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Sweet Table Treats: French Fruit Tart, Greek Phyllo Tart & Cakecycles! - Virtual Class
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Create something sweet this spring and join Chef Tess as she guides you through three classic creations: a French fruit tart, a version of Greek phyllo pastry (Bougatsa), and cakesicles on a stick! Make it a fun night with friends or family in this virtual cooking class. An ingredient list will be sent before the class, giving you plenty of time for shopping and preparation, and a recipe packet will be sent afterward. A Zoom link will also be provided prior to the class.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Oh, You Beautiful Cake!
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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! A supply fee of $16 per student is payable to the instructor in class. Please bring a cake carrier or a box to take your cake home.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Tantalizing Thai Cuisine
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You’ll begin by preparing fresh Vietnamese summer rolls served with both hoisin and peanut sauce for dipping. Prepare fried Vietnamese spring rolls with pork, turkey, and glass noodles stuffed in rice paper and fried crisp and golden. Prepare Pad Thai, blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles, chicken breast, eggs, chilies, garlic, basil, scallions, bean sprouts, and more. For dessert, make Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream. All ingredients and supplies for this class are included in the registration fee.
Winter/Spring 2025
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A Tex Mex Fiesta
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We’ll begin with empanadas, pastries filled with beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and herbs. flautas are next, with chicken in a jalapeno/garlic paste and fried crisp in a corn tortillas. We’ll then prepare authentic Mexican rice 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 this fiesta with a Yucatan-style delight, fresh coconut blended with rich custard in a wonderful nutty crust, baked to a caramelly brown, and served with crème fraȋche. All ingredients and supplies for this class are included in the registration fee.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Valentine’s Charcuterie Board
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Celebrate love with those closest to you as we craft a Valentine’s Day-inspired charcuterie board. In this class, Laura, from Fig and Ivy Charcuterie, will provide step-by-step guidance in the arrangement of fine cheeses, meats, and additional accompaniments. Have fun with family and friends during class at the Iron Exchange in Maple Plain. Due to table space, food is available for purchase before or after class. However, beverages are available any time. A link to pay the ingredient fee of $40 will be sent one week prior to class. Bring home a new experience, a helpful grocery list for future board, plus an artfully arranged 10” heart-shaped charcuterie board (serves 5-6 people) to enjoy right away!
Winter/Spring 2025
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