ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Explore the world of sushi as you create this Japanese delicacy yourself. Begin by preparing the coveted sushi rice, then learn the art of "nigiri-sushi" (hand molded rice) topped with shrimp, unagi, tamago, ahi tuna, and more. Then, learn how to prepare "maki-sushi" using a bamboo mat to roll rice with various fillings in and around Nori (seaweed sheets). Options and accompaniments will include surimi, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, teriyaki chicken, tempura onions, spicy mayo, eel sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce.

Begins with bruschetta topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, skinned roma tomatoes and sweet roasted bell pepper sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with olive oil. You’ll prepare “Chicken Marsala” with fresh sauteed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala butter sauce. You’ll see how that measures up against “Chicken Limone” topped with a chardonnay, lemon, butter sauce with capers. Both entrees are paired with "Spaghetti Aglio Olio", tender garden vegetables tossed with olive oil, garlic, and Romano cheese. You'll finish with "Diplomatico", a divine combination of rum and espresso soaked pound cake, rich chocolate mousse and fresh whipped cream.

You'll begin with "Empanadas ", pastries filled with beef, tomatoes, potatoes and herbs. Flautas are next with chicken in a jalapeno/garlic paste and fried crisp in a corn tortillas. You'll then prepare authentic Mexican rice prepared with onions, garlic, tomatoes and fresh cilantro along with Mexican style corn prepared with lime aioli, cayenne pepper and Cotija cheese. Fajitas follow with tender strips of marinated beef and chicken with fresh sauteed bell peppers and onions wrapped in a warm tortilla shell. Finish this fiesta with a Yucatecan-style delight, fresh coconut blended with rich custard in a wonderful nutty crust, baked to a caramelly brown, and served with crème fraȋche.

Begin by preparing Vietnamese summer rolls (fresh) served with both hoisin and peanut sauce for dipping. Included are Vietnamese spring rolls (fried) with pork, turkey, and glass noodles stuffed in rice paper and fried crisp and golden. You'll then prepare Pad Thai blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles, breast of chicken, eggs, chilies, garlic, basil, scallions, bean sprouts, and more. For dessert, Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream.