To be a great cook, you must first learn the basics! Join our culinary instructor for hands-on cooking classes on the skills every cook needs in their repertoire. For ages 19 and over.
Spring 2024
Souper Bowl
Chef “Mama” Kim is known for her hearty and heartwarming soups. Join her for another popular class preparing a variety of soups.
- Instructor: Kim Carter
- Date: Thu., Feb. 1, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-03
Vegetarian
Expand your international cuisine experience and embrace vegetarian dishes from around the world including recipes such as French ratatouille, Indian paneer makhani and others from around the globe.
- Instructor: Arin & Danny Lee
- Date: Thu., Feb. 8, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-29
Risotto
A classic risotto is a rich, creamy dish with nearly a porridge-like consistency, yet each grain of rice retains a distinct bite. Prepare a variety of risotto in class.
- Instructor: Marcus Holmes
- Date: Thu., Feb. 15, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-30
East Coast Favorites
From Maine to Florida, these East Coast foods reign supreme. Hearty crabcakes, seafood roll, clam chowder, shrimp and grits with Cajun cream "gravy" and fish Rueben are on the menu.
- Instructor: Channing Johnson
- Date: Thu., Feb. 22, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-08
Grains for Every Season
Explore ancient grains such as farro, teff, barley and quinoa. Learn how they have been used for hundreds of years in everything from breads to salads. Prepare a mix of hearty and lighter dishes such as a farro salad with cucumbers, lemon and feta.
- Instructor: Charlyn Fargo-Ware
- Date: Fri., March 1, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, W1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-11
Sheet Pan Meals
Make meals full of flavor and variety, yet light on the clean-up. When you prepare meals on a single sheet pan, the flavor spreads to all ingredients and the clean-up is a snap.
- Instructor: Kim Carter
- Date: Thu., Mar. 7, 2024
- Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, W1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- •Course code: CEW 500-14
Plant Based
Plant-based meals are on-trend right now. Skip the processed packaged food and opt to make plant-based from scratch. This class menu features lentil burgers, cauliflower "wings", "tuna" salad tea party sandwiches and more.
- Instructor: Channing Johnson
- Date: Thu., Mar. 21, 2024
- Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, W1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-15
Korean Cuisine
Banchan is a collection of Korean side dishes that dinner guests enjoy in Korea and around the world as a prelude to the main meal. Examples of banchan dishes include pickled radishes, scallion pancakes, and fermented cabbage, to name just a few. Prepare a variety of banchan in class.
- Instructor: Kimsimone Manning
- Date: Thu., Mar. 28, 2024
- Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-17
Spring Flavors
Shake off the hearty winter flavors and lean into the bright refreshing dishes of spring. Use seasonal flavors to wake up the palate from its long winters nap.
- Instructor: Kevin Sullivan
- Date: Thu., April 11, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-20
Smoothies and Energy Bars
Learn to make a variety of tasty smoothies and energy bars that are perfect for a healthy meal or snack on the go.
- Instructor: Charlyn Fargo-Ware
- Date: Sat., April 13, 2024
- Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-21
Mushroom Cultivation
Owner of Natural Artistry, Chef Jim has been growing and cultivating mushrooms locally. Learn the process of growing edible mushrooms at home and then prepare savory mushroom dishes to enjoy in class.
- Instructor: Jim Boosinger
- Date: Thu., April 18, 2024
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
- Ages: 19 and over
- Cost: $69
- Course code: CEW 500-23