Lisa Brisch Class Schedule

Come fall in love with Thai food and all its’ dynamics in a class that will immerse you into the cuisine and the culture. Thai food is vibrant, aromatic, and deeply rooted in tradition, with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. In this class, you’ll explore making Corn and Coconut Soup with Ginger and Scallions; Thai Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Basil; Spicy Beef Salad with Mint and Cilantro (Larb Neua); Thai Cashew Chicken; Stir-Fried Cabbage and Pork in Fish Sauce Butter; Chiang Mai Pork Patties, and Mango Soft Serve Frozen Dessert.

Would you like to have a fun culinary adventure with your partner? Look no further and sign up to join us for a dynamic cooking class where you will learn to prepare a three-course gourmet menu. Each couple will choose a recipe to prepare, and when the meal comes together, will sit down to enjoy it with a sampling of wine. Join us for a fun culinary experience and be part of Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan and Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc; Lemon Butter Salmon with Dill; Roasted Broccoli with Garlic; Glazed Carrots, and Olive Oil Potato Gratin, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Strawberry Shortcakes with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream.

In this class explore the rich flavors, techniques, and cultural traditions of Vietnamese cuisine. We will learn to prepare authentic dishes using fresh Herbs, aromatic Spices, and balanced Seasonings. You will gain an understanding of harmony between sweet, sour, salty, and umami tastes. Come for a fun and lively class and learn Meatball and Watercress Soup (Canh); Summer Rolls (Rice Paper Rolls filled with Noodles, Shrimp, and fresh Herbs); Pork Patties with Rice Noodles (Bun Cha); Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken; Glazed Salmon with Chili-Basil Sauce; Vietnamese-Style Broiled Eggplant, and Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies.

One pot cooking is a wonderful way for busy cooks to prepare meals efficiently. There are so many benefits to cooking this way as you will discover in this class. Learn to minimize prep time; sequence cooking the ingredients and reduce the clean up of dishes. We will prepare Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Milk; Mustardy Sheet Pan Salmon with Greens; Skillet Chicken Thighs with Broccoli and Orzo; Linguine with Spiced Beef and Feta; Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Garlic Breadcrumbs; Sheet Pan Maque Choux (Roasted Corn, Andouille Sausage, and Summer Vegetables in a creamy, Cajun-spiced pan Sauce), and Sheet Pan Chicken and Carrots with Yogurt Sauce.

Sign up to enjoy a delicious lunch with a lesson of Middle Eastern inspired foods. This DEMONSTRATION teaches how to create flavors of this cuisine including grilled Herb and Garlic Chicken with Lemon, fresh Parsley, Mint, with a hint of Sesame and Sumac, and Garlicky Yogurt. We will serve this with Taverna Salad of Tomatoes, crunchy Cucumbers, Peppers, Chickpeas, Olives, Capers, and Herbs, topped with crispy Pita and Feta Cheese in a garlicky Red-Wine Vinaigrette. Dessert will be luscious Lemon Olive Oil Cake.

If you love Chocolate, this class will teach how to use it to cook and bake with it so that your recipes turn out perfectly. From this lesson, you will gain an understanding of its unique textures, melting points, and flavor profiles. Come have fun and learn Skillet Brownie with Chocolate Ganache; Chocolate Caramel Tart; Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread; Chocolate Mousse Cake; German Chocolate Cookies (chocolate, coconut, and pecans); Chocolate Truffles, and Dark Chocolate Gelato.

Plan a fun evening with your partner and be part of a group preparing a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will choose the recipe they want to cook, and when the courses come together, everyone will enjoy it with a sampling of wines. We hope you can join us for a fun evening of cooking to learn Spanish-style Garlic Shrimp and Bloody Mary Tomato Salad, served with Chardonnay. The entrée will be Grill-Smoked Herb-rubbed Flat-Iron Steaks; Herbed Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts; Green Beans Amandine, and Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon and Scallions, served with a Meritage Red Blend. Dessert will be Berries and Cream Cake.

Here is an opportunity to learn about foods made famous by vendors selling their specialties on the streets. Come explore foods, flavorings, and cooking methods that make the recipe of each cuisine distinctive. Join us in this fun class to make Mushroom Quesabirria Tacos (Crispy Corn Tortillas filled with melty Cheese and spiced sautéed Mushrooms); Indonesian-Style Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng); Mseman (Moroccan Flatbreads); Persian Street Vendor Kebabs (Spiced Ground Lamb skewers with Sumac, Turmeric, Saffron & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce); Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Wraps; Jamaican Beef Tacos with Mango Pineapple Slaw, and Churros with Chocolate Sauce.

Pizza lovers, learn how to make Pizza the way you love it! Each student will begin with the Crust, learning to mix, knead and stretch it. Sauce is next, making the best, most flavorful Sauce and seasoned perfectly! Join us to learn these skills with a lesson of Antipasto-Style Zucchini and Cauliflower Salad; House Salad with Pepperoni Croutons; Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Figs, Bacon, and Blue Cheese; Margherita Pizza with Pesto; Veggie Delight Sheet Pan Pizza; Pepperoni Pan Pizza, and Strawberry Sorbet.

Show Dad how much you love and appreciate him with a cooking class. Sign up and cook together or learn this menu you can make for him on Father’s Day! Our Dad inspired menu is Dill-Pickled Deviled Eggs; Spinach Corn Dip; Oven-Fried Hot Wings; Grilled Balsamic Beef Skewers; BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches; BLT Potato Salad, and dessert of Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars.

If you are a teen (aged 13 – 17) who likes to cook and wants to learn more, you will gain a good deal of knowledge in this week-long series. Each day we will focus on cooking methods, techniques, ingredients, recipe reading, knife skills and more. This valuable series provides life skills to cook for yourself and others. Hands-on classes introduce a new subject each day, and end with a meal of the foods prepared. Sign up to learn: MONDAY – Breakfast of Champions: Rice Krispie Waffles; Hong Kong-Style French Toast; Oatmeal Pancakes; Ham and Cheese Baked Omelet; Cheesy Potato Cups; Easy Cinnamon Rolls, and Apple Stuffed Croissants with Caramel Syrup. TUESDAY -   Oodles of Noodles: Homemade Pasta with Tomato Pesto; Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli; Creamy Pasta with Lemon-Pepper Chicken; Pasta with Garlic Oil, Parsley, and Parmesan; Chinese Long Life Noodles; Mexican Macaroni and Cheese, and Peanut-Sesame Udon Noodles with Scallions. WEDNESDAY – Cooking Around the World: Cheese-Crisped Pinto Bean Quesadillas; Shrimp and Cheese Tacos (Tacos Gobernador); Mediterranean Zucchini Pancakes; Easy Chicken Tacos; Korean BBQ Meatballs; Japanese Chicken Teriyaki, and Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce. THURSDAY – Pizza and Salad: Peking Chicken Pizza; Chicken Tikka Pizza; French Bread Pizza Margherita; Pizza Salad; Taco Salad; Cheesy Breadsticks, and Pizza Dip. FRIDAY – Sweet Treats: One Bowl Lemon Olive Oil Cake; Cookie Croissant; Skillet Brownie; Banoffee Pie; Sugared Shortbread; S’mores Bars, and Fresias con Crema (Strawberries and Cream).

This class is part of a week-long series. If you are a teen (aged 13 – 17)  who likes to cook and wants to learn more, you will gain a good deal of knowledge in this week-long series. Each day we will focus on cooking methods, techniques, ingredients, recipe reading, knife skills and more. This valuable series provides life skills to cook for yourself and others. Hands-on classes introduce a new subject each day, and end with a meal of the foods prepared. Today this series teaches: BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: Rice Krispie Waffles; Hong Kong-Style French Toast; Oatmeal Pancakes; Ham and Cheese Baked Omelet; Cheesy Potato Cups; Easy Cinnamon Rolls, and Apple Stuffed Croissants with Caramel Syrup.