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JANUARY • FEBRUARY • MARCH • 2020 CLASS CALENDAR
Cooking Classes
Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats
Chef Darian Bryan -
Special Valentine’s Dinner
Sweet Pea Bakery Easter Decorating
Introducing New Instructor:
Andrea Tarshus
...And More!
AMHERST 3980 Maple Road/ N. Bailey Phone: 716-515-2000
WEST SENECA 355 Orchard Park Road Phone: 716-517-3006
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The Cooking School
Message From the Manager
Welcome to the Tops Cooking School! Happy New Year to all!
It has been quite a year…however...we are all ready for 2020!
My team and I have already begun talking about our Future Chef
Summer Camps which you will see advertised in our next calendar.
I have been reading your surveys throughout the year and
attempting to integrate ideas of classes that you, our customer,
would like to see. Please continue to fill out your surveys! We listen!
October, November and December classes absolutely soared
in both West Seneca and Amherst. We have never seen such
high attendance for all our classes in many years! My team and
I had recognized the need for additional Future Chef classes, so, we responded and you, the customer,
did not let us down! They were almost all sold out by the end of October. Your response to the additional
classes was beyond our wildest dreams! Moving forward, we will continue to bring new ideas for additional
specialty and regular classes for our Future Chef’s If you have any ideas or if your child has any special
topic they would like to participate in, please let us know. Let’s face it, some of our Future Chefs could
become real Chefs one day!
Throughout October, we continued participating in numerous local business health and wellness fairs.
We made a lot of new friends throughout our travels and received interest from some businesses for future
team building events, whether in the Cooking School or at a location of their choice. If anyone is interested
in a team building event, please call the Cooking School for additional information.
We were very excited for Audrey Zybala from Sweet Pea Bakery to do her hands-on cake decorating class!
It was an incredible event! She will be returning in March to do another decorating class that will be themed
for Springtime and will again show you some of her tips and tricks of how to decorate like a pro!
My friend, Chef Darian Bryan, will be returning once again to present a demonstration class for Valentine’s Day!
He will be cooking up a stellar menu, so, we hope to see you and your loved one attend this special early
Valentine’s Day dinner!
The Cooking School is happy to welcome a new instructor, Andrea Tarshus, to our culinary team! Due to her
diagnosis of celiac many years ago, she started creating her own gluten-free/keto friendly menu and food.
I have sampled it, and it is delicious! We hope to see you joining one of her classes this quarter!
I would also like to thank Linda Duncan who has been an assistant and instructor in W. Seneca for over
10 years! She chose to begin instructing Adult classes with some of her ideas and recipes she has tried
over the years for her own family of seven! I hope you will support her in her new adventure of becoming
an Adult Instructor!
Lastly, I would like to thank my entire staff of instructors and assistants! Without them, we could not bring
you the service and variety of content in our schools! Thank you to all!
Karen Gold
Regional Cooking School Manager
1 TOPS COOKING SCHOOL | AMHERST 716-515-2000 | WEST SENECA 716-517-3006
The Cooking School
Look Who’s Cookin’ In Our Kitchen
The Plating Society
Darian Bryan, Executive Chef and owner of The Plating Society, is also the
Executive Chef at Fisher-Price headquarters in East Aurora. Darian was born
and raised in Clarendon, Jamaica. He found his love for cooking at a young age
while helping his mother with the local cook shop in town. Darian was able
to come here seven years ago and has accomplished much in that time.
He earned his Associate degree at ECC Culinary and started Caribbean Cuisine
Week that happens every semester at the Statler Dining Room, ECC City
Campus. Upon graduation, he worked at Hutch’s Restaurant. Darian earned
his Sous Chef certification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
He volunteers his Culinary teaching skills to ECC during Caribbean week each
semester, his church’s healthy foods initiative, and has even had the chance
to cook for the Prime Minister of Jamaica at the Simply Red Heart Association
Festival. At age 23, he was awarded the Western New York Changemakers 30 Darian Bryan
Under 30 Award and recently received the esteemed Iron Chef award for WNY. Executive Chef and Owner
Darian is the personal Chef for a few Buffalo Bills players and has appeared of The Plating Society
on the Culinary Stage at the Erie County Fair as well as the Tops Taste Of Buffalo
Cooking Stage this past July.
Demonstration
Wednesday, February 5, 6 - 8:30pm Amherst Only
!
$45 per person
Beat the rush and celebrate an early Valentine’s Day Dinner with Chef Darian in the Tops Cooking School!
Watch him demonstrate and engage in wonderful conversation as he prepares your very special and
elegant meal this evening!
Pan Seared Scallops with Bourbon Bacon Jam, Sirloin Steak with Bearnaise Sauce, Asparagus,
Twice Baked Potatoes, Strawberry Crepes
Sweet Pea Bakery
As the owner of Sweet Pea Bakery, Audrey Zybala, has the opportunity to utilize
her love of baking that was cultivated by her mom and grandmother as a young
girl. Audrey left a career as a high school English teacher to fulfill a lifelong
dream of baking and making people happy through her food. She is completely
self-taught and believes everyone deserves to indulge in delicious food. That
is why at her bakery she offers gluten free, vegan, dairy free, egg free, nut free
soy free, corn free…pretty much everything, but flavor free desserts! Since
its opening four years ago, Sweet Pea has had two separate kitchens in order
to prevent cross-contamination and offer completely safe foods to all
customers. Audrey is excited to share her passion for teaching and baking
with all of you!
Audrey Zybala
Spring Fling Decorating Class! Hands-On
Owner of Sweet Pea Bakery
Monday, March 23, 6 - 8:30pm Amherst Only
$35 per person
!
We had so much fun in November with Audrey, she decided to come back in March!! Only this time, she
will teach the class how to decorate cupcakes using some of the newest decorating tips! Learn how to
make roses and other flowers, piping, etc. You will learn numerous other techniques to decorate your
cupcakes in a Spring Theme – just in time for Easter too! All ability levels are welcome! Please note any
specific dietary restrictions, as Audrey can provide gluten free, dairy free and vegan cakes.
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KIDS’ KITCHEN
Kids’ Kitchen - Little Chefs
These classes are held in both schools on the dates listed. Parents are requested to inform us of any food
allergies at the time of registration. We try our best to accommodate all food allergies with substitutions.
For safety reasons, we ask that your children come to class in a closed shoe or sneaker. No open
toed, heeled or sandal/flip-flops allowed. Please tell us if you have any coupons or gift certificates at time
of registration.
Little Chefs Ages 3-6 with Parent
Instructors: Ashlee Lipka, Amherst • Linda Duncan, West Seneca
One parent or caregiver per child can remain in the Cooking School at no additional charge. Due to limited
seating and wait lists for sold out classes, please call the day before to see if there is room to accommodate
another adult.
SNOWMAN WONDERLAND BREAKFAST
Saturday, January 11, 11am-12:30pm
$15 per Little Chef
If we know about anything in Western New York,
it’s SNOW! Join us this morning for a “Snowman”
Breakfast themed class to help you warm up during
the cold weather!
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow
Snowmen, Mini Bagel Snowman, Breakfast
Snowman Pancakes, Polar Bear Cupcakes
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Saturday, February 1, 11am-12:30pm
$15 per Little Chef
February is the month of love, hearts and Special
Valentine’s! Let’s have some fun making lovely
heart shaped recipes that will be perfect for your
special Valentine!
Love S’Mores, Heart Eyed Emoji Fruit, Heart Shaped
Grilled Cheese, Valentine Punch
DR. SUESS CELEBRATION
Saturday, March 7, 11am-12:30pm
$15 per Little Chef
Let’s join together today to celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday
month! We’ll make some yummy for your tummy treats
that feature his most well-known characters!
Strawberry Banana Cat in the Hat, Mr. Grinch Punch,
Hop on Popcorn, Green Eggs and Ham Toast
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Kids’ Kitchen
Kids’
Kid’s Night Out! OFFERED AT
Kitchen - Kid’s Night Out
WEST SENECA
COOKING SCHOO
L ONLY!
AGES 7-14 • 6-9 PM
Instructors: Mrs. Linda Duncan
Join us for a “Kid’s Culinary Evening” featuring a special dinner prepared by you and your fellow Future
Chefs! Your recipes may consist of a “Chef’s Surprise” or a “Mystery Ingredient” that will challenge your
creative cooking skills! After eating and cleaning up, there may be time for games to be played. Bring
a friend to add to the fun!
$30 for one child, $50 for two children, $75 for three children (please register all children in your group at
the same time to get the discount). No coupons allowed for more than 1 child, as it is already discounted.
Please remember to wear sneakers, no sandals, flip-flops or winter boots allowed in the cooking school
for safety.
NATIONAL BOOK MONTH -FUN WITH HARRY
POTTER
Saturday, January 25, 6-9pm
Let’s celebrate National Book Month with our favorite
wizard Harry Potter! And then, with the flick of Harry’s
Holly wand, the Albus Dumbledore’s phoenix feather
from Fawkes, will help you make some extra-ordinary
dishes into magical creations!
Hogwarts’s Acceptance Letter Sandwiches, Pretzel
Firebolt Broomsticks, Hogwarts’s Express Pumpkin
Pasties, Harry Potter’s Butterbeer
CELEBRATING NATIONAL SNACK FOOD
MONTH
Saturday, February 22, 6-9pm
Can you believe there is actually a month that
celebrates snacks?! Well join us this evening as we
make some surprisingly simple snacks that are sure
to spice up any snowy day!
Easy Pizza Subs, Ham Pinwheels, Sweet n’ Saltines,
Homemade Fruit Roll Ups
DID SOMEONE SAY NATIONAL POTATO
CHIP DAY?
Saturday, March 28, 6-9pm
Did you know National Potato Chip Day in is March?!
One of America’s favorite snack foods will be the
featured secret ingredient in tonight’s class recipes.
Come check it out!
Chip Coated Onion Rings, Crunchy Tater Tot Casserole,
Potato Chip Chicken Fingers, Potato Chip Cookies
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Kids’ Kitchen - Future Chefs & Aspiring Chefs
Ages 7 & Up Ages 11 & Up
Future Chefs & Aspiring Chefs
Children of this age attend the class without an adult. Parents are requested to inform us of any food allergies
at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate the request.Classes are held in both schools
on the same day unless otherwise indicated. Please remember to have your children wear closed toed shoes -
no sandals or flip-flops are allowed for safety reasons.
Instructors: Susan Vernon, Amherst • Linda Duncan, West Seneca
Sandra Murphy-Dinkel, Specialty classes in both schools
SNOWED IN CABIN FEVER
Thursday, January 16, 6-8pm, Amherst, Ms. Susan
Thursday, January 23, 6-8pm, West Seneca, Mrs. Linda
$18 per Future Chef
Snowed in? Cooped up and getting cabin fever? Looking for
something fun to do in a fun place? Make the best of Buffalo’s
winter this season by making a hot, home cooked meal in the
Tops Cooking School!
Mini Meatloaves with Homemade Gravy, Mashed Potato Hills,
Rainbow Roasted Vegetables, Individual Chocolate
Bread Pudding
IT’S A SNOW DAY!
Thursday, January 16, 6-8pm, West Seneca
Thursday, January 23, 6-8pm, Amherst
$18 per Aspiring Chef • Culinary Instructor: Mrs. Sandy
Snow Days in Western New York just happen! But, we know
how to make the best of them! Join us tonight as we whip up
some recipes that will make for a fun snow day!
A Warm Soup to take the chill off, a Sweet Pepper Crostini and
Delicious Dough Nut Muffins! And we can’t forget a Special
Homemade Hot Cocoa!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Thursday, February 6, 6-8pm, Amherst, Ms. Susan
Thursday, February 13, 6-8pm, West Seneca, Mrs. Linda
$18 per Future Chef
Valentine’s Day is all about love! The people you love,
the things you love, the FOOD you love! In this class, you
will learn four new recipes that you are sure to fall in love with!
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, Strawberry Orange Salad,
Heart Shaped Calzones, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
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Kids’ Kitchen - Future Chefs & Aspiring Chefs
PARIS CAFÉ – ASPIRING CHEF
Thursday, February 6, 6-8pm, West Seneca
Thursday, February 13, 6-8pm, Amherst
$18 per Aspiring Chef • Culinary Instructor: Mrs. Sandy
Ooo-la-la – It’s Valentine’s Day in Paris! Join Ms. Sandy to create
French style food that is delicious and fun to make! You will learn
how to make:
Monte Cristo Sandwich, Duchess Baked Potatoes and French
Shepard’s Salad! And for dessert, a special Chocolate Mousse
Dessert (just in time for Valentine’s Day!)
CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Thursday, March 19, 6-8pm, Amherst, Ms. Susan
Thursday, March 26, 6-8pm, West Seneca, Mrs. Linda
$18 per Future Chef
March is Women’s History Month, so this class will honor
famous female chefs! We will re-create some of their yummiest
recipes and appreciate their role in the Culinary World!
Giada De Laurentiis’ Zucchini Fries, Julia Child’s Cauliflower
Au Gratin, Rachael Ray’s Crunchy Chicken Toes,
Alex Guarnaschelli’s Chocolate Fondue
NAILED IT! – EASTER THEME
Thursday, March 19, 6-8pm, West Seneca
Thursday, March 26, 6-8pm, Amherst
$18 per Future Chef • Culinary Instructor: Mrs. Sandy
Let’s hop into the Cooking School for an adorable Easter
themed cake for this very special holiday! Kids will receive
a cake, frosting and all of the decorating items to create
their Easter inspired creation! Our Future Chefs will learn
how to work with chocolate molds also that will help
become one of the cakes decorations!
PLEASE BRING A CONTAINER IN TO TAKE
YOUR CAKE HOME.
H I S T O R Y
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES
Healthy Lifestyle Classes Offered at the
AMHERST
Location Only
These great classes taught by nutrition experts are covered in part by select local Health
Insurance Companies. (Please call the Cooking School for details). Come join us to learn
how to make good lifestyle choices. Included in each class is information and handouts
on the class topic, along with a generous sampling of each recipe made. Some classes
offer product samples as well.
YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE NUTRITION EXPERTS
We have a staff of Registered Dietitians and nutrition experts who
teach all of the Your Healthy Lifestyle classes at the Cooking School.
Marla Ryan, MS, Nutritionist, Natural Medicine • Ann Marie Nowicki, MS, RD • Alyssa Cometto, MS, RD
EAT TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT EAT WELL, STAY FIT
Ann Marie Nowicki, MS, RD Marla Ryan, MS, Nutritionist/Natural Medicine
EATING PROTEIN ALTERNATIVES CHOOSING TO BE VEGETARIAN IN THE NEW YEAR
Tuesday, January 14, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst Wednesday, January 22, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$30 without Insurance $30 without Insurance
Today’s class will be using protein alternatives for all The New Year is here, and you have vowed to make
of our recipes. You don’t have to eat meat to reach your healthier changes in your lifestyle! Join me this evening
protein goals! Join us as you learn the different options to learn a beginner’s guide to eating a vegetarian diet!
available to you! Whatever your reasoning is for abstaining from eating
Mediterranean Lentil Soup, High Protein Mushroom Pasta, meat, fish and poultry, a well-planned vegetarian meal
Balsamic-Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and plan can help to improve the quality of your overall
Pear-Cherry Crisp with Pine Nut Topper diet. Together we will cover the most common types of
vegetarian diets, the possible health benefits, and what
HEART HEALTHY HABITS FOR A LIFETIME foods to make sure to include in your diet.
Baked Falafels with Yogurt Dill Sauce, Vegetarian Lentil
Tuesday, February 25, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Chili, Black Bean Brownies
$30 without Insurance
Heart healthy habits CAN last a lifetime! All you need
is simple recipes that will keep you coming back for UNDERSTANDING FOOD ALLERGIES
more! Tonight we will explore how to improve your eating Wednesday, February 12, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
lifestyle by making simple adjustments in your meal $30 without Insurance
choices. This class is designed to increase your awareness of
Greek Feta Dip with Pita, Broiled Salmon with Scallions food allergies and to learn more about the food allergy
and Sesame, Roasted Tater Rounds with Green Onions reaction. Those living with food allergies or family
& Tarragon, Banana Chocolate Chip Bars members of those suffering with allergies are welcome
to join us to enjoy delicious dairy, wheat and nut-free
recipes. We will also discuss in this class, the resources
available to you or those you love who are living with
food allergies.
Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad, Smoky Black Bean
Chicken Stew, Blueberry Lemon Muffins
WHAT TO ADD TO THE GROCERY LIST
Tuesday, March 10, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$30 without Insurance
The weather is starting to show signs of spring and you
need some help with the grocery list while trying
EATING ON THE RUN to decide what will help you stay on your healthy track!
Thursday, March 12, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst Join me as I help you continue your healthier eating
$30 without Insurance habits with some simple foods that should be on your
weekly grocery list. We will discuss recipes that will help
Healthy eating on the go is sometimes very difficult
you make better food choices throughout your day.
to manage. In fact, sometimes, it seems so difficult in
today’s society of always being on the go. Join me this Veggie-Packed Egg Muffins, Spinach Chicken Parmesan
evening as we make four recipes that you can use for Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash, Oatmeal-Chocolate
Chunk Cookies
a quick on the go breakfast in your car or lunch at work!
Breakfast Egg Muffins, Bento Box Lunches,
Mason Jar Salads, Chewy Oat Bars
7 * Vegetarian Friendly Recipe or Class
DIABETIC COOKING (Hands-on) FAMILY COOKS TOGETHER (HANDS-ON) FAMILY/KIDS 7 & UP
Ann Marie Nowicki, MS, RD Alyssa Cometto, MS, RD
HEALTHY VERSIONS OF COMFORT FOOD Family life today is all too busy, with less time spent on families eating
Thursday, January 30, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst meals together, more time going to the nearest fast food place. If each
family member had a role in getting a healthy meal on the dinner table,
$30 without Insurance there would be more time available to stay home and enjoy the meal
Everyone LOVES comfort food – especially if it’s a cold together. Let us help you start getting back to family basics, while
snowy day or a Sunday night dinner with the family. enjoying the healthy meal that you helped to prepare! (Please wear
Join me tonight as we cook up some of your favorite closed toed shoes like sneakers; hair must be pulled back if long.)
dishes, just a little healthier, that the whole family These classes are covered under the Healthy Lifestyle classes.
will enjoy! All Insurance information will be needed for all attending, and will be
taken when you reserve the class, along with your credit card information.
Macaroni and Cheese, Oven Fried Chicken, Shepard’s Pie,
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake In order to make these classes affordable for families, the cost without
covered Insurance for the Family Cooks classes is $30 per adult,
$16 per child ages 7-15 yrs.
ALL HEALTHY DIABETIC DESSERT CLASS
Tuesday, February 11, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst MANAGING THE MENU FOR HEALTHY CHOICES
$30 without Insurance Friday, January 10, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
What a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year! Just A diet rich in vegetables and fruits is linked with a strong
because you’re diabetic, does not mean you cannot still immune system, healthy heart, greater longevity, and overall
enjoy some of the sweets your non-diabetic friends/ higher quality of life. Start 2020 off on a healthy foot with this
family enjoy! Join me this evening as we prepare a vegetarian meal that is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals,
decadent class of scrumptious desserts made with and of course-Chocolate!!
a healthy twist! Lebanese Lentil Soup*, Cauliflower Pizza, Balsamic Roasted Beets,
Chocolate Avocado Mug Cake
Banana Chocolate Cake, Fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies,
Lemon Pound Cake, Carrot Cake
COOKING FOR LIFE – AN ADVENTURE THROUGH
DINING OUT WITH DIABETES – ASIAN CUISINE THE MELTING POT
Tuesday, March 24, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst Friday, February 7, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$30 without Insurance This worldly menu takes off with familiar flavors from China with
a Pork Wonton Soup, tantalizes your taste buds with Middle
Come join me this evening in our Asian “dining out” Eastern spices, ground beef and lamb, rounds out your dinner
inspired class! We will be making some of your favorite meal with a wholesome side of Ethiopian-style greens, and sails
Asian dishes that everybody loves, while keeping your in for a smooth and caramelized finish with a Turkish style rice
diabetes in mind. pudding. Bon Voyage!
Chicken Stir Fry, Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps, Pork Wonton Soup, Kofta Kebabs with Tahini Sauce, Ye’abesha
Moo Shu Vegetables, Sliced Mango & Sticky Rice Gomen* (Ethiopian Collard Greens), Sutlac* (Rice Pudding)
EATING GOOD GLUTEN FREE
Friday, March 6, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Gluten free eating isn’t always about finding bread, pasta, and
cereal substitutes. Whether you are trying to avoid gluten for
medical reasons, or you find that you feel less bloated without
it, you won’t give gluten a second thought with these creative
recipes. Only problem is, you may find it difficult to put down
your fork!!
Quinoa & Asian Pear Salad*, Seared Mahi Mahi with Citrus
Vinaigrette, Roasted Butternut Squash Noodles*,
Orange Spice Cake*
* Vegetarian Friendly Recipe or Class
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GLUTEN FREE & KETO FRIENDLY COOKING
Gluten Free & Keto Friendly Cooking
Welcome to the Tops Cooking School Andrea Tarshus!
The Tops Cooking School is very happy to introduce Andrea Tarshus as a new Cooking Instructor in the field of Gluten
Free and Keto Friendly Cooking! She is a self-taught cook who has been dreaming up new gluten free creations
for over a decade. Her allergy to gluten fueled her passion for crafting recipes for gluten free versions of the latest
food trends, iconic restaurant dishes, and innovative recipes of her own. Andrea is an avid food enthusiast and you
can usually find her watching food cooking shows, reading through cookbooks, food magazines, or food blogs,
or covered in gluten free flour in the midst of a fervent food experiment. She has made hundreds of cooking mistakes
and learned through trial and error the nuances of adapting recipes to be devoid of gluten and full of texture and
flavor. Andrea’s classes will be HANDS-ON!
TROPICAL BREAKFAST – 100% GLUTEN FREE
Friday, January 24, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$35 per person
Learn how to make the fluffiest pancakes from scratch, along
with tasty tropical side dishes during this 100% gluten-free,
hands-on cooking class! It may be cold outside, but in this
class, you’ll be in a culinary oasis!
Gluten-Free Pancakes, White Chocolate Chip Macadamia
Nut Butter, Sweet-and-Spicy Candied Bacon, Tropical
Green Smoothie
TACO TUESDAY BURRITO BOWLS AND DESSERT –
100% GLUTEN FREE
Tuesday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$35 per person
In this class, Andrea will show you how to make several items
that can be combined to create a fun, new twist to your “Taco
Tuesday”! Her cauliflower “rice” tastes like a copycat of popular
Tex-Mex chain restaurants, with a fraction of the carbs!
And since you’re saving calories on dinner, splurge a little
with a loaded sundae-style cereal treat ice cream pie for
dessert!! The possibilities are endless - Ole’!
Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower “Rice”, Buffalo Chicken Bites,
Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Burrito Bowls, and
Cereal Treat Ice Cream Pie
PROTEIN PACKED BRUNCH – 100% GLUTEN
FREE & KETO FRIENDLY
Friday, March 27, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$35 per person
Join Andrea as she teaches you how to make versatile
recipes to host your next brunch, in this 100% gluten-free
hands-on cooking class!
Turkey Quiche with Savory Almond Crust, Peanut Butter and
Banana Bread Muffins, Sesame Soy Peas, and Coffee Passion
Fruit Yogurt Bowl
9Family Fun Night
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
These special classes are designed to be fun for the whole family! We will be creating a delicious menu that you
will enjoy as family time as we cook and eat together! Please join us for these very special events! Classes will
be offered in the Amherst School and taught by Ms. Alyssa. This class is designed to be a family activity.
All children ages 7 years and older must be accompanied by an adult.
WEEKNIGHT FAVORITES!
Saturday, January 25, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$20 per person or $60 for a family of 4
Our favorite comfort foods hit all the right notes: they always taste
yummy, fill us up and make us feel good! But there’s one problem;
most comfort foods come with fillers, preservatives, sugar, dye
and a little too much fat. You can easily make and adjust your
family’s favorite meals to exclude the ingredients you don’t need,
and even amp up the level of flavor! You may never buy another
bag of frozen nuggets or boxed mac ‘n’ cheese ever again!
Buffalo Style Cauliflower, Real Chicken Fingers, Four Cheese
Mac “n” Cheese, Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Bars
VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, February 8, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$20 per person or $60 for a family of four
Valentine’s Day is a day to show our appreciation to those
whom we love! While sharing sweet treats is often the norm,
let’s explore a more loving way to express our affection
through food! Making a menu with fresh produce, quality
ingredients, and simple/scratch-made recipes that the whole
family will love!
Zucchini Bites with Pesto & Parm, Steak & Veggie Roll Ups
with Balsamic Glaze, Heart-Shaped Dinner Rolls,
Valentine’s Day Fondue
MAKING FOOD FUN IN MARCH
Saturday, March 21, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
$20 per person or $60 for a family of four
So many common snack foods can be high in unhealthy fats,
sugars, and a bunch of other ingredients that we generally
cannot pronounce! Tonight, we will create some new snacks
as we discuss how to prepare them and realize that snacks
don’t have to come out of a package, but, can be easy and
delicious to make simply!
Tropical Swirl Protein Smoothie, Roasted Vegetable
Turkish Sandwich with Baba Ganoush, Sweet Potato Chips,
4-Ingredient No Bake Granola Bars
10ADULT CLASSES
Adult Classes
The adult classes are designed for adults aged 18 yrs. and up for safety reasons. Any young adults aged
15-17 yrs old may attend accompanied by an adult. Children aged 14 and under may sign up for the
Family Cooks classes with an adult or our Future Chef classes without an adult. Thank you for understanding.
SEMI HOMEMADE • $35 Per Person LIGHTEN UP WITH AIR FRYING • $35 Per Person
Thursday, January 9, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst Thursday, January 21, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Tuesday, January 14, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca Thursday, January 28, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Susan Vernon Culinary Instructor: Susan Vernon
In this class Susan will demonstrate how easy it is to put The holidays are over and the food indulgence has
together a gourmet meal in no time. Simple ingredients stopped! Wait, we can still enjoy our favorite guilty
turned into a fabulous meal. WOW your guests and leave pleasures without the guilt. Air frying is a revolutionary
them guessing. Shush, no one must know! way to cook otherwise fried foods with little to no oil.
Broccoli and Cheese Crescent Ring, Creamy Italian So, dig in for seconds!!
Sausage Kale and Tortellini, Eggs En Cocotte with Crumbled Chicken Tenderloin with Homemade Blue
Ciabatta, Butterscotch Coffee Cake Cheese Dip, Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Butter,
Parmesan Fried Cauliflower, Air Fried Glazed Donuts
BACK TO BASICS – MAIN COURSES
$35 Per Person
Wednesday, January 15, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Wednesday, January 29, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Culinary Instructor: Chef TinaMarie Kumiega
It’s back to basics as we start a New Year! Join Chef Tina
as you learn some of the basic techniques to sauté, bake,
roast and sear with confidence!
Sautéed Chicken with Simple Herbed Pan Sauce,
Sautéed Mushroom Vegetable Medley, Baked Salmon
with an Orange Garlic Pepper Glaze, Easy to Please
Roast Beef, Roasted Root Vegetables, Steakhouse Style
Seared Fillet.
VEGAN COOKING PART 2 • $35 Per Person
Friday, January 17, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Monday, January 27, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Linda Duncan
Vegan cooking can be a challenge! Join Linda as she
introduces you to some new and delicious recipes that
you will love!
Sweet Potato Beet Burgers, Italian Pasta Salad,
Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Ade, German
Chocolate Cups
11Hands-On
Adult Classes
FOOD FIGHT NIGHT • $35 Per Person
Monday, February 10, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Thursday, February 20, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Susan Vernon
No, we are not going to throw food at each other! Instead,
Adult Classes
we are going against each other in a cooking challenge!
Each team will be given ingredients, a recipe and a time
limit! You can put your spin on the dish or make it as it is
on the recipe. The dishes will be judged by our Cooking
School Assistants. The winning team will have their
picture in the next Cooking School calendar!
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, Chicken
Schnitzel, Chunky Applesauce, Parsley Potatoes
COOKING FOR BEGINNERS • $35 Per Person
Tuesday, February 17, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Monday, February 24, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Linda Duncan
This class is for people who are just starting out in the
kitchen! Maybe you’re young and just starting out in life
or maybe you just never had time to learn or didn’t need
to until now. Whatever your circumstances, this class will
offer recipes that while easy, will still teach you valuable
skills. Some will be items that will impress guests, others
you will be proud to take with you when you’re called
upon to bring a dish to pass.
Cheesy Nachos with Homemade Guacamole and Salsa,
Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Classic Macaroni Salad,
Brown Sugar Cookies
CELEBRATING FROZEN FOOD MONTH
$35 Per Person
Wednesday, February 12, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Wednesday, February 26, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Chef TinaMarie Kumiega
Let’s celebrate Frozen Food Month in March by
beginning now and prepping our own versions of Frozen
Dinners! We will learn how to make large batches,
divide into individual servings, and packaging that can
be frozen and reheated for a quick weeknight or busy
weekend dinner.
Moroccan Lemon Chicken, Baked Sweet and Sour Pork
with Vegetables, Texas Style Vegetable Chili, Black
Bean and Rice Casserole
COPYCAT CLASS • $35 Per Person
Wednesday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Wednesday, February 28, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Susan Vernon
This class will duplicate all of our favorite restaurants!
Stay in and pig out! Make your home your favorite
restaurant! And no reservations needed!!
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Almost White Castle
Hamburgers, Chick-Fil-A Slaw, Starbucks Chocolate
Chunk Cookies
12Adult Classes
TASTE OF LEBANON • $35 Per Person
Wednesday, March 9, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Wednesday, March 24, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Culinary Instructor: Susan Vernon
This class has been requested several times and Susan has
agreed to share her classic Lebanese recipes. The flavors
of Lebanon are unmatched. These recipes are simple to
prepare for all to enjoy!
Baba Ghanoush, Falafel with Yogurt Sauce, Tabbouleh,
Baklava
DINE ON THE RHINE • $35 Per Person
Monday, March 9, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Monday, March 30, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Linda Duncan
It’s not the time of year yet for Oktoberfest, but German
food is delicious any time of year! You’ll learn the
technique for the thin crispy coating on the schnitzel and
we’ll get even more familiar with that pressure cooker we
all bought as we use it for one of our recipes.
Breaded Pork Cutlets (Weiner Schnitzel), Pressure
Cooker German Potato Salad, Easy German
Chocolate Cake
IT’S PIEROGI TIME! • $35 Per Person
Wednesday, March 11, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Wednesday, March 25, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Culinary Instructor: Chef TinaMarie Kumiega
Polish Pierogi’s are great any time of year, but, the Easter
season will be quickly upon us and this is a must in Polish
homes throughout the WNY area! Chef Tina is repeating
her Pierogi class from this past year for anyone who
didn’t get into class. Please call and sign up, as this
class sells quickly!
Traditional Polish Pierogi with Potato, Cheese and
Sauerkraut Fillings
COOKING WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
$35 Per Person
Friday, March 13, 6-8:30 pm, Amherst
Friday, March 20, 6-8:30 pm, West Seneca
Culinary Instructor: Susan Vernon
Susan had demonstrated this versatile ingredient
4 years ago and is back by popular demand!
Orange and Kale Salad with Balsamic Reduction,
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta and
Balsamic Reduction, Arancini with Balsamic Chunky
Marinara Sauce, Strawberry Tiramisu
13Class Registration
Class Registration
Pre-registration or cancellation for all classes is recommended
a least 3 business days in advance, as the class may be canceled
for low attendance after that time. Walk-Ins are discouraged.
Please inform us if you have a gift certificate or coupon at the
time of registration. Bring your coupon in the day of the class.
For safety reasons in all kids and adult classes, please do not
wear open toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops.
Schools are handicap-accessible.
Cancellation Policy
We have numerous waiting lists for many of our classes due to the
increasing number of customers wanting to attend them. If you are
unable to attend a class, please contact the Cooking School you
registered with to allow us the opportunity to offer your space to
Registration is Easy and Convenient! another customer. If you have not cancelled or called us with
a substitution, there will be no refunds or credits and you will be
We are able to take credit card payments over the phone. charged for the class.
To register for a cooking class, please call the school at which
you want to attend and note the following: If you cannot attend a class, you may send a substitute in your place
To register by phone: Call the Tops Cooking School in Amherst, NY except for “Your Health Classes” held in Amherst, NY. The substitute
@ 716-515-2000 or West Seneca, NY @ 716-517-3006. must provide us with approved health insurance coverage prior to the
class or they will be charged in full for the class.
You must provide a credit card number and expiration date to register
by phone. Card cannot be debit only – card must have a VISA/ Tops reserves the right to change any menu or instructor or to cancel
MasterCard/American Express/Discover logo. Please have your any class at their discretion. Any Food prepared in the Cooking School
credit card ready when calling. must be eaten in class with the exception of take home classes as
stated.
Tops Cooking Schools offer
an approved Scout cooking
program, that has been revised
in accordance with the new
scout program. What a fun way
to work toward your
cooking badges!
Please Call the Cooking Schools at 515-2000
for additional program information.
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Stirring up a healthy interest in cooking for kids! 716-515-2000
Karen Gold, Regional Cooking School Manager
We can accommodate the needs of all the cookingschool.t00041@topsmarkets.com
students and are handicapped accessible.
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The nominal program fee is based on ages of
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students and type of program. In the summer, West Seneca, NY 14224
we are open to hosting day care centers and 716-517-3006
day camps. Book your field trips early, for the Noreen Mallia, Cooking School Coordinator
best possible dates! cookingschool.t00049@topsmarkets.com
Tops Cooking School is the perfect recipe to stir
up a life-long culinary interest in kids! Contact Programs Include:
Tops Cooking School, presented by Tops us today for more details. · Store tour with an overview of
Friendly Markets, is proud to offer special healthy foods
cooking programs for kids in grades · Hands-on cooking classes where
K-12, including store tours and hands-on students, along with trained
classes, teaching children about healthy instructors, prepare a delicious
foods in a fun and interactive way. and healthy lunch including the
four food groups
PART TIME ASSISTANT POSITIONS
TOPS Cooking Schools have flexible part time assistant positions
open in our Amherst and West Seneca Cooking schools.
Must be available some days/ early evenings/weekends.
Food prep/ service experience a plus
Please call Karen Gold, at 515-2000 for more info and to schedule an interview.
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