Mimi Clark's Vegan Cooking Classes

Comfort Foods

veggourmet — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:54:03 +0000

Comfort Foods, Sunday, February 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA Put a healthy slant on foods that satisfy and de-stress. Recipes will include some of the following: Nachos, Meatloaf/gravy, Shepherd’s Pie, Goulash, Yam Fries, Polenta Fries, Corn Dogs, Hush Puppies, Mac & Cheese, Roasted Vegetable Pizza, Chicken-free Soup, Winter Greens w/ Cashew Cream, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Nutty Noodles, Baked Ziti, Onion Rings, Homemade Ice Cream , Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Pudding.

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers’ samples and coupons. Gift certificates available.

Make checks payable to Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or email reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up: Sushi & International Cuisine, March 18

Soups & Stews

veggourmet — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:11:30 +0000

Soups & Stews, Sunday, January 8, 2012, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Start the new year with hearty, winter-warming one pot meals. Learn to make vegan soup stock and from there, build heart-healthy one-pot meals such as Minestrone Soup, Lentil Barley Soup, Creamy White Bean Soup with Wasabi Pesto, Jacki’s Chili, Potato Leek Soup, Herbed White Bean Cassoulet, North African Stew, Paella, Black Bean Fejoda, Beef-style Stew, Vegetable Melange, Goulash, Seitan Bourgiugnonne, Hoppin’ John, Moong Dal, Pasta Fagioli, and cornbread.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up: Comfort Foods, February 12, 2012

Holiday Gifts & Entertaining

veggourmet — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:45:48 +0000

Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Move Over Martha! Learn to make heartfelt, vegan gifts and party fare from your kitchen. Past classes have included some of the following: Hot Artichoke Spread, Cranberry Nut Bread, Molded Holiday Cookies, Gingerbread People, Rugelach, Cranberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Nut Brittle, Peppermint Patties, Assorted Nuts & Seeds, Herb- and Spice-Infused Oils & Vinegars, Sparkling Fruit Punch.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up: Soups & Stews, January 8, 2012

Meatless Holidays

veggourmet — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:54:10 +0000

Meatless Holidays, Sunday, November 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with all the trimmings! Past menus have included Buttercup Bisque, Pecan-Whipped Yams w/Sweet & Sara Marshmallows, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Seitan-Stuffed Loaf w/ Sage Dressing, Fat-free Shiitake Mushroom Gravy, Dairy-free PumpkinCheesecake, Hot Mulled Cider, Sweet & Tart Cranberry Sorbet.

See Mimi’s 2009 class on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZcT-6b3Ns&feature=player_embedded

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up December 11: Holiday Gifts & Entertaining

Meatless Makeovers

veggourmet — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:48:41 +0000

Meatless Makeovers, Sunday, October 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA.

Transform traditional family favorite dishes into healthier meals. Past classes have included some of the following: Beef Stroganoff, Goulash, Pepper Steak, Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Chicken a la King, Chicken Divan, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Scaloppini, Baked Ziti with Tofu Ricotta Cheese, Stuffed Shells, Shepherd’s Pie, Paella, Sloppy Joe, Meat Loaf, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Chip Cake, Cheesecake. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite family recipe to discuss in class.

Pressing tofu will be demonstrated with the convenient TofuXpress available for purchase.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up November 6: Meatless Holidays (see Mimi’s 2009 class on YouTube) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZcT-6b3Ns&feature=player_embedded

December 11: Holiday Gifts & Entertaining

Beans & Grains

veggourmet — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:48:58 +0000

Beans & Grains, Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Learn to cook with ancient “new” grains, and lesser-known beans. Past classes have included some of the following: Lentil Walnut Pate, Black Bean Hummus, Herbed White Bean Pate, White Bean & Kale Soup, Teff Polenta, Azuki Bean Patties w/ Szechwan Sauce, Cumin-Scented Orange Black Beans, Creamy Millet Mash, Spelt/Kamut/Barley Combo, Buckwheat Tabouli, Quinoa & Wheatberry Salad, Black Bean Brownies, Blueberry Amaranth Cake.

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers’ samples and coupons. Gift certificates available.

Make checks payable to Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or email reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up: October 16 Meatless Makeovers; November 6 Meatless Holidays

Healthy Snacks & Desserts

veggourmet — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:22:18 +0000

Healthy Snacks & Desserts cooking class and book signing Sunday, August 14, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA featuring guest chef Emily Mainquist, author of Sweet Vegan. Past classes have included some of the following: Rice Crispy Treats, Key Lime Pie, Caramel Popcorn, Cheesecake, Fudgesicles, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Molten Lava Brownies, Twinkies, Homemade Ice Cream, Cupcakes, Organic Fruit Tart, Chocolate Mousse Pie. Plus Emily will make and sample recipes from her new cookbook! A portion of the proceeds from Emily’s book will be donated to Farm Sanctuary. Visit her website, vegan bakery and kiosks in Baltimore, MD www.emilysdesserts.com

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person (sorry, no discounts for guest chef classes). Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers’ samples and coupons. Gift certificates available.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up: Beans & Grains

Salads, Picnics, BBQs

veggourmet — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:30:20 +0000

Salads/Picnics/BBQs, Sunday, June 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Main course whole grain and bean salads suitable for pot lucks and picnic baskets. Past classes have included some of the following: Mediterranean Pasta Salad w/ Soy Feta Cheese, Two-Grain Sesame Salad, Quinoa Tabouli, Black Bean Fiesta Salad, Zesty Three-Bean Salad, Chicken-Free Salad, Oil-Free Sweet Bulgar Salad, Teriyaki Kebabs, Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Rice Paper Spring Rolls, Dilled Potato Salad, Caesar Salad, Cole Slaw, Kim Chee, Sugar-free Organic Lemonade, Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Snackin’ Cake.

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $50/person; $90/two people; $45/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers’ samples and coupons. Gift certificates available.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up: TBA

Breakfast & Brunch

veggourmet — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:24:49 +0000

Breakfast & Brunch, Sunday, May 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA Start your day the healthy way. Past classes have included some of the following: Eggless Benedict, Eggless Omelettes, Whole Grain Waffles & Pancakes, Quiche, Crepes, Hash Brown Casserole, Polenta Fries, Overnight Oatmeal, Homemade Granola, Sticky Buns, Muffins, Scones, Smoothies, plus a variety of organic cereals and dairy-free milk.

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $50/person; $90/two people; $45/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers’ samples and coupons. Gift certificates available.

Make checks payable to Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Email veggourmet@aol.com,
or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up June 26: Salads/Picnics/BBQs

Soyfoods 101

veggourmet — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:36:09 +0000

Soyfoods 101, Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Learn to cook with soyfood derivatives including tofu, tempeh, miso, TVP, shoyu/tamari, soy nuts, and soy milk. Past classes have included some of the following: roasted soy nuts, organic soy milk smoothies, edamame hummus, miso tahini spread, ranch dressing, miso soup, tofu boursin cheese, tempeh salad, tempeh hash, tempeh Reuben, TVP meatloaf, marinated baked tofu, tofu nuggets, breaded tofu, soy 2-way chili, Thai tofu curry, sesame tofu bowl w/ peanut dressing, soy fudgesicles.

Pressing tofu will be demonstrated with the convenient (available for purchase). TofuXpress

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming up May 15: Breakfast & Brunch