December Class Schedule

Plant-based diets give you the power to live a longer, stronger, and healthier life. Years of research proves a healthy diet means less meat and processed foods. In this class we will learn new healthy dishes made with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, and healthy oils. This introduction to foods that will fuel your body and can empower you to choose foods that will make a lasting difference in your future. Come learn our menu of Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter Beans; Hearty Quinoa Chili with Poblano Peppers & Sweet Potatoes; one pot Bowtie Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil & Baby Spinach; Tofu & Snow Pea Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce over Brown Rice; pan roasted Chipotle Tofu Tacos with Slaw and Adobo Lime Cream, and Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles with Shiitakes, Carrots & Bean Sprouts

Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We work in teams of two, so you could sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & bring containers to take your cookies home.

These cooking principles are steppingstones to becoming a better cook. Mastery of these techniques creates freedom to prepare many types of dishes. In this class you will learn Italian Spinach and Radicchio Salad (Warm Salad with Skillet Roasted Red Onions and Fennel drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction); Glazed Salmon with Dill Mustard Sauce; Peppercorn-crusted Pork Tenderloin with Soy-Caramel Sauce; Sautéed Buffalo Chicken Breasts with Blue Cheese Toasts; Roasted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Shallots and Bacon, and Roasted Cauliflower with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Sauce and Almonds. Dessert will be Vanilla Ice Cream with Double Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce.

Take a break and treat yourself to a great lunch and lesson you could use for entertaining. This DEMONSTRATION teaches a beautiful Cheesesteak Beef Wellington - New York Steak, grilled Peppers & Onions with Cheddar wrapped in Puff Pastry, served with roasted Red Potatoes with Thyme & Onions. Dessert will be Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake topped with Bourbon Whipped Cream.

This evening could be a fun date night with your partner. Join us for a hands-on gourmet cooking experience where you will be a team preparing part of a three-course gourmet meal. Our menu is Croque Monsieur Panini Bite Amuse and crispy chopped Romaine Salad with Sourdough Croutons & Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Butter & Garlic Shrimp Scampi over fresh made Fettucine; roasted Green Beans with toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs; Black Pepper Dinner Biscuits with Sweet Butter; Ginger & Rosemary Agave glazed Carrots, and Black Pepper Dinner Biscuits with Sweet Butter, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Flaming Bananas St. Croix with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Price per Couple.

Did you ever think of vegetables and side dishes as sexy? Discover how it’s done so that equally spectacular veggies and other sides can match a spectacular entrée. This lesson will elevate your knowledge, methodology and presentations. Learn to prepare Elegant Breaded & Battered Zucchini “Fans;” Crispy Orange Glazed Cauliflower; Brussels Sprouts Sauté; Creamy & Cheesy Mac & Cheese; Southern Fried Cabbage; Melting Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter, and Wild Rice Salad.

From the land of sunshine, blue skies, and blue seas, we have a lesson of delightful Greek foods. Known for its rich flavors, vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, this Mediterranean cuisine blends fresh seafood, succulent meats, wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and herbs into delicious culinary specialties. Learn to create these specialties for yourself. Our lesson is Cast Iron Grilled Mediterranean Steak Bites with Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce; Spanakopita (Spinach, Onion & Ricotta) in Phyllo Cups; Tiropita - Feta Cheese Phyllo Pastry Turnovers; Sheet Pan Greek Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki; Mini Greek Pita Cups stuffed with Garlic Hummus and topped with Greek Salad, and dessert of Walnut Baklava Rolls. We will enjoy our meal with Rosemary Ouzo Lemonade Punch.

Would you like to entertain but feel like you do not have enough time to organize a party? This class could be the answer! We will help you organize easy to prepare recipes and a prep-ahead agenda. Learn and practice in this class. Our menu is Mushroom Tart on Puff Pastry Appetizer; Beef Tenderloin with a Garlic, Honey & Orange Glaze; Buttery Garlic Fondant Potatoes; Spinach Souffle; French Roasted Asparagus Timbale; Light and Airy Milk Bread Dinner Rolls, and Dessert Roulade with Crema Pasticceria Fruit Preserves. Our celebration will be complete with a glass of sparkling wine.

As we approach the holidays, here is a lesson that could be used for entertaining. Treat yourself to a delicious lunch while you watch a DEMONSTRATION. In just an hour you could make this menu your own. Join us for Pan-Seared Flat-Iron Steaks with Creamy Black Pepper-Tarragon Pan Sauce, served with Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Capers. Dessert will be Chocolate Crème de Menthe Tart.

Ready for a fun evening with your partner? This class for couples offers the opportunity to enjoy a fun and lively cooking class as a couple. You will be part of creating a three-course gourmet meal with a group of couples. Come join a fun class and prepare Brie & Sherried Mushroom Amuse on Grilled Crostini and Red Leaf Lettuce, fresh Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Toasted Walnuts & Shallot Vinaigrette, served with Rose. The entrée will be Del Monica style grilled Ribeye Steak with Ginger-Shallot Sauce; Caramelized fresh Dill and grilled fresh Asparagus with Toasted Walnuts & Lemon Zest, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Rich Chocolate Grand Marnier Cake with Chocolate Ganache & fresh Raspberries. Price per Couple.

If you want to gather friends for a New Years celebration, offer this menu that will impress your guests and show off your culinary talents. Get ready to celebrate with Blue Cheese Gougères Puffs; Lemons Scented Chicken Meatballs with Grated Parmesan; Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Caramelized Onion Marmalade; Grilled Shrimp & Citrus Skewers with Sweet Chili Dip; Sautéed Red, White, Green & Chive Onion and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tartlets; Asparagus & Parma Ham Nibbles, and Chocolate Brownies with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. We will enjoy our menu with Champagne and Pomegranate Punch.

The holidays are a traditional time to make Tamales and enjoy them with family and friends. This hands-on lesson teaches how to prepare them using fresh Masa with a great variety of fillings. In this fun class we will make Spicy Chicken Guacamole Salsa Tamales; Pork Tamales with Red Chile Sauce; Green Corn Tamales with Fire Roasted Green chiles; Tamales Azules De Elote (Blue Masa with Cinnamon, Orange Zest and Brown Sugar Dipping Sauce); Tamale Pie; Chunky Guacamole, and Sweet Dessert Tamales.