Phillis Carey - The Casual Gourmet

Phillis Carey Cooks!!

  January and February Cooking Classes 2017

     To register for classes, 

    email to philliscarey@aol.com (best method)

   or call (760) 942-1756

     No need to pay ahead—

     Payment is due at the class!

Classes held at the

Solana Beach Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive * Solana Beach, CA 92075

or at the Encinitas Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

1221 Encinitas Blvd. * Encinitas, CA 92024

or at The La Jolla Community Center

6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037  

Warming Winter Soups   1/16/17 in Encinitas   6 pm $49

Winter Comfort food is here with these nourishing main dish soups.  They are easy to make and can be mostly made ahead as well.

Creamy Leek and Onion Soup with Smoky Ham;

Tex-Mex Shrimp Tortilla Soup;

Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Coconut Milk and Toasted Garlic Naan;

BBQ Chicken Soup with Red Onions, Gouda Cheese and Cilantro;

Blueberry Cheesecake Bread Pudding with Blueberry Sauce.

Winter Italian Flavors   1/23/17 in Solana Beach      6 pm     $49

     or 1/24/17 in La Jolla   11:30 am     $45 members/$50 non-members   

Except for dessert (and who doesn’t want to splurge on dessert) these dishes are as healthy as they are hearty and delicious.

Winter Minestrone with Parmesan, Spinach, White Beans and Pasta with

Sun-Dried Tomato, Provolone and Rosemary Muffins;

Chicken Marsala with Prosciutto and Mushrooms and Roasted Peppery Cauliflower;

Brined Tuscan Pork Tenderloin with Winter Spinach/Basil Pesto Spaghetti Squash;

Dark Chocolate and Pear Cake with Browned Butter.

Surf and Turf Valentine’s Day Celebration    2/6/17 in Encinitas  6 pm    $55

Strawberry St. Germain Champagne Cocktail;

Crab Cakes with Creamy Brandy Shrimp Sauce;

Filet Mignon with Cherry and Rosemary Port Sauce;

Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onion Cheese;

Sugar Snap and Tiny Pea Toss with Fresh Thyme;

Strawberry Cassata with Limoncello Ricotta Cream Filling.

Hearty and Healthy Sheet Pan Suppers    2/20/17 in Encinitas  6 pm    $49

          or 2/21/17 in La Jolla  11:30 am    $45 members/$50 non-members

Chimichurri Chicken and Potatoes with Roasted Red Peppers;

Vietnamese Seasoned Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts;

Skirt Steak with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Broccolini and White Beans;

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli with Cherry Tomatoes;

Roasted Pineapple with Honey, Pistachios, Crème Fraiche and Mint.

Sensational Shrimp                   2/27/17 in Solana Beach   6 pm    $54

Sautéed Shrimp Cocktail with Avocados, Olives and Fresh Lime;

Thai Lemon Shrimp Toss with Sweet Chili Sauce, Coconut Milk, Lime Leaves and Jasmine Rice;

Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Risotto with Fresh Basil;

Tequila Lime Shrimp Pasta with Feta Cheese;

Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake.