Amy Barnes Class Schedule

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.

Make your next party a crowd-pleasing event! This class will help you plan, execute and enjoy a party you create with great recipes and planning guidelines. Come enjoy an informative and enlightening lesson. At the end, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing party plan and menu with the skills to recreate it. Join us for Brie Wheel topped with hot Brown Sugar, Pecans and Kahlua served with Apples & grilled French Bread; Cheesy Bacon wrapped Chicken bites with creamy Sriracha Sauce; French Dip Roast Beef, Provolone, Caramelized Onion Pinwheels with au jus dipping Sauce; baked Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard dipping Sauce; Korean Flank Steak Tacos with Kim Chi Salsa, and crispy Herbed Feta & Mozzarella Cheese Phyllo Rolls. Dessert will be Raspberry Pie Squares.

Come for a flavorful culinary journey into Spanish cuisine and culture. You will learn to prepare vibrant small plates of Tapas that pair perfectly with wine or sangria. From there Paella will be the focus with lessons on two classic varieties. Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking and Chorizo & Potato Spanish Tortilla bites; white Cucumber Gazpacho with toasted Marcona Almonds; Sausage filled Medjool Dates wrapped in Bacon; double Tomato Toasts; oven roasted Shrimp with toasted Garlic over Saffron Rice, and Spanish Chicken & Chorizo Paella. Dessert will be triple Berry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts.

Join us for a lesson with some of our favorite Southwestern foods! These are great for all ages, tastes and time of year; and these authentic recipes are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Come for a fun and entertaining class to learn Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas; Chorizo Jack Cheese Nachos with Mango Guacamole; baked marinated Shrimp Enchiladas; sheet pan Shrimp Tacos with Queso Fresco; Goat Cheese, Black Bean Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce; super deluxe Chipotle Skirt Steak Nachos with toppings, and Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos.

In this country Cinco de Mayo has grown into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, food, music, and community. We will honor the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with this dynamic celebratory menu. Learn here so you can have your own party with Layered Nacho Salad with Roasted Pepper Salad Dressing; Chimichurri Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers; Tacos de Alambre )Bacon & Ground Beef); roasted Chicken Enchiladas with creamy Green Chile Sauce; roasted Corn Guacamole; Black Bean Salsa & baked Tortilla Chips; Cinco de Chili Chocolate Cupcakes with Chili Cream Cheese Frosting.

Expand your baking abilities with this workshop that will teach how to work with Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry. Phyllo Dough is perfect for making delicate and crispy pastries, while Puff Pastry is ideal for creating rich Butter Pastries. Both can be filled with flavored custards and fruit compotes. Come enjoy a lesson that will allow you to create a wide variety of delicious pastries. You will learn Brie en Croûte with Caramel and Walnuts; Dijon Chicken Wellingtons; Herbed Goat Cheese and Market Salad in Phyllo Cups; Sesame-Lemon marinated Chicken Breast with a crisp Phyllo Crust; Savory Blue Cheese, Caramelized Leek and Walnut Hand Pies; Chocolate Bear Claws, and Pistachio Phyllo Crinkle Custard Cake.

Treat yourself to an amazing lunch and cooking lesson to enjoy this menu with a Southwest theme. Our instructor will lead you with a DEMONSTRATION step by step through the process of creating this Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas served with Black Beans, Corn and Rice bake. Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding.

This class will teach you how useful and versatile an Air Fryer really is. You will learn with this hands-on experience how to prepare a variety of dishes that traditionally require an array of cooking methods. You’ll also learn how it can be used as a substitute for frying oil for healthier and faster food preparation for many recipes. Join this fun class to learn these Air Fryer recipes. We’ll prepare glazed mini-Meatloaves; Eggplant Parmesan Rounds topped with Marinara & Mozzarella; Garlic Ranch Wings; Shrimp Fajitas; Parmesan & Cream Cheese stuffed Mushrooms, and Ham and Brie Pastries with Apricot Dijon Sauce.

A cooking class is a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s a way to share a fun experience filled with laughter, learning, and delicious food. Better than a gift, this heartfelt way to honor your mom will mean so much to her and your quality time together has a tasty reward at the end. Join us for a fun morning of cooking. Our menu is creamy chilled Peach Soup with Schnapps; Fuji Apple Goat Cheese & Thyme Bruschetta; crispy air fried Sesame Shrimp Toast Points; Green Goddess Salad with Avocado and Pistachios; Filo-wrapped Chicken with Spinach, roasted Peppers and Brie; Parmesan Popovers with whipped Herb Butter, and dessert of Crepes stuffed with Bananas and Nutella.

When it’s time to prepare dinner and you need to do it quickly, this lesson offers an approach to a one pot meal. Learn to build a meal using a variety of foods which can come together in minutes. These delicious recipes are made for busy moms. Join us to learn One pan roasted Salmon with sweet & tangy roasted Green Beans; Orecchiette Pasta with Italian Sausage and Arugula; sheet pan Shrimp Fajitas with Avocado; one pot boneless sautéed Chicken Thighs & spiced Yellow Rice; Smash Burger Tacos, and Butterscotch Impossible Pie.

Learning to make dinner in just 30 minutes is about mastering efficiency, organization, and making smart ingredient choices. This lesson will focus on how to plan, prep ingredients quickly, and use techniques that save time without sacrificing flavor. We will practice knife skills, timing multiple dishes at once, and adapting recipes to what’s on hand. By the end of class, you will enjoy a delicious meal of freshly made food and will have the confidence to recreate fast, balanced dinners at home any night of the week. Our lesson is One pan Orecchiette & spicy Turkey Sausage Pasta; Shrimp Fajita and Vegetable Rice bowls; grilled Chicken, Vegetable & Kale Salad with crunchy Peanut Vinaigrette; Zucchini and Feta Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Sauce; Carne Asada Flank Steak Salad with creamy Avocado Salsa, and white Chocolate dipped Oatmeal Lace Cookies.

Sheet pan dinners make great choices for quick meals that you will love for their convenience and ease of cleanup! Our class will teach you the tips and tricks of this fast making dinner method. Join us for a fun class of Sheet pan Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Butter and thin Spaghetti; Cajun sheet pan dinner with crispy Andouille Sausage & Peppers; Butternut Squash with Honey Dijon and crusty Baguette; Greek sheet pan boneless Chicken Thighs with Vegetables, Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives; sheet pan sweet and sour Turkey Meatballs with Yukon Potatoes; sheet pan Teriyaki Salmon with Rainbow Peppers and Broccoli, and roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake with Chocolate Whipped Cream.