Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast, Brenham, Texas » Cooking Classes http://murskihomesteadbb.com Just another Inndx Blogs and Websites for Inns weblog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Texas Cooking Class http://murskihomesteadbb.com/blog/2011/08/02/texas-cooking-class/ http://murskihomesteadbb.com/blog/2011/08/02/texas-cooking-class/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:57:32 +0000 Pamela Murski http://murskihomesteadbb.com/?p=4236 Nothing better than homemade croutons! Orange & Radish Salad....peppery & sweet Cooking Class Getting the soup ready to puree. Making the tart pastry. This tart is gonna be good! Rustic Apple Tart Oooooh, homemade caramel! Taking a break from cooking....

Rockin’ it in  the  kitchen at the B&B during  one of our cooking class adventures…..

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Delicious fun menu and participants in the ranch kitchen!

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More cooking fun at the B&B!

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Cooking Class at the Ranch

Lots of great fun was had recently during one  of our Foodie Adventures where we made everything from Acadian Syrup Cake to Crawfish Pie!  Laura, one of the  cooks, posted some really great photos and synopsis of the day we had in the kitchen.  Check out  her blog to learn more about the fun we had!

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Guests enjoyed more fun in the kitchen at the ranch recently with another cooking class!  The menu included Roasted Pear & Blue Cheese Salad with Crabcakes, Ribollita (Italian Soup), Savory Stuffed Pork Chops with Chimichurri, wild Rice Salad with Dried Cherries & Ginger, Cannoli with Raspberry Sauce!

]]> http://murskihomesteadbb.com/blog/2011/01/21/another-great-bb-cooking-class/feed/ 0 2011 Cooking Class Schedule Now Available! http://murskihomesteadbb.com/blog/2010/10/27/2011-cooking-class-schedule-now-available/ http://murskihomesteadbb.com/blog/2010/10/27/2011-cooking-class-schedule-now-available/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:33:54 +0000 Pamela Murski http://murskihomesteadbb.com/?p=2073 It’s that time of year again!  The 2011 Ranch Cooking Class Schedule is now available.  This is the perfect time to plan a fantastic Texas Ranch Culinary Vacation to one of our  Cooking classes or Foodie Events.    Even if you have attended a cooking class before don’t let that detour you.

Cooking Class Tart Cooking Class Hors d'oeuvres! Ravioli Cooking Class Sweet Potato-Maple Cream Soup

Foodie Weekends,  are for those who  like to cook, for  Foodies and for Spectators who love food in all forms!  Guests determine the depth of their involvement, with options ranging from a visit to an area farmer’s market, local winery, garden harvest, cooking with me or just enjoying the great food!  Whether you are a Foodie, avid cook, spectator or wannabe cook,  these events are all about creating memorable experiences in a relaxing atmosphere involving food, spontaneous cooking and creating ways to take the everyday recipe to the next level.

Every class and event  is chock full of new recipes that you can duplicate at home!   This is a great gift idea for that home cook you know.  Itinerary and dates…

  • 1 Room for 2 Nights, Murski Homestead – Two (Double Occupancy)
  • Full Breakfast both mornings
  • Farmer’s Market Tour
  • Downtown Driving Tour
  • Hands-On Cooking Class
  • Local Wine Tasting and Dinner

2011 DATES: March 4-6,    March  11-13,      April 29-May1,    May 6-8,    May 13-15,    Sept. 2-4,    Sept. 9-11,    Oct. 14-16,    Oct. 21-23,    Oct. 28-30,    Nov. 11-13,   Nov. 18-20,    Dec. 2-4

Reserve your spot now for food and fun at the ranch or buy a gift certificate to introduce friends and  family to the Murski  Homestead B&B Experience!

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Easy French food was the order of the day for the B&B Foodie Weekend Cooking Class recently!  After a foray to the local Farmers Market, we settled into the kitchen to begin cooking.  The menu included Scallops Provencal, Warm Cremini Mushroom Salad with Arugula and Prosciutto, Roasted Leg of Lamb Persillade, Zucchini Gratin, and Fresh Strawberry Sorbet!  Look for some of the great recipes to come…..the lamb was especially succulent with no gaminess due to a new method of preparation I taught during the class.

The Method:

Lamb and Brine
1 (3 pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed  
2 Tb. kosher  salt
(or 1 Tb. table salt)          
2 Tb. sugar
6 medium garlic cloves, crushed
 
Garlic-Parsley Paste
1 medium head garlic, outer papery skins removed and top
third of head cut off & discarded
1 Tb. olive  oil
1 Tb. minced fresh
parsley leaves

Combine salt, sugar and garlic  with 2 quarts water in large bowl; stir until salt and sugar dissolve.  Open roast and remove all visible fat and connective tissue/coverings (this is a major step in reducing the gaminess!).  Lightly score
inside of lamb roast, making ¼ inch deep cuts spaced 1 inch apart in crosshatch pattern.  Submerge lamb in brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

While lamb is brining, adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 400 degrees.  Place garlic head cut side up on sheet of foil and drizzle with olive oil.  Wrap foil tightly around garlic; place on baking sheet and roast until coves are very soft and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.  When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic head to remove cloves from skins.  Mash cloves into paste with side of chef’s knife.  Combine 1 tablespoon of garlic paste and parsley leaves in small bowl.

Remove lamb from brine and pat dry with paper towels.  Rub garlic-parsley paste into  scored surface working paste
into  cuts.  Season with salt and pepper.  Roll lamb into compact roast, tucking in to form a log/leg shape.  Tie with twine at 1 inch intervals.

Proceed with your favorite roasting method and enjoy the  fruits of your labor!

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I was so pleased to  be able to donate an herb cooking class luncheon benefiting the Luke and Rachel Batten Foundation recently.   This  rare childhood disease for which there is currently no cure,  is extremely brutal and robs children of a full life span.  The foundation raises money for research and awareness to give these children and their families a ray of hope during their battle.  Thanks go out to that special group of Chappell Hill women who purchased the cooking class luncheon and came to the B&B for the special event!

We started off the class with pitchers of Raspberry Mint Mojitos and  fresh orange & lemon scented ice cold water  (another hot 100 degree Texas day was upon  us!).  Their class included a herb cooking demonstration, luncheon and enthusiastic conversation about using herbs and tips on storage, preparation, combining and growing  .

THEIR MENU

  • Raspberry Mint Mojitos
  • Fresh Corn Soup with Thyme, Basil, and Proscuitto
  • Minted Mascarpone Sorbet
  • Shrimp with Salsa Verde 
  • Herb  & Flower Garden Salad
  • Penne Frittata with Basil & Ricotta
  • Roasted Pears with Honey, Bay and Greek Yogurt
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