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Chateaubriand (Demonstration Class)Culinary CreationsStart with delightful autumn salad tossed with crispy granny smith apples, candied walnuts, feta cheese and dried cranberries in a raspberry vinaigrette. Featuring "Chateaubriand" beef tenderloin seared, roasted and served with amazing sauces including bordelaise, bearnaise, and pepper sauce. Accompaniments will include creamy potatoes au gratin, tomatoes provencal and fresh steamed asparagus tossed with olive oil and fresh squeezed lemons. You'll finish with a creme caramel, an exquisite homemade custard served in a pool of caramel. This is a demonstration class. Items are prepped by the Chef in order to get through these amazing recipes in 3 hours. Participants will assist with execution and clean up.Adult Fall 22
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Classic Italian Cuisine (Demonstration Class)Culinary CreationsRelish the flavors of Italian heritage starting with fresh garden greens tossed with vine ripe tomatoes, sweet red onion, Kalamata olives, pan fried prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese. You'll enjoy "Chicken Parmigiana", succulent breast of chicken lightly breaded, sautéed and baked with prosciutto ham, tomatoes relish and provolone cheese in a robust marinara sauce. To that you'll add "Macaroni Rosa", a wonderful combination of vegetables and pasta in a classic marinara sauce with a splash of cream. You'll finish with "Torta Formaggio", a rich Italian-style cheesecake topped with caramel, raspberry and chocolate sauce. This is a demonstration class. Items are prepped by the Chef in order to get through these amazing recipes in 3 hours. Participants will assist with execution and clean up.Adult Fall 22
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Festive Fall CakesCulinary CreationsYou will learn how to level your cake, change your icing consistency and use a decorating bag and tips. We’ll be using buttercream, wafer paper and fondant to decorate your cake with pumpkins, leaves and sunflowers. Best of all, you’ll leave this class with a completed cake you can share with family and friends! Supplies used in class will be yours to take home.Adult Fall 22
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Holiday Cookie Bake & TakeCulinary CreationsOh no! Are all the holiday preparations getting you down?? Don’t fret, Nancy’s team will help you get your baking done in no time at all! You’ll go home with ten dozen cookies in all. In this hands-on class, you'll be working in pairs. You’ll be provided with cookie dough and everything you need to form, trim, and decorate the cookies. Your cookies will be baked for you by Nancy’s team in large commercial ovens. Hairnets and gloves will be provided, but bring your own apron if you like. And most important, don’t forget to bring containers to carry home your ten dozen treats. Please arrive on time and plan on staying the full three hours, which includes assisting with clean-up at the end of class. Due to safety restrictions, and out of respect for the adult attendees, no children are allowed in or near the class. If you cannot find child care, you may send someone in your place. Please be respectful to others; if you are ill, you may find someone to take your place. Cookies will not be provided for no-shows. There will be a $15 food supply fee payable to the instructor in class. We are sorry, we cannot accommodate nut allergies in this class. This is an adult class only please.Adult Fall 22
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Marvelous MacaronsCulinary CreationsThey are beautiful and so fun to make! Nancy will show you some simple tricks to make the process easy. You will make and assemble three different kinds: lovely blueberry, lemon and pink champagne. You will bake and assemble one recipe from start to finish, as well as decorate and assemble the other two recipes. You'll be the talk of the party when you serve these little delicacies. A $13 supply fee paid to instructor in class. Containers to bring your cookies home will be provided.Adult Fall 22
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R Boed (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Oktoberfest (Demonstration Class)Culinary CreationsCelebrate Fall German-style with "sauerbraten" tender pot roast in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, beef rouladens stuffed with pickles, bacon and onion in red wine sauce, pork blade steak braised with sauerkraut, and "wiener schnitzel" chicken tenders lightly breaded and sautéed with fresh squeezed lemon and herbs. Learn to prepare spaetzle, potato pancakes, potato dumplings, mashed potatoes and braised red cabbage. You'll finish with a classic black forest cake, it's sublime! This is a demonstration class. Items are prepped by the Chef in order to get through these amazing recipes in 3 hours. Participants will assist with execution and clean up.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Air Fryer Finger FoodsCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have you ever wondered what the Air Fryer Hype is about? Do you have one and want ideas about what to make in it besides fries or crisping up frozen processed foods? Does your family enjoy finger foods but all you think you have time for are frozen options? Are you thinking about purchasing an air fryer but would like to know more about it first? Well…this class may just answer all those questions for you and help you decide on your purchase. Have some fun participating in this virtual air fryer demonstration and partial cook-along class as you dive into the world of air frying and learn how to create wonderful finger foods from scratch. Freezing tips will also be shared. The instructor will demonstrate some her family favorite finger food recipes and invite participants to join in for two of them. Recipes that will be demonstration include: Air Fryer cheesy macaroni & cheese balls, mozzarella sticks, and marvelous meatballs. The cook-along option recipes include: Air Fryer chicken nuggets and stuffed potato skins. All healthy, delicious recipes that will have your family coming back for more. Leftovers may just become a thing of the past. Participants of the instructor’s Air Fryer classes say they are no longer intimidated by their air fryers, and prefer creating their own fast foods using their new favorite small cooking appliance. The instructor’s air fryer recipes are only available to those that register for this class. Date night or family night, it will be a memorable one for all that participate. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants, and increase your confidence in using your air fryer with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation for the cook-along options. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Air Fryer Hype! Copycat KFC & Recipe Ideas for All AgesCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have you ever wondered what the Air Fryer Hype is about? Do you have one and want ideas about what to make in it besides fries or crisping up frozen processed foods? Are you thinking about purchasing one but would like to know more about it first? Well…this class may just answer all those questions for you. Have some fun participating in this virtual Air Fryer demonstration and partial cook-along class as you dive into the world of air frying. Your instructor will demonstrate some family favorite recipes and invite you to join in for one of them. The recipes that will be demonstrated include: homemade eggrolls wraps, pizza bites, seasoned potato wedges, and burgers. The cook-along recipe will be the instructors own Copycat KFC Chicken. All healthy, delicious recipes that will have your family coming back for more! Leftovers may just become a thing of the past. Participants of this class and all consumers of the instructors Copycat KFC say they think it’s better than actual KFC. Try it for yourselves. The recipe is only available to those that register for this class. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants, and increase your confidence in using your air fryer. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. The groups will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Bagel Brunch featuring Homemade BagelsCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Demystify and experience the wonders of making amazing bagels from scratch. Learn the foundations making bagels, and seasoning and dressing them throughout this class. You can choose to join in the fun and create some bagels along with the instructor, and watch as she demonstrates some wonderful ideas to create a fantastic brunch any time of year. Bake & Cook-Along Option: You can choose to participate in the bake & cook-along learning how to create wonderful soft and chewy homemade bagels, and turn them into wonderful breakfast/brunch sandwiches with a baked omelet and various other toppings. Demonstration: The instructor will also demonstrate 2 of her next-level salads that she includes in her brunches, along with other ideas on how to serve and present the bagels for a memorable brunch experience that will be remembered by all who are lucky enough to partake. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you bake-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation for the bagels and sandwiches. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups, although joining is optional. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is requiredAdult Fall 22
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Online: Classic Homemade PierogiCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have some fun participating in this virtual class. Learn how to make your own homemade classic pierogi with homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy. You will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. You will receive a list of ingredients ahead of time to allow time for shopping and prep. Participants will also receive a professionally created PDF packet of the instructor’s personal recipes. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you. Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating pierogi with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. The groups will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Escape to the MediterraneanCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Escape to the Mediterranean with the flavors of Greece in this live cook-along class. Learn how to create a classic full flavored mouthwatering Mediterranean Meal for you and your family. Or better yet, have your family or significant other join you as you create the taste of Greece in your kitchen. A very full and busy class indeed. Items on the menu include: Greek grilled chicken souvlaki (skewers), tzatziki (traditional Greek yogurt dipping sauce), Greek veggie rice, homemade pita bread, drizzle dressing, and Greek salad dressing too. Have your questions answered by our instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along with Tess to create a mouthwatering memorable meal and watch your confidence in cooking grow. Tess’s step-by-step cooking instruction is unique and flexible as she is able to support people at all levels of cooking experience learn with each step, and each little bit of advice and instruction. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructors personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Gingerbread House Bake & BuildCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have some fun participating in this live virtual family fun bake-along class, as you bake & build your own gingerbread house together. Start a new holiday family tradition and create lifelong memories as you bring your family together to create a show-stopping edible work of art. Together, you will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses, and make the stiff royal icing that will hold everything together and be used as the “glue” to decorate your houses with candies and delicious treats. You will receive a list of ingredients at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation as well as a template that will need to be printed and cut out before as the gingerbread “pattern” before it is baked. You will use Tess's gingerbread recipe for these houses that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the frosting and decorations as well. You will receive this recipe and template in a professionally developed PDF packet. Instructions on how to prepare for the class will be included. It will be a very memorable night. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is optional. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support one another in your cooking journey. Note: one registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. Equipment needs: large sheet pan, parchment paper/non-stick baking mat, rolling pin, and mixer will be needed. Other items will be listed in the handout you will receive at least a week before class.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Handmade Pasta from Scratch Made Easy - Cheese Tortellini with Sausage in Alfredo Sauce & Fresh Italian BreadCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Do you love the taste of homemade pasta? Love stuffed pasta and wonder how it is made? Have you ever watched the making of fresh pasta and wondered if that was something you could do? You too can create a wonderful Italian homemade meal made from scratch, and build your culinary repertoire to include homemade pasta, building your confidence with each and every step. Have fun participating in this virtual cook-along class as you dive into the world of stuffed handmade pasta. Follow along step-by-step, with your wonderful instructor as she guides you through creating homemade stuffed pasta with the simplest of ingredients. Then follow along and create a wonderful meal using the pasta you have made that will have your family begging for more. On the Menu: Handmade Cheese Tortellini - the tortellini will be paired with Italian sausage (or sausage of choice), a homemade alfredo sauce, and a loaf of wonderful homemade bread. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Handmade Pasta from Scratch Made Easy - Linguini, Homemade Italian Meatballs in Marinara & Italian BreadCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or on Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Do you love the taste and texture of homemade pasta? Have you ever wondered how it was made? Have you ever watched the making of fresh pasta and wondered if that was something you could do? Have some fun participating in this virtual cook-along class as you dive into the world of handmade pasta. Follow along step-by-step, with your wonderful instructor as she guides you through creating homemade pasta with the simplest of ingredients. Then follow along and create a wonderful meal using the pasta you have made that will have your family begging for more. Build your culinary repertoire to include homemade pasta while building your confidence with each and every step. On the menu: handmade linguini The Linguini will be paired with homemade Italian meatballs & marinara sauce, along with a loaf of wonderful homemade Italian bread. To be clear, you will be making the meatballs and the bread along with the linguini, and using jarred marinara (no one is perfect (smile). Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Holiday Cookie Bake & Decorate - Foundations of Royal IcingCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Are you looking to start or continue a holiday cookie baking and decorating tradition? Consider registering for this online, live family fun holiday cookie class for beginners. Gather your family for baking and decorating, or treat yourself to some quality personal fun time. Learn how to make royal icing and the basics for decorating cookies with it at home. You will be baking the cookies ahead of time so that they are ready to decorate at the start of class. A PDF with two of the instructor's personal sugar cookie recipes, and a list of ingredients and supplies needed for the royal icing will be provided at least a week before the class, to provide time for shopping and baking. The recipes will include a soft and chewy sugar cookie, and a denser, crisp sugar cookie. You can choose to bake one or the other or both using cookie cutters of choice. One of Tess's favorite holiday cookie cutter shapes is a gingerbread person. This is one shape that proves to be a lot of fun to decorate year after year and some time will definitely be spent on this in addition to other holiday shapes. No fancy decorating tips or bags will be needed. You will be using simple plastic sandwich bags to decorate. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Holiday Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls & Hot Cocoa BombsCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Homemade sweets and treats are always wonderful around the holidays and throughout the year as well. Add two wonderful treats to your holiday celebration as you learn to create freshly baked homemade cinnamon rolls, and luscious, velvety hot cocoa bombs. Make them for your family for a memorable holiday breakfast or wrap them up with bows and gift them to those you hold dear. Or better yet, create memories by starting a new holiday tradition as you learn to make these delicious treats with your children or significant others. After keeping her Copycat Cinnabon (cinnamon roll) recipe a secret for many years, your instructor has decided to share it for the first time with those that register for this class. She has often been told that her rolls are considered better than actual Cinnabon rolls. You will love these pillowy, warm, gooey, rolls topped with a cream-cheese frosting. Also, if interested, learn how to create a wonderful winter treat known as hot cocoa bombs as the cinnamon rolls are rising. Cocoa bombs make for a wonderful treat in front of a warm fire during the cold MN winter or any time of year. *Note: Equipment needs at the end of the post. Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you bake-along with Tess to create her melt-in-your-mouth Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls and have some fun creating cocoa bombs together too. But remember, Tess is only making her Copycat Cinnabon recipe available to participants of this class. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. *Equipment needs: a cocoa bomb silicone mold will be needed for to create the cocoa bombs. Available at most craft stores, as well as online. A minimum of 2 ¼ inch cocoa bomb mold is recommended. 3” mold works very well too. One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Instant Pot® 101 Live Cook-Along & Demonstration-Style ClassCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or on Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Demystify the electric pressure cooker/multi-cooker called the Instant Pot® during a live virtual class. Learn the foundations of cooking and care, and how to make a few amazingly satisfying dishes in the Instant Pot. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert menu items will be demonstrated. You can choose to join in a cook-along for the pasta dish found in this description. In addition to an Instant Pot® yogurt tutorial, menu items include Creamy Steel-Cut Oatmeal or Egg Bites, Creamy-Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Penne, and luscious Lava Cakes or Dreamy Banana Bread. Menu items on the day of the class will depend on ingredients that are on hand. Time for Q & A is built into class. You're encouraged to ask questions throughout. A PDF with the instructor's original recipes will be provided. The PDF packet also includes the yogurt tutorial, information on cleaning and care, and tips and terminology that will help build Instant Pot® confidence and creativity. Tess will also provide an ingredient list/station prep guide for the Creamy-Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Penne dish stated above, a week before class, in case people wish to participate in the cook-along option for the class. Cooking along is optional but highly recommended! As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is optional. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share your own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on your Instant Pot® journey. *Note: one registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Instant Pot® Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Ground Beef & Potato Stew & Homemade Potato Dinner RollsCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® cook-along class and be amazed as you discover how the delicious mouthwatering culinary creations below are made in a fraction of the time, and experience how they are taken to another level using the Instant Pot®. Two wonderful meals in addition to homemade potato dinner rolls will be made during this class. Choose one meal for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or, if choose to make both (2 Instant Pots needed if you decide to make both during the class). Both will pair perfectly with the wonderful potato rolls you will be making from scratch. You will feel so accomplished. On the menu: Instant Pot® Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Instant Pot® Ground Beef & Potato Stew, and wonderful Quick Homemade Potato Dinner Rolls (baked in the oven). All delicious recipes are made with ingredients that are probably already on hand. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you. Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating these dishes with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker. While cooking along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients roughly a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Instant Pot® or Not - Bread Bowl Soups: Creamy Chicken Noodle Veggie Soup, Creamy Butternut Squash, & Italian Bread BowlsCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or on Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Warm, delicious, soothing, satisfying soups are such a welcome treat for dinner any time of year. All the stresses of the day seem to melt away with the smell of freshly made soup that bring smiles to the entire family. Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® or Not cook-along class, expand your family’s soup rotation and your culinary repertoire as you learn to create two wonderful soups in addition to homemade Italian bread bowls. Choose one soup for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or choose to make both. Both will pair perfectly served in the amazing Italian bread bowls you make from scratch. No Instant Pot®? No problem. The instructor will be making one soup in the Instant Pot®, and the other on the stovetop using a soup pot. Tess will provide step-by-step guidance and instruction for both cooking options for each of the soups so everyone will be able to cook-along using whatever appliance they choose. Experience how flavors are enhanced and infused by making these recipes in your Instant Pot® or enjoy the simple soothing pleasures of making soups the classical way. On the Menu: Creamy Chicken Noodle Veggie Soup, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, and Homemade Italian Bread Bowls (baked in the oven). These original delicious no-fail recipes created by the instructor will become family favorites guaranteed. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructors personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Instant Pot® or Not Bread Bowl Soups - Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, Creamy Broccoli Cheddar & Italian Bread BowlsCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Warm, delicious, soothing, satisfying soups are such a welcome treat for dinner any time of year. All the stresses of the day seem to melt away with the smell of freshly made soup that bring smiles to your entire family. Have fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® or Not, Cook-Along class, expand your family’s soup rotation and your culinary repertoire as you learn to create two wonderful soups in addition to homemade Italian bread bowls. Choose one soup for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or make both. Each pairs perfectly served in the amazing Italian bread bowls you will be making from scratch. You will feel so accomplished. No Instant Pot®? No problem! Tess will be making one soup in the Instant Pot®, and the other on the stovetop using a soup pot. She will provide step-by-step guidance and instruction for both cooking options for each of the soups so everyone will be able to cook-along using whatever appliance and cooking tools/equipment they choose. Experience how flavors are enhanced and infused by making these recipes in your Instant Pot® or enjoy the simple soothing pleasures of making soups the classical way. On the Menu: Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup, and Wonderful Homemade Italian Bread Bowls (baked in the oven). These original delicious no-fail recipes created by the instructor will become family favorites guaranteed. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Kolache! Texan Savory & European SweetCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have you ever been to Texas and experienced the joy of having a Texan Kolache? Have no idea as to what a sweet or savory Kolache is? Wonder no more! A Texan Kolache is a wonderful fluffy extra large, mildly sweet baked doughnut, stuffed with choice of sausage and other fillings such as cheese. Generally an oversized gourmet pig-in-a-blanket but unlike any other you have ever had. Those that have been lucky enough to experience one know and cannot resist from having another again and again. People of all ages will love them! Sweet Kolache on the other hand, are wonderful pillowy-soft sweet rolls filled with preserves and/or sweetened cream cheese filling, dusted with confectioners sugar or drizzled with light icing. Both options will become family favorites any time of year. Have some fun participating in this virtual bake & cook-along class, and build your culinary repertoire and confidence as you learn to create a yeast dough and a sweet dough while learning to create these wonderful delightful delicacies. Choose to make one, and watch a demonstration of the other, or choose to make both. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Next Level Pierogi - Festive Fillings & DoughCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Start a new holiday tradition or build on one as you learn to create your own festive pierogi for the holidays and the whole year through. When registering for this fun filled virtual class you are signing up to learn how to make a variety of homemade doughs and a variety of fillings for the pierogi that will make your taste buds dance for joy; continue to read for details. We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. All recipes from this class will be received. Purchasing frozen pierogi will become a thing of the past and you will wonder why you had not learned how to create these delicious dumplings before. Cook-along option: you will be invited to cook-along and create a classic pierogi dough along with the instructor’s next-level potato and cheese filling, and her wonderful festive Reuben filling also. Demonstration includes: in addition to the cook-along options above, our instructor will demonstrate how she creates festive green dough, and will describe how to create a bright pink one with pure natural ingredients. She will also demonstrate how she creates additional Festive fillings including her mushroom filling with mouthwatering umami flavor, and her fun pizza filling as well. You will be able to use these techniques to create your own pierogi during the holidays or any time of year. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation for the cook-along. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors personal recipes from this class will also be received. Create a family tradition and make lasting memories in your kitchen by including your children or significant others for this amazing class. Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Note: one registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Online: Pizzas with PIZZAZZ! Detroit-Style Pan Pizza & Pizza Party FunCulinary CreationsClass takes place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS; a free on-line software. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Please have a current email on file with us. Have some fun participating in this virtual pizza cook-along class! Learn how to make your own homemade pizza with pizzazz using wonderful homemade dough a variety of ways. Experience the rave reviews from previous participants of the instructor’s pizza classes as you learn how to make your own pizzas with her step-by-step instruction. On the pizza menu for this class: family fun pizza boats, pizza party pizza twists, the very popular Detroit-style pan pizza, and an out-of-this-world pizza sauce. Three homemade pizza crusts will be used to create the pizza options for the class. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance and instruction help to ensure the process is a simple as can be. Participants can personalize their pizzas with pizzazz with toppings of their choosing. All recipes have been created by the instructor, and tested time and time again over the years, to ensure maximum flavor and ease. Choose which ones you would like to make and watch a demonstration of the others. Or, if you feel up to it, make all of them. You will receive the instructor’s personal recipe for one of the dough recipes ahead of time as it needs time to proof before the start of class. A list of ingredients will be included with the recipe that will be received at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be received. Please see note at the end of class listing for pan information. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Equipment needs: Although optional, a Detroit style pizza pan is highly recommended, as is a pizza pan with our without holes in it. We will also be using round or square cake-pans, and sheet pans as well. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.Adult Fall 22
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Tim Willcox (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Traditional French Cuisine (Demonstration Class)Culinary CreationsExperience exquisite French classics starting with French onion soup topped with toasted croutons and gruyere cheese, browned to perfection. Follow this up with Coq au Vin, tender breast of chicken sautéed with fresh pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon in a rich burgundy wine sauce served with a delicious wild rice blend and green beans amandine. You'll finish with "Crepes Suzette", this pancakes served in a delightful butter, citrus and brandy sauce. This is a demonstration class. Items are prepped by the Chef in order to get through these amazing recipes in 3 hours. Participants will assist with execution and clean up.Adult Fall 22