Is learning to cook one of your New Years resolutions? Cooking at the Cottage has some great offerings this month to kick the new year off right. They offer date nights, but this month there are some great options for learning about gluten free cooking, making delicious soups, cooking with hemp or a variety of other topics.

You can see a complete list of events on their events page.

Saturday, January 6th ● 6:30 – 8:30 pm ● “Date Night” ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha – Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals   Menu: Creole Style Penne Pasta with Shrimp and Smoked Sausage ● Chicken Breast stuffed with Blue Cheese and Walnuts with Mushroom Veloute ● Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse with Almond Scented Meringue  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Tuesday, January 9th ● 6:30 – 9:00 pm ● “Resolution Ready ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free” ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko – June Health & Wellness ● $50.00 If you are like the majority of folks, the beginning of a new year brings resolutions of change. Don’t just think or talk about it … do it! You will be glad you did! Menu: Lentil Soup with Crispy Kale ● Cauliflower Gratin with Golden Raisins, Capers and Pine Nuts ● Warm Root Vegetable Salad with Saffron Vinaigrette ● Black Eyed Pea Cakes with Spinach and Artichoke Puree ● Strawberry Almond Cupcakes

Wednesday, January 10th ● 6:30 – 9:00 pm ● “Let’s Talk About Hemp” ● Demonstration Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling – Rock That Plate ● $50.00 Hemp seed is the most nutritionally complete seed on the planet ~ a super food. A Nutritional Powerhouse. Hemp was first cultivated in China more than 6,000 years ago, and was used as a food source long before soy foods. It is naturally hypo allergenic, has 23 amino acids, is the perfect balance of omega essential fats, contains GLA (gamma linolenic acid), high in fiber and high in antioxidants. Come and learn more about this Kentucky crop as well as experience the many ways to use it in your cooking. Menu: Hemp Seed Tabbouleh ● Hemp Crusted Fried Chicken Tenders ● Hemp Falafel Balls served with Hemp Hummus ● Pecan and Chocolate Hemp Pie

Thursday, January 11th ● 6:30 – 9:00 pm ● “Splendid Soups” ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale – Porcini ● $50.00 A simmering pot of soup is the perfect way to end a long day.  Join John as he creates elegant and casual soups perfect for a wintry night at home.  Menu: Roasted Chicken and Toasted Orzo Soup with Ciabatta ● Mushroom Bisque with Asiago Bread ● Beef and Three Lentil Soup with Garlic Bread ● New England Clam Chowder with a Rustic Baguette