garlic Crostini,
Risotto with Shitake Mushrooms and Baby Spinach, Grilled Duck
Breast with Balsamic Glaze, Sauteed Carrots with Crsipy Curried
Shallots, Creme Brulee and Pecan Chocolate Tart.

Holiday Dinner
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time with the huge meal that is
often made. Learning how to do many of the dishes ahead and
proper planning can make it fun and something to enjoy. Citrus
Turkey Breast with Grand Marnier Glaze, Wild Rice Pilaf with
Apricots and Hazelnuts, Parsnip and Carrot Purees, Roasted
Shallots and Garlic, Cranberry-Orange Relish, Spicy Gingerbread
with Homemade Applesauce, Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust.

Fabulous Pork Dishes
I think pork is so flavorful and versatile that I developed a whole
class on it. The recipes are wonderful with chicken as well. Grilled
Pork with Jamaican Spices, Risotto with Pancetta and Peas, Spicy Sausage Patties with Artichoke Ragout, Pork Loin with Balsamic
Apples, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Minted Spinach Salad, Thai Caramelized Ribs, Garlic Pork over Sticky Rice.

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