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Summer Snacks & Sippers
Join Kirsten from her home kitchen in this live online cooking class as she demonstrates a variety of recipes to brighten up your summer , including quick air fryer vegetable-forward seasonal snacks plus a blueberryginger shrub and rosemary lemon syrup to liven up your warm weather libations . Extensive handout with additional recipes included . Class is recorded so you can watch when you ’ re able to or cook along at your convenience .
◗ May 15 | W | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Online AL-1C69-S1 | Madaus 1
NEW | Pad Thai
In this fun-filled and hands-on class , you will be guided step-by-step in recreating this classic known for its diverse flavor profile of sweet , salty , sour and spicy on to properly prepare and build the flavor profile of an authentic Pad Thai sauce . Perfect for entertaining , wow your friends and family at your next dinner party with your new-found signature dish !
◗ Feb 15 | Th | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C55-W1 | Asfaha
◗ Apr 25 | Th | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C55-S1 | Asfaha
NEW | Let ’ s Decorate !
Nancy has taught over 15,000 students how to decorate and make lovely desserts . Students will have a super fun evening learning the “ tricks of the trade .” Bring along any baking questions or baking problems that you may have had and learn many helpful hints to solve those issues . Beautiful desserts do not have to be timeconsuming or hard to make , and best of all , you will leave class with a beautiful box of treats that you created yourself . No prior experience necessary .
◗ Apr 9 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 45 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C89-S1 | Burgeson
Homemade Kolackys
Kolackys are delicious sweet rolls , filled with various fruit fillings . This wellknown Bohemian bun features a buttery rich roll dough . Make the dough from scratch and enjoy rolling it out and filling the kolackys with a variety of fillings . You will receive an assortment of recipes to try at home , including some from Montgomery , known as the Kolacky Capital ! This is an interactive class with demonstrations and lots of hands-on and lots of eating ! Supply fee of $ 16 cash due instructor at class .
◗ May 8 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 | Northdale MS AL-1C66-S1 | Lida
Scandinavian Gourmet Dinner
From the countries of Sweden , Norway , Denmark and Finland , you will create an assortment of superb entrees and desserts balanced with a soup and salad , but no lutefisk ! Recipes include apple-stuffed pork loin , Swedish meatballs , salmon with dill and lemon , cold-poached salmon , carrot casserole , spinach soup , pineapple beet salad and cheese sticks . Desserts include rice pudding , toska cake , Finnish nut logs , raspberry ribbons , oatmeal wafers and a famous fruit soup ! Supply fee of $ 17 cash paid to instructor at class .
◗ Apr 24 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C58-S1 | Severson
Handmade Pasta & Sauce
In this hands-on cooking class , learn the time-honored art of creating pasta from scratch . Mimi will teach you how to throw together the perfect pasta dough , as well as how to roll and slice it into noodles . Learn to make a sauce to smother your freshly-made noodles — a rich and satisfying homemade dish . Pair it with a fresh seasonal garden salad to balance out the meal .
◗ Jan 25 | Th | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C64-W1 | Asfaha
◗ Apr 11 | Th | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C64-S1 | Asfaha
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Tantalizing Thai Cuisine ( Participation )
You ’ ll begin by preparing Vietnamese summer rolls served with both hoisin and peanut sauce for dipping . Vietnamese spring rolls are made with pork , chicken , and glass noodles stuffed in rice paper , fried crispy , and served with the classic nuoc cham for dipping . You ’ ll then prepare Pad Thai blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles using chicken , eggs , chilies , garlic , basil , scallions , bean sprouts , sesame oil , lemon and crushed red pepper flakes . For dessert , refreshing Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream .
◗ May 15 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Champlin Park HS AL-1C81-S1 | Sandino
home / DIY
Backyard Chickens for Beginners
Did you know chickens are omnivores , great composters , eat insects and make excellent pets ? Learn flock-starting basics and how to maintain a healthy flock . Topics include breed selection , brooding , coop options and general care . Learn how easy it is to get started with your chicks ! Instructor Tom Tidrick has over 30 years of poultry experience .
◗ Mar 19 | T | 6-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2C10-W1 | Tidrick
Chimney
and Fireplace Maintenance
Learn the importance of regular chimney sweeps and inspections of chimneys and fireplaces , especially if used for fires . Information will be shared about repairs and installation of chimney caps by a former chimney sweep with 35 years of experience .
◗ Feb 7 | W | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2C12-W1 | Miller