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Fall Cooking Classes 2007

Cooking class at Cuisine with Jill in Torrington, Connecticut.  Check the website at www.cuisinewithjill.com for more details.

Saturday Evening, September 15, 2007 - Best Ever Paris Bistro Menu

Inspired by her many trips to Paris, Betty created this special menu that captures deliciously the best of Parisian bistro fare. 

  • Savory Wild Mushroom and Parmesan Flans Garnished with Fall Greens

  • Herb-Rubbed Beef Tenderloins Steaks with Caramelized Shallots and a Balsamic Glaze
  • Haricots Verts Dusted with Fleur de Sel and Chives
    Polenta Triangles with Rosemary and Walnuts
  • Warm Molten Chocolate Cakes with Homemade Caramel Vanilla Ice Cream

Classes at Lamson and Goodnow Cooking School in Northampton, Massachusetts. Call 413-587-009 to register or check the website at www.lamsonkitchenstore.com

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - Brava Italia - A Fabulous Fall Trattoria Menu!

What could be more tempting that a delectable  trattoria dinner when the weather starts to cool. This outstanding menu is filled with an array of mouth watering, robust Italian courses–perfect for chilly autumn nights.

  • A Glorious Antipasto Platter - Artichoke, Olive, and Red Bell Pepper Relish served with Thinly Sliced Prosciutto and Garlic-Rubbed Grilled Ciabatta Bread
  • Veat Shanks (Osso Bucco) Braised in Red Wine with Tomatoes and Sage served over Buttered Fettuccine
  • Insalata Mista (Mixed greens salad in a lemon and olive oil dressing)
  • Warm Pears Poached in Chianti with Spices and Orange Peel served with Mascapone Whipped Cream

Instructor: Betty Rosbottom                                            Fee: $60
6:15 - 8:45 PM 

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - A Glorious Thanksgiving Feast!

We’ll give our scrumptious orange and rosemary roasted turkey a head start by putting it in the oven a few hours before this course begins, but we’ll share all the directions for roasting the bird, carve it, and make a silken-smooth gravy with the pan drippings during class.  A trio of beautiful sides will garnish the turkey while a sublime pumpkin pie will end our feast.   Need we say more!

  • Cheshire Cheese and Watercress Crisps (Make-ahead thin cheese wafers)
  • Rosemary and Orange Roasted Turkey with Rich Rosemary-Scented Pan Gravy
  • Sauteed Haricots Verts with Toasted Almonds and Fleur de Sel
  • Golden Cornbread Dressing with Roasted Autumn Vegetables (Betty created this stuffing for the November  2007 Bon Appetit)
  • Cranberry Pear Chutney
  • Pumpkin Pie with a Toffee Walnut Streusel with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Instructors: Betty Rosbottom and Matt Sunderland           
Fee: $60
6:15-8:45 PM 

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - Betty Rosbottom's Chic Champagne Holiday Open House

Every year Betty creates an all new holiday class, and this year she has put together a dazzling menu of irresistible holiday fare to enjoy with glasses of champagne. She’ll share tips for making these dishes ahead along with hints for beautiful presentations. 

  • Pepper-Crusted Roast Fillet of Beef on a Bed of Watercress Served with Whipped Horseradish Cream and Grilled Sourdough Bread
  • Smoked Salmon, Avocado, and Red Grapefruit Toasts
  • Mushroom Walnuts Tarts
  • Polenta Squares Topped with Gorgonzola,  Mascarpone,
    and Crispy Prosciutto
  • Salad of Haricots Verts, Cucumbers, and Smoked Trout in a Fresh Dill Vinaigrette
  • Fabulous Chocolate Pecan Phyllo Cups Garnished with Swirls of Coffee Whipped Cream
  • Champagne

Instructor: Betty Rosbottom  
Fee: $65
6:15-8:45 PM    

Cooking class at The Silo in New Milford, Ct. Check the website at www.thesilo.com for more details.

Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Glittering Champagne Holiday Open House

  • Champagne with a Pomegranate Splash
  • Smoked Salmon Toasts topped with Avocado and Pink Grapefruit Slices
  • Warm Medjool Dates Stuffed with Maytag Blue and Almonds
  • New Orleans Creole Dipping Sauce with Pan-Grilled Shrimp, Haricots Verts, and Bacon
  • Chorizo and Olive Pinwheels
  • Roasted Beef Tenderloin Served with Caramelized Tomatoes, Watercress, and Goat Cheese Crumbles

11 AM to 2PM

 

 
 
 
 
   
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