Living Legend

Yesterday, at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago, Chef Dave met one of his idols.

Chef Paul Prudhomme.

He was excited.

He was inspired.

He changed todays Tuesday Tasting Menu so he could cook in the style of Chef Paul Prudhomme.

(if you know Chef Dave, and his larger than life personality, you know how funny it is to imagine him waiting in line, nervous and giddy to meet a famous person)

So, come join us tonight and enjoy Chef Dave pretending he's Chef Paul Prudhomme as Executive Chef of Commanders Palace years ago.

1st course

Red beans and rice with flame seared andouille sausage

and caramelized onions

2nd course

Fried soft shell crab with root vegetable risotto and red pepper coulis, finished with creole meunere

3rd course

Pecan pralines with banana rum ice cream

Fitchburg Days

May 21-23rd was Fitchburg Days. Liliana's participated, serving up yummy jambalaya, vegetarian red beans and rice, muffaletta sandwiches and cornbread.

It was fun running the booth as a family. Liliana and baby Charlie were so patient and really tried to enjoy themselves, despite staying around through long days and loud music.

Here is Liliana's mom Tiffany, helping customers while keeping baby Charlie close (also check out his little baby hearing protection from Audible Difference!)

Liliana, rocking her dress from Mexico during Fiesta Hispana at Fitchburg Days.

Anyone Can Cook!

Did you know that the talented chefs at Liliana's Restaurant offer cooking classes to small groups on certain Sunday afternoons?

Executive Chef and Owner Dave Heide loves teaching these classes and really enjoys the ability to open his kitchen to brave and curious customers for a hands on learning experience. There is nothing like trying (and sometimes failing!) to recreate dishes and flavors at home to really appreciate what goes in to a properly prepared delicious meal at a restaurant.

All students should take the introductory course which covers topics like knife skills, how to cook proteins, why and how to shop local and organic and health and safety issues in the kitchen. Beyond the introductory class we cover a wide array of topics based on our students interest. This weekend we are teaching a barbequing class because, well, everyone loves a summer bbq!

There are still a few openings in our intermediate class this Sunday May 16th, and in our Introductory class Sunday May 23rd.

Lots of course information, how to reserve a spot and video clips here