Issaquah Highlands Cooking Club

Friday, March 5^th 6pm

Blakely Hall

This month we will be treated to authentic Italian Cuisine!  In this demonstration class our chef, Hal Decker of Masters Touch Kitchen (www.masters-touch.info), will show us how to make some recipes that will appeal to everyone’s palate. 

Hal Decker is currently a personal chef in Bellevue, Washington. Hal was trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He served his apprenticeship at the Camelott Inn in Wapingersfall, New York.

Hal began his career in the research kitchens of Stouffers Corporation. He served as Banquet Chef at the Sheraton Hotels in Dallas and Nashville, as Sous Chef at the Dallas Convention Center, as Executive Sous Chef at Pinecrest Country Club in Longview, Texas and the Lodge Resort and Casino in Blackhawk, Colorado. As Executive Chef, Hal managed the kitchens of the Marriott in Denver and at Bugsy’s Supper Club in Las Vegas. During his career, Hal has won five metals in food competitions.

Lime Pepper Shrimp

Marinated in lime, cilantro and white wine with cracked black pepper served over a garlic crouton

Panzanella Salad

An old school, rustic salad made with crusty bread, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, sweet peppers, and mixed greens tossed in balsamic/olive oil vinaigrette.

Veal Scaloppini Roulade
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta, and sweet roasted red pepper, served with a smoked tomato Jus.

Poached Mango Panna Cotta

Classic Italian dessert served with poached mango sauce.

The price for this month’s cooking club is $30.  Class size limit will be 28 and because we have so many interested people, it will be filled on a first come basis.  The cutoff for attendance will be Tuesday, March 2nd to allow the chef time for shopping.  For this reason, there will also be no refunds after Monday, March 1st.

Please make your check payable to our chef: “Hal Decker” and note on your check: “For March 5th Cooking Class.”  In your envelope, please include a note with the name(s) of those attending, with phone number.  Send Payment to:

Heidi Bergman

1862 NE Kincaid Walk

Issaquah, WA  98029

425.765.3339

You may also drop your envelope in the Cooking Club drop box located INSIDE Blakely Hall (located next to the bulletin board immediately to the left as you enter Blakely Hall).  Blakely Hall is open Tuesday – Friday from 11am – 4pm.

Feel free to bring in a bottle of your favorite wine.  As always, if you are drinking wine, please contribute $1.00 for the required banquet license.

Any questions about Cooking Club please email:  rich.follette@ihmail.com or north.heidi@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you!

Thanks for visiting Master’s Touch.

Master’s Touch offers catering with style!

Enjoy the creativity and professionalism that the staff of Masters Touch provides at each and every event. Whether your event is a small intimate dinner or the wedding of your dreams, an elegant affair or a casual get-together.

There is no limit to the excellent service and exquisite cuisine of Masters Touch. We offer menu ideas & development to suit every budget and palate.

Masters Touch is a full service catering company, which means we have the equipment, vehicles, staff and experience to provide our services anywhere. Whether you are having an intimate get together in your home or a wedding extravaganza, our services range from all-inclusive catered events to drop-off party platters.

Our chefs hand-pick the freshest fruits and vegetables from local markets, select the highest grade of meats and poultry, and only purchase the freshest seafood. Always insisting on the best ingredients has helped us establish our reputation for excellence.

We take pride in each and every event that we cater. Beginning with our planners, to our talented kitchen staff and our professional servers, it is our mission to provide the best catering service possible. Our servers are highly trained and have superb knowledge of food and wine. Servers, and chefs are for hire on an individual basis.

Our consultants are available to create estimates based on menu, location, size of function and other specific details. Please call for a complimentary consultation, which can be done over the phone, e-mail, or by appointment.

Hal Decker
Executive Chef
Master’s Touch