Taste
Japanese Miso Ramen from Scratch
This class is not about instant ramen. In fact, we will be making Japanese miso ramen from scratch. Then, we’ ll braise cha shu chicken and make miso broth. We will serve our ramen with marinated soft-boiled eggs and different toppings. ◗ Oct 1 | Th | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Online AL-A033-F1 | Khunisorn 1
Truffles! Chocolate Candies for All Occasions
Back by popular demand! Nancy has shown thousands of students how to make these rich, chocolatey delicacies. You will prepare one variety in class and also work with four others, with treats to sample along the way! After just one 3-hour class, you’ ll be making truffles for all those special occasions. Note that some truffles may be rolled in nuts. Each student will go home with a yummy box of chocolates. All supplies included! Optional truffle / candy kit will be available for purchase. ◗ Oct 6 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | Northdale MS AL-A029-F1 | Burgeson
NEW | Farmer’ s Market Soups Cook Along
Use that farmer’ s market produce to make satisfying soup! Join Kirsten live online to cook along— or watch and ask questions— as she prepares colorful chicken and squash soup and greens and all beet soup. She will also demonstrate a pantry-friendly Thai pumpkin soup for those times when the market is closed / you don’ t feel like going out. Recipe handout provided, and this live class is recorded so you can refer back as needed. ◗ Oct 4 | Su | 3:30-5 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Online AL-A047-F1 | Madaus 1
Savory Galette & Apple Strudel
Fall into the season with a homemade galette and strudel. In this fun, interactive online class, you’ ll learn a technique for making a pie crust from scratch, and we’ ll use 100 % butter. We’ ll turn this pie crust into a savory spinach-and-cheese galette. While the galette bakes, we’ ll make apple strudel with storebought phyllo dough. ◗ Nov 10 | T | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Online AL-A038-F1 | Khunisorn 1
Lefse
Lefse is a traditional, soft Norwegian delicacy and a treasured holiday treat in Minnesota. Gain knowledge of how to make and bake the dough. Learn the proper way to serve and store lefse. Come ready to sample your creations! This is a hands-on class. Supply fee of $ 9 cash paid to the instructor at class. ◗ Nov 21 | Sa | 9 am-12 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 49 | Northdale MS AL-A020-F1 | Severson
Scones
Scones are wedges of slightly sweet baked biscuits, waiting to be slathered with a topping. Originating in Scotland, these tasty morsels are perfectly paired with a cup of fancy coffee or tea. Together we’ ll make several varieties including lemon poppyseed, orange cranberry, and raspberry white chocolate scones. We’ ll use healthy ingredients including wheat germ and oats to boost nutrition. Supply fee of $ 17 cash paid to the instructor at class. ◗ Sep 21 | M | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Roosevelt MS AL-004-F1 | Lida
Reduce Your Food Waste with Coon Rapids Recycling Center
Did you know the average four-person US household throws away nearly 20 pounds of uneaten food per week, according to a 2025 EPA study on food waste? In this five-week course, you will learn tips and strategies you can put into place to help save you money and reduce your food waste, including meal planning with bulk purchasing in mind, food preservation strategies for smaller amounts and busy schedules, how to use more parts of the foods you buy and giving leftovers a second life. Although this is a free class, registration is required. ◗ Sep 29-Oct 27 | T | 6:30-7:30 pm 5 Sessions | Fee: $ 0 | Off-Site AL-A046-F1 | City of Coon Rapids
Simple Sauerkraut at Home
Fall is harvest time and sauerkraut is a great way to preserve cabbage. This class is a great fermentation starting point and perfect for anyone who wants an introduction to basic fermentation. Fermented foods offer gut-healing goodness when prepared in traditional methods. Includes an introduction to fermented vegetables, all the supplies to make your first batch of sauerkraut in class, step-by-step instructions, recipes for other types of sauerkraut, and three samples of different sauerkraut’ s. Supply fee of $ 20 cash paid to instructor at class. ◗ Sep 24 | Th | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Roosevelt MS AL-A023-F1 | Carpentier
Traditional Southern Cooking: A Dinner
Southern cooking has had a heavy influence from all corners of the world! Join us in creating a memorable southern-style meal that includes crab dip, traditional cheese straws, gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, buttermilk biscuits, cheese grits, pecan praline candy and traditional bread pudding with bourbon sauce. We may even add a few more recipes! Supply fee of $ 17 cash due to the instructor at class. ◗ Oct 16 | F | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Northdale MS AL-A021-F1 | Severson
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NEW | Sourdough Starter!
This hands-on sourdough class with Rachel Jordan teaches you to make fresh, homemade bread with confidence. Participants receive a sourdough starter, a dough whisk, and a spatula to keep. You’ ll mix your first loaf in class using provided ingredients to bake at home the next day. The session includes how to feed your starter and learning how to maintain it. You’ ll also get to taste sourdough bread and cookies. Please bring a food scale; all other supplies are included. Don’ t miss this journey into sourdough! ◗ Sep 21 | M | 6:15-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 79 | Oak View MS AL-A045-F1 | Jordan
◗ Dec 1 | T | 6:15-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 79 | Oak View MS AL-A045-F2 | Jordan
Perfect Pasta
Bring a ray of Italian sunshine into your kitchen by creating homemade pasta using a few basic ingredients! You can mix by hand or food processor. We’ ll use pasta machines to roll and cut but also try out rolling and cutting by hand. We’ ll cover several recipe variations including spinach pasta. Savor your fresh sauces! We’ ll spend time making a meat sauce, tomato, gorgonzola and a quick alfredo sauce to accompany the pasta. With an extensive handout with tips and techniques, you can make the perfect pasta every time! Supply fee of $ 14 cash paid to the instructor at class. ◗ Sep 18 | F | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Northdale MS AL-A032-F1 | Severson
Pad Thai
In this fun-filled class, you will be guided step-by-step by chef Mimi in recreating this classic. Known for its diverse flavor profile of sweet, salty, sour and spicy, you’ ll learn to properly prepare and build an authentic Pad Thai sauce. Perfect for entertaining, wow your friends and family at your next dinner party with your new-found signature dish! Supply fee of $ 20 due to the instructor at class. ◗ Nov 2 | M | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 45 | Northdale MS AL-A009-F1 | Asfaha