The SideDish Newsletter Vol 8, 2008

Volume 08 - 2008

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Five Tantalizing Ideas for This Year’s Holiday Party

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start planning this year’s big bash. Whether you’re planning a holiday party for your office, family, friends or clients, Parties That Cook has the perfect hands-on cooking event that will surprise, entertain, and delight your guests long after the last bite!

Host your celebration in a polished kitchen space, dramatic winery location, or your own home in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Chicagoland. From securing the venue to putting away the dishes, Parties That Cook will take care of everything!

Five Cooking Parties That Spread Holiday Cheer
Sumptuous Small Plates – Gourmet meal of appetizers
Kitchen Challenge – Iron Chef-style cooking competition
Chef’s Table – Four-course meal with formal dining service
Feast of Chocolate and Cheese – Cooking class pairing chocolate with cheese
Ultimate Kitchen Challenge – Facilitated team building workshop plus competition

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Parmesan and Herb Crusted Filet Mignon Recipe

Arm yourself for the chilly air with Fall recipe favorite Parmesan Herb Crusted Filet Mignon. A generous coating of homemade breadcrumbs elevated with parmesan, anchovies, garlic and herbs offers a beguiling crunch to a perfectly seared steak. As your filet rests, whip up a decadent red wine reduction to drizzle delicately (or pour liberally) upon your masterpiece.

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Tantalizing Market Tapas Series in San Francisco
TODAY, September 10 @ Ferry Building
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Join Parties That Cook & CUESA for this sizzling summer cooking series. Farmers Market expert and Chef PTC Chef John Silva shares his tips for selecting and cooking fresh summer ingredients. Grab an apron for a hands-on cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to cook appetizer recipes with Californian-International flair. Vegetarian options available. $45 per guest.
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Tantalizing Market Tapas Series in San Francisco
Wednesday, September 17 @ Ferry Building
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Join Parties That Cook & CUESA for this sizzling summer cooking series. Farmers Market expert and Chef PTC Chef John Silva shares his tips for selecting and cooking fresh summer ingredients. Grab an apron for a hands-on cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to cook appetizer recipes with Californian-International flair. Vegetarian options available. $45 per guest.
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Gourmet Dating for Singles in San Francisco
Sunday, September 21 @ Sur La Table Union Square
6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Gourmet Dating Kitchen Challenge is an upscale culinary event, where singles meet and compete in teams to create the best gourmet meal from a basket of "secret ingredients." Singles sit down to enjoy their meal with new friends (or maybe a romance), while prizes are awarded to the team with the evening’s best dish. $95 per guest.
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Gourmet Dating for Singles in Chicago
Thursday, September 25 @ Calphalon Culinary Center
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Parties That Cook turns up the heat with Gourmet Dating, an upscale culinary event where singles learn cooking techniques, eat delectable food, and meet other fun singles. Each team works on a recipe from the evening's international tapas menu, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music. $75 per guest.
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Sumptuous Small Plates in Menlo Park
Tuesday, October 7 @ Draeger’s Menlo Park
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Learn cooking techniques while preparing an array of international gourmet appetizer dishes with hands-on instruction from Executive Chef Bibby Gignilliat. Tapas menu includes recipes for Lettuce Cups Filled with Gingery Pork and Shiitake Mushrooms and Cornmeal Hush Puppies with Jalapeno Marmalade. $75 per guest.
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Sumptuous Small Plates in Danville
Tuesday, October 7 @ Draeger’s Danville
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Learn cooking techniques while preparing an array of international gourmet appetizer dishes with hands-on instruction from Executive Chef Bibby Gignilliat. Tapas menu includes recipes for Mini Gyros Pita Pockets with Grilled Lamb & Tzatziki Sauce and Cornbread Tartlets with Ricotta and Tomatoes. $75 per guest.
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Just in time for the holidays! Receive $200 off when you book a cooking party, holiday party or team building event by October 31. Our stove is filling up fast – to reserve your date, call 1-888-907-COOK or email info@partiesthatcook.com. Be sure to mention The SideDish Special coupon. Not valid with other discounts.

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Executive Chef Bibby Gignilliat is Cooking & Entertaining Expert for Kenmore’s Make-It-Simple Team. Check out the recently launched website for in-depth articles and dozens of Gignilliat’s simply elegant recipes like Soy-Marinated Flank Steak with Cilantro-Sesame Pesto and Coconut Butter Cake with Mango-Blueberry Compote.

See Bibby’s content on the Kenmore Make-It-Simple Website

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Parties That Cook Gift Certificates - Now Available!

Surprise the cook in your life with a gift certificate for a private cooking party by Parties That Cook! Choose from a variety of events and seasonal menus, or select a dollar amount and leave it up to the recipient to plan their own exclusive cooking extravaganza! Gift certificates make wonderful presents for birthdays, holidays, weddings, retirement, graduation, employee appreciation and corporate gifts. Cooking class gift certificates are also available for our Gourmet Dating Singles events.

Order Gift Certificates by phone or email: 888-907-COOK or info@partiesthatcook.com

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Parties That Cook is seeking service-oriented individuals who share our passion for cooking and entertaining. Positions available include Lead Chefs, Sous Chefs and Servers.

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