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5 RIBS AND WINGS RIBS AND WINGS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Hosting a Ribs and Wings party is one of the best ways to gather friends for their favorite spicy foods by the the backyard grill and provides the perfect place to socialize! This combo is great for gatherings of all types and sizes. Learn how to create these favorite foods with these impressive recipes! Our lesson is , ...
6 SOUS VIDE SOUS VIDE 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 The Sous Vide way of cooking is a method that brings out the best natural flavors of the foods you cook. It is done by holding food at a consistent temperature in a sealed bag inside a water bath. This maintains the integrity of the food and results in achieving maximum flavor. Sous Vide continues to gain popularity am , ... ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Put some magic to work in the kitchen with a meal celebrating Love. This romantic meal, prepared for one close to your heart, makes for a special celebration! Join us for a fun evening to cook Bacon wrapped Cast Iron seared Sea Scallops with Apricot-Jalapeño Relish; Roasted Tomato-Vodka Soup Shots with Arugula Pesto; B , ...
7 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 7 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 7 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm We are inviting you to join us for a one-hour DEMONSTRATION to learn a menu that will become a new favorite – filled with many delicious flavors! These specialties will delight anyone you share with. Come for a lesson of succulent breaded and pan sauteed Pork Chop Casserole baked with Buttery Cinnamon Apple Chunks, ser , ... GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 7 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 7 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 This could be the date night you have been waiting for, shared with a special person in your life! Join our group of couples and be part of preparing a three-course gourmet dinner! We will serve a sampling of wines with the meal! Our lesson is an Amuse of Olive-Caper Tapenade on Grilled Crostini, Lemon Zest & fresh , ...
8 CHOCOLATE SAMPLER ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ CHOCOLATE SAMPLER 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Working with Chocolate can be tricky to get right. Come for a delightful, yummy experience to learn to use Chocolate by melting, tempering, glazing and spreading it. Our lesson will be Chocolate Soufflé; Chocolate Chunk Financiers (Bite-sized Browned Butter, Almond Flour Cakes with a Chocolate Chunk center); Chocolate- , ... ITALIAN LOVERS DINNER ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ITALIAN LOVERS DINNER 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm This special class combines foods that are natural aphrodisiacs in a menu you can enjoy preparing for your sweetheart! When the cooking is done, we are not responsible for the next chapter! Come for a fun and enlivened class to learn Homemade Ricotta with Ancient Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction; Heirloom Tomato & , ...

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10 VALENTINE COOKIES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ VALENTINE COOKIES 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm We are gathering to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest, most delicious way – making Valentine Cookies! We will work in teams of two making, baking, and decorating Cookies that will become take home gifts! We will bake delicious soft Sugar Cookies and use gel food colorings to make Royal Icing; pipe borders , ...
11 BEAUTIFUL BOARDS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ BEAUTIFUL BOARDS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm The beauty of using Boards to entertain are the beautiful, creative menu you can choose, along with any food theme to create a beautiful food presentation and story. Learn what is possible with guidance from our creative chef. Our Board themes include: Finger Food Board of Pastry wrapped Raspberry Brie with Olive Oil, , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 6 – FEB 11 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 6 – FEB 11 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Fish & Shellfish This week’s focus is on fish and shellfish, which require delicate techniques to retain their natural flavors and textures. You’ll learn the basics of selecting fresh seafood, as well as methods for preparing and cooking different types, from fillets to whole fish. Techniques like pan-searing, stea , ...
12 MEDITERRANEAN MADE EASY ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ MEDITERRANEAN MADE EASY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 So many great Mediterranean foods embrace healthy, fresh ingredients and delicious natural flavors. Come for an inspiring lesson and learn how to prepare these amazing foods! Our fun lesson will be Tiropita Greek Feta Cheese Phyllo Pies; Air Fryer Eggplant Spears with Garlic Basil Aioli; Baked Greek Shrimp Saganaki wit , ...
13 WRAP IT UP WRAP IT UP 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Wraps make easy meals since they use an array of foods wrapped in any style of “Bread.” Come for a lesson of easy to prepare delicious combos including:: Apricot-Blue Cheese Angels (Bites of Puff Pastry wrapped around a sweet mixture of Dried Apricots, Walnuts, Honey, Lemon, Cinnamon, and Blue Cheese); Korean Sizzling , ... SOUPS TO SNUGGLE WITH ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ SOUPS TO SNUGGLE WITH 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Isn’t Soup one of the best comfort foods? You can enjoy it year-round! It makes all the difference when it is homemade. Come for a fun and inspiring lesson with amazing recipes for Roasted Tomato-Vodka Soup with Arugula Pesto; Shrimp Bisque with Brandy, Fennel, Saffron, & fresh Tomatoes; Classic French Onion Soup G , ...
14 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 14 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 14 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 This is the day we celebrate people we love! Enjoy a menu made for this special day and join us for a one-hour DEMONSTRATION to learn how to make it perfectly! Our menu is tender Braised Chuck Roast with Balsamic and Dijon, served with Spaetzle with Sauteed Onions in Brown Butter. Dessert will be Chocolate Amaretto Mou , ... GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 14 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 14 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Here is a date night you can turn into a very special evening when you share it with your partner! Be part of creating a romantic three course gourmet dinner! Couples will work as a team to prepare the recipe of their choice. Cooking is just the beginning as it comes together, we will enjoy it course by course with a s , ...
15 CHEESY GOODNESS CHEESY GOODNESS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Learning to make Cheese is an amazing experience as you watch the Cheese Curds develop and the Cheese take shape. We will learn the techniques and make four Cheeses. From there we will prepare a recipe from each that makes a great fresh Cheese treat! Come for a delicious and inspiring lesson to learn Homemade Ricotta; , ... MARDI GRAS ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ MARDI GRAS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 We will celebrate Fat Tuesday right here in our kitchen and be in step with the celebration of Carnival so enjoyed in New Orleans. Come join in as we create an amazing party with the Mardi Gras foods! Our party menu is Shrimp Cocktail with Creole Remoulade; Arugula, Orange, & Fennel Salad with Sweet Creole Spiced P , ...

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17 SOUTHERN ITALIAN DELIGHTS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ SOUTHERN ITALIAN DELIGHTS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The foods of Southern Italy, like their northern counterparts, are made from ingredients grown and produced locally. So many great flavors from this region make these specialties so loved! Come for an authentic Italian lesson with the from scratch methods for each specialty. Our lesson is Classic Sicilian Arancini with , ...
18 GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you eat gluten free, here is your chance to learn to make your food from scratch. These are healthier & more flavorful than pre-made and packaged alternatives. Come for a fun and amazing class to learn these gluten-free favorites including: Coconut Milk, Chicken & Jasmine Rice Bowls; Mediterranean Fish en Pa , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 7 – FEB 18 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 7 – FEB 18 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Vegetables & Legumes Vegetables and legumes are the stars of this week, where we’ll explore methods for roasting, steaming, sautéing, and blanching to bring out their natural flavors and nutrients. You’ll learn how to work with seasonal vegetables, legumes, and grains to create vibrant, flavorful dishes. Whether yo , ...
19 CHICKEN SUPERSTARS CHICKEN SUPERSTARS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 When it is time to make dinner & you want something stunning, turn to these recipes for a perfect answer to a meal that will sparkle. Our creative, delicious selection includes Sauteed Panko-crusted Chicken Breast with Mustard-Maple Pan Sauce; Mini Chicken & Bacon Pot Pies with Crème Fraîche and Puff Pastry; Ro , ...
20 ITS GREEK TO ME ITS GREEK TO ME 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 As part of the Mediterranean, Greek foods are made up primarily of healthy, fresh ingredients. This lesson of classic favorites will inspire you to want to achieve authentic Greek flavors for yourself. Come for a fun morning of cooking, our lesson is White Bean Soup (Fasolada); Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia , ... FISH FOR FAMILIES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ FISH FOR FAMILIES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cooking Fish is not difficult to do well; and understanding how to do it is the subject of this class. You & your family will love the variety and flavors these recipes offer, and you will gain understanding of the best purchasing practices, cooking methods, and the perfect accompaniment for each dish. Come learn a , ...
21 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 21 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 21 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 This class offers an opportunity to learn a great new meal you can recreate at home, learning it while watching a dynamic DEMONSTRATION in this class! Come for a great lunch and enjoy Shrimp Étouffée served with Lemony Green Beans. Dessert is smooth and creamy Cafe au Lait Pots de Crème. , ... GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 21 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 21 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Invite your partner to share a fun culinary experience where you will be a team preparing part of a three-course gourmet meal. Couples choose the recipe from the menu they want to make. As the meal comes together the group will sit down and enjoy a sampling of wine with each course. Come join in and be part of preparin , ...
22 MACARONS ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ MACARONS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 These delicate little French Cookies are so delicate and delicious but require exacting methods to make them perfectly. If you have wanted to learn how to make them, this is a fantastic opportunity. You will make a recipe from scratch under the watchful eye of our chef. Come have fun and learn to create Macaron perfect , ... SAUSAGE MAKING ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ SAUSAGE MAKING 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Making Sausage from scratch is not a casual thing. There are a number of steps to turning out wonderfully flavored, perfectly formed links and patties. Learn from an expert how to make Sausage on your own. Our lesson teaches how to make it from scratch beginning with grinding the meat, seasoning it, and stuffing it wit , ...

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24 TEMPTING THAI ~ CLASS IS FULL~ TEMPTING THAI 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thai food is alluring. It is filled with so many wonderful flavors and made with fresh ingredients & spices resulting in flavors like no other cuisine. You can learn to put these components together to enjoy at home. It is in the knowing how. Come for a great lesson & learn to prepare Crispy Pork Thai Spring Ro , ...
25 CHINESE COOKING ~ CLASS IS FULL~ CHINESE COOKING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm The “how to” of preparing Chinese specialties is a subject easily mastered with an understanding of the ingredients, seasonings, and preparation methods. Enjoy learning to make Chinese specialties for yourself in this fun class! Our lesson is Five Spice Chicken and Vegetable Eggrolls with Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce and , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 8 – FEB 25 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 8 – FEB 25 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Pasta, Potatoes, & Rice This week focuses on cooking the carbohydrate staples of pasta, potatoes, and rice. You’ll learn how to make pasta from scratch, cook potatoes in various ways (from mashed to roasted), and prepare rice and grains with perfect texture. We’ll also cover pairing these staples with sauces and se , ...
26 EASY AIR FRYER ~ CLASS IS FULL~ EASY AIR FRYER 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Many people have Air Fryers at home but don’t know how to use them. Take this opportunity to learn how to use yours in this fun and enlightening class! This great lesson teaches Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites; Crispy Air Fryer Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops; Honey-Mustard Roasted Baby Red Potatoes; Air F , ...
27 PLANT IT FORWARD PLANT IT FORWARD 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This lesson introduces cooking with mostly vegetables, a little meat, and a little dairy for a healthy way of cooking and eating. We hope you can join us to learn an array of innovative and delicious recipes! Our menu is Long Life Noodles (Stir-fried fresh Asian Noodles, Napa Cabbage, & a little Pork); Baked Italia , ... BEST OF NEW ORLEANS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ BEST OF NEW ORLEANS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Mardi-Gras is fast approaching so we want to have our party in time to be ready for Fat Tuesday and of course your own celebration at home. We will cook all the great foods which come with this celebration! Come join in this party to learn and enjoy Flame Cooked Shrimp Remoulade over cool Iceberg Lettuce; Cajun Crab Et , ...
28 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 28 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 28 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Now is a wonderful time to treat yourself to an amazing lunch and lesson! Come on in and we will cook you lunch & serve it while you enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of grilled Southwest Cowboy Ribeye with sauteed Garlicky Jumbo Shrimp, served with homemade Sourdough Baguette and Chick Pea Salad. Dessert will be Apple-Berry P , ... GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 28 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Have you ever thought that you would like to share a fun cooking class experience with your partner? Here is your chance to do just that! This lesson teaches a three-course meal, and each couple chooses the recipe they want to work on. As the meal comes together, the group will sit and enjoy each course with a sampling , ...
1 KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $195.00 If your child is interested in helping in the kitchen, this class could be perfect for teaching new skills & recipes. With kids eight or older, you can be partners and cook the recipe of your choice. We will prepare it all then enjoy a meal at the end of class! Come have fun and learn Loaded Pizza-Pasta Casserole; , ... MEDITERRANEAN ~ CLASS IS FULL~ MEDITERRANEAN 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm This light healthy cuisine is always popular; maybe because so many fresh foods and flavorings are used to create magical flavors we so enjoy! In this class you will learn classic and contemporary recipes. Enjoy our Chickpea & Yogurt Soup; Palestinian Upside-Down Chicken & Rice (Maqlubeh); Baked Kefta with Tahi , ...

HOLIDAY COOKIES – BAKING CLASS

A festive platter adorned with Bourbon Ball cookies, each a perfect sphere of rich, boozy delight, dusted with fine white powdered sugar, reminiscent of freshly fallen snow

For many years our HOLIDAY COOKIES classes have sold out. December seems like a long way off but THE GINGERBREAD RUNNER says: “I’m quarter gone… I’m half gone… I’m three-quarters gone… I’m all gone!” and means it.

Come for a fun three-hour 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 make and bake them, and when we’re finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We work in teams of two, so you can sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & bring a container to take your cookies home.

Holiday Cookies

Kids & Teens Classes

2025 Winter Schedule PDF

Essence of Cooking

Feb. 2025 Classes

March 2025 Classes

February 2025

RIBS AND WINGS

SOUS VIDE

ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR

LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 7

GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 7

CHOCOLATE SAMPLER

ITALIAN LOVERS DINNER

VALENTINE COOKIES

BEAUTIFUL BOARDS

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 6 – FEB 11

MEDITERRANEAN MADE EASY

WRAP IT UP

SOUPS TO SNUGGLE WITH

LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 14

GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 14

CHEESY GOODNESS

MARDI GRAS

SOUTHERN ITALIAN DELIGHTS

GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 7 – FEB 18

CHICKEN SUPERSTARS

ITS GREEK TO ME

FISH FOR FAMILIES

LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 21

GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 21

MACARONS

SAUSAGE MAKING

TEMPTING THAI

CHINESE COOKING

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 8 – FEB 25

EASY AIR FRYER

PLANT IT FORWARD

BEST OF NEW ORLEANS

LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 28

GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 28

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER

MEDITERRANEAN

HOLIDAY COOKIES – BAKING CLASS

HOLIDAY COOKIES – BAKING CLASS

14 Holiday Cookies Varieties

Brandied Cranberry Drops

Candy Cane Pinwheels

Chocolate Butterscotch

Ginger Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Chocolate Truffle Cookies

English Toffee Crisps

Pumpkin Pie Drops

S’mores Bars

Yule Logs

Mocha Almond

Coconut Date Dreams

Oreo Truffles

Bourbon Balls