WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN!
Food Network is proud to partner with The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Atlanta to offer you this fun, flavorful, and exciting culinary adventure. Here’s your chance to learn what the pros know — that making great food can be fun, easy, and delicious!
We’ll show you all the can-do techniques and insider tips that will add sizzle to your weeknight dinners and special celebrations. All of our classes are hands-on, so you’ll cook up a storm while working closely with our fun and knowledgeable instructors.
After class, feast on your own delicious culinary creations with new friends, share ideas, and get inspired to cook like a star in your own kitchen.
All needed equipment, including aprons and knives, is provided for each class. Students should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, preferably leather with flat heels, for kitchen lab safety. The Food Network products used in these classes are provided by Kohl’s Department Store. To shop the complete assortment of Food Network branded kitchen products visit your local Kohl’s or Kohls.com/FoodNetwork.
Special Offer
Pay for three classes and attend one class at no charge! (You must enroll for all four classes at the same time to receive this special offer.)
Perfect Winter Desserts
1 Saturday: January 24 10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Jim Morris
Spice up those chilly nights with comforting winter desserts that will make you forget about the weather outside. We’re sharing our ultimate winter treats: Apple Strudel with Ginger, Banana Cream Pie, decadent Chocolate Dulce de Leche Tart, Grapefruit Brulée, Ambrosia, Apple Brown Betty, and Poached Pears in Red Wine.
Healthy Choices, Big Flavors
1 Saturday: January 24
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Joe Engelbird
Cooking and eating healthy can be fast, no-nonsense, and taste great. We’ll show you how to sustain a healthy diet by using expert cooking techniques that provide all the satisfaction without the guilt. Healthy dishes such as Sweet and Sour Sicilian Butternut Squash, Grilled Chicken with Gremolata, Oven Roasted Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce, and our Apple Crisp dessert are so delicious that you’ll forget you’re cutting calories!
Gourmet Meals on a Budget
1 Saturday: January 31
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Justin Ward
Saving money shouldn’t mean that you need to sacrifice flavor, so we’re sharing our insider knowledge on how to cook like a chef on a shoestring budget. We’ll make our delicious crowd-pleasers like Chicken Saltimbocca, Polenta, Oven-Roasted Lamb Shanks, Tilapia en Papillote with Latin Herbs, Fish Tacos, and Chocolate-Covered Profiteroles! Our tips on stocking your pantry and shopping on a budget will have you eating like a king - for less!
Simply Stocks & Soups
1 Saturday: January 31
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Nicholas Walker
Ask any chef and they will tell you that the secret to their restaurant quality soups is a little bit of love - and a lot of homemade stock. In this class we’ll prepare two classic chicken stocks, hearty soups like Onion, Cream of Mushroom, and Greek Egg-Lemon Avgolemono, and we’ll use stock to impart big flavors to dishes like Risotto with Winter Vegetables and Pepper Steak with Cabernet Pan Sauce.
Romantic Dinners: For Valentine’s Day or Any Day
1 Saturday: February 7
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Lisa Hubbard
We all know that the fastest way to the heart is through the stomach, so we’re sharing our tips for celebrating romance with a dinner that’s impressive and easy to prepare. Light the fire of love with our favorite aphrodisiacs like Oysters with Mignonette, Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Dressing, Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Caviar, Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbs, and Chocolate Truffles
with Honey.
How To Boil Water 1.0
1 Saturday: February 7
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Jeannie Newton
Whether you’ve never cooked before or have been “winging it” in the kitchen, this class is for you! Learn the tools of the trade – professional knife skills, fundamental cooking methods, like sautéing, steaming, and baking, and how to choose the right ingredients and organize your kitchen space. Along the way you’ll create a delicious three-course meal of Farfalle with Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Tuscan Chicken Stew, Quick Marinara Sauce, Spaghetti with Olive Oil & Garlic, and Chocolate Mousse.
Savoring Southeast Asia
1 Saturday: February 21
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Nicholas Walker
Join us as we discover new flavors, demystify exotic ingredients, and learn authentic regional cooking techniques for preparing Shrimp Pad Thai, Green Curry Chicken, Indonesian-style Pork Satay, Vietnamese Summer Rolls, and a dessert of Mango and Sticky Rice. Best of all, we’ll share our advice to stock your pantry with the necessary ingredients so you can whip up a Southeast Asian meal anytime
A Passion for Chocolate
1 Saturday: February 21
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Jeanie Newton
Here at Food Network, we just can’t get enough of the rich indulgence of chocolate. We’ll show you all the techniques you’ll need to bake our to-die-for desserts like Molten Chocolate Cake, light and airy Chocolate Soufflé, rich Devil’s Food Cake, gooey Coconut Brownies, and decadent Chocolate Truffles. We’ll wash it all down with our sinfully rich El Dorado Hot Chocolate.
Mediterranean Tapas Party
1 Saturday: February 28
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Nicholas Walker
On any given evening across the Mediterranean, bars fill up with hungry people in search of delicious little dishes called tapas. We’ll prepare our all-time favorites: Prawns with Romesco Sauce, Steamed Clams with Chorizo, Spanish Tortilla, Spanakopita, Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki, Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Manchego, Pork Pinchos, Warm Goat Cheese Wrapped in Grape Leaves, and Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives.
Classic Steakhouse Favorites
1 Saturday: February 28
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Scott Millspaugh
We love the steakhouse experience: a perfectly cooked steak, charred on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with hearty sides and scrumptious desserts. Now you can create this restaurant experience in your own home with a few of our insider tips and techniques. We’ll show you how to grill the perfect steak, prepare Tournedos of Beef in Mushroom, Mustard, and Red Wine Sauce, and make delicious sides like Creamed Spinach and Gremolata Shoestring Potatoes. We’ll complete our steakhouse feast with a classic dessert of Little Cheesecakes with Strawberry Sauce.
Our Mexican Kitchen
1 Saturday: March 7
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Hector Batista
Join us as we celebrate the culinary creativity, traditions, and vibrant flavors of Mexico and demystify the ingredients and techniques of authentic Mexican cooking. Learn to prepare crowd favorites like Chunky Guacamole, Margaritas, and Fresh Salsa, festive dishes like crispy cheese-filled Quesadillas, Yucatan-style Grilled Halibut, Drunken Beans, Pork Chili Verde, and top it all off with our delicious Mexican Chocolate Fondue.
Entertaining at Home
1 Saturday: March 21
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Justin Ward
We love the steakhouse experience: a perfectly cooked steak — charred on the outside and juicy on the inside — served with hearty sides and scrumptious desserts. Now you can create this restaurant experience in your own home with a few of our insider tips and techniques. We’ll show you how to grill the perfect steak, prepare delicious sides like creamed spinach, and at the end we’ll sit down to a fabulous steakhouse feast!
A Night in Tuscany
1 Saturday: March 21
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Nicholas Walker
Join us on this culinary adventure through the beautiful cuisine of Italy. Learn how to make an Italian feast of Pappardelle with Chicken Ragu, Steak Florentine, Antipasti Salad, side dishes like Mushrooms with Rosemary and Garlic, and Cauliflower with Brown Butter & Crispy Crumbs. We’ll finish off the class in grand Italian style with a traditional sweet dolce of Fruit Crostata, Zabaglione with Biscotti, and delicious Tiramisu.
Cupcake Extravaganza
1 Saturday: March 21
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Jeanie Newton
Join us at this all-out cupcake extravaganza where tasty little cakes get top billing. You’ll learn all the secrets to baking our moist and delicious Classic Yellow Cupcakes and Little Devil’s Cupcakes, as well as how to whip up Peanut Butter Frosting, Chocolate Ganache Glaze, Buttercream Frosting, and our decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling. We’ll finish the class with some pointers on how to decorate, display, and serve these small bundles of joy.
Paris Bistro at Home
1 Saturday: March 28
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Scott Millspaugh
Paris, the ‘City of Lights,’ is known for its charming neighborhood bistros which serve up some of the city’s most simple yet sophisticated fare. Our delicious bistro menu of Steamed Mussels in White Wine with Tarragon and Shallots, Bistro Bacon and Egg Salad, Leeks with Dijon Vinaigrette, Classic Coq au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine), Steak Frites and our divine Chocolate Mousse will have you saying ooh la la!
How To Boil Water 2.0
1 Saturday: March 28
10:00 – 2:00 $119
Instructor: Chef Jeanie Newton
With just a few simple techniques and know-how you can make a great meal any day of the week. Learn the fundamentals of cooking: roasting, sautéing, blanching, and making vinaigrettes and pan sauces. We’ll prepare a three-course meal of Marinated Mushrooms and Arugula Salad, Roast Pork Loin with Apples, Chicken with Balsamic and Garlic, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans with Shallots, and a dessert of Roasted Pears with Chocolate Ice Cream.