Kitchen Witch Gourmet Shop
760-942-3228
127 N. El Camino Real Suite D
Encinitas, CA 92024
August
Summer Tuscan Grill
Wednesday, August 6 at 11 am and 6 pm
Sample the flavors of this fabulous Northern Italian cuisine while you sample two specially chosen Italian wines to compliment the dishes.
Panzanella (Bread Salad) with Tomatoes, Basil and Cucumbers
Arista Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Garlic Potatoes and Olives
Tuscan Chicken Breasts on Garlic Spinach with Charred Corn Polenta and Tomato Vinaigrette
Grilled Shrimp on Cannellini Beans with Fresh Tomatoes, Prosciutto and Fresh Herbs
Almond Zuccotto (Molded Dome Cake with Chocolate and Almond Cream Fillings)
Wine Country Summer Flavors
Wednesday, August 13 at 11 am and 6 pm
Bold, Fresh and Seasonal Foods characterize Wine Country Cooking—oh, and don’t forget the use of wine in the preparation.
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Fresh Mozzarella on Arugula Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Balsamic Dressing
Chicken Breasts in White Wine Fig Sauce on Creamy Polenta with Manchego Cheese
Grilled Scallops on Fettuccine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Spinach in Asiago Cream Sauce
Flank Steak Stuffed with Prosciutto, Fontina and Basil with a Cabernet Shallot Sauce
Fresh Cherry Almond Tart with Streusel Topping
Summer Thai Spice
Tuesday, August 19 at 6 pm
There’s nothing like Thai food to cool you down in the summer when the thermostat soars.
Red Curry Pork Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad
Chicken Toss with Thai Basil, Chilies and Lime
Thai Lemongrass Beef Salad with Cucumber and Tomatoes
Fresh Green Curry Paste
Green Curry Prawns with Zucchini and Red Peppers with Jasmine Rice
Thai Ice Tea
It’s Just Peachy!
Wednesday, August 20 at 11 am and 6 pm
Summer time is harvest time for all the best fresh fruit. We’ll feature peaches in this class with both savory and sweet accents.
Electric Peach Summer Cocktail
Turkey Salad with Peaches and Sesame Ginger Dressing
Ginger Peach Roasted Brandied Peach Pork Tenderloin with Shallots and Fresh Thyme
Tandoori Salmon with Fresh Ginger Peach Chutney and Minted Yogurt
Blueberry and Peach Crisp with Pecan Streusel
Fresh Peach Tart with an Almond Crust
Learn-a-Lunch—Florentine-Style
Friday, August 22 at noon
Join us for this special daytime class where Phillis serves up a lesson in cooking and a fabulous meal, all in 1 hour. This time visit Italy through it’s cuisine as you celebrate what’s best about summer flavors.
Tossed Tuscan Salad with Green Beans, White Beans, Olives and Shaved Parmesan
Florentine Chicken Breasts on Spinach with Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes
Peaches Baked with Amaretti Crumbs, Almonds and Ice Cream
Labor Day Get-Together
Tuesday, August 26 at 6 pm
The last of summer’s big weekends is coming up and you want to be ready with new recipes to prepare for your guests or to take to their parties.
Baked Asiago Mushroom Dip with Crudities
Marinated Artichoke and Black Olive Spread with Parmesan Crostini
Spicy Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Orange Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Spicy Pepper and Cabbage Slaw
Fruit Sundaes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sauce
Orange Almond Lace Cookies
Beef on the Barbie!
Wednesday, August 27 at 11 am and 6 pm
This is not just a how-to cook beef on the grill class, it’s also filled with great ideas for Sauces and Salsas and Marinades that will keep them coming back for more.
Chipotle-Lime New York Steaks with Grilled Mango-Black Bean Salsa
Filet Mignon with A-1 Hollandaise Sauce
Top Sirloin with Charred Corn, Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa with
Roasted Garlic Ancho Aioli
Mongolian Hoisin-Marinated Flank Steak with Sweet-Sour Mustard Sauce
Rich Fudgy Chocolate Torte with Port-Soaked Dried Cherries and Port-Chocolate Ganache
September
5-Ingredient Main Dishes from the Pantry
Wednesday, September 3 at 11 am and 6 pm
The ultimate in quick cooking—Only five ingredients to prep and cook. We’ll use some great jarred foods available right here at Kitchen Witch that will give you a head start on creating fabulous flavors with ease. This is the one time each year that food will be 10% off for class participants!
Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper and Onion Sauce
Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Blackberry Chipotle Sauce
Ginger Wasabi Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp and Potstickers on Rainbow Slaw with
Lemon Wasabi Dressing
Cedar Plank Salmon with Raspberry Honey Mustard Glaze
Chop House Fillet Mignon with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Arugula Salad
Crepes Filled with Strawberry Mascarpone Cream and Topped with
Sweet Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
Backyard Martinis and BBQ
Tuesday, September 9 at 6 pm
Nothing better than entertaining in the summer in San Diego. Here are three great cocktails to start things off right and lots of BBQ ideas as well.
Martinis: Gold Passion Martini; Maraschino Citrus Rumtini, Guava-Lime Tequini
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Sweet Chili-Ginger Sauce Dip
Edamame Feta Spread with Grilled Sesame Pizzettes
Grilled Chicken and Papaya Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto and Chipotle–Red Pepper Glaze
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Sweet-Spicy Chutney BBQ Sauce
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lime and Honey Dressing
White Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake Tart with Gingersnap Cookie Crust
Super Simple Main Dishes
Wednesday, September 10 at 11 am and 6 pm
These entrees are perfect when you are on the run. They are quick and delicious!
Scampi with Artichokes and Lemon on Linguine
Chicken Marsala with Pancetta
Apricot Chicken with Almonds
Baked Pecan Crusted Dijon Fish Fillets
Cajun Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Jalapeno Jack Cheese
Fudge Topped Pecan Brownies
Fabulous Friday—Asian Fusion Dining
Friday, September 12 at 6 pm
Have fun with flavors in this class as we prepare a fabulous Asian-inspired meal. Wines will be chosen specially for this menu.
Shiitake Tomato Bisque with Hawaiian Focaccia with Sesame Seeds and Garlic
Sweet and Tangy Grilled Beef with Orange Sesame Sauce, Red Onions, Spinach and Watercress on a Crispy Rice Paper
Herb Marinated Thai Grilled Chicken Breasts with Sweet Spicy Sauce
Peanut Sauced Fried Rice with Red Pepper and Pine Nuts
Fresh Mango Cream Fool and White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies with Crystallized Ginger
Fast and Fabulous Pasta Sauces
Tuesday, September 16 at 6 pm and
Wednesday, September 17 at 11 am
Enjoy these quick pasta dishes for everynight cooking or try them for casual entertaining.
Greek Chicken Fusilli Toss with Artichokes, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Tuscan White Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Zucchini and Fresh Sage
Linguine with Shrimp, Spinach, Tomatoes and Basil
Creamy Garlic Sauced Penne with Prosciutto and Peas
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Fresh Basil Spinach Pesto, Roasted Peppers, Zucchini and Corn
Peach Amaretto Parfai with Amaretti Cookies
Whole Foods—Healthy and Delicious
Tuesday, September 23 at 6 pm
In this Vegetarian/Vegan, class you will learn that meatless eating can easily be feasting and delicious as we cook with alternate forms of protein.
Split Pea Soup with Carrots, Celery and Sunflower Seeds
Southwestern Chopped Salad with Marinated and Baked Chili Tofu, Black Beans, Jicama and Corn and Lime Dressing
Paella Valencia with Seitan, Garbanzo Beans, Artichokes and Peas
Tofu Scrambler Breakfast Burrito with Refried Beans, Salsa and Cheese
Delightful Thai Pineapple Curried Fried Rice with Edamame
Strawberry, Watermelon, Peach, Raspberry Sorbet, Orange Smoothie
Fast and Fabulous Entertaining Ideas
Wednesday, September 24 at 11 am and 6 pm
Add a quick vegetable or salad and dinner is on the table in plenty of time to enjoy your guests!
Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Sauce with Blue Cheese Potato Gratin
Bacon, Feta and Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Orzo Tossed with Artichokes, Olives and Feta
Firecracker Salmon with a Spicy Ginger-Soy Glaze on Asian Noodles with Julienne Vegetables
Bourbon-Brown Sugar Braised Pork Tenderloin with Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato Slices
Cinnamon Raisin Apple Bread Pudding with Cider Custard Sauce
Learn-a-Lunch—Fall Entertaining
Friday, September 26 at noon
Join us for this special daytime class where Phillis serves up a lesson in cooking and a fabulous meal, all in 1 hour. This time get ready for cool fall weather with this delightful meal.
Maple-Mustard Pork Sauced Tenderloin
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta
Green Beans with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Gingerbread cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Blue Cheese Specialties
Tuesday, September 30 at 6 pm
If you are a blue cheese lover, you know it, and you know you can’t get enough. These recipes were created just for you.
Spinach Dip with Danish Blue Cheese and Bacon
Filet Mignon with Shiitake Mushrooms, Stilton and Blackberry Cabernet Sauce
Mushroom Puff Pastry Crostada with Roquefort Cheese
5-Cheese Lasagna with Gorgonzola, Artichokes and Prosciutto
Pork Tenderloin with Hot Pepper Jelly Sauce and Maytag Blue Cheese
Apple-Raspberry Crisp with Pecan Crunch Topping
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