Enjoy the change of seasons with these French flavors!
Menu:
Frisee Salad with Poached Eggs and Lardons
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Black Garlic Sauce
Seasonal Greens and Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Fig Tart
When: Friday, September 12th, 6-9:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 guests
Cost: $140/pp
Learn the proper pan searing for thick steaks that will be finished briefly in the oven while we make the pan sauce by deglazing it with Bourbon. Lots of favorites will fill out the meal.
Menu:
Classic Caesar Salad
Seared Ribeye Steaks with Bourbon-Peppercorn Cream
Herbed Potato Galette
Creamed Spinach
Classic Chocolate Mousse with Rum and Raspberries
When: Saturday, September 20th, 6 to 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 students
Cost: $140 per person
Join Shelley for this dive into vegetable dishes from the Middle East, complete with Falafel and Pita Bread.
Menu:
Pita Bread
Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce
Roasted Eggplant with Buttermilk Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds
Lentils and Celery Root with Hazelnuts, Mont and Preserved Lemons
Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions with Tahini Sauce
Mutabbaq - Goat Cheese Phyllo with Lemon Syrup
When: Friday, Sep. 26th, 6pm - 9:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Our Family Taco Class is open to parents and kids 7 and older. You will have fun learning how to make corn tortillas from scratch and a delicious chicken tinga to fill the tacos, along with guacamole and a fresh tomatillo salsa. We will make a seasonal fruit cooler to enjoy with our meal at the end of class and have Mexican Wedding Cookies for dessert.
Menu
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Chicken Tinga (Shredded chicken in a tomato and onion sauce)
Tomatillo Salsa
Guacamole
Seasonal Fruit Cooler
Wedding Cookies (Pecans)
When: Saturday, September 27th, 3-6pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: Kids (7 to 15): $80
Adults (15 and older): $100
Shelley combines her knowledge of both French and Mexican Cuisines in this elegant menu. Plus learn the best way to sear duck breasts without smoking out your kitchen!
Menu:
Hibiscus Margaritas
Guacamole with Roquefort and Homemade Chips
Cream of Poblano Soup
Seared Duck Breasts with Pasilla de Oaxaca-Tomatillo Salsa
Turnip-Parsnip Puree
Roasted Chayote
Mangoes with Citrus Custard
When: Saturday, October 11th, 6-9:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $250 per couple
Limit: 4 couples
This class will give you skills you will use every time you are in the kitchen. We will learn how to hone and sharpen a chefs knife and paring knife (feel free to bring your own) and slice and dice our way to a full menu!
Menu:
Minestrone
Celery-Apple salad
Caramelized onion and Cheddar Flatbread
Chimichurri Sauce
Fresh Orange Dessert
When: Friday, October 17th, 10am - 1:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
This class is such a favorite, that I find myself repeating it almost once a month!
Menu:
Classic Caesar Salad
Ribeye Steaks with Whiskey Peppercorn Cream Sauce
Potato Galette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Maple Syrup
Chocolate Mousse with Rum
When: Saturday, October 18th, 6-9:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Yes, Mole Poblano is the unctuous classic sauce from Puebla, Mexico that has chocolate as one of its many ingredients, often called "the king of Moles!". Once you learn how to make it, it can be served with Roasted or Poached Chicken or Turkey right away or frozen for another day—A new thanksgiving idea?
Menu:
Tamarind Agua Fresca
Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas and Cilantro
Mole Poblano with Roasted Turkey Breast
Mexican White Rice
Orange Flan
When: Friday, October 24th, 11am -2pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Today is Day of the Dead in Mexico, so let's celebrate! Of the many hang-over helping brunch dishes in Mexico, Migas is one of my favorites. They are eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes and homemade fried tortillas chips…tasty and satisfying! To finish off the meal we will have a sweet baked Mexican treat, Conchas, formed into small "day of the dead" breads with skull and crossbones, and some papaya with lime.
Menu:
Pineapple Atole (Hot drink; during class)
Cucumber, Celery and Pineapple Cooler
Migas (Homemade Tortilla Chips with Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Tomato)
Frijoles de Olla (black beans in a pot)
Conchas (Sweet Mexican Brioche Buns)
Papaya with Lime
When: Sunday, Nov 2, 10am - 1pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Whether or not you are vegetarian, you will enjoy these hearty Mexican dishes.
Menu:
Sopes with Goat Cheese, Pepita and Tomatillo Topping
Ensalada Rosaria (Julienned vegetable salad with Avocado Dressing and Puffed Amaranth)
Spinach Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Goat Cheese Sauce
Churros con Chocolate
When: Saturday, November 15th, 6-9:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Learn the proper pan searing for thick steaks that will be finished briefly in the oven while we make the pan sauce by deglazing it with Bourbon. Lots of favorites will fill out the meal.
Menu:
Classic Caesar Salad
Seared Ribeye Steaks with Bourbon-Peppercorn Cream
Herbed Potato Galette
Creamed Spinach
Classic Chocolate Mousse with Rum and Raspberries
When: Saturday, September 20th, 6 to 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 students
Cost: $140 per person
Late Summer Bistro Cooking
Menu:
Arugula Salad with Fresh Figs, Prosciutto, and Shaved Parmesan
Homemade Spaghetti alla Chitarra with corn, cherry tomatoes and Beurre Blanc Sauce
Almond Cake with Whipped Cream and Seasonal Fruit
When: Friday, September 5th, 6-9:30 PM
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 guests
Cost: $140/pp
Learn the proper pan searing for thick steaks that will be finished briefly in the oven while we make the pan sauce by deglazing it with Bourbon.
Lots of favorites will fill out the meal.:
Classic Caesar Salad
Seared Ribeye Steaks with Bourbon-Peppercorn Cream
Herbed Potato Galette
Creamed Spinach
Classic Chocolate Mousse with Rum and Raspberries
When: July 26th, 6pm - 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 guests
Join Shelley for this lively Spanish Tapas class! Roll up your sleeves with a glass of Sangria for hands on cooking, then enjoy the fruits of your labor at a sit down meal.
Menu:
Mushrooms with Anchovy Butter
Sauteed Shishito peppers with Maldon Salt
Steak with Blue Cheese Butter
Tortilla Española (Spanish "frittata")
Balsamic Braised Chicken Wings
Seared Scallops on Wilted Greens with Beurre Blanc Sauce
Citrus infused Flan
When: July 25th, 6 - 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $275 per couple
Limit: 4 couples
In this class we will make three kinds of fresh cheeses: Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Goat Cheese from scratch, then use them to make a full meal!
Menu:
Caprese Salad
Beet and Baby Kale Salad with Dill crusted Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Walnut Oil Dressing
Ricotta Cheese with Fresh Fruit, Honey, and Walnuts
When: July 20th, 3pm - 6:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville NJ
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
Kids ages 10 to 14 are welcome to join this Tortillas and Tacos class, and parents can join them at the same price, if they wish (just sign up for an extra space or two).
Menu:
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Chicken Tinga (Shredded chicken in a tomato and onion sauce) taco filling
Potato and Greens taco filling (vegetarian)
Tomatillo Salsa
Guacamole
Seasonal Fruit Cooler
Wedding Cookies (Pecans)
When: July 19th, 2pm - 4:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $80 per person
Limit: 8 students
Open to adults and teenagers, this class will give you skills you will use every time you are in the kitchen. We will learn how to hone and sharpen a chefs knife and paring knife (feel free to bring your own) and slice and dice our way to a full summer menu!
Classic Gazpacho with Croutons
Celery and Apple Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Toasted Almonds
Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Gruyere Cheese
Chimichurri Sauce
Fresh Orange Dessert with Grand Marnier and Shaved Dark Chocolate
When: July 13th, 3pm-6pm
Where: Shelley's Table Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $125 per person
Limit: 8 students
Learn the proper pan searing for thick steaks that will be finished briefly in the oven while we make the pan sauce by deglazing it with Bourbon.
Lots of favorites will fill out the meal.:
Classic Caesar Salad
Seared Ribeye Steaks with Bourbon-Peppercorn Cream
Herbed Potato Galette
Creamed Spinach
Classic Chocolate Mousse with Rum and Raspberries
When: July 12th, 6pm - 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 guests
Join Shelley for this lively Spanish Tapas class - our first date sold out, so we’ve added a second! Roll up your sleeves with a glass of Sangria for hands on cooking, then enjoy the fruits of your labor at a sit down meal.
Menu:
Mushrooms with Anchovy Butter
Sauteed Shishito peppers with Maldon Salt
Steak with Blue Cheese Butter
Tortilla Española (Spanish "frittata")
Balsamic Braised Chicken Wings
Seared Scallops on Wilted Greens with Beurre Blanc Sauce
Citrus infused Flan
When: July 11th, 6 - 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $275 per couple
Limit: 4 couples
Continue your 4th of July celebrations with a brioche brunch!! Join Shelley to learn how to make brioche dough the easy way—in a standing mixer! We will prepare a few small classic brioches a tete, and make Pains aux Raisins (raisin swirls) as well. To fill out the brunch we will make either individual herb omelets or a summer egg roulade, thick maple glazed bacon, oven home fries, and a fresh melon mixture for mimosas (BYO Bubbly).
When: Sunday, July 6th, 11 am - 2pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 guests
Learn to make these beautiful French seafood dishes and enjoy their flavors together at the table for lunch immediately after!
Menu:
Lobster Bisque
Salt Baked Whole Branzino or Red Snapper
Beurre Blanc Sauce
Braised Fennel
Oeufs a la Neige (Poached Meringues with Custard and Spun Caramel)
When: April 24th, 10am-1:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
These traditional Middle Eastern dishes will highlight the regions rich spices and fresh produce.
Menu:
Pita Bread
Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce
Celeriac and Lentils with Walnuts, Mint and Preserved Lemon
Preserved Lemons
Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Onions with Tahini & Za’atar
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Mutabbaq (Ricotta and Goat Cheese Filled Phyllo with Lemon Syrup)
Homemade Ricotta
Candied lemon zest
When: April 18th, 6-9:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
This Vegetarian class is also gluten free as the dosa pancakes are made out of fermented rice and lentils!
Menu:
Masala Chai (spiced milk tera)
Masala Dosa - Indian Pancakes with Potato Filling
Cilantro Chutney
Coconut Chutney
Small Pearl Tapioca with Saffron and Pistachios
Kids ages 7-10 will enjoy making these favorite tea party treats!
Menu:
Lemonade
Deviled Eggs
Tea Sandwiches
Scones
Lemon Sugar Cookies in fun shapes
Fruit Kabobs
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
When: April 12, 3-5:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $80/pp
Limit: 6 kids
Welcome Spring with this fresh menu!
Menu:
Pea and Mint Soup
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon and Garlic
Parmesan Roasted Potato Wedges
Peeled Asparagus
Hazelnut Tart
When: April 10th, 10am-1:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Enjoy making and sharing these classic Moroccan dishes!
Menu:
Lemon-Chickpea Soup with Herbs
Moroccan Lamb, Prune & Almond Tagine
Steamed Couscous Grains
Almond Cake with Fruit and Soft Whipped Cream
When: April 5th, 5-8:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
You will learn to sharpen and handle a chefs knife and paring knife (bring your own to sharpen!) and get lots of practice chopping, slicing, julienning and more as we prepare several vegetarian dishes to enjoy at the end of class.
Menu:
Minestrone
Lentils with caramelized onions
Celery and apple salad with sliced almonds
Fresh orange supremes with candied orange zest and shaved chocolate
When: April 3rd, 10am -1:30
Where: Shelleys' Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 guests
Cost: $140 per person
How to handle cooking and still spending time with your guests? This class will teach you some chef's tricks for hands off at crunch time.
Menu:
Velvety Celery Root Soup
Rack of Lamb with Panko-Parsley Crust
Diced Roasted Potatoes
Broccolini with black garlic sauce
Chocolate Mousse with Rum
When: March 29, 5:15pm to 8:45 pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville, NJ
Price: $140 per person
Limit: 8 guests
You will learn to sharpen and handle a chefs knife and paring knife (bring your own to sharpen!) and get lots of practice chopping, slicing, julienning and more as we prepare several vegetarian dishes to enjoy at the end of class.
Menu:
Minestrone
Lentils with caramelized onions
Celery and apple salad with sliced almonds
Fresh orange supremes with candied orange zest and shaved chocolate
When: March 22nd, 5-8pm
Where: Shelleys' Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 guests
Cost: $140 per person
This class is an evening favorite, but I'm now offering it during the day for those who hate to drive at night! It is full of deliciousness for steak lovers!
Menu
Classic Caesar Salad
Steak with Bourbon-Bacon Butter
Diced Roasted Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Maple Syrup
Bourbon Pecan Shortbread Tart
When: March 20th, 10am - 1:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Kids (ages 10-14) will learn how to make corn tortillas from scratch and make a chicken taco filling (vegetarians can have refried bean tacos). To fill out the tacos we will make refried beans, guacamole, and tomatillo salsa. For dessert we will make Mexican wedding cookies. The kids will eat their meal at the end of the cooking portion of the class.
Menu
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Chicken Tinga (Shredded chicken in a tomato and onion sauce)
Refried Beans
Tomatillo Salsa
Guacamole
Seasonal Fruit Cooler
Wedding Cookies (Pecans)
When: March 16th, 10am - 12:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $80/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Join Shelley for this Brunch class featuring classic Brioche and Pains aux Raisins. Everyone will make their own omelet to enjoy with maple glazed bacon, home-fries and a melon mimosa.
Menu
Brioche Dough
Classic Brioche
Pains aux Raisins
Melon mimosas
Omelets
Maple-Glazed Bacon
Oven Home Fries
When: March 9, 10am - 1:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 guests
Cost: $140/pp
Master the technique of proper searing in this class and apply it with confidence to your everyday cooking! Re-listed by popular demand.
Menu
Seared Scallops on a bed of melting leeks or Asparagus
Seared Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a White Wine Reduction Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Seared Pineapple Rings with Vanilla Ice Cream and Butter-Rum Sauce
When: March 8th, 5pm to 8:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
Master the technique of proper searing in this class and apply it with confidence to your everyday cooking!
Menu:
Seared Scallops on a bed of melting leeks
Seared Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a White Wine Reduction Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Seared Pineapple Rings with Vanilla Ice Cream and Butter-Rum Sauce
When: March 7, 6pm to 9:30pm
Where: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
In this class we will tackle Mexico's most famous Mole, from the city of Puebla, Mole Poblano. The numerous ingredients the sauce is made from include a variety of dried chiles, nuts, seeds, raisins and more. We will start off the meal with Hibiscus Margaritas (BYO mini Tequila!) and fried corn masa hors d'oeuvre quesadillas with a tomatillo and avocado sauce and finish with a refreshing dessert.
This class is gluten free except for the dessert custard.
Menu
Hibiscus Margaritas
Potato and Chorizo Quesadillitas
Fresh Tomatillo Salsa with Avocado
Mole Poblano with Chicken or Turkey
Mexican Rice
Citrus Natilla (custard) with Seasonal Fruit
When: March 6th, 10am - 1:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140/pp
Limit: 8 guests
Join Shelley for this look at Modern Mexican Cuisine inspired by Mexican Chef Enrique Olvera of Cosme in NYC and Pujol in Mexico City.
Menu
Octopus Aguachile
Broccolini with Broccolini Mole and Ancho-coffee Mayo
Seared Scallop Tacos with Jicama, clementines, and peanuts
Homemade Tortillas
Hibiscus Sorbet with Candied Orange Zest and Candied Ginger
When: March 1st, 5-8:30pm
Location: Shelley's Table, Lambertville
Limit: 8 cooks
Cost: $140/pp
Join us for this pasta making class - a perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend!
Menu:
Mushroom Tortellini with Parmesan Cream, Peas and Proscuitto
Spaghetti Bolognese
Green Salad
Lemon Mousse with Pecan Cookies
When: February 15th, 5pm - 8:30pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $250 per couple
Limit: 4 couples
Enjoy an evening in Morocco without leaving the country! In this class Shelley will steam the couscous the traditional way, which makes it much lighter and fluffier, and serve it with a Moroccan spiced Chicken and Vegetable stew (also called a couscous!)…
Menu
Moroccan Mint Tea
Orange and Olive Salad
Mourad’s Harissa
Steamed Couscous with Chicken and Vegetables
Pistachio Baklava
When: February 8th, 6pm
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
Shelley lived in Mexico for 9 years, and it is one of her favorite cuisines. She will share the techniques and tips she has learned in this daytime class for those who don't like to drive at night.
Menu:
Cucumber-mint Agua Fresca (Cooler)
Guacamole and Chips
Cheese and Shrimp Stuffed Roasted Poblano Chiles
Rice, tomato broth
Churros con Chocolate
When: January 30th, 10 am to 1:30pm
Location: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
While at Gourmet Magazine, Shelley went to the Republic of Georgia, known for it's rich culinary traditions, for a research trip. Join Shelley to explore Georgian flavors and sit down to a 3 course meal.
Menu:
Seasonal Salad with Svaneti Salt
Georgian Pork Stew with Garlic, Coriander and Pomegranate Seeds
Cheese Grits
Walnut Bakalava
Where: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville, NJ
When: January 24th, 6pm - 9:30pm
Price: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
Join us for this pasta making class and make new friends!
Menu:
Mushroom Tortellini with Parmesan Cream, Peas and Prosciutto
Spaghetti Bolognese
Green Salad
Lemon Sorbet with Pecan Cookies
When: January 18th, 5 to 8:30pm
Location: Shelley’s Table, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $140 per person
Limit: 8 students
