Nicole Straight
Quick Facts: Award-winning chef and owner of Time to Eat cooking school devoted to teaching busy parents how to prepare fresh, healthy meals for their families in 15 minutes; (See current class schedule below) Cookbook writer; Regular guest chef on local and national television; Lives in Westport with her husband and 2 girls.
My current food cravings are: Basil, tomato, mozzarella sandwich on a baguette
My fast food weakness is: Kentucky fried chicken extra crispy, dipped in gravy....
If I could be any Iron Chef, I would be: I don't watch the show, but know I could beat 'em all at making a 15 minute meal for a hungry family!!
My favorite restaurant in Fairfield County is: Pho Mekong at the moment
My favorite restaurant in the Tri-State area is: Kelly and Ping -in the City...
Restaurant dish I wish I could make at home: The crispy fried soft shell crab with red curry and sticky rice from Pho Mekong
My go-to dinner party entrée is: Grilled steak with Argentinian Chimmichurri sauce.
When I’m not eating, I’m…Cycling
Prepared food I have let people think was home-made…Olive tapenade from Trader Joe's, why make it yourself when this one is so good, it's always in my pantry.
I’d rather pick (pumpkins, apples, or strawberries): Strawberries for sure
The last book I enjoyed was: Dune Road by Jane Green
My favorite movie of all time is: I really don't have just one, however I have always loved Amadeus...
Chef Nicole's 2010 Schedule of Classes
All classes are @ Christopher Peacock Cabinetry 2 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich, CT
All group classes held on Wednesdays from 11-12:30 p.m.
Private classes also available
April 7
15 Minute Meals- Express Class III $75
Learn how to make 4 easy and delicious meals in an hour!
Skirt steak fajitas
Japanese udon noodle soup with chicken and mushrooms
Egg noodles with chicken sausage, peas and Parmesan
Greek Shrimp with couscous and tzatziki
April 28
15 Minute Meals class V $95
Each class provides a comprehensive pantry list as well as a weekly shopping list so you only have to go to the market once a week, as well as extra recipes to make even more 15 minute meals.
Garlic and herb smeared New York Strip steaks with roasted tomatoes
Braised Haddock
Panko crusted pork chops
Parmesan Noodles with beef and vegetables
Pizza
Salt and Pepper shrimp with snap peas
May 12
Springtime salads $100
See how easy it is to make beautiful salads and vinaigrettes.
Mediterranean salad with lentils, feta & grilled shrimp
Asian chicken salad
Latin black bean and corn salad with cumin grilled skirt steak & lime cilantro vinaigrette
Lemon sorbet with balsamic macerated strawberries and dark chocolate curls
May 26
Thai Dinner Party class $100
Enjoy the fresh flavors of Thailand at your next dinner party.
Fresh Spring Rolls
Thai Glass-noodle Salad
Roasted Salmon
Grilled pineapple with toasted coconut and coconut ice cream
June 9
Food and Wine class- California’s Best $100
Smoked gouda and proscuitto flatbread with caramelized onions
Shaved fennel and apple salad with blue cheese
Cioppino
Cannoli cups with pistachio dust and fresh berries
September 15
15 Minute Meals class III $95
Baja Fish Tacos
Moron Chicken with pesto and sun dried tomatoes
Moo Shu Beef
Turkey, Rice and Soycottash mix
Greek Pita pockets
Spinach Tortellini with garlicky swiss chard
September 29
15 Minute Meals- Express Class II $75
Learn how to make 4 easy and delicious meals in an hour!
BLT tortellini
Mustard and brown sugar rubbed pork chops and green beans
Balsamic chicken with zucchini and white beans
Garlicky panko crusted scallops with brown rice and cherry tomatoes
October 13
Fall Harvest Dinner party $100
Pear and gorgonzola flatbread with peppered arugula
Butternut squash and goat cheese ravioli
Lamb and leek stew over garlicky white beans
Gingerbread trifle with candied ginger
October 27
Soups class $95
Cuban black bean soup with frizzled pancetta and cilantro sour cream
Healthy and hearty lentil soup
Roasted crimini mushroom soup
Baked apples with brown sugar crumble
November 10
Easy Dinner Party class I $100
Balsamic and soy glazed portabello mushrooms in phyllo cups
Curried rack of lamb with farmhouse chutney
Salmon en pappiote with shiitake mushrooms and zucchini ribbons
Couscous with golden raisins
Roasted Asparagus
Maple and brown sugar glazed bananas in puff pastry with vanilla ice cream.
December 1
Holiday Hors D’oeuvres and Desserts class $95
Grilled scallops on rice crackers with wasabi sour cream
Argentinian chimichurri scented beef on baguette
Proscuitto and brie quesadillas with cranberry relish
Cranberry pecan bites
Italian angel food cake bites with sweetened ricotta and berries
December 15
Make your own cookie dough $75
Enjoy a fun morning of cookie dough making. Take the dough home and give as a gift or bake and enjoy.
Dark chocolate, pecan and orange biscotti
Dried cherry, white chocolate chunk and pistachio oatmeal cookies
Lemon zest snicker doodles
Host a private cooking class at Christopher Peacock Cabinetry showrooms. They are perfect for a girls day/night out, couples night, and anniversary & birthday celebrations. A unique experience in the luxury of the Christopher Peacock Cabinetry showrooms.
In-home classes also available.
To register for classes or to book a private class please visit
www.timetoeat.info
203-221-8306