Instructors

Ben Willis-Becker, Chef de cuisine at Holly’s, is a native of Knoxville where he started his culinary career 23 years ago. He received an associate degree in culinary arts and a BA degree in business and restaurant management. He has worked most positions a kitchen has to offer including pastry chef, chef de cuisine, and chef/owner. He has travelled throughout the country with his wife and two boys and he is happy to be back in his hometown to

February

February 3, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                      Valentine’s Day Dinner                              &

April

April 7, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                                    Spring Flavors                  &

Instructors

John Bryant attended Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, SC, earning 2 degrees in a three year span. He has worked with some truly talented chefs, most notably James Burns (of J. Bistro and James Burns Catering in Mt. Pleasant, SC), and Chefs Eric Howren and Mark Estes. With a cooking style that is based upon Fine Classical French Technique intertwined with a Southern regional flair and fusion cookery.

Kelly Campbell Nicely has

July

July 8, Monday, 6:00 p.m.            Essence of Flavor                    Gary Nicely, $48.00

You’ll enjoy every bite. On the menu: Pan seared Moroccan style potato pancakes with toasted almonds, sun dried tomatoes and basil oil; Snake River Farms Pork Tenderloin Saltimbocca with Prosciutto

August         

August 5, Monday, 6:00 p.m.   When in Burgundy        David Pinckney, $48.00              

Beginning with Gougere, a wonderful pastry; Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Bibb Lettuce; Pork Tenderloin Au Poivre and finishing with Profiterole Rolls with Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and

September

September 9, Monday, 6:00 p.m.       Smokin’ and Grillin’         Eric Harrelson, $48.00

On the menu: Salad of baby spinach with strawberries and feta cheese; Smoked tenderloin of beef; Lavender roasted blue potatoes; Sautéed green beans; Crème brûlée

September 11, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.  A Taste of Early Autumn&

June Cooking Class

June 24, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                                     From Farm to Table               &

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Instructors Cooking Classes Summer 2013

John Bryant attended Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, SC, earning 2 degrees in a three year span. He has worked with some truly talented chefs, most notably James Burns (of J. Bistro and James Burns Catering in Mt. Pleasant, SC), and Chefs Eric Howren and Mark Estes. With a cooking style that is based upon Fine Classical French Technique intertwined with a Southern