Gourmet Gluten-Free Cooking Classes

Gourmet Gluten-Free cooking classes are being offered at the Blue Sky Ranch located in the Historic town of Tubac, Arizona. These classes will be taught by Dr. Nancy Aton, NMD, Naturopathic physician, preceptor in Dr. Andrew Weil's Program in Integrated Medicine at the University of Arizona Medical College, and by Tori Christie, Executive Chef, former NBC affiliate cook show host and Assistant director of food services for the University of Arizona. Classes are limited to 12 people. All classes will be $45.00 and will begin at 9:30 am. For more information contact Sande Smith, at 520-400-0412 or email Sandara_S@hotmail.com.

The classes offered last year were a big hit. We have a report on the first class as well as photos.

Below is a list of classes and dates.

Friday, January 26th taught by Dr. Nancy Aton NMD

Sumptuous Salmon Dinner:

Veggies with roasted pepper dip
Yukon gold smashed potatoes
Mesclun salad with honey mustard vinaigrette
Wild grilled Salmon with pesto
Poached pears

Friday, February 16th, taught by Dr. Nancy Aton NMD

Moroccan Feast:

Black Bean Hummus with Veggies
Moroccan Chicken with Basmati rice
Tzatziki (cucumber, yogurt and garlic sauce)
Stuffed Dates

Saturday, February 17th, taught by Tori Christie

Romance on the Orient Express:

Abundant Spring Rolls with ginger mint dressing sauce
Szechuan Garlic Sauce
Sesame Broccoli
Decadent Chocolate Truffles

Saturday, February 24th, taught by Tori Christie

Week-End Supper for Friends:

Southwestern Caesar Salad with Corn Tortilla "Croutons"
Baja Grilled Fish Taco Buffet
Corn and Black Beans with roasted peppers and tequila butter
Grilled Sweet Potatoes Salad with cilantro vinaigrette
Mocha Crème Brulee

Saturday, March 10th, taught by Tori Christie

All American Spring Fling:

Cold Crab and Cucumber Bisque
Bacon wrapped Organic Chicken with fresh basil
Yellow corn and zucchini with pepper confetti
Grilled Asparagus with Grand Marnier dressing
Lemon Mousse

Saturday, March 17th, taught by Tori Christie

Saint Patrick’s Day Brunch:

Grilled Baby Lamb Chop with mint
Smoked Salmon Benedict/Corn Beef Potato Benedict
Hollandaise Sauce/Horseradish Mustard Sauce
Sauteed Spinach with Carmelized shallots
Roasted Root Vegetables with gluten free Redbridge lager beer
Baked Apples with Irish Whiskey

Friday, March 23, taught by Dr. Nancy Aton NMD

Salads, Salads, Salads:

Celery Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Herbs and Bacon
Lentil Salad
White Bean Salad
Wild Rice Salad
Extraordinary Tofu Cheese Cake

Saturday, March 31st, taught by Tori Christie

Alfresco Spring Dinner:

Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese
Spiced Almonds
Baby Greens Salad with crisp proscuitto and fresh pears and lemon-basil dressing
Chicken and Wild Mushroom Lasagna with potato "noodles"
Fresh Berries in Port

Friday, April 27th, taught by Dr. Nancy Aton NMD

Travel to India:

Ginger Snap Peas
Quinoa Timbales
Lamb stuff with Chard, Garlic and Feta
Roasted Red Potatoes
Berry Parfait

Friday, May 25th, taught by Dr. Nancy Aton NMD

Oaxacan Style Cooking:

Guacamole with a twist and Corn Tortillas
Oaxacan Style Roast Chicken
Cuban style Black Beans with Basmati Rice
Jicama Salad
Fresh Fruit Platter with Mango Sorbet