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Hearts of Palm Salad – Apron’s Cooking Class

February 19, 2017 By Jittery Cook 8 Comments

Forget about a regular night out at a good restaurant. It isn’t every day that you get the chance to sample a creative, delicious meal, prepared by experienced chefs, as you watch, ask questions, learn techniques and laugh along. Yes, laugh along, because a well-honed comedy routine keeps the night rolling along. And, the icing on the cake — there’s spectacular wine pairing for each course.

Unfortunately, I can’t remember the jokes, but the presentation, the flavours and the feeling of being oh-so-well catered to will remain and keep me coming back for more.

This Publix Apron’s Cooking Class was offered to JC for review — a perk of the trade — however, rest assured that the opinions expressed are genuine.

Wondering what we sampled?

Hearts of Palm Salad with Citrus Supremes and Toasted Pine Nuts

Hearts of Palm Salad with Citrus Supremes and Toasted Pine Nuts

  • 2 heads Bibb lettuce, hydroponic, stem removed
  • 1 14-oz can hearts of palm, rinsed, drained, sliced on the diagonal, chilled
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 each orange, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, peeled, segmented
  • 2 shallots, thinly julienned
  • basil leaves, julienned
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1/8 c red wine vinegar
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c pine nuts toasted
  • a drizzle of basil oil and lemon oil as garnish (optional)

Place lettuce leaves on plates. Top with hearts of palm, tomatoes, citrus, shallots and basil.

In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving. Garnish with a little basil and lemon oil.

Hearts of Palm Salad with Citrus Supremes and Toasted Pine Nuts Print Ready Recipe

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Spectacular wine pairings

Spectacular wine pairings for each course

Dessert wine

Dessert wine ended the evening on a perfect note!

Final notes:

  • A five-star, four course elegant meal, with five excellent alcoholic beverages for $45? This Publix Apron’s demonstration cooking class began at 6:30 and was so well paced, it ended in just 2 hours, leaving plenty of time for binge watching The American’s.
  • Will you watch the Oscar’s? Serving anything special?
  • Looking forward to the new season of The American’s starting March 7th.

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Comments

  1. mindy says

    February 19, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    That looks like serious fun! Delicious. Love the mason jar presentation.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      February 19, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Serious fun! And I too loved the mason jar for ceviche! The first two courses were enough for a meal. The wine was incredible. Can’t wait to go back.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        February 20, 2017 at 2:07 am

        Maybe there’s a class like that near me🤔?

        Reply
        • Jittery Cook says

          February 20, 2017 at 7:00 am

          Only Google knows! But if not, come visit, and don’t even try to resist.

          Reply
  2. make room says

    February 19, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    yummy! next time call me I will go with you – as you know we do get along so well!!!
    oxox

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      February 19, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Agreed!

      Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    February 20, 2017 at 9:14 am

    These recipes do not look like your average Loblaws school fare!!!😜 Muy sophisticato!
    Wish I could come along.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:17 am

      True…it takes some effort to find the right class. In Montreal Appetite for Books is spectacularly good, but it’s BYOB and pricey.

      Reply

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