Essence of Cooking
ESSENCE OF COOKING CLASS IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ
ESSENCE OF COOKING
OUR POPULAR 12-week series, Begins again in January 2025
If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you!
We teach everything from A to Z about cooking and each week you are introduced to a new subject explored (cooked) by the group. This fun series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week.
Be part of a group learning about the basics of cooking. The lessons include by week:
| Wk# (Date) | Class Lesson | Wk# (Date) | Class Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 (Jan. 7) | Kitchen Basics Knife Skills and Kitchen Basics | #7 (Feb. 18) | Vegetables & Legumes |
| #2 (Jan. 14) | Soups & Salads | #8 (Feb. 25) | Pasta, Potatoes, & Rice |
| #3 (Jan. 21) | Egg Cookery | #9 (Mar. 4) | Quick Breads, Flatbreads, & Yeast Breads |
| #4 (Jan. 28) | Sautéing & Braising | #10 (Mar. 11) | Desserts & Pastries |
| #5 (Feb. 4) | Grilling & Roasting Meat & Poultry | #11 (Mar. 18) | Hors d'oeuvres |
| #6 (Feb. 11) | Fish & Shellfish | #12 (Mar. 25) | Graduation Dinner |
Give yourself the freedom to eat the way you want for your diet or health. Enjoy foods made with no preservatives, and prepared from scratch. You’ll come away enriched with new knowledge, abilities and 12 weeks of fun experiences.
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March 2025
ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 10 – MAR 11~ CLASS IS FULL~
Desserts & Pastries
This week is all about indulgence! We’ll dive into the world of desserts and pastries, exploring techniques for creating sweets like cookies, tarts, custards, and pies. You’ll learn the basics of baking science, including how to work with doughs, batters, and fillings. From flaky pastries to creamy custards, you’ll discover how to make treats that impress and satisfy. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth!
ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 11 – MAR 18~ CLASS IS FULL~
Hors d’oeuvres
Perfect for anyone who loves to entertain, this week focuses on creating small, flavorful bites that are perfect for parties and gatherings. We’ll explore a range of hors d’oeuvres, from finger foods to bite-sized appetizers, discussing presentation, flavor balance, and how to serve guests with flair. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence to prepare elegant appetizers that wow any crowd.
ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 12 – MAR 25~ CLASS IS FULL~
Graduation Dinner
In this celebratory final week, you’ll put your newfound skills to the test by creating a multi-course meal together with the group. This graduation dinner will feature dishes from previous weeks, allowing you to showcase everything you’ve learned in a fun, festive setting. It’s a chance to bring together all the techniques, flavors, and skills you’ve mastered and enjoy a delicious meal to celebrate your hard work!
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Knife Skills & Kitchen Basics
Soups & Salads
Egg Cookery
Sautéing and Braising
Grilling & Roasting Meat & Poultry
Fish & Shellfish
Vegetables & Legumes
Pasta, Potatoes & Rice
Quick Breads, Flatbreads and Yeast Breads
Desserts & Pasteries
Hors d’oeuvres