CULINARY

An Italian Flair by J. Bella     Closed!!

A Bucci’s Italian Restaurant

   Join us for wonderful evening as J·Bella’s chef prepares a variety of favorites.  All you have to do is look at a map of Italy to know the Italians were the first at creating great food!  Step by step recipes for these mouth-watering dishes are yours to try and share at home with family & friends.  Food fees donated by J·Bella.

W/S #138   2/21    TH      7-9 pm     $29   SHS

 

Pomeroy House Dessert Favorites   Closed!!

By Todd Arnold

   Join us for a wonderful evening as Executive Chef Todd Arnold prepares a variety of dessert favorites from menus-past and present.  Recipes will be provided as well as samples for all to taste.  Food fees donated by the Pomeroy House.

W/S #139   4/15     T     6:30-8:30 pm     $25     SHS

 

Middle-Eastern Delights

By Maha’s Falafil Restaurant

   Travel to a new region and learn the art of Middle-Eastern cooking.  Step-by-step recipes for these mouth watering dishes are yours to try in class and share at home with family & friends.  Hummus, Tabooleh Salad, Fatoush Salad, and Maha’s speciality: Falafil (Voted Best Falafil-Cleveland Magazine).   Food fee $7 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #140     4/8    T    7-9 pm    $21/$25     SHS

 

“Sam & Maha did a great job of demonstrating and making the different recipes” . . .Sandy Vogel

 

Meet Marzipan

By Stefanie Paganini, Loretta Paganini School of Cooking Inc.

   This almond delight is wonderful as an ingredient or a decoration.  Enjoy this partial hands-on class as you learn how to use marzipan in a variety of recipes and try your hand at creating your own marzipan fruit decorations.  Menu:  Chocolate Crackle Cookies, Peach Marzipan Tartlets, Marzipan Truffles, Almond Lemon Muffins, Marzipan Fruit Decorations.  Food fee: $8 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #141   3/13    TH    7-9 pm    $35    SHS

 

Springtime Cookie Class (Demonstration)

By Stefanie Paganini

   Herald in Spring by creating delectable cookies using Spring’s fruit.  Menu:  Lavender Honey Crisps, Lemon Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam, Raspberry Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, Double Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies.  Food fee: $5 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #142    4/24    TH      7-9 pm     $35     SHS

 

Cooking with Tea (Demonstration)

By Stefanie Paganini

   Tea is the latest beverage being used as a fun ingredient.  Learn to create delicious dishes with this tasty leaf.  Menu:  Jasmine Tea Rice Stir Fry, Green Tea Chicken Noodle Soup, Mixed Greens Salad with Ginger Peach Tea Vinaigrette, Chocolate Pomegranate Tea Cake, Earl Grey Truffles.  Food fee:  $7 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #143   4/29    T      7-9 pm    $35    SHS

 

Wine Tasting I

By Joe Soussou, Royal Park Fine Wines

   Join us for an entertaining, educational, and fun evening of wine tasting.  Explore different varietals of wines from around the world as you enjoy hors d’oeuvres and learn the art of pairing food with wine.  Instructor is a certified sommelier.  Class will be held at Royal Park Fine Wines, 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton.

W/S #144   2/23      Sat.     5-7 pm     $35/person or $69/couple

 

Wine Tasting II

By Joe Soussou, Royal Park Fine Wines

 

    If you enjoyed Joe’s Wine Tasting I class, and would like to take it to the next level, join him for a more in-depth look at the stylistic differences between wines produced in different wine regions of the world.  The art of pairing food with wine will also be covered.  Instructor is a certified sommelier. Class will be held at Royal Park Fine Wines, 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton.

W/S #1455/3   Sat.   5-7 pm    $39/person or $75/couple

  

Cake Decorating I

By Laura Mitchell

   Start a new hobby!  In this hands-on class you will learn how to creatively decorate cakes with a professional look for all occasions!  In 4 weeks you will learn basic cake decorating techniques that will enable you to create a variety of borders, flowers and leaves, as well as special techniques such as basket weave.  Request a supply list at registration.

W/S #146    1/31-2/21    TH     6:30-8:30 pm   $55/$59    Albion Middle

 

Cake Decorating  II

By Laura Mitchell

   Build on the skills you learned in Cake Decorating I or brush-up on long forgotten skills.  You will learn to create buttercream flowers for every season and fancy finish work.  Request a supply list at registration.

W/S #147   3/6-4/10 (no class 3/20 & 3/27)    TH    6:30-8:30 pm    $55/$59     Albion Middle

 

Cake Decorating III

By Laura Mitchell

 

   This course gives the individual skilled at basic cake decorating the chance to develop further their love for the art of cake decorating.  We will work on molding icing, side string work, latticework, cornelli and embroidery lace.  We will finish a fondant cake and complete a simple gumpaste project. 

W/S #148   4/17-5/8     TH     6:30-8:30 pm     $55/$59    Albion Middle

 

Soups, Stews, & Chowders

By Studio 76 Kitchens & Baths

   This is a true winter class.  Warm feelings and comforting aromas coming from your kitchen can only make the winter easier to tolerate.  We will make beef stew with red wine and root veggies, broccoli soup with a hint of curry that is surprisingly delicious, and finally a Winter Roots Vegetable Chowder.  Recipes available to take home.

W/S #2/2   Sat.   11 am-12:30 pm    $21

Location:   Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths, 9122 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg 44087

 

Pierogi-Easy & Creative

By John Stuchal

   The Italians have ravioli and the Chinese have wonton.  In middle Europe it is the pierogi.  With a fast and easy master dough recipe, and a little creativity you can have pierogi for appetizer, entrée or dessert.  We will be learning a variety of pierogi including cheese, mushroom, onion, pumpkin, and sauerkraut.  This is a hands-on class!  Remove the fear of this famous entrée and impress your family and friends.  Food fee:  $6 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #150   2/25    M     7-9:15 pm     $25/$29    SHS

 

Pastas of the World-Vegetarian Style

By John Stuchal

   Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy, but the whole world prepares it.  Join us as we create a variety of easy, tasty pasta dishes that you can prepare in advance for family or friends.  Recipes will include:  Lebanese Pasta Pilaf, United States Ricciolini and Cheddar Loaf, Italian Spaghettini Frittata, Italian Fusilli with Gorgonzola Cheese and Pistachios, Greek Ziti Rigati with Feta Cheese, Polish Baked Noodles, Kicked-Up Polish Cabbage and Noodles, Instant Chinese Lo-Mein, and German Caraway Noodle Ring.  Food fee:  $6 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #151   4/8     T     7-9:15 pm     $25/$29     SHS

 

All Occasion Barbeque Sauces & Marinades

By John Stuchal

   Tired of always cooking the same meat?  Spice up your meal with a marinade and barbeque sauce.  Marinating gives flavor and renders meat more tender; while barbeque sauce is America’s most popular summer cooking sauce.  It can be used on any meat or vegetable year round!  Dress up your next cookout, family dinner, or party.  Recipes will include:  Spiced Garlic Marinade, Italian Lemon/Basil Marinade, a basic meat marinade in which you can easily change the seasonings, Sweet & Sour BBQ Sauce, “Best Ever BBQ Sauce”, “White” BBQ Sauce, and Coca Cola BBQ Sauce.  Learn how easy it is to create a summer classic.  Food fee: $7 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #152   5/19     M      7-9 pm     $25/$29     SHS

 

Lasagna

By Rosa Storm

   You asked for it, now it’s here-fast, easy, no-boil noodle Lasagna!  Learn to prepare it in class and take home the recipe (and leftovers!).  Request a supply list at registration.

W/S #153   1/28     M      6:30-9 pm     $21/$25     SHS

 

Pizza, Stromboli & Calzones

By Rosa Storm

   More fast & easy Italian specialties from Rosa!  Lots of recipes given and time to taste too!  Request a supply list at registration.

W/S #154   2/11      M      6:30-9 pm     $21/$25    SHS

 

Baklava

By Rosa Storm

   The Italian has gone Greek with this luscious, honey dripping pastry.  Join us for a fun evening of learning this century old dish.  Request a supply list at registration.

W/S #155    3/10     M     6:30-9 pm     $21/$25     SHS

 

Cookie Decorating

By Peggy Szczesniak

   Want to learn how to decorate cut-out cookies?  Come and learn how to make Royal icing to create beautiful rosettes, stars and other designs along with learning different piping techniques to create gorgeous cookies.  You will get 2 icing tips to take home with you.  Supply fee $10 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #156   2/19    T    6:30-9 pm     $19/$23    Albion Middle

 

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

   Kids love to work in the kitchen!  Have your children join us as we measure, pour, mix, and bake our time away!  All of our classes are hands-on.

 

Mom & Tot Cookie Decorating

(Ages 4+) Parent & Child

By Peggy Szczesniak

   Come and enjoy an evening with your child while learning simple and fun techniques to decorate cookies.  We’ll use candies, icing and sprinkles to create masterpieces you and your little one will love.  Supply fee $10 payable to instructor at class.

W/S #157   4/15    T    6:30-7:30 pm     $15/$19     Albion Middle

 

Valentine Hogs and Kisses Cake

(Ages 7-9) Parent & Child

By Laura Mitchell

 

   Everyone wants a special treat on St. Valentines Day and children can work hand-in-hand with mom or dad to create the cutest little piggy valentine cake.  After a few simple steps, you’ll have a decorated cake that will impress all your Sweeties.  It will be lots of fun for children and parents!  Request a supply list at registration.  Supply fee $10 payable to instructor at class. Pay one tuition and lab fee per parent-child team (extra child additional fee).

W/S #158   2/6    W      6-8 pm      $15/$19     Albion Middle

 

Spring Basket Cake

(Ages 7-9) Parent & Child

By Laura Mitchell

 

   Just in time for Easter or Mother’s Day!  Each parent-child team will learn how to create a colorful woven basket made from a chocolate cake mix, vanilla and caramel frosting.  Tootsie Rolls, and marshmallow cut and dipped in colored sugar to look like delicate spring flowers.  This delightful basket can be used as a centerpiece and dessert.  Bring a 9” x 13” cake and 1 can chocolate frosting.  Supply fee $10 payable to instructor at class.  Pay one tuition and lab fee per parent-child team (extra child additional fee).

W/S #159    3/19    W     6-8 pm    $15/$19    Albion Middle

 

Cake Decorating

6-8th  Graders

By Laura Mitchell

 

   Pre-teen and teen students can learn the basic skills necessary to complete a birthday or special occasion decorated cake.  During this introduction to cake decorating class for young sugar artists you’ll learn simple decorations and borders.  This class is the perfect opportunity to develop your interest in the art of cake decorating! Request a supply list at registration.

W/S #160    4/2-4/16    W    6-8 pm     $35/$39     Albion Middle

 

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