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2 events,
Sunday Brunch (03/27/22)
Sunday Brunch (03/27/22)
Menu - Top o' the Morning: Apple Cranberry and Almond Coleslaw Corn Beef and Hash with Poached Eggs Roasted Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Cheddar Chive Scones Chocolate Irish Cream Mousse About: You’ve enjoyed brunch in the past before. Why not cook your own this time? Join us as we work together to cook the ultimate...
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After-School Cooking Class (03/28/22)
After-School Cooking Class (03/28/22)
Menu - Far East Flavors: Asian Chicken Wings Chinese Stir Fry Noodles Spiced Carrot Cupcakes About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all sit down and enjoy...
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Pastry Series – Week 10 (03/30/22)
Pastry Series – Week 10 (03/30/22)
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Yeast Dough Buttermilk Rolls Cinnamon Rolls About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by...
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Practical Series – Week 22 (03/31/22)
Practical Series – Week 22 (03/31/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Creams – Pastry, Bavarian, Gelatin, Buttercream Cake Assembly About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn...
Pizza-Making Class (SOLD OUT)
Pizza-Making Class (SOLD OUT)
Menu: Caesar Salad Customized Pizza Classic Biscotti About: An old customer favorite is back, with a twist! In this class, you’ll learn from the pros how to make the best home-baked pizza. No fancy ovens required! Once demos are over, the chef takes in students to roll, top, and cook their own dough while others...
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German Pastry Series – Week 5 (04/02/22)
German Pastry Series – Week 5 (04/02/22)
Week 5 – Cakes I: Bienenstich This is a traditional Blechkuchen made from a yeast dough and topped with a butter-sugar-almond mixture. During baking, this topping caramelizes, giving the cake a shiny appearance. After baking, the cake is often also filled with a vanilla cream. Kasekuchen Käsekuchen is a cheesecake made with Quark or other...
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After-School Cooking Class (04/04/22)
After-School Cooking Class (04/04/22)
Menu - Tailgate Treats: Mini Burger Sliders Potato Salad Quick Pickles Veggies with Queso Dip 7-Layer Bars About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all sit down...
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Practical Series – Week 1 (04/05/22)
Practical Series – Week 1 (04/05/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Introduction Ingredients Equipment Sanitation Safety About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
2 events,
Pastry Series – Week 11 (04/06/22)
Pastry Series – Week 11 (04/06/22)
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Plated Desserts Crêpes Chocolate Lava Cake Fruit Sauces Garnishes About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is...
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Practical Series – Week 23 (04/07/22)
Practical Series – Week 23 (04/07/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Dessert Cookies Lemon Curd About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the...
2 events,
Practical Series – Week 1 (04/08/22)
Practical Series – Week 1 (04/08/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Introduction Ingredients Equipment Sanitation Safety About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
Gourmet Class – Supper at Home (04/08/22)
Gourmet Class – Supper at Home (04/08/22)
Menu - Supper at Home: Bruschetta Trio with Fresh Arugula Salad and Italian Vinaigrette Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Olive Oil Cake with Macerated Figs and Mascarpone About: Our most popular stand-alone cooking class, this is Classic Cooking Academy’s bread and butter. Guests come in, find a seat, have a drink, and meet the chefs...
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German Pastry Series – Week 6 (04/09/22)
German Pastry Series – Week 6 (04/09/22)
Week 6 – Cakes II: Apfelkuchen The Apfel-Streuselkuchen is a yeast dough, topped with apples, then topped with sweet, buttery crumbs. Black Forest The Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake) is perhaps the best known specialty from the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) region. This is a cake with multiple (usually 4) layers of chocolate sponge cake, cherries,and...
Specialty Wine Dinner (SOLD OUT)
Specialty Wine Dinner (SOLD OUT)
Specialty Wine Dinner – About: Classic Cooking is pleased to offer another Specialty Wine Dinner on Saturday, April 9th! Join us for this deluxe event which will feature exclusive fine wines craftily paired with a five-course menu. Cost: $100 per person. Seating at 5:00 pm. To check for availability, please call (480-502-0177) or email (info@ccacademy.edu) Classic...
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Sunday Brunch (SOLD OUT)
Sunday Brunch (SOLD OUT)
Menu - Middle Eastern Flair: Shakshuka Potato Latkes Farmer's Cheese Pastry Varieties Mixed Berries with Dates Baklava About: You’ve enjoyed brunch in the past before. Why not cook your own this time? Join us as we work together to cook the ultimate late morning spread! Students will create today’s meal using ingredients prepared by our...
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After-School Cooking Class (04/11/22)
After-School Cooking Class (04/11/22)
Menu - Tacos & Tostadas: Chicken Tinga Tacos Shredded Chicken Tostadas Roasted Corn & Black Beans Baked Churros About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all sit...
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Practical Series – Week 2 (04/12/22)
Practical Series – Week 2 (04/12/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Stocks Veal Beef Chicken Fish About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
2 events,
Pastry Series – Week 12 (04/13/22)
Pastry Series – Week 12 (04/13/22)
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Chocolate Tempering Truffles Almond Rochers Mendiants About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by...
2 events,
Practical Series – Week 24 (04/14/22)
Practical Series – Week 24 (04/14/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Chocolate Tempering Mousses Sorbet About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the...
2 events,
Practical Series – Week 2 (04/15/22)
Practical Series – Week 2 (04/15/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Stocks Veal Beef Chicken Fish About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
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Pastry Class – Puff Pastry Workshop (04/16/22)
Pastry Class – Puff Pastry Workshop (04/16/22)
Pastry Class – Menu: Classic Puff Quick Puff Bouchées Vol-au-Vent Napoleon About: For the debonair baker who has the savoir-faire! Learn to make delicious pastries that will impress your family and friends. Join Chef Pascal for a specialty pastry class featuring the most elegant dough in the kitchen: the Puff Pastry. The Chef will talk about...
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After-School Cooking Class (04/18/22)
After-School Cooking Class (04/18/22)
Menu - Classic Comforts: Chicken Pot Pie Warm Cinnamon Applesauce Crudite with Homemade Ranch Dressing Double Chocolate Chip Cookies About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all...
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Practical Series – Week 3 (04/19/22)
Practical Series – Week 3 (04/19/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Consommé Vegetable: Clear, Puréed About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
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Practical Series – Week 3 (04/22/22)
Practical Series – Week 3 (04/22/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Consommé Vegetable: Clear, Puréed About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
Gourmet Class – A Touch of Spring (SOLD OUT)
Gourmet Class – A Touch of Spring (SOLD OUT)
Menu - A Touch of Spring: Bacon Leek and Gruyere Tart in (Commercial) Puff Pastry with Spring Greens and Dijon Vinaigrette Steak Diane with Mustard and Cognac Pan Cream Sauce Sweet Potato Gratin Sautéed Spring Vegetables Fresh Blueberry Cobbler About: Our most popular stand-alone cooking class, this is Classic Cooking Academy’s bread and butter. Guests...
2 events,
Pastry Class – Soufflés (SOLD OUT)
Pastry Class – Soufflés (SOLD OUT)
Soufflés Class – Menu: Classic Orange Soufflé Crème Anglaise Chocolate Soufflé Chocolate Sauce About: Join Chef Sharon Lunardi for this hands-on Pastry Class, and learn the technique to making those famous French Soufflés that everybody adores! Learn how to make the purée base along with the egg white lift. Each student will make their own...
Five Course Wine Dinner (04/23/22)
Five Course Wine Dinner (04/23/22)
Menu: Foie Gras and Brioche Moules Poulette Coq Au Vin Steak Pommes Frites with Sauce Béarnaise Floating Island Dessert About: One of our few classes that does not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our chef(s) and sommelier, and enjoy a five-course tasting menu with specially paired wines. With each course, our head...
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After-School Cooking Class (04/25/22)
After-School Cooking Class (04/25/22)
Menu - European Delights: Chicken Cordon Bleu Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Chocolate Cream Puffs About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all sit down and enjoy the meal...
Nutritional Series – Week 1 (04/25/22)
Nutritional Series – Week 1 (04/25/22)
Week 1 – Eat Real Food: Learn How to Nutritionally Balance & Prepare Meals with Whole Foods Lecture Portion (30-40 mins) Clean eating basics―Learn about the benefits of a healthier diet, recommended foods, and artificial ingredients to eliminate, foods to moderate, core clean eating principles and nutritional guidelines, how to stock your kitchen, and more.Clean...
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Practical Series – Week 4 (04/26/22)
Practical Series – Week 4 (04/26/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Chowder Minestrone Onion Soup About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...
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Practical Series – Week 4 (04/29/22)
Practical Series – Week 4 (04/29/22)
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Chowder Minestrone Onion Soup About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from...