Recipes for Life! Grace Hanusin, COTA Regional Cooking School Manage
Grace Hanusin, COTA Regional Cooking School Manage
September Highlights
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 10:30 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As summer comes to an end, we think about all those hot days, and wonder how what September weather has in store for us. Everything tastes better when you eat it outdoors, and no one enjoys this short lived time as much as us. At the first sign of warm weather, and until the evenings turn cool, we savor delightful food and wine while watching the world go by. Our upcoming classes utilize the autumn harvest, and all the wonders it brings to the table! Coupons are available on the back of Tops register tapes at selected Tops markets.
Here is a sampling of great classes and recipes to get you started! To get our entire list, please go to www.topsmarkets.com, click on depts., cooking school, “calendar”.
4 Fabulous Ways to Utilize Your Zucchini Crop Instructor Rose Ann Ross Monday, September 19, 6-8:30pm Amherst Wednesday, September 14, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $25 per person In my opinion, zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables ever to hit our American soil. You can fry it, grill it, bake or mash it. No matter what the method anything made with zucchini tastes DELICIOUS! Crispy Zucchini Chips, Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini, Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes, Heavenly Zucchini Muffins
Autumn Harvest wine pairing with Niagara Landing Wine Cellars Instructor Rose Ann Ross Wednesday, September 28, 6-8:30pm Amherst Wednesday, September 21, 6-8:30pm West Seneca $25 per person Autumn brings an abundance of colorful and delightful fruits and veggies. Rose Ann has a great combo of grilling/ stove top cooking that will warm you on chilly nights and cool you down in the heat of the day! Grilled Vegetable Salad, Mussels with Pasta, Grilled Peaches & Cream Served Over Ice Cream
August Highlights
Monday, 01 August 2011 07:41 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As summer comes to an end, we think about all those hot days, and wonder how many of those we have left. Everything tastes better when you eat it outdoors, and no one enjoys this short lived time as much as us. At the first sign of warm weather, and until the evenings turn cool, we savor delightful food and wine while watching the world go by. Bring the flavors of the summer into your own backyard with these special classes designed for eating outdoors with family and friends. Coupons are available on the back of Tops register tapes.
Summertime Cooking Gluten Free Chef Amy Weisenburger Thursday, August 11, 6-8:30pm Amherst Monday, August 1, 6-8:30 pm West Seneca $25 per person Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs, Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese & Sage, GF Strawberry Shortcake
June Highlights
Tuesday, 31 May 2011 08:27 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As summer approaches, so does the good weather! This spring was one of the wettest springs in history, but hopefully we can leave that behind us and concentrate on having some fun in the sun. Everything tastes better when you eat it outdoors, and no one enjoys this short lived time as much as us. At the first sign of warm weather, and until the evenings turn cool, we savor delightful food and wine while watching the world go by. Bring the flavors of the summer into your own backyard with these special classes designed for eating outdoors with family and friends. Coupons are available on the back of Tops register tapes.
May Highlights
Sunday, 01 May 2011 00:00 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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The month of May at the cooking school is a busy month! As a tribute to moms, we have an array of classes from our mom & Little Chefs teas to learning to make an entire meal to give moms the night off! We are continuing our gluten free classes, hands on, health, wine & beer pairing. See you there! On May 4th, the Cooking School will be a participant at The Taste Of Home in Hamburg. Please join us, as I will be doing a Cooking Demo at 2:30 on the Entertainment Stage. We will be assisting Chef Michael on stage for the taste of home presentation! Visit Booth #5, for some great recipes and samples! Grace Hanusin, Regional Cooking School Manager
Here is a sampling of great classes and recipes to get you started! To get our entire list, please go to www.topsmarkets.com, click on depts., then cooking school, then “calendar”.
April Highlights:
Monday, 04 April 2011 15:51 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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April Highlights Spring has finally sprung! Here at the Cooking School we certainly do have spring fever! As this new season approaches, we find ourselves still having to tie our purse strings a little tighter, going out to eat less and less, but still missing those “different and exciting” meals you think only restaurants can offer. Well, think again! Why not come to our adult cooking classes where you can not only taste delicious and different meal offerings, but learn how to make them yourselves! Our Culinary Chefs/ Instructors offer valuable tips and step-by-step directions in all of our classes, along with the recipes for you to take along on your next shopping trip. Our health class menus also help you with healthy meal planning, and offer loads of information on the class topics. Whether it be gourmet dinners, appetizers, cooking for kids, or team building events, the Cooking School has the classes for you. 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!”
Tops Friendly Markets Cooking School
Thursday, 03 March 2011 10:00 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As the Regional Cooking School Manager of Tops Friendly Markets, I get to meet many area Chefs and Instructors that share their recipes with me and the cooking school customers. Today, I would like to share information about Tops Cooking School, and all it has to offer. I may even share some great recipes with you! Tops Markets has 2 area cooking schools, located right inside the Tops stores! I am located in Amherst, at 3980 Maple Rd. near N. Bailey. I can be reached at 716.515.2000. The second school is located at 355 Orchard Park Rd. in West Seneca, where you can reach my coordinator, Noreen at 716.517.3006. We both have state of the art cooking schools featuring Viking appliances, and seating for up to 24.
February highlights at Top Cooking School
Saturday, 05 February 2011 15:53 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As the Regional Cooking School Manager of Tops Friendly Markets, I get to meet many area Chefs and Instructors that share their recipes with me and the cooking school customers. Today, I would like to share information about Tops Cooking School, and all it has to offer. I may even share some great recipes with you! Tops Markets has 2 area cooking schools, located right inside the Tops stores! I am located in Amherst, at 3980 Maple Rd. near N. Bailey. I can be reached at 716.515.2000. The second school is located at 355 Orchard Park Rd. in West Seneca, where you can reach my coordinator, Noreen at 716.517.3006. We both have state of the art cooking schools featuring Viking appliances, and seating for up to 24. Our classes start at just age 3, with a parent or guardian. These little chefs (ages 3-6) put on aprons, prepare the menu and get to eat their creations. Our Jr. Chefs (ages 7-10) prepare a little more advanced menu, with drop off of students. Next is our Aspiring Chef classes (ages 11 and up), who learn advanced cooking. All these classes are a favorite with kids; all are hands on; many come to all of the classes in their age group. It’s always fun to bring a friend, and many do! We also have Birthday Parties, Scout Programs, and Team Building Events. Our adult classes are both demonstration and hands on. Many classes have wine and beer pairing with local wineries and breweries, please read our calendar for more information on dates and times. We also offer Health classes, taught by Registered Dieticians. These are covered in part by The Blues of WNY, Univera and Independent Health. Our Family Cooks Together, Diabetes and Healthy Heart programs are under this heading. Whether it is ethnic cooking, appetizers, cooking for kids, or team building events, the Cooking School has the classes for you at a great price! 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!” To get our quarterly calendar, go to www.topsmarkets.com, click on departments, then the cooking school, and lastly the word “calendar”. We also have the calendars in area stores. Mention this column when registering yourself for a class and you can bring a friend for ½ price! Hope to see you soon! Grace Hanusin, Regional Cooking School Manager, Tops Markets
February highlights
February brings us to the height of winter, and wow what a winter it has been! If you’re like most folks, winter is a hibernation time, where we like to stay at home, cuddle up with a loved one or a good book or glass of wine. It is also a time for comfort foods, soups being one of the most common. If you are getting stir crazy staying home, why not venture out to Tops Cooking School, where we have some great classes waiting just for you! Try your culinary skills in the hands on classes, or sit back and watch the pros create delicious recipes for you to try! Here is a sampling of our February classes.
Tops Cooking School and ALL it HAS to OFFER!
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 08:42 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As the Regional Cooking School Manager of Tops Friendly Markets, I get to meet many area Chefs and Instructors that share their recipes with me and the cooking school customers. Today, I would like to share information about Tops Cooking School, and all it has to offer. I may even share some great recipes with you! Tops Markets has 2 area cooking schools, located right inside the Tops stores! I am located in Amherst, at 3980 Maple Rd. near N. Bailey. I can be reached at 716.515.2000. The second school is located at 355 Orchard Park Rd. in West Seneca, where you can reach my coordinator, Noreen at 716.517.3006. We both have state of the art cooking schools featuring Viking appliances, and seating for up to 24. Our classes start at just age 3, with a parent or guardian. These little chefs (ages 3-6) put on aprons, prepare the menu and get to eat their creations. Our Jr. Chefs (ages 7-10) prepare a little more advanced menu, with drop off of students. Next is our Aspiring Chef classes (ages 11 and up), who learn advanced cooking.
Classes & Recipes
Tuesday, 30 November 2010 21:43 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As the Regional Cooking School Manager of Tops Friendly Markets, I get to meet many area Chefs and Instructors that share their recipes with me and the cooking school customers. Today, I would like to share information about Tops Cooking School, and all it has to offer. I may even share some great recipes with you! Tops Markets has 2 area cooking schools, located right inside the Tops stores! I am located in Amherst, at 3980 Maple Rd. near N. Bailey. I can be reached at 716.515.2000. The second school is located at 355 Orchard Park Rd. in West Seneca, where you can reach my coordinator, Noreen at 716.517.3006. We both have state of the art cooking schools featuring Viking appliances, and seating for up to 24. Our classes start at just age 3, with a parent or guardian. These little chefs (ages 3-6) put on aprons, prepare the menu and get to eat their creations. Our Jr. Chefs (ages 7-12) prepare a little more advanced menu, with drop off of students. Next is our Aspiring Chef classes (ages 12-15), who learn advanced cooking. All these classes are a favorite with kids; all are hands on; many come to all of the classes in their age group. It’s always fun to bring a friend, and many do! We also have birthday parties, Scout Programs, showers and team building events. Our adult classes are both demonstration and hands on. Many classes have wine and beer pairing with local wineries and breweries, please read our calendar for more information on dates and times. We also offer Health classes, taught by Registered Dieticians. These are covered in part by The Blues of WNY, Univera and Independent Health. Our Family Cooks Together, Diabetes, Healthy Heart, Eat Well Stay Fit programs are under this heading. Whether it is ethnic cooking, appetizers, cooking for kids, or team building events, the Cooking School has the classes for you at a great price! 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!” To get our quarterly calendar, go to www.topsmarkets.com, click on departments. We also have the calendars in area stores. Mention this column when registering yourself for a class and you can bring a friend for ½ price! Hope to see you soon! Grace Hanusin, Regional Cooking School Manager, Tops Markets
DECEMBER Highlights As the weather starts to turn cold, those warm and hearty recipes that might weigh you down during the hot summer months are starting to sound appealing again. We have great menu selections this month including lots of hands on classes!
Take some time out of your busy schedule this season by stopping in for a class. We have many new Chefs/ Instructors teaching classes. We offer wine and beer pairings in some adult classes. We have great ideas for holiday planning, from appetizers to elegant meals, to some mouthwatering desserts! It’s a great way to get new recipes, make new friends, and get into the holiday spirit! Also please join us for our annual Holiday dinner, where one of our great chefs will be preparing food before your eyes, and serving it buffet style, including wine!
Here is a sampling of our December classes. To get our entire list, please go to www.topsmarkets.com, click on depts., then cooking school, then “calendar”.
Tops Friendly Markets Cooking School
Monday, 01 November 2010 09:13 | Written by Grace Hanusin, Cooking School Mgr.,Tops Markets |
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As the Regional Cooking School Manager of Tops Friendly Markets, I get to meet many area Chefs and Instructors that share their recipes with me and the cooking school customers. Today, I would like to share information about Tops Cooking School, and all it has to offer. I may even share some great recipes with you! Tops Markets has 2 area cooking schools, located right inside the Tops stores! I am located in Amherst, at 3980 Maple Rd. near N. Bailey. I can be reached at 716.515.2000. The second school is located at 355 Orchard Park Rd. in West Seneca, where you can reach my coordinator, Noreen at 716.517.3006. We both have state of the art cooking schools featuring Viking appliances, and seating for up to 24. Our classes start at just age 3, with a parent or guardian. These little chefs (ages 3-6) put on aprons, prepare the menu and get to eat their creations. Our Jr. Chefs (ages 7-12) prepare a little more advanced menu, with drop off of students. Next is our Aspiring Chef classes (ages 12-15), who learn advanced cooking. All these classes are a favorite with kids; all are hands on; many come to all of the classes in their age group. It’s always fun to bring a friend, and many do! We also have birthday parties, Scout Programs, showers and team building events. Our adult classes are both demonstration and hands on. Many classes have wine and beer pairing with local wineries and breweries, please read our calendar for more information on dates and times. We also offer Health classes, taught by Registered Dieticians. These are covered in part by The Blues of WNY, Univera and Independent Health. Our Family Cooks Together, Diabetes, Healthy Heart, Eat Well Stay Fit programs are under this heading. Whether it is ethnic cooking, appetizers, cooking for kids, or team building events, the Cooking School has the classes for you at a great price! 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!” To get our quarterly calendar, go to www.topsmarkets.com, click on departments. We also have the calendars in area stores. Mention this column when registering, and you can bring a friend for ½ price! Hope to see you soon! Grace Hanusin, Regional Cooking School Mgr, Tops Markets November Highlights November is one of our busiest months at the cooking school! We celebrate with some great Thanksgiving classes, as well as getting ahead on our holiday baking! Our holiday classes include all ages, starting at age 3. Below is a sampling of classes the cooking school has to offer in November, along with some great recipes to get you started! All you need to do is call the cooking school location that you want to sign up at, and reserve your seat using a credit card. We offer hands on and demonstration classes, along with wine and beer pairing. So come on in and join the fun and laughter here at the Cooking school!
Little Chefs Ages 3-6 with parent
Horn of Plenty Saturday, November 13, 2:30-4 PM $13 Little Chefs will gobble up these treats for a special time of thanks. Turkey Shaped Turkey Burger, Veggie and Noodle Soup, Warm Me up Cider, Turkey Trot cookies (take home food craft)
Jr. Chef Ages 7-12
Untraditional Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 17, 6-8 pm $15 The first Thanksgiving celebrated freedom, harvest, and friendship. We still celebrate these traditions, but we will change up the traditional recipes a bit! Turkey Ramen Noodle Stir Fry, Orange Sherbet Salad, Pilgrim Hats, Native American Fry Bread with Ice Cream, Cornucopia Craft
Aspiring Chef ages 13-15
Thanksgiving Feast Monday, November 22, 6-8 pm $18 Let’s be thankful for all we have, and show our appreciation by learning to make a Thanksgiving meal you could make at home! Creamy Cornbread, Turkey Tenderloin, Sweet Potato Casserole, Pumpkin Supreme Cake
Adult Hands On Classes
Holiday Gifts for the Office, Friends or Family Instructor Diane Wagner Friday, November 19, 6:30-8:30 pm, Amherst Tuesday, November 2, 6:30-8:30 pm, West Seneca $25 Do you have a gift exchange at work, and want to give something that will never be re-gifted? Diane will then demonstrate how to package and combine other items to make great gifts! Chocolate Dipped Spoons, Pistachios and Tart Cherry Chocolate Bark, Stuffed Sandwich Cookies, Chocolate Praline Triangles, Peanut Butter Buckeyes, Chocolate Nut Bars
Easy Entertaining: Party Appetizers Chef Amy Weisenburger Monday, November 29, 6-8 pm, Amherst Monday, November 1, 6-8 pm, West Seneca $25, 2/$40 Get ready for game night, girl’s night over, or impress some new neighbors with an easy but elegant appetizer party — easy to put together and beautiful on the plate! Brie & Pear Tartlets, Pan Seared Scallops Bruschetta, Caprese Skewers, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Holiday Cookie Decorating Pastry Chef Amanda Usen Friday, December 10, 6:30-8:30 pm, Amherst Friday, December 3, 6:30-8:30 pm, West Seneca $25 Tired of the same old holiday treats you make each year? Want to start a new tradition? Join Chef Amanda and learn to make and decorate four gorgeous holiday treats! *Bring a box to take home the ones that are too pretty to eat. Coffee, Tea and desserts will be served. Lemon-Pistachio Wreaths, Jam Pinwheels, Easy Chocolate Truffles, Royal Gingerbread Snowflakes
Holiday Cookies; Italian Style! Instructor Diane Noto-Hamric (Author of It’s a Wing Thing, Buffalo Style) Wednesday, December 1, 6:30-8:30 pm, Amherst Wednesday, December 8, 6:30-8:30 pm, West Seneca $25 The holidays are a great time to make Italian Cookies. Join Diane and learn how to make these Italian favorites! Bring a box to take some home! Coffee, Tea and desserts will be served. Sesame Cookies, Cucciadati, Chocolate Wedding, Pizelles
Your Health
Diabetes Awareness Month Instructor Pam Beamer, RD, CDE Thursday, November 11, 6-8 pm, Amherst Thursday, November 18, 6-8 pm, West Seneca $20 Pam will give her “State of Diabetes” address in this class, letting you know why diabetes prevention and management is so important. She will share with you how diabetes impacts ALL of us here in WNY and what is being done locally to fight this potentially devastating disease. Caramelized Pear, Sage & Gorgonzola Quesadillas*, Korean Filet Mignon “Lollipops”, Grilled Vegetable Palette*, Whipped Banana Sherbet*
A Time of Thanks; Family Cooks Together Instructor Julia Assad, RD Tuesday, November 16, 6-8 pm, Amherst Tuesday, November 9, 6-8 pm, West Seneca $20 per adult, $10 per child ages12 and under (cost without insurance) Family, friends, our health —there’s a lot to be thankful for. Food has always been a way of expressing love and thanks. Show your love and gratitude by making a healthy holiday meal together. Turkey Fingers with Maple Mustard Sauce, Honey Glazed Mini-Carrots, Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash, Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
Here are a few of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving. Please enjoy and have a thankful Thanksgiving!!
Creamy Corn Casserole
1 can Tops whole kernel corn 1 can Tops creamed corn ½ cup smart balance or other reduced fat softened butter 1 cup Tops light sour cream 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
Combine corn, creamed corn, smart balance, sour cream in 2 Qt. casserole dish. Add corn muffin mix and stir until well blended. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 1 hour.
Extra Creamy Cornbread 4 eggs, beaten One 16-ounce can of creamed corn Two 8-ounce boxes of corn muffin mix (Jiffy is great) One pint sour cream Two sticks of butter or margarine, melted Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into a 10 by 13-inch greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool and slice into squares or triangles. Can be refrigerated and re-heated. Serve warm.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole Buffalo News Variation by Grace Hanusin
Ingredients: 8 medium baking potatoes, about 4 pounds 1 pkg. cream cheese, room temperature (may use light ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 pint sour cream (may use light) 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese-, divided (may use taco cheese) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ cup fresh chopped chives (save sprinkle for topping) 10 slices turkey bacon, crumbled (separating two slices)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350*. Pierce potatoes and place on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until soft. Scoop out potatoes and mash with potato masher. (You may save skins for potato skin recipes.) Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, 8 slices crumbled turkey bacon, chives and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir well. Add garlic, salt and pepper, stir well. Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place potato mixture in dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. When baking, remove plastic wrap and bake casserole 35- 45 minutes, until hot. Sprinkle remaining cheese, saved bacon and chives and return to oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Makes 10 – 12 servings
Pumpkin Cake Supreme
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix with 1 cup reserved ½ cup butter, melted 1 egg
1- 29 oz. can pumpkin puree 2/3 cup milk 3 eggs ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ cup sugar 1 pinch nutmeg
1 cup yellow cake mix, reserved ½ cup flour ½ cup chopped nuts ½ teaspoon baking powder ¾ cups sugar ½ cup butter
Directions: Mix first 3 ingredients together and spread into a greased 13 x 9 pan. Mix the next 7 ingredients together and spread over the cake mixture. Mix the last 6 ingredients (cut in butter) and sprinkle over cake. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Serve warm with cream cheese.
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Grace Hanusin, COTA
Regional Cooking School Manager
Tops Markets
Grace is the Regional Cooking School Manager for Tops Friendly Markets. She is located at Tops Cooking School on Maple & N. Bailey Rds. in Amherst. Her culinary background includes working as a line cook and Sous Chef in many area restaurants, and teaching classes in the cooking School.
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, does live cooking demos, while promoting the Cooking School classes.
Grace Hanusin, COTA
Regional Cooking School Manager, TOPS Markets
3980 Maple Road Amherst, NY 14226
www.topsmarkets.com, click on meal ideas
716.515.2000
FAX 716.362-9679
cookingschool.t00041@topsmarkets.com
May is so beautiful:
Orchards are fair;
Branches of fruit trees
Make gardens of air.
Flowers of fragrance
Bloom in the light;
Fall like the snowflakes
Showering white.
Orchards of heaven
Grow with a grace,
And like a blessing
Perfume the place.
Each tree in blossom,
Each lovely spray,
In this month of Our Lady,
Bring glory to May.
Helen Maring
The Magnificat. Volume LXVIII. Number 1. May 1941.
