App-y Hour with Martha Stewart Living in the Culinary Classroom!
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Did you know that Martha Stewart Living Magazine (#MarthaFood) and Better Homes and Gardens (#BHGFood) are one and the same?
I had the honor of hosting a wonderful night with this great organization as they gathered for a Cooking and Mixology Event – or an “App-y Hour” .
The night started with a great cocktail from Martha Stewart Living Magazine (@MarthaStewart). This Silver Tequila Martini was a nice departure from the classic using Tequila in place of Vodka. I chose El Jimador (eljimador.com) because an authentic tequila must be distilled from 100% Blue Agave. Be sure to use clear tequila like this one for mixing and save your aged tequila for sipping neat!

Then we started on some of their recipes – it was a gastronomic delight!   We made two entrees, one from each magazine. The Sweet Hot Coriander Chicken was from Better Homes and Gardens. My guests really enjoyed the quick and easy way this chicken dish goes from a 15-minute marinade, that includes Sriracha and spices, to a 10 minute sauté. A quick deglaze with orange juice- with oranges from my father’s tree- and your dinner is served.

Dessert was a Strawberry S’mores Cobbler from Better Homes and Gardens. We crushed graham crackers and placed a layer of them into small ramekins. Fresh strawberries were cut up and lightly cooked in a pot with orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and cornstarch. Once it thickened, the mixture was spooned over the graham crackers. We topped everything with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. A quick 10-minute bake and we were done!

These recipes are all really delicious and are perfect for your summer get together!  Just tell them Martha AND Chef Eric taught you how!  And when you post your photos, don’t forget to tag us in them and use the below hashtags:
#CHEFERICSCULINARYCLASSROOM #MARTHAFOOD #BHGFOOD
Twitter & Instagram: @MARTHASTEWART
Twitter & Instagram: @BETTERHOMESANDGARDENS
Chef Eric’s Instagram: @chefericsculinaryclassroom
Chef Eric’s Twitter: @chefericcrowley
Below please find the menu for the evening and a download of the recipes as well for your cooking pleasure. 
Chef Eric Crowley Welcomes
Martha Stewart Living and  Better Homes and Gardens
APP-y HOUR
 
MENU
Silver-Tequila Martini – (MSL Dec/Jan 2015, p. 136)
Bourbon Manhattan
Sweet Potatoes and Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
Cauliflower Gratin
Tangerine Sticky Ribs
Sweet Hot Coriander Chicken – (BHG July 2015, p.100)
Bread Pudding
Strawberry S’mores Cobbler (BHG July 2015, p.80)
DOWNLOAD THE RECIPES HERE!
http://culinaryclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Culinary-Classroom_MSLBHG-Menu.pdf

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Hey everyone!

Every year, I give out scholarships to children who want to learn more about cooking. I often work with CoachArt. CoachArt is a wonderful organization that provides scholarships to chronically ill children and their siblings. We are proud to work with CoachArt and to host all of the wonderful children we meet and work with here at The Classroom!

This summer – I had two brothers, Aaron and Joshua, join me for one of my Children’s Culinary Academies. I had a tremendous time  working with them! They show a passion for cooking that is awe inspiring!

Children’s Culinary Academies – Last Chance for 2015

Summer is almost over and that means we only have a few weeks left of our Kid’s Camps! Are you looking for something fun for your kids to do before school starts? Our summer camps are scheduled through August 2015!

Spaces are limited and filling up quickly – Register your child today to reserve a space!

You can register HERE or

Call us at 310-470-2640 to for information and availability.

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Summer Camps are in full swing here at The Culinary Classroom! Every summer for 10+ years, I have taught my Children’s Culinary Academies. It is one of the things that makes my job so wonderful… teaching youths how to cook and work in a kitchen. As a long time professional chef, it is inspiring to see the passion and drive all of the children have for cooking! Recently, my Children’s Culinary Academies were named one of the Top Ten Summer Camps on Famadillo.com.
My summer camps were also featured on Coast to Coast Newspaper. Todd Elliot, who writes for the paper, enrolled his daughter in one of my summer camps. She had so much fun learning to cook and eating all of the delicious foods! It was great having her in the classroom… we hope to see her again next summer!

Check out both articles below!

Read the Full Famadillo.com Article HERE

Read the Full Coast to Coast Newspaper Article HERE

 Make sure to stayed tuned on my social media platforms for recipes, videos, and pictures!

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#MOMS & #DADS

Looking for a fun experience for your child this summer?

We have limited spaces left in our Children’s Culinary Academies!

Register Here!

For availability – Call our office  at 310-470-2640 or

E-mail us at cheferic@culinaryclassroom.com

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My Healthy Summer Recipes were featured on ClumsyGourmet.com. I’ve noticed that healthy food is labeled as tasteless and boring. Don’t believe it, I’m here to set the record straight! Eating well doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste or flavor. Healthy can always be delicious. These recipes are mouthwatering and good for you!

Featured Recipes Include:

Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai Noodles

Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

These delightful recipes can be found on ClumsyGourmet.com – Full Article HERE

Are you looking to learn healthier ways to cook? My Healthy Cooking Class is not only delicious but fun. Cooking healthy has never been more accessible or enticing. Take the class with your friends or family and learn together!

Healthy Cooking Class

Monday, 8/17/15 from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Go HERE for information and to register

Are you looking for a more in-depth lesson in all things healthy? My Healthy Cooking Series is a wonderful way to do just that! This 4 week series will transform you into a healthy-cooking pro. Eating healthier is much easier when you know how to cook healthier. I created this cooking series to share techniques and insight for creating healthy recipes that are tasty and use unique ingredients for extra flavor and fun!

Healthy Cooking Series – 4 Weeks

Thursdays, 9/10/15 – 10/1/15  from  7:00pm-9:30pm

Go HERE for information and to register

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