Halloween Fun for the Little Ones
with Mindy Trotta
Ages 4 to 6 with adult, Hands-On

Calling all goblins and ghouls… and adults, too! There will be no tricks in this Halloween class, just some yummy treats and loads of fun.

MENU: Witch Fingers with “Toxic” Yellow Dipping Sauce; Tarantula Cookies; Witch Broomsticks; Green Ghoulade; and a fun Halloween Craft.

Cooking with Beer II *
with Phillis Carey
Adult

Thinking of trying some beer in your favorite recipe? Then come to this class for tips and tricks on cooking with beer. You'll love the rich, unique flavor that it can add to your favorite recipes. * Beer will not be served in this class; it will be used for cooking purposes only!

MENU: Beer and Cheddar Soup served with Onion and Fontina Beer Batter Bread; Garlic and Beer Simmered Shrimp on Pasta with Broccoli and Pepper Slaw with Basil Balsamic Dressing; Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Beer Sauce; Chunky Beef and Beer Stew with Onions, Pepper and Tomatoes topped with Garlic Breadcrumbs; Beer-Battered Apple Beignets with Apricot Sauce.

Holiday Entertaining Entrées
with Phillis Carey
Adult

Entertaining for the holidays can be a scary thought when you don’t know what you’re doing. Phillis shares several of her ideas for entertaining with ease throughout this fall and winter.

MENU: Shrimp and Crab Lasagna Rolls with Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce; Beef Medallions with Cognac Cream Sauce and Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Pancetta and Leeks; Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Cherry Balsamic Sauce; Chicken Wellington Stuffed with Spinach Pesto and Roasted Red Peppers served with Garlic Basil Cream Sauce; Chocolate Cherry Tart with a Brownie Crust.

Halloween Cooking Party
with Susan Irby
Ages 10 and Up, Hands-On

Boo there or boo square! Make some creepy-cool and tasty Halloween surprises.

MENU: Creepy Date Crawlers; Green Olive Eye Balls; Crispy Corn Dog Crunch; Pasta Brains; Bacon Mummy Wraps; Halloween Peanut Butter Cookies with Fudgy Brownies; Ghost in the Graveyard Cake; Turkey or Vegetarian Stew in Pumpkin Shell.

The World of Blue Cheese
with George Geary
Adult

Blue cheeses are a specialty cheese known all over the world. From appetizers to desserts, this amazing cheese is quite versatile. George will teach you how to cook with a variety of blue cheeses in this all-meal class.

MENU: Blue Cheese Peppercorn Salad Dressing on a Bed of Greens; Gorgonzola-Pistachio Cheesecake with Stone Crackers, Mushroom Caps filled with Stilton Blue Cheese; French-Style New Red Potatoes with Roquefort; Butterfly Stuffed Pork Chops with Gorgonzola; Cinnamon Nutmeg Baked Apples.

Thanksgiving for Tots
with Mindy Trotta
Ages 4 to 6 with adult, Hands-On

It’s turkey time, so kids grab a partner and prepare a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving-themed menu!

MENU: Gobbler Sandwiches; Mini Turkey Meatloaves; Carrot and Sweet Potato "Fries"; Gobble 'em up Cookies.

Guilt-Free Holiday Appetizers
with Nancy Fox
Adult

Ever wonder if there was such a thing as healthy, lowfat holiday appetizers? Well, there are! This class will bring you recipes from Nancy’s Healthy Kitchen. The menu is loaded with taste, but not the fat and calories!

MENU: South of the Border Savory Cheesecake; Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells; Mini Rubén Sandwiches; Pesto and Tomato Bruschetta; Hummus Dip; Mini Potato Pancakes; Italian Vegetable Dip.

Fun with Desserts
with Mahnaz Torabian
Ages 10 and Up, Hands-On

We all know that an event without a delicious dessert is not an event. Kids, satisfy your sweet tooth and attend this class to learn how to prepare desserts that will get your holiday party on the charts!

MENU: Petite Croissants (puff pastry filled with chocolate, jam or cream cheese); Cookie Lollipops (cookies on a stick decorated with icing and candy); Mini Cinnamon Rolls (refrigerator dough sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar baked to caramelize); Individual Mud Pies (mud pies so easy, you can make these with your friends next time they visit).

Thanksgiving Time
with Susan Irby
Adult

This holiday season, make your time in the kitchen pleasurable. Learn the tricks of the trade to make your dinner one to remember. Join Susan for all of the tidbits in how to prepare the perfect Thanksgiving meal.

MENU: Bacon Crusted Turkey stuffed with Cranberry Rice Stuffing; Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts; Sautéed Green Beans with Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts and hint of Lemon; Sweet Potato Soufflé; Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Appetizer Assortment
with Mahnaz Torabian
Adult

Looking for that perfect hors d'oeuvre? Mahnaz has a class filled with festive appetizers for you!

MENU: Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks; Phyllo Triangles filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese; Brie and Cranberry Puff Pastry Pouches; Brie and Mushroom Medley Puff Pastry Pouches; Marinated Yogurt Cheese Balls on Baguette Toasts; Pear and Gorgonzola Spread on Multi-grain Bread.

Holiday Baking
with Mindy Trotta
Ages 10 and Up, Hands-On

What better way to spend a pre-holiday morning than baking some wonderful holiday treats?

MENU: White Chocolate Snowflake Cake; Rugalach Pinwheels; Apple Pie Strudel; Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread with Spiced Crème Anglaise; Star Cookie Trees.

Cater Your Own Cocktail Party
with Florence Bertheau
Adult

Come and learn how to create fabulous and elegant appetizers for the holidays!

MENU: Brie en Croute stuffed with Fig and Balsamic Compote; Crostinis with White Beans, Pesto Shrimp and Prosciutto; Miniature Lamb Skewers with Pomegranate Glaze; Endive with Celery Root Remoulade; Savory Parmesan Cheese Straws; Almonds Provencal; Chocolate Petit Fours.

A Hanukkah Celebration
with Faye Levy
Adult

Join Faye for a lively Hanukkah menu of delicious dishes that are easy on the chef!

MENU: Parisian Potato-Leek Latkes with Dill Crème Fraîche; Spiced Pumpkin Latkes with Homemade Ginger-Peach Applesauce; Sephardi Sweet and Hot Pepper Tomato Salad (a sautéed vegetable dip that doubles as a sauce for latkes or fish); Savory Baked Salmon with Moroccan Marinade; Easy Chocolate Applesauce Cake with Walnuts and Chocolate Glaze.