Phillis Carey - The Casual Gourmet

             





















       
            

Phillis Carey Cooks!!

July, August, September and October 2018 

To register for classes, 

    email to philliscarey@aol.com (best method)

or call (760) 942-1756

No need to pay ahead—Payment’s due at the class!

                           

                                 Classes held at: 

ENCINITAS Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

1221 Encinitas Blvd.  Encinitas, CA 92024

      SOLANA BEACH Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyl

                 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.    Solana Beach, CA 92075

                        The LA JOLLA Community Center

                               6811 La Jolla Blvd.     La Jolla, CA 92037

“No Cook” Warm Weather Sauces      

       for Grilled Entrees                         
Monday, July 9 at 6 pm in Encinitas          $53
Tuesday, July 10 at 11:30 am in La Jolla    $55

Gazpacho Salsa on Reverse-Grilled Top Sirloin with a Smoked Paprika Rub;

Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts with Green Harissa;

Fresh Summer Tomato Sauce with Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Basil, Kalamata Olives and Feta;

Grilled Salmon Fillets with Sweet Mustard Sauce on Sautéed Spicy Spinach;

Fresh Raspberry Panna Cotta.

Burger Time                                          
Monday, July 16 at 6 pm in Solana Beach   $53

Jalapeno Popper, Bacon Wrapped Burgers with Cilantro on a Brioche Bun;

Korean BBQ Sauced Burger with Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw on a Sesame Bun;

Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta, Kalamata Olives and Yogurt Dill Spread on Pita Bread;

Bacon-Beef Burger with Grilled Onions and Catalina Dressing on a Ciabatta Roll;

Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies.

Summery Low Carb Cooking               
Monday, July 23 at 6 pm in Encinitas           $53
Tuesday, July 24 at 6 pm in La Jolla       $55

Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries with Lemon-Pepper Ranch Dressing;

Tequila Marinated Skirt Steak Carne Asada Tacos with Cheese Wafer “Tortillas”;

Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto, Chicken, Black Olives and Heirloom Tomatoes

With Cheesy Garlic Flatbread;

Lemon Butter-Basted Salmon with Dill Beurre Blanc;

Addictive Chocolate Chip Walnut Meringue Cookies.

  

Summer Chicken Hot Off the Grill       
Monday, July 30 at 6 pm in Encinitas                  $53
Tuesday, July 31 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Strawberry, Bacon and Grilled Chicken Salad with a Ginger-Orange Dressing, Pecans and

Goat Cheese;

Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken Breasts with Creamy Black Beans;

Indian-Spiced Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mango Raita;

Buffalo-Style Grilled Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Sauce and Cooling Watermelon

and Jicama Salad with a Citrus Dressing;

Fresh Raspberry Ricotta Cake.

Fresh Summer Cooking                       
Monday, August 6 at 6 pm in Encinitas       $53  

Tuesday, August 7 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Parmesan with Fresh Basil and Fontina;

Bacon and Fresh Tomato Tart with Cheddar Topping and a Buttery Crust;

Lemony Brined Chicken Breasts with Fresh Tarragon Blackberry Relish;

Cowboy Shrimp, Pinto Beans and Bacon on Fresh Corn Grits;

Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Quesadillas with Strawberry Sauce.

Labor Day Party Time                           
Monday, August 13 at 6 pm in Solana Beach  $55
Tuesday, August 14 at 6 pm in La Jolla          $55

Watermelon Sangria with Blueberry Float;

Cheesy Shrimp Garlic Bread;

Greek Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak with Garlic Yogurt Sauce;

BLT Salad with Grilled Corn and Buttermilk Parmesan Dressing;

Grilled Potato Salad with Red Onion-Parsley Vinaigrette Topped with Salt and Vinegar Chips;

Coconut Cream Chocolate Ice Box Cake with Almonds.

Country Cooking Around the USA      
Monday, August 20 at 6 pm in Encinitas       $54
Tuesday, August 21 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Tex-Mex Rubbed Flank Steak with Chili Lime Cowboy Caviar and Crunchy Fritos;

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Alabama White BBQ Sauce;

Maine Blueberry Pinot Noir BBQ Sauced Pork Tenderloin;

Kansas City Baby Back Ribs with a Brown Sugar Rub and Smoky BBQ Sauce;

St. Louis Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake.

Learn-a-Lunch—Fall is in the Air                                  
Thursday, September 6 at Noon in Encinitas  $43

White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup with Chives;

Maple Balsamic Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin;

Warm Roasted Mushroom and Green Bean Farro Salad;

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Torte.

Autumn in Wine Country           
Monday, September 10 at 6 pm in Encinitas                $55
Tuesday, September 11 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Sparkling Amaretto Sours;

Puff Pastries with Seared Pears, Prosciutto, Arugula and Blue Cheese;

Filet Mignon with Buttery Horseradish Mustard Sauce with

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms;

Fennel Crusted Salmon with Pinot Noir Sauce with

          Goat Cheese Potato Mash;

Toasted Almond Torte with Fresh Plum Compote.

Fast Everynight Fall Cooking    
Monday, September 17 at 6 pm in Solana Beach           $55
Tuesday, September 18 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Caprese Baked Fanfare Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze;

Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon with Roasted Corn and Arugula Toss with

Honey Mustard Dressing;

Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Apricot-Soy Glaze and Roasted Sesame Baby Broccoli;

Tortillas Crusted Southwestern Salsa Chicken with Lime and Hot Pepper Cheese;

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.

Quick Meals Using  Rotisserie Chicken                      
Monday, September 24 at 6 pm in Encinitas                  $55

Tuesday, September 25 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Green Goddess Panzanella Chicken Salad with Celery, Roasted Red Peppers and Olives;

Quick Mole Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream, Scallions and Cotija Cheese;

BBQ Chicken Calzone with Smoked Gouda, Red Onions and Cilantro;

Quick Southwestern Chicken and Black Bean Stew with Frito and Crema Toppings;

Carrot Cake Blondies with Cheesecake Swirl.

Cruising the Mediterranean                 
Monday, October 1 at 6 pm in Encinitas       $55
Tuesday, October 2 at 11:30 am in La Jolla           $55

Spanish Shrimp with Garlic, Sherry and Crusty Bread;

Quick Sausage Cassoulet with White Beans and Herbes de Provence;

Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken with Chermoula Sauce and Warm Lentil Salad with Grapes,

 Pistachio Nuts and Mint;

Sicilian Steak with Salmoriglio Sauce/Marinade and Orange and Red Onion Spinach Salad

with Castevetrano Olives;

Caprese Chocolate Almond Torta with Almond-Scented Cream.

Insta-Pot Cooking                                
Monday, October 8 at 6 pm in Encinitas       $55.

Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Fried Sage Leaves

(Chicken Stock cooked in InstaPot);

Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach BBQ Sauce;

Italian Rosemary Chicken Stew with Ham, Mushrooms and White Beans

(beans cooked in InstaPot);

Ale Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and a Mustard Kick;

Pumpkin Custard Cups.