ternational im’s In Ma J e rk gl n et Ju In This Issue Dear Friends of the Cooking School, The holidays will soon be a happy memory! If you received a Cooking School gift certificate as a gift, you may have a hard time choosing between the interesting new classes offered this winter. We are anticipating great classes from new chefs making their debut this brochure: Brooke Griffin of SkinnyMom, local food blogger Karen Gibson, of SoupAddict, and local restauranteurs, Joe Clark and Angela Willett, of La Poste in Clifton. All your favorite instructors are returning with innovative and delicious menus crafted for your enjoyment! Chef Mike Garaghty of Wüsthof Knives & Cutlery is back to teach knife skills in January. Handmade Pasta Workshop is a new concept for those interested in a small group experience. I will be teaching four students how to make fresh pasta dough, ravioli and sauces. You’ll end this workshop with wine and a plate of fresh pasta in rich sauce. Brooke Griffin Healthy Living with SkinnyMom Knife Skills with Chef Mike Garaghty Many of you have called to ask about the Frequent Foodie program and it is returning for the winter brochure. Please turn to page 5 for all the details. The Frequent Foodie class is one I have been carefully planning to offer students; it was inspired by our culinary trips to Italy: Ciccheti – Italian small plates. And speaking of Italy, the Cooking School will take a culinary tour to EmiliaRomagna for the third time. Don Govoni will lead the group through the “breadbasket of Italy” for a truly unique culinary experience. Check out the back page of the brochure for details. If you haven’t met Don or joined him for a class, please consider his Off the Beaten Path – A Return to Emilia-Romagna class on February 28. Don Govoni Off the Beaten Path – A Return to Emilia-Romagna, Italy We’ll see you in the kitchen! Bon Appétit! Leigh Barnhar t Ochs Trish Ranallo Sip. Savor. Repeat – A Wine and Cheese Party with Le Creuset Winter Classes: January - April 2015 Instructors Leigh Barnhart Ochs Leigh is the director of The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market. She was a guest instructor at The Cooking School from 2005-2010 when she assumed directorship. Her training includes ten years of cooking school sessions at LaVarenne at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, cooking and studying with Julia Child, Anne Willan, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, Todd English and other top chefs in the industry. Leigh has worked as both a personal and private chef and owned a cafe in Cincinnati. She has made appearances in the cooking segments for “The List”, WCPO Channel 9, WDTN, and Fox’s 19 Morning Extra Show along with radio and newspaper features. Leigh has served in recipe development as well as recipe testing for a James Beard Award winning author. Be Your Guest (2005), Leigh’s first cookbook, teaches busy people how to prepare simple, make-ahead recipes for maximum flavor with minimum work. She compiled and edited The Cooking School’s 15 Years of Cooking School Recipes (2010). Currently she is working on another cookbook. Her professional membership includes the United States Personal Chef Association (USPA). Leigh holds a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. Susan Diehl Born in Cincinnati, Susan spent a few years and many summers in England. While abroad she attended a private school and majored in culinary skills, receiving her training from chefs from the Cordon Bleu in Paris. Susan opened ‘Epicuriosity,’ Cincinnati’s first gourmet carry-out and catering business in 1985. She is currently a chef at Garnish Catering. John Bostick John has been teaching in the Chicago and Cincinnati areas for over 25 years. He has traveled extensively in Europe and Asia researching foods and has lived in France and Greece as well as managed operation centers in China and India. Outside of his love for food, John has been in the high tech industry for 34 years. He is currently the President of Clear Measures, a division of Boston-based Data Intensity, a business & IT Big Data and Cloud services company. Joanne Drilling Joanne Drilling spent fifteen years working behind the stove as a chef before joining Cincinnati Magazine as the Dining Editor in 2013. While she still enjoys tinkering with new recipes at home, these days she’s also focused on ferreting out the hidden gems among the city’s small ethnic restaurants, spotlighting local products and producers, updating diners on new restaurant openings and reminding readers that the Queen City features an abundance of affordable food and wine options in almost every neighborhood. Don Govoni Don Govoni is a professional chemist and chemistry professor with a passion for Italian cooking, in particular the regional cuisine of Emilia-Romagna. Over the past 25 years, Don has been refining his skills at making homemade pasta that he learned from his grandmother and relatives who live in the fertile plain outside of Bologna. He lives part of the year in the town of Cento, which is situated between the cities of Bologna, Modena and Ferrara, and may be the gastronomic epicenter of Italy. Don combines his passion for Italian cooking with his passion for teaching and is also an experienced winemaker, sausage maker and makes the cured meats of his region. Rita Heikenfeld Rita is a certified herbalist and a featured national speaker. She’s a member of IACP, a certified Professional Level II instructor, an award winning syndicated food columnist in the Community Press Newspapers and author of several cookbooks. The founding editor of her website “Abouteating.com” and her blog “Cooking with Rita” on Cincinnati.com, Rita also has an international weekly cooking segment on Sacred Heart Radio, and is resident herbalist for Granny’s Garden School, Natorp’s Garden stores and Fox 19’s Morning Extra show. 2 Bryn Mooth Bryn Mooth is the editor of Edible Ohio Valley magazine and author of “The Findlay Market Cookbook,” to be published in fall 2014 by Farm Fresh Books. She also writes the Midwest-based food blog Writes4Food.com, which shares recipes and kitchen wisdom and explores regional foods and producers. While she doesn’t hold a formal culinary degree, Bryn trained in the kitchens of her mother and grandmothers. She and her husband, Rob, are avid cooks, wine lovers and advocates for the Cincinnati food community. They’re weekly customers at Findlay Market, and they shop community farmer’s markets around the area. In season, they enjoy produce from their small vegetable garden. Ellen Mueller Ellen loves to cook and entertain family and friends. Since Ellen is Greek, food is the cornerstone of many family functions and traditions. She has been a sous chef at Jungle’s Jim’s for six years and teaches Mediterranean classes. Her love of cooking continues to be inspired by the many chefs she assists at the school. Laura Rinsky Laura, although born in Cincinnati, has taken her passion for cooking around the globe. Combining her culinary talents and love of travel she has engineered her career to include cooking classes from many parts of the world. After volunteering for many years at the Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s she extended her passion into teaching others. Family and friends know that dining at Laura’s for special occasions is always a great treat. Laura is owner of Wayfarer Travel in Madeira, Cincinnati’s oldest independent agency. David Schmerr Dave started making wine when he was a teenager and that started a lifetime of being in the wine business. Dave worked at Shillito’s for 3 years until he began working in the wholesale business with the 7th largest wholesaler in the United States, Allied Wine and Spirits. After a 9 year stint as a wine buyer/manager he came to Jungle Jim’s in 1987 as the wine buyer/director. Dave does all of the wine tastings at Jungle Jim’s and travels extensively throughout the wine world. Carol Tabone Carol earned her Grand Diplôme from La Varenne in Paris, France. She attended courses at the Cordon Bleu School in London and has training in Mexican as well as Chinese cuisine. She was formerly the Director of The Creative Kitchen at Lazarus, and The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s. Carol is a member of the International Association of Cooking Professionals and has been certified by the IACP as a Professional Level II Instructor. Carol holds a Master’s Degree in Education. Calvin Tam Born in China, Calvin moved to Cincinnati during his teen years. During high school he learned to make sushi and now has nine years of experience. Calvin likes to experiment using different ingredients in sushi. Calvin recently opened Sushi Monk, a restaurant specializing in sushi and Japanese cuisine, which also offers custom catering and specialized sushi instruction. www.sushimonk.com David Warda David Warda is a cook, writer, and educator. His cookbooks include Assyrian Cookery: Exotic Foods that Outlasted a Civilization and Recipe Bible: Crowd Pleasing Comfort Foods for all Occasions. David is currently working on a new memoir cookbook for I-Beam Books due 2015. Our Staff Jenny Rupp is our office manager, most of the time you’ll hear her voice over the phone, she will also assist at classes. Ellen Mueller, Kay Hitzler, Laine Barresi, Richard Eisenberg, Debbie Lavoie, and Diane Tuma are the cooking school sous chefs and are instrumental in preparing for classes and keeping the school in good running condition. Anne Burkhart, Doris Delaney, Missy Deloney, Susan Diehl, Linda Jamison, Sheryl Jones, Marilyn McKnight, Debbie Menninger, Lyn Plummer, Marian Riestenberg, Laura Rinsky, Jean Shirley, Sophia Sparks, Mike Sprinkel, and Bonnie Walsh, are the Classroom Assistants and the backbone of the school. Their efforts before and during class enable our program to run smoothly and efficiently. All of our instructors are most grateful for the help they provide during their classes. Rob Seideman Rob is the founder of Cooking School of Aspen. He served as the food columnist for the Aspen Daily News, and has led culinary adventures throughout Italy, Morocco and South Africa. He now assists food companies around the globe with strategy and innovation. Madhu Sinha Born and raised in India, Madhu Sinha came to Cincinnati 13 years ago. Cooking is a passion with her. She loves to encourage her students to bring in the warm, nutty, and fragrant Indian spices into their kitchens and into their hearts. She holds a doctoral degree in Victorian Literature and teaches at the Miami University Hamilton campus. The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market Voted Best Cooking Class Back to Back! Sign up Online at www.junglejims.com/cookingschool Classes Hands-On Class Grilling with Ellen – Steakhouse Dinner With Ellen Mueller This class is returning by popular demand! A sumptuous dining experience awaits! Ellen is your step-by-step guide to grilling a juicy and tender filet. No need to dine at a fine steakhouse when you can present your guests with an incredible home cooked meal. Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Grilled Filets Mignon with Horseradish Butter Creamy Boursin Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chocolate Croissant Bread Puddings Wednesday, January 7 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Thursday, January 8 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Hands-On Class Sushi Basics With Calvin Tam Sushi made simple and easy! Calvin teaches you the fundamentals of sushi that include preparing sushi rice and making basic rolls, hand rolls and nigiri. You will eat and roll for two hours! Sushi Rice, learn the proper way to prepare this rice California Roll Spicy Tuna/Salmon Nigiri Calvin’s Spicy Mayo Saturday, January 10 12noon - 2:00pm $65 Healthy Living with SkinnyMom With Brooke Griffin Cincinnati’s own health and fitness expert joins us at the Jungle for an evening of healthy food and fitness tips. Brooke created her SkinnyMom brand as a resource for all things food, fitness, health and nutrition. Don’t miss a chance to enjoy her favorite recipes that include full nutritional breakdowns and Weight Watchers Points. So if you are counting points, we want to count you in! Creamy Chocolate Smoothie Skinny Broccoli Salad Sour Cream Enchiladas Mashed Cauliflower Pina Colada Cupcakes Winter Comfort Soups Partial Hands-On Class Karen is a lifelong cook and gardener, who had her first lessons at the stove beside her Austro-Hungarian grandmother. Growing up on classic dishes such as chicken paprikash, Hungarian goulash, and hearty soups and stews, she developed an early love of comfort food and savory dishes. The gardening columnist for “Edible Ohio Valley” magazine, she also writes and creates recipes for her food blog, SoupAddict.com, featuring fresh, seasonal dishes with ingredients from her four-season herb and vegetable gardens. With Rita Heikenfeld Small breads fit easily in the palm of your hand, but fill your mouth and tummy with big flavor. Join Rita for this partial hands-on class where you’ll make and take your own hand-formed peasant round. Sit back and watch as Rita demonstrates more of her favorite breads and shares her tips for successful bread making. With Karen Gibson Cold evenings call for warm companions and a bowl of hot soup makes everyone happy. Soup lovers will enjoy the new and unique soups Karen- a soup addict herself! - will introduce to you. Curried Chicken and Rice Soup with Coconut Milk – creamy and gently spiced Hungarian Mushroom Bisque- a velvety soup with mushrooms, paprika and dill African Chicken and Tomato Groundnut Soup – a delicious traditional West African combination of tomatoes, spices and peanut butter Skillet Cornbread – stone-ground corn baked in a cast iron skillet Austrian Shortbread Bars – buttery shortbread with apricot-orange marmalade Thursday, January 15 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Day Class Super Bowl Sunday With Leigh Barnhart Ochs Don’t fumble on the biggest game night party of the season! Reserve your seats for this fan-friendly foodfest. You’ll score winning points with this spread worthy of a Super Bowl extravaganza. Dorito Dust Popcorn Queso Fundido with Chorizo Pigs in Jalapeño-Cheddar Blankets with Jalapeño Dipping Sauce Baked Cambozola with Pecans and Cranberries Baked Mini Ham and Swiss Sandwiches Spicy Chipotle Pork Stew Grilled Homemade Bratwurst Sliders with Spicy Mustard Sauce Double Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Small Breads Peasant Bread – an earthy, crusty, quick-rising bread Italian Bread – a golden and tender exterior crust One-Hour Crescent Yeast Rolls – come and learn the secrets for genuine yeast-risen rolls in 60 minutes Whole Orange Date Muffins – high in fiber and flavor, excellent freezer muffins Tuesday, January 20 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Note: Students will enjoy a steaming bowl of soup with the bread Hands-On Class Make and Take Spaghetti and Meatballs With Leigh Barnhart Ochs In this make-and-take class, bring a 7 to 8-quart pan with you to take home your batch of spaghetti and meatballs made in class. We’ll have a simmering batch for you to enjoy after all your hard work making the menu. You can toast your success with a glass of wine! Fig and Prosciutto Bread Italian Salad with Olives and Parmesan Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs Mini Nutella Bites Thursday, January 22 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Tuesday, January 27 11:00am – 1:30pm $65 Saturday, January 17 11:00am – 1:30pm $50 Note: Students will enjoy beer from Jungle Jim’s Growler Bar in this class Tuesday, January 13 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market January • February • March • April 2015 3 Classes Hands-On Class Handmade Pasta Workshop With Leigh Barnhart Ochs It’s time to get up close and personal with pasta. This class is for the dedicated pasta lover who has a passion for learning to make handmade pasta from scratch. You’ll learn two ways to hand craft pasta using the traditional crank method and also using a Kitchen Aid. The ravioli stamp you use in class is yours to take home along with some of the fresh pasta you make in class. Class size is limited to four students. Braising the Bar Carnitas “Nachos” Fennel and Orange Salad Chicken Tagine and Preserved Lemons Lamb Shanks with Couscous, Artichokes and Aioli Pears in Caramel Sauce Basic Egg Pasta Dough Fresh Fettuccine Three Cheese Ravioli Basil-Scented Marinara Sauce Sage Butter Sauce Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette Tuesday, February 3 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Saturday, January 24 11:00am – 2:00pm $135 With Kim Baretta As a professional cater and world traveler, Kim will introduce you to the pleasures of Italian cuisine. Her rich pasta, simmered sauces and succulent meat deliver satisfying and aromatic flavors you can recreate at home. Hands-On Class Hands-On Knife Skills With Chef Mike Garaghty Chef Mike, originally from Rhode Island, is currently the Executive Chef of WüsthofTrident of America, Inc. presiding and appearing in WÜSTHOF-sponsored television segments, retail events, cooking videos, social media initiatives, trade shows, consumer food festivals, and other elements of the brand’s sales and marketing campaigns. Join Chef Mike from Wüsthof Trident of America with Knife Skills 101 class. This is a “roll up your sleeves and work with the chef” class! He will cover how to choose the proper knife, how knives are made, knife safety, care and use and of course proper cutting techniques. Grilled Vegetables with Bacon and Cotija Cheese Slather Bread and Butter Peruvian Marinated Chicken Assorted Fruit Thursday, January 29 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Friday, January 30 11:00am – 1:30pm $65 Spinach Crespelle with Marinara and Béchamel Sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil Homemade Focaccia Veal Marsala Chocolate Budino Thursday, February 5 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Hands-On Class Homemade Italian Pizza With John Bostick Turn your kitchen into an Italian pizzeria! John will explain the basics of pizza-making – from the fundamentals of dough to techniques for creating bubbling hot pizzas in a home oven. Tomato Pizza Sauce Traditional Italian Pizza Dough with “00” Flour Sicilian-Style Pizza Dough with Olive Oil Neapolitan-Style Calzone Stuffed Spinach Pizza Sfinciuni – Sicilian Pizza with thick, chewy Dough and lots of Sauce! The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market That’s Amore! With Leigh Barnhart Ochs Join us for Valentine’s Day to celebrate the love of Italian food with the one you love. The perfect match of wine – each couple will share a bottle - and food will make this a special day to remember. Don an apron and enjoy the afternoon in our kitchen. Love is in the air! Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Custards, Pears and Walnuts Olive and Herb Bread Filet Mignon with Red Wine and Olives Baked Spinach with Garlic and Bread Crumbs Pressed Chocolate Cake Saturday, February 14 11:00am – 1:30pm $65 Authentic Italian Winter Warmers Tuesday, February 10 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 4 Hands-On Class With Rob Seideman Braising is Rob’s favorite cooking technique because it transforms ordinary ingredients into sumptuous dishes. Innovative, delicious cuisine and a wealth of culinary information are a hallmark of his not-to-be-missed classes. Carol’s Favorite Italian Soups With Carol Tabone Soup is the ultimate comfort food! One always feels a little better after enjoying a steaming bowl of soup especially when the wind is howling outdoors. Carol has gathered a collection of her favorite Italian soups filled with the incomparable flavors of Italian cooking. Pasta e Fagioli - traditional soup from Naples that is a meal on its own Stracciatella Soup - a brothy soup that takes minutes to prepare Escarole Soup with Meatballs - known as the wedding soup Cream of Fennel Soup - a beautiful pureed soup perfect for a dinner party Orange-Scented Olive Oil Cake - a delicious one-bowl cake Tuesday, February 17 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Italian FisoDodelizioso! ting We’re celebra e! Italian Cuisin Look for the lasses! highlighted c Sign up Online at www.junglejims.com/cookingschool Classes A Tribute to Hazelnuts With Leigh Barnhart Ochs Indulgence in a nutshell – that’s the impact hazelnuts make in this elegant menu. Enjoy the crunch and flavor hazelnuts bring to the table. No tribute to hazelnuts would be complete without Nutella and this sweet ending will leave you hungry for more! Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Pancetta and Hazelnuts Salad of Fresh Pear, Blue Cheese and Honeyed Hazelnuts with Pear Vinaigrette Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Hazelnuts, Parmesan and Rosemary with Hazelnut-Lemon Sauce Green Beans with Hazelnuts Flourless Nutella Grand Marnier Cake with Chocolate Gelato Thursday, February 19 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Hands-On Class Grilling with Ellen – The Italian Grill With Ellen Mueller Everyone who enjoys Italian cooking will learn to prepare a delicious meal. An Ohio winter can’t stop you from enjoying the warm flavors of Italy. A cup of coffee and the Nutella dessert is an unforgettable way to end the class. Italian Chopped Salad Bistecca alla Fiorentina - Tuscan Porterhouse Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Nonna’s Country Peppers Torta di Nutella Tuesday, February 24 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Wednesday, February 25 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 A Plethora of Potatoes Wine and Food Class Off the Beaten Path – A Return to EmiliaRomagna, Italy With Don Govoni After our second fun-filled adventure “Off the Beaten Path” in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Don returns to Jungle Jim’s to recreate some of the delicacies we enjoyed on the tour and to introduce a few new dishes. Join us as we savor the flavors of this beautiful region, also known as “the breadbasket of Italy.” Whether you are interested in going on the tour in May 2015, or just enjoy learning about Italian food and culture, we invite you to enjoy “un bel pranzo insieme” – a lovely lunch together. Crescente Bolognese - savory baked bread served with cured meats Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese - spinach lasagne with meat sauce Pollo al Lambrusco - chicken braised in red wine Puré di Patate - mashed potatoes in the Bolognese style Pomodori Gratinati - stuffed oven-baked tomatoes in the Emilian style Torta Tenerina - a simple, delicious chocolate cake from Ferrara Dave’s Wine Selection: Sangiovese: a popular Italian red Nebbiolo - the King of Northern Italian reds Dry Lambrusco - Emilia-Romagna’s most famous red Super Tuscan - Cabernet, Merlot with a touch of Sangiovese...one of Italy’s best!! With Jamie Carmody Meet the varieties of potatoes that make up this spud-tacular menu. Potatoes take star billing in every dish. Sliced, diced, baked or fried, the versatile potato is a perennial comfort food favorite. Potato Baskets with 3-Cheese and Herb Filling Potato-Crusted Cod Potato and Bacon Risotto Caramelized Onion Twice-Baked Potatoes Sweet Potato Pancakes Tuesday, March 3 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Warming Winter Dishes from Ancient Cuisines With David Warda Hardy recipes inspired from the cuisines of Persia, Assyria, Armenia, Lebanon and Turkey focus on whole food goodness. David returns to entertain and nourish with grains, nuts, dried fruit, traditional spices, seasonal produce and exotic ingredients. Za’atar Goat Cheese preserved in Olive Oil Beet, Orange and Fennel Salad Chicken with Dates and Olives Winter Tabbouleh with Dried Fruits, Nuts and Pomegranates Orange Date Olive Oil Cake Thursday, March 5 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Saturday, February 28 12noon – 3:00pm $65 Frequent Foodie Reward Program We want to say thanks to our loyal cooking school customers. Details • Attend 6 different classes in the 2015 Winter Brochure • You must register for the free class in order to attend. Benefits Questions • Attend 12 or more different classes and you can bring a friend! Frequent Foodie Class (see page 9) Saturday, April 25 11:00 - 1:30pm • You can attend the free class specially planned for loyal customers! The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market • Call our office at 513-674-6059 or email at [email protected] January • February • March • April 2015 5 January 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday February 2015 Wednesday Thursday 1 Friday 2 9 7 8 Hands-On Hands-On Grilling Grilling with Ellen with Ellen Steakhouse Steakhouse Dinner Dinner 6 – 8:30pm 6 – 8:30pm $65 $65 Saturday 3 Sunday Monday 1 2 Tuesday 3 4 Braising the Bar 6 – 8:30pm $50 Wednesday Thursday 5 Authentic Italian Winter Warmers 6 – 8:30pm $50 6 7 10 Hands-On Sushi Basics 12noon – 2:00pm $65 8 9 11 10 Hands-On Homemade Italian Pizza 6 – 8:30pm $65 12 Private Class 13 14 Hands-On That’s Amore! 11am – 1:30pm $65 19 A Tribute to Hazelnuts 6 – 8:30pm $50 20 21 26 27 28 4 5 6 11 12 13 14 Healthy Living with SkinnyMom 6 – 8:30pm $50 15 Winter Comfort Soups 6 – 8:30pm $50 16 17 Super Bowl Sunday 11am – 1:30pm $50 15 16 17 Carol’s Favorite Italian Soups 6 – 8:30pm $50 18 19 20 Partial Hands-On Small Breads 6 – 8:30pm $65 21 22 Hands-On Make and Take Spaghetti and Meatballs 6 – 8:30pm $65 23 24 Hands-On Handmade Pasta Workshop 11am – 2:00pm $135 22 23 24 25 Hands-On Hands-On Grilling with Grilling with Ellen The Ellen The Italian Grill Italian Grill 6 – 8:30pm 6 – 8:30pm $65 $65 25 26 27 28 29 Hands-On Knife Skills 6 – 8:30pm $65 30 Hands-On Knife Skills 11am – 1:30pm $65 31 Wednesday Thursday Hands-On Make and Take Spaghetti and Meatballs 11am – 1:30pm $65 March 2015 Saturday Off the Beaten Path A Return to EmiliaRomagna, Italy 12noon – 3:00pm $65 April 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 2 3 4 A Plethora of Potatoes 6 – 8:30pm $50 5 Warming Winter Dishes from Ancient Cuisines 6 – 8:30pm $50 8 9 11 10 Dishing up French WineFriendly Snacks 6 – 8:30pm $50 13 12 Pies for People Who Don’t Love Making Pastry! 6 – 8:30pm $50 14 5 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 Think Spring 6 – 8:30pm $50 21 12 22 23 24 Pasta Favorites 11am – 1:30pm $50 25 26 A Bourbon Pairing Dinner 6 – 8:30pm $65 28 The Wine and Food of Normandy and Brittany 12noon – 3:00pm $65 29 30 31 6 18 Friday Friday 6 27 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 7 Wine and Food with French Flair 12noon – 3:00pm $65 The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Hands-On Indian Breads 6 – 8:30pm $65 2 3 4 7 8 Take Me Out to the Ballgame 6 – 8:30pm $50 9 10 11 Mojo Tago Made to Order 11am – 1:30pm $50 13 14 The Wine and Food of Southern Italy 6 – 9:00pm $65 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mad About Choux 6 – 8:30pm $50 21 22 Hands-On Grilling with Ellen A Spring Bistro Dinner 6 – 8:30pm $65 24 23 Hands-On Grilling with Ellen A Spring Bistro Dinner 6 – 8:30pm $65 26 27 28 29 Fish Without Fear - Spring Edition 6 – 8:30pm $55 Sip. Savor. Repeat. - A Wine and Cheese Party with Le Creuset 6 – 8:30pm $50 25 Cicchetti The Frequent Foodie Class 11am – 1:30pm 30 Hands-On Low-Country Shrimp Boil 6 – 8:30pm $65 Sign up Online at www.junglejims.com/cookingschool Classes Wine and Food Class Wine and Food with French Flair With Angela Willett, Joe Clark and Dave Schmerr Born and raised in Cincinnati, Angela has worked in the Food and Beverage industry for over twenty years in both Cincinnati and Chicago in roles ranging from the host stand to the kitchen. Angela has always had a passion for food, specifically enjoying a focus on local and whole foods. A wine professional with over twenty years experience, Joe grew up in the Cincinnati area. His mother, Ruth, owned a restaurant and a catering company opening a door for Joe into the Food and Beverage industry. Joe’s career spans most aspects of the wine industry including many years in fine dining and boutique retail. Since 2004, he has represented the portfolio of Cutting Edge Selections, the premier fine wine house in Ohio. A culinary collaboration takes place at Jungle Jim’s! Join Angela Willett, co-proprietor of La Poste in the heart of the Clifton Gaslight district, her husband, Joe Clark, wine expert from Cutting Edge Selections and Jungle’s own Dave Schmerr. Together they present food and wine with a delicious French influence that guarantees a memorable experience. Roasted Beet Salad Seared Scallops Salmon en Papillote Cheese Course Chocolate Espresso Pots de Crème Joe’s French Cutting Edge Wine Selection: Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Noir Shiraz Saturday, March 7 12noon – 3:00pm $65 Dishing Up French Wine-Friendly Snacks Think Spring With Joanne Drilling Get the inside scoop from Joanne about what it’s like (super hard) to select Cincinnati’s top ten restaurants. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process - the weight gain and all the other good stuff! Enjoy delicious food and wine that’s perfect for dining and dishing! Gougeres – a Gruyere-studded Pate Choux Pastry Salmon Rillettes – a mix of poached and Smoked Salmon in a crock and served with crostinis Rosemary Cashews – rosemary, sea salt and cayenne pepper spices Vichyssoise – the classic leek, potato and cream soup Orange and Brown Butter Madeleines – Proust’s favorite little cake Tuesday, March 10 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Pies for People Who Don’t Love Making Pastry! With Bryn Mooth If the idea of kneading, rolling and shaping pastry dough sounds intimidating to you, never fear! Start with impressive appetizers made with packaged puff pastry dough, then create a savory pie with a no-roll crust and finish with a super-easy free-form fruit tart. Roasted Fennel with Proscuitto and Asiago Tartlets- impressive, easy to make Romaine Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Puff Pastry Croutons and Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing – leftover puff pastry makes unexpectedly delicious salad toppers Zucchini-Bacon-Ricotta Pie in a No-Roll Cornmeal-Olive Oil Crust – a superflavorful pie crust mixed right in the dish! Easy Free-Form Apple Tart with a Buttery Crust – top this simple galette with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream Thursday, March 12 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Powered by the cooking school With Susan Diehl Spring is just around the corner and the days are getting longer and brighter. Join Susan as she prepares a simple, yet elegant meal that’ll have you believing that spring is really here! Cream of Watercress Soup with Homemade Croutons Spinach Salad with Mango, Candied Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salmon with Sesame Orange-Ginger Relish Pasta with Mascarpone, Asparagus and Hazelnuts Creamy Lemon Tart with Fresh Raspberries Thursday, March 19 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Day Class Pasta Favorites With Leigh Barnhart Ochs Pasta... Somehow we never tire of pasta. So many shapes, so many sauces, so many possibilities. Fresh pasta is even more enticing: there’s the enjoyment of eating it and pleasure of making it from scratch. Plenty of pasta will be plated for your enjoyment, so please join us! Tortellini with Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Sherry Penne with Shrimp, Tomato and Feta Sauce Cajun Chicken Pasta Homemade Fettuccine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bread Cinnamon Gelato Tuesday, March 24 11:00am – 1:30pm $50 s! r a d n e l a C r u Mark Yo gs and join Pack your ba ary tour us for a culin for more info of Italy. Look age! on the back p jjfoodie.blogspot.com The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market January • February • March • April 2015 7 Classes A Bourbon Pairing Dinner With Peter Wagner and Leigh Barnhart Ochs Peter, more commonly known as “Whiskey Pete,” is the Brown Forman Whiskey Ambassador with 15 years experience in fine dining restaurants and corporate training from Walt Disney World. He lectures, trains restaurant and bar staff, and creates their drink menus. He provides services for distillery trips, whiskey pairing dinners, whiskey tastings - both formal and cocktail, Barrel Programs and Infusion Programs. Bourbon should be enjoyed with spirited food to maximize the full palate of flavors in both the food and bourbon. “Whiskey Pete,” the Brown Forman Ohio Whiskey Ambassador, will guide you through the complexities of bourbon when paired with Leigh’s distinctive menu. If you enjoyed the sold out class in 2011, don’t hesitate to join us again for a new menu! Plank-Grilled Scallops with Honey Gastrique Baby Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce Grilled Corn Cheddar Grits Grilled Filet Mignon with Spiced Cherry – Bourbon Sauce Roasted Asparagus Pear Spice Bread Pudding with Bourbon Hard Sauce “Whiskey Pete’s” Bourbon Pairings: Gentleman Jack Old Forester Woodford Reserve Tennessee Honey Thursday, March 26 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Wine and Food Class The Wine and Food of Normandy and Brittany With Carol Tabone and Dave Schmerr Carol and Dave present you with a class featuring wine and food from one of France’s most fascinating regions! The beautiful long coastline of this area produces great seafood and the fertile soil inland produces delicious dairy and pork dishes with an abundance of apples. Buckwheat Crepes filled with Shrimp, Shallots and Mushrooms – a staple In Brittany Roasted Pork with Apples – moist, full of flavor with a touch of sweet apple Vegetable Gratin – perfect companion for pork Green and Gold Salad – oranges, red onion, mushrooms and lettuce Cheese Course Gateau Breton – a traditional cake using ground almonds Dave’s Wine Selection: Muscadet - dry, crisp and very flavorful, a white from Northwestern France, perfect with shellfish Cidre - Normandy’s own Hard Apple Cider, dry and very crisp...made with a rare type of apple variety Riesling - an Alsatian white, dry and full bodied, a great companion with pork Cabernet Franc - light red wine with nice minerality, perfect with cheeses from France Saturday, March 28 12noon – 3:00pm $65 Hands-On Class Indian Breads With Madhu Sinha A common accompaniment to most meals, Indian breads are as diverse as the culture. Join Madhu as she teaches you the techniques for making popular Indian breads. If you enjoy the breads of India, this is your opportunity to learn to make them yourself! Smell and Taste the Difference! Try our private label herbs, spices and blends. Paratha – basic Whole Wheat Flatbread Aloo Paratha – Whole Wheat Flatbread stuffed with Spiced Potatoes Gobi Paratha – Whole Wheat Flatbread stuffed with Spiced Cauliflower Poori – Deep-Fried Whole Wheat Bread Wednesday, April 1 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Note: Students will enjoy a Chicken Curry with the bread 8 The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market Take Me Out to the Ballgame With Susan Diehl Baseball is not the only attraction at major and minor league baseball stadiums around the country. Unique and local foods are being showcased as well. Fans are choosing unusual fare over the traditional hotdog. Susan will introduce you to some of the wackier ballpark foods! And of course, beer will be served! Homemade Caramel Corn with Peanuts – better than Cracker Jacks Fish Tacos – San Diego Padres Pulled Pork Parfait – Milwaukee Brewers Chicken and Waffles – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Dbat Dog on a Pretzel Bun – Arizona Diamondbacks Banana Split with Curried Chocolate Coconut Sauce – Chicago White Sox Wednesday, April 8 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Day Class Mojo Tago – Made to Order With Brian Reed Brian is building a brick and mortar carry-out and also a restaurant in Columbus opening early 2015. He’s a busy guy! But not too busy to teach you the fundamentals for a fiesta customized for family and friends. He’s all about the good food, fun and finding your MOJO! Come and mix it up! Chips and Pico de Gallo – crispy, spicy and necessary for snacking Egg and Homemade Chorizo Taco – breakfast will never be the same Shredded Beef Quesadilla – tender beef that’s fiesta-ready Made-to-Order Burritos – meat and cheese mixology Chicken Taco Bowl – layers of awesome flavor Saturday, April 11 11:00am – 1:30pm $50 Hands-on class size is limited so register early. Please wear closed-toe shoes at hands-on classes. Sign up Online at www.junglejims.com/cookingschool Classes Wine and Food Class The Wine and Food of Southern Italy With Carol Tabone and Dave Schmerr Carol and Dave present a menu flled with the passion and robust flavors from this part of Italy. You’ll be transported to this splendid region while sipping Dave’s Italian wine selection. Caponata – a signature dish of Sicily Pasta with Cream, Ham, Peas and Cheese – sure to become a family favorite Braciole – savory braised beef rolls with a rich tomato sauce served over creamy polenta Cheese Course Cassata Cakes – layers of sponge cake, sweetened ricotta, dark chocolate and candied fruit Dave’s Wine Selection: Falanghina: a medium-bodied, dry white from southern Italy...fantastic minerality and balance Etna Rosso - a complex red wine from the Mount Etna region of southwestern Italy...a sleeper! Negroamaro - from Puglia, rustic and earthy red...very unique Primitivo - the original Zinfandel from Italy, spicy, rich and full-bodied, an excellent red for cheese Tuesday, April 14 6:00pm – 9:00pm $65 Sip. Savor. Repeat. – A Wine and Cheese Party with Le Creuset With Trish Ranallo Done right, a simple wine and cheese party can turn into an unforgettable experience. Explore and enjoy good food and drink with Trish who will show you how to throw a perfect party. Jungle Jim’s own wine expert, Dave Schmerr, will select the wine pairings. Rosé Sangria Sweet and Savory Roasted Almonds Gruyère Fondue Wine-Soaked Fig Brie Caramelized Shallot Dip Sweet and Salty Camembert Charcuterie Platter Chocolate Fondue Thursday, April 16 6:00pm – 8:30pm $50 Note: Each student receives a gift from Le Creuset. One lucky student receives a Round Platter with Cutting Board ($99.00 retail value). Mad About Choux With Carol Tabone and Laura Rinsky Join Carol and Laura for an evening of everything Choux, where you will learn not only the secrets of making the famous Choux pastry, but also some traditional and not-sotraditional fillings. Gougeres – a Savory Éclair flavored with Gruyère Cheese and Nutmeg Finger-Sized Éclairs – filled with Ham and Cheese, Smoked Salmon and Dill and Cream Cheese and Herbs Sweet Éclairs – filled with Madagascar Vanilla Cream, Lemon Cream, Salted Caramel and the traditional Chocolate Monday, April 20 6:00pm – 8:30pm With Leigh Barnhart Ochs The Cooking School staff wants to thank our loyal students for their patronage. Join Leigh for cicchetti – small Italian plates to share. Relax and enjoy an afternoon of exciting flavors and good wine as our guest. Aperol Spritz Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Gnocchetti di Semola al Forno Fontina Fonduta with Truffle Butter White Bean and Pancetta Bruschetta Zucchini Rolls with Pesto and Ricotta Tuna Bites with Olives and Pancetta Bresaola Rolls with Arugula Nutella Gelato $50 Note: Students will enjoy a bowl of French Onion Soup Saturday, April 25 11:00am – 1:30pm Hands-On Class Grilling with Ellen – A Spring Bistro Dinner No Charge Note: See page 5 for details on how to become a Frequent Foodie With Ellen Mueller Blossoms on the trees - spring is in the air! Time to take off the cover of your grill and open it up. A flank steak is a great way to jump into the new grilling season which deserves a fresh, new menu. Spinach and Apple Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette Grilled Flank Steak with Bourbon-Chutney Sauce Chipotle-Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Mushroom Fricasee Coconut-Lime-Berry Cake Fish Without Fear – Spring Edition With Rita Heikenfeld Yes you can! A must for those who love seafood but are overwhelmed with choices and ways to prepare it. Perfect for spring, you will enjoy these recipes again and again. Seared Scallops with Pea Puree, Pancetta Crisps and Gremolata Citrus Roasted Arctic Char with Cucumber Arugula Crema Buttered Steamed Potatoes with Garlic and Dill Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with a side of Carnival Slaw Classic Key Lime Pie with Pecan Crumb Crust Wednesday, April 22 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 Thursday, April 23 6:00pm – 8:30pm Cicchetti – The Frequent Foodie Class Tuesday, April 28 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 $55 Hands-On Class Low-Country Shrimp Boil Jungle Jim’s Cooking School is on Facebook Search: Jungle Jim’s Cooking School Follow us for recipes, tips and giveaways. The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market With Leigh Barnhart Ochs The ultimate summer party experience! Be the first in your neighborhood to host a traditional shrimp boil. Perfect for laid-back, casual entertaining. Learn how to prepare the table and then make this easy prep, one-pot meal that turns an ordinary summer evening into a festive occasion. Low-Country Spiked Lemonade Down South Pimento Cheese Boil: Shrimp, Sausage, Corn and Potatoes Lemony Cocktail Sauce Buttermilk Cornbread Fresh Blackberry Cobbler Cake Thursday, April 30 6:00pm – 8:30pm $65 January • February • March • April 2015 9 Classes Students will receive a discount coupon during the class. The 10% discount is valid for seven days on entire purchase of items located in the Gourmet Galeria. (Discount not valid in other departments) Brochure Symbols Application Policy Six Easy Ways to Register Online www.junglejims.com/cookingschool In Person Pay by check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, America Express or Discover. By Phone Hands-on Class Wine and Food Class Day Class Bourbon and Food Class Looking for a gift for your favorite foodies? Pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Call 513-674-6059. One of our staff will receive your call. Due to our varied schedule, we are not always available to answer personally, so please leave your name and phone number on our answering machine and we will return your call as soon as possible. By Mail Pay by check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Send to: The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, Ohio, 45014. By Fax Give them a copy of the 15th Anniversary Cooking School Cookbook. A compilation of recipes from the school’s past and current instructors. Available Online at www.junglejims.com/shoponline Leigh’s 513-674-6001 Attn: Cooking School By E-mail Frequent Foodie Class Unless otherwise noted classes are designed for students 16 years of age or older. Recipe Corner Chicken with Salsa and Black Beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 poblano pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 cup fresh salsa (Jungle Jim’s medium) Cancellation Policy 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each cut in half 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained ¾ cup fresh or frozen corn Lime wedges, for serving Pour oil into a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat; when hot, add onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper and garlic and stir often until softened and just beginning to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add tomatoes, salsa, oregano, salt and pepper to pan and stir well. Nestle chicken into sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40-45 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn, and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Serve over rice, garnished with a lime wedge. Serves 4 10 The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market [email protected] • For same day reservations please call to confirm availability. • Make checks payable to The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market. Please include your driver’s license number on your check. • All reservation requests will be confirmed by phone or email. • Full payment must be made at the time of registration to reserve a place in class. Students may cancel registrations up to 7 days prior to the day of class. After that deadline, no refunds or credit will be issued. You may send a substitute. For registering three or more people for a class, a 14 day notice is required for canceling out of a class. This is the amount of time needed to find replacements for the class. When a refund is issued, students who pay in cash or check will receive a refund check. Those paying by credit card will be issued a credit towards their account. The Cooking School reserves the right to cancel a class should it be necessary due to weather, other emergencies or insufficient enrollment; and to substitute teachers and food items as required. Questions? Or Reservations Phone: 513-674-6059 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday *Students must be 16 years of age and older unless otherwise noted. Sign up Online at www.junglejims.com/cookingschool Registration Classes Name Home Phone ( ) Address City Work Phone ( ) State Zip Date(s)Class NameTimeFee Wednesday, January 7 Hands-On Grilling with Ellen Steakhouse Dinner Thursday, January 8 Hands-On Grilling with Ellen Steakhouse Dinner Saturday, January 10 Hands-On Sushi Basics Tuesday, January 13 Healthy Living with SkinnyMom Thursday, January 15 Winter Comfort Soups Saturday, January 17 Super Bowl Sunday Tuesday, January 20 Partial Hands-On Small Breads Thursday, January 22 Hands-On Make and Take Spaghetti and Meatballs Saturday, January 24 Hands-On Handmade Pasta Workshop Tuesday, January 27 Hands-On Make and Take Spaghetti and Meatballs Thursday, January 29 Hands-On Knife Skills Friday, January 30 Hands-On Knife Skills Tuesday, February 3 Braising the Bar Thursday, February 5 Authentic Italian Winter Warmers Tuesday, February 10 Hands-On Homemade Italian Pizza Saturday, February 14 Hands-On That’s Amore! Tuesday, February 17 Carol’s Favorite Italian Soups Thursday, February 19 A Tribute to Hazelnuts Tuesday, February 24 Hands-On Grilling with Ellen The Italian Grill Wednesday, February 25 Hands-On Grilling with Ellen The Italian Grill Saturday, February 28 Wine and Food Off the Beaten Path – A Return to Emilia-Romagna, Italy Tuesday, March 3 A Plethora of Potatoes Thursday, March 5 Warming Winter Dishes from Ancient Cuisines Saturday, March 7 Wine and Food with French Flair Tuesday, March 10 Dishing Up French Wine-Friendly Snacks Thursday, March 12 Pies for People Who Don’t Love Making Pastry! Thursday, March 19 Think Spring Tuesday, March 24 Pasta Favorites Thursday, March 26 A Bourbon Pairing Dinner Saturday, March 28 Wine and Food The Wine and Food of Normandy and Brittany Wednesday, April 1 Hands-On Indian Breads Wednesday, April 8 Take Me Out to the Ballgame Saturday, April 11 Mojo Tago – Made To Order Tuesday, April 14 Wine and Food The Wine and Food of Southern Italy Thursday, April 16 Sip. Savor. 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Make checks payable to The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market. Please include driver’s license number on check. Credit Card Number MasterCard Visa Expiration Date Discover American Express Signature (required) The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market January • February • March • April 2015 11 International M Jim’s ar gle ke n t Ju 5440 Dixie Highway Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Helpful Information Register early. Enrollment is limited. Seating in our classes is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our overhead mirrors provide a good view for everyone. When you arrive, please take a minute to check in. During class you’ll receive a copy of the recipes to take home. All classes are taught by demonstration unless specifically stated as a “Hands-on” class which take lower enrollment since students will participate in preparing the dishes. An apron and equipment will be provided for your use. You will receive a generous sampling of all the dishes prepared... this is one of the best parts of the class! As a bonus, sample specially selected wine or beer that complements the menu. Help yourself to the complementary coffee or tea before and during the class. Whether cooking is your hobby or passion, you’ll love your cooking classes and you’ll meet many new friends; so relax and enjoy this instructive and social event! Italian Culinary Adventure May 22 – May 31, 2015 If you were on the wait list for the 2013 or 2014 trip, you’ll be pleased to know we are offering a repeat performance. Travel to Cento, Italy with Leigh to meet our host, Don Govoni, for a unique culinary tour “off the beaten path” in the Emilia-Romagna region. Enjoy eight nights in beautiful Cento and take leisurely day trips to the mountains, the plains and the Adriatic coast, all the while sampling the region’s splendid cuisine. Indulge in local specialties including handmade tortellini, cappellacci, and artisanal cured meats and cheeses. Eat, drink and be merry alongside the locals at a sagra as they celebrate and share their local specialty. Taste regional delicacies like borlenghi and tigelle – foods that even most Italians have never heard of, accompanied by local wines including the real Lambrusco. Savor the bounty of the sea where local fish and shellfish unique to the Adriatic are expertly prepared. These are just a few of the epicurean delights that await those who join us on this tour. Don spends months each year in his ancestral home and is excited to again showcase this region that is seldom explored by tourists. Highlights include: • Lunch and afternoon at an agriturismo • Attending a local sagra (festival) • Visit the Republic of San Marino • Enjoying seafood in Rimini • View Parmigiano Reggiano production • Experience borlenghi and tigelle in the Appenine Mountains • Tours of a Balsamic Vinegar Acetaia, the Cento Market, and cured meats facility • Visit Comacchio (“little Venice”) for wood grilled seafood • Cooking class in Cento Note: - $2250.00 per person, double occupancy - Airfare not included - Space is limited to 20: a $750.00 per person non-refundable deposit will secure your reservation • NEW for 2015! Gelato Master Class at Gelato University, Bologna Italy For more info call 513-674-6059 or visit the cooking school website www.junglejims.com/cookingschool
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