Amy Barnes Class Schedule

Your grill is your easiest tool to cook anything in a quick and flavorful way. Learn the fine points of grilling from choosing cuts of meat to making rubs, marinades, and sauces to accompany. We will gain an understanding of temperatures, placement, and cooking time for a variety of foods we love on the grill. Our lesson will be Grilled Salmon with Jalapeno, Tequila-Lime Butter over Quinoa and Black Bean Salad; Buffalo Chicken Burgers with grilled Radicchio Salad with Sherry-Mustard Dressing; Charred-Vegetable Guacamole topped with Queso Fresco and Ancho Chile Tortilla Chips; Grilled Honey Garlic Ginger Pork Tenderloin; Bourbon- and Cola-glazed Rib Eye Steak Kebabs, and Grilled Orange Margarita with Smoked Sea Salt.

Not much is as comforting and satisfying as soup. Make it the main event for dinner and you have a meal everyone will love! Steaming with endless choices of flavors at this time of year is perfect for this cozy seasonal meal in a bowl! Enjoy a lesson of Brie Mushroom Soup; Chicken Almond Mole; Creamy Shrimp & Corn Stew; Spicy Tomato & Red Lentil Soup with homemade Naan; Parsnip Bisque; Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup, and Chile Con Carne with Cheddar Shortcakes.

In this class you can take advantage of the remarkable things an air fryer can do. It can cook everything you love with a practical tool that makes meals lighter, and crispier with less mess over conventional cooking. Come let us show you how air fry cooking is fun and how successful results will be! Our great lesson will make you pull your air fryer from your garage and use it every day! Join us for an air fry lesson teaching Ham and Brie Pastries with Apricot Dijon Sauce; glazed mini Meatloaves; Eggplant Parmesan rounds topped with Marinara & Mozzarella; Garlic Ranch Wings; easy Shrimp Fajitas, and Parmesan & Cream Cheese stuffed Mushrooms.

This class promises a few wonderful things! First, it will be fun and delicious; it has bold flavors, gorgeous presentations, and exciting combos that compete to steal the show of the entrée. Learn these irresistible dishes that create memorable evenings! Our dynamic lesson is Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Gorgonzola Shrimp and Bacon; creamy Polenta with Brie and Sun-dried Tomatoes; roasted Pumpkin & Garlic Orecchiette; French Onion stuffed Potatoes topped with Gruyere; Chipotle spiralized Sweet Potato noodle salad with roasted Corn; Quinoa Risotto with assorted Mushrooms and Thyme, and Cornbread Sausage Stuffing.

Would you like to have a holiday party where you and your friends can enjoy a great evening, but need a lesson on how to get it all right? This class will teach timing, make ahead ideas, presentation tips, with a menu that is generous but not overwhelming. Learn to entertain with confidence as you take this class. Our menu is Crispy Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Lime; Flank Steak with Horseradish Aioli & Arugula on Baguette; warm Asiago Dip with Garlic and Oregano buttered Crostini; Spinach, Crab & Artichoke mini Puff Pastry Tarts; Brie and Wild Mushroom Phyllo Puffs; Sausage & Bell Pepper Wonton Cups. We will enjoy a cocktail of a Thanksgiving Margarita.

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 to 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.

Entertaining this time of year becomes wonderfully relaxed when you build a plan around familiar, crowd‑pleasing dishes that are simple to prepare and easy to present. A thoughtful menu with an inviting spread lets the host keep things fun, informal, and effortless. This menu will take away the fuss and will delight your guests with variety and delicious choices. Be inspired and have fun creating Crispy Black Bean Pancakes; Tossed Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing & Bacon; Green Chile Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast; Whipped Chipotle Sweet Potatoes; Cornhusk Muffins& Pumpkin Butter; Ancho Chile Fudge Pie & Coconut Whipped Cream and Fall Spiced Apple Sangria Punch.

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 to 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.

This New Year’s Eve inspired class gives you plenty of time to plan a sparkling celebration with confidence. You’ll learn a menu of festive foods that can be used throughout the holidays for gatherings, cocktail parties, and occasions throughout the season. In addition to great recipes, this celebratory class will give you great presentation ideas, make ahead ideas to create a menu that feels special without being stressful. Join us for a great lesson of Herbed Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Dill, and Caper Creme Fraiche; Garlic Herb Brie Pastry Bites with a Honey Drizzle; Goat Cheese Souffles and Mixed Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette; Chicken Osso Bucco, and Basil Risotto. Dessert will be Lemon Tiramisu Trifle. We’ll enjoy our meal with Champagne Punch.

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 to 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.

Wouldn’t it be great to have a group of recipes that feed a crowd with cozy, generous comfort foods perfect for family gatherings. This lesson will teach a perfect menu for visiting guests, casual entertaining, and holiday week meals. It includes helping you to plan, prepare and serve satisfying dishes that make everyone feel welcome while keeping you relaxed and organized. Join us for a fun morning of cooking Pork and Apple Meatballs with Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Sage; Smothered Chicken inBacon Gravy; Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Lasagna; Cast Iron Shrimp and Cheesy Grits, and Sticky Wok Braised Sake Chicken Wings.

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 to 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.