April 16, 2009; 6:30pm – 10:00pm
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED
Who said ethnic food needs to be complicated and time consuming? This class proves that you can make delicious Brazilian food using quick cooking methods and simple preparation. We will make delicious dishes using pressure cookers and microwave oven. We will show you how easy it is to cook beans from scratch, make delicious dishes using yucca and how to impress your friends and family with a scrumptious chocolate cake in 3 minutes. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this truly Brazilian gourmet experience!
Alexandra is a woman of many talents. Born in Brazil and living in the U.S for 13 years, Alexandra has both a degree and career in electrical engineering and a second degree and career in the culinary arts. She is constantly improving her education and she recently moved to the west Coast to further her knowledge of wine. She is attending classes at Napa Valley College. She has worked as a line cook, a catering chef, and taught cooking at several schools around the country. She brings vast teaching experience and culinary savvy to our kitchen!
White bean, tomato and hearts of palm salad, with a red wine and garlic vinaigrette
“Greek” Rice
(white rice with carrots and green beans)
Yucca shepherd’s pie
(Succulent pot roast shredded meat topped with creamy mashed yucca and parmesan cheese)
Collard greens
(Vibrant and crisp collard greens like you never had)
Blender Passion fruit mousse
(Sweet and slightly tart and very creamy and smooth mousse)
Microwave Chocolate cake
(Scrumptious semi-sweet chocolate cake and delicious if eaten either warm with ice cream or at room temperature)