Waterleaf Restaurant Presents ‘Cooking With Jean-Louis – Budget Gourmet’
Waterleaf Restaurant in Glen Ellyn continues a series of hands-on cooking classes on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m. with recipes designed to impress your guests while maintaining your budget.
During “Cooking With Jean-Louis – Budget Gourmet,” Waterleaf Executive Chef Jean-Louis Clerc will provide step-by-step instruction for each recipe, including budget-friendly tips for creating exquisite meals. Following the group instruction, participants will enjoy the meal they prepared together at Waterleaf, with specially selected paired wine (21 and over). Participants will also receive take-home gifts that include the printed recipes and a special Waterleaf apron.
The “Budget Gourmet” recipes include Champagne with Campari and Orange Slices; Watermelon, Ricotta Salata, Basil and Pine Nut Salad, Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Thyme Mayonnaise; Moroccan Spiced Chicken Paillard with Mashed Potato and Lemon Oil; and Rustic Pear Tart with Late-Harvest Riesling.
The cooking class cost is $85 per person. Registration is required and places are limited. Call (630) 942-6881 to register.
In addition, the following “Cooking With Jean-Louis” classes are currently open for registration: Nov. 17 – “Thanksgiving Celebration/Stocks and Sauces” and Dec. 15 – “Traditional Recipes from France.”
Waterleaf in Glen Ellyn features a contemporary approach to fine dining led by Executive Chef Jean-Louis Clerc. Known for its use of fresh, locally-grown, seasonal ingredients, Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn recently received a three-star review from Crain’s Chicago Business. In addition, the fine-dining restaurant has earned Diner’s Choice Awards for Best Ambience, Best Overall, Best Service, Fit for Foodies and Special Occasion on OpenTables.com, where it maintains a 4.6/5.0 rating.
Most recently, Waterleaf was one of just two first-year restaurants in DuPage County to receive a 2012 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This award, given annually to restaurants in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide, recognizes Waterleaf’s 200-plus wine selections, the quality of producers included on the list, and the restaurant’s thematic matching of wines to its menu in both price and style.
For tickets, visit: www.waterleafrestaurant.com.