Taste
Ethiopian
/ Eritrean Cooking
Ethiopian / Eritrean food is light, healthy and flavorful. It can range from a little spicy to very mild, and from meat to vegetarian-friendly. 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. Supply fee of $ 20 due to the instructor at class.
◗ May 6 | W | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 45 | Northdale MS AL-A006-WS1 | Chef Mimi
NEW | Let Them Eat Cake!
Join us for an evening mixing, baking, and decorating your own charming 8-inch cake to take home and share with family, friends or co-workers. No prior decorating experience is required, and everything will be provided for you; you’ ll see that great results don’ t always need special tools. Instructor Nancy Burgeson has all sorts of clever tricks up her sleeve to show just how easy— and downright fun— baking can be!
◗ May 20 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | Roosevelt MS AL-A046-WS1 | Burgeson
NEW | Cookie Decorating – Spring Theme!
Join instructor Whitney Houge for an afternoon of cookie decorating! You’ ll be decorating six adorable spring-themed cookies using royal icing! Learn techniques and skills to expertly decorate. This is great for beginners with no experience but also has some fun intermediate tricks! Step up your cookie decorating game! When you attend class you will receive the icing and cookie recipe so you can try decorating at home too!( See photo above)
◗ Mar 31 | T | 6-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 69 | CR Family Place AL-A041-WS1 | Houge
NEW | Flaky Jamaican Meat Patties / Hand Pies
Bring the vibrant flavors of Jamaica into your kitchen and experience the warmth of the Caribbean! During this cook-along experience, you will learn to make a classic Jamaican hand pie( known as a meat patty) from the golden flaky pastry to the savory spiced meatfilling full of island-inspired flavor! You will also learn how to customize the seasoning and heat level to your taste! The best tricks for freezing and reheating will also be shared so you can enjoy these hand pies anytime.( See photo on right)
◗ Feb 28 | Sa | 4-6 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Online AL-A043-WS1 | Georgakopoulos 1
Freezer Meal Prep
Prep along with instructors Kirsten and Megan in your own kitchen to stock your freezer! As we all prep and assemble different entrees together we’ ll talk about meal planning and make ahead tips and tricks. You’ ll receive an extensive shopping list and recipe handout before class( with lots of substitutions for gluten-free, dairy-free, and meatless options) and after class a link to the recording for future reference.
◗ Jan 24 | Sa | 3-4:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Online AL-A015-WS1 | Madaus 1
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. Supply fee of $ 20 due to the instructor at class.
◗ Mar 30 | M | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 45 | Northdale MS AL-A007-WS1 | Chef Mimi
Great MN Hotdishes
The Minnesota hot dish is a one-dish supper baked in your oven using a single piece of cookware. We will use fresh ingredients and do easy preparation for a family meal or make impressive elegant company fare for friends or crowd-pleasing recipes for pot luck. Many of these hot dishes can be made ahead, chilled, then baked. We’ ll create up to 15 sensational dishes! Supply fee of $ 16 cash due to the instructor at class.
◗ Mar 20 | F | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Northdale MS AL-A034-WS1 | Severson
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.
◗ Apr 1 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 49 | Northdale MS AL-A020-WS1 | Severson
Lovely
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.
◗ Feb 25 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 55 | Northdale MS AL-A028-WS1 | Burgeson
◗ Mar 9 | M | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 55 | Northdale MS AL-A028-WS2 | Burgeson
◗ Mar 25 | W | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 55 | Northdale MS AL-A028-WS3 | Burgeson
NEW | Parent / Child 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. Supply fee of $ 20 due to the instructor at class. Price covers one parent and child.
◗ Jun 15 | M | 6:30-8:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 79 | Northdale MS AL-A011-WS1 | Chef Mimi
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