Culinary for Youth and Adults

Cooking Classes For Adults

Puff Pastry Appetizers

Ages: 16+
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to use puff pastry to make pretty and delicious appetizers. These little bites are perfect for any party but especially for your holiday get-togethers.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $49 R/$53 NR
17216 M, Nov. 4, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Holiday Food Gifts

Ages: 16+
Treat your friends and family to homemade holiday food gifts straight from your own kitchen. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make delightful treats suitable for gift giving. Learn the techniques involved in making chocolate truffles, candied nuts, and other holiday candies.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $49 R/$53 NR
17217 Dec. 2, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

German Cooking

Ages: 16+
German cuisine is so much more than just sauerkraut and sausages. There is also Germany's version of pasta -- Spätzle. All sort of variations of the Wiener Schnitzel abound. Rouladens -- rolls of meat stuffed with delicious fillings are very popular. Desserts from Black Forest Cake to Lebkuchen tempt the taste buds. Join us in this hands-on class as we delve into the lesser-known world of German cuisine.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $52 R/$57 NR
17322 M, Jan. 6, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Bagels and English Muffins

Ages: 16+
Bagels and English Muffins are well-loved bread items. Although most people grab a bag of these at their local grocer or cafe, you can easily make them on your own with far fewer and more natural ingredients. Join us in the hands-on class where you will learn how to make homemade bagels and English muffins and turn them into wonderful treats!
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $52 R/$57 NR
17323 M, Feb. 3, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cuisine of India

Ages: 16+
When you want your favorite Indian food, do you think you have to run to your favorite restaurant? No more! Join us for this hands-on class as we learn about the ingredients and spices that are characteristic of Indian food and how to turn your own kitchen into an Indian restaurant.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $52 R/$57 NR
17324 M, Mar. 2, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Italian Desserts

Ages: 16+
Italian desserts are some of the most loved treats and the most-ordered from restaurant menus. Think tiramisu, panna cotta, cannolis, Italian cookies and so much more. These treats do not have to wait until you make dinner reservations. Join us in this hands-on class where we will learn to make them so you can serve these desserts to your friends and family any time you want to.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $52 R/$57 NR
17325 M, Apr. 6, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cooking Classes For Kids

Spooky Halloween Treats   

Ages: 7-12
Get in the spooky spirit by learning how to make snack foods for the best Halloween ever! Students will prepare and enjoy: Mummy Pizza, Zombie Brain Brownie Bites, Banana Ghosts, and Witch Broomsticks and will leave with delicious recipes to take home to their family.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
17212 Sa, Oct. 26, 9:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.

Fall Cooking Delights With Apples and Pumpkins

Ages: 11-16
Students will learn to warm the home with these fall-favorite and delicious recipes. Students will learn basic cooking skills while preparing: Pumpkin Chili, Apple Chicken Sliders, Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies and Brown Sugar Apple Cookies. All student will leave with practical recipes to take home to their family.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
17213 Sa, Nov. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Kids Holiday Cookies

Ages: 7-12
What better way to celebrate the season than by making delicious holiday cookies? Learn how to measure ingredients and become a great baker. Students will prepare and enjoy: Merry Grinchmas Cookies, Snow Mountain Cookies, Peppermint S’more Tassies, and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies and will leave with delicious recipes to take home to their family.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
17211 Su, Dec. 8, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Kids Valentine Treats

Ages: 7-12
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with savory sweets just right for all ages to prepare, share and love! Students will make: Heart-Shaped Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Raspberry Greek Yogurt Pops, Sweetheart Strawberry Cupcakes, and Fruit Kebabs.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
17320 Sa, Feb. 1, 9:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.

Kids Easter Treats

Ages: 7-12
Beat the Easter Bunny to the table with these kid-friendly and mother approved holiday treats. Students will learn how to make: Chick Sandwiches, Potato Crunchers, Cinnabunnies, Bunny Bait and bring home recipes for the whole family to share.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
17321 Sa, Apr. 4, 9:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.