Cooking with Chef Zees - January Schedule

Cooking with Chef Zees will feature French Cuisine again on Jan. 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7. More to come later!

French Cuisine Sign Ups

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the French Cooking class.

To enroll, contact Judy McClelland, Adult School Secretary, 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Cooking With Chef Zees - French Cuisine

French Cuisine will be the focus of the new cooking class by Chef Zees. The class which is scheduled for November 15 and 22 and December 6 and 13 from 5:30-8 pm. Two dishes on tap will be Mousse au Chocolat and Creme Brulee. The 4 week class costs $50 plus $5 per class for food each week. Sign up TWO WEEKS EARLY FOR A $10 Discount!!! Space is limited so sign up right away!! To enroll, contact Judy McClelland, Adult School Secretary, 951-696-3805 ext. 5194. For more info contact Chef Zees at chefzees@yahoo.com

Cooking Class - Sign up right away for new class!

My New class "Dinner on a Dime" is now scheduled for October 17 and 25 and November 1 and 8 - 5:30-8 pm 4 weeks $50 plus $5 per class for food each week. The class was originally going to be two weeks but we have extended it to four weeks! Sign up TWO WEEKS EARLY FOR A $10 Discount!!! Space is limited so sign up right away!!
To enroll, contact Judy McClelland, Adult School Secretary, 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Change in cooking class schedule

There has been a change in the Chef Zees Cooking Class Schedule:

Soups and Appetizers Tue. 9/20, 27, 10/4, 11 5:30-8 pm 4 weeks $50 $5 per class

Dinner on a Dime Tue. 10/17 and 25 5:30-8 pm 2 weeks $30 $5 per class

French Cuisine Tue. 11/15, 29, 12/6, 13 5:30-8 pm 4 weeks $50 $5 per class

Contact Judy McClelland at MVUSD Adult Education - 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Cooking with Chef Zees Class Schedule - 2011-12 School Year

I am pleased to announce the new schedule for the upcoming MVUSD Adult Education school year.  To enroll, contact Judy McClelland, Adult School Secretary, 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Cost is $45 per session (if you sign up 2 weeks early you get a $10 discount!), $5 fee per week in class for provided food.

CLASSES FROM 5:30 TO 8 PM on Tuesday Evenings. 

Students from grades 4-12 allowed to enroll with parent, at two classes - as shown below

Soup & Appetizers    Sep. 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11   Child Friendly - Maximum 3 Students WITH PARENT

French Cuisine           Oct. 18, 25 and Nov 1, 8

Dinner on a Dime       Nov. 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 13   

Comfort Foods          Jan. 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7   Child Friendly - Maximum 3 Students WITH PARENT
Eating Healthy            Feb. 21, 28 and Mar. 6, 13     

Chinese                      Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 17, 24

Around the World      May 1, 8, 15, 22

New Cooking Classes Coming!!

The new Chef Zees Cooking Classes will be starting in September.  Going to be doing some new stuff this year.  Having a class for "Parent and Me" so that kids can get more involved with cooking.  Also going to have classes geared towards Low Calorie Foods, Cooking on a Dime, Comfort Foods, French Recipes, "Around the World" (4 different countries in one session) and much much more.  Keep checking the blog for more info!!!

Cooking Class - Chef Zees

Wow, we are on the downward slide for this school year.  The last two weeks of my cooking class are coming up so darned fast!  We will be concentrating on casseroles/comfort type foods.  Next school year classes will start up in September.  I haven't set the sessions yet but be assured that it will be good!  I may even have a class on vegetarian/gluten free type foods!  I'm also thinking of having a Parent/Child cooking class.  There has been a lot of interest in this!  So, next year will be a blast - join me in a class and you will learn a lot of great dishes and meet some very nice people!

Chinese Cooking Class Menu's

I can now announce what will will be making in the Chinese cooking Class:

5/3
Hot and Sour Soup
Stir Fried Rice
Pork with Tofu
Beef with Broccoli

5/10
Kung Pao Chicken
Szechuan Eggplant
Pork with Hoisin Sauce
Orange Chicken

Can't wait to share the recipes with attendees!! 

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Another Update for May's Class

I was wrong, goodness, I hate to say that!! ha ha ha!   You can sign up this week at Adult Ed and still get the $10 discount.  The office is open!  Not sure if they are open next week - spring break starts and goes for two weeks.  SOOOOOO, get in by Thursday this week to make sure you get the discount!  See you all in class on May 3rd.

May Cooking Class - Update

The May cooking class starts on 5/3 BUT if you sign up early you get a $10 discount AND that means you need to sign up by Thursday, March 31st because the Adult Ed office is going to be closed for two weeks for spring break - SO, SIGN UP BY THIS THURSDAY FOLKS TO GET THE DISCOUNT!!  We will be looking Chinese food for 2 weeks and casseroles/comfort food for two weeks.  This is the last class until late September/early October.

May Cooking Class

The May cooking class will start with 2 weeks of Chinese food - i.e. Orange Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Spring Rolls, Hot and Sour Soup - all absolutely yummy dishes.  The second two weeks will be good old All American Comfort Foods - Casseroles of all types!  Class starts on 5/3 - sign up early to get the $10 discount!

Cooking Class Menu's

I can now let everyone know what the menu's will be for the upcoming session of my cooking class:

3/8 - Creamy Poblanos/Carnitas/Sweet Corn Cake
3/15 - Irene's Special Rice/Chile Rellanos/Mexican Crab Cakes
3/22 - Caponata/Tuscan Chicken/Almond Cookie Tiramisu
3/29 - Sicilian Style Pasta/Tuscan Pork/Traditional

Week off of class

We are taking one week off before starting the next class.  Class starts again on March 8th with Mexican Cuisine!  Can't wait!

Tuesday's Class - 2/22/11

Looking forward to tomorrows class - Whiskey Peppercorn Steak,,,,,, mmmmm good!

Deadline for $10 Discount of Cooking Class

The deadline for the $10 Discount on the Chef Zees Cooking Class scheduled to start on 3/8 is Tuesday, February 22nd.  If you sign up by then, the class is only $35!   Contact Judy Mc Clelland at 951-696-3805 ext. 5194 to sign up.  If you have any questions regarding the class, contact Chef Zees at chefzees@yahoo.com.

February 22, March 8 and 15 Recipes

I can now announce the recipes that will be prepared for the next three classes:

February 22:

   Pomme de Terre Marie Harel  (this is an incredible potato dish!)
   Steak with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
   Apple Tart

Mexican Cuisine starts for two weeks on 3/8 - here's the lineup!

March 8:

   Creamy Poblanos
   Carnitas
   Sweet Corn Cake

March 15:

   Irene's Special Rice
   Chile Relleno's
   Mexican Crab Cakes

Tuesday's Menu - Cooking Class on 2/15/11

The menu has been set for next Tuesday's class:

Souffle au fromage - Cheese Souffle
Porc au frui sec - Pork with dried fruits
French Apple Pie

MMMMMmmmmmm Good!

Chocolate Mousse and More

Tuesday night we made choclate mousse - what a wonderful way to finish a great meal!  Next week we are going to be having Porc with dried fruits.  Can't wait to share this recipe with the students!

At the first class of the next session on March 8th, we will start out making Carnitas.  It is a recipe that I learned in a class I took in Temecula.  It has always been one of my favorites and I'm so glad to pass it on to others.

Register early for the class and you will get a $10 discount on the price of the class.

New Cooking Class Announcement

Here's the information for the upcoming class - starting on 3/8/11.

Murrieta Valley Unified, Adult Ed. Department announces a new Cooking Class featuring Mexican and Italian Cooking starting March 8th from 5:30-8 pm, for 4 consecutive Tuesdays. Cost is $45, a $10 discount is available if you sign up 2 weeks prior to class. You must to sign up prior to start of class by calling Judy McClelland at 951-696-3805 ext. 5194. There is a $5 fee in class each week to cover the cost of the food purchased. More info contact chefzees@yahoo.com.

French Cooking Class - Week 2 Menu

I have settled on the menu for Tuesday's Class - here it is!

Gratin a al Bretonne
Beef Bourguignon
Mousse au Chocolat

The Mousse has to be prepared and refrigerated for at least six hours prior to eating so,,, I will prepare it ahead of time and take it to class.  Then, in class, we will make another one so that the students will know how to do it at home. 

Antiques - Low Desert

Over in the low desert - Cathedral City to be precise, is a wonderful antique store - Victoria's Attic.  They have a really big selection of antiques of all types.  They have over 8000 square feet of goodies, including a huge amount of fabulous furniture!  They are located on E. Palm Canyon - owners are John and Victoria Routh.  Drop in and say hi and tell them Chef Zees sent you!!  Have fun!

Tuesday's Menu - Cooking Class on 2/1/11

I've set the menu for the cooking class on 2/1/11:

Coq au Vin (chicken with wine)
Trois Poivrons Salad (three pepper salad)
Chocolate Souffle

Looking forward to the class!!

Tasty Treats and MORE

Today I made a cheese quesadilla that turned out absolutely wonderful.  I mixed grated cheese with a new seasoning I got from Williams Sonoma.  It was a sauce made with pomegranites, chipotle and other yummy stuff.  Then I added some Tony Chachere's creole seasoning and a little garlic/onion spice.  It had a spicy yet sweet flavor that was just wonderful!

Last night we stopped at Fish House Vera Cruz and picked up halibut.  We baked it and then made a wonderful sauce to go on top.  It turned out soooo good!  I love experimenting with whatever I have in the house.  It usually makes really tasty stuff!!

The French cooking class is starting up very soon - February 1st.  If you are planning on attending, make sure you sign up by getting in touch with Judy McClelland at Murrieta Unified's Adult Education Office.  You can reach her at 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Don't Forget - Cooking Class Starting Soon

The French Cooking Class is starting on February 1st - call Judy McClelland at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District's Adult Education Department for more information.  Should be a lot of fun and some truly good food to eat!!!

You can reach Judy McClelland at 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Mourning

This morning we are all mourning the loss of life in Tucson.  These senseless acts of violence need to stop.  What is wrong with the world?!  I hate to say this but - Can't we all just get a long?  Hate, violence and the need to hurt people somehow should be turned into love.  Instead of hating, let's all try to understand other people's way of life.  Give peace and understanding a chance. 

My heart goes out to the families of the victims in Tucson.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray for your peace of mind.  I hope your healing starts soon.

Cooking Classes Starting Tuesday 2/1/10

Join Chef Zees and learn some fantastic French Cuisine.  Classes start Tuesday, February 1, every Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 8 pm at Vista Murrieta High School.  Call Judy Mc Clelland at MVUSD Adult Education for more info -951-696-1600.  Sign up 2 weeks early for a $10 discount.  The four week class will only cost $35 at that point.  Coq au Vin, Beef Bourginon, and many other French dishes.

New Mexican Sauce!

You are going to love this one folks!  It can be made with chicken broth for all of my carnivore buddies but try it this way first!

Chef Zees Poblano Chili Sauce

3 Roasted Poblano Chilis

3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced

1 Onion chopped into small pieces

8 ounces Vegetable Broth

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper

¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro

1 Jalapeno Chili, seeds removed and chopped

1 T Olive Oil

• Put oil onion and garlic in pan and cook until soft
• Chop roasted poblano chilis and put in pan with onion and garlic
• Add all remaining ingredients and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes
• Let mixture cool for a few minutes then place in blender and blend until smooth

This sauce is fabulous on chicken or cheese enchilada’s.

January 2, 2011

Bill and I went to Pechanga today to get out for a few hours.  Had a good time!

If you want information about recipes from me or want to enroll in a cooking class, let me know.

Chef Zees