Offerings

*International Cuisine: Italian Feast

Put the taste of Italy on your family's dinner plate. Make your own Busiate pasta from scratch. This corkscrew shaped pasta will be paired with a flavorful meat sauce Bolognese, and sautéed broccoli rabe aglio e olio.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

*International Cuisine: Moroccan Feast

Travel to Northern Africa, to the Kingdom of Morocco, for a delicious menu of lamb meatballs in savory tomato sauce. Paired with chick peas, couscous, za'atar roasted carrots, and dukkah flatbread, for a full and satisfying flair of Moroccan cuisine.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

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 & Salads, week 2 is Main Meals.

April 20-27, 2025 | 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.

Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

7-Ingredient Meals: Soups & Salads

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.

Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Baking FUNdamentals: Cookies, Chocolate, and Meringue

Get ready for a fun, hands-on baking experience where you will learn three essential baking techniques: Creaming method for cookies, flawless chocolate tempering, and perfect meringues. We will start by mastering the art of light and airy meringue for fun cookies and pavlova. Then we will walk through the classic creaming method for cookies and trouble shoot some common problems. Lastly, we will temper chocolate to decorate the cookies and meringue. All recipes are gluten free.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Chocolate Truffles

Are you ready to indulge your sweet tooth and learn how to create the perfect chocolate truffle? Join this hands-on class, where you will master the basics of truffle-making. From smooth ganache filling, to properly tempering chocolate. Whether you are a beginner, or looking for new tips and tricks, this class is for you.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Cookie Magic: A Gluten-Free Baking Adventure!

Just in time for Mother's Day! In this gluten-free baking class, you'll learn how to create delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cookies! You will be guided through the essentials of gluten-free baking, exploring a variety of alternative flours, and how to choose the right one for your cookies. You'll also dive into the role of starches, and how they affect texture and structure in gluten-free dough. Whether you're new to gluten-free baking or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on class will leave you with the confidence and knowledge to make mouthwatering cookies in your own kitchen. All recipes are gluten free. Parents can register their child, age 10-15, to cook at their station with them, at no charge! Space limited to one child per parent. Parents who wish to register with a child must call the Community Education office to register.

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm 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, May 18, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Desserts that Dazzle

Are you craving desserts that look "wow-worthy", but don't require hours of complicated baking? In this fun, hands-on class, discover how to make beautiful treats that are easy to create. Whether you are a beginner, or experienced baker, this class gives you simple tips for creating dazzling desserts. All recipes are gluten-free.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Seafood: *Full Series

Join professionally trained chef, Candy Argondizza, in a 3-part culinary techniques course exploring the delicious, yet healthy, springtime dishes. This seafood-themed mini-series will cover delicious, elevated, seafood dishes you can make in your own kitchen. Menus will include ahi tuna, sea scallops and Tandoori spiced shrimp. Register for any of the stand-alone weekly classes, or for the full 3-part series.

April 19, 2025 to May 17, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Seafood: Ahi Tuna

Seared Ahi tuna is a lean source of protein and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This pan-seared ahi recipe will be served rare with a ginger soy sauce, vegetable tempura and nori rice, for a healthy, lean and delicious elevated meal. Register for any of the stand-alone weekly classes, or for the full 3-part series.

Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Seafood: Seared Sea Scallops

With 80% protein, low fat content, plus a great source of antioxidants, scallops are considered one of the healthiest seafoods. This pan-seared scallop is elevated and paired with gazpacho vinaigrette and black olive and lemon couscous. Bonus dessert will be orange and vanilla panna cotta. Your family won't even realize they're eating healthy! Register for any of the stand-alone weekly classes, or for the full 3-part series.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Elevated Seafood: Tandoori Spiced Shrimp

Shrimp is considered a healthy food choice as it is low in calories, high in protein, and contains important vitamins and minerals. Marinated with tandoori spice, which has its own host of hidden healthy benefits, you get a delicious skewered, hand-held main course. Menu will be paired with homemade flatbread and taktouka (stewed tomato, bell pepper and garlic). An elevated, and delicious Indian meal to keep your family healthy. Register for any of the stand-alone weekly classes, or for the full 3-part series.

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Mediterranean Sampler

Enjoy camaraderie, cooking, and culinary adventure in this cooking class. We'll work in teams to create a Mediterranean Sampler and share appetizers, an entrée, and dessert with regional wine pairings. On the menu: Hummus and veggies; Prosciutto-wrapped dates; Cod in saffron broth with chorizo and potatoes; Lemon-anise biscotti; Regional wines. All recipes will be prepared gluten and dairy-free as well as low-glycemic. Please contact the instructor with any additional food sensitivities.

Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | 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.

May 3-17, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Spring Pasta Making

Using Central Oregon's finest ingredients, Chef Candy Argondizza, will lead you through making a variety of delicious, fresh, springtime pasta dishes, to give your family a variety of delicious, light, Italian dishes.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Vegetarian Mediterranean Sampler

This hands-on cooking class explores the healthful, plant-based Mediterranean Diet, which has consistently ranked as a top choice in various categories, including Best Overall Diet by U.S. News & World Report. Students will prepare three vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean dishes: African Peanut Soup, Moroccan-Style Quinoa with Chickpeas, and Classic Italian Anise Biscotti.

Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 2:00pm-5:00pm 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, June 1, 2025 | 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 wood-fired, hand-crafted pizza, in our outdoor pizza oven. Make your dough and top with your personal pizzas with your choice of assorted toppings.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend