Open Harvest Winter Cooking Classes: Learn to Cook Local Foods!

I'm excited about my winter cooking classes, offered through Open Harvest Natural Foods Grocery. Here's what one student had to say about my classes: “The best part of the class was eating, and hands-on experience. I like that the food isn’t too rich. The emphasis on healthy, fresh food is great!”

The excitement continues as I bring Open Harvest’s local, all-natural meats to the kitchen and shares my gastronomic techniques to bring out meat’s fullest flavors. Recipes and samples are included in all classes. Students may sign up for individual sessions or any combination of classes.

Each class is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. All Open Harvest winter cooking classes are held 6 to 8 pm at Grace Lutheran Church at 2225 Washington. To register, come in to Open Harvest at 1618 South Street or call 475-9069. Pre-registration is required.  

You may attend just one class or come to all three:

      

Courage in the Kitchen with Chef Judy a la Carte, Session 1 BEEF: Monday, February 28

There are many delicious ways to prepare beef in your kitchen.  Dry heat methods include grilling, broiling, sauteing, roasting, stir frying, and deep frying. Wet heat includes braising, pot roasting, stewing, steaming, poaching, and slow cooking.  Chef Judy will bring meat from local ranches and demonstrate some of these techniques.

Courage in the Kitchen with Chef Judy a la Carte, Session 2 PORK: Monday, March 14

Join Chef Judy in the kitchen as she shares recipes and the best methods of how to prepare pork chops, tenderloin, and sausages using fresh pork from local Nebraska farms.

Courage in the Kitchen with Chef Judy a la Carte, Session 3 LAMB: Monday March 28

Learn to make lamb kebabs and other tender, tasty entrees with local lamb. Chef Judy will also share techniques for cooking lamb for Easter dinner.