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Kids’ Classes PAGE 2-6Calling all kids to the Cooking School! The winter winds are blowing, but it’s warm inside the Cooking School! We’ve got some great classes for you; we have classes tailored for all age groups, starting at age 3, as well as our “Kids Night Out” classes for the Future Chefs. Sign up for our February camps during the school breaks and have fun creating your own lunches!

Healthy Lifestyle PAGE 7-8Eat well and stay fit this winter season. We offer an array of health- related classes for both adults and families. These classes are taught by Registered Dieticians; they have a wealth of information to give you, and the classes are covered in part by some local health insurances! Our “Family Cooks Together” series includes the whole family! Whether it is Diabetes, Healthy Heart, learning to eat well, or getting the families to cook together at meal time, we have the classes for you!

Adult Classes PAGE 9-12The holiday season is over; you’ve eaten your fill, and you wonder what can I do to get back on track? Come join us at the Cooking School! We have some new and exciting Instructors that are offering classes with an ethnic twist, classes that will fit your budget, hands -on, something for everyone!

1 TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | WEST SENECA 716-517-3006

January, February, March 2015

I hope the holidays were good to you. As we welcome in the New Year, how many of you made New Year’s Resolutions to change your lifestyle by eating healthy, exercising more AND having fun doing it? We can help you with some of the above. Our classes this quarter are packed with healthy, nutritious meals that you can prepare yourselves in no time at all. Our Healthy Lifestyle section has Dieticians offering Diabetic, Healthy Heart, Family Cooks and Eat Well Stay Fit Programs. The fun is in attending the classes, learning new techniques, meeting people, and tasting these fine creations made right before your eyes!

Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned pro, the Cooking School can offer you new ideas for great taste creations, so come on in, bring a friend, join in the party, and have some fun, where at The Cooking School, a “Good Cook is Born each Day!”

Grace Hanusin Regional Cooking School Manager

2TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | WEST SENECA 716-517-3006

Trying to plan your child’s birthday party? Let us do the work for you! Call today to book your party.

Birthday parties at the Cooking sChool are fun!

Come join us for a special kids night out right here in the cooking schools! Each month we will have a special dinner theme that you will help prepare. After eating and helping clean up, we will play bingo or games along with a special treat! Bring a friend and add to the fun!!

$20 for one child $35 for two children $50 for three children (Please register all children in your group at the same time to get the discount.)

WINTER WONDERLAND OF FUN! Saturday, January 10, 6-9 pmIt may be freezing outside, but inside let the winter games begin. We will make warm, comforting food and play indoor winter games. Chicken Snowball Crescent Rolls, Baby Carrotcicles, Bananacicles, Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

VALENTINE RED DINNER AND BINGO Saturday, February 7, 6-9 pmFebruary is a time to celebrate the color red. Let’s make an all red dinner and then play bingo! Baby Bel Cheese Characters, Individual Baked Ziti, Red Salad, Apple S’mores

MARCH MADNESS FOOD AND GAMES Saturday, March 7, 6-9 pmLet’s celebrate March Madness with silly games and silly food. Cheese and Cracker Dice, Shredded BBQ Chicken Bagels, Yogurt and Fruit Soup, Goldfish Marshmallow Pops

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Kids’ KitchenThese classes will be held in both schools on the dates listed. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate food allergies with substitutions. Children with long hair, please tie it back before class. Please have child wear sneakers for safety reasons; please bring if wearing boots. No wet boots will be allowed in the cooking school.

*Please tell us if you have any coupons or gift certificates at time of registration, as coupons/ free gift certificates are not taken with some classes, including all camps.

Little Chefs AGES 3-6 WITH PARENT

For children this young, one parent or guardian per child is required to remain in the Cooking School at no additional charge. For additional adults, a $5 charge will be implemented, as seating is limited.Culinary Instructors: Judy Handzlik, Amherst / Linda Duncan, West Seneca

LEGO MANIASaturday, January 17, 11am-12pm$12 per little chefYour Lego blocks have turned into Lego’s you can eat. What fun will this be! Lego Pizza, Lego Fruit, Lego Funny Face

VALENTINE’S DAYSaturday, February 14, 11am-12pm$12 per little chefHappy Heart Day! This is a happy day to show love for all our family. Let’s make three kinds of hearts. Stuffed Heart Sandwiches, Banana Heart Boats, Painted Heart Cookies

BUNNY TIME!Saturday, March 28, 11am-12pm AmherstSaturday, March 21, 11am-12pm West Seneca$12 per little chefHere comes the bunny! He is hopping over to the cooking school to leave treats for everyone! Let’s make some treats you can share with Easter Bunny. Bunny Bagel, Peeps Fruit Kabobs, Easter Basket Cookies

little Chefs CampLET’S GO TO THE STREET CAMPSaturday February 28, 11-12:30 pm$15 per little chefThe big yellow bird and the red and blue monsters want you come and stir up some fun with them! Zoe’s Cinnamon Twirlies, Elmo’s Red Vegetable Soup, Big Bird’s Pineapple Face, Rubber Ducky Punch

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Children of this age attend the cooking classes without a parent or adult guardian, as we teach them independence in the kitchen skills. Parents are required to inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate all food allergies.Culinary Instructors: Judy Handzlik, Amherst Karen Gold & Linda Duncan, West Seneca

IT’S A FROZEN PARTY!Thursday, January 29, 6-8 pm$15 per future chef Let’s have a frozen party in January with Elsa, Anna and Olaf, where it’s toasty and warm in the cooking School! Olaf Pizza, Elsa’s Blizzard Yogurt Cups, Anna’s Blue/Purple/White Cupcakes with Blue Candy Icicles, Frozen Hot Chocolate

VALENTINE FUNWednesday, February 11, 6-8pm$15 per future chefValentine’s Day is filled with fun, yummy treats, and friends to enjoy the special day. Bring your friends and meet new ones. Make good food and deliciously tasty treats. Chocolate Sloppy Joes, Love Banana Boats, Love Letter Salad, Cherry Bomb Cake Balls

LET’S PLAY WITH CANDYMonday March 30, 6-8pm$15 per future chefDid you ever play with chocolate without the big chocolate mess? We will teach you how to make chocolate modeling clay, taffy play dough and have fun making our own creations. a light dinner will be served. “Chicken” Noodle Soup, Turkey and Veggie Wrap, Dark Chocolate Modeling Clay, White and Colored Model Clay (already prepared), Starburst and Tootsie Roll Clay

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PIES & PASTRIES CAMPMonday, January 19, 10am-1pm$25 per future chef For anyone who wants to learn the basics of making pies and pastries, this class is for you. However, there’s a twist from the ordinary – hope you can join us for this fun and interesting class! Chicken Sausage Puff Pastry Bites with Dipping Sauce, Shepard’s Pie, Banana Dessert Wraps, Free Form Apple Pie (Galettes)

LET’S CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR CAMPMonday, February 16, 10am-1pm$25 per future chefIt’s the year of the Sheep and time to join in the celebration with all of our favorite Chinese dishes that are easy to make in your own kitchen! Wonton Soup, Vegetable Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Chinese Noodle Chocolate Stacks

IT’S MARDI GRAS TIME CAMPTuesday, February 17, 10am-1pm$25 per future chefTime to celebrate Mardi Gras with special foods from New Orleans! Come and join us for the excitement of bringing out the Gold, Green and Purple Mardi Gras colors in your own food! Find the baby in a cupcake and win a prize! Sausage and Rice Jambalaya, Creamy Cornbread, Mardi Gras Colored Cupcakes

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Let us help with Home Economics Class! Your students will have fun learning cooking skills along with an added teaching component that will be helpful today and in the future. Handouts will be provided with each class topic. Let the mess be in our kitchen and not in yours! Open to students between the ages of 7 and 15. Culinary Instructor and former home school parent, Linda Duncan

This year Tops Cooking School is taking our homeschool class around the world to experience different cultures and cuisines. We will learn new recipes, with a bit of history along the way!

POUVEZ-VOUS CUISINER FRANCAIS?Friday, January 9, 11am-1pm$15 per studentOur Home School class continues its culinary trip around the world with an exciting stop in France! We will learn to make and then enjoy some classic favorites. French Onion Soup, Ham & Cheese Crepes with Béchamel Sauce, Crepes with Nutella, Bananas and Chocolate Sauce

HAI FAME?Friday, February 13, 11am-1pm$15 per studentAre we hungry? No better place to go than Italy! Everyone loves Italian cooking and these recipes are sure to please! Antipasti, Roasted Italian Vegetables, Lasagna Rollups, Orange Chocolate Biscotti

kOCHAMY POLSkIE JEDZENIE!Friday, March 13, 11am-1pm$15 per studentWe love Polish food! We’ll cook up a dinner that would make our (or anybody’s) grandmother proud! Creamy Cucumber Salad, Potato Pierogi, Apple Cole Slaw, Honey Babka

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Saturday, March 21, 10-11:30 am AmherstSaturday, March 28, 10-11:30 am West Seneca$10 per adult, $8 for Future Chefs ages 7-10, $5 for Little Chefs ages 3-6Easter is coming and so is the Easter Bunny! Hop on into the Cooking School for breakfast and color a hard boiled egg with the Easter Bunny! Hoppin’ Good Pancakes with Assorted Toppings, Sunny Sausage, Springtime Yogurt & Fruit Parfait, Hard Boiled Egg to decorate, Coffee, Tea, and Juice for children

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!Adult Classes

Eat to Your Heart’s Content Alyssa Cometto, RD, CDN

Family Cooks Together HANDS-ON: FAMILY AND KIDS, AGES 7 & uPSarah Stimpson, RD, CDN

These classes will be geared to all family members, starting at age 7. Children ages 7 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In years past, family time was always spent around the dinner table, where conversations would be personal in nature, where families could feel close to each other. Family life today is all too busy, with less time spent on families eating meals together, more time going to the nearest fast food place. If each family member had a role in getting a healthy meal on the dinner table, there would be more time available to stay home and enjoy the meal together. Let us help you start getting back to family basics, while enjoying the healthy meal that you helped to prepare! (Please wear closed toed shoes like sneakers; hair must be pulled back if long.) Bring shoes if wearing boots.

These classes are covered under the Healthy Lifestyle classes. All Insurance information will be needed for all attending, and will be taken when you reserve the class, along with your credit card information.

The cost without covered Insurance for the Family Cooks classes is $25 per adult, $13 per child ages 12 and under.

kID FRIENDLY FOOTBALL SUNDAY RECIPESThursday, January 15, 6-8pm AmherstTuesday, January 27, 6-8pm West Seneca Looking for new recipe ideas your family can make together for Football Sundays or anytime? Come try these quick, easy, and kid friendly favorite recipes that your family can cook together. These recipes are recipe makeovers and are a fun ways to jazz up your weekends without loading on extra calories and fat. Join Sarah and learn tips on smart snacking at home. Baked Mozzarella Bites*, BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders, Colorful Veggie Quesadillas*, Popcorn Balls*

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY IN A HEART HEALTHY WAYThursday, February 5, 6-8 pm AmherstThursday, February 12, 6-8 pm West Seneca Come taste a lighter version of your family’s favorite recipes. This way you and your family can cook some of their favorite recipes on Valentine’s Day without the guilt of the added calories and fat. Join Sarah in learning how to eat to protect your heart while still serving up your family’s favorite dishes! Homemade Tomato Basil Soup*, Panko Crusted Fish Sticks, Apple Glazed Sweet Potatoes*, Chocolate Cherry Heart Smart Cookies*

ENJOY DINNERTIME AS A FAMILYFriday, March 27, 6-8pm AmherstThursday, March 19, 6-8pm West SenecaDo you struggle to get the whole family together to sit down for meals? Families are busy but the importance of sitting down for family meals is important. Come sample some kid-friendly recipes that your entire family will love and learn about ways to have the entire family sit down for meals more often! Spiced Apple Bean Muffins*, Mandarin Orange Salad*, Chicken Penne, Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chocolate Smoothies*

These great classes taught by a Registered Dietitian are covered in part by select local Health Insurance Companies. (Please call the Cooking School for details). Come join us to learn how to make good lifestyle choices. Included in each class is information and hand-outs on the class topic, along with a generous sampling of each recipe made. Some classes offer product samples as well.

We have a staff of Registered Dietitians and nutrition experts who teach all of the Your Healthy Lifestyle classes at the Cooking Schools. • Alyssa Cometto, RD, CDN, who teaches Eat to Your Heart’s Content

• Sarah Stimpson, RD, CDN, who teaches the Family Cooks Together Program and the Eat Well Stay Fit Program,

• Laura Segool, MS, RD, CDN, who teaches the Diabetic Cooking Program

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTION #1: IMPROVE CHOLESTEROLTuesday, January 13, 6-8pm AmherstThursday, January 22, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceThe New Year has arrived and it’s time to get it going with a bang! Your heart keeps your body going, so provide it with the proper nutrients – as well as frequent exercise – to keep it pumping strong. Good fats, fiber and exercise are three great tools to get your cholesterol in check. Learn how to include these in your daily lifestyle to increase your HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Split Pea Soup with Portobello’s*, Beans & Greens*, Chicken with Cherry Sauce, Baked Pears & Bananas*

FOR THE LOVE OF PHYTONUTRIENTSTuesday, February 10, 6-8pm AmherstThursday, February 5, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insurance Not only is February the month of Love, it is American Heart Month! Why not appeal to both with these heart-healthy aphrodisiacs? Each dish is essential on your Valentine’s Day menu and offers a vast array of phytonutrients that will help to reduce your risk for heart disease. Learn about where else you can find phytonutrients and how they keep your heart beating strong! Citrusy Avocado Salad*, Couscous with Dried Cranberries*, Almond-Crusted Salmon Filets, Mexican Hot Chocolate*

COOk WITH LESS SALT FOR BETTER BLOOD PRESSUREMonday, March 23, 6-8pm AmherstWednesday, March 4, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceYou care about your health, but the raw carrot and celery routine is getting pretty lame. Before you’re at wits end reaching for your heart’s arch nemesis, Cheeseburger and Fries, discover how you can prepare flavorful foods without excess salt (and fat!). Ditch ‘boring’ and learn how you can improve your blood pressure without compromising taste. Black Bean Soup*, Roasted Carrots & Parsnips*, Broiled Sirloin Steak with Red Wine & Peppers, Fresh Oranges with Spiced Raspberries*

* Vegetarian recipe7 TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | WEST SENECA 716-517-3006

Healthy Lifestyle Classes

Diabetic Cooking Laura Gill, MS, RD, CDN

FOOTBALL FAVORITESTuesday, January 27, 6-8pm AmherstWednesday, January 7, 6-8pm West Seneca $25 per person without insuranceThe Big Game is right around the corner and you know what that means … hosting or attending a party and being tempted with a large number of “unhealthy” foods. This can be particularly hard if you have diabetes and are trying to make healthy choices. However, Laura will teach you strategies to help you maintain your blood sugar levels and enjoy the game with everyone else. So let’s get ready for the party by making a Healthy Eating Game Plan. Celery with Blue Cheese Spread*, Game Day Chicken Tenders, Touchdown Tortilla Pizza, Peanut Butter Cereal Bars*

MELT YOUR HEART BREAkFASTMonday, February 9, 6-8pm AmherstTuesday, February 24, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceStart your day on the right foot with these delightful breakfast foods! Laura will cook-up some diabetic-friendly recipes and teach you about the importance of cardiovascular health. After all, February is American Heart Month. Buckwheat, Blueberry, and Butternut Muffins*, Muffin Frittatas*, Turkey-Apple Sausage Patties, Orangey Smoothie*

DIABETIC SNACk BREAkWednesday, March 4, 6-8pm AmherstMonday, March 23, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceJoin Laura to learn more about pairing a carbohydrate and protein for the perfect diabetic snack. Remember, snacking is okay, as long as it’s done smartly! Carrot Hummus with Veggies Galore*, Walnut Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches*, Broccoli Salad with Peanut Dressing*, Pick-Me-Up Bars*

Eat Well, Stay Fit Sarah Stimpson, RD, CDN

FAD DIETSWednesday, January 21, 6-8pm AmherstTuesday, January 13, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceWhat is a fad diet? In this class we will review some popular “fad diets” and discuss their pros and cons and how to incorporate some of the principles in to an overall healthy eating plan. Gluten Free, Paleo, Mediterranean and the pH diet will be discussed. Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad, Alkaline Roasted Sweet Potato and Figs with Maple Glaze*, Paleo Almond Crusted Chicken, Gluten Free Almond Flour Brownies*

HOW TO IDENTIFY HIDDEN SUGARSTuesday, February 24, 6-8pm AmherstThursday, February 19, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insurance The amount of sugar added to some foods can be scary. Part of a healthy diet is reducing your sugar intake. Learn what to look for on a nutrition facts label and how to identify hidden sugar. We will also look at some common foods with added sugar and compare brands. Instead of buying foods packed with sugar (and frequently salt) learn to make your own and feel confident you know exactly what you are eating. Protein Packed Yogurt and Granola Parfaits*, Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette*, Savory Roasted Vegetables with Homemade Tomato Sauce served over Whole Wheat Pasta*, Low Sugar Energy Bars*

LEARN TO COOk WITH GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLESMonday, March 16, 6-8pm AmherstWednesday, March 11, 6-8pm West Seneca$25 per person without insuranceLeafy greens are a nutrition powerhouse and do not have to be limited to boring salads. Learn how to incorporate greens into your meal plan. Different types of leafy greens, how to store them, how to cook them and their health benefits will be discussed. Chicken Kale Soup, Honey Roasted Belgian Endive*, Vegan Stuffed Cabbage*, Spaghetti Squash with Spinach Walnut Pesto*

* Vegetarian recipe 8TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | WEST SENECA 716-517-3006


Adult Classes HANDS-ONIf you would like to try your hand at cooking, these classes are for you! Please come with hair tied back if long, and wear closed-toe shoes for your safety (No Boots allowed). Aprons will be provided for your use.

kICkED UP COMFORT FOOD USING ROTISSIERE CHICkEN - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Karen GoldThursday, January 8, 6-8:30 pm AmherstMonday, January 12, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personIt’s cold outside, and you don’t feel like cooking after shoveling snow, but, you want something to quickly warm up your insides! Pick up a Rotisserie Chicken and create one of these simple and satisfying warm meals. Mississippi Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings, Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup, Chicken Enchilada Casserole

FOOD TRUCk GRUB - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Susan VernonWednesday, January 14, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, January 30, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personNothing is more welcomed when you’re starving than that food truck. Not just the everyday fair, food trucks can be simple pub food or gourmet. In this class we will make totally satisfying food in the most convenient simplistic ways. Taco in a Bag (not ordinary, but extraordinary), Pub Burger with Caramelized Onions and Portabella and Melted Gruyere, Steamed Chinese Pork Dumplings with a Spicy Dipping Sauce, Wickedly Good Whoopee Pies

IT’S SUPER BOWL TIME! - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Karen GoldFriday, January 16, 6-8:30 pm AmherstWednesday, January 21, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personInvited to a Super Bowl party or having one of your own? Here are a few quick and easy dishes to make while you watch your favorite team play – Go Bills! Pizza Dip, Beer Dip with Pretzel Bread Nuggets, Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Bread, Bacon Double Cheeseburger Dip

MEXICAN FLARE TO SPICE UP THE WEEkNITE - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Jeannette KreherFriday, January 23, 6-8:30 pm AmherstThursday, January 15, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personEnjoy all the flavors of Mexico with this comfort-able meal! Albondigas- (Meatball) Soup, Baked Tortilla Chips and Fresh Guacamole, Chicken & Veggie Empanadas, Fabulous Caramel Flan

LET’S MARDI GRAS IN NAWLINS! - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Karen GoldTuesday, February 3, 6-8:30 pm AmherstTuesday, February 10, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca $25 per personIf you’ve ever been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you’ve fallen in love with the food! Join me on a food adventure as we eat our way through Bourbon Street! New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp Appetizer, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, Beignets COUPLES VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Karen GoldFriday, February 6, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, February 13, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personWhy fight the crowds in restaurants this year? Why not make a romantic stay at home dinner? These recipes seem difficult, but, are easier than you think to make. Come join us and get romantic! Mixed Greens Salad with Nuts, Berries, Bleu Cheese & A Berry Vinaigrette, Cheesy Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Dip, Chicken & Spinach Ravioli with Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, Molten Chocolate Cakes with Sugared Raspberries

A TRIBUTE TO BOURBON - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Susan VernonThursday, February 12, 6-8:30 pm AmherstThursday, February 26, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personJust don’t drink it: go a head and create beautiful dishes. Bourbon has been used to tenderize a steak, add richness to sauces and gravies and giving a special twist to desserts. No I.D. needed; just a hearty appetite and an adventurous palate. Roasted Chicken Breast with Bourbon Pear Butter Glaze, Bourbon Cream Spinach, Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole, Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie

GREAT GASTRO PUB FAVORITES - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Susan VernonThursday, February 19, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, February 6, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personGastro pubs took off in the united States in the early 1990’s and are simple watering holes with exceptional food. Why not turn your home into a trendy Gastro pub where you can entertain in comfort and dazzle with imaginative, delectable upscale casual food. Fresh Field Greens with Orange Segments, Fennel and Toasted Pine Nuts, Shrimp Bisque with Herbed Buttered Toast, Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Crispy Pancetta and Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Pate Choux (Cream Puffs)

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Adult Classes - Hands-OnGRANDMA’S POLISH kITCHEN - HANDS-ONCulinary Instructor Karen GoldThursday, March 12, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, March 20, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personGrandma would always prepare us for the time before Easter when you have to give up your favorite foods and eat no meat on Friday’s. Prepare for the fasting with two of Grandma’s homemade favorite sweets and then enjoy the meatless Friday meal. Potato Pancakes with Homemade Applesauce, Paczki (Jelly Filled Doughnuts), Two-Tone Cheesecake

FANTASTIC FIVE FINGER FOODS - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor, Susan VernonThursday, March 19, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, March 5, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personFinger foods are always a hit at a cocktail party or a casual get together. They are easy to make and best of all, easy to eat. No formal place setting is needed, just and appetite for good food and great conversation. Curried Chicken Turnovers, Pesto Crisp, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with a Pineapple Barbeque Sauce and Apple and Peanut Butter Stackers

POLISH PIEROGI - HANDS-ON Culinary Instructor Karen GoldTuesday March 24, 6-8:30 pm AmherstTuesday, March 31, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personLearn how to make the traditional Polish Pierogi that is served on Easter in Polish homes throughout the area. Varieties to be learned: Potato, Apple/Cinnamon, Sauerkraut/Mushroom/Onion. Served with Polish Sausage, Apple Sauce and Sour Cream

ITALIAN EASTER DESSERT FAVORITES - HANDS-ONCulinary Instructor Sandy MaisanoThursday, March 26, 6-8:30 pm AmherstWednesday, March 18, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personMake some of my favorite Italian Easter desserts your favorites! Come join Sandy for some fun and laughter as we bring some of these old recipes alive again! Pu Pa Lova (Italian dessert with a hard boiled egg inside and decorated like a basket), Pasticiotti (filled with a cannoli filling), Anginetti Cookies

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EAST OF PARISChef Kevin PerrinsMonday, January 12, 6-8:30 pm AmherstMonday, January 26, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personLet’s take a culinary tour along the eastern border of France. In this class we will explore the cross cultural influences of France and Germany. Gougeres (French Cheese Puffs), Pork Schnitzel, Homemade Spaetzel, Cinnamon Sables

TRENDY TARTINESInstructor Susan VernonThursday, January 22, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, January 16, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personFamous in most neighborhood cafes and quaint Bistros in Paris, these opened faced grilled cheese sandwiches are nothing ordinary. Great for a quick dinner along with a lightly dressed salad or fancy it up for a fuss- free cocktail party. Knife and fork are optional! Pesto Laced Goat Cheese Tartine with Sun Dried Tomato Puree and Kalamata Olives, Artichoke and Camembert Cheese Tartine with Roasted Red Pepper and Lemon Vinaigrette Dressed Spring Mix, Smoked Turkey Breast and Rarebit Tartine with Hot Mustard Sauce, Sweetened Ricotta Tartine with Cranberry and Orange Sauce

FRANCE IN FEBRUARY?Culinary Instructor Jeannette KreherWednesday, February 25, 6-8:30 pm AmherstFriday, February 20, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personJoin Jeannette for a fantastic meal from France. I visited France in September and have photos and fare to share! Beef Bourguignon, Savory (Gruyere, Ham and Greens) and Sweet Crepes (Banana, Chocolate Nuts), Tarte aux Pommes (Apple Tart)

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WINTER WARM UPChef Kevin PerrinsMonday, February 23, 6-8:30 pm AmherstMonday, February 9, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personEscape the mid-winter chill with a hearty meal that will get your pots bubbling. Fill your kitchen warmth and a light fragrance of garlic. Cauliflower Soup with Curry Cream, Braised Chicken with Thyme and Garlic, Toasted Farro, Chocolate Truffles

A PEEk AT SPRING Chef Kevin PerrinsMonday, March 2, 6-8:30 pm AmherstMonday, March 9, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personShake off the winter blues and think spring. Chef Kevin will give you a glimpse into the lush green future with this menu! Parsnip Soup, Braised Leeks, Mushroom Dusted Cod, Apple Walnut Tart

DUE VITTORIE BALSAMIC VINEGAR SPONSORED CLASS…Culinary Instructor, Susan VernonTuesday, March 10, 6-8:30 pm AmherstTuesday, March 24, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$15 per person… (SPECIAL PRICING!)This sweet Italian vinegar is 100% natural: it is preservative free, gluten free, no added sugars, no caramel or sulfites and very versatile being used in both sweet and savory dishes. Balsamic vinegar is also known for it restorative factors in medicinal uses. This class will explore the ever-popular Balsamic Vinegar and its many talents. Tops Markets, is proud to carry this imported variety – dUe Vittorie which is featured in all these dishes. Share this culinary journey with us and taste the best! Chicken Breast with Balsamic Cream, Roasted Garlic, Capers and Porcini Mushrooms, Steamed Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce and Toasted Pine Nuts, Arancini stuffed with Goat Cheese and served with a Balsamic Marinara Sauce, Honey Sweetened Ricotta and Walnuts with Balsamic Strawberries

ENJOY YOUR COMPANY - DINNER PARTY IN A FLASH!Culinary Instructor Jeannette KreherFriday, March 13, 6-8:30 pm AmherstThursday, March 26, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca$25 per personMake this easy dinner party menu without being in the kitchen the whole time! Aperitif- Herbed Cheese & Crackers, Pork Tenderloin with Bacon & Cheese Wellington, Asparagus Hollandaise, French “Lace” Cookies

Adult Classes - Demonstration


Meet Our Chefs & Instructors


REGIONAL COOkING SCHOOL MANAGER GRACE HANUSINGrace is our Regional Cooking School Manager for Amherst, West Seneca and Rochester. She is located at Tops Cooking School in Amherst. Her culinary background includes working as a line cook and Sous Chef in many area restaurants. In 1995, she placed second in the New York Division of The National Beef Cook off Contest, with her Beef and Barley Mulligan recipe. Her Onion Soup recipe was featured in the Buffalo News by Janice Okin, food critic. Grace has appeared on local TV shows and events, and does live cooking demos, while promoting the Cooking School. She coordinates and writes the calendar each quarter, schedules the classes, and supervises day to day operations of the Cooking Schools in Amherst and West Seneca as well.

COORDINATOR NOREEN MALLIANoreen is our Cooking School Coordinator for the West Seneca Cooking School. She comes to us with a background in restaurant operation, with 29 years experience. Noreen and her husband Sal owned Sal Franco’s Restaurant in Orchard Park, where Noreen worked in various positions. Noreen schedules the classes and manages day to day operations of the cooking school in West Seneca.

kIDS’ INSTRUCTOR LINDA DUNCANLinda Duncan comes to us as a cooking school assistant. Being a mother of 5 with many years of home schooling teaching experience, Linda will certainly add this knowledge to teaching kids classes, Scout program and parties in West Seneca.

CULINARY & kIDS INSTRUCTOR kAREN GOLDKaren is a cooking school assistant who has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show as a result of winning 1st Place for Polish Placek at the Buffalo Polish Heritage Festival. She’s gone on to win additional 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons for various other Polish dishes. She was selected as The Buffalo News Cook of the Month for preparing authentic Mexican cuisine which she learned while living in South Texas for 23 years. Karen has won numerous other blue, red, and white ribbons at the Erie County Fair in canning and double crust pies. Karen will also be teaching some of the Future Chef classes in West Seneca.

kIDS INSTRUCTOR JUDY HANDZLIkJudy is our Instructor for the children’s array of classes, special need groups and kid’s classes. Judy has worked as a pre-school teacher, as well as a Day Camp Instructor for 25 years. Judy brings with her many new and refreshing ideas for the classes, as well as a love and understanding of working with these age groups. Judy writes the kids menus, teaches the scout programs and hosts birthday parties, as well.

CULINARY INSTRUCTOR JEANNETTE kREHERJeannette enjoys traveling throughout the uS and the World eating local cuisine then trying new recipes using a variety of spices. She appears on AM Buffalo preparing egg recipes and talking about eggs. Jeannette has worked as a demonstrator/presenter/instructor with adult and children for a variety of companies and hopes to share her love of cooking, ethnic food and use of spices to enhance your palate. Jeannette also fills in teaching birthday parties/scouts in Amherst & West Seneca.

CULINARY INSTRUCTOR SANDRA MAISANOSandy currently is a cooking school assistant in Amherst. She also has a great talent for cake and cookie decorating, where she assembles beautiful masterpieces of edible art. Come attend a decorating class and make your own works of art!

CULINARY INSTRUCTOR SUSAN VERNONSusan is one of our Amherst cooking school assistants and comes from a long line of family cooks. Although second generation Italian, Susan is a self-proclaimed food explorer. She seeks out different cooking techniques from all the different cultures of the world. Her motto is anything can be prepared with the proper technique and ingredients.

CHEF kEVIN PERRINKevin has been in the restaurant business for almost 20 years. He graduated from The Culinary Institute of America, and has worked at some of the best kitchens in Buffalo. He is excited to bring his knowledge of fine dining to the common kitchen. See what culinary surprises he has in store in his classes!

Class Registration

Registration is Easy and Convenient!We are able to take payment over the phone using your credit card. To register for a cooking class at either our Amherst TOPS or West Seneca TOPS, please note the following:

To register by phone:

• Call the TOPS Cooking School in Amherst at 716-515-2000 or the TOPS Cooking School in West Seneca at 716-517-3006.

• You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register by phone using your credit card. Card cannot be debit only — card must have a VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover logo. Please have your credit card ready when calling. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOuR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON OuR VOICEMAIL. We will call you back promptly for your payment information.

• The best way to register for classes is to call The Cooking School.

Registration is easy. Just call The Cooking School that you want to attend or stop by during the day when shopping, and we will be glad to register you.

We discourage paying for classes ahead of time in the event the class is not held. Your credit card will not be charged until two business days ahead of the class. If you wish to pay by cash the day of the class, please tell us when registering so your credit card is not charged.

Pre-registration for all classes is recommended at least five days in advance, as the class may be full or canceled for low attendance after that time.

Cancellation Policy• If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute in your place, except for

Your Health classes. The substitute must have health insurance coverage or they will be charged for the class.

• TOPS reserves the right to change any menu or instructor or to cancel any class at their discretion. The Cooking School will attempt to notify students of cancellations.

• In order to better prepare for our classes and to better serve our customers, we now require three business days’ advance notice if you cannot attend a class, or your credit card will be charged. No refunds will be made after that time. Just call The Cooking School and leave your name and the date of the class you are canceling. We will call to confirm. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Both schools are handicapped accessible.

Register Early!Some classes fill quickly and others may not be held due to low registration.

Grace HanusinRegional Cooking School Manager3980 Maple Road / N. BaileyAmherst, NY 14226716-515-2000

Noreen MalliaCooking School Coordinator355 Orchard Park RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224716-517-3006

General Information and EtiquetteIn hands-on participation classes, students should wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes. You may not wear open-toe shoes or sandals. This is for your protection and safety. We provide full-length bib aprons for use during class.

For health and safety reasons any food prepared in the cooking school must be eaten in class with the exception of take home classes as stated, thank you for your understanding.

Please silence all cell phones and pagers when classes are in session. Please keep talking to a minimum so that others may hear the instructors during class. Small children are not allowed in adult classes. If you need to use your cell phone, please exit The Cooking School while talking. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive to give you the best classes possible.


winter break Camps AMHERST AND WEST SENECA COOKING SCHOOLSAges 7 & up

PIES & PASTRIES CAMPMonday, January 19, 10am-1pm$25 per future chef For anyone who wants to learn the basics of making pies and pastries, this class is for you. However, there’s a twist from the ordinary – hope you can join us for this fun and interesting class! Chicken Sausage Puff Pastry Bites with Dipping Sauce, Shepard’s Pie, Banana Dessert Wraps, Free Form Apple Pie (Galettes)

LET’S CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR CAMPMonday, February 16, 10am-1pm$25 per future chefIt’s the year of the Sheep and time to join in the celebration with all of our favorite Chinese dishes that are easy to make in your own kitchen! Wonton Soup, Vegetable Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Chinese Noodle Chocolate Stacks

IT’S MARDI GRAS TIME CAMPTuesday, February 17, 10am-1pm$25 per future chefTime to celebrate Mardi Gras with special foods from New Orleans! Come and join us for the excitement of bringing out the Gold, Green and Purple Mardi Gras colors in your own food! Find the baby in a cupcake and win a prize! Sausage and Rice Jambalaya, Creamy Cornbread, Mardi Gras Colored Cupcakes

Attention Scout Leaders!The cooking school offers an approved Scout cooking program, from Daises to Cadettes, which have been revised in accordance with the new scout program. What a fun way to work towards your cooking badges!

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