In addition to her cooking parties and private classes, Chef Karis is now teaching cooking classes at Williams-Sonoma and The Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium. Below is her current course schedule - please e-mail or call us at 941-961-3007 for further information or to sign up for one of her demonstration sessions or hands-on classes.

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NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!

THE ROLLING PIN (Westfield at Sarasota Square)

January 16, 5 INGREDIENTS or LESS
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Demonstration, $30

With a busy schedule and time constraints days everyone is looking for easy, but delicious home cooked meals. Join Chef Karis as she teaches you skills and techniques to create this menu with five ingredients or less. Menu: Garlic Crostini with Tapenade; Roasted Pear Salad with Sugared Walnuts, Stilton Cheese in a Champagne Vinagrette; Braised Chicken with Thyme-Scented Jasmine Rice; Bananas Foster.

January 25, FRESH from FARMER’S MARKET
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Demonstration, $30

Ever visit a farmer’s market and not sure how to pick out the freshest and best products? What is an heirloom tomato? Chef Karis will discuss the in’s and out’s of a farmer’s market to ensure you get the best ingredients for your money and talk about the different products to try. Menu: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing; Roasted Butternut Squash Soup; Bison Stuffed Eggplant with Feta Cheese and Herbed Yogurt Sauce; Spiced Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream.


January 26, COUPLES NIGHT IN – ITALIAN ROMANCE
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Hands-on, $80 per couple

It’s Friday night and you had a busy week. You want a nice, elegant dinner, but rather than go out, why not relax and enjoy making a delicious dinner together in your own home. Chef Karis will teach you how to prepare a menu that you can easily make at home for your next romantic dinner. Menu: Caprese Salad; Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette; Handmade Fettucine with Classic Pesto Sauce; Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus; Tiramisu. Just think, a fabulous dinner in your home and no traffic!

January 30, SAVEUR COOKS – ITALIAN CLASSICS
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Demonstration, $45

Join Saveur magazine and Sarasota Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium on an appetite-inspiring journey through the trattorias and farmhouses of Italy. Learn the time-honored traditions used to prepare a complete menu of heartwarmingly earthy Italian classics. From the gloriously simple fare of the home kitchens of Bologna and Puglia to the rich desserts and strong coffee of Venice cafes, this exciting class will take you on a historical exploration of la cucina italiana – Italy’s deceptively sophisticated and immensely varied culinary repertoire. The class includes a free one-year subscription to Saveur magazine – so you can continue your culinary adventure through Italy and beyond. You will also receive a Saveur canvas tote bag with coupons and samples, a full-color recipe booklet, and there will be door prizes. Menu: Bruschetta; Gnocchi Di Spinaci Con Ricotta (Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi); Artista Di Maiale (Roasted Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin); Piselli Freschi (Fresh Peas with Prosciutto); Zabaione (Marsala Custard).

WILLIAMS-SONOMA (Westfield at Southgate)

Keep posted for details.

Class prices subject to change.