July Classes
More Mezze - "Little Dishes" from the Lands of the East
Tuesday · July 7 · 7-9pm
taught by Chef Nancy Stark
Join Chef Nancy for a cool evening of perfect foods for summer entertaining. No need to make a big heavy meal when you can dine on a selection of wonderful little dishes with an Eastern flavor. Nancy will prepare and you'll enjoy delicious Hummus with Hot Sauce; Savory Greek Bean Salad; Stuffed Baby Eggplant with Herbed Yogurt; and Grilled Lamb Flatbread. And for dessert, as she often does, Nancy will create a wonderful surprise sweet! A class not to be missed!
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & Seniors
Fabulous Seasonal Pasta Dishes
Tuesday · July 14 · 7-9pm
taught by Chef Paige Vandegrift
Simple, satisfying and seasonal pasta dishes make the most of produce fresh from the Farmers Market. Join Paige for a delicious evening of ideas and inspiration. Enjoy Fettuccine with Corn, Pancetta, & Sage; Linguine with Pesto, Green Beans & New Potatoes; Tricolor Pepper Pasta; Penne with Baby Zucchini & Basil; and Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomato & Peppers. To get you jump-started making these delicious pasta dishes, each class participant will get to choose a complimentary box or bag of pasta from our Grocery Department!
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & Seniors
High Summer at the Farmers' Market
Tuesday · July 21 · 7-9pm
taught by Chef Paige Vandegrift
It's the height of summer and Chef Paige will create a menu utilizing the abundance of the farmers' market. On the menu is Chicken Salad with Cantaloupe, Feta & Arugula; Pasta with Sweet Corn, Summer Squash & Basil; Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Pizza; and Warm Summer Bean Salad. To top off this delicious summer menu Paige will make Key Lime Cheesecake Squares with Blueberry Compote.
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & Seniors
Wonderful Indian Breads & Curries
Thursday · July 23 · 7-9pm
taught by Chef Nancy Stark
Join Chef Nancy for a culinary exploration of the world of Indian flatbreads, with some fabulous curries to complete the feast! We know you will love Nancy's homemade Chapatis served up with Cauliflower Curry; tender Naan to accompany savory Onion Chicken Curry; and very special Masala Dosa (lentil "pancakes" stuffed with potato curry).
You'll end this feast with a signature surprise sweet from Nancy.
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & Seniors
