Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Keep your kitchen cool while creating big, bold flavor! In this hands-on at-home cook-along, you’ll make Chef Tess’ version of the incredible Butter Chicken—rich, warmly spiced, and melt-in-your-mouth tender thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot® (or any other electric multi-cooker). You will also create soft, pillowy homemade naan to go with it. This class is perfect for learning how to create a quick, nutritious, economical summer meal while building your culinary confidence and repertoire. Handy Instant Pot® tips and tricks for use and care will also be shared! Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker. Stand mixer with dough hook attachment is recommended for the naan. If a stand mixer is not available, dough can be made by hand. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet. Participants will receive a list of ingredients for the cook-along recipe 3-5 days in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and prep. This class will take place on Zoom; a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Skip the stove and keep your kitchen cool this summer with this fast, fresh and flavorful at-home cook-along! During this cook-along experience you’ll learn to make delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls using the Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker, and Chef Tess’ personal recipe--perfect for a quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly meal. Cook along in real-time as you build culinary confidence, and discover how easy it is to create a crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal heat and maximum flavor. Handy Instant Pot® tips and tricks for use and care will also be shared! Come join the fun! What are you waiting for? Equipment Needs: Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker. Participants will receive a list of ingredients for the cook-along recipe 3-5 days in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and prep. This class will take place on Zoom; a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

When it comes to traditional sushi that is made with raw sushi grade fish such as salmon or tuna opinions tend to be pretty divided—people are usually either a very strong “yes”, or an equally strong “no”. Enter California Roll: the friendly gateway “Sushi” that has converted countless skeptics to enthusiastic fans! In this fun, interactive cook-along experience, Tess will guide you through the process of making a variety of California rolls that just might have you wondering why you have never tired making them yourself before! California roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian or with seafood, with or without seaweed, spicy or mild—it’s all up to you and your creativity. Learn the essentials of preparing seasoned sushi rice, whipping up flavorful spicy mayo, and wrapping, rolling, and shopping your sushi with a range of tasty fillings including a crab salad we will be making with crabsticks. To top it all off, Tess will share simple yet impressive plating and presentation ideas to make your rolls look as good as they taste! Ingredient / Supplies / Equipment Needs in case participants wish to shop ahead of time: Sushi rice, nori / seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. A bamboo sushi-rolling mat can be helpful, but not necessary. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 3—5 days before the class. Participants will receive a list of ingredients for the cook-along recipe, at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and prep. This class will take place on Zoom; a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs—basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon, —to name a few. Taste and smell the flavors of these herbs, and discover the role these flavors have when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. In this one-hour make-and-take class, we will have an open discussion about herbs, what to do with them and plant a full pot for your patio, or to set by your back door to use for cooking all summer long! Come with questions or ideas to share! Since we are working with soil, please dress appropriately or bring an apron and gloves. If the weather permits, class will be held out on the back deck of the Family Learning Center. Otherwise, class will be held inside in room 204.

Let's bring a hawker center to your kitchen and learn how to make delicious Singapore laksa from scratch. We will start with making laksa paste from scratch and then turn the paste into the popular Singapore Laksa with chicken, shrimp, and tofu. You can choose to make laksa with just the chicken or just tofu. Nothing can beat homemade laksa!

Experience the newest twist on the beloved macaron – an impressive macaron cake crafted from layers of oversized macarons and rich fillings, decorated with traditional macarons. This class is open to everyone, whether or not you have previously participated in Nancy’s macaron classes. You will mix, bake, and assemble your own visually stunning macaron cake, sure to dazzle on any occasion. All necessary supplies are provided. A $16.00 supply fee is payable to the instructor in class.

Join us for an evening mixing, baking, and decorating your own charming 8-inch cake to take home and share with family, friends or co-workers. No prior decorating experience is required, and everything will be provided for you; you'll see that great results don't always need special tools. Nancy has all sorts of clever tricks up her sleeve to show just how easy—and downright fun—baking can be! A $20.00 supply fee is payable to the instructor in class.

Discover the exotic and enticing cuisine of Morocco in this online interactive class. You will learn how to make Moroccan chicken tangine, couscous, and salad. While cooking, we will talk about Moroccan spices, including Ras el Hanout, and varieties of other types of tagine dishes. You do not need a tagine pot to make tagine.

Let’s learn how to make Spanish tapas, little bites with big flavor in this online interactive class. We will make gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic), chorizo braised in red wine tapas, and classic Tortilla Espanola.

Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your summertime gatherings! Mezze—an assortment of small bites, dips, and shareable dishes—is perfect for crowd-pleasing summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, you will learn to create a beautiful, full-flavored mezze spread using Chef Tess’ personal recipes. On the Mezze Menu: Mediterranean Kebabi; full flavored / seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek Drizzle Dressing, Tiropitakia; Phyllo wrapped savory cheese triangles, accompanied by Tzatziki; Savory Greek Yogurt Dip, and Greek hummus, in addition to homemade Pita Bread! This variety of skewers, phyllo wraps, dips, and pita bread make for a beautiful presentation! Learn how to make, wrap, present, and plate these delicious wonder with a wonderful Greek Salad Equipment Needs: Food processor for making the humus, stand mixer with dough hook attachment for the pita bread. Participants will receive a list of ingredients for the cook-along recipe, 3-5 days in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and prep. This class will take place on Zoom; a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Celebrate the season together with sweet treats! In this fun, hands-on class, each person will decorate a dozen cheerful spring-themed cupcakes. Learn how to frost, sprinkle, and design colorful creations, plus try your hand at piping pretty roses and flowers if you’d like to explore more advanced techniques. Don’t forget to bring a container, box, or pan so you can take your beautiful (and delicious!) masterpieces home to enjoy. *Please register each person separately. Parent must attend with child.

Beginning in the 1690's, food in the US deep south was heavily influenced by early settlers from France, Germany and Spain. The people of Senegal, Africa, Cuba, Nova Scotia, and Canada contributed to the medley of flavors using a wealth of local seafood, vegetables, poultry, livestock and pecans. Join us in creating a memorable meal to include: Crab Dip, traditional Cheese Straws, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheese Grits, Pecan Praline Candy and traditional Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce.