Cooking Classes - Descriptions
(In Alphabetical Order)

These are the basic descriptions of our cooking classes. Scheduled cooking classes may vary. Please check our cooking class calendar for specific details.
 

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All Things Mozzarella

One of our most popular classes!  Discover the secret to making mozzarella cheese right in your own home.  You even get a piece of curd to take home to practice. 

This class will focus on the technique and then we will layer it in a Tomato Caprese Salad with a wonderful Balsamic Dressing with golden raisins, make Panini sandwiches and a simple stovetop Vegetable Lasagna.  For the Panini, we will learn to roast red peppers and make a basil pesto.  The fresh mozzarella will also be tossed into an Arugula Salad with tomatoes and our best Balsamic Vinaigrette.  You will also learn how simple the salad dressing is to prepare.

For dessert, Pear Crisp with Amaretti Topping and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.  It doesn’t get better than that.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Celebrate Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents bring your grandchildren and learn how to make some delicious brunch foods. Then enjoy a nice dining experience after the prep with your grandchild and new found friends.

We’ll make:

• Scrambled Green Eggs and Ham

• Brown Sugared Bacon Strips

• Corn Muffins

• Pretty Butter Pats

• Fruit Salad with favorites like Strawberries and Bananas, and new ones like Mango and Carambola.

• Crème Brule Bread Pudding

Hands-on cooking class with brunch.
 

Comfort Foods Redux

Familiar favorites made lighter.

• Seafood Chowder with Sautéed Corn and Peppers

• Swedish Meatballs

• Classic Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

• Country Fried Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Company's Coming

Entertain in style with these special favorite dishes. (They will really make you look good in the kitchen!)

• Spicy Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken

• Creamy Spinach and Penne Pasta

• Balsamic Steak with Strawberries and Gorgonzola

• Savory Steamed Kale

• Dessert - To Be Decided

Hands-on cooking class with meal.


Couples Cook French
Date Night Dinner Party

A great night out, you will learn to make 2 amazing dinners that you’ll enjoy making together at home for years to come.  In this class, we journey to France to make our delicious dinner selections.

• Fried Oysters on the Half Shell

• Mixed Green Salad with a classic French Vinaigrette, topped with warmed Goat Cheese crusted with Herbs D ‘Province.

• Chicken Francaise

• Steak au Poivre

• Gruyere and Leek Tart

• Roasted Asparagus

• Cream Puffs with Easy Pastry Cream and Mixed Berries

Hands-on cooking class with dinner.
 

Date Night - Paris

No need to take the Concord to Paris for a lovely French Dinner Party. 

A great night out - you will learn to make two amazing dinners that you’ll enjoy preparing together at home for years to come.

• Fried Oysters on the Half Shell

• Mixed Green Salad, with Classic French Vinaigrette, Topped with Warmed  Herb Crusted Goat Cheese

• Steak Au Poive

• Classic Chicken Francaise,

• Potato Parsnip Galette

• Smashed Peas

• Cream Puffs with Easy Pastry Cream, Chocolate Ganache and Mixed Berries

 Hands-on cooking class with meal.


Dinner for Two

Learn to make a fabulous dinner for two aimed to impress.

• Salad with Goat Cheese Streudel

• Rack of Lamb

• Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce

Hands-on cooking class. Informal question and answer session with dinner.
 

Dinner Party Series

Take all four cooking classes or just the one you like. Fun filled dinner setting - found no where else in town!

• Tuscan Table

• Bistro Dinner

• Mexican Fiesta

• New York City Style

Hands-on cooking class series. Informal question and answer session with dinner.
 

Dinner Party with Friends

A fun evening where you will learn some new techniques and recipes. And enjoy a tasty dinner at the end of the evening.

• Roasted Bibb Lettuce with Warm Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
• Beef Bourbon
• Parchment Wrapped Tilapia with Vegetables
• Home Fried Potatoes and Onions
• Apple Tartain

Hands-on cooking class. Informal question and answer session with dinner.
 

A Dozen Amazing Martinis, A Dozen Great Hor D’Oeuvres

A two part cooking class series - six of each at a time. Informal question and answer session with meal, after demo.

Listen and learn Martini demo with sampling. Hands-on cooking of Hor D'Oeuvres with meal
 

Gluten-Free - Vegetarian - Gourmet

• Hearty Vegetable Soup

• Mushroom Barley Casserole

• Wild Mushroom Cakes with Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis

• Stuffed Peppers with Herbs and Vegetables

• Dessert - To Be Decided

Please note: Our kitchen is not a gluten-free kitchen.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.

Hearty Soups For Lunch & Dinner

Learn how to make a stock from a turkey or chicken frame. Prepare a filling dinner style soup, Italian Wedding Soup, Cream Soup Base with 3 Variations, Traditional French Onion Soup and a Basic Vegetarian Split Pea Soup. 

Hands-on cooking class series. Informal question and answer session with meal.
 

Journey Through Regional Italian Cuisine

• Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta,

• Parmesan Toasts with Prosciutto and Fig Jam

• Sautéed Kale with Toasted Pine Nuts

• Herb Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken

• Linguine with Roast Red Pepper Sauce

• Cannoli Ice Cream Sandwich

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Mexican Light

Lower calorie versions of some great Mexican classics.

• Black Bean Soup

• Appetizer Parfaits with Tortilla Strips

• Sofrito Chicken and Yellow Rice

• Margarita Tomatoes

• Olive Salsa

• Shrimp

• Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies and Ice Cream

Hands-on cooking class with meal.

Mother-Daughter Brunch

• Baked French Toast

• Scallion Hash Browns

• Frittata

Listen and learn cooking demo. Plus brunch.
 

The Need to Knead

This three part cooking class series will show you how simple it is to make yeast breads and how therapeutic the kneading process can be.

We’ll make:

• Pizza and Foccacia

• Basic Bread and Mini Dinner Rolls

• And Sweet Roll Dough for Cinnamon Buns

• A Teddy Bear Bread

This is a beginner level cooking course that will have you impressing yourself.

Hands-on cooking class series with meal, and take home dough.

One Pot, One Pan

Do you take out every utensil you own to start to cook? That's the problem. Simple and easy = a meal to share with friends and family.

Here is the menu from our January One Pot, One Pan class:

• Moroccan Beef Meatball Tangine

• Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice

• Baked Fish in Mustard Crème Sauce with Capers

• Lemon Parsley Linguine

• Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

• Oven Roasted Potatoes

Demo / Hands-on cooking class with meal.

Passover - New Ideas for the Week of Passover

Demo in kitchen with tastings.

• Sephardic Haroset

• Seder Plate Salad (Spinach Salad)

• Roast Duck with Dried Fruit Compote

• Oven Baked Brisket

• Cauliflower Apple Puree

• Matzo Toffee Crackle

Demo cooking class with tastings.
 

Private Cooking Classes / Special Events

Whether it is just a fun, social event or team-building for your business, our classes offer lots of space to learn great hands-on cooking techniques, plus an opportunity to enjoy working with others. Click here to see more details about our private cooking classes / special events.

Demo or hands-on cooking classes with meals, depending on your choices.
 

A Quiche Workshop

Quiche continues to be a perennial favorite for everyone.  In this exciting class, you will learn to make a buttery crust, and a puffed golden custard, along with several luscious fillings.  After this class, you’ll know why quiche is still one of the most requested recipes at home and in restaurants.  It is also a great make ahead of time dish.

We will prepare a Quiche Lorraine, a dish that originated in Northern France, A Spinach Mushroom Quiche, and a Roasted Vegetable Quiche. 

The salad will compliment the quiche using a delicate Bibb lettuce and Mixed Baby Greens. 

A second salad of spinach with fruit, nuts, pickled onions and a cooked dressing will also be prepared.

For dessert an Oreo Cookie Brownie.  Yes, that’s correct, I actually think we can perfect the Oreo cookie.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

The Romance of the Meal

Interested in creating a romantic dinner? It could be on the healthy side or something decadent or a combination of both.  These dinners are simply delicious.

• Mixed Greens with Oranges, Cashews and Maple Vinaigrette

• Miso Glazed Salmon with Sautéed Spinach

• Duck Breast with Brandy Sauce, Dried Apricots, Cherries and Pears

• Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf

• Chocolate Fondue for 2

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Simple Family Suppers in Minutes - Quick Tricks

Some simple to prepare low-fat recipes that are light and healthy, and your family will love.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Something Southern

• Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze

• Mock Fried Chicken

• Cipollini and Apples with Bacon

• Bread Pudding

• Sautéed Kale with Onions

• Winter Salad with Roasted Beets and Citrus Reduction Dressing

• Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Hands-on cooking class with meal.

Soup for the Soul

This class was a favorite from last semester.  When the weather turns nasty, who doesn’t crave a bowl of homemade soup?  Whether it is chunky or smooth, vegetarian or enriched with meat, everyone will love these comforting soups.

• Potato Leek with 3 Vegetable Variations

• Butternut Squash Bisque

• Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken

• Meatballs and Lentil Soup with Spicy Italian Sausage

• A Simple Butter Biscuit Stick will also be Shown. 

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Special Events / Private Cooking Classes

Whether it is just a fun, social event or team-building for your business, our classes offer lots of space to learn great hands-on cooking techniques, plus an opportunity to enjoy working with others. Click here to see more details about our special events / private cooking classes.

Demo or hands-on cooking classes with meals, depending on your choices.


Steak and Cake

What better dinner than steak and cake?

• The best Crab Cakes ever with Remolaude and Roasted Corn Salsa

• Wilted Spinach Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Hot Bacon Dressing

• Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

• Mojito Grilled Swordfish Steak with Avocado Pineapple Pico de Gallo

• Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fennel, Green Beans and Asparagus

• Classic Carrot Cake

 Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Sunday Brunch

Enjoy a nice dining experience after the prep with new found friends.

• Creamy Scrambled Eggs for a Crowd
• Brown Sugared Bacon Strips
• Corn Muffins
• Pretty Butter Pats
• Tropical Fruit Salad
• Crème Brule Bread Pudding

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Take Your Kids to Brunch Day (Children ages 6 - 12)

• Breakfast Tortilla (similar to a Potato Omelet)

• Blueberry Scones

• French Toast Casserole with Sliced Apples

• Sugar Glazed Bacon

• Berries and Yogurt Parfait

• Milk and White Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

• Lollypop Cakes on a Stick

Hands-on cooking class with brunch.


They Cook

This listen and learn cooking class will show you that two can cook as happily as one. Teamwork in the kitchen by Myra and Neil. By evenings end, your tummy will be full and your spirits lifted.

Listen and learn cooking demo with meal.


Tuscan Table and All Things Mozzarella

Try your hand at making fresh Mozzarella, and a variety of different dishes using Mozzarella as a key ingredient. 

Maybe mini rice balls,  one pan top of the stove lasagna, simple caprese salad with unique antipasto dressing of balsamic, olive oil and golden raisins.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.
 

Vegetarian - Gluten-Free Gourmet - Cooking Class 

• Hearty Vegetable Soup

• Mushroom Barley Casserole

• Wild Mushroom Cakes with Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis

• Stuffed Peppers with Herbs and Vegetables

• Dessert - To Be Decided

Please note: Our kitchen is not a gluten-free kitchen.

Hands-on cooking class with meal.


Warm Winter Soups and Sandwiches

• Spicy Spanish Meatball Soup,

• Corn Chowder with Shrimp

• Vegetable Soup

• Cuban Panini

• Smoked Turkey, Fontina Cheese and Caramelized Pear Panini

• Peanut Blossom Cookies

Hands-on cooking class with meal.

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Call (631) 360-2211 to register for one of our fun, educational cooking classes. Or email us at to sign up for our cooking class mailing list.

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