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    A Tex Mex Fiesta

    We'll begin with Empanadas; a pastry filled with beef, tomatoes, potatoes and herbs. Flautas are next with chicken in a jalapeno and garlic paste fried crisp in a corn tortilla. We'll then prepare authentic Mexican rice made with onions, garlic, tomatoes and fresh cilantro along with Mexican style corn prepared with lime aioli, cayenne pepper and Cotija cheese. Fajitas follow with tender strips of marinated beef and chicken with fresh sautéed bell peppers and onions wrapped in a warm tortilla shell. We'll finish the fiesta with a Yucatecan-style delight; a fresh coconut blended with rich custard in a wonderful nutty crust, baked to a caramelly brown, and served with creme fraiche. Class partnered with Eden Prairie Community Education
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    Basic Home Food Preservation

    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.
  • CHICKEN MARSALA VS CHICKEN LIMONE – (Participation)

    Begins with bruschetta topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, skinned roma tomatoes and sweet roasted bell pepper sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with olive oil. You’ll prepare “Chicken Marsala” with fresh sauteed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala butter sauce. We’ll see how that measures up against “Chicken Limone” topped with a chardonnay, lemon, butter sauce with capers. Both entrees are paired with "Spaghetti Aglio Olio", tender garden vegetables tossed with olive oil, garlic, and Romano cheese. We'll finish with "Diplomatico", a divine combination of rum and espresso soaked pound cake, rich chocolate mousse and fresh whipped cream. Class partnered with Eden Prairie Community Education.
  • Dim Sum Dumpling Dynasty: Pot Stickers with Homemade Wrappers & Dipping Sauce

    Dim Sum is a beloved Chinese dining tradition featuring a variety of small appetizers, with dumplings being a crowd favorite. One of the most popular dumplings? Pot Stickers! In this exciting new class, Tess will guide you through the step-by-step process of making delicious homemade Pot Stickers, complete with handmade wrappers that will elevate your culinary skills. You'll learn how to make a flavorful pork or chicken filling, craft a delightful dipping sauce, and even get tips on freezing your Pot Stickers for future meals. For those looking to fully embrace the homemade experience, you'll have the option to make your own wrappers, though store-bought alternatives are welcome too. By the end of this class, you'll be ready to make Pot Stickers so good, you'll never want the store-bought version again! 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.
  • Ethnic Street Food-Virtual

    Choose from one or all of these virtual classes! These classes are a great way to incorporate ethnic cooking into your meal planning. Thai Street Food Monday, January 13, 6-8pm Thai cuisine is full of aromatic ingredients, cooking styles, and dish decorations. In this interactive online class, we’ll make three popular and delicious; Thai dishes from Thai vermicelli salad, Thai coconut soup, and pad Thai with chicken. Vietnamese Street Food Monday, March 3, 6-8pm Embrace the light and delicate flavors of Vietnamese cuisine known for fresh herbs, vegetables, and dipping sauce. In this online interactive cooking class, we’ll make Vietnamese fresh rolls with dipping sauce and Vietnamese noodle soup (pho) with chicken. Hand-Pulled Noodles from Scratch Monday, March 31, 6-8pm Hand-pulled noodles are so much fun and they are much easier to make than you would think. In this online interactive class, you will learn 2 different techniques to pull noodles. We will make 2 types of hand-pulled noodles: Biang Biang and Lamian noodles. We’ll turn Biang Biang noodles into a noodle salad with chili sauce. We’ll turn Lamian noodles into miso noodle soup. Mexican Tacos Monday, May 5, 6-8pm Mexican tacos are as vast and diverse as the country. In this interactive online class, we’ll start by making flour tortillas from scratch. We’ll also make pan-grilled shrimp tacos with chipotle pepper sauce and chicken tacos with fresh tomato salsa. Please watch your email for a link when the class date gets closer.
  • Focaccia, Stromboli & Calzones! Oh My!

    What makes a Focaccia a Focaccia, a Stromboli a Stromboli, and a Calzone a Calzone? Discover the unique differences and similarities in this fun, hands-on Cook-Along Class! Dive into the delicious world of rolled and stuffed pizzas and learn to make **homemade Focaccia Bread**, a flavorful **Stromboli**, and **Calzones**—all from scratch with homemade pizza dough. Under the expert guidance of the instructor, you’ll master: Stromboli: A rolled, filled pizza Calzones: Stuffed pizza pockets Focaccia Bread: Fluffy and flavorful with a perfect crust Plus, an out-of-this-world pizza sauce to complement your creations! You’ll work with two different types of homemade dough—one for the pizzas and another for the focaccia. With step-by-step instruction, the process is simple and enjoyable. Impress your family and friends with restaurant-quality results, and you may never order takeout pizza again! 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.
  • Four Famous Ethnic Cookies

    Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, Krumkakes, made with cream, butter and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. Italian Pizzelles are also baked on the top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookies sometimes flavored with vanilla. The chewy, almond Swedish Sandbakkels are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, we will master deep fried Rosettes-those exceedingly fragile, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners' sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Please bring containers to bring your creations safely home. $14 food fee paid to instructor at class.
  • Great MN Hot Dishes

    The MN hotdish (elsewhere called a casserole) is a one-dish supper or side dish baked in your oven using a single piece of cookware. We will use fresh ingredients (no canned soups) and do easy prep for a family mean or make impressive, elegant company fare for friends or crowd pleasing recipes for pot luck. Many of these dishes can be made ahead, chilled and then baked...all with minimal dishwashing! You betcha! Our recipes are enhanced by a blend of diverse ethnic influences to create sensational food that is easy to prepare, a pleasure to serve and a delight to eat! Join us to create different dishes including: *Beef, Pork & Saurkraut *Pork Loin with Dried Apricots & Cherries *Beef & Spinach (or Broccoli) *Eggplant & Cheese *Chicken Cobbler with Carrots, Mushrooms & Peas *Lentils & Vegitables *Baked Penne Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli & Mushrooms Supply fee of $16 due to instructor in class.
  • Holiday Cookie Magic!-Virtual

    Royal Icing & Stuffed Cookies Workshop Back by popular demand are Tess' Magical Cheesecake & Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, in addition to her ever-popular Holiday Cookie Bake & Decorate class where participants learn the foundations of decorating cookies with Royal Icing. If you are looking to start a new holiday cookie baking and decorating tradition and looking for a NEW SPECTACULAR COOKIE to add to your holiday celebrations, look no further. Participants will be baking the cookies for decorating ahead of time so that they are ready to decorate at the start of class. A PDF with two of the instructors' personal sugar cookie recipes and a list of ingredients/supplies needed for the royal icing will be provided prior to class starting to provide time for shopping and baking. Use any cookie cutters you like! No fancy decorating tips or bags will be needed. The packet will also include ingredients required for the STUFFED COOKIES that we will be creating together during the class. 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.
  • Japanese Miso Ramen From Scratch! (Virtual)

    This class is not about instant ramen. In fact, we will be making Japanese miso ramen from scratch. We will start with making ramen noodles from scratch. Then, we’ll braise cha shu chicken and make miso broth. We will serve our ramen with marinated soft-boiled eggs and different toppings. Class takes place on Zoom. Please have a current email on file with us. If you need to cancel one of Ploy's classes and you have already been sent a recipe for the class, we will not be able to issue a refund. You may contact us about transferring your registration to a different participant for the class.
  • Marry Me Gnocchi with Chicken & Breadsticks: Handcrafted, from SCRATCH-deliciousness

    Spring is here, and there’s no better way to say "I love you" than with a homemade meal like Chef Tess’ irresistible **Marry Me Gnocchi with Chicken and Breadsticks**. In this class, you’ll learn to prepare a delicious, unforgettable meal from scratch that will impress your family—or win over your significant other! On the menu: Handcrafted Gnocchi in a rich, silky, flavor-packed sauce Perfectly seasoned and cooked Chicken Breasts Freshly baked, soft Homemade Breadsticks This restaurant-quality meal is guaranteed to become a new favorite in your dinner rotation! Whether you make it a fun date night or a cozy family cooking experience, you’ll create lasting memories in the kitchen. Cooking along is optional, but highly encouraged for a fun, interactive experience! 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.
  • Marvelous Macarons

    They are beautiful and so fun to make! Your instructor will show you some simple tricks to make the process easy. We will make three different kinds: lovely blueberry, lemon, and pink cherry or strawberry. There will also be some chocolate macarons for you to sample. Students will bake and assemble one recipe from start to finish, as well as decorate and assemble the other two recipes. You will be the talk of the party when you serve these little delicacies! Supply Fee: $13 per student. Payable to instructor the evening of the class.
  • Oh, You Beautiful Cake!

    What could be better than chocolate, caramel, pecans, and more? In this class you will mix, bake, and assemble a decadent 3-layer cake. With guidance from Nancy, each student will create and take home a deliciously gooey chocolate masterpiece, perfect for sharing with family and friends-if you can resist keeping it all for yourself! Supply Fee of $16 per student payable to the instructor in class.
  • Scandinavian Gourmet Dinner

    From those northern countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, we will create an assortment of superb entrees and desserts balanced with a soup & salad but NO lutefish! A larger class will include 14 recipes with fewer ones for smaller groups. Dishes may include: *Apple Stuffed Pork Loin *Swedish Meatballs *Salmon with Dill & Lemon *Cold Poached Salmon *Carrot Casserole *Spinach Soup *Pineapple Beet Salad & Cheese Sticks *Rice Pudding *Toska Cake *Finnish Nut Logs *Raspberry Ribbons *Oatmeal Wafers and a famous Fruit Soup Supply fee of $17 due to instructor in class.
  • Sourdough

    Sourdough became popular over the last year as a healthier alternative to regular white or whole wheat bread. Although it has comparable nutrients, the lower phytate levels mean it is more digestible and nutritious. The prebiotics also help to keep your gut bacteria happy, and it may be less likely to spike blood sugar levels. Come to this class and make a dozen sourdough muffins and go home with a small amount of starter to continue making sourdough bread. Bring a quart glass jar with a lid to class.
  • Swedish Staples: Limpa and Kladdkaka

    Come for an evening of making the classic Limpa Rye Bread and the chocolate cake Kladdkaka. Limpa is a classic Swedish rye bread with a tender crumb and a hint of fragrant orange and anise seed. Perfect for sandwiches, soups or with a bit of butter. Limpa is a staple in Swedish Cuisine. Kladdkaka is similar to American Brownies but different at the same time. It’s a dense, rich chocolate dessert with a crip exterior and a soft gooey interior.
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    Tantalizing Thai Cuisine (Participation)

    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. Class partnered with Eden Prairie Community Education.
  • Traditional Italian Cuisine (Participation)

    Enjoy traditional Italian favorites beginning with classic panzanella, a toasted bread salad with refreshing summer vegetables in a light vinaigrette. You'll prepare the celebrated chicken saltimbocca using thins slice prosciutto ham and fresh sage topped with a lemon caper butter sauce and pan fried artichokes. You learn the art of potato gnocchi, shaped potato dumpling, tossed with a medley of amazing sauces including fresh basil pesto, marinara, and brown butter with sage. We'll finish with cannoli, fired pastry filled with sweetened ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, served on a pool of warm chocolate sauce and garnished with chopped pistachios. This class is in partnership with Eden Prairie Community Education.
  • Truffles, Candies for All Occasions

    Just in time for Valentine's Day! Although they can be made any time of the year. These rich, chocolaty delicacies make wonderful gifts...if you can part with them that is. We will make five different kinds of truffles and decorate them with beautiful trim. Each student will go home with a nice box of finished truffles. Supply Fee of $13 per student payable to the instructor in class. Optional truffle/candy kit will be available for purchase for future candy making projects. * We are sorry, but we cannot accommodate nut allergies in this class. *
  • Vomacka and Zelnicky

    On the menu is Vomacka and Zelnicky! Learn to make this yummy creamy Czech soup and sauerkraut cracker to complete it. Filled with green beans and potatoes ina creamy sauce with a touch of apple cider vinegar, this soup is perfect for any evening this fall as it celebrates the harvests of the season. Zelnicky's crips flavors meld perfectly with the milky goodness of Vomacka. Bring a soup pot to class with you.
  • Wrap and Roll

    Come and join in a hands-on experience to learn, prepare, and taste Chinese-American style egg rolls and summer rolls. We will cover the types of wrappers used, different filling ideas, rolling techniques, and ways to cook them. By taking this class, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the variety of egg rolls that there are, as well as how to make them at home.