Classes

Register online to reserve your place in one of our upcoming classes or call us at (816) 554-3755. All cooking classes must be paid for at time of reservation.  Class sizes are extremely limited and tend to fill up quickly...If a class is full, please contact the store to be added to a wait list.  **If you are considering purchasing a class as a gift, we highly encourage you to purchase a gift certificate instead so that the recipient can select the menu and date that works best for them.**
 
All classes are BYOB! Please feel free to bring your own wine or beer with you to enjoy with your meal. We’ll provide the glasses and openers! Water/tea will be provided.  We will remain open for your private shopping during class.  

Cancellation Policy:  We have a strict 7 day cancellation policy.  We will gladly refund your class fee or transfer you to another class as long as your request is made more than 7 calendar days prior to the class date. If you discover that you are unable to attend class within the 7 days prior, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions.  

An Hawaiian Getaway
Monday, July 29, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

 

Join Chef Matt for a Culinary Getaway to the Hawaiian Islands where you will indulge in the flavors of paradise! We will start off with Fresh Poke on Crispy Wontons with Avocado Aioli. For the Salad, we will compose some wonderful flavors over greens with a Coconut Lime dressing, macadamias, and fresh mango.  For our Entrée you will learn how to make Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, one of Matt's most requested sauce recipes, and serve it up with some fresh grilled Golden Pineapple, steamed Asian Rice, and we gotta have some Homemade Macaroni Salad!  For dessert, you will fall in love with Guava Bars, so buttery and yummy, with whipped cream!  $75 per person

All Things Lemon 
Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Lemons are among some of the staples in Chef Francesca’s Sicilian style cooking. Be ready to see how she incorporates lemons into her marinade, in pasta sauce, and desserts that her mama used in her Italian dishes! Served tonight will be a sampling of cheeses that pair well with lemon and a Limoncello Slush.  For dinner we will have Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta, Marinated Broccoli Salad, and a Lemon Herb Focaccia bread.  And to finish off this wonderful meal - Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis.  $75 per person 

Trip to Seoul (Korean Dinner)
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00PM 

Come learn how simple and delicious Korean food can be prepared at home.  Chef Sophia will start with Kimbap (a Korean dish of cooked rice, vegetables, fish, and meat rolled in dried seaweed sheets served in bite-sized pieces), Korean soy bean paste stew and Kimchi.  The highlight of the night will be BBQ pork ribs (Bapsang) with steamed rice and a korean dessert pancake to top of the meal.   $75 per person

Farmers' Market Fast and Fresh
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

The local farmers’ market is a treasure trove of fruits and vegetables so dinner really can be fast and fresh. Join us as we share creative, seasonal dishes that your whole family will enjoy. It is a delicious menu that lets you proudly put vegetables and fruits center stage. Recipes will include Yellow Squash Galette with Pesto, Marinated Shrimp in Herb Oil, Farmers Market Grilled Vegetable-Cheese Sandwich, Cucumber Corn Salad, Marinated Walnut Green Bean Salad and a Summer Dessert featuring the fruit of the season.  $75 per person  

It's Pasta Time
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

It's going to be a Pasta Party with Chef Aristo tonight.  We'll start the night with Caprese salad, Pasta Florentine and Pasta Pomodoro for dinner (he just couldn't decide between the two), and finally, Tiramisù for dessert!

$75 per person 

Cooking with Apples
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Chef Aristo will be getting ready for the fall season and means APPLES!  We'll start the night with an apple, goat cheese, almond, and honey appetizer.  Apple Stuffed Pork Chop with an apple cherry glaze, potatoes, and carrots for the main, and we'll finish the night with Dutch Apple Pie  for dessert!

$75 per person 

Gluten Free Italian
Monday, Septemer 23, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Chef Francesca's gluten-free Italian dishes are for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine without compromising on taste. She will have fresh-made gluten-free Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken, stuffed cannelloni served with meatballs, seafood risotto, and for dessert gluten-free cannolis with a cup of espresso...all sure to be a hit among gluten free food enthusiasts.  $75 per person