Good fish is fresh fish, but it is hard to come by in the Midwest.  Learn how to make a delicious court bouillon for the oven or grill; oven fry up a frozen fillet; taste some simple and mouth watering sauces to make your seafood memorable.

Mix together vegetables, fruits, greens, grains, herbs and spices, and simmer.  Serve over couscous or rice.  Come explore the rich and vibrant recipes of the ancient Eastern Mediterranean cooking styles.

Tomatillo sauce on grilled pork loin; chili, corn, rice pilaf; fresh salsas and more all can be made in your kitchen and taste as good as your favorite restaurant (or better).  We'll make and eat some delicious recipes and offer many good references for your libraries.

Grilling food is one of the most pleasurable ways to cook meat and vegetables; maybe it is because of the wonderful aromas, sizzling sounds, or because you are outside enjoying nature while cooking. We will grill a variety of meats and vegetables, learn how to start the fire without lighter fluid, and discuss a variety of marinades.  Come dressed to go outside rain or shine.

So many rich and flavorful meals can be made without meat.  Gather some delicious recipes and good references to enhance your weekly meal planning and your cookbook libraries.  We'll start with a delicious vegetarian stock to be used for many different delicious soups.

We'll make some fresh pasta and some delicious sauces from a basic fresh red sauce to rich cheese sauces, to the best basil pesto in the Midwest!  Bring your appetite.

Pick it fresh from the Potager garden, cook it, and savor the deliciousness.  We will make savory herb and vegetable sauces to serve over fish, pasta, polenta and more.

What is summer without Barbecue?   We will make an entire meal including dessert on the grill.  Take home recipes for marinades, poaching fish, grilling meats and vegetables and more.  Come dressed for outside, rain or shine.

Delicious Barbecue and Cajun feast dishes will be explored today.  Bring your appetite; Michael will be sure to make his favorite jambalaya, etouffee, gumbo, and maybe some pralines.

We will warm up the garden center with some delicious stocks, soups and stews.  What a wonderful way to cook some of our last of the season produce into hearty meals.  Dress warm and bring your appetite.