The Beat Divas are the guest chefs at Central Market Cooking School in Austin, TX, about twice a year. Each Diva presents two recipes, and while the dishes are being served, the Beat Divas entertain the class with songs — usually original songs about food. And we do have fun!
Watch us in action at the Central Market Cooking School.
Here’s the menu from one of our cooking classes:
- Carrot & Ginger Soup with Orange Cream
- Lemon Garlic Chicken & Rice à la Grecque
- Jackie’s Special Spinach
- Cornmeal Crusted Scallops with Cilantro Chimichurri
- Frangelico Eclairs
- Sweet Potato & Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Beth really gets into Caramelized Chicken Salad. That’s Chef Cindy Haenel looking on.
Dianne checks her Spanikopita.
Mady gives some instruction on the finer points of Southwestern Grilled Shrimp Salad.
They fixed a great meal and then they sang while still wearing their aprons. Tasty tunes!
Comments from the students
I attended Central Market’s Cooking School class tonight with my best friend. This evening was my present to her for her birthday. And it was a great hit with her. Thank you for your wonderful voices, charming stories and great foods. You made a birthday celebration special!
—L.C.I just wanted to thank the Divas again for a wonderful evening at Central Market Cooking School and for the special Happy Birthday for my friend. I will be looking forward to your next CD. I enjoy mine all the time.
—L.C. (Second cooking class for L.C.)Last Thursday we had so much fun watching you all cook and listening to you sing. We learned great cooking tips and will definitely try the recipes. My daughter had never heard the Divas sing before. She enjoyed you all and wants to hear you again (live). My husband also enjoys your live music. Please keep us posted where you will be singing.
— S.D.As usual, your class was FUN! Thanks to all of you for a great evening!
— S.W. (Second cooking class for S.W.)Saturday’s cooking class was a blast! Thanks for all the fun and good ideas. Keep it up! Hope to see you all soon.
— G.T.
All photos on this page courtesy of Alison Fitts.
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