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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. Please, do NOT wait to register - class sizes are extremely limited and will fill up quickly! If a class is full, please contact the store to be added to the wait list.
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 will be provided.
We will remain open for your private shopping during and after class.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend a class for which you are registered, you must notify us at least 7 calendar days prior to the class date. 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. Full payment is expected at time of registration.
BBQ
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
It's BBQ Time!!!! Who doesn't love a BBQ? Tonight, Chef Aristo is going to share with you his recipes for Watermelon & Feta Salad, Ribs, Beans, Cheesy Corn Bake, and Rocky Road Brownies. Yum!
$65 per person
Italian Steak Sandwich Dinner
Thursday, July 7th from 6:00 to 8:00PM
“My grown boys still ask me for these all the time!” - Chef Francesca Martin.
Delicious breaded Italian steak is drenched in marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, and then toasted. Chef Francesca will also show you how to make two easy side dishes that pair wonderfully with this dinner. Like her traditional family dinners often end, she will make fresh brewed espresso with an authentic coffee pot and frothy cream. She will serve up her biscotti too!
$65 per person
Summertime Dinner
Wednesday, July 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
It's going to be hot outside, so come cool off with this refreshing Summertime menu with Chef Aristo. Tonight you'll enjoy Wild Greens Salad, Pork tenderloin Sliders, Baked Potato Salad, and Roasted Peaches.
$65 per person
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Julia Child presents Summer in Provence
Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
This fun and delicious class will present the flavors and recipes of Provence, the southern region of France along the Mediterranean coastline, and of course, the wonderful dishes inspired by the acclaimed chef Julia Child. In true French fashion, we will begin the evening with gourgères. Then, enjoy Roasted Salmon on Greens, accompanied by Julia’s Braised Rice and Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal. For dessert, Le Vacherin, a meringue dessert.
$65 per person
Julia Child presents Summer in Provence
Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
This class was so popular, we added a second night!! This fun and delicious class will present the flavors and recipes of Provence, the southern region of France along the Mediterranean coastline, and of course, the wonderful dishes inspired by the acclaimed chef Julia Child. In true French fashion, we will begin the evening with gourgères. Then, enjoy Roasted Salmon on Greens, accompanied by Julia’s Braised Rice and Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal. For dessert, Le Vacherin, a meringue dessert.
$65 per person
Sicilian Summer Nights
Wednesday, August 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Celebrate with Chef Francesca as she shows you how her Sicilian family would enjoy the summer months with, of course, food!! She will talk with you about her momma’s favorite picnic items: Italian Sausage sandwiches with green peppers and onions, Olive Schiacciate, Italian Potato Salad with Green Beans, Slices of Watermelon, Sfingi (Sicilian doughnuts) and a cup of American coffee.
$65 per person
Dinner from the Farmer's Market
Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
The local farmers’ market is filled with fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as herbs, meat, chicken and more. This class will focus on those delicious, fresh ingredients—whether from the market or your own garden. We will begin with a cucumber-basil dressing on tomatoes. A refreshing watermelon cooler will cleanse your palate. Then enjoy Summer Chicken Parmesan with Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini, accompanied by Orzo with Roasted Vegetables. For dessert, there will be a delicious Cast Iron Peach Crostata.
$65 per person
Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
The acclaimed cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat, by Samin Nosrat explores the key aspects every cook needs to know to be able to quickly and easily prepare the very best meals and now has become a popular TV show on Netflix. Everyone will enjoy tasting her recipes, but more importantly, you will leave the class empowered to become an even better cook. We will begin with The Greenest Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing. Her Buttermilk Roast Chicken is unbeatable, and we will accompany it with Herbed Rice. Butternut Squash is the basis of an ideal autumn side dish and for dessert enjoy Moira's Caramel Brownies. Easy meals never tasted so good.
$65 per person
In The Kitchen with Cast Iron
Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
That traditional black skillet is THE skillet chefs quickly grab to make the best dinners and yet, for some people, it poses so many questions. Let us share our knowledge and the tips from our latest cookbook, The Best Cast Iron Baking Book, as we erase your uncertainties. Let’s start the evening with a Skillet Cheese Dip on Baguettes. Cast Iron Pork Chops with Sage Gravy will become a family favorite. We will serve it with mashed potatoes, herbed green beans and a warm Parker House roll. For dessert enjoy Cast Iron Brownies, Two Ways.
$65 per person
Secret to Make Ahead Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Put the fun back in this special holiday and remove the stress from the annual feast with our make ahead Thanksgiving. We will share the recipes, tips and secrets so you can prepare most of it ahead and enjoy a truly delicious, yet relaxing meal with family and friends. We will share recipes for all the classics—turkey, easy, make ahead mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, a fresh twist on that green bean casserole, slow cooker dressing that frees up precious oven space, Parker House rolls and of course a traditional, delicious pie. Need we say, come hungry? Register early for this popular, annual class so you don’t miss out.
$65 per person
Holiday Tea
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Holiday gatherings are the most fun and we will help you be the gracious host. We will share the tips and recipes you need to host your own event in the style of a classic, English tea. Of course, we will begin with scones and clotted cream. The traditional menu will then feature an array of savory bites and holiday sweets. Bring your friends and let us keep that China cup filled with tea. It will be a beautiful and fun respite during this busy time of year.
$65 per person