Events

We know BBQ & Beer go together. We’ll use it in our recipes and beverage at the end of class. Come explore the styles of BBQ from around the US and learn to create what is loved about each specialty. Our fun lesson is Buffalo Chicken & Pilsner Beer Cheese Soup; grilled Vegetables and Bread with Chimichurri Sauce & Burrata Cheese; Dirty BBQ Shrimp in Amber Beer & Butter Sauce with French Bread; Rib Eye Steak marinated in Berries, Stout Beer and Sweet Onion; Honey Garlic Pale Ale-marinated Chicken Kabobs, and Amy’s “Dangerous” Beer Margaritas.

Do you ever wish you had that perfect dessert to top off a great meal? Look no further. Here is an impressive array of desserts which are proven crowd pleasers. Come for a fun and inspiring dessert lesson to make Chocolate Hazelnut Tart; Berry Fool (Sweet Custard and Fruit); Brandied Cherry Frangipane Tart; Brown Sugar Caramel Souffles; Strawberry Cream Shortbread; Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie in Jars, and Lemon Mousse with Fresh Berries.

Knowing how to cook Fish to achieve maximum flavor and tenderness is easily learned. Add that it’s delicious and healthy which makes it a great choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining. The key is knowing the best method for cooking Fish, along with the timing and level of heat that will achieve the best results. We’ll explore it all in a fun and instructive class. Join us to learn Steamed Clams with Garlic & White Wine served with Garlic Toasts; Grill Cooked Salmon with Bourbon BBQ Sauce; oven roasted Cod with Tomatoes, Garlic, & White Wine with Angel Hair Pasta; Tilapia, Pan Seared, with Chili-Lime Butter; Blackened Catfish Fillets with Chipotle-Lime Coleslaw; pan seared Ahi Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger & Lime, and Sautéed Fillet of Sole with Lemon-Caper Brown Butter Sauce.

Take yourself out to lunch & enjoy a valuable cooking lesson at the same time. This DEMONSTRATION offers a menu you could use for weeknight meals or entertaining. Come relax and let us serve you an amazing meal! Our lesson will be New York Steak Sliced and topped with a velvety Sauce Soubise (a Buttery Caramelized Onion Sauce,) served with Over the Moon Overnight Mac & Cheese. Dessert will be luscious Banana Cream Pie.

Invite your partner to share an evening of fun and cooking with a group of couples. As we work our way through a three-course gourmet dinner, we’ll discover new methods for cooking, and a fun time putting it all together. Join us for an amazing lesson of Mushroom, Grape and Blue Cheese Tartines; Arugula and Fennel Salad with Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette; Roasted Chicken Thighs with Creamed Shallots and Bacon; Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Thyme Glaze; Green Beans with Caramelized-Shallot Butter; Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Pine Nuts, and Pancake Soufflé with Caramelized Apples and Vanilla Ice Cream. Priced per Couple.

French Pastries are incredible little baked treasures, made with layers of light pastry, with custards or fruit fillings. In this class we’ll learn French baking methods to achieve an understanding of how each beautiful, delicate Pastry is made. Learn the French classics including: Chocolate Orange Madeleines (Cake Shell Shaped Cookies); Cookie Croissant (Puff Pastry Croissants baked with Cookie Dough); Chocolate Hazelnut Flourless Cakes; Chouquettes (French Pastry Sugar Puffs); Crepes Suzette; Raspberry Souffles, and Torsades au Chocolat (Pastry Twists filled with Vanilla Custard and Chocolate Chips).

The Italian Riviera is known for fish delicacies, along with Focaccia, fresh Vegetables, Pasta, and Olive Oils. Typically, Ligurian-style fish are baked or grilled and served with locally produced olive oils and lemon. There is vibrancy to the foods cooked here. Come experience the culinary magic from this beautiful Mediterranean paradise. Our lesson is Chicken Piccata Meatballs; Shrimp Scampi Pesto Pizza; Bucatini with Pesto Bianco; Lasagna Pockets over Butter & Parmesan; Homemade Panzotti (Ravioli-like Pasta) in a Rich Walnut Sauce; Chicken Parmesan, and Crema Pasticerra & Whipped Cream Filled Puff Pastry.

Learning to make Sourdough bread is an experience like no other. In this class we’ll learn it all, beginning with the Sourdough starter. From there, we’ll knead and proof our way through Sourdough varieties including Sourdough Cheesesteak "Hand Helds"; Figulata (Sourdough stacks stuffed with Cheese & Pepperoni); Sourdough Garlic Bread; Boozy Cherry & Walnut Sourdough Boule; Polish Ciabatta with Caprese Platter; Sourdough "Discard" Cinnamon Swirl Bread, and Sourdough Baguette "Epi-Style".

Brunch is a welcome way to gather your friends and family for a daytime party. This menu of breakfast & lunch themed foods provides variety with crowd-pleasing recipes. Come learn, from our talented chef, how to prepare then create an astonishingly beautiful buffet. Our lesson is Whole Grain, Feta Cheese & Eggs Florentine Cups with easy Herbed Hollandaise; Sweet and Spicy Million-Dollar Bacon; Crepes filled with Turkey and drizzled with Tarragon White Wine Sauce; Prosciutto Egg Cups with Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese; Strawberry Balsamic Green Salad, Feta & toasted Walnuts, and Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake. Brunch will be served with Cranberry Morning Margaritas.

If you have experience as a cook and want to learn more about the finer points of cooking, or have taken our Essence of Cooking Series, this class is your next step in developing your cooking skills! Come for this Six Week series to cook and learn! Our lessons will be:

• Week 4 – Bowls & Stir-Fries – Mastering wok cooking, gaining an understanding of Asian fresh ingredients, Spices, and Sauces. Using the combinations of “bowl food” choices to make complete meals in one dish.

This fun lesson teaches classic French cuisine using recipes that have been handed down for centuries. Come for a true classic cooking lesson. Our menu is Baked Raspberry Brie Cups with Brown Sugar and Dijon Crust; Classic Vichyssoise; French Onion Braised Chicken Breast; Herbed French Lentil Salad With Carrots, Goat Cheese, And Pistachios; Beef Burgundy, and Pommes Anna. Dessert will be Cream Puffs with Chocolate Drizzle.

Sous Vide, a popular cooking method for restaurants, has gained tremendous popularity with home cooks. This water bath method of cooking achieves maximum flavor with each food cooked. Learn how it’s done & how flavors are enhanced. Our lesson is Starbucks-Style Egg Bites; Dill-Pickled Deviled Eggs; Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Arugula and Pineapple Salad; Waldorf Chicken Salad; Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Salmon; Whole Sous Vide Cauliflower, and Pumpkin Pie in a Jar.