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Stephen P. Sands

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March 2015

French and Asian Fusion – $90 Per Person

March 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Culinaria Cooking School,
110 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna, VA 22180 United States
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French and Asian food pairs so well together. It reflects food that is intensely flavorful with food that is subtle, surprising, and combines the best of French cuisine with the subtle flavors from the East and techniques from both cultures. Chili Prawns with Sweet Sesame Walnuts; Grilled Chili-Rubbed Beef Skewers with Thai Basil Dipping Sauce; Mixed Greens with Coconut-Anise Vinaigrette; Slow-Baked Halibut with Apples, Onions & Coconut; Vegetable Fried Rice; Coconut Panna Cotta with Exotic Fruits

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Dinner with Famous Chefs II – $100 Per Person

March 21 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Culinaria Cooking School,
110 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna, VA 22180 United States
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This is the second in the series of dinner at a “Celebrity Chef’s” restaurant. Travel with Chef Stephen as he prepares a dinner from recipes borrowed from famous chefs, and their equally famous restaurants. Chilled Puree of English Pea Soup with Crème Fraîche & Caviar (Rob Feenie ~ “Lumière”, Vancouver BC); Pistachio Prawns Stuffed with Crabmeat over Watercress (Patrick O’Connell ~ “The Inn at Little Washington”, Washington VA); Slow-Roasted Salmon over Red Wine Risotto (Charlie Trotter ~ “Charlie Trotter’s”, Chicago…

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Dinner at a Country Inn – $90 Per Person

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Culinaria Cooking School,
110 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna, VA 22180 United States
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The indulgences of a luxurious country inn are woven together with nature to create a new way of looking at the world – a way in which anything seems possible. At a country inn it is not just dinner; it is an experience. Join Chef Stephen and enjoy this wonderful meal to remember, and imagine what you will eat tomorrow. Sea Scallops Crusted with Lemongrass; Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon & Caviar; Rockfish withHeirloom Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic; Lentil Ragoût;…

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April 2015

The Vintner’s Table – $85 Per Person

April 11 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Culinaria Cooking School,
110 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna, VA 22180 United States
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As the winter chill leaves and spring approaches, the winemaker waits for the final product from crafting the wines that he made for the new vintage. These are the wines that will showcase the vineyard and the winemaker for the season. Chefs look forward with anticipation to the new vintage and the wonderful flavor profiles in the wine they will pair with their new recipes. Shrimp Remoulade with Roasted Asparagus served with Sauvignon Blanc; Crab Cakes with Aïoli served with…

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Barolo Wine Dinner – $100 Per Person

April 18 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Culinaria Cooking School,
110 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna, VA 22180 United States
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Traditions and celebrations bring together family and friends to partake in spectacular feasts. Here we will taste some of Italy’s wonderful food paired with one of its centerpiece wines, Barolo. Join Chef Stephen as he prepares a meal replete with textures and flavors from his Italian heritage. Ligurian Ravioli (pansotti) with Artichokes; Carrot, Celery Root & Arugula Salad; Braised Veal Shanks (ossobuco) with Parsley, Lemon & Garlic Sauce (gremolata); Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Shallots, Garlic & Thyme; Sautéed Swiss Chard…

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