Lisa Brisch Class Schedule

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 them 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 can sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & remember to bring a container to take your cookies home. Cookies are Pumpkin Pie Drops, Chocolate Dream Bars, Brandied Cranberry Drops, Bourbon Balls, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars, Yule Logs, Chocolate Butterscotch Clusters, Ginger Cookies, S’more Bars, Rocky Mountain Snowballs, English Chocolate Crisps, Mint Oreo Truffles and Poppy Seed Thumbprints. Note: Please see the Holiday Cookies cancellation policy.

The cuisine of the Southwest is unlike any other. Packed with flavors and using a wide range of ingredients, the flavors are dynamic with Chilies and Spices native to the region. Come learn and experience the dynamics with this lesson of Tortilla Soup; Tlayudas (Oaxacan Quesadillas); Pan-Roasted Chicken with Mole Sauce; Tacos al Pastor (Grilled Pork & Pineapple Tacos); Goat Cheese, Zucchini, & Corn Stuffed Poblano Peppers; Camarones Enchipotlados (Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce), and dessert of Rich, dark Mexican Chocolate Cake.

A gift of a reservation to this great class could be a big hit on Christmas Day! No matter how you get here, the experience promises to be unforgettable. Couples will work as a team to prepare a gourmet three course meal. Come and join us for warm Cheese & Mushroom Toasts; Endive, Pear, & Roquefort Salad, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream Sauce; Glazed Carrots; Spinach & Herb Risotto, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Pecans, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Chocolate-Orange Mousse. Price per Couple.

There are so many things to love about Thai food! The intense wonderful flavors, fresh Veggies, light Broth and Noodles. Learn how to make it for yourself in this class. Our fabulous menu is Thai Coconut Soup; Pork Lettuce Wraps; Pad See Ew (Stir-Fried Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken & Broccolini); Stir-Fried Thai-Style Shrimp with Chiles & Shallots; Hung Kao Mun Gati (Thai Coconut Rice) with Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chili Jam); Pad Woon Sen (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Eggs, Garlic, & Vegetables), and Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango. Thai Coconut Soup; Pork Lettuce Wraps; Pad See Ew (Stir-Fried Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken & Broccolini); Stir-Fried Thai-Style Shrimp with Chiles & Shallots; Hung Kao Mun Gati (Thai Coconut Rice) with Nam Prik Pao (Thai Chili Jam); Pad Woon Sen (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Eggs, Garlic, & Vegetables), and Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango.

This class will deliver a lesson of great meal ideas made with foods that are all plant based. The recipes are nutritious and packed with flavor! Come for an inspiring lesson to enjoy Raw Beet & Carrot Noodle Salad with Almond-Sesame Dressing; Oven-Fried Gobi Manchurian (Battered Cauliflower with a Salty-Sweet Sauce); Grilled Vegetable Tacos with Cilantro Pesto; Meatless Meat Sauce with Chickpeas & Feta; Spaghetti Squash Salad with Chickpeas & Feta; Mushroom Bourguignon, and Greek Lemon Rice Pudding.

Come for a night out where you and your partner will be part of a group of couples creating an amazing three course meal! This menu you can easily prepare at home for friends. Come to make Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs amuse and Greek Salad with Romaine, Feta, Tomato, Artichoke Hearts, Cucumber and Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Salmon; Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon, Capers, Rice & Pasta Pilaf; Roasted Green Beans with Feta & Greek Vinaigrette, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be luscious Lemon Posset with fresh Berries.

It’s no wonder Thai food is a favorite cuisine everywhere; enjoyed for its variety, interesting spices and pairing of fresh ingredients. Here you can learn to create it for yourself to enjoy at home. Join us for a great lesson of Thai Rice Soup; Spicy Thai Basil Chicken; Pad Thai with Shrimp; Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce; Thai Fried Rice with Pickled Chiles; Braised Cauliflower with Homemade Green Curry & Cilantro, and dessert of Thai Mango Coconut Pudding.

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: Knife Skills and Kitchen Basics; Soups & Salads Egg Cookery; Sautéing & Braising; Grilling & Roasting Meat & Poultry; Fish & Shellfish; Vegetables & Legumes; Pasta, Potatoes, & Rice; Quick Breads, Flatbreads, & Yeast Breads; Desserts & Pastries; Hors d'oeuvres and 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.

Knife Skills and Kitchen Basics We begin by building a solid foundation in the kitchen, starting with essential knife skills. You'll learn the proper way to hold and use a chef’s knife, practice key cutting techniques like dicing, julienning, and chiffonade, and explore safe ways to handle different ingredients. This week also covers kitchen safety, hygiene, and organization tips that will help you feel comfortable and efficient in the kitchen. By the end, you’ll be chopping and slicing with confidence, setting yourself up for success in the weeks to come.

Take yourself out for lunch with a menu you’ll love to repeat at home. The DEMONSTRATION is easy to follow, and you’ll be thrilled to learn these cooking concepts. Join us for Italian Chicken Cutlets over Orzo with Tomatoes, served with roasted, buttery Carrots. Dessert will be Lemon Olive Oil Cake.

Foods from Street Vendors are often the foods people love most from their country’s culture. Come for a sampling of Asian finger foods, learn about the spices, ingredients and cooking methods! Our fun menu will be Thai-Style Grilled Chicken with Spicy Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce; Malaysian Glazed Chicken Wings; Chapli Kebab (Pan-Fried Meat Patties seasoned with Garam Masala, Kashmiri Chile Powder, & Fennel served on Flatbreads); Scallion Pancakes; Indonesian-Style Fried Noodles; Aloo Bharta, (South-Asian Mashed Potatoes), and Macanese Sweet Potato Cake (Sweet Potato, Lime, & Coconut Cake).

Soups & Salads Dive into the world of soups and salads, where you’ll learn how to layer flavors, balance textures, and use fresh ingredients creatively. From hearty, warming soups to refreshing, crisp salads, this class will introduce techniques for making stocks, broths, and vinaigrettes from scratch. You’ll discover how to bring out the best in vegetables and greens, learning about seasoning, plating, and pairing flavors to create restaurant-quality bowls and plates.