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    July & August Cooking Classes. 

See schedule below

The Regal Rabbit, the premier kitchen and gourmet food store in Chesterton, IN, also hosts a series of cooking classes covering a wide variety of themes. 

With a fully stocked kitchen including Swiss Diamond cookware, Wusthof cutlery and Kyocera ceramic cutlery, dinner and stemware, we can accommodate up to 10 people in the classes. 

We invite you to explore the art & craft of cooking while you're enjoying a night out with friends, learning new recipes and enjoying the freshly prepared food. 

Our chefs come to us from many local restaurants and clubs, including, Grand Kankakee Restaurant, Rittenhouse Senior Living in MC and Long Beach CC and Third Coast Spice Cafe.

July Cooking Classes

Fish Fantastic        SOLD OUT               $50

Derrick Stevens         Friday, July 30           6:30 pm

Learn an array of delicious new Fish recipes & a variety of easy preparation methods. This lesson includes Grilled Moroccan White Fish; Balsamic Salmon Burgers with Wasabi Aioli & Asian Slaw; Sauteed Salmon with Citrus-Basil Pan Sauce & Asparagus Risotto; Mediterranean Mahi Mahi en Papillote with Fennel, Roasted Peppers & Olives; & Parmesan-crusted Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce.

The Regal Rabbit  528 Indian Boundary Rd   Chesterton, IN  46304      219-395-8814  regalrabbit@comcast.net

 August Cooking Classes

Tuesday, August 3        6:30 PM           $40

EASY ONE POT MEALS – Joe Gaal

This is a great family meal preparation class-how to make an entire meal in one pot.  We’ll prepare a Rotini with Spicy Artichoke Marinara; Thai Coconut Salmon with Asian Citrus Salad; and Easy Beef Stroganoff. BYOW

Thursday, August 12         6:30 PM         $45

FABULOUS MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER SALADS –Derrick Stevens

This is a great time of year for salads and the Mediterranean region offers some unforgettable (and really easy) salad meals.  We’ll start with a tomato, cucumber and cilantro Fattoush Salad, Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and basil, a Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Balsamic vinaigrette and Tuscan White Bean Salad with spinach & roasted red peppers. BYOW

Monday, August 16       6:30 pm              $40

COOKING FRESH FROM YOUR GARDEN,  Joe Gaal

What do you do with all of those tomatoes and other great veggies coming out of your garden?  What about all of the fresh herbs?  This is the class that will show us how to use and keep all of those garden vegetables throughout the winter.

Friday, August 20   6:30 PM   SOLD OUT      $100/couple

GOURMET COUPLES – TUSCAN FANTASY – Joe Gaal

Chef Joe has a fabulous menu for you.  We’ll start with an Endive & Avocado Salad and then go onto our Garlic & Herb crusted Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce; Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic Roasted Baby Red Potatoes. BYOW

Friday, August 27        6:30 PM                $45

SOUTH CAROLINA SHRIMP BOIL – Joe Gaal

Join the fun when Chef Joe prepares a fabulous Late Summer Dinner that will have you begging for more.  The menu includes a South Carolina Shrimp Boil and Jambalaya. As always, we’ll also have scrumptious appetizers. BYOW