Amy Barnes Class Schedule

Happy hour foods are created with a wide assortment of ingredients that pair nicely with cocktails. They can easily double as dinner in a combination of satisfying choices. In this fun lesson you will learn a variety of easily prepared specialties. Come have fun with and learn to make Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Atomic Horseradish Cocktail Sauce Shooters; Brie and Mushroom Phyllo Puffs; Cuban Sandwich Turnovers; Cast Iron Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce; Air Fryer Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken in a Cup; Baked wrapped Chicken Bites, and Whiskey Sour Party Punch.

This class for kids (ages eight and above) teaches how to make kid-friendly foods with recipes the whole family can enjoy! Sign up your young cook and let them experience the joy of Pizza making, and Pasta and Sauce making. Our lesson will be one-pot Fettuccine Alfredo; Italian Sausage & Pepperoni French Bread Pizza; puffy Pepperoni Pizza Pastry Twists; magic Chicken & Penne Pasta baked with Red Sauce and Cheese; Garlic Bread Cavatappi Pasta; White Pizza with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza with Frosting and Sprinkles.

Most kids are curious to learn how to bake. This class will teach kids (ages eight & above) sweet and savory baking techniques. Create a special experience for your child where they will learn to make Cheesy Pizza Spirals with Puff Pastry; Mini Corn Dog Muffins; Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Sliders; Strawberry & Sweet Whipped Cream Cheese Wonton Cups; Carrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes; Chocolate-Glazed Doughnut Cookies, and Rolled Funfetti Butter Cookies.

Take yourself out to lunch and enjoy a menu that is completely satisfying and easy to prepare. This is a great combination for spring and will be fun to share with others. Our DEMONSTRATION lesson is baked stuffed (Cream Cheese and Swiss) Chicken Breast with Garlic Lemon Brown Butter Sauce served with Buttermilk-Parmesan Potatoes. Dessert will be Butterscotch Bread Pudding with Hazelnut Whipped Cream.

No matter how you do it, this lesson presents a way to bring your family and friends together to enjoy an Easter celebration meal. This lesson could be brunch, lunch or dinner based on your preferences. Join us for a fun and festive lesson of Braided Puff Pastry filled with creamy Mushroom & Parmesan Cheese; Strawberry Balsamic Baked Brie with Basil & Baguette; cast iron pan seared Lamb Chops with Herbs; Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk Lemon and Chives; sautéed Almond-crusted Chicken Cutlets with Scallion Beurre Blanc; Asparagus and Fontina Cheese Gratin, and Carrot Cake rolled with sweet Cream Cheese Filling.

Sauce making is a valuable skill to add to your culinary repertoire. Sauces enhance a dish by adding an additional level of flavor. They are easy to make as you’ll see in this lesson of Almond Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Scallion Beurre Blanc Over Mixed Greens; Turkey Breast Sautéed with Tarragon Cream Sauce; Center Cut Pork Chops with Herbed Butter; Sautéed Filet Steak with Garlic & Brandy Sauce; Stir-Fried Sesame Sauced Shrimp & Asparagus, and Mangos Flambéed with Spiced Rum. Dessert will be Bananas Foster over Puff Pastry Stars with Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Now is the perfect time of year to host a Taco party. Add a Margarita and it becomes a Fiesta! Come be part of this class to learn recipes you can use year-round for entertaining. Our lesson is Ancho Chile Beef Taco Cups; pan-fried Chorizo Sausage & Chipotle Pepper Tacos with Bordertown Guacamole; crispy baked Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema; Beer-battered Fish Tacos with Baja Sauce; Roasted Shrimp and Bell Pepper & Red Onion Tacos in soft Flour Tortillas. We’ll enjoy Skinny Margaritas and Frozen Coconut Lime Margaritas with our amazing meal!

Make Easter at your house an experience that is fun and memorable for everyone! You could start with spring décor of fresh flowers & plan kid-friendly activities like themed egg hunts or craft stations for all ages. Offer this festive menu that will delight everyone with its variety and amazing flavors! Serve Blue Corn Pancakes with Blueberry Butter, Eggs Benedict with Chili Hollandaise Sauce & crispy Bacon, Nutty Pecan Waffles with Buttermilk Syrup, Strawberry & Arugula Salad with Hazelnut with Sherry Dressing, topped with baked Goat Cheese Fritters; Sausage Quiche with Corn Tortilla Crust, and Easter-time Carrot Margaritas.

Sign up to learn the art of preparing an appetizer menu with valuable lessons that will make you a success at entertaining. This class is loaded with important tips and information on how to prepare for any size group. Join us to have fun and learn Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs with Dijon Cream Sauce; baked Brie topped with roasted Red Grapes, & Balsamic, Rosemary reduction; Irish-stacked Potato bites topped with Dubliner Cheddar; Truffle Honey Ricotta Crostini; Mango-Chutney & Thai Green Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups; Ground Beef, Spinach Feta and Mushroom Strudel with Tzatziki Sauce, and Walnut Date Phyllo Cups with Blue Cheese and Candied Bacon.

Join us on a culinary journey of Greek cuisine to learn about the foods, spices, flavorings and cooking methods. In this fun and informational class, you will learn about the culinary traditions of the people and their lands. Enjoy a fun lesson of Shrimp Saganaki with toasted Baguette; Spanakopita in Phyllo Cups; Tiropita Feta Cheese Pastry Turnovers; baked Greek Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki; Pita Cups stuffed with Garlic Hummus and topped with Greek Salad; Walnut Baklava Rolls, and Rosemary Ouzo Lemonade Punch.

Get ready for a lunch with an Asian flair that you’ll enjoy and think about long after this class. Come to enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Korean mini-Meatloaves with Honey Gochujang Glaze, served with roasted Sesame Broccoli Spears. Dessert will be Coconut Custard with zesty Lime Whipped Cream.

Grilling is a quick, high-heat method of cooking. It ensures that foods are moist and flavorful while browning and caramelizing the natural sugars of meats and vegetables. Come learn the tricks to getting it right. You will learn to set correct temperatures, time your cooking & correctly place foods on the grill for the required amount of heat. Come for a fun, valuable lesson to gain knowledge and confidence with this healthy outdoor style of cooking. Our lesson is Grilled Watermelon, Feta & Red Onion Salad with Honey Dressing; pan grilled Paprika Cilantro Shrimp; grilled Anise Seed rubbed Pork Loin Chops with Mojo Mango; Pineapple BBQ Chicken Kabobs; grilled Bread and Herbed Tomato Salad, Garlic Sirloin Steak and Herbed Baby Potato foil packs; Huli Huli Chicken, and grilled Pineapple with Vanilla spiced Rum-Brown Sugar glaze over grilled Pound Cake.