Cooking Classes

A Taste of Fall ~ Apples & Pears (evening) 1 seat left

October 24, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Tina Bare

Fall’s favorite fruits, apples and pears, are the key ingredients in these delicious  answers to “What’s for dinner tonight?” Tina Bare teaches this hands-on class. Gluten Free.

• Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries, Pears & Pecans
• Rosemary Dijon Pork Roast with Autumn Fruit Compote
• Apple Pear Coconut Cobbler
• Swedish Apple Pie

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Fabulous Fall Feast SOLD OUT

October 29, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Chef Kay Weaver

Chef Kay Weaver keeps this seasonal feast simple yet truly delicious. While Kay demonstrates how to make each dish, she will provide countless tips on preparing each recipe. Partial Hands-on. BYOB

• Roasted Squash & Pork Steamed Dumplings with Sauce
• Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter Fried Sage
• Turkey Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash
• Pumpkin Tiramisu

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Fall Flat Bread ~ Make & Take it!

October 30, 2018 6:00 pm | $60. | Chef Paul Anater

Long before there were loaves of bread, people made flatbreads. Flatbreads are currently experiencing a renaissance and in this class, Paul Anater will walk you through two basic flatbreads; an Indian na’an leavened with yeast and a skillet pita that uses no yeast. You will make na’an dough in class and take it home to bake. Class will close with a Flatbread Feast featuring a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dips and spreads. A hands-on class.

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Winter Squash Fest

November 1, 2018 6:00 pm | $60. | Valerie Baer

Winter squash is so delicious and nutritious! Learn ways to prepare winter squash and keep it’s full flavor and nutrition. This demonstration class, taught by Valerie Baer, is for any age and skill level and includes many useful kitchen tips and tricks. We will be continually tasting during class time, so come with an appetite

• Winter Squash Soup
• Spinach and Roasted Butternut Salad
• Spaghetti Squash Entree
• Winter Squash Muffins Supreme
• Two Mystery Squash Dishes

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Holiday Cake Pops ~ Make it & Take it!

November 3, 2018 10:00 am | $60. | Stephanie Samuel

Stephanie Samuels, owner of Sugar Whipped Bakery in Lititz, will walk kids of all ages (13-93 years) through the fun process of making delicious dark chocolate and vanilla festive cake pops! Make and take 3 turkey and 3 Christmas tree cake pops home. Children under 13 years of age are welcomed if accompanied by a participating adult.

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Taste of Italy ~ Easy Holiday Entertaining SOLD OUT

November 5, 2018 6:00 pm | $60. | Chef Maria Quaranta

Join Chef Maria Quaranta, owner of Pepe’s Pizza in Ephrata, for this classic Italian hands-on class. Maria shares some easy, yet delicious recipes she loves to serve around the holidays. BYOB

• Tomato & Romano Cheese Focaccia
• Roman Style Chicken Breast with Garlic and Bell Peppers
• Arancini (Sicilian Rice Balls)
• Fried Ravioli with Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce
• Italian Rum Cake

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Turkey Talk and Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner

November 6, 2018 6:00 pm | $70. | Linda Leeking

Gain confidence in preparing your thanksgiving turkey and all the sides that make Thanksgiving special! Linda Leeking will teach you how to properly roast various kinds of turkey, demonstrate how to carve a turkey and walk you through classic side dish preparation. Enjoy a unique hot turkey sandwich during class and all the sides! Demonstration & Hands-on class.

• Roasted Turkey
• Homemade Bread Stuffing
• Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
• Baked Corn Casserole
• Broccoli Casserole
• Pumpkin/Cheesecake Pie with Praline Topping

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Holiday Yeast Breads: Make it & Take it!

November 7, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Valerie Baer

Gain baking confidence as Valeri Baer teaches tips and tricks for baking with yeast. Roll up your sleeves and make your own batch of basic dough to take home. Val will answer questions and demonstrate the various forming techniques. End the class by sampling each baked good served with Val’s old fashioned homemade hot cocoa.

• Basic Yeast Dough
• Cinnamon Rolls (several variations)
• Decorative Tea Ring
• Orange Pecan Pull-Apart Bread
• Light & Tender Dinner Rolls
• Old Fashioned Hot Cocoa

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Swap This for That: Healthier Holidays Edition

November 8, 2018 6:00 pm | $45. | Kilene Knitter RD, LDN

Swap out traditional holiday favorites for healthier versions that are just as delicious!  Join Giant Nutritionist, Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN, for a fun and interactive culinary nutrition experience! Bring your appetite for this hands-on cooking class as you prepare, cook, and taste simple, seasonal recipes that support a healthy lifestyle!

• Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail
• Turkey Cranberry Meatballs
• Beet Bruchetta with Goat Cheese and Basil
• Roasted Butternut Squash Winter Salad with Cranberry Dressing
• Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash
• Cinnamon Carrot Cookie
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

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Date Night with Nino!

November 9, 2018 6:00 pm | $90. | Chef Antonino Elia

Chef Antonino Elia shops the day of class to obtain the freshest in season ingredients, so he can guide you in preparing a spectacular Date Night menu! You won’t want to miss this Culinary Adventure! Just leave it to Nino! A hands-on class. BYOB. $90/person

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Kids Cooking – Fall Holiday Baking SOLD OUT

November 10, 2018 10:00 am | $60. | Gwen Eberly

Kids, ages 8-12, will leave this class with skills to make the holidays more delicious and extra special in the hands-on class taught by Gwen Eberly. Limited to 12!

• Mini Pumpkin Pies
• Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies
• Apple Coffee Cake Muffins

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Southern Italian

November 14, 2018 6:00 pm | $75. | Chef Antonino Elia

As always, Chef Antonino Elia has created a delightful Sicilian menu. Chef Nino grew up in Sicily and will just have returned from studying there again this fall! Come taste the inspiration! A Hands-on Class. BYOB

• Antipasta Calabrese (Pickled Vegetables alla Calabrese)
• Spaghetti Corte D’ Assise
• Julienne di Melanzane con Gamberetti (Julienne Eggplant with Shrimp)
• Pesche al Forno con Amaretto, Biscotti di Amaretti (Baked peaches with Crushed Amaretti)

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Vegan Holiday

November 12, 2018 6:00 pm | $60. | Chef Gili Kieffer

Holiday dessert-making for your plant-based friends and family members is made simple with Chef Gili Kieffer. These recipes are also a great option for people who suffer from dairy allergies.

• Maple Cut-out Cookies with Royal Icing
• Gingerbread “Christmas Tree” Cupcakes
• Chocolate-Peppermint Truffles
• Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

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French Macarons ~ Holiday Flavors SOLD OUT

November 13, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Chef Daniele DiSanto

Chef Danielle DiSanto is back again to teach you not only the macaron method, but to also share many tips on making these petite French sandwich cookies. They make a great holiday gift for the person that has everything! A hands-on class.

• Gingerbread  with Spiced-Orange Buttercream
• Peppermint with White Chocolate Ganache
• Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Kids & Teen Cooking ~ Fall Holiday Baking

November 17, 2018 10:00 am | $60. | Gwen Eberly

Kids aged 10-16 will have a blast learning key kitchen skills while baking with Gwen Eberly. Sip on pumpkin chai lattes while making and decorating cookies and cupcakes!  Each participant will enjoy all the recipes and take a few home to share! Limited to 12 students. A Hands-on class!

• Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte
• Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies
• Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (Chocolate Cupcakes, Filled with Ganache and Topped with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting)

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Home-Cooked Holiday Brunch

November 28, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Tina Bare

Tina Bare brings fresh ideas to Holiday Brunch this year in this hands-on Gluten Free Class. Come and get inspired to make your family’s holiday delicious!

• Ham & Gruyere Omelet Roll
• Holiday Cannoli Muffins
• Yogurt Creme Brûlée with Fresh Fruit & Granola
• Simple Homemade Sausage Patties

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Treasured Traditions: German Christmas Cookies!

November 30, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Chef Paul Anater

Germany is famous the world over for its Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkt or Christkindlmärkt in German), a tradition that’s been going strong for more than 600 years. In this class, Paul Anater will guide you through four Weihnachtmarkt-inspired recipes that will make you the undisputed hit of your next cookie exchange. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make Pfeffernüsse, Speculatius, Lebkuchen and Bethmännchen; four contemporary interpretations of classic German cookies. Along the way you’ll learn to combine warm spices like cardamom, ginger and white pepper to create authentic northern European holiday flavors and how to make your own marzipan at home. After this hands-on class you will take home a half dozen variety of cookies!

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Kids Cooking ~ Christmas Baking SOLD OUT

December 3, 2018 6:00 pm | $60. | Gwen Eberly

Kids, ages 8-12, will leave this class with skills to make the holidays delicious in the hands-on class taught by Gwen Eberly.Limited to 12 students.

• Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (Chocolate Cupcakes, Filled with Ganache and Topped with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting)
• Gingerbread Boys & Girls
• Almond Snowball Cookies

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Phyllo Dough ~ Holiday Appetizers and Desserts

December 4, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Linda Leeking

Phyllo dough, a thin pastry dough with many layers, is daunting to some, but Linda Leeking will teach you the tricks to thawing and creating delicious Greek appetizers and delectable bite size desserts to serve to your guests or take to a party! Hands-on class.

• Tyropetes
• Spanikopita
• Crab Rangoon
• Cannoli Bites
• Mini Cheesecakes

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Gifts from the Kitchen ~ Make it & Take It (evening class)

December 5, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Tina Bare

These recipes are the perfect little gifts that are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Each participant will leave with four ready to give delicious gifts! Tina Bare teaches this hands-on, gluten free class.

• Maple Caramel Corn
• Dark Chocolate Cookie Cutter Fudge
• Cinnamon Espresso Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
• Chocolate Cherry Sugar Crusted Shortbread

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Gifts from the Kitchen ~ Make it & Take It (daytime class)

December 6, 2018 11:00 am | $65. | Tina Bare

These recipes are the perfect little gifts that are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Each participant will leave with four ready to give delicious gifts! Tina Bare teaches this hands-on, gluten free class.

• Maple Caramel Corn
• Dark Chocolate Cookie Cutter Fudge
• Cinnamon Espresso Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
• Chocolate Cherry Sugar Crusted Shortbread

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Feast of Seven Fishes


December 7, 2018 6:00 pm | $125. | Chef Antonino Elia

Chef Antonino Elia and his wife, Elizabeth, have been serving The Feast of the Seven Fishes in their own home for the past 35 years on Christmas Eve. This spectacular 7 course feast begins with appetizers then moves through multiple seafood dishes and concludes with a traditional dessert and espresso. Please note this class is approximately 3 hours long. A Hands-on class. BYOB

• Zeppole  di Anchovy (Deep Fried Dough Balls Stuffed with Anchovy)
• Ravioli Fatti a Mano con Aragosta all’Arrabbiata (Home-made Lobster Stuffed Ravioli in a Spicy Marinara Sauce)
• Couscous di Pesce (Seafood Couscous)
• Calamari Farciti (Stuffed Calamari)
• Capesanti Gratinate (Sea Scallop Au Gratin)
• Baccala Gratinato (Fresh Cod Baked with Almonds and Pistachio)
• Pesce Spada alla Messinese (Swordfish Messina style)
• Cuccidati (Christmas Fig Cookies)

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Gingerbread House ~ Parent & Me ~ Make it & Take it! SOLD OUT

December 8, 2018 10:00 am | $75. | Linda Leeking

Linda Leeking will demonstrate how to mix, bake & cut out a gingerbread house. She will also demonstrate construction methods, proper use of a pastry bag and suggest decorating techniques. Each adult/child team will get a pre-cut house to assemble, make royal icing to use as “glue” and decorate their marvelous gingerbread creation together, while sipping on hot chocolate! $75/1 parent+1 child. Limited to 12 parent/child pairs.

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Elegant & Easy Christmas Dinner

December 10, 2018 6:00 pm | $65. | Chef Kay Weaver

Create some new traditions this year with new recipes that your family will love. Kay Weaver will demonstrate how easy it is to prepare this holiday menu. Taste and see! Demonstration class.

• Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Red-Wine Sauce
• Potatoes Mousseline
• Roasted Maple Brussels Sprouts with Shallots/Pecans
• Apple-Ginger Tart with Cider Bourbon Sauce

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Feast of Seven Fishes

December 14, 2018 6:00 pm | $125. | Chef Antonino Elia

Chef Antonino Elia and his wife, Elizabeth, have been serving The Feast of the Seven Fishes in their own home for the past 35 years on Christmas Eve. This spectacular 7 course feast begins with appetizers then moves through multiple seafood dishes and concludes with a traditional dessert and espresso. Please note this class is approximately 3 hours long. A Hands-on class. BYOB

• Zeppole  di Anchovy (Deep Fried Dough Balls Stuffed with Anchovy)
• Ravioli Fatti a Mano con Aragosta all’Arrabbiata (Home-made Lobster Stuffed Ravioli in a Spicy Marinara Sauce)
• Couscous di Pesce (Seafood Couscous)
• Calamari Farciti (Stuffed Calamari)
• Capesanti Gratinate (Sea Scallop Au Gratin)
• Baccala Gratinato (Fresh Cod Baked with Almonds and Pistachio)
• Pesce Spada alla Messinese (Swordfish Messina style)
• Cuccidati (Christmas Fig Cookies)

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Buche de Noel ~ Yule Log ~ Make it Take it!

December 13, 2018 6:00 pm | $70. | Chef Danielle DiSanto

Traditionally in France, the yule-log dessert, Buche de Noel, is served around Christmas time. This festive chocolate cake starts as sheet pan cake and gets filled with scrumptious coffee buttercream and topped with dark chocolate buttercream. In this class due to time constraints, the sheet cakes will be ready when you arrive. After Danielle DiSanto demonstrates how to make the chocolate genoise sheet cake, she will walk you through how to make the frostings, chocolate splinters and meringue mushrooms. You will prepare the frostings, fill, assemble and decorate your own yule-log! Take home your beautiful yule-log and enjoy with your family!

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