Looking for a new way to cool off with watermelon? This salad is so refreshing and has so many flavors- sweet from the melon, tart from the lemon vinaigrette, a little bitterness from the arugula and salty from the feta to bring it all together!! Be sure to use a good size watermelon slab for […]

Need a new idea for breakfast? Breakfast Couscous is quick, sweet and delicious, and filled with fiber. It is a perfect way to start your day, especially if you are like me and have been treating yourself to those Whole-Grain Cookies a little too often in the morning with coffee!! Hope to see you all […]

Thank you to all who participated in my first virtual class! Because of you, I just donated $1200 to the San Antonio Food Bank! Every dollar donated to the San Antonio Food Bank translates into 7 meals, so that means we donated 8400 meals to our local community! Hope to see everyone back in my […]

I apologize for any confusion. The virtual class is not a video. When you sign up I will be sending you the 5 recipe cards by mail and emailing you a photo diary like this Notes on Mexican Wedding Cookies with pics of each recipe detailing the steps of each recipe. You can send in […]

Due to the our present health crisis I am unable to teach the “Memories of Mexico” class. But as they say- necessity is the mother of invention- so I have decided to try a new method of teaching, to keep my kitchen in business! Memories of Mexico class will be offered as a virtual class- […]

Cooking with kitchen staples does not have to be boring and can certainly be healthful! I love keeping quick-cooking grains in my pantry for easy, healthy meals. This salad can be tweaked with whatever ingredients you have available and is delicious as a side for dinner, or a quick lunch! Click on the link below […]

Craving tacos, but trying to make taco night a bit healthier? This is what I had for dinner last night- simple, delicious and nutritious! You can make the pesto and crema to go with, or you can just top with some seasoned cabbage and a wedge of avocado. To make a simple slaw topping, I […]

If you are going to eat cookies for breakfast, and who hasn’t during this health crisis, make them whole grain!! I have been stress baking a lot lately, so figured I should at least make them a bit healthy! Hope you enjoy this recipe and stay healthy! Click on link below to print and add […]

Wishing everyone well during these uncertain times! I am busy cooking away, mostly doing comfort food! These are a few pics from dinner last night. Expect to see these recipes in an upcoming class. My inspiration for the focaccia came from Bon Appetit. I am busy tweaking it for a class, but if you have […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “Memories of Mexico City” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY […]

Memories of Mexico City- After eating my way through Mexico City, I wanted to share some dishes that bring me right back! This vibrant menu full of fresh flavors will include: Hearts of Palm Ceviche (no fish); Fideo Soup; Roasted Pork with Ancho-Guajillo Red Sauce and Parsley Green Sauce; and Mexican Wedding Cookies for a […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “Lunch in Paris III” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY […]

Lunch in Paris III- Leave this class with the recipes and know-how to turn your kitchen into a Paris café. In this class you will learn to make crepes, and discover how the French turn simple ingredients into delicious dishes. This mouth-watering menu will include: French Bistro Salad with Baked Goat Cheese Croutes; Shrimp a […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the “New Year, New Flavors” dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY […]

New Year, New Flavors!- Start the year off with some exciting new flavors and ideas. This everyday menu, influenced by Indian flavors, is sure to add excitement to your usual repertoire! The menu will include: Mango Lassi; Curry-Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce; Chicken Tikka Masala (not spicy) with Basmati Rice; and Carrot-Spice Cupcakes with Cardamom […]

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see the late fall dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY to this […]

Fall in Love!- Let the flavors of fall shine in this menu. As the weather cools off a bit, we will be using some seasonal ingredients to spice up your fall and season of entertaining. This menu will include: Fall Salad with Pecan-Apple Cider Vinaigrette; Blackened Pan-Roasted Steak; Butternut-Miso Mash; and we will make Pastry […]

In this month’s class we will be using miso with a Japanese-inspired meal. But miso is such a great ingredient, I hope that you will look into using it in all kinds of dishes, not just Asian. One way to use your miso is with the recipe below. This butterscotch is like a salted caramel […]

If you are missing class this session or you just need your memory refreshed, check out this video. It will demonstrate how to portion out a 1-lb center cut piece of salmon into 4 beautiful and even cooking pieces.

Dates for the new menu are now open! Please visit my website or click here to see September/October dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY to this blog post, […]

No Need for Take-Out!- Bring the flavors of your local Japanese restaurant in to your kitchen with this meal! This healthful and delicious menu is just as easy as getting takeout! The menu will include: Sushi “California Roll” Salad; Teriyaki Chicken Skewers; Miso-Sesame Broccolini; and quick and homemade Mango Sherbet with Pink Peppercorn Meringue Shards […]

Dates for the new menu are now open. Please visit my website or click here to see August/September dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember DO NOY HIT REPLY to this blog post, […]

Dates for the new menu will be posted early Monday morning – July 15th. This new class will run from August 15th through September 19th. Please visit my website next Monday to see August/September dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you […]

Just because I can’t teach after foot surgery, doesn’t mean I can’t cook!

Looking for a way to use up some of the kale pesto we used for our pizza class? This grilled chicken is the way!! I thinned the kale pesto with some fresh lemon juice then marinated boneless, skinless chicken thighs for an hour or up to overnight. My husband grilled them and we served them […]

I have one seat in tomorrow’s Indoor BBQ class, please email me at amy@cookingwithcare.com if you are interested. Remember do not hit reply to this message.

Dates for the new menu are now open. This will be a limited run due to some travel plans and a planned foot surgery this summer. I am only able to teach this menu for 6 classes, I hope to see as many of you as possible. This class is a “summer rerun”, to some […]

I have a pair of seats open for next week’s Roman Holiday class on Tuesday, April 30th at 11. If you are interested please contact me at amy@cookingwithcare.com Roman Holiday!- All new pizza class with best-yet pizza crust! Learn to make this new pizza dough, with many do-ahead tips, and turn it into your favorite […]

So I committed the cardinal sin of “shopping while hungry”, but this time it worked out! Bought this chicken salad at Costco and was pleasantly surprised. Tastes great, perfect for portion control and great for an easy protein-filled lunch! Of course it is always better to make chicken salad from scratch so check out the […]

Dates for the new menu are now open. Please visit my website or click here to see April/May dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember not to hit reply to this blog post, […]

Dates for the new menu will be posted early Monday morning – March 25th. Please visit my website next Monday to see April/May dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Please remember, you must email […]

Looking for another use for the tahini you bought for this month’s Sesame Shortbread Cookies? Look no further than this delicious cauliflower recipe! Just a reminder, you can not reply to this blog post. Always email me, do not hit reply. Click on the link below to print recipe and add to your file. Cauliflower […]

For those of you in this month’s Everyday Exotic class, I have mentioned the perfect accompaniment to the Sesame Shortbread Cookies is Mint Tea. Pair the tea with a cookie and a date for an authentic Middle Eastern treat! Click on the link below to print the recipe. Mint Tea

Dates for the new menu are now open. Please visit my website or click here to see March/April dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing.

Dates for the new menu will be posted early Monday morning – February 18th. Please visit my website or click here on Monday to see March/April dates. Reservations for classes remain the same; email me with your request and I will make every effort to get you into the class of your choosing. Bring on […]

Thought I would share the cucumber salad recipe that I have been talking about during the Southeast Asian class this month. This is the perfect accompaniment to the delicious Thai Chicken soup we prepared! Click on the link below to print and add to your recipe box. Thai Vinaigrette

Dates for the new menu will be posted early Monday morning – January 14th. Please visit my website or click here on Monday to see February/March dates. Exotic Flavors, Easy Effort- Be amazed with how easily you can get these deliciously exotic flavors on to your dining table. From the Middle East to North Africa, […]

We all need a healthy soup idea, during this season of indulgences! This Lentil-Vegetable Soup is one of my favorites. Click on the link below to print and add to your recipe box. Lentil-Vegetable Soup If you are not up to the challenge of cooking today, but still in the mood for soup, this Amy’s […]

Dates for the new menu will be posted early Monday morning – December 3rd. Please visit my website or click here on Monday to see January dates. Start the New Year off with some new flavors inspired by Southeast Asia. All of these dishes will come together quickly with a few new Asian condiments, and […]

I love finding creative ways to use leftovers, and as you can imagine I have a lot! If you enjoyed this month’s short rib class and you happen to have some leftover meat, try making this short rib grilled cheese—rye bread, caramelized shallots, Manchego cheese, and finely shredded short rib meat. It is almost worth […]

For this month’s menu, I am using many staples that I purchased at Trader Joe’s. They are all good products at good prices so I wanted to share a picture of these products; as we all know, a picture is worth a thousand words. Please check back on this blog periodically as I share my […]