Kids in the Kitchen After two years of instructing young elementary students, Chef Brenda has a new group of future chefs!  We emphasize healthy choices, kid-friendly recipes and a bit of creative know how!  The kids love the hands on approach to breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes.  Dessert always remains their favorite class!   Gingerbread Artistry Build your own sweet mansion!  Bake, construct and decorate a holiday masterpiece.  Gingerbread figures included!   Exploring Thailand Discover the essence of Thai cuisine by learning to blend the four essential elements:  hot, sweet, salty and sour in a colorful and flavor~filled array of recipes. Blazin' BBQs Master your BBQ!  Learn grilling techniques, dry and wet rubs, delicious sauces and different wood types that will enhance your meat, fish and vegetable BBQ~ing experience. Country French Classics Tried and true Country French recipes that will shape your classic French repertoire from savory stews, sauces and pastry. Discovering Spain and Tapas Nothing beats a great glass of sherry wine and a wide, imaginative tapas tasting menu featuring some of Spain's greatest treasures ~ olive oil, cheese, pimentos, garlic and cured meats. Japanese Sushi Begin to touch on the true delight of Japanese culture after learning basic sushi techniques and recipes that include nigiri sushi, rolls, sashimi, condiments and shopping for ingredients & equipment. The Moroccan Market A flavorful combination of spice blending that leads to fragrant preparations of  tagines, rice, couscous, sweetmeats and stews.   Add a few floor pillows and you are set! A Taste of New Orleans Get your gumbo, 'Cher and whip up a traditional Cajun country feast of New Orleans and Louisiana cooking that includes gumbo, roux preparation, sauces, appetizers and breads.  Les bon temps roulez! The Greek Plate The Greeks believe in great food with fresh oregano and marjoram, lemons, garlic and olives, seafood and lamb.  Learn how to create and savor the favorite recipes of Greece.  O pah! A Journey To India True Indian food is an original combination of fragrant aromas, subtle blends of herbs and toasted spices combined with contrasting textures.  Learn how to complete your pantry and create healthful, warm and delicious Indian food at a moment's notice. Mangia Italia The cheeses. The pastas. The meats. The sauces. The breads.  The olives and oils. Need we say more?  In this class, we will also explore a fresher approach with vegetables and sauces along with traditional Italian greats with very little effort. Esperienza!  Mangia! Nuevo Latino From South Florida to Cuba to the Caribbean, learn how to spice up your meal time!  Combine local flavors of the tropical current with style and finesse!  This cuisine is healthy, flavorful and fast!  Get your mojo going and soon you'll be chanting ~ hot, hot, hot!

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