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California Sushi Roll ExtravaganzaFood/CookingWhen it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not, it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap / shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using crabsticks. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Ingredients / supplies in case participants wish to order or shop early for some ingredients: Sushi rice, sushi nori /seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 5-7 days before the class. Bamboo sushi rolling mat can be helpful, but not necessary. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Classic PierogiFood/CookingHave 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. Participants will receive a list of ingredients ahead of time to allow time for shopping and prep. Participants will also receive a professionally created PDF packet of the instructor’s personal recipes This class will take place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS: free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating Pierogi with you as well! Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. The groups will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged the day of the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Focaccia, Stromboli, & Calzones! OH MY!Food/CookingWhat makes a Focaccia a Focaccia, a Stromboli a Stromboli, and a Calzone a Calzone? How are they different? How are they the same? Discover the answer to these questions as you participate in this fun-filled Cook-Along Class as we dive into the world of unique Rolled & Stuffed Pizzas, and marvelous focaccia bread! Learn how to make your own homemade focaccia Bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called a Stromboli, and stuffed pizzas known as Calzones with homemade pizza dough! Experience the rave reviews from previous participants of the instructor’s pizza classes yourself as you learn how to make your own pizzas with her step-by-step instruction. Take out Pizza may just become a thing of the past! On the Menu: Stromboli (rolled / filled pizza), Calzones (stuffed pizza), wonderful Focaccia Bread, and an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD Pizza Sauce. TWO different homemade doughs will be used. One will be for the pizza options, the other for the focaccia. The instructor will provide Step-by-step guidance and instruction help to ensure the process is a simple as can be. Participants can personalize their pizzas with and focaccia bread with toppings and fillings of their choosing. All recipes have been created by the instructor, and tested time and time again over the years, to ensure maximum flavor and ease. Choose which ones you would like to make and watch a demonstration of the others or if you feel up to it, make them all! You will feel like a pro after this class and be confident enough to create all of this deliciousness time and time again. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Participants will receive a list of ingredients 5-7 days in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: A 9x13 non-stick baking pan or a larger sheet pan will be needed for the focaccia bread. Additional sheet pans will be needed for the Stromboli and the Calzones. A stand mixer is highly recommended in order to be able to make both doughs during the class. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Fun with Falafel! Falafel, Pita Pockets & DipsFood/CookingIf there were ever a combination where nutrition meets delicious and simplicity, the combination would be called “Fun with Falafel”! Experience this fun, and taste this nutritious deliciousness while participating in this virtual COOK-ALONG class! Participants will learn to create wonderful full-flavored falafel and all that is needed to make, stuff, top, and serve to enjoy them thoroughly! Follow along step- by-step, with our wonderful instructor as she guides you through the simple pleasure of creating each of the items on this “Fun with Falafel” menu! On the Menu: Falafel (will NOT be deep fried but just as amazing!), delicious homemade pita-pocket bread, yogurt tahini sauce, and a marvelous hummus! We will also discover options on how to stuff, top and serve these unique bites of goodness. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Homemade Gnocchi Meal! Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Chicken & Homemade BreadFood/CookingGnocchi: Bite-sized tender soft pillows of pasta-ish goodness. Very versatile with the ability to take on the flavor of added goodness creating mouthwatering meals that will become favorites in your family’s dinner rotation. This may just sound too good to be true. Not only is this all true, but gnocchi are even simpler to make than other fresh pasta options! During this fun filled class, participants will learn how to create these little morsels of goodness, then turn them into a scrumptious meal the instructor has created called Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Chicken, and make a wonderful loaf of fresh bread as well! Have some fun participating in this virtual Cook-Along class as we dive into the world of gnocchi! Follow along step-by-step, with our wonderful instructor as she guides you through the simple pleasure of creating these delicious tender bites of goodness. Then follow along and create a wonderful meal with them that will have your family asking for more! Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Instant Pot® Carnitas, Classic Chili & Homemade Potato RollsFood/CookingHave some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! We will be creating two amazingly satisfying classic savory meals that would typically take HOURS upon HOURS to create in a fraction of the time using the wonderful appliance called the Instant Pot®; an electric pressure / multi-cooker. Two Instant Pot® dishes will be created during this class. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you have a second Instant Pot® on hand, and want to make both, please do! On the Menu: We will be making Carnitas; a Latin American-style taco with a smokey BBQ flavor, and a Classic Chili. We will also quick-pickle some red onions to be enjoyed with the Carnitas, and bake some amazing potato dinner rolls from scratch to be enjoyed with the chili. All delicious recipes created by the instructor that are made with ingredients that are probably already on hand. Experience how these culinary creations are made in a fraction of the time, and how they are taken to another level, using the Instant Pot®, and increase your confidence in using this amazing appliance! Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating these dishes with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor and interact with other participants as you cook-along. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Participants will receive a list of ingredients roughly 5 to 7 days in advance of the class to allow time for shopping. Participants will also receive a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes in PDF format. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. The groups will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Mac Attack, & No-Churn Ice CreamFood/CookingHow often have you taken a bite of a one of America’s favorite double stacked burgers with that special sauce, served under the golden arches and wondered how it was made or if you could ever make one of your own? Well this class will answer that question for you and you will wonder no more. Have some fun participating in this virtual cook-along class and join Tess as she shares her secrets to creating this mouthwatering goodness in your own kitchen! Tess has kept MANY cooking secrets from even her closest family members for MANY years. One of these secrets has been her Copycat Big Mac special sauce and all that she puts into creating that fast food experience for her family at home! All that have partaken in this magic say that she has taken that experience and turned it into a healthy gourmet version that has often resulted in people inviting themselves over! Many have tried to create this sauce, but have not been able to match the taste, texture, consistency and flare that Tess will share. Learn how to create this magic at home and experience this for yourself. But SHHHHHHH!!! This secret recipe is only being shared with participants of this class! Remember, it IS a SECRET after all! On the Menu: Homemade sesame seed buns, delicious patties, secrete special sauce, and homemade no-churn ice cream! Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants, and increase your confidence in using your air fryer. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. The groups will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Mediterranean MezzeFood/CookingThe 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. Similar to charcuterie boards, Mediterranean families have been creating charcuterie TABLES for generations consisting of a variety of Mezze items. Now YOU TOO can WOW and DAZZLE your family or guests with a delicious full-flavored mouthwatering Mediterranean Mezze meal that will have everyone asking for more! On the mezze menu: Mediterranean Kebabi; full flavored / seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek Drizzle Dressing, Tiropitakia; Phyllo wrapped savory cheese triangles, accompanied by Tzatziki; Savory Greek Yogurt Dip, and homemade Greek white bean dip or hummus, in addition to homemade Pita Bread! This variety of skewers, phyllo wraps, dips, and pita bread make for a beautiful presentation! Learn how to make, wrap, present, and plate these delicious wonders with a wonderful Greek Salad! Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along with Tess to create a mouthwatering memorable meal. Participants will receive a list of ingredients roughly 5 to 7 days in advance of the class to allow time for shopping. Participants will also receive a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes in PDF format. This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. The groups will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other on their cooking journey. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
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Starting SoonValentine Strawberry (Rolls) & Chocolate Dreams: Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls, & Kit Kat No-Bake CheesecakeFood/CookingValentines Day, synonymous with Strawberries and Chocolate gifted as an expression of love... Learn to make two dreamy mouthwatering sweets to share or give to your sweetheart, family, friends or loved ones on Valentines Day this year! During this class, you will learn to make the most wonderful Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls with billowy soft dough and homemade strawberry sauce, drizzled with glaze and chocolate, and a luscious dreamy Kit-Kat No-Bake Cheesecake topped with a velvety chocolate ganache! Make them to share, or better yet, create memories by learning to create these sweets with your children or significant others. They are sure to become family favorites for any time of the year, but fondly remembered on Valentine’s Day! Similar to her Copycat Cinnabon Recipe, the instructor has kept her Strawberry Cream Cheese Roll recipe a secret for MANY years and has decided to share it for the first time with those that register for this class! She shares her secret for creating her wonderfully soft melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese dough full of sweet flavor, and her versatile strawberry sauce. Anyone who is lucky to taste them will love these billowy, luscious, fruity, gooey, rolls topped with wonderful drizzle and chocolate. Also, if interested, learn how to create a rich velvety chocolaty dessert known as Kit Kat Cheesecake as the strawberry rolls are rising! It is a no-bake dessert, so requires some secret finessing, to ensure the filling sets. The instructor will share her method for stabilizing the filling so that it stays velvety and sets up so that slick slices are created with every cut without loosing its shape or collapsing! Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you bake-along with Tess to create her melt-in-your-mouth Strawberry Cream Cheese Rolls, and have some fun creating the Kit Kat Cheesecake too! BUT Shhhhh!!!!! Remember, Tess is only sharing her secrets to participants of this class! Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, or on Microsoft TEAMS; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: A 9x11 rectangular baking pan or glass baking dish will be needed for the rolls, and a 7 or 8 inch spring form pan (preferably 8 inch) will be needed to create the cheesecake for this class Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure for this class. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 1 day after the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Winter/Spring 22-23
