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STIR THINGS UP!

Our satisfaction comes from sharing what we know.  Good cooking and great eating can be as easy as combining a few fresh ingredients with a little bit of know-how.  Kristina, and our guest teachers, revel in introducing people to great food, simple formulas, tested techniques and creative recipes.  Our goal, when you come to our kitchen, is to inspire you to try new things and to have more fun in your own kitchen.

Everyone is invited to participate in our cooking classes.  We look forward to introducing you to novel ingredients, clever tools, as well as new techniques.  Many of the ingredients Kristina uses in our classes are available in our pantry so that you can recreate the recipe at home.

Our kitchen classroom is equipped for both hands-on and demonstration classes.  Most classes are limited to 10-11 students, depending on the program, to ensure that everyone can effectively participate.

CLASS  REGISTRATION

To register for a class or an event, please call 831-393-1042 and be prepared to give you credit card information to secure your place in the class.  Or, email Linda@stonecreekkitchen.com.

Cancellation policy: If you cannot attend the class you have registered for we will gladly reschedule you for another class in the future.  If you call at least 3 days in advance, and cannot reschedule another class, we will refund your fee. Less than 3 day notice will result in loss of your class fee if you cannot be rescheduled for a future class. If Stone Creek Kitchen must cancel a class, you may elect to take another class in the future or obtain a refund, whichever you prefer.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Kristina Scrivani, co-proprietor of Stone Creek Kitchen, is an excellent cook and experienced teacher well known for the many cooking classes and tasting events she conducted in Whole Foods Market Salud! in Monterey’s Del Monte Center.  For more information about Kristina read her bio on the ABOUT US page.

Kari Bernardi, aka the Super Natural Chef, is  a certified Gourmet Raw Food Chef and Instructor. She is the founding Director of CSU Monterey Bay’s Farm to School Partnership  and former Faculty Member of Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. Kari has been instrumental in writing healthy school food policies, bringing fresh organic fruits and vegetables into schools and teaching farm fresh nutrition education to students around the world. For over 20 years Kari has shared her teaching expertise to help people thrive on a plant-based diet and has taught students from 5 years old to 95 years young.

CLASS & TASTING SCHEDULE

 

Class:  Salads & Dressings

Wednesday May 23                                                 6:30 – 8:30pm                                        $45

Learn to make salad like the pros! Ever wondered why the salad at your favorite restaurant always tastes to good?  This class will cover more than just recipes. We will share actual formulas that will inspire you to keep on creating using your favorite flavor combinations. Using ingredients straight from the farmers market we will construct 3 mother dressings and use them to create three incredible seasonal salads. Class includes, instruction, recipes, wine and menu tasting. Menu:

• Roasted Beet Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Red Butter Lettuce dressed in a French style creamy Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
• Orzo bathed in Herb Pesto Vinaigrette with grilled Veggies, Feta Cheese and Olives
• Composed  garden salad with Hearts of Romaine, Baby Carrots, Baby Cucumbers, Radishes and Dill served with Creamy Blue Cheese

 

Special Event: Dinner in the Kitchen ~ A Mediterranean Feast

Friday, May 25                                            7:00 pm                                                                                        $60

Come to a casual dinner party in our kitchen after the store closes.  We are offering delicious pre-fixe menu featuring freshly prepared dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Tables of 6 to 8 will seat guests communally (so you might sit next to someone you haven’t met yet) or entire tables can be reserved.  Dinner will be served via a combination of sharable platters and a buffet. This is not a class.  Conversation will include information about the menu and the ingredients. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at our normal retail prices.

Menu for the Mediterranean Feast:

• Assortment of Stone Creek Kitchen’s House Olives
• Mezze Platter ~
  • Dolma’s (stuffed grape leaves)
  • Baby Cucumber Salad
  • Spiced lamb Fatayer (hand held minced lamb pies)
  • Flat Breads w/ house made sauces (Saffroned Hummus & Roasted Walnut Muhammara)
• Wild Salmon roasted in crisp Phyllo Dough with succulent Baby Spinach and Sultanas served over Greek Orzo with Sheep Feta
• Squash Ribbons dressed in a light Herb Pesto
• Turkish Coffee Ice Cream with Pistachio Cookies

 

Class:  Sushi American Style

Tuesday, May 29                                        6:30 – 8:30pm                                                                                          $55

Love Sushi?  Want to roll your own at home? Learn how to create delicious sushi using readily available ingredients. These ancient formulas will inspire you to make lots of modern and marvelous new combinations.  From Tasty Rolls to Nigiri, Kristina will show you how to roll, stack and wrap our way through dinner including the ins-&-outs of wasabi, soy  sauces and vinegars.  Wuenching your thirst with a glass of beer or wine while we create 6 fun and doable compositions in front of you! Class includes instruction, recipes and menu tasting.   Menu:

• Shrimp Tempura & Avocado Roll with Spicy Mango Sauce
• Lotus Roll made with Jade Rice, grilled Asparagus, Smoked Salmon rolled in chives and toasted Sesame Seeds
• Tuna Roll with Sweet Ginger and Cucumber
• Rare Beef Nigiri with pickled Shallot
• Plus two more rolls to be determined by what’s fresh and fabulous.

 

Tasting:  Italian Wines & Antipasti

Thursday, May 31                                                       6:30 – 8:30pm                                                           $55

Come taste 5 Italian wines and small bites.  Learn about the origins and attributes of the wines while enjoying a scrumptious antipasto designed for each wine.  Each dish will be created using authentic Italian ingredients including amazing cheeses, olives and charcuterie.  Join co-proprietors, Kristina and Linda, as we travel with our taste buds to Italy!

 

Class:  Fish in a Flash II

Thursday, June 7                                                       6:30 – 8:30pm                                                            $65

Due to popular demand we have scheduled another Fish in a Flash class! Cooking fish is a delicious and consistent way to prepare healthy satisfying seafood at home. Learn tips and tricks to prepare perfectly cooked fish and shellfish everytime. This class includes instruction, recipes wine and menu tasting.  Menu:

• Wood grilled Wild Salmon with Dill, Garlic Butter finish
• Roasted Halibut over amazing sautéed Spinach
• French style mussels/clams with classic garlic wine reduction

 

Class:  Light and Delicious

Tuesday, June 12                                                      6:30 – 8:30pm                                                        $55

A regular series of classes that focus on creating 3 healthy dishes that are both delicious and unique. Learn to incorporate more nutritious ingredients into every meal while never giving up flavor!  These classes include instruction, recipes, menu tasting and glass of wine

• Mediterranean  chick peas with baby cucumbers, tomatoes and olives tossed in a herb vinaigrette
• Italian Farro Salad – a nutritious whole grain combined with delicious grilled vegetables
• Incredible Greens – Flavorful and savory Kale and Chard sauté, with garlic and red wine vinegar
• Menu Bonus – Roasted Halibut, a healthy lean protein addition that is fantastic with all of the side dishes

 

Special Event: Dinner in the Kitchen ~  Spanish Fandango

Friday, June 15                                                          7:00 pm                                                                         $75

Enjoy the ultimate “chef’s table” when you attend our monthly pre-fixe Dinner in the Kitchen.  Tables of 6-8 will seat guests communally (so you might sit next to someone you haven’t met yet) or entire tables can be reserved.  This is not a class, but a casual dinner party held right in our kitchen.  Conversation will include information about the menu and the ingredients. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at our normal retail prices.   Menu for the Spanish Fandango:

First course:

• Assorted Spanish Olive
• Garlic Fried Mushrooms
• Slow Roasted Pork Empanadas

Second course: Fragrant Albariño steamed clams in a light broth made with roasted tomatoes and wine.

Main course: Rustic country Paella with tender duck breast, grilled lamb chops, bomba rice, and dry Spanish chorizo made over a wood fire.

Fourth course: Fresh Farmer’s Market salad, ingredients for which will be determined by what is fresh and fabulous at the market that day.

Postre:  Platter of assorted Spanish chocolate and traditional Spanish Sweet Potato cookies.

Sangria: Our housemade Sangria, with fresh squeezed blood oranges and lemons, can be pre-ordered at $7 a glass.

 

Class:  Dad  is  Smokin’  Hot ~ Grilling and Smoking Made Easy

Thursday, June 21                                                    6:30 – 8:30pm                                                            $65

This class will introduce the basic concept of smoking/grilling food at home (which does not require a fancy smoker!)  Open to everyone, not just the fellows or serious cooks.  A great Father’s Day gift, this class is a whole lot of fun.  Or, simply impress Dad with some new tricks of your own!  Class includes instruction, recipes, menu tasting, beer or wine.  Menu:

• Starter is a ripe Avocado with Smoked Sea Salt
• Salmon on Cedar Plank
• Rubbed Rib Eye Steak with Grilled Caesar salad

 

Class: Vegetarian 101 for Teens

Saturday, June 23                                                     11:00 am to 1:30 pm                                $55

Super Natural Chef Kari Bernardi will teach students, aged 13-18, how to prepare healthy foods that nourish their minds and bodies during the summer break and throughout the year. No previous cooking experience needed to participate.  Food samples and class materials included.  Recipes:

• Chia Smoothies with Fresh Almond Milk
• Zucchini Tahini Hummus with Broccoli Coins
• Lavash Sushi with Veggies and Sprouts
• Zesty Baked Kale Chips

 

Class:  Summertime Soirée – Small Bite Entertaining

Tuesday, June 26                                                      6:30 – 8:30pm                                                      $50

Learn to create 4 small dishes each paired with a delicious, reasonably priced wine. Most of these dishes include ingredients that can be prepared in advance or purchased already prepped. This makes for a low stress and fun way to host family and friends. Class includes instruction, recipes, menu and wine tasting.

• Grilled shrimp and fresh Corn Shooters
• Savory slow cooked Chili and Pork Empanadas
• Scallop Rockefeller on the half shell
• Grilled Steak Brochette Petites

 

Class:  Cooking in the Kasbah ~ A Moroccan Feast

Thursday, June 28                                                    6:30 – 8:30pm                                                            $65

Join us for this trip to North Africa, the land of spice markets and savory Tagines. In this class we will discover authentic ingredients while learning the simple techniques that build such incredible exotic flavors. Class includes instruction, recipes, menu and wine tasting.

• Preserved Olives and Dates
• Moroccan Carrot Spread on grilled Flat Breads
• Petite Minted Cucumber and Tomato Salad
• Fragrant North African Vegetable Soup
• Rich and Tender Lamb Tagine with fluffy Couscous

 

More July classes to come, but here is a start!

Class: Hearty Vegan Entrees

Saturday, July 14 11:30 am to 2:00 pm                                                     $65

Join Super Natural Chef Kari Bernardi and learn how to make soul satisfying, mouth watering, vegan entrees that everyone at the table will enjoy. All are welcome to attend this delicious and satisfying vegan class. Food samples and class materials included. Recipes include:

• Cashew Cheese and Leafy Greens Lasagna
• Wheat Meat Sliders
• Pine Nut Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

 

PRIVATE EVENTS

Stone Creek Kitchen is available for private classes, dinner parties & tasting events with advance booking.  For classes we can accommodate up to 12 guests and require a minimum of 8 for class.  Classes are 2 hours.  For dinner parties we can seat 20.  The cost depends upon the number of participants and the menu desired.  Consider us for events such as:

• Birthday Dinners
• Wedding and Baby Showers
• Bachelorette / Bachelor Parties
• Anniversary Celebrations
• Gal Pal Gatherings and Boyz Nights Out
• Bookclub Meetings
• Team Building Programs
• Client Appreciations
• Corporate Hospitality