Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

You'll begin by preparing delicious egg rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp and vegetables served with both hot mustard and sweet and sour sauce for dipping. You'll then prepare fried rice using chicken, shrimp, fresh veggies and secret sauce. Classic pork chow mein follows, served with crispy egg noodles and egg foo young made with both chicken and shrimp. We'll finish this extravaganza with a delightful lemon custard tort.

With the growing season nearly upon us, it's time to learn the basics of home preservation. Homemade jams, spicy salsas, fresh beans and fermented cabbage can all be enjoyed during the cold winter months. Home canning of fresh food provides a number of benefits, including lower grocery bills, sustainable lifestyles and better nutrition through control of the ingredients that go into your food. Once you know the basics, home canning is really quite easy. This class will introduce you to the tools/equipment, food safety and produce/ingredient selection needed to be successful this season and for many years to come.

We'll begin with tender scones riddled with fresh berries and white chocolate. The quintessential fresh fruit salad follows with a delightful sauce for dipping. Featured are both crab cakes with basil aioli and coconut shrimp with a zippy marmalade. You'll learn to prepare quiche using a delicious combination of veggies, meats, and cheeses baked in a flaky pastry crust. Also, a twist on eggs benedict using poached eggs stacked on toasted brioche with black forest ham and velvety hollandaise sauce. French toast finishes this extravaganza using fresh baked croissants soaked in a rich bath of custard, sautéed to a honey brown crispness and topped with pure maple syrup and fresh whipped cream.

This class will focus on all of those wonderful menu ideas that you have always wanted to know how to master...easily. We'll begin with the basic Cheese Souffle (and loads of tips/techniques for perfection.), easy Eggs Benedict Casserole, Cheese Strata, Italian Frittata with zucchini, a Japanese-style puffy baked Pancake traditionally served with lemon and confectioner's sugar, Quiche Lorraine and Greek Spanakopeta (Spinach Pie). Round out your class with accompaniments which include: a Biscotti-like Anise Toast, crunchy Bran-Corn Bread, traditional Cream Scones, quick 'Dropped Biscuit Scone Muffins', and a beautiful Pineapple Boat filled with assorted fresh fruits. And to drink; a Strawberry Fruit Smoothie plus the recipe for fresh Tangerine or Orange Mimosas. All lovely in appearance, but even better in taste! Supply fee of $13 due to instructor in class.

Kolaches are one of Czechoslovakia’s national pastries. Immigrants brought their passion (and recipes) for kolaches to the Midwest as early as the 1860's. Kolaches are marvelous egg-rich, slightly sweet yeast dough. Traditionally filled with fruit mixtures such as apricot, cottage cheese, poppy seed or prune; they can be shaped into small rounds, square "tied packages", or filled turnovers. We will make variations in class and taste samples. Plan to take home an assortment to share with family, friends or to freeze. You will also leave with many recipes, tips and techniques to master these Old-World delicacies. Better than the bakery! Supply fee of $15 due to instructor in class.

You'll be preparing chicken cacciatore using fresh chopped garlic, sweet basil, red onion, mushrooms and capers simmered in a delightful marinara sauce. You'll enjoy beef braciole stuffed with prosciutto ham and parmesan cheese in a savory burgundy sauce. We'll pair these delicacies with creamy garlic mashed potatoes, tender green beans tossed in olive oil with lemon and plenty of bruschetta for dipping. We'll finish with Crème Brûlée,a rich creamy custard with a caramel crust.

Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Chicken & Homemade Bread! Gnocchi: Bite-sized tender soft pillows of pasta-ish goodness. Very versatile with the ability to take on the flavor of added goodness creating mouthwatering meals that will become favorites in your family’s dinner rotation. This may just sound too good to be true. Not only is this all true, but gnocchi are even simpler to make than other fresh pasta options! During this fun filled class, participants will learn how to create these little morsels of goodness, and then turn them into a scrumptious meal the instructor has created called Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Chicken, and make a wonderful loaf of fresh bread as well! Have some fun participating in this virtual Cook-Along class as we dive into the world of gnocchi! Follow along step-by-step, with our wonderful instructor as she guides you through the simple pleasure of creating these delicious tender bites of goodness. Then follow along and create a wonderful meal with them that will have your family asking for more! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on ZOOM; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home / house only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip & Italian Meatball Slider Sammies made from SCRATCH! No one will even care about the game with these TOUCHDOWN scoring snacks on the table! YOU will be the MVP of the party regardless of who wins! Learn to make SOFT Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip & Italian Meatball Slider Sammies from SCRATCH! EVERYTHING from the dough for the pretzels and rolls, beer cheese and meatballs will be made fresh! NO store bought rolls or frozen meatballs are included in the instructors’ personal recipes being used for the class! Crowd pleasing goodness during the game or any time of year HANDS-DOWN! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on ZOOM; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home / house 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.

No need to look beyond your own kitchen for RESTAURANT QUALITY spring rolls! Whether you are looking to host a memorable Dim Sum get-together or simply want to create something FRESH and BRIGHT to welcome in the spring, this is the class you have been looking for! Join Tess as she walks you through the process of creating two types of spring rolls bursting with a SYMPHONY of flavors bold and bright enough to wake up any and all taste buds. Choice of meat (chicken or pork) & veggies will fill the CRISPY spring rolls, and fresh veggie and precooked protein of choice will fill the FRESH spring rolls. Two types of wrappers will be used. Participants will be able to customize filling ingredients and seasonings according to their taste or dietary preferences. Join in the fun as we dive into the world of spring rolls learning the techniques to create fillings, and how to wrap, roll, and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness! Freezing and reheating tips will also be shared! Come join the FUN! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on ZOOM; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home / house only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

You’ll begin by preparing Vietnamese summer rolls (fresh) served with both hoisin and peanut sauce for dipping. Included are Vietnamese spring rolls (fried) with pork, turkey, and glass noodles stuffed in rice paper and fried crisp and golden. You'll then prepare Pad Thai blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles, breast of chicken, eggs, chilies, garlic, basil, scallions, bean sprouts, and more. For dessert, Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream.

Food in the U.S. deep south was influenced by a medley of flavors using a wealth of local seafood, vegetables, poultry, livestock and of course, 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. A few more recipes may be added! Supply fee of $17 due to instructor in class.

Chicken Parmesan & Freshly Baked Hoagies! Few things bring more joy than the smell of freshly made bread. Learning how to make bread in your own kitchen however is one of those things! This class is sure to provide this experience as you learn to create your own WHOLESOME HOAGIE (“Hero”) Rolls from scratch. Experience the soft and chewy interior, and the slightly crunchy exterior for yourselves; almost heavenly goodness! If that wasn’t enough, you will also master the art of creating the most wonderful chicken Parmesan to fill them with. Say hello to a masterfully seasoned breaded exterior that STAYS IN PLACE and maintains its crispiness while keeping the chicken juicy and delicious. NO DEEP FRYING INVOLVED! The meal is sure to become a family favorite, and remember that the rolls can be used for other fillings as well! The possibilities are endless! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. This class will take place on ZOOM; free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home / house only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.