Lisa Brisch Class Schedule

These delicate little French Cookies are a specialty and best learned in a cooking class to make them correctly. This lesson teaches techniques including folding, blending, and piping, together with baking times and temperatures to achieve perfection in the cookies. From this lesson you will have the tools you need to make them successfully on your own. Come have fun and learn Chocolate Macarons; Raspberry and White Chocolate Macarons; Maple Bacon Macarons; Coffee Macarons with Dark Chocolate Kahlua Ganache, and Strawberry Lemon Macarons.

In this class we’re going to “travel the world” with a skillet to learn how the countries we visit use this pan in their culinary culture. This fascinating journey will teach us a delicious specialty from each country we touch on. Come explore with us and discover Skillet Spanakopita; Mexican-Style "Dry" Noodles with Chicken (Sopa Seca de Fideos); Moroccan Meatball Tagine; Fennel-Crusted Pork Tenderloins with Orange and Arugula Salad; Skillet Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas; Linguine with Artichokes, Asparagus and Lemon-Mint Ricotta, and Salmon and Cherry Tomato Curry.

Here is a quick delicious lesson and easy menu you can use to entertain and dazzle your friends! This DEMONSTRATION of satisfying comfort food combines Raspberry-Balsamic glazed Chicken served with Lemony Orzo Salad. Dessert will be Berries & Cream Cake (two-layer Cake) with fresh Berries and Cream.

Understanding French Cuisine can make you a better cook by providing knowledge of cooking principals that guide your cooking choices. It emphasizes fundamental skills which are universal techniques and can be applied to any cultural specialty. Understanding how and why these methods work allows you to adapt them to any ingredient or flavor profile. Come for a valuable lesson and learn to prepare Ham, Gruyère and Asparagus Tartines; Green Bean Salad Amandine; Steak au Poivre with Brandied Cream Sauce; Roasted Chicken Breasts with Grapes and Sherry Vinegar; Pascadous (Savory Pancakes with Swiss Chard or Spinach, Garlic and White Wine); Roasted Potato Salad with Mustard-Walnut Vinaigrette, and dessert of Lemon-Olive Oil Tart.

If you’ve been curious to know how to create light, melt in-your-mouth, delicious French Pastries, now is your chance. Come immerse yourself in the artistry, precision and science of one of the most celebrated of culinary specialties - French Pastries. Guided by expert instruction, you will learn the how and why of each step, understand ingredient behavior, temperature control and balance of flavors. This experience will elevate your baking knowledge from a casual hobby to a refined understanding of Parisian patisserie. Join us for a fun experience to learn Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé; Browned Butter Madeleines; Croquets (Little crispy, Nutty French Cookies); Gateau Therese (Rich dark Chocolate Loaf Cake with a crisp top and moist, Truffle-like center); White Chocolate and Sour Cherry Scones; Puff Pastry Almond Croissants, and Tarte Tatin.

Plant based cooking is one of the most popular latest trends in healthy cooking. If you’ve been eating less meat or no meat at all, this lesson is filled with inspiring, delicious ways to create entrees as Veggie dishes. Join us for fall-apart Caramelized Cabbage; Spicy Mushroom and Tofu Mazemen (Chewy Ramen Noodles tossed in a Sesame-Miso Sauce with seared Mushrooms, Crumbled Tofu, Chile Crisp, and Greens); Cauliflower Piccata (Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with a Lemon–Caper Sauce and fresh Parsley); Smoky Confit Tomato and Lemon Pasta; Garlicky Lentil and Parsley Salad with Feta; Swiss Chard Enchiladas; Spiced Sweet Potato Scones with Chocolate and Pepitas.

Learn to bring the magic of your favorite Chinese takeout to life. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to recreate beloved dishes using fresh ingredients and authentic stir-fry techniques. Along the way, you’ll master chopping, Asian sauce creation, and ingredient prep to be able to create that irresistible takeout flavor. By the end, you’ll not only have a delicious meal to enjoy, but you’ll also have the skills to recreate favorite dishes for your friends without leaving your home. Join us to learn Shrimp Potstickers; Chinese Lao Hu Cai Tiger Salad (Cilantro, Celery, Chiles, Sesame, and Peanuts) Sweet-and-Sour stir-fried Pork with Pineapple; General Tso’s Chicken; Shiitake Mushroom and Ginger braised Chicken; Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles, and Chinese Egg Cake (Lightly sweet Chinese Sponge Cake with a dense, tender Crumb, baked in Muffin-sized portions).

It’s a party and you’re invited to Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! ! Come sip a Lemon Drop Martini crafted by Our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of The Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make a memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE an appetizer you won’t be able to get enough of! She will prepare an appetizer of Shrimp Crostini with Lemon, Capers, & Dill - spooned onto crisp baguette crostini and baked until warm and golden for a bright, briny bite. Bring a friend, a group of friends or come yourself to enjoy a fun time filled with conversation and laughter! Don’t wait to sign up, seating is limited!

Fish cooked on the grill has wonderful advantages as the best way to prepare it. Grilling brings out the fish’s natural flavors, adds a smoky depth, and creates a beautiful, slightly crisp exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy. In this class you’ll gain hands-on experience learning how to prevent sticking, control the heat, get the timing right and season your fish for maximum flavor. Come for a fun morning of grilling to learn Shrimp Skewers with Spicy Lemon-Garlic Sauce; Grilled Tuna Steaks with Red Wine Vinegar and Mustard Vinaigrette; Sweet & Saucy Grilled Salmon with Orange-Sesame Glaze; Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa; Grilled Cod with Tarragon Beurre Blanc; Grilled Orange Roughie with Salsa Verde, and Grilled Salmon and Tomato Packets.

Come for a delicious lunch to enjoy an Italian inspired menu you can use for entertaining when you want to serve a special menu. Our menu is Italian Chicken with Orzo (Sautéed Chicken seasoned with Oregano and Red Pepper Flakes over toasted Orzo cooked in a Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce), served with Roasted Carrots. Dessert will be No-Bake Strawberry Pie with Pretzel Crust.

In this Asian street food class, you will learn to prepare iconic Asian dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional Asian cooking methods. You’ll gain insight into Spices, Sauces, Noodles and flavorings that make any dish unique. By the end, you’ll have skills to create vibrant, street-style meals right in your own kitchen. Join us for a delightful lesson in Asian food preparation to learn Crispy Rice Salad (Crispy Fried Rice salad with fresh Herbs, Lime, and Peanuts); Nanyang Chicken Curry with Potatoes; Aloo Bharata (Spiced South Asian Mashed Potatoes with Onions and Green Chilies); Chaplin Kebab (Pan-fried Meat Patties seasoned with Garam Masala, Kashmiri Chile Powder, & Fennel served in Flatbreads); Filipino Chicken Adobo (Chicken Thighs braised in Coconut Milk, Garlic, Soy Sauce, and Vinegar); Chicken Meatball Banh Mi, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee Ice Cream.

This exciting cultural culinary lesson takes us around the world to embrace cooking Chicken with diverse flavors, spices, and cooking techniques from a variety of cultures. You’ll learn to incorporate ingredients, and to discover the diversity of flavors from each culture. Join us for a culinary journey to prepare Miso Ground Chicken with Rice and Scallions; Indonesian Soy-Braised Chicken (Semur Ayam); Chicken Mole (Chicken Thighs braised in a silky Sauce made from Tahini, layered with warm Spice, smoky Chile, and Cocoa); Turkish Lemon and Za’atar Chicken Under a Brick; Curried Chicken and Cashew Meatballs; Palestinian Sheet Pan Black Pepper-Cumin Chicken and Onion, and Malaysian-Style Grilled Lemongrass Chicken (Ayam Percik).