Monthly Cooking Enthusiast Classes

The Confident Cook

EAT 917 / Length: 3 hours

Cost: $99

Unlock the secrets to confident home cooking in this hands-on, 3-hour introductory workshop. Designed specifically for beginners, this class focuses on the two most fundamental skills in the kitchen: efficient knife work and proper heat control. You will learn how to safely handle, grip, and maintain a chef’s knife while practicing essential cuts like dicing, slicing, and julienning. Once your prep is complete, we will head to the stove to master the art of the sauté. You’ll discover how to manage pan temperature, utilize cooking fats, and sequence ingredients so your vegetables turn out vibrant, crisp-tender, and packed with flavor every time.

CRN 1706

Thursday, September 10

6-9:00 p.m.

The Elevated Cocktail Party

EAT 918 / Length: 3 hours

Cost: $99

Host your next gathering with absolute confidence. This hands-on, 3-hour intensive workshop is designed for food enthusiasts and aspiring hosts who want to master both the creation and consumption of high-end finger foods. You will spend the first two hours in the kitchen learning the professional culinary techniques behind balancing textures and flavors in bite-sized portions. In the final hour, we transition from creators to guests, exploring the unwritten rules of cocktail party etiquette—handling small plates, managing a glass while socializing, and navigating sophisticated finger foods gracefully (no awkward double-dipping or napkin fumbles required).

CRN 1707

Thursday, October 15

6-9:00 p.m.

The Art of the Soup

EAT 919 / Length: 3 hours

Cost: $99

A truly spectacular soup is a masterpiece of texture, balance, and presentation. This 3-hour immersive workshop guides you through the entire lifecycle of a sophisticated autumn classic: Velvet Butternut Squash Soup. The first two hours are spent at the chef’s counter, where you will master foundational culinary skills—including safe knife techniques for stubborn root vegetables, roasting to maximize natural sugars, and emulsifying for a flawlessly smooth texture. In the final hour, we sit down to enjoy our creation while exploring the nuances of formal soup etiquette, ensuring you can navigate everything from casual family dinners to multi-course formal banquets with total confidence.

CRN 1708

Thursday, November 5

6-9:00 p.m.

The Family Pizzeria

EAT 916 / Length: 4 hours

Cost: $99

Step behind the counter and turn pizza night into a collaborative art form. This interactive 4-hour workshop is specifically designed for parent-and-child duos (Mother/Son, Father/Daughter, or any favorite guardian pairing) to work as a culinary team. Together, you will dive into the science and joy of pizza making. You will learn the physics of yeast activation, the tactile fun of kneading dough, and the secret to balancing a vibrant, never-cooked tomato sauce. While the dough rises, we will cover the “etiquette of the slice”—including the cultural traditions of Neapolitan pizza eating, table sharing, and how to cleanly manage stringy mozzarella without a fork and knife.

Note: Each member must register separately.

CRN 1709

Saturday, November 21

12-4:00 p.m.

Wine Enthusiast

EAT 000 / Length:

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