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NEW | The Art of Carnitas & Homemade Tortillas
Pictured above. Learn to make tender multi-cooker carnitas during this live chef-led interactive cookalong experience. Participants will also prepare flour and corn tortillas from scratch along with quick-pickled red onions. A hands-on cook-along designed for all skill levels. ◗ Oct 3 | Sa | 4-6:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Online AL-A031-F1 | Georgakopoulos 1
Mexican Tamales
Nothing can beat homemade tamales. They are delicious and fun to make. Particularly during the holiday season, friends and family gather to assemble tamales. It is a magical moment where we create a memory of the tamales experience. We will be making chicken mole tamales and black bean chipotle tamales. We’ ll also make Mexican manchamanteles mole from scratch. ◗ Dec 8 | T | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Online AL-A030-F1 | Khunisorn 1
Holiday Treats
Come ready to bake and take home 10 dozen cookies and candies to enjoy this holiday season. You will be working in stations, each making a different treat. There will be a great variety for you to share with family and friends! This is a hands-on class. Allergy note: All treats may be in contact with nuts, dairy and wheat products. Bring containers. Supply fee of $ 30 cash paid to instructor at class. ◗ Dec 1 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | STEP AL-A001-F1 | Decker
◗ Dec 3 | Th | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | STEP AL-A001-F2 | Decker
◗ Dec 8 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | STEP AL-A001-F3 | Decker
◗ Dec 10 | Th | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | STEP AL-A001-F4 | Decker
◗ Dec 15 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | STEP AL-A001-F5 | Decker
◗ Dec 17 | Th | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | STEP AL-A001-F6 | Decker
Biscotti
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With its Italian legacy, biscotti is a tasty cookie-like treat available at trendy coffee bars. Biscotti means twice-baked and that’ s how it acquires its hard chewy texture. These delicious snacks keep well and are generally low-calorie! We’ ll make and sample almond biscotti, double chocolate biscotti and pecan biscotti. Leave with recipes and the knowhow to easily bake at home! Supply fee of $ 17 cash paid to the instructor at class. ◗ Nov 17 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Roosevelt MS AL-A005-F1 | Lida
Fearless Fermentation
Fermented foods are beneficial to our health yet can be intimidating to make at home. While there is a degree of unpredictability with fermentation, once you get the hang of it there is so much possibility with seasonal ingredients and local flavors! Discover simple tricks and key techniques that will yield successful ferments and help you save money in the process. ◗ Oct 26 | M | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-A024-F1 | Carpentier
NEW | Fondue Fun!
Any time is the right time for fondue – with family, guests or as a party! We will create fondues from around the world: traditional cheese, classic swiss cheese, beef bourguignonne, crab, blue cheese and tempura. Of course we’ ll dunk delectable tidbits of fruit, cake or brownies in wonderful dessert fondues – flavored chocolate fondues plus butterscotch fondue and we’ ll make a variety of sauces and dips to round out the menu. Supply fee of $ 15 cash due to the instructor at class. ◗ Nov 6 | F | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Northdale MS AL-A027-F1 | Severson
Krumkake, Pizzelle, Sandbakkels & Rosettes
Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, krumkakes made with cream, butter and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. Italian pizzelles are baked on top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or can also be flavored with vanilla. The chewy, almond Swedish sandbakkels are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, you’ ll master deep fried rosettes – paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Expect great recipes plus many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Bring containers to bring your cookies home. Supply fee of $ 14 cash paid to the instructor at class. ◗ Dec 11 | F | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Northdale MS AL-A022-F1 | Severson
Homemade Egg Rolls & Samosas
In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mimi, participants learn that restaurant quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas and dipping sauces in class. Bring containers to take home leftovers. All supplies included. ◗ Oct 14 | W | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | Northdale MS AL-A007-F1 | Asfaha
NEW | Festive Mediterranean Mezze Charcuterie Board!
The word“ mezze” refers to what we all know as finger foods and dips. Many Mediterranean meals consist of a variety of“ mezze” items that come together creating the most wonderful flavors, tastes and textures. Learn how to bring warmth, color, and the flavors of the Mediterranean to your fall and winter gatherings with this festive cook-along class. Chef Tess will guide you through creating a stunning mezze-style charcuterie board, perfect for sharing or seasonal entertaining any time of year. ◗ Dec 12 | Sa | 4-6:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 55 | Online AL-A036-F1 | Georgakopoulos 1
Marvelous Macarons
Perfect for any occasion— baby showers, graduations, weddings, birthdays, and more. You will be the talk at the party with these beautiful, delectable treats! You will learn how to make, bake, fill, and decorate them in different flavors, colors, and fillings. Each student leaves with a lovely box of finished macarons. All supplies included! ◗ Sep 17 | Th | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 55 | Northdale MS AL-A028-F1 | Burgeson
◗ Sep 30 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 55 | Northdale MS AL-A028-F2 | Burgeson
Mile High Apple Pie
Fall is in the air! With that comes apple season. This is the time of year to make the very best apple pie. If you say,“ I can’ t make pies” then this class is for you. Nancy will take you through all the steps, from making a crust, to preparing all the filling for your pie using the freshest apples. You will be surprised how easy it is! Each student will leave class with a hot apple pie to share with family and friends. Boxes will be provided. Please bring a rolling pin, if you have one. ◗ Oct 20 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | Northdale MS AL-A019-F1 | Burgeson
◗ Nov 5 | Th | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | Roosevelt MS AL-A019-F1 | Burgeson
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