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The Cooking School at La Campagne
2007 - 2008 Class Descriptions

  Classes are held from 7pm to 9pm, upstairs in our restaurant's cooking classroom. 
The fee for each class is $45. 
Recipes are handed out and foods are sampled as they are prepared.


2007

Sept. 27 - Recipes from the La Campagne Kitchen
We’ll show our favorite recipes from the La Campagne cookbook and try out some new dishes as well.

 

Oct. 4 - Foods of France Provence
Sun-drenched south-east France has inspired artists and chefs alike.  Learn the use of aromatic herbs in popular regional dishes. 

Oct. 11 - Tuscan Favorites
Explore the foods from the heart of northern Italy, where porchetta and olive oil reign. Learn techniques from ancient Sienna to modern day Florence.

Oct. 18 - Spanish Cuisine – Basque Country
Dominated by seafood and cured meats this region of Spain is influenced by French cuisine as well as an abundance of produce from the fertile Ebro valley.

*Nov. 1 - Hors d’ Oeuvres for the Holidays
Three Hours
               $65
We’ll show you how to plan the perfect party – how many hors d’ oeuvres should I make? How much wine should I buy? Get the answers in this special three hour class.

Nov. 8 - Italian Regional Cooking – Lombardy, Milan
With the busy trading metropolis of Milan at its center Lombardy is home to Gorgonzola cheese and arborio rice. We will explore this regions well known classics.

Nov. 15 - Foods of France – The Rhone Valley
The capital of French gastronomy the Alps and the Rhone River give this region both its name and its dramatic character.

Nov. 29 - Italian Regional Cooking – Piemonte
Northeast Italy’s shining star, and not just for their famous wines. Cheeses are among the finest in the world, and no meal is possible without a trip to the local butcher shop. We’ll show you the quintessential Piedmontese Sunday dinner.

Dec. 6 - Spanish Tapas
Small plates “little tastes” are a Spanish way of life and one of the hottest restaurant trends today.

*Dec. 13         Seafood Cookery – The Seven Fishes
Three Hours
               $65

Italians around the world celebrate Christmas Eve with a Feast of the Seven Fishes. Join us as we endeavor to continue this tradition in a special three hour class.


2008

Jan. 10 - More Recipes from the La Campagne Kitchen
Highlights from our cookbook and sneak previews from our Spring/Summer menu. Complete with step-by-step instruction.

Jan. 17 - Italian Regional Cooking – The Veneto
Taste the local cuisine of Venice, Trentino and Friuli, influenced by the beautiful Dolamite mountains and the Adriatic sea.

Jan. 24 - Trattoria Style
The family owned gems of Italy. Check out the chefs personal touches that make this style of cooking the favorite of Italian chefs and epicures alike.

Jan. 31 - Cajun & Creole
In this part of our U.S. series, we’ll explore the worldwide influences that have made Louisiana such an important part of American cuisine.

Feb. 7 - A Menu For Two
C
ozy up in the kitchen. Eating together is one of life’s simple pleasures. Learn dishes to prepare together, or create yourself for that special someone.

Feb. 21 - Foods of France Normandy
France
’s lush, pastoral region of apple orchards, pungent cheeses and contented cows. This class will include recipes of this regions well known classics.

Feb.28 - Italian Regional Cooking - Sicily
The largest and most Southern Italian island. Spaghetti al Tonno and fried eggplant are on schedule for this chef’s favorite of regional classes.

Mar. 6 - More Spanish Tapas
With so many to choose from we just had to add another class featuring these tasty Spanish morsels.

Mar. 13 - The Emerald Isle
Lush green Ireland has a culinary life deeply rooted in family tradition, and her cities boast some of the best restaurants in the world today. Learn dishes designed to keep you warm when the north winds blow.

Mar. 27 - Italian Regional Cooking - Calabria
Picturesque Southern Italy with its simple dishes of white beans, pasta and lamb will be our focus as we explore another Italian classic.

Apr. 3 - Spanish Cuisine - Madrid
The capital city of Spain, Madrid could also be called the capital of Spanish cuisine. Gazpacho and flan will be the highlights as we continue to explore Spain’s rich culinary heritage.

*Apr. 10 - Seafood Cookery – Paella
Three Hours
               $65
Named after the special two-handled pan in which it is prepared and served, this Spanish dish combines saffron-flavored rice with a variety of meats and shellfish. Learn this Spanish classic in another special three hour class.

Apr. 17 - Foods of France - Alsace
In this Northeastern region of
France hops grow inland and are used in the tradition of beer making. Alsatian cooking centers around charcuterie (cooked meats) such as the classic dish choucroute garni (sour krout with pork and sausages). Traditional breads and pastries include buttery brioche, madeleines and macaroons.


May 8 - Roman Cooking

All roads lead to
Rome. The markets of Rome are well stocked with the abundant culinary riches of the whole nation. Lets see how chefs use this bounty to create a sophisticated modern Italian cuisine.

May 15 -
Foods of France – Burgundy
Discover cooking from the beautiful countryside hills of this famed region of France. Ever wondered how to prepare escargot?
  Can Dijon or Pommerey mustard be fabulous in a recipe?

May 22 - Italian Regional Cooking – Abruzzo
Rustic cooking is the way in sunny southern Italy. Using the best ingredients from the Almafi coast and simple preparation, we will design a meal any Italian momma will be proud of.


May 29 - Southern Hospitality

Low country cooking is the highlight with corn bread, stewed okra and
Carolina shrimp and grits to name a few of the American regional dishes we will learn in this home style cookery class.

*June 5  - The Bouillabaisse Class
Three Hours               $65
Learn the Provencal classic from start to finish! This three hour class is perfect for the more serious epicure.

June 12 - Barbecue & Southern Soul

Learn to barbecue like a master! We will provide instruction and recipes for the chefs own special dry rub, mop sauce and barbecue sauce


June 19 - Great on the Grill

More time on the grill! This class we will apply our new barbecue skills to kebobs, salads and sides to serve with all those great summer grill dishes. A casual and tasty finale to the cooking schools 2006-2007 session.

Reservations may be made by mail (with check) or in person (with check, cash or credit card). Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to the class. Refunds will be in the form of gift certificates. All indoor classes are limited to 22 students, thus allowing close interaction between students and the chef-instructor.

Reserve early! Call 856-429-7647
312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034


Email: lacampagnecuisine@comcast.net
Phone: 856-429-7647

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