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APRIL • MAY • JUNE • 2017 CLASS CALENDAR

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FAMILY GAME NIGHTFriday, April 7, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of 4Game night is always a fun time with family andfriends! Tonight at The Cooking School we willmake a delicious meal together and then playcandy bar bingo. Pizza Pasta Bake, LayeredSalad with Homemade Dressing, JengaBread-sticks, Domino Brownies

CINCO DE MAYOFriday, May 5, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for Family of 4Cue the Mariachi band and get your sombreroready! Join us tonight for this family fun nightas we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexicanfiesta. We will be making some of our favoriteMexican dishes with a twist! Taco Lasagna,Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup, HomemadePico de Gallo, Fried Ice Cream

SUMMER PICNICFriday, June 2, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for Family of 4School is almost over and Summer is almosthere. This sounds like a good reason to cele-brate! Cheeseburger Sliders, Hot Dogs withConey Island Sauce, Ranch Potato Salad,Family Favorite Pasta Salad, Everythingbut the Kitchen Sink Bars

These special classes are designed to be fun for the whole family! We will be creating a delicious menu then we will enjoy quality family time as we eat together and play a few games. Please join us for these very special events! *Please note for safety reason only children 4 years of age and older.

PAW PATROLLING PARTY • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, April 8, 10:00am-12:00pmThe pups are on patrol and back by popular demand! Let’s celebrate everyone’s favorite pups with these doggone fun recipes! They’re grrrreat! Puppy Love Cupcakes, Hot Dog Roll ups with Homemade Catchup! Err Ketchup! Funny Face Chase’s Fruit Salad, Skye’s Favorite Frozen Lemonade

TROLLS’ BRUNCH • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, April 22, 10:00am-12:00pmFind your “happy place” at Tops Cooking School this Saturday morning. We will put “Sunshine in your Pocket” and food in your tummy. Music will be playing and singing is encouraged. So brighten up your day and have brunch with trolls!Princess Poppy Cupcakes, Bridget’s Breakfast Pizza, Cloud Guy Fruit Smoothie, Branch’s Crusty Nacho Dogs

SWEETS TO GO • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, May 13, 10:00am-12:00pmTreats you can eat on the run are always more fun! Today “Miss Ilene” will teach you how to make tasty and creative treats you can eat yourself or give away as a gift.Rocky Road Mountains, It’s a Party! Marshmallow Pops, Go Bananas! Chocolate Pops, Brownies on a Stick

UNICORNS AND RAINBOWS • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, June 3, 10:00am-12:00pmJoin “Miss Linda” today as shehelps you discover how tastythe rainbow can be. You willlearn how to use all of thecolors of the rainbow andof course, if we are talkingabout rainbows we have totalk about unicorns. Life is allunicorns and rainbows when youare a little chef!Unicorn Snack Mix, Rainbow Wafers, Unicorn Rainbow grilled Cheese, Rainbow Cupcakes

PINKALICIOUS PARTY • $15Instructor “Miss Ilene”Saturday, June 17, 10:00am-12:00pmLet’s celebrate this adorable book series and enjoy yummy strawberry inspired recipes! I sure hope no one turns pink!Strawberry Cupcakes, Strawberry Frosting, Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits, Strawberry Lemonade

Kids’ Kitchen

LITTLE CHEFS AGES 4–7 Moms and Dads, feel free to leave the little ones at classin The Cooking School in the hands of our capable teachersand assistants, or stay in the back of the classroom andwatch; you choose whatever you and your child are mostcomfortable with.

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COOKIN’ WITH CEREAL • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, April 21, 6:00-8:00pmAnd you thought cereal was just for breakfast. Not so! Come and explore what other dishes you can create with your favorite cereal. Chicken Tenders Three Ways, Corn Flake Fudge, Cereal Marshmallow Pops, Rice Cereal French Toast

BAKING BAR TASTIC • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, April 28, 6:00-8:00pmBar cookies are a popular and delicious dessert full of variety, texture and color. We will be making bountiful amounts of amazing bar cookies as we learn the proper technique to create these tasty bites.Loaded Chocolate Bars, Chewy Caramel Bars, Apple Pie Bars, Favorite Cookie Bars

DANCE RECITAL AFTER PARTY • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, May 12, 6:00-8:00pmIt’s that time of year...Dance recital time! Take a spin around the kitchen and celebrate your hard work. We will be creating a menu that would be perfect for your own dance recital after party. Jazzy Pasta Bake, Tapping Taco Salad, Hip Hop Hot Hoagie Sandwich, Pink Tutu Donuts, Sparkling Pink Tiara Punch

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PIZZA PARTY • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, May 19, 6:00-8:00pmThe best kind of party is a pizza party! Join “Miss Therese” tonight as she parties it up with you and has a mouthwatering, one of a kind pizza party. Complete with a make your own pizza bar.Pizza Dip, Pizza Potato Skins, Make Your Own Pizza Bar, Sugar Cookie Pizza

WATER PARK FUN • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, June 9, 6:00-8:00pmLet the summer fun begin! Make a splash and geta wave of inspiration as “Miss Marie” shows you howto make this exciting menu. Lazy River Lasagna Cups, Log Ride Egg Rolls, Inner Tube Donuts, Wave Runner Salad, Splashdown Smoothies

END OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION • $20Instructor: “Miss ThereseFriday, June 23, 6:00-8:00pmSummer is Here! It is time to celebrate the end of school and the beginning of Summer vacation. “Miss Therese” has created a Summer inspired menu thatwill start off your vacation right.Grilled Loaded Kabobs, Radical Roasted Potatoes, Pepperoni Pasta Salad, Brownie Bars

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Tuesday, April 18, 10:00am-1:00pmWe will be preparing:Hash Brown Egg Nests, Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Mini Blueberryor Chocolate Pancakes, Peach Pie, Coconut Birds’ Nests,Fruit on a Stick

Thursday, April 20, 10:00am-1:00pmWe will be making and trying these delicious recipes in camp:Bagel Boats, Cherry Tarts, Ranch Chicken Bake, Layered TacoSalad, Loaded Rigatoni, Berry Cobbler

Spring Break Day CampSpring Brunch • $35 per student per daySpring into Spring with some unique ideas for breakfast, lunch or brunch.We are thinking of all of our favorite recipes and are very excited to preparethese scrumptious bites with you. Waking up to the smell of a great brunchis always the highlight of the day.

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JUNIOR CHEF CAMPAges 8-12 • $140 SUMMER SPORTS CAMP Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 2010:00am-1:00pmReady, set, go! Let’s cook up some Summer sports fun! We will celebrate all things sports in this camp. Whether you enjoy playing the game or being a spectator this tasty menu will have you scoring endless points. We will be making: Soccer Star Sloppy Joe’s, Center Field Fudge, Touchdown Tacos, Chocolate Beach Volleyballs and Ultimate Frisbee Whoopie Pies to name a few.

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ASPIRING CHEF CAMPAges 10- Teen • $140 FAVORITES RECIPE COLLECTION Monday, July 31 – Thursday, August 310:00am-1:00pmDo you love to cook and collect recipes?So do we! Many of us have started our recipe collection as young adults and have been adding to them since. Recipe collecting can be a collection of wonderful memories painting a picture of where you have beenor important people in your life. If you loveto collect recipes or love to cook this campis for you! We will be cooking up a repertoire of good eats, learning techniques of the trade and creating our own cookbook to take home and add to. We will be making our favorites like: Teriyaki Egg Rolls, French Toast Casserole,My Families Favorite Muffins and Homemade Fruit Tarts to name just a few.

LITTLE CHEF CAMPAges 4-8 • $100 THE ABC’s OF COOKINGMonday, July 24 – Thursday, July 2710:00am-12:00pmIt’s as easy as ABC, 123! Camp this week will focus on the techniques and the how and whys of cooking. We will make a delicious menu everyday to help our students start to feel comfortable and stay safe in the kitchen. Learning how to cook is not only a way to express your creativity but it is a very important life-skill. During camp we will create: fresh salads, delicious soup, make your own lunches and baking positively divine desserts.

JUNIOR CHEF CAMPAges 8-12 • $140THE BEST OF BAKINGMonday, August 7 – Thursday, Aug. 10 10:00am-1:00pmBaking is so popular these days but do you know the proper techniques to make your baked good turn out perfect every time? If you are looking to learn new baking techniques or perfect the skills you have this camp will help you. We will be sharing the secrets of the trade as we bake off these delightful treats like: Fantastic Tarts, Decadent Cakes, Mini Cheesecakes, Tempting Turnovers and Magnificent Muffins.

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HANDS-ON DAYTIME   HEALTHY CLASSESNote - Classes without a symbol are demonstration classes.

CAST IRON SKILLET FAVORITES • $25Instructor: Ilene StellaTuesday, April 25, 7:00-9:00pm If you missed any of our cast iron skillet classes you will want to catch this one! Join Ilene as she teaches us new and exciting recipes that showcase your cast iron skills.As always Ilene will share more of her time tested tipsand tricks.Cast Iron Pan Pizza, Perfect Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs, Broccolini with Butter Beans, Apple Dutch Baby

EATING WELL FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!KITCHEN HACKS FOR MASTER MEAL PREP • $25Instructor: Personal Chef Brenda MonahanFriday, April 28, 11:00am-1:00pmMVP Sponsored Class: MVP Members $15 (MUST call MVP directly at 585-327-5752 and speak with Cheryl Minchella to register and receive discount) • Non-MVP Members $25 (call the Cooking School to register) Chef Brenda will share a variety of clever culinary tricks to help you plan ahead and master getting healthy meals onthe table. We will discuss storing and freezing, DIY techniques and recipes, organizing and meal planning, to save you time and money. Brenda will prepare some favorite recipes for tasting and give you a cheat-sheet to take home.Make Your Own Yogurt with Steel Cut Oats, Super Salads and Dressings, Rice Blends; Beans; Soups; Herbs and Spices, Sweet and Savory Snacking

HANDS-ON MEXICAN FIESTA • $25Instructor: Personal Chef Brenda MonahanThursday, May 4, 7:00-9:00pmCinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. Let’s make some time honored recipes, including the time-intensive, but oh-so-worth-it steamed pork tamales. To save time, we will use a pressure-cooker for the pork roast. You will learn how to wrap,tie and steam the tamales and of course enjoy themin class.Steamed Corn Husk Wrapped Pork Tamales,Chicken and BlackBean Enchiladas,Tres Leches Cake,Mexican HotChocolate

MARVELOUS BARS • $25 Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandWednesday, April 5, 7:00-9:00 Need to make dessert for a large gathering or get together? Tonight Chef Therese has the answer...marvelous bars. Bars are versatile, fast, can feed a crowd and easy to make. Learn how many different kinds of bars you can prepare to satisfy everyone.White Chocolate Snicker-doodle, Exquisite German Chocolate Bars, Apple Pie Bars, Peanut Butter Dream Bars, In A Jam Bars HANDS-ON SPRING HEALTHY EATING • $25Instructor: Chef Amie LimingTuesday, April 11, 7:00-9:00pmWith so many beautiful vegetables to choose from this Spring it is easy to eat healthy. Chef Amie has prepared a menu featuring recipes that are great to entertain with or pack in your lunchbox. It will be tasty and a snap to spring ahead into healthy eating.Greek Quinoa Salad, Thai Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce, Mini Parmesan Spinach Souffles,Carrot and Zucchini Bars

IT’S A DIP PARTY! • $25Instructor: Marie MayfieldThursday, April 13, 7:00-9:00pmTired of the same old party dips? Skip the usual salsaand hummus and try one of these incredibly deliciousdips instead. We will discover how easy it is to create tasty and inventive dips. It’s as easy (almost) asopening a jar!Onions and Cream Dip, Slow Cooker Taco Dip, Chocolate Fruit Dip, Creamy Dill Dip, PepperoniPizza Dip

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION • $25Instructor: Personal Chef Brenda MonahanWednesday, April 19, 7:00-9:00pmIn honor of Mother Nature, Chef Brenda will prepare some of nature’s fresh, healthy bounty to transform you cloudy days to sunshine, and warm your cosmic heart. What better way to celebrate Earth Day?Native American Three Sister Soup, Green Harissa With Tilapia, Plant-Based Budda Bowl, Apple and Honey Muffins With Maple Topping

 

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HANDS-ON CAKE ROLL • $25 Instructor: Linda MurrayWenesday, May 17, 7:00-9:00pmRollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ Cakes! Together we will take the mystery out of beautifully rolled cakes. Linda will show you how easy it is to create these delicious cakes at home. Tea and coffee will be offered with the tastingof these four cakes.Ho Ho Cake Roll, Pecan Pie Cake Roll, Tiramisu Cake Roll, Lemon Cake Roll

CLASSIC FRENCH OR CLASSIC ROCHESTER • $25 Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandTuesday, May 23, 7:00-9:00pmAlways elegant and in style but with a confusing history and completely preposterous name. This not-French recipe hails from our Rochester area of New York State. It is the classic staple on virtually every Italian-American restaurant menu. Learn the techniques to make so much more than the classic chicken French. Chicken French, Ravioli French, Artichoke Frenchand more!

SANDWICH TRANSFORMATION • $25Instructor: Marie MayfieldThursday, May 25, 7:00-9:00pmThere is nothing better than a great sandwich unless your taking your favorite one and transforming it intoa new and exciting dish. Tonight Marie will show you how to take your go to lunch options and turn theminto creative casseroles and dips.Maple Syrup Topped Chicken And Waffles,Monte Cristo Casserole,Warm Reuben Dip,Grilled Cheese DipWith Toast Points

DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY BENEFITS OF COCONUT • $25 Instructor: Ilene StellaWednesday, May 31, 7:00-9:00pmWe are just nuts about coconut! Discover how delicious cooking with coconut is and the many health benefits too. Join us for these easy to make recipes that celebrate all things coconut.Coconut Shrimp, Coconut Lime Rice, Fresh Coconut And Exotic Fruit Salad, Coconut Macaroons With A Chocolate Drizzle

EATING WELL FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!SUMMER SALADS AND SANDWICHES • $25Instructor: Personal Chef Brenda MonahanFriday, June 2, 11:00am-1:00pmMVP Sponsored Class: MVP Members $15 (MUST call MVP directly at 585-327-5752 and speak with Cheryl Minchella to register and receive discount) • Non-MVP Members $25 (call the Cooking School to register) Join us as we celebrate summer with picnic ready salads and sandwiches that will have you grabbing your sunglasses to spend time outside! All you need to add is a tall glass of refreshing iced tea. Remember to practice your yoga sun salutations to honor the sun, our source of life and light. Greek Salad With Tzatziki And Toasted Pita, Seven-Layer Salad, Summer Sandwich With Red Pepper Coulis, Banh Mi (Vietnamese-Style Sandwich,Chicken Artichoke And Spinach Panini

SALADS AND QUICHE • $25 Instructor: Chef Amie LimingMonday, June 5, 7:00-9:00pmSalad and Quiche a match made in culinary heaven! That warm, decadent quiche and crisp fresh salad are a pleasing lunch or dinner combination. If your looking to liven up your recipe repertoire this is the class for you. P.S. Real men really do eat quiche!Asparagus And Mushroom Quiche Served With A Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Dressed Salad, Mini Quiche Served With A Berry, Almond And Feta Quinoa Salad, Roasted Tomato Quiche Served With A Bistro Salad!

 

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON • $25 Instructor: Chef Amie LimingMonday, May 8, 11:00am-1:00pmCelebrate the special woman in your life at this elegant luncheon fit for a Queen. Chef Amie will prepare for you a delightful menu filled with flavor and flair. Roasted Beet Salad With Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Italian Brunch Torte, Ham and Cheese Quick Bread, Tiramisu Trifle

BETTER BARBEQUE • $25 Instructor: Ilene StellaThursday, June 8, 7:00-9:00pmIt’s OK to get all fired up over this BBQ Class! Join us as we heat up the kitchen with these fabulous recipes from the grill. The secret is out...we will also share some smoking hot barbeque secrets as well.Charred Guacamole With Grilled Corn And Homemade Tortilla Chips, Grilled Molasses Flank Steak With Watermelon Salsa, Grilled Peaches Flambé With Toasted Pecan Bourbon Sauce

HANDS-ON SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY • $25 Instructor: Personal Chef Brenda MonahanWednesday, June 14, 7:00-9:00pmThe Summer Solstice-the longest day of the year-is June 21. Let’s enjoy making these traditional sunny recipes, then we can eat, drink, be merry and dreamof dancing around the maypole.Open-Face Shrimp Salad On Rye, Swedish Meatballs, Dill New Potatoes With Lemon Caper Sauce, Midsummer Strawberry Layered Cupcakes

HANDS-ON WINE CUPCAKES • $25Instructor: Linda MurrayFriday, June 16, 7:00-9:00pm Gather your friends for a fun Friday night cooking class. Wine inspired cupcakes equal a fantastic hands on class! To complete this party we will also be making N/A Sangria and a few simple appetizers. Moscato Cupcakes, Oreo Red Wine Nutella Cupcakes, Sangria Cupcakes, Merlot And Chocolate Cupcakes

MEAL SOLUTIONS USING ROTISSERIE CHICKEN • $25 Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandTuesday, June 20, 7:00-9:00pmNeed a fast solution to your hum-drum dinners? Start out with a rotisserie chicken. Get a kick start with a savory in store cooked chicken and your half way to getting dinner on the table. You will be amazed at the variety of meals you can create with this convenience.Chicken Escarole Soup, Buffalo Chicken Bites, Southwestern Egg Rolls, Chicken Phyllo Wraps

HANDS-ON TACO PARTY DOS • $25Instructor: Marie MayfieldTuesday, June 27, 7:00-9:00pmWe had so much fun the first time, we decided to do it again! Tired of the same old tacos? Marie will show you how to add the extraordinary to the ordinary tacos. Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with these tasty recipes.Mushroom Lentil Tacos With Tahini Yogurt Sauce, Pulled Chicken Tacos With Pineapple Salsa, Spicy Sweet And Sour Steak Tacos, Easy Fish Tacos

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The Cooking School offers an approved Scout cooking program, that has been revised in accordance withthe new scout program. What a fun way to worktoward your cooking badges!

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Corporate & Private GroupTeam Building Events

Looking for a unique hands-on team building experience? TOPS Cooking School Team Building Events are a funand productive way for group bonding in a private environment. Whether you are a corporation, small business, church group, social club or sports team, our team building cooking program is a great way to pull your group together and leave you and your team members with a lasting, shared memory.

While booking your event, you will have your choice from select cooking school team building event menus. At the event your team will be given the tools, ingredients and instructions they will need to complete the food preparation and cooking tasks. When the cooking is finished your team will sit down and enjoy “the fruits of your labor”– a nice tasting/lunch.

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We are able to take credit card payments over the phone. To register for a cooking class at our Mt. Read Blvd. TOPS, please note the following:

• To register by phone: Call The TOPS Cooking School in Rochester at 585-663-5449.

• You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register by phone. Card cannot be debit only – card must have a VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover logo. Please have your credit card ready when calling.

• Preregistration for all classes is recommended at least three business days in advance, as the class may be canceled for low attendance after that time.

Cancellation Policy• If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute

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• TOPS reserves the right to change any menu or instructor or to cancel any class at their discretion. The Cooking School will attempt to notify students of cancellations.

• In order to better prepare for our classes and to better serve our customers, we now require three business days advance notice if you cannot attend a class or your credit card will be charged. No refunds will be made after that time. Just call The Cooking School and leave your name and the date of the class you need to cancel. We will call to confirm. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

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ASPIRING CHEF CAMPFAVORITES RECIPE COLLECTIONMon., July 31 – Thurs. August 3Ages 10-Teen • $140

JUNIOR CHEF CAMP 2THE BEST OF BAKINGMon., August, 7 – Thurs., August 10Ages 8-12 • $140

JUNIOR CHEF CAMP 1SUMMER SPORTS CAMPMon. July 17 – Thurs., July 20Ages 8-12 • $140

LITTLE CHEF CAMPTHE ABC’s OF COOKINGMon., July 24 – Thurs., July 27Ages 4-8 • $100

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