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Embark on a culinary journey to the Blue Zones with our Blue Zone Cooking Class. Explore the secrets of longevity and vibrant health through the flavors of these renowned regions where people live longer, healthier lives. Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Veggie No-meat Balls, Cornmeal Waffles, Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans With Mustard Drizzle and Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are on the menu.

Warm up and dig into the world of comfort foods! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll explore the flavors, techniques, and traditions that make comfort foods so satisfying. Baked Southern Fried Chicken, Creamy Mac and Cheese, stick-to-your-bones Chili Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Jalapeno Cornbread With Honey Butter, and Brie and Fig Jam Grilled Cheese are on the menu. 

Join us in this demonstration, hands-on, and tasting baking class for a delightful journey into the world of rich, luxurious chocolate desserts. This immersive experience is perfect for aspiring bakers, chocolate lovers, and those looking for a healthy dairy-free alternative to satisfy a sweet tooth.

You'll learn to create three indulgent chocolate masterpieces: the smooth warmth of pot de crème, the airy finesse of chocolate mousse, and the creamy richness of custard. You'll master essential techniques, understand the differences between the three desserts, learn their cooking methods, and explore their primary ingredients. You'll practice tempering eggs and baking in a bain-marie. Learn how to check for doneness and explore dairy-free alternatives to create deliciously creamy desserts.

This class will help you to develop confidence in your dessert-making abilities. Prepare for a sweet adventure—your chocolate dreams await!

We will make:

• Spiced Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme with Sugared Berries
• Silken Chocolate Mousse (vegan)
• Basic Stovetop Chocolate Custard

Join Wendy to create some of her favorite easy weeknight meals that are made in one pan on the stovetop. Wendy will show you how to make a chicken meatball skillet with orzo in a cacio e pepe sauce, creamy pork with peppers and onions in a coconut curry sauce that is great over pasta or rice, and you will satisfy your palates with broccoli rabe, sausage, and lentils using a shortcut ingredient. These meals come together quickly and are minimal mess, minimal effort, and maximum flavor.

Bored of your weekly meals at home? Join Amy Rosen to learn how to make exciting and delicious homestyle chicken dinners for your family. A fully hands-on cooking class, Amy will guide you in the preparation and cooking of chicken prepared four different ways; one sautéed, one stuffed, one baked, and one made in a cast iron pan. The flavors will entice your family to sit down to the table and enjoy eating a home cooked meal together. 

This Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), engage in a demonstration and hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to create Shrimp and Grits from scratch! Chef Laura will teach you how to make the classic Southern dish she learned years ago while living in New Orleans. We’ll guide you through the process, from selecting the freshest ingredients to perfecting the technique for creamy, decadent grits.

But that's not all! For our vegetarian friends, we’ll also provide a delicious alternative using navy beans and seasonal vegetables that capture the essence of this beloved dish without the seafood.

This low-stakes class is designed for every cook. Despite the fact that this dish comes together in less than 30 minutes, it has a showstopper presentation that makes you look like a professional. You’ll gain valuable skills, meet fellow food enthusiasts, and enjoy a delightful meal at the end of the session. Bring your appetite and your curiosity!

Menu:

• Spicy New Orleans Style Shrimp and Grits
• Vegetarian alternative: Saucy Navy Beans and Grits

Celebrate Irish heritage with Wendy as she shares her foolproof method for elevating your corned beef. Learn how to create a tender, flavorful braised corned beef that is both simple and impressive. Wendy will then guide you through making traditional colcannon, a classic Irish potato dish, reimagined with a modern twist of rich brown butter and other savory additions. To end on a sweet note, we’ll get creative and whip up a personalized leprechaun party mix, perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Each participant will take home their own custom blend to enjoy with family and friends.

Is it whisky or whiskey? Is whiskey the same as bourbon? And what’s the deal with rye? If you know the answers to these, you’re probably either a connoisseur of this fine spirit or a bartender because these distinctions can cause quite a bit of confusion for the rest of us! Come learn about (and taste) the nuances of this magical and historic spirit and where in the world the different types come from.

Join Chef Tina in this hands-on class where participants will learn how to use the most popular decorating tips to make a variety of beautiful designs with Swiss meringue buttercream. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice and hone their decorating technique before they decorate their own 6" single layer chocolate cake.

In this demonstration, hands-on, and tasting class, you'll learn how to make three delicious pasta dishes: Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage and Garlicky Broccoli Rabe, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, and Pici With Garlicky Tomato Basil Marinara.

We will begin with a discussion on how to pair different types of pasta with the appropriate sauces, along with some classic dishes that you can prepare from scratch, even on a weeknight. You will discover how to create rich, flavorful sauces from scratch that perfectly complement your pasta. Additionally, you will hand-roll pici, a shape made from a simple dough of flour and water. Master the timing of cooking both pasta and sauces to ensure everything is finished together. In groups, you'll practice cooking pasta to the ideal al dente texture and how to sauce and garnish it correctly for maximum flavor.

At the end of the class, you'll get to enjoy the delicious dishes you've prepared, complete with tips on how to replicate them at home.

Menu:

• Orecchiette With Spicy Turkey Sausage And Garlicky Broccoli Rabe
• Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
• Pici With Garlicky Tomato Basil Marinara