October Class Schedule

We are getting a jump start in the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we will make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Cranberry Walnut; Brazilian Cheese Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Gingerbread; Southwest Corn Bread, & Dill Bread. Each person will take home an assortment of freshly baked Bread. Enjoy the fun and share it with the special people in your life!

Nothing says fall like the aroma of pies baking in the oven. Come for a cozy, hands-on class celebrating the flavors of the harvest season as we learn the secrets to tender, flaky crusts, rich seasonal fillings, and beautiful pie finishes. This class will give you choices for impressive Thanksgiving Pies you can make for your celebration this year! Join us for a fun and festive lesson to create Buttery southern Pecan Pie bites; Swedish Sour Cream Apple Pie; Five Spice Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Crust; Lemongrass Lemon Meringue Pie; Pecan, Caramel and Fudge Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust, and Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie.

Week 3: INTERMEDIATE BREADS & PASTRIES – Spinach Gozleme (Spinach & Cheese wrapped in Turkish Flatbread); French Baguettes; Eclairs or Profiteroles with Ganache and Vanilla Cream (Pate Choux Pastry); Cheese Soufflé; Cinnamon-Nut Palmieres with Homemade Quick Puff Pastry; Mini Monte Cristo Strudels, and Florentine Lace Cookies.

Discover the magic and versatility of Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry as key components which can be used to transform simple ingredients into elegant appetizers, beautiful entrées, and unforgettable desserts. In this class, you'll learn how to handle, fill, fold, shape, bake, and serve these flaky favorites with recipes perfect for holiday entertaining, family dinners, brunches, and special occasions. When you understand these techniques, this collection of impressive recipes will be at your fingertips when you need them! Smoked Salmon and Dill Palmieres; Phyllo wrapped Greek Chicken Breast stuffed with Herbed Feta; Salmon with puff pastry and pesto; Phyllo and Ricotta Cheese Tarts with Berries; Cast iron Phyllo Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing, and Classic Almond Bear Claws.

The vibrant flavors of Spain can become your next way to create a festive party in your kitchen! Invite your guests to dive in & create a spread of authentic tapas finger foods enjoyed with a glass of wine! Then create stunning Paellas that will impress everyone! You'll discover the techniques behind Spain's most beloved dishes. This fun, hands-on class is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain, share great food, and gather people around the table. Come hungry and leave inspired! Our lesson is Fried Almonds; Potato and Zucchini Spanish Tortilla; Shrimp In Green Sauce (roasted shrimp in a vibrant Iberian parsley-garlic sauce with scallions, chiles and olive oil); Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce (tender mushrooms sautéed with olive oil, garlic and chile, finished with lemon and parsley), Grilled Chicken and Chorizo Paella; Shrimp Paella and Savory Mixed-Nut Shortbread (buttery rosemary-and-cayenne shortbread studded with salted mixed nuts). We’ll enjoy our food with a refreshing Rosé Sangria.

Learning to Cook with Champagne teaches the cook to take an ingredient associated with celebrations and elevate everyday cooking. It makes a menu special and sounds impressive while adding its unique flavor. Learning to use it feels elegant, festive, and a little luxurious, while the class will teach techniques that are surprisingly practical. Learn and enjoy a fun lesson of Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Champagne-Vanilla Butter Sauce; Mixed Greens with Avocado, Bacon, & Feta Cheese in Champagne Vinaigrette; Slow Cooked Asparagus & Champagne Risotto; Salmon Poached in Champagne with Shallot-Butter Sauce; Seared Chicken with Rosemary in Champagne Sauce; Butter Sautéed Fresh Carrots with Dill & Champagne, and dessert of Fresh Raspberry Sauce over Peach & Champagne Sorbet .

Make this a great way to have lunch with a friend at our lunch and DEMONSTRATION class. This special menu teaches Italian specialties you will enjoy using for your families and entertaining. WE will host our neighbor from “ That’s Darling” clothing and gift store for a fashion show woven into our cooking class. We will serve your lunch so you can relax and enjoy the show. Our menu is IKEA’s Famous Swedish Meatballs with Homemade Egg Noodles, served with Cucumber Salad with Red Onion & Dill. Dessert will be Swedish Sticky Decadent Chocolate Cake with a Dollop of Whipped Mascarpone Cream.

If you’re ready for a fun evening out with your partner, why not come for an amazing culinary experience and be a team helping prepare a three-course gourmet meal! Our lesson for couples teaches great techniques in a relaxed cooking environment. After you have created the recipes of your choice, the group will sit down to enjoy a sampling of wine with a great meal! Come join in the fun and be part of learning Sweet Potato Blini Amuse with Crème Fraiche, Caviar, & Chives and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecorino, Toasted Walnuts, & Dijon-Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Chardonnay. The entrée will be Pan Seared Red Fish with Spanish Romesco Sauce, Grill Cooked Fresh Asparagus and Lemon Gremolata; Smoked Chili Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, and Slow Cooked Brown Butter Champagne Risotto, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Flourless Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel & Fresh Made Vanilla Ice Cream. Priced per Couple.

If you’ve ever worried about overcooking fish, this class erases that fear in one morning. This class will teach simple, foolproof techniques that make seafood come out tender, flaky, and perfect every time. Come learn to cook a variety of fish and gain an understanding of how each fish is cooked using the method which enhances the flavor and texture, achieving the best results possible. Come for a great lesson to prepare Grilled Salmon with Apricot-Mustard Glaze; Turmeric-Spiced Fish with Wilted Herbs and Peanuts; Fish Tacos with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce and Pickled Onions; Oven-Steamed Fish with Scallions and Ginger; Baked Fish with Roasted Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Salmoriglio Sauce (olive oil, fresh lemon, garlic, and oregano); Olive Oil Poached Fish Fillets with Sherry-Tomato Vinaigrette, and Shrimp Creole (shrimp poached in a spicy tomato sauce with celery, onion, bell pepper, parsley and scallions).

This hands-on cheese making class opens the doors to learning something impressive and transformational. As you see how milk turns into fresh cheese, you will learn how this remarkable process is one you’ll use for your own impressive, rewarding experiences. From the cheeses we make in class, you will learn how it’s possible to use them for appetizers, salads, charcuterie boards, and party foods, along with homemade gifts! Come for a fun and enlightening experience to make Ricotta; Mozzarella; Mascarpone and Boursin. With our fresh cheeses we will make Panzanella Salad with Homemade Mini Mozzarella Balls; Chocolate Mousse with Mascarpone, and Lemon-Glazed Ricotta Cookies with Ricotta.