Offerings

7-Ingredient Meals: A Full Series

Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables in your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn time-saving tips and prep methods. Take the series of two classes, at a discounted rate, or sign up for either of the single session topics. Week 1 is Soups & Starters, week 2 is Main Meals.

August 3-10, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

7-Ingredient Meals: Main Meals

Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) main dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn timesaving tips and prep methods. Nutritious, delicious, and quick are what will be happening in your kitchen with Indian Butter Chicken, Tomatillo Turkey Chili, and Gazpacho Cod in Parchment.

Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

7-Ingredient Meals: Soups & Starters

Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn timesaving tips and prep methods. Nutritious, delicious, and quick are what will be happening in your kitchen with Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted Pear & Celery Salad, and Roasted Broccoli Salad.

Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Italian: A Full Series

Join Chef Candy on an elevated tour of Italian cuisine. Chef Candy tapped into her Italian roots, and family recipes, to design delicious menus using ingredients specific to Italian cooking. Enjoy Chicken Saltimboca, Classic Italian Manicotti, Potato Gnocchi, Seared Scallops, and Veal Parmigiano. This course will awaken your culinary curiosity while learning about elevated, traditional Italian dishes. Register for the full series at a discounted rate, or for any of the stand-alone classes.

October 5, 2024 to December 7, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Italian: Chicken Saltimboca w/Marsala Wine Pan Sauce

Chicken Saltimboca, translates to "jumps in the mouth". This delicious dish consists of Italian chicken cutlets, wrapped in prosciutto and sage, sautéed in marsala wine sauce. Paired with rosemary roasted potatoes, this dish is full of flavor and brings a hint of elegance to your dinner table. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.

Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Italian: Classic Italian Manicotti

Unlock the secrets of classic Italian cooking with this authentic Italian dish. Manicotti means "little sleeves" that can be stuffed with any savory filling. In this class, you will create a filling of cheeses, then bake it off in the oven with a zesty red sauce. Broccoli rabe aglio e olio (oil and garlic spaghetti) will complete this hearty Italian family dinner. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Italian: Potato Gnocchi with Sauce Contadina

The authentic, homemade Italian classic, potato gnocchi, is elevated when simmered in Sauce Contadina, a rich and savory tomato-based pork ragu. This hearty dish is sure to be a family favorite on cold, Autumn evenings. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Italian: Seared Sea Scallops w/Lemon Risotto

Italian cuisine can be light and healthy too. In this class you will learn to sauté fresh sea scallops, creating a crispy exterior, while maintaining their sweet and delicate flavor. Paired alongside the classic Italian risotto and delicious Italian chilled Zabaglione, you have a flavorful Italian meal, complete with dessert. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

Elevated Italian: Veal Parmigiano

Try this comforting, crunchy Italian favorite, for a new cold weather or holiday dish. The crispy, breaded veal cutlet is smothered with a hearty red marinara sauce and baked in the oven with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Finish your meal with a family favorite, panna cotta and fresh berries. Students can register for any of the stand-alone classes, or the full series at a discounted price.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

Fermentation Workshops

Learn about cheese making, kimchi, kombucha, vinegar, pickles, bread, and more! Join Julian Darwin, CCI Retired Chef & Andy Laursen of Windy Acres Farm, with additional guest speakers. This is a non-credit course for personal enrichment held at Cascade Culinary Institute in Bend. Includes a hands-on field trip! Attendees are expected to attend ALL classes.

November 3, 2024 to January 26, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays

Holidays are a time of gatherings and sharing good food. In this class, you'll gain confidence in baking gluten and dairy-free treats that will have everyone at your gatherings asking for seconds! Using a variety of gluten-free flours and baking techniques, students will gain hands-on experience in baking flaxseed bread, jam-filled walnut scones, and pumpkin biscotti.

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Holiday Supper Series: Beef Wellington

Welcome to the COCC Community Education Dinner Series. Join Chef Candy Argondizza as she demonstrates the technique of making a traditional Beef Wellington. This dish is noted as one of the hardest dishes to make, and overcooking is a common problem. Learn techniques to perfectly prepare and bake this beef tenderloin, wrapped in layers of pâté, duxelles (a finely chopped mushroom mixture), parma ham, and puff pastry. A perfect addition for any holiday dinner.

Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend

Low Glycemic Treats for the Holidays

Holidays can be particularly challenging for those struggling to balance their blood sugar. In this class, led by Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter, students will learn tips to make both sweet and savory treats that won't spike blood sugar and will impress friends and family at holiday gatherings. On the menu: Savory Mixed Nuts; Cauliflower Bake; and Pecan Shortbread Cookies.

Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

Sourdough Superpower: The Gluten-Free Secret

Superpower your gluten-free kitchen! Ancient grain sourdough starters are the path for deliciousness in all your baking, from crusty, open-crumb breads to luscious, tender cakes. This 3-session class will give you all the tools needed for stellar results. Note: This class is not held in a Gluten-Free certified kitchen.

October 12-26, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Veggies for Breakfast

A whopping 90% of us don't consume enough vegetables each day. Veggies help with weight loss, blood sugar regulation, skin, hair, and nail health and are cancer-protective. Swap the bagel for one of these veggie-filled breakfasts and get a head start on getting the recommended servings of vegetables each day. On the menu: Cauliflower Bake, Sausage Egg Cups (meatless option available), and Sweet Potato Hash. Please contact the instructor with any additional food sensitivities.

Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Warm Winter Salads

Just because the weather has changed doesn't mean it's time to give up your salads. In this hands-on class you'll make and sample three award-winning salads that will impress those at your table this winter. On the menu: Roasted Broccoli Salad with Apple; Roasted Bacon, Onion, & Mushroom Salad; and Warm Lentil Salad with Turkey Sausage and Apple.

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 11:00am-2:00pm 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.

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend