May Class Schedule

This time of year we celebrate many special occasions with gatherings of friends and family. Make your celebrations stand out with a selection of foods that will impress your guests. Come for a fun morning of cooking to prepare Sweet and Savory Cheese and Bacon Puff Pastry Twists; Parmesan Mushroom Toast Cups; Grilled Sesame Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce; Mini-Cheddar Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles; Avocado Shrimp Cocktails in a jar; Mini Apple Pies with Spiced Whipped Cream, and Espresso Brownies. We will enjoy this great food with Boozy Bubbly Orange Party Punch. ...

This six week series is for our Essence graduates and anyone wanting to advance their culinary skills and knowledge. With an understanding of basics cooking techniques, each student will learn new techniques, methods, tips and cooking processes to become a much more skilled and confident cook. Come for new the new knowledge, exploration and fun to be part of learning. Week 4 menu: Crispy Potato Galettes with Tarragon Crème Fraiche & grilled Shrimp; Fennel & Clementine Salad with Millionaire Bacon & fresh Avocado; Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles & Brunoise Carrot; roasted Asparagus with toasted Hazelnuts & Lemon Gremolata; Agave Glazed Carrots with fresh Rosemary, and fresh Herb Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter. Dessert will be deep fried Bananas with homemade Coconut Ice Cream & Chocolate-Rum Sauce. ...

This crowd pleasing food can be prepared many ways with so many great flavors! These finger foods are perfect as appetizers, picnic foods, take along foods, and special occasions. This will be a fun morning of cooking as we prepare Air Fryer baked spicy Honey Butter Chicken Wings; Sticky Sake Chicken Wings in a Wok; Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings with Celery Sticks & Blue Cheese Dressing; Grilled Caesar Chicken Wings with Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette; Roasted Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings over Steamed Rice, and Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings ...

Making Cheese from scratch is not difficult to do when you learn the techniques and methods for it. In this lesson we will make Cheese using the stove top and sous vide methods then turn it into an array of specialties that include: Marinated Tomato Salad with Jalapeño & Queso Fresco; Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Queso Fresco; Lemon-Ricotta Herbed Flatbread; Farfalle with Beef Ragu & Ricotta, and Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta & Basil. ...

The world of fresh Ramen takes us down a culinary path with flavors of any choosing and amazingly satisfying fresh Noodles. Come learn how easy it is to have this specialty freshly made and at your fingertips! Our lesson is Sesame-Garlic Ramen with Homemade Noodles; Beef & Vegetable Ramen with Udon Noodles; Miso-Ginger Egg Noodle Ramen; Fresh Shrimp Yaki Soba Ramen with Fresh Made Noodles; Pan Seared Chicken Udon Noodle Ramen; Shredded Chicken Ramen with Marinated Egg, and Homemade Noodles Vegetable Ramen Bowl. ...

You are in for a treat when you sign up for this class! Our DEMONSTRATION shows how to easily create these Greek specialties for your enjoyment at home. Come for lunch and succulent Greek Meatballs in a savory Red Sauce on a bed of fluffy Rice, served with the best ever Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades). Dessert will be melt - in – your - mouth mini Baklava Rolls. ...

Invite your partner to share an evening together and be part of a group of couples preparing this yummy three course gourmet meal. Our fun lesson is Sweet Potato Blini amuse with Crème Fraiche & Caviar; and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecans & Pecorino Romano Cheese, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Chicken Provencal (pan seared, then cooked in fresh Tomatoes, Herbs, & Wine); Saffron & Bacon slow cooked Risotto; julienned roasted fresh Vegetables with Olive Oil, Garlic, & Herbs, and fresh Herb Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Peach Tartlets with homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Sweet Zinfandel Syrup. ...

Here is a way you and your Mom can celebrate the special relationship you share. As partners this lesson will give you a repertoire of recipes that could become family favorites! Come bake with us to learn beautifully decorated Focaccia Bread with Dipping Sauce; pull apart Bagel Bread with Smoked Salmon and Dill Butter; Brown Butter Salted Caramel Popcorn Mini Cupcakes; brunch Fruit Tart with Apricot Glaze; best ever Sticky Buns; Lemon Rainbow Cake with Butter Cream Filling, and Sunday morning Croissant Danish with Caramel Apple Filling. ...

The art of Sauté is one practiced in restaurants because it embodies the quick way to cook almost anything! The technique that you’ll learn in class is one you can use often in your cooking. Come for a fun and inspiring lesson to prepare Shrimp Scampi; Steak au Poivre with Brandied Cream Sauce; Sautéed Chicken Cutlets in Lemon-Caper Sauce; Skillet Spring Vegetable Pot Pie; Pasta with Sautéed Mushrooms & Thyme; Crispy Potato Pancakes with Cherry Tomato Salad, and Pancake Soufflé with Caramelized Apples. ...

This is an experience to share with your Mom to show how special she is to you. Spend this afternoon cooking together and surprise her with a special Mother’s Day gift included with the class! This lesson includes tried and true recipes used by Jan’s Mom at her Italian Restaurant in Lake Tahoe. Come to learn Momma’s homemade Fettuccini with Bolognese, and Momma’s Amazing Meatballs; Spinach, Mushroom & Sourdough Strata with Cheese Sauce; Mother’s Day mini Prosciutto, sauteed Vegetable and Egg Frittatas; celebration platter of sweet & savory Bruschetta; decorated Apple Pie Ravioli’s with homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Momma’s famous Rum Pie. ...

This class offers a special lesson you can share with your Mom or learn yourself and offer as your Mother’s Day celebration meal! Your enrollment includes a special Mother’s Day gift for you both. Every Mom loves to be treated to a special meal and this is one your Mom will never forget! Come to learn Sherried Strawberry Soup; Shrimp Salad in Cucumber Cups; Chicken Florentine wrapped in Puff Pastry; Quinoa with Mushrooms and toasted Walnuts; Mini Parmesan Scones with fresh Herb Butter, and Chocolate Zucchini Cake. We’ll enjoy our luncheon with a sparkling Kir Royale cocktail! ...

This six week series is for our Essence graduates and anyone wanting to advance their culinary skills and knowledge. With an understanding of basics cooking techniques, each student will learn new techniques, methods, tips and cooking processes to become a much more skilled and confident cook. Come for new the new knowledge, exploration and fun to be part of learning. Week 5 menu: Brie Brûlée Appetizer with Fresh Apple & Thyme; Baby Lettuce, Fresh Radish, & Spring Herb Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette; White Bean & Spicy Chicken Sausage Cassoulet with Spinach Pesto; Oven Roasted Zucchini with Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil, & Herbs; Cumin & Cinnamon Spice Grilled Sweet Potatoes, and Toasted Garlic Couscous. Dessert will be Trio of Dessert Tartlets: Dark Chocolate & Fresh Berry, Bourbon Pecan, & Glazed Fresh Strawberry. ...