November 12 is National Community Education Day and Kirsten is offering a free online mini class! Cook along with Kirsten as she makes Air Fryer crispy polenta rounds with roasted seasonal vegetables AND, for a bonus recipe, roasted veggie skewers! Recipe handout provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards. Although the class is free, pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom link and handouts.

Take the mystery out of homemade yeast breads and leave with knowledge to bake, using ingredients that appeal to your family's tastes and needs. Learn to shape buns, bread bowls, crescent rolls and beautiful bread loaves that boost flavor and embrace healthy eating. This is a demonstration class that includes some hands-on participation. Supply fee of $17 cash paid to the instructor at class.

With its Italian legacy, biscotti is a tasty cookie-like treat available at trendy coffee bars. Biscotti means twice-baked and that's how it acquires its hard chewy texture. These delicious snacks keep well and are generally low-calorie! We'll make and sample almond biscotti, double chocolate biscotti, and pecan biscotti. Leave with recipes and the know-how to easily bake at home! Supply fee of $17 cash paid to the instructor at class.

Fight off the cold and flu season with kombucha! You will receive a brewing kit and hands-on instruction for your first successful brew. Bring a four-quart pot and wooden spoon. Supply fee of $15 cash paid to instructor at class.

Join instructor Whitney Houge for an afternoon of cookie decorating! You’ll be decorating six adorable 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!

Join instructor Whitney Houge for an afternoon of cookie decorating! You’ll be decorating six adorable 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!

Join instructor Whitney Houge for an afternoon of cookie decorating! You’ll be decorating six adorable 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!

Join instructor Whitney Houge for an afternoon of cookie decorating! You’ll be decorating six adorable 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!

Fermented foods are beneficial to our health yet can be intimidating to make at home. While there is a degree of unpredictability with fermentation, once you get the hang of it there is so much possibility with seasonal ingredients and local flavors! Discover simple tricks and key techniques that will yield successful ferments and help you save money in the process.

Are you a one-or two-person household and struggle to prepare healthy meals without wasting a lot of food and money? Discuss batch cooking and how to plan healthy meals for one to two people.

Come ready to bake and take home 10 dozen cookies and candies to enjoy this holiday season. You will be working in stations, each making a different treat. There will be a great variety for you to share with family and friends! This is a hands-on class. Allergy note: All treats may be in contact with nuts, dairy and wheat products. Bring containers. Supply fee of $30 cash paid to instructor at class. (Photo does not reflect actual cookies.) Bring to class: Supply fee of $30 cash paid to instructor at class. Containers to bring home treats.

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.

This class is not about instant ramen. In fact, we will be making Japanese miso ramen from scratch. We will start with making ramen noodles from scratch. Then, we’ll braise cha shu chicken and make miso broth. We will serve our ramen with marinated soft-boiled eggs and different toppings.

Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, Krumkakes made with cream, butter and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. Italian pizzelles are baked on top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or can also be flavored with vanilla. The chewy, almond Swedish sandbakkels are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, you'll master deep fried rosettes – paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners' sugar. Expect great recipes plus many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Bring containers to bring your cookies home. Supply fee of $14 cash paid to the instructor at class. Bring to class: Supply fee of $14 cash paid to instructor at class. Container to bring your cookies home.

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 instructor at class. Bring to class: Supply fee of $9 cash paid to instructor at class.

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. All supplies included!

Fall is in the air! With that comes apple season. This is the time of year to make the very best apple pie. If you say, “I can’t make pies” then this class is for you. Nancy will take you through all the steps, from making a crust, to preparing all the filling for your pie using the freshest apples. You will be surprised how easy it is! Each student will leave class with a hot apple pie to share with family and friends. Boxes will be provided. Please bring a rolling pin, if you have one.

No need to look beyond your own kitchen for RESTAURANT QUALITY samosas. Golden, crisp, and packed with bold, spiced flavor—samosas are one of the world’s most beloved bites. Now you can make them completely from scratch in your own kitchen. In this hands-on cook-along, you’ll learn how to create restaurant-quality samosas from the ground up, starting with classic savory filling of seasoned potatoes and vegetables, and customizable aromatic spices and herbs. The real game-changer? You’ll master how to make your own paper thin samosa wrappers using simple accessible ingredients—such a fun experience! We’ll also explore three different healthy alternative ways to cook your samosas—no deep-frying required. One cooking method involves using the air fryer! Freezing and reheating tips will also be shared! Equipment Needs: Large non-stick pan. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert that is known for its sweet, rich flavor and flaky texture. Cook alongside instructor Mimi who is passionate about cooking and loves to share her knowledge. Prepare flavorful and easy-to-learn baklava to take home and bake yourself. Hands-on class with samples provided. Supply fee of $20 due to the instructor at class.

Indulge in the rich flavors of Dubai with Mimi's signature chocolate pistachio kunafa cookies, combining the crunch of pistachios, the sweetness of chocolate chips and the unique texture of kunafa. In this hands-on cooking class, learn the secrets of Dubai-inspired baking and take home a batch of freshly baked cookies. Supply fee of $20 due to the instructor at class.

The 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. Learn how to bring warmth, color, and the flavors of the Mediterranean to your fall and winter gatherings with this festive Mediterranean mezze cook-along class where Chef Tess (a descendant of Spartans) will guide you through creating a stunning mezze-style charcuterie board, perfect for sharing or seasonal entertaining any time of year. The mezze-style charcuterie board will include four delicious scratch-made dips, warm-spiced, bright Greek meatballs, and handmade pita bread. Mezze boards / platters will be rounded out with an array of fresh and pickled vegetables, olives, fruit and nuts for a vibrant crowd—pleasing spread! The board, platter, or table becomes the canvas upon which we create an edible work of art! Cook-Along mezze items: Silky whipped feta & tzatziki dips, Greek Meatballs, homemade pita bread Mezze items to be demonstrated: Muhamarra (a smoky red pepper dip), Greek hummus and time permitting, some crispy, Greek sesame bread sticks. The demonstration will also include how to build the board balancing the colors, textures and flavors, and how to build interest and visual appeal with using height and practical items found in every kitchen. This experience is all about bold delicious flavors, beautiful presentations, and the joy of gathering around food—Mediterranean style. Equipment: A food processor or blender is needed for the creation of the Whipped feta. Stand mixer recommended for the pita bread. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Any time is the right time for fondue – with family, guests or as a party! We wll create fondues from around the world: traditional cheese, classic swiss cheese, beef bourguignonne, crab, blue cheese and tempura. Of course we'll dunk delectable tidbits of fruit, cake or brownies in wonderful dessert fondues – flavored chocolate fondues plus butterscotch fondue and we'll make a variety of sauces and dips to round out the menu. Supply fee of $15 cash due to the instructor at class. Bring to class: Supply fee of $15 cash paid to instructor at class

Nothing can beat homemade tamales. They are delicious and fun to make. Particularly during the holiday season, friends and family gather to assemble tamales. It is a magical moment where we create a memory of the tamales experience. We will be making chicken mole tamales and black bean chipotle tamales. We'll also make Mexican manchamanteles mole from scratch.