Culinary Offerings

At a Glance

LLCC Community Education offers fun, educational, non-credit culinary experiences! These include hands-on enrichment classes, demonstrations, dinners, special nights out, team building and youth programs. 

Local chefs and food experts share their knowledge on a variety of topics and experiences. As the community’s state-of-the-art learning center for culinary education, LLCC invites people of all ages and skills to join us and explore the offerings in each category below.

You are encouraged to register early (at least one week in advance of class start date) as many classes fill quickly. For more information, call 217-786-2432 or email Community.Education@llcc.edu.

To register for culinary classes, call 217-786-2292.

More Registration Info

These dinners are multi-course dining experiences (not hands-on classes). The chef offers remarks on the menu selection for each course. One glass of wine, spirits or beer will be served with each course. Participants must be 21 to register. Please note that registrations will be processed in the order received.

If you would liked to be placed on a waiting list for dinners that are currently full, please email Jennifer Lewis or call 217-786-2433.

Spring 2023 Dinners

Register for Spring Dinners

Cured Catering     

Catering doesn’t have to be boring, and it shouldn’t be. Business owner Brian Reilly used this philosophy to create something different — a company that takes a fresh approach to the catering market. Join us as we welcome Chef Brian and crew, which includes some LLCC alums, as they prepare a fresh and elegant dinner inspired by their catering menus. 

  • Chef: Brian Reilly 
  • Date: Fri., Jan. 27 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Bistro Verde, Workforce Careers Center
  • Fees: $79            

Nouveau NOLA – FULL  

Chef Howard Seidel — famous for his New Orleans-themed dinners — returns with a new, modern and imaginative reinterpretation of New Orleans-style cooking. Yes, there will still be gumbo! After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Howard started his culinary career in New Orleans where he learned classical Cajun and creole cooking. Laissez les bons temps rouler!  

  • Chef: Howard Seidel 
  • Date: Fri., Feb. 10 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Bistro Verde, Workforce Careers Center
  • Fee: $79

Black ‘Thai’ Dinner – FULL 

LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen joins us for his first Community Education dinner at Bistro Verde! A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Josh brings a global knowledge of food to the LLCC students in his classes. Now he’s bringing his passion for global cuisine to Bistro by taking traditional Thai dishes and giving them a modern upscale presentation, while remaining authentic and fresh in flavor.

  • Chef: Joshua Dineen 
  • Date: Fri., March 24 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Bistro Verde, Workforce Careers Center 
  • Fee: $79

Danenberger Wine Dinner 

Susan Danenberger’s family has farmed in Sangamon County for over 100 years. Susan continues the legacy with award-winning wine production. As Susan tells it, “We have approached our wines for the last eight years as if they were pieces of art; painting with different flavors.” Chef Kevin Sullivan’s culinary passion is to support local farms and create sustainability. Kevin and Susan team up for an amazing dinner featuring the best of local farms and vineyard. 

  • Chef: Kevin Sullivan  
  • Date: Fri., April 14 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Bistro Verde, Workforce Careers Center
  • Fee: $79

Our baking and pastry classes provide the perfect opportunity to learn to bake breads, pies, pastries and more — just like a professional baker! For ages 19 and over.

Pop-Tarts 

You’re never too old to enjoy a Pop-Tart. Check out these grown-up versions of the toaster pastry. With both sweet and savory fillings wrapped in golden flakey pastry, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making these handheld breakfast treats all along.    

  • Instructor: Lindee Hall Pratt 
  • Date: Sat., April 1 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-19, $59

A World of Bread 

Some form of bread is found in almost every country around the world. Deeply embedded in many cultures, the art of making bread is passed from generation to generation. Explore unique breads from around the world. 

  • Instructor: Charlyn-Fargo Ware 
  • Date: Sat., April 22 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-23, $59

Fall 2023

Flaked Out (Croissants)

Learn the art of creating rich flaky croissants from local pastry chef Devlin O’Reilly. Chances are if you’ve been to Incredibly Delicious, you’ve had one of his croissants. 

  • Instructor: Devlin O’Reilley
  • Date: Sat., Sept. 2, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-28  

Sourdough

In this class you will bake a loaf of sourdough bread, make your own starter to take home and explore a baked goods recipe that uses discarded started to add flavor. 

  • .Instructor: Charlyn Fargo-Ware
  • Date: Sat., Sept. 9, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-29  

Sticky Fingers

Yes, your fingers will get sticky in this class as you bake a batch of cinnamon rolls and sticky buns.

  • Instructor: Lindee Hall-Pratt
  • Date: Sat., Sept. 23, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-30  

Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Pie

Two southern classics are featured in this class. Learn to make the perfect crust and fillings.

  • Instructor: Lakesha Jackson
  • Date: Sat., Oct. 14, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-31  

Macarons

Our most popular baking class. Come bake a batch of these delicate French pastries that will be filled with assorted fillings. 

  • Instructor: Lindee Hall-Pratt
  • Date: Sat., Oct. 28, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-32  

Cream Puffs and Eclairs

It all starts with pate a choux dough that is piped and baked until golden. Then the light and airy buns are filled with cream. Learn the techniques to make these popular pastries.  

  • Instructor: Lindee Hall-Pratt
  • Date: Sat., Nov. 11, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-33  

Thanksgiving Pie

It’s tradition to serve pie at your Thanksgiving feast. Learn to make the perfect decorated crust and wow your guests with the perfect pie. 

  • Instructor: Teela Markley
  • Date: Sat., Nov. 18, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-34  

Holiday Candy

Spend the day transforming sugar and chocolate into your own handmade candy creations.

  • Instructor: Lindee Hall-Pratt
  • Date: Sat., Dec. 2, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1121
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-35 

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.

Sheet Pan Meals 

Make meals full of flavor and variety, yet light on the cleanup. When you prepare meals on a single sheet pan, the flavor spreads to all ingredients and the cleanup is a snap. 

  • Instructor: Kim Carter 
  • Date: Thu., March 23 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-15, $59

One Ingredient, Five Ways 

The amazing humble egg is one versatile ingredient. This class will show you how to use this one ingredient in five different ways including quiche, chocolate mousse, avgolemono soup, classic eggs benedict and ice cream.

  • Instructor: Ty Bergman 
  • Date: Thu., April 6 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-27, $59

East Coast Favorites 

From Maine to Florida, these east coast foods reign supreme. Hearty crab cakes, seafood roll, clam chowder, shrimp and grits with Cajun cream "gravy" and fish Reuben are on the menu. 

  • Instructor: Channing Johnson 
  • Date: Thu., April 13 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-20, $59

#Recipes 

Social media chefs are sharing viral cooking videos and inspiring us to cook and get creative with recipes.  Join us in class to explore the best viral recipes and learn all the steps and culinary techniques to prepare them without a #fail. 

  • Instructor: Nicole Swartz  
  • Date: Fri., April 21
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-22, $59    

May the Fork be With You 

Rebel Alliance and Imperial Forces descend on the culinary cantina, Mos Eisley for a day. Critics agree, this class is the perfect way to spend Star Wars Day. Obi Wan: “These are the recipes you’re looking for.” Yoda: “Create fun recipes you will.” Mando: “This is the way.” May the fourth be with you! Costumes are encouraged. 

  • Instructor: Jolene Lamb  
  • Date: Thu., May 4 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-24, $59

Condiments From Scratch 

Wow your friends and family with homemade ketchup, peach preserves, bourbon bacon jam, tomato jam, mustard, mayo and more. Prepare in class then take home individual containers to use at your next backyard BBQ. 

  • Instructor: Kim Carter 
  • Date: Fri., May 5 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-25, $59

Fall 2023

Risotto

A classic risotto is a rich, creamy dish with nearly a porridge-like consistency, yet each grain of rice retains a distinct bite. Learn the tips for making a perfect risotto. 

  • Instructor: Marcus Holmes
  • Date: Thu., Aug. 24, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-36  

International Dumplings 

Almost every culture has a version of a dumpling. Explore dumpling recipes from around the world.  

  • Instructor: Kimsimone Manning 
  • Date: Thu., Aug 31, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-37  

Kitchen 101: The Basics 

Learn knife skills and popular cooking techniques, the basics to get started cooking from scratch at home. 

  • Instructor: Ty Bergman
  • Date: Thu., Sept. 9, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-38  

Gnocchi

Gnocchi are a type of miniature pasta dumplings, usually made from wheat, eggs, potatoes. With a lightly dense texture and potato flavor, they are a hearty and unique type of pasta. Make a batch in class and then cook them up with a variety of sauces. 

  • Instructor: Kim Carter
  • Date: Thu., Sept. 14, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-39

Fermentation: Kimchi

Prepare a batch of kimchi to take home and ferment. Then make a quick kimchi to use in class to prepare the final recipes.

  • Instructor: Kimsimone Manning 
  • Date: Sat., Sept. 16, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-40

Kitchen 101: Cooking Techniques

Learn what the professional chefs know — how to sauté, braise and roast, and which cooking methods are best used for desired results.  

  • Instructor: Ty Bergman
  • Date: Thu., Sept. 28, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-41  

Pizza Party

Start with made from scratch dough, and create two distinct pizzas. Then, you’ll prepare a batch of dough to take home. 

  • Instructor: Jolene Lamb
  • Date: Sat., Sept. 30, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-42

Fermentation: Kombucha

Kombucha is a fizzy sweet-and-sour drink made with tea and is produced by fermentation using a culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) commonly called a "mother." Taste kombucha prepared in advance then make your own starter to take home and ferment. 

  • Instructor: James Boosinger 
  • Date: Sat., Oct. 7, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-43

Kitchen 101: Home Chef

Learn to prepare and cook restaurant style dishes at home.  

  • Instructor: Ty Bergman
  • Date: Thu., Oct. 12, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-44  

Cast Iron

Learn how to make a variety of amazing dishes with this versatile pan. You will also learn the important care, maintenance and how to season your pans. Bring in your own cast iron skillet or use one of ours during the class. 

  • Instructor: Kim Carter
  • Date: Thu., Oct. 19, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-45

Holiday Appetizers

Join chef Channing from Cured Catering to learn the art of making party appetizers for all your holiday gatherings. 

  • Instructor: Channing Johnson
  • Date: Thu., Nov. 9, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-46

Holiday Side Dishes

Move over ham and turkey, the sides are the tasty show shoppers in this class! 

  • Instructor: Kim Carter
  • Date: Thu., Nov. 16, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-47

Pasta from Scratch

Explore the art of pasta making. Prepare and use your fresh pasta dough to create amazing dishes in class. 

  • Instructor: Kim Carter
  • Date: Thu., Nov. 30, 2023
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Career Center, Room 1107
  • Ages 19 and over
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: CEW-500-48

Work side-by-side with your child in these hands-on classes!

When registering, the fee for an adult with one child is $55. If registering a second child, there is an additional fee of $25. Register all participants at the same time (limit  of two children per adult). 

Check back for upcoming classes!

Want to spend a fun night out with your friends or significant other? Then join us in the kitchen for a Special Night Out watching chef demonstrations, enjoying a cocktail, glass of wine or craft beer and preparing some of the dishes on the menu for a fun and tasty night out. Spirits, wine or beer is served; must be 21 to register. Alcohol is limited to two drinks per person.

Mardi Gras 

Carnival is a time to eat, drink and be merry before the rigorous fasting and sacrifice during Lent. It’s filled with parades and celebrations leading up to Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” Celebrate the flavors and cocktails of New Orleans. 

  • Instructor: Dustin Coons 
  • Date: Thu., Feb. 16 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-07, $69      

Couples in the Kitchen    

Looking for a great date night? Join us in the kitchen! Spend the evening preparing your own meal for two while sipping wine.

  • Instructor: Doreen Garza 
  • Date: Fri., Feb. 17 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-08, $69      

GNO Cocktails 

Flavored syrups, fun garnishes and unique flavor combinations come together to create amazing cocktails. The focus of this class is on preparing cocktails. Small bite appetizers will be provided.

  • Instructor: Lauren Schuester 
  • Date: Fri., March 3 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-12, $69

Cocktail Classics 

Learn cocktail fundamentals while sipping on the subject matter. This class offers a combination of professional information and quality home-bartending tips. Focus on techniques, ingredients and tools. Small bite appetizers will be provided.  

  • Instructor: Lauren Schuester 
  • Date: Thu., March 30 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-17, $69      

Bourbon Smash – FULL

Bourbon, bacon and brown sugar are the shining stars of this menu. Salad with a bourbon vinaigrette and candied bacon, bourbon and orange glazed bacon wrapped pork, caramelized onion and bacon jam, chocolate bourbon pecan tarts, and bourbon cocktails. 

  • Instructor: Jolene Lamb 
  • Date: Fri., March 31 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-18, $69    

Sliders and Shakes 

Using a variety of proteins and toppings, create your own sliders and wash them down with a boozy take on the classic milkshake. 

  • Instructor: Dustin Coons 
  • Date: Thu., April 20 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-21, $69

Fall 2023

Fire and Ale

Join Chef Kevin Sullivan for a night in the kitchen preparing a chef inspired meal with beer tasting. 

  • Instructor: Kevin Sullivan 
  • Date: Fri., Aug. 25, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-49, $69

Steak Night

Learn the cooking techniques used by great steakhouses to produce a perfectly seared steak. Join Chef Lakesha in preparing a steak dinner and wine tasting.   

  • Instructor: Lakesha Jackson 
  • Date: Fri., Sept. 1, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-50, $69      

Bourbon Smash

Bourbon, bacon and brown sugar are the shining stars of this menu. Salad with a bourbon vinaigrette and candied bacon, bourbon and orange glazed bacon wrapped pork, caramelized onion and bacon jam, chocolate bourbon pecan tarts and bourbon cocktails

  • Instructor: Jolene Lamb 
  • Date: Fri., Sept. 15, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-51, $69      

Fall for Hard Cider

Chef Kevin Sullivan is known for his use of local, seasonal ingredients. Join him in the kitchen to prepare a fall harvest meal full of autumn flavors and perfectly pared with hard cider.  

  • Instructor: Kevin Sullivan 
  • Date: Thu., Sept. 21, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-52, $69      

Spanish Tapas

Chef David Radwine is back and ready to show you how to prepare popular Spanish tapas. Spanish wines are featured in class. Register early as this tasty class will sell out quick!

  • Instructor: David Radwine 
  • Date: Fri., Sept. 22, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-53, $69      

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, an annual festival in Munich, Germany, is attended by millions each year. Join Chef Kevin Sullivan in celebrating the flavors of German food and beer. Feel free to wear your lederhosen and dirndls.

  • Instructor: Kevin Sullivan 
  • Date: Fri., Sept. 29, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-54, $69      

Cook the Book: Harry Potter 

One thing is for sure, there are many fun and flavorful recipes to be found in Harry Potter inspired cookbooks. Sip on a cold “Butterbeer” while you make everything from dinner to dessert. Join Chef Dustin Coons in our kitchen, located at platform 9 ¾. 

  • Instructor: Dustin Coons  
  • Date: Thur., Oct. 5, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-59, $69

Fork n’ Cork

Have fun preparing a variety of dishes and tasting wines paired to compliment the flavors of the dishes. Join Chef Kevin for a fun and educational evening in the kitchen. 

  • Instructor: Kevin Sullivan 
  • Date: Fri., Oct. 13, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-55, $69      

Korean Cuisine

Join Chef Kimsimone Manning for an evening in the kitchen preparing Korean cuisine and soju cocktails.

  • Instructor: Kimsimone Manning  
  • Date: Thu., Oct. 26, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-56, $69      

French: Magret de Canard (Breast of Duck)

Translated from French, Magret de Canard  means breast of duck. Chef David Radwine will show you how to prepare the most exquisite duck dish. Enjoy your creations with French wine. 

  • Instructor: David Radwine 
  • Date: Fri., Nov. 17, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-57, $69      

Cook the Book: Christmas Movie Classics

Chef Charlyn will take you on a holiday journey recreating endearing dishes inspired by the classic Christmas movies we love. Sip on a spiked nog to get the festivities started. 

  • Instructor: Charlyn Fargo-Ware  
  • Date: Fri., Dec. 1, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course codes and fees: CEW 500-58, $69   

Our newest series combines two American favorites: food and television! The influence of food on pop culture is always at hand, and it certainly has made some memorable television moments. Iconic food scenes are our inspiration for the following classes. For ages 19 and over.

Episode: 'Seinfeld' Soup    

There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup from the corner deli … unless you anger the owner, then “No soup for you!” But don’t worry, all the soup is for you in this class. You’ll prepare several soups to taste and take home.  

  • Instructor: Kim Carter 
  • Date: Thu., Jan. 26 
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-01, $59    

Episode: 'Schitt’s Creek' Fold in the Cheese 

We’ve all responded to a line of direction in an unfamiliar recipe just like David and Moira Rose as they try to “fold in the cheese.” Explore the technique of folding as we prepare Moira’s mother’s enchiladas, creamy corn souffle and a stylish Swiss roll cake.  

  • Instructor: Jolene Lamb 
  • Date: Thu., Feb. 2
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-03, $59

Episode: 'Golden Girls' Cheesecake 

The Golden Girls remind us there’s nothing like good friends, good conversation and good cheesecake to help you through all the ups and downs of life. Grab your friends and join us for a day of cheesecakes.

  • Instructor: Charlyn-Fargo Ware 
  • Date: Sat., March 25 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121 
  • Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-16, $59

Designed specifically for budding young chefs ages 8-18, these classes are the perfect opportunity for youth to explore their interests and build their culinary skills.

Doughnut Dunkers 

Doughnuts are a special treat with endless flavors and sprinkles. Learn how to make yeast doughnuts and decorate with icing, glaze and sprinkles.

  • Instructor: Lakesha Jackson 
  • Date: Sat., Feb. 11 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121 
  • Course Codes and Fees: YES 500-01, $59

Colorful Pasta 

Making pasta from scratch is easy, and with a little color and creativity, you can make a tasty and colorful dish, perfect for spring.

  • Instructor: Lakesha Jackson 
  • Date: Sat., April 8 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121 
  • Course Codes and Fees: YES 500-02, $59

Tacos and Salsa     

Tacos and salsa are a great go-to dinner that you can learn to make from scratch and impress your family and friends. 

  • Instructor: Lakesha Jackson 
  • Date: Sat., April 15 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121 
  • Course Codes and Fees: YES 500-03, $59

Gift certificates

Gift certificates for Culinary Offerings have become popular to give as gifts! Please call the LLCC Community Education office at 217-786-2432 if you are interested in this option.