Silo Kids
TEENS INT’L. CULINARY EXPERIENCE
SUNDAYS IN AUGUST
You may not be traveling abroad this summer, but you can still enjoy the food with this 3 course series!
All classes take place 12pm-3 pm.
Ages 12-17. (full participation)
10.33 MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
GREECE AND CYPRUS CELEBRATION with Drumming Circle
Sunday, August 15, 12pm - 5pm.
Chef Rea Varveris
Learn about the mezze tradition w/ native chef Rea Varveris. We start out toasting with a shot of sparkling cider, grilled halloumi and toasted pita bread. Menu also includes Tzatziki Dip, Hummus, Greek Salad, Souvlakia (kebabs) of chicken and pork, mini spanikopitas ,Greek Pizza Muffins and Sesame Cookies. Don’t miss this unique class!
(full participation) $75 per student
This price includes the Drumming Circle Music Event, 3:30-5:00 after the class!
10.34 TEENS - ALL AROUND ASIA FAVORITES
Sunday, August 22, 12 - 3pm
In this second in our TEEN INTERNATIONAL CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Chef Anne Gallagher will help you discover the exotic ingredients and learn the basic techniques of a variety of Asian cuisines such as sushi, spring rolls, potstickers and more!
(full participation) $65 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL
We're sorry, but this class is currently closed. Please call to be placed on a waiting list.
10.35 TEENS - HANDMADE IN ITALY
Sunday, August 29, 12 - 3pm
The final installment of our TEEN INTERNATIONAL CULINARY EXPERIENCE for this season!
Stuffed Pastas and Sauces with Chef William Cosgrove of the Upper Crust Trattoria
We’ll make pasta dough from scratch and form it into Cannelloni, Tortellini, Ravioli and more as well as prepare classic Italian sauces to accompany the pasta.
(full participation) $65 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE CALL TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST
We're sorry, but this class is currently closed. Please call to be placed on a waiting list.
10.38 Teens Cook! French Cooking a la Julia
Sunday, September 19, 11am-2pm
with Cooking School Director Mary Kravec
Cooking School Director Chef Mary Kravec is an alumna of Le Cordon Bleu.
She will teach a traditional menu: Cheese Souffle, Asparagus Hollandaise, Deviled Chicken Breast, Duchesse Potatoes, Gateau de Crepes a la Normande (Apple and Macaroon Crepe Cake) with Chantilly Cream.
(full participation) $65 Ages 12-17
10.40 Young Chefs “Fun Fall Farm Flavors”
Sunday, September 26, 11 am-2pm
with Nancy Stuart-Ploch
In this hands-on cooking class, kids will be cooking with the best of our local New England fall bounty – pumpkins, corn, apples, and more!
Ages 5-12 (full participation) $50
10.47 Little Culinary Shop of Halloween Horrors
for our Young Chef's, Ages 5-10
Sunday, October 24, 11am-2pm
Have a fright of a time conjuring up a cauldron of creative and deliciously ghoulish delights with our own Nancy Stuart Ploch!
(full participation) $50 Ages 5-10.
10.52 A Silo Tradition - Gingerbread Houses !!
Ages 5-10 - Register Now!
Assistant Cooking School Director Nancy Stuart-Ploch
returns with this enormously popular class in which parent/child (ages 5 and up) teams create their own beautiful gingerbread house from scratch to take home.
Please sign up early as these classes sell out very quickly.
(full participation) $85 per house for each parent/child team. Maximum 3 person team.
A. Saturday, November 20, 9am-1pm
B. Saturday, November 20, 2pm-6pm
C. Sunday, November 21, 12pm-3pm NEW!! Already Standing!
Perfect for those with less time and younger children. The house is already assembled and standing. All you do is decorate!
If you would like an Already Standing house for any of the other classes, request it when you register and we may be able to accommodate you. Otherwise, classes start with rolling dough, baking, assembling and decorating.
D. Friday, November 26, 9am-1pm
E. Friday, November 26, 2pm-6pm
F. Saturday, November 27, 9am-1pm THIS CLASS IS CLOSED
G. Saturday, November 27, 2pm-6pm
H. Sunday, November 28, 9am-1pm
I. Sunday, November 28, 2pm-6pm
J. Friday, December 3, 6-9pm ADULTS ONLY! (2 Person Teams)
Appetizers and mulled wine will be served while you assemble your architectural masterpiece.
K. Saturday, December 4, 9am-1pm
L. Saturday, December 4, 2pm-6pm
M. Sunday, December 5, 9am-1pm
N. Sunday, December 5, 2pm-6pm
Latest from HHF
Suvir Saran’s
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Southern Indian Spices
On June 19th and 20th 2010
Suvir Saran
will be at the Silo Cooking School.
¼ C canola oil plus extra for greasing baking dish
3 pounds baby red potatoes, rinsed and halved
20 curry leaves (optional)
6 dried red chilies
2 tsp mustard seeds
1 ½ tsp cumin seeds
A 1” piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
½ jalapeno, finely chopped
1 T kosher salt
½ C chopped fresh cilantro leaves
½ C fresh chopped mint leaves
1 lime, half juiced and the other half cut into wedges for serving
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a large deep baking dish with one oil and add the potatoes. Set aside.
Heat oil with curry leaves (if using), chilies, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds in a large skillet until mustard seeds start to pop, about 1 ½ minutes.
Stir in ginger, garlic, and jalapeno and cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the turmeric and salt and cook for another minute. Pour spices over potatoes and stir to coat well.
Bake potatoes until tender and browned, about 25-40mts, stirring every 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and stir in cilantro, mint, lime juice and cayenne. Serve w/ lime wedges
(serves 8)
from “American Masala”
