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Put on your apron and head on over to Messina Hof Winery and Resort for all the lessons and how-to's you'll ever need for cooking. If you're a beginner, we've got you covered with beginner lessons and, if you're already quite the chef, you'll appreciate the huge selection of tips, tricks, recipes, techniques, as well as information on spices, temperature, tools, cuts of meat and lot's more! Gourmet Food paired with World Class Wines!

Each party goer will receive a tote bag filled with goodies! You will also receive a recipe booklet to take home with you so you can try out what you learned! AND, you register to win some awesome door prizes that will help YOU in the kitchen!

***ATTEND 6 COOKING PARTIES AND BECOME AN HONORARY VINTAGE HOUSE SOUS CHEF! YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 10% ON FUTURE COOKING PARTIES! ATTEND 12 COOKING PARTIES AND, IN ADDITION TO BEING AN HONORARY SOUS CHEF AND RECEIVING A 10% DISCOUNT, YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL MESSINA HOF CHEF'S COAT!

COOKING PARTY WITH THE CHEF PACKAGES!

Sous Chef

Executive Chef

Honorary Vintage House Sous Chefs

  • Carol Brace, Don Brace, Rebecca Brosseau, Elsie Bates, Karen Davis,
    Karen Eckert, Jean Fling, Sherilyn Johnson, Mike McCarley, Shari McCarley,
    Tom Omer, Marjorie Shelley, Esther Collett, Clyde Reeves, Lou Reeves,
     Jim Ridgway, Robin Thurmund, Vana Stiller, Peter Stiller, Tammy Mischel

Make your reservation today for these all inclusive cooking parties!
1-800-736-9463, ext. 234

Schedule and menu
Cooking Party with the Visiting Chef: Marcus Hollingsworth
Sunday, September 5th – 2:30pm

Chefs through Texas will introduce their recipes with a unique style and taste by creating their own menu that reflects their personal specialties and cooking backgrounds.

Menu:
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with sauces of raspberry-red pepper coulis and 3 herb pistou

Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in bacon and served with a Citrus Buerre Blanc and sautéed Arugula

Beef Tenderloin Napoleon of Portobello Mushrooms, yams, caramelized onion and garlic served with a smoked heirloom tomato compote

Chamomile-Lemon Grass Panna Cotta with marinated berries

Each course will be perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines.

$69.95 per person plus tax & gratuity

Call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 for more information or to make reservations.

“Indian Summer” & the Art of Vegetable Cooking
Thursday, September 9th – 6:30pm

An excellent introduction to the vegetarian Indian culinary landscape - a dazzling array of fresh vegetables and zesty spices.

Menu:
Mediterranean Cous Cous presented in Phyllo
paired with Pinot Grigio

Summer Fruit Napoleon
paired with Muscat Canelli

Rosemary Spicy Parmesan Risotto presented with
Vegetable “Shrine” Unoaked Chardonnay
paired with Private Reserve Pinot Noir

Pineapple and Mango Chenin Blanc Chilled Soup
paired with Glory Late Harvest Muscat Canelli

Each course will be perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines.

$69.95 per person plus tax & gratuity

Call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 for more information or to make reservations.

Artisan Cheeses and the Art of Cheese Making
Thursday, October 14th – 6:30pm

Try and review artisan cheeses of different ages, while also learning the processes and procedures of making them.

Menu:
Texas Artisanal Cheese Plate
Heritage Farms Blueberry Havarti & Montasio
Wateroak Farms Herbs de Provence Ricotta
Sand Creek Farms - “Farmhouse Cheddar”
paired with Barrel Reserve Cabernet Franc

Mediterranean Panzanella Salad with House Made Fresh
Mozzarella in a Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette
paired with Pinot Grigio

Brined Pork Loin with an onion, apple and garlic Pinot Noir
compote served with Truffle “Mac and Cheese” & Asparagus and Baby Carrots
paired with Private Reserve Chardonnay or Private Reserve Pinot Noir

Ricotta Cheesecake with a Sherried Caramel Orange Galce
paired with Solera

Each course will be perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines.

$69.95 per person plus tax & gratuity

Call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 for more information or to make reservations.

Let’s Talk Turkey and Holiday Cooking
Thursday, November 11th – 6:30pm

Menu:
TBD

Each course will be perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines.

$69.95 per person plus tax & gratuity

Call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 for more information or to make reservations.

An Exploration of Cooking with Chocolate - both savory and sweet!
Thursday, December 9th – 6:30pm

Menu:
TBD

Each course will be perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines.

$69.95 per person plus tax & gratuity

Call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 for more information or to make reservations.