Essentials of West African Cooking

Rather than standing in line at a crowded restaurant, invite your friends over for brunch. This class will teach you a selection of great sweet and savory brunch dishes that include: frittata; sweet and savory crêpes; scones with citrus curd; and of course, boozy punches!

Nothing beats the rich flavor and perfectly al dente texture of handmade pasta. So let's practice making our own pastas by hand and concoct some rich fillings, learning how to stuff ravioli, tortellini and cannelloni. As we make these three heavenly pastas, we'll complete them with homemade sauces that are the perfect complement to each shape and filling. You'll handcraft: lemon ricotta ravioli with sage brown butter, roasted red pepper tortellini in fra diavolo sauce, and beef angolotti in brodo.

What could go better together than burgers and beer --- cooked by you and your significant other? In this class created specifically for couples, you'll learn to make burgers for every taste and sides for every craving --- along with a thirst-quenching selection of beer. Your menu: spicy Buffalo turkey sliders; beef burgers, cheeseburgers and Juicy Lucy burgers; quick pickles; crispy onion rings; secret sauce; and to drink, ice cold beer.

More French Desserts dives deeper into the techniques and flavors that define French pastry. You’ll prepare classic desserts such as mille-feuille, crème brûlée, madeleines, and rich chocolat chaud, focusing on refined techniques, delicate custards, and elegant presentations.