AMHERST 3980 Maple Road/ N. Bailey Phone: 716-515-2000WEST SENECA 355 Orchard Park Road Phone: 716-517-3006

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Cooking ClassesCooking ClassesAPRIL • MAY • JUNE • 2017 CLASS CALENDAR

Cooper Cheese Presents - Page 12Kid’s Camps Preview - Pages 3 & 4

Discover Healthy Eating OptionsKids Kitchen: Monthly SaturdayDinner & Games

. . .And More!

KIDS’ KITCHEN PAGE 2-7Round up the Kids and head on down to the Cooking School, where these next classes will have them thinking spring! From Mother’s and Father’s Day, brunches and camps; we have it all from A-Z! The Easter Bunny is coming to have breakfast with you! Don’t forget to register your children early for our Summer Camps, as they fill up quickly! We also have our Monthly Saturday “Dinner and Games” classes! Come join in the fun with us and meet new friends!

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PAGE 9-10Spring has sprung, the plants are in, and now it’s time to take a closer look at the eating habits that can make a big difference in our overall health. We begin by featuring our Family Cooks Together Program, Healthy Heart, Eat Well - Stay Fit as well as risk factors for Diabetes. Whether your concern is cholesterol, weight loss, heart health, or just general health, we have the class for you. Join us and get answers from our Dieticians to your most important health- related questions. Only the Family Cooks classes are hands on.

ADULT CLASSES PAGE 11-12Celebrate the arrival of spring with some exciting new classes we know you’ll love! Brunches are on the menu, as well as the start of BBQ season. If you like to get involved, sign up for one of our Hands-On classes and help bring the meal to the table.By popular demand, all of our Adult classes are now Hands-On!

Spring has finally sprung! Here at the Cooking School we certainly do have spring fever! As this new season approaches, we find ourselves still having to tie our purse strings a little tighter, going out to eat less and less, but still missing those “different and exciting” meals you think only restaurants can offer. Well, think again! Why not come to our adult cooking classes where you can not only taste delicious and different meal offerings, but learn how to make them yourselves! Our Culinary Chefs/Instructors offer valuable tips and step-by-step directions in all of our classes, along with the recipes for you to take along on your next shopping trip. Our health class menus also help you with healthy meal planning, and offer loads of information on the class topics. Whether it be gourmet dinners, appetizers, cooking for kids, or team building events, the Cooking School has the classes for you. Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned pro, the Cooking School can offer you new ideas for great taste creations, so come on in, bring a friend, join in the party, and have some fun, where at The Cooking School, a “A Good Cook is Born each Day!”

Grace Hanusin Regional Cooking School Manager

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These classes will be held in both schools on the dates listed. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate food allergies with substitutions.We DO NOT use any peanut/nut products in our recipes UNLESS STATED as in our gift classes, however we do use products that may be made in a factory where those products are made. Children with long hair, please tie it back before class. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons;no open toed/open heeled shoes/sandals are allowed. Please tell us if you have any couponsor gift certificates at time of registration, as coupons are not taken with some classes, including all camps.There is a limit of 6 coupons allowed per year, per family or group.

Little Chefs AGES 3-6 WITH PARENTInstructors: Camille Suszek, Amherst,Linda Duncan, West SenecaFor children this young, one parent or guardian per child is required to remain in the Cooking Schoolat no additional charge. For additional adults, a $5 charge will be implemented, as seating is limited. Pricing may be different for adults as stated, as in our teas and brunches, where the adults are also eating. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons; no open toed/open heeled shoes/sandals are allowed.

Saturday, April 1, 10-11:30 am AmherstSaturday, April 8, 10-11:30 am West Seneca

$8 per adult, $7 for Future Chefs ages 7-10,$5 for Little Chefs ages 3-6 (no children under 3 please). No strollers will fit into the schools.

Easter is coming and so isthe Easter Bunny! Hop oninto the Cooking School forbreakfast and color a hardboiled Easter egg with theEaster Bunny! Hoppin’ GoodPancakes with AssortedToppings, Sunny Sausage,Springtime Yogurt & FruitParfait, Hard Boiled Eggto decorate, Coffee, Tea,Juice for children

KIDS’ KITCHEN

Easter Bunny!Breakfast with the

PADDINGTON BEAR TEA PARTY/BOOK READINGSaturday, May 6, 11am-12:30pm$13 per Little ChefPaddington bear takes a long tripfrom Peru to London, England justto party with you. BRING YOURFAVORITE BEAR TO HAVEA TEA PARTY WITH YOU.They will love to see alltheir bear friends theyhave missed and loved.Paddington Bear Sandwiches(Cream Cheese and Jelly),Yogurt & Orange Marma-lade Dip with Fruit andGraham Bears, Bear Cookies to Frost,Tea (apple juice) in Miniature Tea Cups

CARS FOR DADDY/BOOK READINGSaturday, June 10, 11am-12:30pm$13 per Little ChefDads love cars and so do you! Let’s celebrateFather’s day by bringing Dad or Grandpato his class with you! The new Cars 3 movieis so much fun to see! Lightning McQueenis one of the oldest cars on thecircuit. A yellow car, CruzRamirez updates him onthe new ways of the road.Look out! Hot Dog Racer,Red Apple Cars, Bananaand Strawberry Car

LET’S CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAYWITH DAD!Thursday, June 15, 6 - 8pm $16 per person

*Dads are welcome to sign up with their child for this class. (Because of limited space, we can accommodate only 1 Dad per 1-2 future chefs) Fathers all over America unite! Let’s spend some quality cooking time with your children! Cooking can be a fun life skill that everyone needs. Who will teach who? BBQ Chicken Drums and Thighs with Homemade BBQ Sauce, Texas Ranch Potato Salad, Grilled Corn on the Cob with Herbed Butter, Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches

Future ChefsAGES 7 & UPInstructors: Karen Gold - Amherst,Linda Duncan - West SenecaChildren of this age attend the class without an adult, as we teach them independence in the kitchen skills. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate. Classes are held in both schools on the same day. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons; no open toed/open heeled shoes/sandalsare allowed.

SCRUMPTIOUS, SILLY FOODThursday, April 13, 6-8pm$16 per Future ChefHow about some super tasting food that looks like another food. Can you guess what food it really is? We need help answering this question. Sloppy Joe “Cupcakes” with a Sour Cream Frosting, McDonald’s “French Fries” (apple) “Onion Rings” (made from red licorice and white chocolate), Worms in Dirt

CAMP 1Tuesday, July 11 -Thursday, July 1310am to 1pm

CAMP 2Tuesday, August 1 -Thursday, August 310am to 1pm

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MEXICAN MOTHER’S DAYTuesday, May 9, 6-8pm$16 per Future ChefSince Mexican Mother’s Day is May 10th, let’s celebrate Mother’s day with a Mexican feast! We know mom deserves the best, so let’s learn how to prepare some tantalizing foods with Mexican flair you could then make for her! Mini Chicken Empanadas, Spanish Rice, Black Bean and Corn Roasted Salsa, Strawberry and Chocolate Nachos

Future Chefs for Ages 7 & Up

Only $85 For All 3 Days!

REGISTERYOUR CHILD NOW!

Culinary Program

CLASS DATES(Amherst School Only!)Tuesday, July 18 -Friday, July 2110am to 1:30pm

A TRIBUTE TO MOMFriday, May 12, 6-8:30pm$18 per Aspiring ChefNothing shows mom that you love her than a great homemade meal that you prepare. Have mom sit back and you do all the work, including all the clean up! These recipes are easy to prepare and sure to please. Green Salad with Blueberries and Asiago Cheese, Chicken Florentine in Puff Pastry witha Mushroom Sauce, Cheese Potato Pots, CreamPuffs with Vanilla Cream and Drizzled with Chocolate

Aspiring Chefs AGES 12 & UPInstructors: Susan Vernon - AmherstLinda Duncan - West Seneca

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for Aspiring Chefs for Ages 12 & Up Only $200 For All 4 Days! A must for young adults & college

bound students who have a genuineinterest in learning to cook.

Call the Amherst Cooking Schoolat 515-2000.

CLASSESFILL-UPFAST!

Amherst School Only!

6-9 PM AGES 7 - 14Instructors: Karen Gold - Amherst, Linda Duncan - West Seneca

Kid’s Night Out! OFFERED ATAMHERST & WEST SENECACOOKING SCHOOLS!

Come join us for a special dinner & games/movie night right here in the cooking schools!Each month we will have a special dinner theme that you will help prepare. After eatingand helping clean up, we will play/watch selected games/movies. Bring a friend and ad to the fun!! (MOVIES ONLY IN AMHERST. Please remember to bring sneakers to class andhave hair pulled back. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons; no open toed/open heeled shoes/sandals are allowed.

$25 for one child, $45 for two children and $65 for three children (please register allchildren in your group at the same time to get the discount) No coupons allowed formore than 1 child, as it is already discounted.

APRIL SHOWERS Saturday, April 22, 6-9pmA shower of different fast and easy foods is onthe menu tonight. Let it rain new and fun recipesfor you to make. Mini Chicken and BroccoliPot Pies, Chopped Salad, Sour Patch Grapes,Chocolate Tower Nachos

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER?Saturday, May 20, 6-9pm We all like breakfast food. Turn your typical breakfastfood into a quick dinner meal with an interesting twist!Waffle Egg and Sausage Tacos, Tater Tot Hash Browns,Frozen Fruity Yogurt Bites, Peachy Fruit Salad

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!!!!! Saturday, June 24, 6-9pmSchool is finally out and Summer time begins. Have funtraveling, swimming, carnivals, and just plain fun. Enjoya few fun recipes to make. That’s a Wrap (Smoked Turkeyand Cheese Wrap), You are a Smart Cookie (ZucchiniChocolate Chip Cookies), Smarty Pants (Cucumber BlueberrySalad ), Hope you Dig Your Summer (Vanilla PuddingCrushed Graham Crackers)

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Trying to plan your child’s birthday party? Let us do the work for you! Call today for more information andto book your party.

FUN!The Cooking School offers an approved Scout cooking program, that has been revised in accordance withthe new scout program. What a fun way to worktoward your cooking badges!

PLEASE CALL THE COOKING SCHOOLS FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

BIRTHDAYPARTIES AT THE COOKING SCHOOL ARE

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER?Saturday, May 20, 6-9pm We all like breakfast food. Turn your typical breakfastfood into a quick dinner meal with an interesting twist!Waffle Egg and Sausage Tacos, Tater Tot Hash Browns,Frozen Fruity Yogurt Bites, Peachy Fruit Salad

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!!!!! Saturday, June 24, 6-9pmSchool is finally out and Summer time begins. Have funtraveling, swimming, carnivals, and just plain fun. Enjoya few fun recipes to make. That’s a Wrap (Smoked Turkeyand Cheese Wrap), You are a Smart Cookie (ZucchiniChocolate Chip Cookies), Smarty Pants (Cucumber BlueberrySalad ), Hope you Dig Your Summer (Vanilla PuddingCrushed Graham Crackers)

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To purchase a gift certificate for an Amherst class/classes call:515-2000 or to purchase a giftcertificate for an West Senecaclass/ classes 517-3006.

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COOK’S CORNER - RECIPES

Cook’s Corner

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Please call Grace Hanusinat the TOPS Cooking School,

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Triple Berry Pie with Oatmeal Crust Crust Ingredients:2 cups quick oatmeal1/4 cup brown sugar3 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda1 cup butter softened

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix crust ingredients together until crumbly. Save some for topping.Place in 2 pie pans; press down on bottom and on sides. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove.Spread fruit over crust; top with saved crust topping. Bake about 40 minutes, until fruit is bubbly,and topping is browned. Cool pies. Serve at room temperature with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

* Recipe works with any combination of these 3 out of these 4 berry types: blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or raspberries.Crust mixture makes two pies

Fruit Filling:1 pint blueberries, washed 1 pint raspberries, washed1 pint strawberries, washed and cut in halfExtra sugar for fruit--- 1/3 to 1/2 cup, dependingon sweetness of fruitMinute tapioca, if needed for thickening of fruit(follow directions on box)

EAT TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT Drew Hemler, RDN, CDN - Amherst • Laura Gill, MS, RD, CDN - West Seneca

FAMILY COOKS TOGETHER (Hands-on) FAMILY/KIDS 7 & UP Sarah Stimpson, RD, CDN

These classes will be geared to all family members, starting at age 7. Children ages7 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In years past, family time was alwaysspent around the dinner table, where conversations would be personal in nature,where families could feel close to each other. Family life today is all too busy, withless time spent on families eating meals together, more time going to the nearest fastfood place. If each family member had a role in getting a healthy meal on the dinner table, there would be more time available to stay home and enjoy the meal together.Let us help you start getting back to family basics, while enjoying the healthy mealthat you helped to prepare! (Please wear/bring closed toed shoes like sneakers; hair must be pulled back if long.) No sandals are allowedin the Cooking School for safety reasons.These classes are covered under the Healthy Lifestyle classes. All Insurance inform-ation will be needed for all attending, and will be taken when you reserve the class, along with your credit card information. The cost without covered Insurance for the Family Cooks classes is $30 peradult,$16 per child ages 13 and under. PEANUT AND DAIRY FREE FAVORITESFriday, April 21, 6-8:30pm AmherstMonday, April 24, 6-8:30pm West SenecaJoin Sarah in preparing some great allergen free recipes for your family. Avoidingpeanuts and dairy can be difficult for families but learn some easy tips on foodsthe whole family can still enjoy. Homemade Granola Bars*, Dairy Free Ranch Dip with Vegetables*, Homemade Pizza, Dairy Free Carrot Cake

SPICE UP YOUR HEALTH; MEXICAN STYLE!Friday, May 5, 6-8:30pm AmherstFriday, May 19, 6-8:30pm West SenecaCome celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Sarah with an antioxidant packed Mexicanmenu that will be sure to be a hit with the entire family! Learn about the healthbenefits of herbs and spices and how you can incorporate them into your mealsat home. Crispy Vegetable Quesadillas*, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Burrito Bowls,Spicy Mexican Brownies*

LET’S CELEBRATE NATIONAL VEGGIE DAY!Friday, June 2, 6-8:30pm AmherstFriday, June 16, 6-8:30pm West SenecaJune 17th is National Veggie Day! Learn the benefitsof eating the rainbow and ways to eat colorful fruitsand vegetables at home throughout the summer!Sample easy, kid friendly recipes that are a greatway to help them eat more fruits and vegetables!Marble Berry Smoothie*, Rainbow Veggie Pocket,Beef and Broccoli Bowl, Chocolate Cherry Cookies*

These great classes taught by a Registered Dietitian are covered in part by select local Health Insurance Companies. (Please call the Cooking School for details). Come join us to learn how to make good lifestyle choices. Included in each class is information and handouts on the class topic, along with a generous sampling of each recipe made. Some classes offer product samples as well.

Your Healthy LifestyleYOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE NUTRITION EXPERTS We have a staff of Registered Dietitians and nutrition experts who teachall of the Your Healthy Lifestyle classes at the Cooking Schools.

Laura Gill, MS, RD, CDN Sarah Stimpson, RD, CDNDrew Hemler, RDN, CDN

SIMPLE SWAPS TO LOWER CHOLESTEROLTuesday, April 18, 6-8:30pm AmherstThursday, April 6, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personWhat we eat greatly contributes to our health, especially when it comes to our hearts. Saturated fat, and added sugar and salt are the major dietary culprits of heart disease, but with some simple substitutions, you can feel better about what’s on your dinner plate. Join us to learn and taste heart-healthy replacements that lower cholesterol and make our hearts happy! Heart Healthy Garlic Bread*, Fat-Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes*, Turkey Meatballs, Chocolate Peanut Butter “Ice Cream”*

WEIGHING IN ON HEART HEALTHTuesday, May 23, 6-8:30pm AmherstThursday, May 11, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca $30 per personOur waistlines can greatly impact our risk for heart disease. Weight management may seem challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Let our nutrition experts teach you simple ways to reduce calories in order to help achieve a healthy weight and heart. Come try a delicious menu that’s heavy on flavor, yet light in calories. Roasted Garlic & Chive Dip*, Pineapple Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries*, Sliced Apples with Date Caramel*

PROTECTING YOUR HEART WITH FIBER*Wednesday, June 7, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, June 20, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personMost of us fall short on meeting our daily fiber needs. Dietary fiber hosts several health benefits, including the protection of a healthy heart and combatting heart disease. What is fiber and why is it “heart healthy”? What foods have fiber? How can I ensure I get enough fiber every day? Join us to find out! Ranched-Up Hummus*, RoastedZesty Summer Squash*,Lentil “Meat” Loaf*,Easy BlueberryCobbler*

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

DIABETIC COOKING Drew Hemler, RDN, CDN - Amherst • Laura Gill, MS, RD, CDN - West Seneca

EAT WELL, STAY FIT Sarah Stimpson. RD, CDN

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF CARBSWednesday, April 26, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, April 18, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personSometimes we hear that carbohydrates are ‘bad’ for us, but we need this important food group to maintain our health. The newest research notes that people with diabetes – as well as the general population – benefit from a moderate, not low, carb intake. Join our cooking class and you’ll learn how to incorporate carbohydrates in a healthy, balanced way. As we all know, beans, potatoes, pasta, and bread are some well-loved carbs!Greek Bean Salad,* Sweet Potato Salad,* Chicken Stroganoff, Gluten Free Banana Bread*

LIMITING SODIUMWednesday, May 17, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, May 16, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personFor people with diabetes, controlling blood pressure is important in preventing, delaying, and minimizing microvascular damage that affects eyes, nerves, and more. Come to this cooking class to learn how to cookup some healthy recipes that won’t raise our blood pressure or skyrocket our blood sugar. The foods we will try are lower sodium variations of their salty counterparts. Herb Tomato Soup*, Pinto Bean Nachos,* Asian-Style Meatballs, Healthy Snack Mix*

SUMMER BLUES: DIABETES & DEPRESSIONThursday, June 22, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, June 27, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personAre you feeling down about your diabetes management? Maybe struggling with keeping balance between life stressors and blood glucose control? Well join us and we will show you healthful ways to manage your stress with healthful recipes that will have your mind at ease and your belly pleased. Mango Cucumber Soup,* Blueberry BBQ Chicken, LemonCilantro Slaw,* Blue BananaSmoothie*

LIGHTEN UP EASTER AND LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUTDIETARY FATSFriday, April 7, 6-8:30pm AmherstMonday, April 10, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personJoin Sarah in sampling some delicious recipes your family can enjoy for Easter that are lighter in calories and fat. Learn the latest research on dietary fats and discuss how much fat your body needs, which fats to eat more of, and which fats to eat less of. Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, Mustard Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes and Green Beans*, and Chocolate Pudding Fudge Cake*

NAVIGATING THE NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANSMonday, May 8, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, May 2, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per person Come enjoy and sample recipes that are quick and easy favorites. These recipes are loaded with great produce. Join Sarah in learning all about the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations. She will break down what you need to know to keep your family eating well. Cauliflower Wings with Buffalo Yogurt Dip*, Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Fried Rice*, Strawberry Shortcake*

BENEFITS OF DAIRY FOR OPTIMAL HEALTHMonday, June 12, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, June 6, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per person June is National Dairy month! Let’s celebrate with some great recipes that utilize NYS dairy products. We will discuss the health benefitsof eating dairy products, how much dairy you should eat per dayand the different types of dairy available. Berry Smoothie Bowl*, Kale Caesar Salad, Cauliflower and Hamburger Casserole, Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Squares*

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EASTER BRUNCH, ITALIAN STYLE! Culinary Instructor Susan VernonWednesday, April 12, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, April 11, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personEaster is a much celebrated holiday within the Italian culture. Great food and family is all you need to celebrate this holiday along with the dawn of a new spring. Why not do a brunch this year the Italian way and mangia like never before! Panetone French Toast, (Italian Sweet Bread), Pork Sausage, Fennel and Asiago Cheese Strata, Italian Baked Eggs with Pancetta, Tomatoes and Basil

LET’S MAKE TORTILLAS – OLE!Culinary Instructor Karen GoldFriday, April 28, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, April 25, 6- 8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personThere’s nothing better than the smell and taste of fresh made tortillas from scratch! I learned this skill from my neighbors in Brownsville, TX, and it’s easier than you think! We will make both flour and corn tortillas and use them in a couple of dishes too! Puffy Tacos, Tortilla Chips with Fresh Salsa, Fruit Filled Dessert with Flour Tortillas

RAVIOLI- LET’S ROCK AND ROLL! Culinary Instructor Susan VernonTuesday, May 2, 6-8:30pm AmherstWednesday, May 17, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personLet’s learn how to roll out dough and make our own homemade sweet and savory ravioli using one dough! These recipes are easy to execute and versatile for any type of party or gathering. Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Ravioli with Easy Al Fredo, Pork and Ricotta Ravioli with Butter Sage Sauce, Fried Apple Tufted Ravioli with Lemon Glaze

CHINESE BUFFET MADE AT HOME! Culinary Instructor Susan VernonWednesday, May 10, 6-8:30pm AmherstWednesday, May 31, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personLet’s create your favorite buffet foods in one class. This class will teach you all those Chinese secrets to a perfect Chinese buffet! Pork Fried Rice, Sesame Orange Chicken, Crab Rangoon, Asian Sorbet with Almond Cookie Crumbs

BACKYARD MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION! Culinary Instructor Karen GoldThursday, May 18, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, May 23, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personIf you’re like me, you can’t wait to pull out the patio furniture and the grill and have a few people over to celebrate the first outdoor picnic! This class includes tips and tricks with every dish. Please join me in learning how to make a few of my family’s personal favorites! Buffalo Style Deviled Eggs, Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Mouthwatering-Tender-Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs, Mom’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICNIC DAY Culinary Instructor Karen GoldFriday, June 9, 6-8:30pm AmherstTuesday, June 13, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personLet’s gather a few friends, family, all the kids and head to the park! And don’t forget the FOOD!! There’s nothing better than enjoying all kinds of great dishes – GOURMET STYLE – come out of the cooler! It doesn’t always have to be hot dogs and potato chips. Roasted Green Bean/Apple/Bacon Salad, Summertime Rice & Veggie Salad, Easy Baked Chicken Bites with Dipping Sauce, Strawberry-RhubarbHand Pies

Hands-on Adult ClassesThe adult classes are designed for adults aged 18 yrs. and up for safety reasons. Any children aged 16 -17 yrs.old may come accompanied by an adult, but may not operate any small appliances. Children aged 16 and undermay sign up for the Family Cooks classes with an adult or our Future Chef classes without an adult. Thank you foryour understanding. PLEASE WEAR LOAFER TYPE SHOE/SNEAKERS. SANDALS are not allowed forsafety reasons. Please come with hair pulled back if long.

VIVE LA FRANCE!Culinary Instructor Susan VernonWednesday, June 14, 6-8:30pm AmherstFriday, June 9, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personYes, this is a French cooking class! No, French cooking is not too difficult. Susan has compiled great recipes that will scream gourmet but will be easy to execute and delicious to even the most finicky of eaters!! Field Green Salad with Homemade French Dressing and Spicy Croutons, Pome de Terre Frites (fresh cut potatoes), Coq Au Vin, French Quarter Beignetswith Raspberry Sauce

BACKYARD CLAM BAKE BASH Culinary Instructor Karen GoldTuesday, June 27, 6-8:30pm AmherstFriday, June 30, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personIf you’ve ever been afraid to prepare fresh clams this class will change your mind forever! Karen will explain the differences in clams, when you should buy them, and how to cook them.Hope to see you all at the bash! Steamed Clams in Wine Sauce w/Crusty Bread, Spicy Corn Fritters w/Spicy Aioli, Tortellini Salad, Warm Berry Sauce on Homemade Cinnamon Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream

CHICKEN MEDLEYCulinary Instructor Susan VernonFriday, June 30, 6-8:30pm AmherstFriday, June 23, 6-8:30pm West Seneca$30 per personLove chicken but want to learn new ways to prepare it?Here are three recipes that will use that chicken and create totally different dishes! Chicken Masala, Singapore Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli, Thai Red Curry Chicken

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Bring the tasty goodness of Cooper Sharp to life in your own cooking! Learn from Chef Cooper himself how to incorporate this favorite deli cheese into your meal plan with four mouth-watering Cooper recipes. With its unique sharp flavor and greatmelt-ability, Cooper Sharp is sureto make your meals something toremember. Cheese Stuffed SweetPotato Bites, Cooper Cheese PhillyDip, Grilled Mediterranean Pizza,Cheese Stuffed Burgers

COOPER CHEESE PRESENTS

Culinary Instructor Chef CooperWednesday, June 21, 6-8:30pm Amherst(No West Seneca Class)$30 per person

REGIONAL COOKING SCHOOL MANAGERGRACE HANUSINGrace is our Regional Cooking School Manager for Amherst and West Seneca. She is located at Tops Cooking School in Amherst. Her culinary background includes working as a line cook and Sous Chef in many area restaurants.In 1995, she placed second in the New York Division of The National Beef Cook off Contest, with her Beef and Barley Mulligan recipe. Her Onion Soup recipe was featured in the Buffalo News by Janice Okin, food critic. Grace has appeared on local TV shows and events, and does live cooking demos, while promoting the Cooking School. She coordinates with Instructors/companies and writes the calendar each quarter, schedules the classes, manages and supervises day to day operations of the Cooking Schools in Amherst and West Seneca as well.

COORDINATORNOREEN MALLIANoreen is our Cooking School Coordinator for the West Seneca Cooking School. She comes to us with a background in restaurant operation, with 29 years’ experience. Noreen and her husband Sal owned Sal Franco’s Restaurant in Orchard Park, where Noreen worked in various positions. Noreen schedules the customers and manages day to day operations of the cooking school in West Seneca.

KIDS INSTRUCTOR LINDA DUNCANBeing a mother of 5 has given Linda lots of experience with children. Linda teaches the kid’s classes, Scout programs and birthday partiesin West Seneca. She also teaches the special needs population.

CULINARY & KIDS INSTRUCTOR KAREN GOLDKaren has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show as a result of winning 1st Place for Polish Placek at the Buffalo Polish Heritage Festival. She’s gone on to win additional 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons for various other Polish dishes. She was selected as The Buffalo News Cook of the Month for preparing authentic Mexican cuisine which she learned while living in South Texas for 23 years. Karen has won numerous other blue, red, and white ribbons at the Erie County Fair in canning and double crust pies. Karen teaches adult classes, the future chef classes, birthday parties and Scouts in Amherst.

CULINARY INSTRUCTOR JUDY HANDZLIKJudy has semi-retired as a Kids Instructor from the Amherst Cooking School, but she still keeps busy designing the kid’s menus for all theKids Kitchen classes.

KIDS INSTRUCTOR ASHLEE LIPKAAshlee is a Family and Consumer Science teacher in the Sweet Home Middle School. She also has a background in the Culinary Arts.Ashlee will be teaching the kid’s winter, spring and summer camps,and occasional birthday parties as well in Amherst. We welcomeher to the Cooking School.

KIDS INSTRUCTOR CAMILLE SUSZEKCamille is our new Little Chef Instructor for the Amherst Cooking School, replacing Judy. She also assists classes at the West Seneca school. Her love and patience for this age group makes her a perfect candidate for this position.

CULINARY INSTRUCTOR SUSAN VERNONSusan started as one of our Amherst cooking school assistants and comes from a long line of family cooks. Although second generation Italian, Susan is a self-proclaimed food explorer. She seeks out different cooking techniques from all the different cultures of the world. Her motto is anything can be prepared with the proper technique and ingredients. Susan teaches adult and the Aspiring Chef classes in Amherst.

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Registration is Easy and Convenient!We are able to take payment over the phone using your credit card. To register for a cookingclass at either our Amherst TOPS or- West Seneca TOPS, please note the following:

To register by phone:

• Call the TOPS Cooking School in Amherst at 716-515-2000 or the TOPS Cooking School in West Seneca at 716-517-3006.

• You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register by phone using your credit card. Card cannot be debit/credit unless you will have sufficient money in your account 2 business days before your class — card must have a VISA/MasterCard/American Express/ Discover logo. Please have your credit card ready when calling. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON OUR VOICEMAIL. We will call you back promptly for your payment information.

• The best way to register for classes is to call The Cooking School during business hours. Registration is easy. Just call The Cooking School that you want to attend or stop by during the day when shopping, and we will be glad to register you. We discourage paying for classes ahead of time in the event the class is not held. Your credit card will not be charged until two business days before the class. If you wish to pay by cash the day of the class, please tell us when registering so your credit card is not charged. You must come in before the class starts to pick up your registration form and take it up to the service desk to pay. Pre-registration for all classes is recommended at least five days in advance, as the class may be full or canceled for low attendance after that time.

Cancellation Policy• If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute in your place, except for Your Health classes. The substitute must have approved health insurance coverage given to us before the class or you will be charged in full for the class.

• TOPS reserves the right to change any menu or instructor or to cancel any class at their discretion. The Cooking School will make every attempt to notify students of cancellations. Please document your reservations, as we do not call you unless the class is cancelled. We ask for a confirmation call back to us in that case.

• In order to better prepare for our classes and to better serve our customers, we now require three business days’ advance notice if you cannot attend a class, as your credit card will be charged the next day. No refunds will be made after that time. Just call The Cooking School and leave your name and the date of the class you are canceling. We will call to confirm. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Cancelling a class at the last minute may put us in a position to cancel the entire class if we have less than 6 customers.

Both schools are handicapped accessible.

CouponsA maximum of 6 coupons are allowed per family party/person per year. You MUST tell us thatyou have a coupon AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, so we can register you and charge your card accordingly which is 2 business days before the class. You must pay by credit card if you havea coupon for the adult classes, and the coupon must be brought in the day of the class, in orderto get the discount. If you forget your coupon, you will be charged the full price. Thank you foryour cooperation.

Register Early!Some classes fill quickly and others may not be held due to low registration.

Grace HanusinRegional Cooking School Manager3980 Maple Road / N. BaileyAmherst, NY 14226716-515-2000

Noreen MalliaCooking School Coordinator355 Orchard Park RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224716-517-3006

General Information and EtiquetteIn hands-on participation classes, students should wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes. You may not wear open-toe shoes or sandals. This is for your protection and safety. We provide full-length bib aprons for use during class.

For health and safety reasons any food prepared in the cooking school must be eaten in class with the exception of take home classes as stated, thank you for your understanding.

Please silence all cell phones and pagers when classes are in session. Please keep talking to a minimum so that others may hear the instructors during class. Small children are not allowed in adult classes. If you need to use your cell phone, please exit The Cooking School while talking. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive to give you the best classes possible.

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Class Registration

Do you have a culinary background? Do you have an outgoingpersonality and a desire to teach? Tops Cooking Schools arecurrently looking for Chefs/Cooks to teach cooking classes in Amherst and West Seneca. Culinary students are welcome! We are also hiring Assistants to assist the classes. We offera state-of-the-art cooking school with Viking appliances, in a friendly atmosphere.

Calling All Chefs,Cooks & Assistants!

Please call Grace Hanusin, at 515-2000 for more info and to schedule an interview.

Save the Dates!KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS

CAMP 1Tuesday, July 11 - Thursday, July 13, 10am to 1pmCAMP 2Tuesday, August 1 - Thursday, August 3, 10am to 1pm

for Future Chefs Ages 7 & Up CLASS DATES Tuesday, July 18 - Friday, July 21, 10am to 1:30pm

See inside pages 3 & 4

Culinary Programfor Aspiring Chefs Ages 12 & Up

ClassesFill-Up FastSo Register

Today!

MORE DETAILS ON ALL CAMP CLASSES TO COME!Only $85 For All 3 Days!

Only $200 For All 4 Days! Amherst School Only!