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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 ! 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 . This class will take place on Zoom or Microsoft Teams .
◗ April 29 | Sa | 4-6 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 | Online AL077-1C57-S1 | Georgakopoulos 1
Kolaches are one of Czechoslovakia ’ s national pastries and these doughy treats are traditionally filled with fruit mixtures such as apricot , cottage cheese , poppy seed or prune . We will make variations in class and taste samples . Plan to take home an assortment to share ! Recipes to take home will be included . Supply fee of $ 15 cash paid to instructor at class .
◗ May 13 | Sa | 9 am-1 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Northdale MS AL077-1C51-Su1 | Severson
Come explore the world of sushi as you create this Japanese delicacy yourself . We ’ ll begin by preparing the coveted sushi rice , then you ’ ll learn the art of “ nigirisushi ”( hand molded rice ) topped with shrimp , unagi , and ahi tuna . You ’ ll then learn how to prepare “ maki-sushi ” using a bamboo mat to roll rice with various fillings in and around Nori ( seaweed sheets ). Options and accompaniments will include surimi , cucumber , avocado , cream cheese , teriyaki chicken , tempura onions , spicy mayo , eel sauce , wasabi , pickled ginger and soy sauce . This is a participation class .
◗ May 9 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Champlin Park HS AL077-1C61-Su1 | Sandino
/ Eritrean Cooking
Ethiopian / Eritrean food is light , healthy and flavorful . It can range from a little spicy to very mild , and from meat to vegetarianfriendly . Discover new cooking techniques , exotic spices and ways to easily pair them with your daily ingredients like beans , lentils and vegetables , meat sautéed with flavored butter , ghee and healthy oils . Bring containers to take home leftovers . This is a hands-on cooking class .
◗ May 2 | T | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 55 | Champlin Park HS AL077-1C55-Su1 | Asfaha
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 .
◗ Apr 25 | Th | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 55 | Champlin Park HS AL077-1C54-S1 | Asfaha
Join instructor Shreya Shah in making three authentic Indian dishes ! On the menu will be Aloo paratha ( whole wheat dough stuffed with a mixture of spices and potatoes rolled out and cooked on a griddle ) and Yogurt Raita ( grated carrots , cucumber and spices that are blended in yogurt ) to be served with Aloo paratha . Finally , you ’ ll make authentic Indian tea !
◗ May 4 | Th | 6 pm-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 | Champlin Park HS AL077-1C59-Su1 | Shah
| Vegetarian Indian Street Food !
It ’ s time for some Indian street food ! Learn how to make two variations of Pav Bhaji ( vegetable with bread ). The first utilizes a variety of vegetables that are cooked with spices and served on a bun and the second is vegetable pulao , a rice dish .
◗ May 25 | Th | 6 pm-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 | Champlin Park HS AL077-1C60-Su1 | Shah
Free classes for adults !
Metro North Adult Basic Education ( ABE ) offers free classes for adults who enroll in one of our programs .
• Learn English ( ESL )
• Earn a high school diploma
• Prepare for the GED test
• Study for United States citizenship
• Build basic skills in math , reading , and writing
• Gain basic computer skills
• Prepare for post-secondary
• Develop workplace skills
Classes are offered days and evenings at various locations and online . All classes are taught by professional teachers .