Cooking - Lifelong Learning
| Sean's Surprise: We Don't Even Know What He's Cooking! — NEW | COOK CN23C-01 |
OK, this class shows a lot of trust in the
creativity and skill of one of our favorite
chef 's, Sean Kelly, Executive Chef at Arcadia
Brewing Company. If you've enjoyed Sean's
classes before then we invite you to join us
again; if you've never been to one of Sean's
cooking classes then you won't want to miss
this one! Here's the plan: Sean's going to the
market the day of class and selecting whatever
looks fresh and tasty; then he's coming
to class to prepare dishes for you—mystery
dishes that's true, but we guarantee they will
be delicious! So, if you're an adventurous
diner and you enjoy great food you really
must join us for this brand new approach to
a cooking class! Workshop fee includes all
food items, recipes and tasting samples.
COOK CN23C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 2/2/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
COOK CN23C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 2/2/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
| For Chocolate Lovers! — NEW | COOK CD13B-01 |
Chocoholics rejoice, are you ready to try
something new this Valentine's Day? Get
ready to prepare these fabulous and fun
appetizers and desserts for the romantic and
romantic-at-heart! As you sit back and relax,
Joanna will demonstrate how to prepare delicious
finger foods that will earn rave reviews
at your next party for two (or more). You'll
also experience a sexy chocolate fondue and
learn how to pair the right wine with those
Valentine's Day chocolates, too. If you're
one of the many chocolate lovers for whom
dessert and chocolate are synonymous, this
class will be the greatest thing since, well,
the invention of chocolate! Workshop fee
includes all food items, recipes and tasting
samples.
COOK CD13B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 2/7/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $35
COOK CD13B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 2/7/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $35
| Special Event Cupcakes | COOK CL21C-01 |
Why make a cake, when you can make
an amazing display of the hottest dessert
trend: cupcakes! In this hands-on class you'll
learn all the techniques to make amazing
little cakes for Valentine's Day, weddings,
wedding and baby showers, birthdays, and
other special events. We'll provide everything
you need, just bring yourself and your
willingness to try something new and fun.
Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes
and tasting samples.
COOK CL21C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Monday • 2/13/12 • 6-9 pm
Instructor: D. McMillon
Fee: $35
COOK CL21C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Monday • 2/13/12 • 6-9 pm
Instructor: D. McMillon
Fee: $35
| The Great Garlic Caper — NEW | COOK CA10C-01 |
Sean's at it again, and this time he's taking
you on a great garlic caper! Garlic not
only tastes wonderful and adds a special
depth and flavor to food; it's also one of the
healthiest herbs we can eat. It provides antiinflammatory,
anti-bacterial, and anti-viral
benefits. Plus, it also contains important
minerals that boost cardiac health and your
immune system. Actually, in this class the
health benefits aren't as important as the
delicious garlic creations that Sean has in
store for you--amazing pesto, gremolata,
heavenly mashed potatoes, perfect roasted
garlic, plus much more. You'll learn about
different varieties of garlic and how you can
use this nutritional, flavor-packed herb in
lots of ways. Garlic isn't just for warding off
vampires anymore! Workshop fee includes
all food items, recipes and tasting samples.
COOK CA10C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 2/15/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
COOK CA10C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 2/15/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
| Mama Mia! Fresh Italian Pasta & Sauces | COOK CA10C-02 |
Do you love Italian food? We do, and this
demonstration cooking class has everything
you need to know to make a healthy, fresh
and delicious Italian meal for your family.
We'll show you how to make fresh pasta and
then we'll use a variety of fresh ingredients to
create simple and tasty sauces to accompany
the al dente pasta. Lighten up for spring and
summer while still enjoying delicious Italian
dishes! Cheese stuffed ravioli with sage
butter sauce, roasted garlic spaghetti with
fresh marinara sauce, pappardelle puttanesca...
with a fresh salad and fresh-baked
bread you'll have the perfect meal—for a
weeknight or a special occasion. Join us and
get ready to fall in love with fresh all over
again. Workshop fee includes all food items,
recipes and tasting samples.
COOK CA10C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 3/1/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
COOK CA10C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 3/1/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
| Creative Cookie Decorating — NEW | COOK CL21C-02 |
Creative cookie decorating, and we don't
mean gingerbread men or holiday Santa
cookies, is a great skill when it's time for
a special celebration and you want to give
a personal gift from the heart. Decorative
oversized cookies, like the ones sold at the
mall, are all the rage right now and this
new class will ensure your cookies are both
beautiful and appreciated. Join us for this
hands-on class to learn the basic techniques
of outlining, filling and decorating cookies
that will take your cookies from tasty but
ho-hum to delicious, fabulous works of art!
Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes
and tasting samples.
COOK CL21C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Monday • 3/12/12 • 6-9 pm
Instructor: D. McMillon
Fee: $29 (includes materials)
COOK CL21C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Monday • 3/12/12 • 6-9 pm
Instructor: D. McMillon
Fee: $29 (includes materials)
| Real Men Wear Aprons: Guys in the Kitchen — NEW | COOK CN23C-02 |
Whether you're a single guy who's tired
of take-out or a guy with a special woman
that you'd like to impress, in this new class
you'll discover quick, no-frills ideas that will
turn you into a kitchen master! Do real men
cook? Of course they do—from the great
chefs of France to the diners, drive-ins and
dives short order cooks—real men have been
preparing manly dishes for centuries. Join
Chef Sean as he shares easy and quick meals
that taste great—hearty meat and potatoes
dishes, bacon beyond the burger, and even
desserts that will impress. Big in taste and
small in effort; these dishes are great tasting
with no fancy techniques required, and
you can buy all the ingredients you'll need
at the grocery store. Grab your best bud and
join Sean as you learn easy recipes that taste
great! Workshop fee includes all food items,
recipes and tasting samples.
COOK CN23C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 3/14/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $39
COOK CN23C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 3/14/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $39
| Gluten & Dairy-Free Cooking | COOK CG16B-01 |
The gluten-free diet is a new nutritional
buzzword to promote the health of the intestines,
but for many people it's not a choice…
it's a lifestyle. If you've been told to avoid
gluten and dairy containing foods then
you've come to realize that it can be a challenge.
In this class we'll demonstrate a variety
of recipes that are tasty and both gluten- and
dairy-free. No longer will you be confused
by the need to eat gluten- and dairy-free, and
we're here to show you how. Workshop fee
includes all food items, recipes and tasting
samples.
COOK CG16B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 3/15/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $ 35
COOK CG16B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 3/15/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $ 35
| Artisan Cheese Making: Mozzarella & Ricotta — NEW | COOK CH17C-01 |
In this new, hands-on class, you'll learn how
to take one gallon of milk and make the best
mozzarella you have ever tasted! There is no
special equipment needed and with 5 simple
ingredients, you will never buy store-bought
mozzarella again. In the spirit of not wasting
anything, discover how to use the leftover
whey and a bit of cream to make the most
heavenly ricotta cheese! You'll leave class
with these two fresh cheeses and you can
keep the success of your fabulous Margherita
pizza and luscious lasagna a secret—only
you will know that your homemade cheese
makes all the difference in your dishes!
Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes
and tasting samples.
COOK CH17C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 3/29/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: G. Colles
Fee: $39 (includes materials)
COOK CH17C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 3/29/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: G. Colles
Fee: $39 (includes materials)
| Cake Decorating Basics — NEW | COOK CL21C-03 |
In this new class you will learn the basics
for decorating a sheet cake; why pay the
bakery when you can create an amazing,
personalized cake yourself? You'll get handson
experience in how to keep crumbs out
of your icing and how to ice your cake to
a smooth, creamy finish. Then we'll show
you how to put a floral design on your cake,
add a message and create a shell border.
Whether for a birthday party, holiday event,
or just because, with advice from our expert
cake designer you will soon be wowing your
friends and family with beautifully designed
cakes! Workshop fee includes all food items,
recipes and tasting samples.
COOK CL21C-03 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Monday • 4/9/12 • 6-9 pm
Instructor: D. McMillon
Fee: $39 (includes materials)
COOK CL21C-03 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Monday • 4/9/12 • 6-9 pm
Instructor: D. McMillon
Fee: $39 (includes materials)
| Throw a Crostini/Bruschetta Party! — NEW | COOK CA10B-01 |
Join us to learn how a simple piece of toasted
bread can become an amazing variety of
no-mess finger foods. There is an endless
array of toppings that can be healthy and
nutritional, or decidedly decadent, depending
on your mood and your guests. From
rustic to fancy, we'll create a variety of crostini/
bruschetta that you can prepare ahead
of time, so you can enjoy your party, too!
Imagine crostini with gorgonzola, caramelized
onions and fig jam; or smoked salmon
with herbed cheese and capers, or a simple
sundried tomato tapenade with mushrooms
and roasted peppers...mmm, you'll be the
star of your next party when you share these
easy to make treats! Workshop fee includes
all food items, recipes and tasting samples.
COOK CA10B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 4/10/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $39
COOK CA10B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 4/10/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $39
| Vegetarian One Pot Meals | COOK CE14B-01 |
Are you ready to reduce your time in the
kitchen while making sure your family has a
healthy meal at dinnertime? In this demonstration
cooking class you will get wonderful
ideas on how to make several dishes using
whole grains and vegetables that are simple
and a hit with the whole family. Packed with
nutrients and high in fiber, whole grains are
a must for a healthy, balanced diet. And these
"good carbs" can be really tasty, too! Join the
author of a vegetarian cookbook, and get
expert tips on preparing delicious side dishes
and one-pot whole meals featuring a variety
of whole grains like short-grain brown rice,
millet, quinoa and barley. Workshop fee
includes all food items, recipes and tasting
samples.
COOK CE14B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 4/11/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $29
COOK CE14B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 4/11/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $29
| Salsa Smackdown! | COOK CO24B-01 |
Salsa is great on chips, but did you know
that it can be a key ingredient in many main
dishes? In this class we'll go beyond chips
and salsa as you learn how to use common
fruits and vegetables to create a tempting
array of salsas, and we'll even throw in a delicious
guacamole, too. Come hungry because
you'll be sampling these amazing creations!
Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes
and tasting samples. Ole`!
COOK CO24B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 4/12/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: E. Quiñones
Fee: $35
COOK CO24B-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 4/12/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: E. Quiñones
Fee: $35
| Asian Cuisine: Cook Easy & Eat Well the Eastern Way — NEW | COOK CI18C-01 |
What has made the 5,000 year-old Eastern
dietary philosophy so hip and now? It's a
holistic and thoughtful approach that makes
more sense than ever in our hectic modern
life. But most of all it is food that is healthful
and delicious! You can make Chinese and
Asian-fusion dishes too, and we'll show you
how. You'll also learn about the Eastern way
of "nourishing your life" that leads to a lean
body and long healthy life. Workshop fee
includes all food items, recipes and tasting
samples.
COOK CI18C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 4/17/12 • 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: K. Chamberlain
Fee: $39
COOK CI18C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 4/17/12 • 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: K. Chamberlain
Fee: $39
| Ultimate Burger Creations — NEW | COOK CK20C-01 |
Are you a person who roams through cities
you visit looking for the Ultimate Burger?
Come and spend the evening with our favorite
chef who will give you all the tips needed
for achieving burger nirvana. If you are
interested in fine-tuning your cooking skills,
getting some excellent recipes and sharing
some time with like-minded burger addicts,
then this is the class for you! Tonight's repertoire
will include: the ultimate beef burger
with special burger sauce; turkey shiitake
burger with caramelized onions and gruyere
cheese; Moroccan lamb burger with tomatoes,
feta, and olive tapenade; smoked salmon
burger with arugula, pickled onions and
preserved lemon aioli and a bacon studded
buffalo burger with blue cheese and horseradish
sauce. You will never need to scour
big cities for the ultimate burger again...you'll
be able to make your own! Workshop fee
includes all food items, recipes and tasting
samples.
COOK CK20C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 4/19/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $39
COOK CK20C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 4/19/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $39
| Pucker Up! Lemon Dishes You'll Love — NEW | COOK CE14B-02 |
Lemon is one of those flavors you either
love, or you don't...but if you do, then you
won't want to miss this fun new class that
pays homage to the lovely lemon! Lemons
are abundant all year round, but there's
something "summery" about this distinct
flavor and Chef Joanna is here to share new
and interesting ways to add a zingy touch to
everyday dishes. How about red lentil and
lemon soup, scallion and citrus couscous,
or citrus honey glazed baby carrots? These
dishes, plus many more, will be demonstrated
in this new class...pucker up and join
us to discover new ways to use lemon in zesty
recipes!
COOK CE14B-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 4/24/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $39
COOK CE14B-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 4/24/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $39
| Shrimp Mania! — NEW | COOK CB11C-01 |
Here's a fun new class that will provide you
with lots of new, easy and exotically flavored
recipes for the much loved shrimp. We will
be working with only the best shrimp to
create a delicious meal. Salt and pepper wok
fried shrimp; grilled shrimp on sugar cane
with spicy dipping sauce; coconut shrimp
with tomato chutney; grilled shrimp cocktail
with mango sauce; corn chowder with spicy
shrimp salad; and rigatoni with shrimp pesto
and cherry tomatoes. Always popular in the
summer months, shrimp is great for entertaining
and Sean is here to share easy ways to
prepare and enjoy it.
COOK CB11C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 4/26/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
COOK CB11C-01 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 4/26/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
| Spring/Summer Salads & Delicious Dressings — NEW | COOK CE14B-03 |
The days are getting a little longer and we're
getting tired of deep winter comfort foods—
it's time to lighten up your meals with amazing
ideas for fresh salads and delicious dressings!
Salads are terrific for any meal, on the
side or as the meal. They come together in
minutes and by simply varying the produce,
the protein and the dressing you can make
it as simple or complex as you want. Join us
in this demonstration class for some great
ideas on using fresh and flavorful produce
to create wonderful and delicious salads.
Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes
and tasting samples.
COOK CE14B-03 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 5/1/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $39
COOK CE14B-03 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Tuesday • 5/1/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: J. Phelps
Fee: $39
| Pork is King: Discover the Other White Meat — NEW | COOK CK20C-02 |
Think summer, think pork, and we'll bet
baby back ribs popped into your head! In this
new class you'll discover a variety of rubs and
sauces that will jazz up those old backyard
grill ribs, plus we're here to show you more
amazing ways to cook with "the other white
meat." Chef Sean will bring a gourmet touch
to pork chops, top loin, and even bacon! If it's
time to bring a new approach to your pork
recipes you won't want to miss this class.
COOK CK20C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 5/3/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
COOK CK20C-02 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Thursday • 5/3/12 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: S. Kelly
Fee: $45
| Explore the Raw Food Trend with Tasty Cuisine | COOK CE14B-04 |
Does the prospect of entering the world of
raw food cuisine seem inviting yet intimidating?
Eating raw is not a new practice;
however, eating raw foods that are enticing,
exciting and easy to make is a novel concept.
Join us to learn step-by-step all the tools you
will need to embark on your own rewarding
raw food adventure where heat is out and
taste is in. Getting the recommended nine
servings of fruits and vegetables a day has
never been so delicious and easy! Workshop
fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting
samples.
COOK CE14B-04 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 5/9/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $39
COOK CE14B-04 — Use this course number to register (click here).
Wednesday • 5/9/12 • 6-8 pm
Instructor: D. Inman
Fee: $39
