Offerings
A Supper Series: Spring Pea Agnolotti
Welcome to the COCC Community Education Dinner Series. Watch Chef Candy Argondizza in a demonstration on making fresh agnolotti, a folded pasta from the Piedmont region of Italy, in our state-of-the-art demonstration classroom at Cascade Culinary Institute.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend
Culinary Herbs 101
Explore the special vibrancy and nutrition that culinary herbs add to our foods with Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter. Learn to appreciate the aroma and flavor of culinary herbs as we explore their historical uses and their science-based medicinal applications. Class includes hands-on cooking with fresh herbs and delicious recipes. On the menu: chicken sage and garlic sausage patties, rosemary farinata, and za'atar roasted cauliflower.
Sunday, April 28, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
Sunday, April 28, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
Handcraft Your Own Whiskey
Join professional whiskey distiller Rick Molitor at New Basin Distilling Company in Madras, Oregon to learn about the making of whiskey. This class will explore different types of grain, the milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and aging of whiskey. This is a hands-on class where participants will be helping with each step of the process and learn how to legally distill whiskey. Class includes lunch and the tasting of various types of whiskey. Participants will also leave with a whiskey tasting glass, distilling and tasting guidebook, 1-liter oak barrel, and 2 - 750ml of unaged whiskey to age and enjoy at home. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and show ID.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 1:00pm-6:00pm PDT | Madras
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 1:00pm-6:00pm PDT | Madras
Let's Get Saucy! Sauce Bechamel & Mac 'n Cheese
Sauce always makes it better and compliments any protein it's paired with! Sauce Bechamel is the backbone for cheesy sauce used to make warm, comforting mac 'n cheese. Served with BBQ chicken thighs, and you have a quick and elegant meal any day of the week. Please bring a sharp knife, apron, and containers for leftovers. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Let's Get Saucy! Sauce Charcuterie & Pork Tenderloin
Sauce always makes it better and compliments any protein it's paired with! Sauce Charcuterie, a white wine and mustard sauce, derived from the French classic, demi-glace. Served with pork tenderloin and creamy mashed potatoes, you have a quick and elegant meal any day of the week. Please bring a sharp knife, apron, and containers for leftovers. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Let's Get Saucy! Sauce Tomate & Orecchiette
Sauce always makes it better and compliments any protein it's paired with! Sauce Tomate will be transformed into a country-style pork ragu. Handcrafted orecchiette, a semolina pasta shape named for "little ears," meld together to make a delicious Italian staple any day of the week. Please bring a sharp knife, apron, and containers for leftovers. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Let's Get Saucy! Sauce Veloute & Chicken Pot Pie
Sauce always makes it better and compliments any protein it's paired with! Make an American classic, chicken pot pie, using Sauce Veloute, one of the five Mother Sauces of French cuisine. Master this sauce, and any time of the year can be chicken pot pie season. Please bring a sharp knife, apron, and containers for leftovers. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Sauces From Around the World
Bring a world of flavors to your dinner table with these gluten-free and dairy-free classic sauces that draw from various ethnic traditions. Gain mastery of the following sauces: Mexican Mole Sauce, Thai Coconut Curry, Mediterranean Caper Sauce, and Spanish Romesco Sauce. These sauces are bursting with flavor while accommodating common dietary restrictions.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
Wood-Fired Pizza
This class is becoming an annual summer tradition here at COCC! Join Chef Candy in making homemade pizza, in our outdoor pizza oven, along with an assortment of toppings. Bring an apron and containers for your leftovers.
Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend