Cooking Classes
You’ll love our lessons and teachers! All of our cooking classes begin at 6:00pm, unless noted. Maximum of 12 students per class.
Want to learn new cooking skills to
impress your friends or throw the best
dinner party ever? Join our culinary
experts for fabulous, demonstration
and partial hands-on cooking classes,
right here in historic downtown Lititz,
Pennsylvania.
Class participants enjoy 10% off everything
in the store on the evening of the class.
Our Cooking Class Schedule
Very Versatile Peach SOLD OUT
August 23, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Kay Weaver
Kay Weaver brings us an array of dishes from salads to savory; learn about the wonderful versatility of one of the world’s oldest fruits.
- Arugula Salad w/ peach, mozzarella and crispy prosciutto
- Panko crusted fish with peach/corn salsa & avacado crema
- Garlic butter parmesan smashed potatoes
- Grilled Peaches with mascarpone cream, caramel, & amaretto crumble
Another Date Night!
August 25, 2017 6:00 pm | $75.00 | Nino EliaChef Antonino Elia shops the day of class for fresh, in season ingredients to create a spectacular Date Night menu, perfectly paired with award winning Waltz wine!
You won’t want to miss this culinary adventure!
You choose to help cook or just sit back, relax and learn.
Just leave it to Nino.
REGISTER ONLINE
September’s Southern Italian Cuisine
September 5, 2017 6:00 pm | $65 | Chef Nino EliaA truly relaxing and educational experience taught by Chef Nino Elia. Grab a seat in this demonstration style class with some hands-on opportunities and enjoy authentic Italian taught by an Authentic Italian!
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Antipasto: Bruschetta con pomodori verdi sott’olio(Bruschetta with green tomatoes in oil)
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Primo: Casarecce pasta all’eoliana(Casarecce pasta in eolian island sauce)
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Secondo: Coniglio Agrodolce(Rabbit in a sweet and sour sauce)
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Dolce: Cremino Caffe con liquore di caffe(Coffee with coffee liquor frappe )
Let’s Do Tomatoes
September 11, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 |Gretchen Maser is actually the woman behind the brand, Christina Maser; Christina is her middle name. After years of (almost compulsively) making and canning jams, sauces, and other food goodies and giving them to family and friends, it became clear that there may be a business waiting patiently to debut. Gretchen is self-taught in the kitchen, after growing up in the restaurant business with her family in both northeast PA and then upstate NY. Now, after more than fifteen years in business, Christina Maser products can be found in stores throughout the east coast.
In this class we will start with an array of fresh and local ingredients, to include tomatoes, basil, garlic, sweet peppers, jalapeños, and honey. We’ll review the different ways to can (process) tomatoes to make them shelf stable, and we’ll create two different recipe; Tomato-Basil Pesto, and a fresh salsa. Participants of the class will go home with a jar of both recipes, the original recipes, and information about the equipment and products necessary to can foods at home.
- Learn different ways to can (process) tomatoes to make them shelf stable
- Create two different recipes; pesto and a fresh salsa
- Leave class with jars of the recipes and information to successfully can foods on your own
Soft Pretzels
September 13, 2017 6:00 pm | $55 | Paul AnatarLearn to prepare, knead, roll and twist in this hands-on class taught by food enthusiast Paul Anatar.
- Learn about the ingredients from Chef Paul and then make the dough in this hands-on class experience
- Create the finished product using dough that the chef prepared for the class
- Take home the dough you make in class and enjoy again and again
Sushi – session A
September 15, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Dana GetzSushi – session A C-264
Enjoy the art of sushi with Instructor Dana Getz.
- Sushi rice 101
- Seaweed ahi tuna appetizer
- Introduction to some familiar favorites:
- California roll
- Philly roll
- and the Spicy Tuna roll
September’s Taste of Italy- SOLD OUT!
September 18, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Maria QuarantaTaste of Italy C-265
Come and enjoy this authentic vegetable driven Italian demonstration style class.
Chef Maria Quaranta, owner of Pepe’s Pizza in Ephrata, brings us a vegetarian friendly menu this month.
- Eggplant Caprese
- Vegetable Lasagna
- Zucchini meatballs
- Tiramisu
Traditional French Pastry
September 20, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Chef Danielle DiSantoTraditional French Pastry C-266
French Pastry Chef Danielle DiSanto is back to instill another amazing educational and truly hands-on pastry experience. Under her watchful eye, make all three of these delicacies and feel confident enough to try them at home on your own!
- Palimers – A palmier; pig’s ear or elephant ear is a French pastry in a palm leaf shape or a butterfly shape, sometimes called palm leaves, cœur de France or French hearts.
- Profiteroles – AKA cream puff (US), or choux à la crème, is a filled pastry ball with a typically sweet and moist filling of whipped cream, custard, pastry cream, or (particularly in the US) ice cream.
- Eclairs – An oblong pastry made with choux dough filled with a cream and topped with icing
Spiralize breakfast, lunch and dinner
September 21, 2017 6:00 pm | $55 | Tina BareSpiralize breakfast, lunch and dinner! C-267
We are VERY excited to offer a class that highlights the use of more vegetables and the Spirlaizer. Join Tina Bare as she walks you through a seasonal menu of delicious and healthy recipes.
Gluten Free
- Spiralized apple oatmeal pancakes
- Spiralized apple cabbage salad with bacon and candied walnuts
- Spiralized fresh parsnip pasta primavera
Sushi – session B
September 22, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Dana GetzSushi – session A C-264
Enjoy the art of sushi with Instructor Dana Getz.
- Sushi rice 101
- Seaweed ahi tuna appetizer
- Introduction to some familiar favorites:
- California roll
- Philly roll
- and the Spicy Tuna roll
September Date Night With Nino!
September 29, 2017 6:00 pm | $75 | Chef Antonino EliaChef Antonino Elia shops the day of this class for fresh, in season ingredients to create a spectacular Date Night menu. Bring your own wine to enjoy!
You won’t want to miss this culinary adventure.
You choose to help cook or just sit back, relax and learn. Just leave it to Nino!
REGISTER ONLINE
It’s Brunch Time!
October 4, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Tina BareTina Bare just moved brunch up a notch with this elegant, yet easy to prepare fall menu.
Gluten Free!
- Spinach and Artichoke Egg Bake
- Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon
- Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal
- Baked Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
- Cranberry Orange Mimosas
Kids Cooking School – Fall Favorites
October 6, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Gwen EberlyKids ages 8-12 will learn how to incorporate delicious fall produce into tasty recipes. Gwen Eberly teaches this hands-on class.
- Cheese Tortellini Soup with Cannellini, Kielbasa and Kale
- Spinach, Pear and Pecan Salad
- Apple Pie
a la Cinnabon (Brioche Cinnamon Rolls)
October 16, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Chef Paul AnaterIn this hands-on class, Chef Paul Anater will walk you through mixing, rolling, shaping and filling these melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls using a brioche dough. These cinnamon rolls speak for themselves! Taste and see!
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Fall Macarons
October 18, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Chef Danielle DiSantoChef Danielle DiSanto gives you another opportunity to master these delicate French cookies, but this time highlighting fall flavors! Learn the secrets of making macarons in this hands-on class.
- Spiced Macarons with Apple Cider Buttercream
- Pumpkin Macarons with Salted Caramel
- Hazelnut Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Kids Cooking School – Autumn Flavors
October 20, 2017 6:00 pm | $55.00 | Gwen EberlyA flavorful and fun hands-on class taught by Gwen Eberly! Kids ages 8-12 will learn delicious skills that will serve them well over and over again!
- Harvest Vegetable Stew
- Corn Muffins
- Apple Crisp
Cookbook Series featuring “Salade” by Pascale Beale
October 21, 2017 6:00 pm | $55. | Zest Owner & Chef Sharon LandisRecipes from the Market Table. A simply amazing book that elevates the simple salad to an adventure for your taste buds. Join Zest owner, Sharon Landis, for this class that pairs unusual ingredients together for some truly unique salads using fool proof techniques for preparation. The cookbook features stunning photography and will be available for purchase at 10% off on the night of the class.
- Curry Roasted Golden Beet Salad
- Santa Barbara Crab with Shaved Fennel Salad
- Roasted Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese Salad
- Salade de Cousinades
- Apple Salad with Fig & Manchego Crostini
Taste of Italy
October 23, 2017 6:00 pm | $55. | Chef Maria QuarantaCome and enjoy this authentic Italian demonstration style class. Chef Maria Quaranta, owner of Pepe’s Pizza in Ephrata, always brings us her Italian favorites.
- Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)
- Maria’s own Polpettone and Piselli (Italian Meatloaf)
- Seasoned Peas with Onion & Fennel
- Fragole con Balsamico (Balsamic Strawberries)
Four Fabulous Fall Courses
October 25, 2017 6:00 pm | $55. | Chef Kay WeaverWhether cooking for your family or having a dinner party, Chef Kay Weaver will walk you through this delightful fall menu. Taste the bounty of Autumn!
- Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter Fried Sage
- Mixed Greens with Pears, Candied Walnuts and Maple Balsamic Dressing
- Cider Brined Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables
- Apple-Ginger Tart with Cider Bourbon Sauce
Delicious Recipes
Delicious recipes curated just for you!
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