Menu: Herb Mushroom Risotto Lemon Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto Squid Ink Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto) Grilled Peach and Mint Risotto (Dessert) About: Learn how to make this Northern Italian dish in this hands-on cooking class! Groups of two will make two of the five listed options for risotto. Chef Andrew...
Week 3 – Feeding Your Brain: Optimize Memory and Cognition with Whole Foods Lecture Portion (30-40 mins) Cognitive decline is not inevitable. In fact, research continues to demonstrate the important connection between nutrition and the brain’s overall health. Learn about the food plan’s guiding principles, detailed lists of what to eat and what to avoid, as well as...
Practical Series – Topic: Introduction Ingredients Equipment Sanitation Safety About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Soufflés Orange Lemon Amaretto Chocolate Cheese 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...
Practical Series – Topic: Introduction Ingredients Equipment Sanitation Safety About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Menu - Mediterranean Cuisine: Parmigiano Frico with Tomato-Basil Salsa Garlicky Spaghetti with Wilted Greens Braised Chicken Thigh with Marinated Artichokes & Polenta Almond Cake with Pears 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 who...
Menu - Euro Brunch: Arugula and Sweet Potato Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Tomato and Zucchini Strata Whipped Goat Cheese with Roasted Grapes on Crostini Rosemary Scones Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins 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...
Week 4 – Boosting Immunity: Learn How to Strengthen Your Immunity with Nutritious, Easy-to Make Meals Lecture Portion (30-40 mins) Cognitive decline is not inevitable. In fact, research continues to demonstrate the important connection between nutrition and the brain’s overall health. Learn about the food plan’s guiding principles, detailed lists of what to eat and what to...
Practical Series – Topic: Stocks Veal Beef Chicken Fish About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Doughs/Batters II Pâte à Choux - Cream Puffs Éclairs Paris Brest Pastry Cream 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...
Practical Series – Topic: Stocks Veal Beef Chicken Fish About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Menu: Pita Served with Baba Ganoush, Tabouleh, and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb Mixed Vegetable Israeli Couscous Homemade Baklava 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 who go over each...
Menu: Almond Pear Cupcakes with Pear Buttercream Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread Pecan Pumpkin Muffins with Honey Cardamom Butter About: For the debonair baker who has the savoir-faire! Students will work together in this hands-on class, led by the instructor. Participants will work in groups up to 4 on all the recipes (unless otherwise noted). Expect to...
About: Classic Cooking is excited to host an Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 8th from 5:00PM - 7:30PM! Guests will be able to come in, mingle, and enjoy an authentic German meal prepared by Chef Steven Wagenbach. Beer pairings from Crescent Crown will highlight each individual dish and their representative will be able to guide...
Menu - Classic French Flavors: French Onion Soup Hanger Steak Béarnaise Potatoes Gratin Tomatoes à la Provençale Homemade Lemon Berry Tart About: Mediterranean food doesn’t limit itself to a single country; it is a cuisine that spans over three continents and hundreds of cultures. This class aims to find the perfect combination of Mediterranean dishes....
NOTE: THE 2022 KIDS AND TEENS FALL BREAK CAMPS HAVE MERGED INTO ONE SESSION. KIDS AND TEENS WILL STILL BE GROUPED UP BY AGE RANGE. About: Fall Break is here! Classic Cooking introduces a fun four-day cooking camp, where students will learn essential cooking techniques and work alongside their peers to gain and develop new...
Week 5 – Healthy Desserts Lecture Portion: (20-30 Minutes) The lecture will consist of an explanation of diet restrictions, substitutions, and techniques when it comes to healthier desserts. Each group will be baking and make all three desserts: a low to no sugar option, a gluten free option, and a dairy free option. Menu: Low Sugar Banana Bread...
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Consommé Vegetable: Clear, Puréed About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Cake Methods Chiffon Cake Lady Fingers Devil's Sponge Cake 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...
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Consommé Vegetable: Clear, Puréed About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Menu - French Fare: Steamed Mussels with Leeks and White Wine Roasted Rack of Lamb French Fries Tomato Provençale Crème Brûlée 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 who go over each item on...
Specialty Wine Dinner – About: Classic Cooking is pleased to offer another Specialty Wine Dinner on Saturday, October 15th, 2022! Join us for this deluxe version of our regular Five Course Wine Dinners which we will feature exclusive fine wines craftily paired with a five-course menu. Cost: $100 per person. Dinner starts at 5:00 pm. To...
Menu - Holiday Ideas: Fresh Berries with Mint and Lemon Curd in Phyllo Cups Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Maple Whipped Cream Homemade Granola Yogurt Parfaits Crisp Potato Rosti Chocolate Orange 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...
Week 6 – Vegetarian/Vegan Lecture Portion (30-40 mins) Plant-based diets are renowned for their health-promoting benefits. Yet, many people are confused about what to eat and how to properly combine, as well as prepare, plant-based foods for optimizing health. This class will teach you how to easily prepare vegetable-forward, meatless, accessible and delicious dishes. Menu:...
Menu: Short Dough (Pâte Sucrée) Apricot Frangipane Tart with Cranberries and Honeyed Pistachios Florentine Chocolate Tart About: For the debonair baker who has the savoir-faire! Students will work together in this hands-on class, led by the instructor. Participants will work in groups up to 4 on all the recipes (unless otherwise noted). Expect to be standing,...
Wine 101 - About: Tasting wine is more than swirling, sniffing and swilling! In this class you will learn the basic skills of tasting a wine the way experts are trained as part of their Wine and Spirits Education certifications. The Wine 101 class will go through the four-part wine process in-depth: Appearance Nose Taste...
Menu: Cauliflower and Curry Soup Shrimp Ravioli in Wonton Wrapper with Soy Butter Sauce Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Leeks Rack of Lamb with Ratatouille Niçoise Pavlova with Fresh Fruit 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...
Menu - Notte D'Italiano: Mushroom Agnolotti with Creamy Tomato Sauce Pork alla Milanese with Arugula and Cherry Tomato Salad Grilled Vegetable Medley Creamy Polenta Whipped Mascarpone and Lemon Mousse served with Savoiardi (Ladyfinger) Cookies About: Mediterranean food doesn’t limit itself to a single country; it is a cuisine that spans over three continents and hundreds...
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Chowder Minestrone Onion Soup About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Mousses/Gelatin Fruit Mousse Chocolate Mousse Bavarian (Charlotte Russe) Lemon Curd 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...
Practical Series – Topic: Soups Chowder Minestrone Onion Soup About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading into...
Menu - Fall Flavors: Grilled Polenta Cake with Tomato Relish Caesar Salad Chicken with Prosciutto, Rosemary & White Wine Butternut Squash Risotto Apple Fig Strudel 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 who go...
About: Classic Cooking is excited to host an Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 29th from 5:00PM - 7:30PM! Guests will be able to come in, mingle, and enjoy an authentic German meal prepared by Chef Steven Wagenbach. Beer pairings from Crescent Crown will highlight each individual dish and their representative will be able to guide...
Menu: Sugar Cookie Cutouts Royal Icing (Students will learn flooding technique) About: Learn how to make delicious pastries that will impress your family and friends during this spooky time of year! Students will work together in groups of 4 during this hands-on class, led by the instructor. Expect to be standing, cooking or baking and...
Practical Series – Topic: Sauces Demi-Glace Small Sauces Roux Béchamel About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading...
Practical Series – Topic: Sauces Demi-Glace Small Sauces Roux Béchamel About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, 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 chef’s lecture before heading...
Menu - Italian Travels: Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup with Grilled Garlic Rubbed Bread Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Dill Sautéed Zucchini and Butternut Squash Capellini Pasta with Basil Pesto Affogato with Chocolate Orange Biscotti About: Our most popular stand-alone cooking class, this is Classic Cooking Academy’s bread and butter. Guests come in, find...
Curriculum: Topics: History of Barbecue Types of Grills and Smokers Basic Tools Types of Woods Common Cuts of Meats Used Cooking and Resting Times Spices, Rubs, and Sauces Food Included: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Beef Brisket Ribs Smoked Chicken (There will also be a hands-on portion where students will make a corn salsa, potato salad,...