Chef Doug Cordier’s cooking is always a unique combination of zesty flavors and simple techniques.
Doug has been cooking professionally for over 20 years. Most recently, he appears regularly on Chef Chuck Kaess’s “Who’s In The Kitchen” on Channel 5, as well as instructor of Italian cooking at The Pointe Pedlar, and the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
Aside from catering, TV and classes, Doug also offers Lobster Parties with partner Dave Hohlfeldt in “The Lobster Boys” , corporate classes with UBS & Payne Webber , and leads annual trips to a beautiful Tuscan Villa in the middle of the Chianti region of Italy.
A Gourmet Valentine’s Evening at the Provencal-Weir HouseFriday February 12, 2010 6 to 9pm
Join Grosse Pointe Historical Society’s own member chef, Doug Cordier, again this year for another special romantic evening of food and wine tastings. Learn the secrets of how to prepare two of Doug’s favorite dishes, Classic Tuscan Bread Soup and Shrimp Bucattini with Artichokes. Included in the fun will be Italian antipasti platters, Valentine’s truffles and a wine tasting featuring five special wines provided by Marc Garmo and the Village Food Market. Limited to 20 guests. $45 per person
GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL Italian Cooking Classes
“ Venice and Rome Re-visited” Tues. March 16, 2010
Returning from Rome & Venice Doug offers some new dishes from the Veneto and Lazio region.
*Assorted antipasti platter (with special Italian salumi & olives) and rustic bread with verde dipping sauce
* Grilled Mortadella stuffed with goats cheese/sage (Venetian cicchetti)
* Pan Fried Basa/Swai with lemon butter Sauce
* Gnocchi alla Romana
Authentic regional wines will be served $45 per person (limit only 15 students) Contact Amy at the GP War Memorial 313-881-7511
“ Northern Italian and Tuscan Adventure” April 14, 2010
Returning from Tuscany & Venice Doug offers some new dishes from the Northern and central Italian regions.
*Assorted antipasti platter (with special Italian salumi & olives) and rustic bread with verde dipping sauce
* ARANCINI: Deep fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella (Venetian Cicchetti hors’douvere),
* Shrimp bucattini with artichokes
* 1000 year pears
Authentic regional wines will be served $45 per person limited to 15 students
Contact Amy at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Assoc. 313-881-7511
