Here are some perfect side dishes for your next backyard picnic.  They are all based on different grains, can be made ahead and complement any grilled meat or seafood you choose.  We’ll make a Lebanese bulgur wheat salad, a South American quinoa salad, and a brown rice and fruit salad with lemon garlic dressing.  For dessert we will make an almond cornmeal cake topped with seasonal fruit.  This is a perfect class for those who want to get more grains in their diet.

Menu

• Tabouli
• Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn
• Jeweled Rice Salad
• Italian Almond Cake

Wednesday, June 11^th

Time 6 – 8pm                           Fee $47.50

Mary Diehl ~ Did you know that Mary ran her husband's pediatric office, as well as two different delicatessens, the most infamous being teaching at Pepperberries for over a decade. She presents a broad array of food types, specializing in well-made, wonderful tasting food that is easy to prepare, because "Life is just too busy!"