Orono Community Education

Serve freshly baked breads in less than one hour. Whether for a memorable weekend breakfast, brunch or teatime, to accompany a soup or salad or for another special occasion, hot-from-the-oven breads are wonderful. Muffins (and their larger-sized quick breads) may be sweet or savory. Adjust the muffin baking time for quick breads. A single recipe can yield both! We’ll feature remarkable recipes to taste in class and take home, plus learn tips, techniques and equipment. Recipes include: blueberry, cinnamon crunch, bran-corn, dried cherry, fresh ginger, golden raisin, maple sour cream, fresh lemon, plus flavored butters and a variety of glazes and toppings. Popovers can be served alone or insert your favorite filling to create a special meal. $11 supply fee payable to instructor at class.

This class will focus on all of those wonderful menu ideas you have always wanted to know how to master. We’ll begin with the basic cheese souffle (and loads of tips/techniques), easy eggs benedict casserole, cheese strata, Italian frittata with zucchini, a Japanese-style puffed baked pancake traditionally served with lemon and confectioners sugar, quiche lorraine and Greek spanakopeta (spinach pie). Round out the class with accompaniments including: biscotti-like anise toast, crunchy bran-corn bread, traditional cream scones, quick drop biscuit scone muffins and a beautiful pineapple boat filled with assorted fresh fruits. We will have strawberry fruit smoothies to drink and recipes for fresh tangerine or orange mimosas. Lovely in appearance, but even better to taste! An $11 supply fee is payable to instructor in class.

A typical Indian meal combines salty, sweet, creamy, spicy, hot and pungent flavors. The basic menu is usually comprised of starch, a meat or fish main dish, vegetables and chutney. Traditionally, Indian flatbread or basmati rice complement the other dishes to highlight a balanced spectrum of flavors. This culinary journey will explore the many facets of Indian cuisine, and give you confidence to prepare these amazing dishes on your own. Register for individual classes, or save 10% when you register online for the entire series in the same cart. A $15 supply fee is payable to the instructor at each class. Week 1: Palak Panneer - Wednesday, March 18 Menu: Palak Panneer with Mixed Vegetable Rice and Chapati Palak Panneer: Palak paneer is a vegetarian dish from the punjab region, consisting of paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach and seasoned with garlic, garam masala and other spices. Palak paneer may be called saag paneer in some restaurants in the US. Mixed Vegetable Rice: Veg Pulao is a comfort and satisfying complete meal, cooked with aromatic rice (basmati), mixed vegetables & whole spices. This makes a healthy, nutritious & delicious one pot meal. Chapatti: Chapati, also known as roti, phulka and roshi, an unleavened flatbread. Week 2: Dal Makhani - Wednesday, April 15 Menu: Dal Makhani & Cumin Basmati Rice with Cucumber Yogurt Raita. Dal Makhani: Dal makhani or dal makhni is a popular dish from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. The primary ingredients are whole black lentil, red kidney beans, butter and cream. The dish gets its richness from the use of cream, but it can also be prepared with yogurt, milk or no dairy. Cucumber Yogurt Raita: This cool, creamy condiment is a must with spicy Indian recipes. Whole-milk yogurt soothes the palate and stands up to the spicier dishes. Cumin Basmati Rice: Cumin rice is an earthy and slightly peppery dish that can be used as the base for many meals. Week 3: Skewers and Samosa - Wednesday, May 13 Menu: Sesame and ginger chicken skewers and samosa with alternative filling. Samosas are fried or baked pastries with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, meat, or lentils. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. We will pair our samosas with sesame and ginger chicken skewers.