Trying to think of that perfect gift for the "foodie" in your life, how about an afternoon with two-time James Beard Award finalist and Julia Child Award winner for Cooking Teacher of the Year, Raghavan Iyer?  We invite you to join Raghavan for a special afternoon exploring and celebrating the bold and distinct flavors found throughout India as he shares the vibrant flavors and exciting combinations of contemporary Indian cuisine.

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11AM Saturday, January 16, 2010
Introduction to Indian Cooking $75

Never has a cuisine been more intimidating than that of India. The plethora of spices, herbs, legumes, and other grains is enough to make your head spin. Join Raghavan Iyer, CCP as he gently leads you down his very own yellow brick road with recipes from his acclaimed cookbook The Turmeric Trail. You will be introduced to basic spices, cooking techniques, and simple recipes.

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11AM Saturday, February 13, 2010
Curry Romance $75

Share a sensuous afternoon of vibrant flavors and heady aromas as one of the nation’s top, award-winning culinary educators of Indian cuisine unveils scintillating curries from his latest 660 Curries (Workman, 2008) that was named in the top cookbooks of 2008 by the NY Times, National Public Radio, Boston Globe, Food and Wine, Barnes and Noble and the winner of the World Gourmand Award for Best Asian Cookbook in the USA.

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11AM Saturday, March 6, 2010
Crazy About Curry – 660 Curries $75

Come spend an afternoon filled with vivid flavors, seasonal ingredients, and unexpected combinations as you savor India’s seemingly infinite art of curry making. Join Raghavan Iyer, CCP, one of the nation’s top culinary instructors, for a memorable experience as he presents spectacular curries from his just-released book 660 Curries (Workman, 2008). The menu for this class:

Flame-Toasted Lentil Wafers with Shredded Cucumbers Soused in Yogurt and Fresh Mint
Spiced Lamb Chops with a Fenugreek Sauce
Okra with Potatoes and Tomato
Buttery Spinach and Red Onions Stewed with Basmati Rice
Pineapple-Golden Raisins with Red Chiles over premium ice cream

Please call Johanna at 612.338.1510 after 2pm Tuesday-Saturday to make reservations.
Space is very limited. Prepayment is required and no cancellations/refunds accepted.

Raghavan will be hosting monthly cooking classes, please email Jennifer if you would like more information on upcoming classes.