COOKING is Smart Fun
Love to cook? These classes are for you! All you need is an apron and two kitchen towels. Students should wear long pants and closed toe shoes that are preferably leather with flat heels and rubber soles for kitchen safety. No heels or sandals, please!
Cooking Specials
Register for 3 and get the 4th class free!
Pay for three cooking classes and attend the fourth class at no charge. (You must enroll for all four classes at the same time to receive this special offer.)
Groups of 3+: Save $25 per person!
If your group is 3 or more people, take $25 off each person (You must enroll all three or more people at the same time to receive this special offer.)
Culinary Crash Course
Saturday, October 10
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Jim Morris
This fall, make friends with your kitchen. Learn fundamental cooking techniques, basic knife skills, mise en place (organization), and kitchen safety. You’ll get great cooking tips while preparing Chicken Sautéed with Garlic, Basil, Onion and Tomato; Classic Rice Pilaf; Mixed Green Salad with Basic Vinaigrette; Roasted Vegetables; Orechietti Pasta with Artichokes; and Chocolate Mousse.
A Night in Tuscany
Saturday, October 17
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Scott Millspaugh
Now you can experience firsthand the delicious tastes of Tuscany! Using fresh ingredients and simple techniques, learn how to make Eggplant Roll, Tomato Bruschetta, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Chicken Sautéed with Mushrooms, Classic Polenta, and Peppers Sautéed with Oil and Capers. In the grand tradition of Italian eating and drinking well, we will finish off our meal with an Italian Tiramisu.
Julia Child’s Classic French Dinner
Saturday, October 24
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Lisa Hubbard
Throw your own Julia Child French dinner party! Her recipes teach classic French cooking techniques for those who love to cook. The menu we’ll prepare includes Roquefort Cheese Balls, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Coquilles St. Jacques à la Provencale, Green Salad with Sauce Vinaigrette, Boeuf Bourguigon, Buttered Peas, and Dessert Crepes with various fillings and sauces.
Prime Time for Steaks
Saturday, November 7
10:00 - 2:00 $99
Chef Scott Millspaugh
Who doesn’t love a great steak? Perfectly cooked, of course – charred on the outside and juicy on the inside – served with great sides and delicious desserts. Now you can create this restaurant experience in your own home with a few of our insider tips and techniques. Among the crowd-pleaser recipes are Arugula, Mushroom and Walnut Salad; Grilled Filet Mignon with Henry Bain’s Famous Steak Sauce; Cowboy Steaks with Onions and Yuca Fries; Creamy Potatoes with Tomatoes; and Roasted Green Beans with Garlic. We’ll end with a fabulously delicious Puff Pastry Apple Pie.
A Night in the Greek Isles
Saturday, November 14
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Jim Morris
Travel to the picturesque Greek Isles! Learn to cook an authentic low fat Greek meal in just a few hours. Our menu includes Spanakopetes; Artichokes with Egg and Lemon Sauce; Baked Shrimp; Garlic, Cucumber and Yogurt Dip; Greek Salad, Eggplant Moussaka; Fresh Green Bean Ragout; and Grape Juice Pudding. All aboard for this Mediterranean culinary tour!
Fast, Fun Quick Breads
Saturday, November 21
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Jeanie Newton
Love the smell of breads baking in the kitchen? Join us for this class and learn some delicious baking recipes that will wow your friends. Now you can expand your knowledge of quick breads and the proper tools and techniques. You’ll learn a basic breakfast loaf and several variations, including Poppy Seed Bread. You’ll learn foolproof recipes for Blueberry Muffins and assorted scones. When it comes to biscuits, you can’t beat Pecan Biscuits or Goat Cheese and Black Pepper Biscuits. Perfect for giving – or just serve for a festive occasion.
Stop the Clock Holiday Cocktail Party
Saturday, December 5
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Justin Ward
It’s always five o’clock somewhere – and that means it’s time for cocktails. If you want to impress your friends with the best party in town, this class is for you! Learn how to prepare delicious finger food. Our hors d’oeuvres menu includes Caramelized Onion and Cheese Toasts, Roasted Eggplant Caviar Crostini, Warm Figs with Feta and Basil, Goat Cheese and Almond Torte, Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs, Jasmine Rice Cakes with Wasabi and Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto Spirals, Roast Beef Grissini with Remoulade, and Lamb Skewers with Grainy Mustard Dipping Sauce. And all this is just in time for the holiday season!
Miniature Desserts
Saturday, December 12
10:00 – 2:00 $99
Chef Jeanie Newton
This workshop is for the baking enthusiast who enjoys serving a wide assortment of elegant miniature desserts. You can even package them for lovely hostess gifts and tasty holiday gifts. Or just prepare these delicious miniatures for your next special occasion and wow your guests. Among these sweets are melt-in-your mouth Mousse Bites, variations on Elegant Truffles, variations on Classic Petite Fours, Liqueur-Infused Chocolate Strawberries, and more treats that you can use for many future occasions.