October Class Schedule

Our Cook What You Love series begins with a lesson on setting up your pantry and equipping it with an assortment of ingredients and staples in order to have great choices when creating a meal. Come for an interesting and inspiring lesson to learn how to put your pantry together in a way that benefits what you want to cook. Our lesson is a last-minute Ravioli Casserole; Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers; Hoisin-Ginger Noodles; Pinto Beans with Bacon and Chipotle; Tomato-Rice Soup with Caramelized Onions & Pesto; Hearty Ranch Taco Soup, and Apple Brown Betty with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. ...

Is it possible to put a meal together in 30 minutes? Here is the lesson that will show you how to do it! When you don’t have much time, these recipes will be life savers for you and your family. Our lesson is Honey Garlic Braised Pork Rib Bites & Bowtie Pasta with Baby Spinach & Lemon Butter; Roasted Chili-Lime Rubbed Salmon with Yukon Potatoes & Red Bell Peppers; Sauteed Golden Lemon Garlic Butter Boneless Chicken Thighs and Green Beans; Sheet Pan Flank Steak Fajitas with Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce & Corn Tortillas; Shrimp & Baby Portobello Mushroom Ramen Soup with Air Fryer Cream Cheese & Green Onion Wontons, and Puff Pastry Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake Cups. ...

This TEN WEEK series is for Essence of Cooking graduates and anyone ready to take their knowledge of cooking to a new level. This series will make you a more confident cook by filling in the gaps of your knowledge, advancing your understanding of cooking processes, teaching new skills and making each hands-on lesson a fun new adventure in cooking! The start of our series begins with a menu of Chili Dusted Shrimp with Fresh Corn, Ginger, & Avocado Salsa; Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Crème Fraiche; Pork Tenderloin, Pan Seared, with Star Anise & Hoisin-Red Wine Sauce; Julienned Roasted Vegetables with Garlic & Fresh Herbs; Creamy Kentucky Cheese Grits; Grilled Fresh Corn Salad with Lime-Shallot Vinaigrette & Cotija Cheese, and Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding Cakes with Whipped Cream & Shaved Chocolate. ...

This TEN WEEK series is for Essence of Cooking graduates and anyone ready to take their knowledge of cooking to a new level. This series will make you a more confident cook by filling in the gaps of your knowledge, advancing your understanding of cooking processes, teaching new skills and making each hands-on lesson a fun new adventure in cooking! Each Tuesday evening 6:30-9:30 PM.  ...

There are so many great ways to prepare Chicken. It’s a perfect main ingredient for many recipes and a favorite for many families! Come learn new ways to cook Chicken and have new excitement in your repertoire of great Chicken dinners! Come to learn Masa Harina Crusted Chicken Breast Stuffed with Chorizo and Jack Cheese; Skillet French Onion Chicken Breast; Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco with Red Wine Sauce; Air Fryer Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings; BBQ Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Drumstick Lollipops; Spatchcock Rosemary Roasted Chicken, and Thai Baked Chicken & Lemongrass Meatballs over Coconut Rice. ...

Appetizers just don’t get any better than these! The Italians always have the best flavor combos. Don’t miss out, sign up to be part of this fun and adventurous class! Our lesson is Fried Calamari with Lemon Aioli Sauce; Roasted Eggplant Dip with Grilled Piadini (Homemade Italian Tortillas); Homemade Ricotta Caprese; Pizza Napolitano made by hand from Scratch; Classic Sicilian Arancini with Homemade Dipping Sauce; Grilled Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions on toasted baguette with Mozzarella Cheese Sauce, and Italian Donut Holes, Carnivale Style (Zeppole). ...

Stir fry is an amazing way to cook for families at the end of busy days. This one pot quick cook method uses fresh foods and tantalizing Asian ingredients for great flavors. It’s the answer for delicious quick meals that are family friendly. Join us for a fun morning of learning Long Life Noodles (Stir-Fry Long Noodles with Pork & Cabbage in a Sweet & Savory Sauce); Shrimp Pad Thai; Thai Basil Chicken; Korean Sizzling Beef Lettuce Wraps; (Ground beef and Pickled Cucumber Lettuce Wraps Seasoned with Brown Sugar, Garlic, Soy Sauce, and Sesame Oil. Served with Sriracha Mayo); Stir-Fried Broccoli with Orange & Ginger; Indonesian-Style Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng), and Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Crispy Noodle Cake. ...

This is an easy way to entertain any size group with a magnificent meal where all ingredients are cooked in one pan! We’ll prepare the two classic combinations: Seafood and Chicken with Sausage. The Tapas add fun appetizers to the menu with classic combos and a nice variety of flavors. Come for a fun evening of cooking to learn these Spanish specialties! Our lesson is Flame Grilled Shrimp with Serrano Ham; Rib Eye Steak & Goat Cheese Empanadas; Rioja Potatoes with Peppers & Spanish Chorizo; Radicchio Salad with Peppered Almonds & Blue Cheese; Seafood Paella (Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Lemon, Parsley, & Garlic); Paella of Sausage & Chicken with Saffron Rice & Pickled Jalapenos; Mini Lemon Magdalena Cakes with Fresh Berries. We’ll enjoy it all with Red Wine Sangria. ...

Come watch and learn the technique of stuffing a Pork Tenderloin with! Our DEMONSTRATION will teach you to prepare Roast Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Cognac Figs & Gorgonzola, served with Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Boozy Cranberries. Dessert will be Italian Torte with Pastry Cream filling and toasted Pine Nuts. ...

Plan a special date night with your partner and be part of a group that will prepare a three course meal accompanied by a sampling of wine. This gourmet dinner includes Avocado Toasts with Pan Roasted Tomato & Balsamic Syrup Amuse and Shrimp Bisque with Brandy, Fennel, Saffron, & Fresh Tomatoes, served with Pinot Gris. The entrée is New York Steak, Pepper Crusted & Pan Seared, with Cabernet-Cream Sauce; Cast Iron Cooked Browned Garlic Brussels Sprouts; Slow Cooked Saffron Scented Risotto; Chargrilled Peppers with Basil Vinaigrette, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Rustic Fresh Pear & Apple Crostata with Rum-Caramel Sauce & Homemade Ice Cream. ...

It's Tamale Time! Here is your chance to learn the process of Tamale making starting from scratch, using fresh Masa, and filling them with an array of flavors that satisfy every taste preference. This magical lesson will show how easy they are to make with the most amazing flavors for your enjoyment. Come for a great class to learn Green Corn Tamales; Shredded Pork Tamales; Tamales de Elote; Pomegranate Mango Guacamole Salsa; White & Dark Mexican Chocolate Tamale Cigars and classic Margaritas. ...

This Cocktail Party menu will impress your friends with your culinary abilities! They will ooh and ahh over your amazing finger foods and menu which incorporates an array of fall flavors. Come to an inspiring class and learn how to make these morsels. Our menu is Caramelized Butternut Squash on Ricotta Toast; Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Sherry Maple Sauce; Mini Sweet Potato Stacks; Fig & Blue Cheese Savories; Tuscan-Style Roast Pork Sliders with Rosemary Au Jus; Oven-Fried Chicken Wings with Cranberry Glaze. And Pecan Tassies (Bite-Size Dessert - Cream Cheese & Butter Dough Filled with a Sweet Pecan Mixture). ...