Chef Kara

Eat Your Heart Out: Sous Vide Chef Demonstration & Five Course Dinner
2019-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
CHEF DEMONSTRATION: SOUS VIDE COOKING
FIVE COURSE DINNER
So what is sous vide all about? You’ve heard sous vide mentioned before, in fancy restaurants and on competition cooking shows. But more and more people are doing it at home–and you can, too! Watch and learn, while enjoying a delicious cheese platter, as Chef Kara prepares your dinner filets sous vide.
After which, enjoy your four course meal at your communal table as Chef Kara prepares each dish in our tastefully appointed commercial kitchen.
Noshes & Signature Cocktail during Demonstration
Elegant Gourmet Cheeses with Seasonal Accompaniments and
Appetizer
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail “Cocktail”
Salad
Baby Arugula Salad with Ricotta Stuffed Fresh Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, and a Prosecco Vinaigrette
Entrée
Surf & Turf – Sous Vide Petite Filet & Kara’s Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with a Tarragon Buerre Blanc, Haricot Verts & Herbed Rice Blend
Dessert
Decadent Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
$100 PER PERSON – CASH, CHECK, VENMO, OR PAYPAL
RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
KSNYDER@POCONOPROFOODS.COM 570.517.7712
SPACE IS LIMITED
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
IN THE EVENT OF SNOW, DINNER MAY BE RESCHEDULED OR CANCELLED

New Year’s Menu: Comfort & Healthy Food
2019-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
January is a time to either buckle down with your diet or bundle up and settle in for the season. This menu celebrates both intentions of getting healthy and getting comfy.
Join us Saturday, January 19 at 6 PM for a balanced, warm, winter dinner. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres as you mingle with fellow guests.
Watch from your communal table as Chef Kara prepares your 4 -course meal in our tastefully appointed commercial kitchen.

Hors D’oeuvres – Healthy & Comfort
Pork Belly Steam Buns
Truffled Parmesan Frites
Spuma di Tuna
Steamed Edamame

Appetizer – Healthy
Roasted Carrot, Fresh Ginger & Tumeric Soup

Winter Salad – Healthy
Baby Kale Salad with Toasted Almonds, Dates, Shaved Aged Cheddar & White Balsamic Chia Seed Vinaigrette

Entrée – Comfort
Pork Osso Bucco with an Amarena Cherry Demi Glaze over Pommes Purée and Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Dessert – Comfort
French Chocolate Mousse with Candied Orange Peel and
Fresh Vanilla Whipped Cream

$80 per person
CASH, VENMO, paypal OR CHECK
RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY FRIDAY, January 18, 2019
ksnyder@poconoprofoods.com
570.517.7712
Space is limited
menu subject to change based on seasonal availability
in the event of snow, dinner may be rescheduled or cancelled

The Messiah 40th Year Anniversary
2018-12-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Shawnee Inn, 100 Shawnee Inn Dr, Shawnee On Delaware, PA, 18356, United States
Hear Kara perform as a soloist in the glorious community performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Join us this December for this beloved tradition marking the 40th anniversary at the Shawnee Inn!

The Worthington Ballroom
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Saturday, December 22, 2018
8 PM

Elegant Holiday Dinner: 'Tis the Season
2018-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
‘Tis the season to spend quality time with your fellow foodies ~ bring your friends and family to this Elegant Holiday Celebration to start the season off right.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres while mixing and mingling with your fellow merrymakers followed by a 4 course meal in our tastefully appointed commercial kitchen. Watch from your communal table as Chef Kara prepares your festive dinner. Get into the spirit of the season!

HORS D’OEUVRES

ASSORTED SEASONAL DELIGHTS
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail, Antipasto Platter, Parmiggiano Reggiano Dip

APPETIZER

MUSHROOM CRUMBLE
Local wild Mushrooms in an Herbed Cream and Cheese Sauce with Savory Crumble

SALAD

WINTER SALAD
Seasonal Greens with Spiced Nuts, Roasted Fruit, Crumbled Bleu and Maple Vinaigrette

ENTREE

FILET OF BEEF
Sliced Filet of Beef Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Carrots, Broccoli Crème Fraiche & Tuscan Heirloom Beans

DESSERT

BREAD PUDDING
Marianne’s Famous Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce

DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Guests can bring alcohol

$79 per person
CASH, VENMO, OR
CHECK (MADE PAYABLE TO KARA SNYDER)
Sunday, December 2, 2018
6:00 pm
AT POCONO PROFOODS
RSVP FIRST TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018
KSNYDER@POCONOPROFOODS.COM
570.517.7712
Space is limited

An Evening In France: Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon
2018-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
Inspired by her recent trip to France, Chef Kara is excited to share this special cooking experience with you.
In this group cooking class with dinner to follow (and maybe a French song), each pair of guests will be assigned a certain element of Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon. We will collaborate by interpreting Julia’s recipe and incorporating all the ingredients as instructed for the main dish of our meal.
Join us on Saturday, November 10, 2018 for an unforgettable experience. Class and hors d’oeuvres at 6 PM followed by a 4 course, French, communal, sit-down dinner in our tastefully appointed commercial demo kitchen.
PROPOSED MENU
(some items subject to change based on seasonal availability)

FROMAGE & NOISETTES

ASSORTED CLASSIC AND MODERN FRENCH BITES
Baked Brie, Tapenade, and Herbed Nuts to start

ENTREE

PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Apple Gastrique over Warm Winter Legumes

SALADE

FRISEE SALAD
Tender Frisee with Crumbled Chevre, Toasted Walnuts and Dijon Vinaigrette

PLAT PRINCIPAL

JULIA CHILD’S BEEF BOURGINGON
Communally made

DESSERT

CLASSIC APPLE TART
Assorted Fresh Apples baked in a Sweet Tart Shell and Apricot Glazed with Chantilly Cream

DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Guests can bring alcohol

$75 per person
cash, Venmo, or
CHECK (MADE PAYABLE TO KARA SNYDER)

at Pocono Profoods

Rsvp to reserve your seat by monday, november 5, 2018
ksnyder@poconoprofoods.com
570.517.7712

Elegant Halloween Dinner: Boos & Yous
2018-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
Enjoy an elegant Halloween sit down dinner with other festive guests. Watch Chef Kara prepare your meal from your communal table in our tastefully appointed commercial kitchen.

HORS D’OEUVRES

SEASONAL GOODIES
Brie with Caramel Apple Goop, Pumpkin Hummus and Game Sausages with dips

APPETIZER

GRILLED MARROW BONES
Marrow Bones aka “God’s Butter” with Rosemary and Lemon & Crostini

SALAD

FALL BABY KALE
Shredded Kale with Toasted Almonds, Sharp Cheddar, Dried Cranberries, Quinoa and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

ENTREE

PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS
Premium Reserve Pork Chops Pan Seared and served with Mustard Cream Sauce over Chestnut Grains and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

DESSERT

BOO DE CREME
S’mores “boo” de creme with Chocolate, Crushed Graham Crackers and Toasted Merengue

DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Guests can bring alcohol

Flipping Broadway!
2018-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Renegade Winery, 600 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Pocono vocalists Kara Snyder and Ken McMullen have announced a fundraiser, FLIPPING BROADWAY, to benefit The Pocono Mountains Theater Company on Saturday, September 29th at 8 PM at the Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg. Suggested donation for this event is $20.
FLIPPING BROADWAY will have you experiencing Broadway like you’ve never heard it before with your favorite songs written for men sung by Kara and Ken taking the lead on songs originally written for women. The evening will include music from “Funny Girl”, “Hamilton”, “Wicked”, “Little Me”, “Mame”, and, of course, “Sweeney Todd” where this duo first met and performed as Mrs. Lovett and Mr. Todd! Scott Besser, whose musical talents are well known in the Pocono area, provides the accompaniment. You won’t want to miss this intimate cabaret filled with stories, poignant moments, soaring voices and fun for the whole family.
For reservations, email mbaer.pmtc@gmail.com.
About Pocono Mountains Theater Company. Established by former Rattlestick Managing Director, Brian Long, PMTC is a newly established regional theater company committed to the development and production of diverse new works by American artists, both local and national; to cultivate and develop audiences to support the future patronage of American theater; and to provide a positive collaborative impact to the community, both culturally and financially. To learn more about Pocono Mountains Theater Company or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit our website at www.poconomountainstheatercompany.org.

American Summer – Crab Cakes
2018-08-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
Enjoy the best Crab Cakes ever at our final dinner of the summer!
You will enjoy your 4 course meal from our communal dining table all while able to watch Chef Kara prepare and plate. Please join us for this casual and intimate evening held in our training center on Friday, August 10 at 6:30 PM. If you’re interested in learning more or are ready to book, please e-mail Chef Kara – ksnyder@poconoprofoods.com or call her at 570.517.7712.

$82 per person. Limited to 20 guests. Check or Cash. Reservations required by Tuesday, August 7.
MENU

APPETIZER
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Jumbo Shrimp with a Classic Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
SALAD
GRILLED ROMAINE
Lightly Charred Grilled Romaine with Seasonal Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan and a Peppercorn Balsamic Dressing
ENTREE
BALTIMORE CRAB CAKE
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Sweet Summer Corn Sautéed in Herb Butter and Baby Arugula tossed in a Lemon Vinaigrette
DESSERT
SEASONAL FRUIT TRIFLE
Layers of Buttery Pound Cake, Vanilla Pastry Cream and Fresh, Seasonal Fruit topped with Whipped Cream and Toasted Almonds
DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Guests can bring alcohol

A Modern Lebanese Feast
2018-06-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
This plated, sit-down dinner will be hosted in a Commercial Demo kitchen with a warm feel. Watch the chef prepare your meal from the comfort of your beautiful communal dining table.
MENU

NOSHES

A SELECTION OF ASSORTED MEDITERRANEAN NOSHES
Classic Hummus with Lebanese Bread, Roasted Red Peppers with Pine Nuts & Fresh Basil and Sexy Olives

APPETIZER

ROASTED EGGPLANT
Roasted Eggplant with Buttermilk Yogurt Sauce, Pomegranate Seeds and Fresh Thyme

SALAD

MIXED GREENS
Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, Diced Cucumbers and Toasted Chickpeas in a Lemon Spice Tahini Dressing

MAIN COURSE

LEBANESE CHICKEN
Pan Seared Harvestland Airline Chicken in Lebanese Spices with Tomato Confit over Rice

No Antibiotics Ever
Raised Cage Free
Fed All-Vegetarian Diet
No Hormones or Steroids
No Animal By-Products

DESSERT

LEBNE TART
Traditional Thickened Yogurt Tart with Figs, Pistachio, Honey and
Fresh Vanilla Whipped Cream

DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Guests can bring alcohol

Risotto Cooking Class
2018-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Pocono ProFoods, 2504 Chipperfield Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, United States
Risotto, what was once a peasant food, is now a staple on restaurant menus across the world. This creamy and delightful comfort food is as versatile as it is particular in preparation. In this private cooking class with dinner to follow, you will first watch Chef Kara make a seasonal risotto and learn what to look for along the way.

Afterwards, you’ll pair off and make your own classic risotto. Your stations will already be prepared with the necessary ingredients and equipment. You bring the wine!

A three-course Italian inspired communal dinner will be prepared by Chef Kara to follow.

MENU

ANTIPASTO SALAD
oven roasted or heirloom tomatoes, pine nuts and shaved parmesan with an herbed balsamic vinaigrette

SEASONAL RISOTTO
to celebrate spring, a beautiful lemon pea risotto with pan seared salmon

DELICIOUS DESSERT
chocolate cannoli cups with cannoli cream, cannoli crunch and chocolate truffle
OR
classic tiramisu with vanilla whipped cream

Menu Subject to Change

DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Guests can bring alcohol
