Orono Community Education

Have you ever wondered what the air fryer hype is about? Do you have one and want ideas about what to make in it besides fries or crisping up frozen foods? Have fun participating in this demonstration and partial cook-along class as we dive into the world of air frying. The instructor will demonstrate some of her family-favorite recipes and invite participants to join in on two of them. Recipes that will be demonstrated include: cheesy macaroni and cheese balls, mozzarella sticks and meatballs. The cook-along option recipes include: chicken nuggets and stuffed potato skins. All healthy, delicious recipes that will have your family coming back for more!

Join us for this virtual interactive cookie decorating class for beginners. Learn how to make royal icing and the basics for decorating cookies. Participants will be baking the cookies ahead of time so that they are ready to decorate at the start of class. A list of ingredients and supplies needed will be provided at least a week before the class to provide time for shopping and baking. Class will take place on Zoom or on Microsoft TEAMS - free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class in advance. Note: One registration fee for this class can include participants from the same household. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. No refunds can be issued within 7 days of class or after recipe packets have been sent.

In this fun-filled virtual class, you will learn to make a variety of homemade doughs and a variety of fillings for the pierogi that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also learn how to cook and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. You will be invited to cook-along and create a classic pierogi dough along with the instructor’s potato and cheese filling and festive reuben filling. In addition to the cook-along options above, the instructor will demonstrate how she creates festive green dough and will describe how to create a bright pink one with pure natural ingredients. She will also demonstrate how to create additional festive fillings including a mushroom filling with mouthwatering umami flavor and a fun pizza filling as well. You will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation for the cook-along. This class will take place on Zoom or Microsoft TEAMS - free online software. You will receive instructions via email on how to access the class in advance. Note: One registration fee for this class can include participants from the same household. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.