Culinary Arts & Food courses

Appetizers Around the World

Travel the globe in one evening with delightful appetizers from global cuisines. Your next dinner party guests will be impressed with the delicious international appetizers you have added to your repertoire.

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Apple Desserts

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Get your daily dose of apples in the most delectable way possible with our scrumptious apple desserts.

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Authentic Italian Risotto

Rich, satisfying, and oh-so-creamy, risotto is the star of so many fine dining menus for a reason. Discover methods to create this Italian favorite in the comfort of your own home.

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Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls

Warm, comforting, and inviting, nothing is better than the smell of cinnamon rolls baking. Up your brunch baking game by discovering how to make this delicious, all-time favorite!

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Basic Nutrition & MNT

Provides instruction on basic nutrition with an overview of Medical Nutrition Therapy Interventions. As part of the program requirements, instruction is provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The required textbook must be purchased online from the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) before the start of class.

June 25, 2024 to July 2, 2024, 09:00am - 03:00pm, Meeting Room (F-203)

Biscuit Making

What is more comforting than a warm handmade biscuit with melted butter? Discover techniques on how to make delectable, from-scratch biscuits that will have the whole family coming back for more.

Monday, June 10, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Breakfast Pastries

Start your day off right with handmade breakfast pastries. Bake delicious breakfast pastries that will sweeten up any brunch.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Brew Infusion Cooking

Discover the magic of beer-infused culinary creations! Elevate your cooking prowess with unique techniques that blend a diverse range of beer styles into your dishes, enriching flavors from appetizers to desserts.

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Cajun Cooking

Jazz up your cooking skills while exploring this all-American melting pot cuisine. Create several Cajun favorites that will transport your taste buds to the savory flavors of Louisiana.

Thursday, June 27, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Cake Decorating

Have your cake and decorate it too! We'll teach you the fundamentals of decorating. You'll learn the proper use of pastry bags, tips, and frosting.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Canning - Jams & Jellies

Create fresh traditional jams and jellies to spread all year, just like grandma used to make.

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Canning - Pickles, Relish, Chutney

Pickles, relish, and chutney are easy to make and will add extra flavor to your meals. You got the basics, now let's get canning.

Thursday, June 6, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Cheese Making

In addition to making fresh cheeses, create cheese tray presentations and fun accompaniments such as homemade crackers and chutney to go with your favorite cheeses.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Child & Adult Cookie Baking

Bake up some memories with your kids while you make homemade cookies together. You might get a little dirty, but it will be fun. Designed for one child 10 years and older, accompanied by one adult. Tuition and fees cover one child and one adult.

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Child & Adult Cupcake Design

Know a child that wants to bake? Experience making and decorating homemade cupcakes together. You may get a little dirty, but it will be fun. Designed for one child 6-9 years old, accompanied by one adult. Tuition and fees cover one child and one adult.

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Child & Adult Pizza Making

Explore the joy of making and baking delicious homemade pizza that you and the whole family will enjoy. Designed for one child 6-9 years old, accompanied by one adult. Tuition and fees cover one child and one adult.

Monday, July 8, 2024, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Child & Adult Sushi

Sushi night at home with the whole family? Yes, please! Come create fun, artistic sushi designs that will have the whole family wanting more. Designed for one child 10 years and older, accompanied by one adult. Tuition and fees cover one child and one adult.

Thursday, May 30, 2024, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Child & Adult Taco Tuesday

Discover how to spice up taco night with easy, fun recipes! You and your child will create tasty tacos that the whole family will enjoy. Designed for one child 10 years and older, accompanied by one adult. Tuition and fees cover one child and one adult.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Chinese Cooking

Taste the flavors of Asia's oldest civilization. From the favorites of big-city cuisine to simple street foods, discover what makes the culinary traditions of China so wonderfully simple and delicious.

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Chocolate Confections

Work with one of the most decadent ingredients in the pastry kitchen. Create chocolate truffles, chocolate-dipped marbled strawberries, and chocolate candy. Enjoy these delicious chocolate confections yourself or give as a gift.

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Cooking Fundamentals 1

Wow your friends and family with your culinary skills. Demonstrations, paired with hands-on experiences, will cover culinary principles, tools of the trade, knife skills, vegetable cuts, and food preparation. Discover how to make salads and dressings, establish basic egg preparations, and create elaborate sauces.

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Cooking Fundamentals 2

Continue your culinary journey. Demonstrations, paired with hands-on experiences, will cover vegetables in various cooking methods, from frying to saut�ing, plus meat techniques of braising, roasting, and grilling. Establish basic baking with muffins, biscuits, and cookies. The class culminates with you submitting and preparing your unique recipe.

April 17, 2024 to May 15, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Cooking With Herbs & Spices

Master herb and spice basics. The food will taste better, smell better, and impress your friends. Discover basic herb and spice combinations to enhance your dishes.

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Decadent Chocolate Desserts

Surprise that special person in your life with decadent chocolate desserts and treats that will delight any chocolate lover. Our chef will prepare you to satisfy all those chocolate cravings!

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Eggcellent Egg Dishes

What can you do with eggs? The recipes are endless. Discover several basic and fun ways to cook eggs. Use those skills to create amazing dishes that will please at either breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Fancy Holiday Cookies

The holidays mean it's time to bake cookies! Explore techniques to make fun cookies that you can wow guests with at your next holiday gathering or give as a thoughtful gift.

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Fast & Healthy Dishes

Do you hate spending hours in the kitchen prepping for meals? Let us show you how to use fresh ingredients to create a chef-inspired meal in your own home with minimal prep time.

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Festive Spanish Tapas

Tapas come in small sizes but are packed with flavor. Using delicious Spanish ingredients, learn to create festive, delicious appetizers and add some international flair to your next gathering.

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Food Safety Manager Certification

Prepare yourself for leadership in the ever-changing environment of professional food management with a food protection certification.

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Foodservice Management

Provides instruction on sanitation procedures in food preparation areas and how to prevent foodborne illnesses. As part of the program requirements, 125 field experience hours are required with a preceptor approved by the program director. Field experience hours must be documented and approved by the program director upon completion of the class. The required textbook must be purchased online from the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) before the start of class.

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French Cooking

Create your very own French experience, from the lavender fields of Provence to the rolling landscape of the Burgundy region. Explore all the wonderful tastes and flavors that make French cuisine second to none.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

French Pastries

Travel to the pastry shops of France without leaving your kitchen! Explore classic French pastries that will leave you wanting to book a flight to Paris.

Monday, June 17, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Fresh Mozzarella

Viva Mozzarella! The art of making one of Italy's most popular classic cheeses and creating delicious traditional dishes with your handmade fresh mozzarella is a winner for friends and family.

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German Cooking

Join us in preparing some authentic, delicious German classics, from an excellent potato pancake to a fabulous schnitzel. Discover the food world of Oktoberfest.

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Gluten-Free Baking

Missing your favorite baked treats? Create delicious gluten-free versions of bakery classics by working with gluten-free flours and substituting them into your favorite recipes.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Gourmet Cupcakes

Cupcakes aren't just for children's school parties anymore. Craft tempting gourmet cupcakes that will be the star of any party.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Greek Cooking

Explore the hearty and delectable style of authentic Greek cuisine with a focus on traditional recipes. From a robust entree to a refreshing yogurt dip, Greek cuisine has something for everyone.

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Handcrafted Pasta

Roll up your sleeves and master the art of creating fresh pasta entirely from scratch in this hands-on class. Pair your carefully crafted creations with simple, fresh sauces you'll want to replicate at home.

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Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

Discover how to make unique gifts from the kitchen featuring homemade baked goods and treats that are perfect for thoughtful holiday gifts.

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Holiday Pie Perfection

Make pies from scratch. Discover how to make pie dough, fillings, and special toppings for a unique take on classic holiday pies.

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Holiday Sweets & Treats

Join us for this fun and interactive class that will provide you with ideas for simple treats that can be served at holiday gatherings or given as gifts. You will have the opportunity to participate in making several recipes that are sure to be a hit!

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

Dinner rolls make a fantastic addition to any meal, so why not learn to make them yourself? Practice making these classic, comforting yeast rolls and create delicious, flavored butter to slather on top.

Monday, July 15, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Introduction to Bread Baking

This is the perfect time of year to fill your home with the scent of freshly baked bread. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the steps to baking delicious bread and provide tips for making each loaf a success.

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Introduction to Canning

Want to learn how to safely can? Take heart; it's not as hard as you think! Get an introduction to the equipment and procedures while learning the proper steps to can at home.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Italian Cooking

Italian meals can be simple to prepare and delicious to eat! Gather recipe ideas that are convenient for everyday meals and learn how quality ingredients can spruce up common Italian dishes.

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Italian Desserts

Explore classic, delectable Italian dessert recipes sure to conclude any Italian feast in the most amazing way!

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Keto 102

Continue down your keto path while increasing your skills and adding to your recipe repertoire. Explore additional keto ingredients and put together delicious, low-carb entr�es.

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Keto Appetizers

Discover some essential keto appetizers for any occasion that everyone will love.

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Keto Soups

Craving warm, healthy, keto-friendly soups? Have a favorite recipe you'd like to convert? Create flavorful soups using basic keto techniques and ingredients and discover ways to modify your personal favorites.

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Knife Skills

Did you know that making the appropriate cuts can help you get the most out of your ingredients? Practice knife skills that will assist with the presentation and quality of your dishes.

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Lemon Desserts

Prepare refreshing lemon desserts that are perfect for a warm summer day. Learn all about using this bright, fresh citrus fruit in handmade desserts that will brighten up your summer dessert game.

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Let's Get Saucy

What can you do with five 'Mother' sauces? The sky is the limit. Once you have learned the basic sauces, you can turn it into a variety of dishes.

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Let's Wok

High-heat, fast, fun, healthy, and affordable are all words to describe wok cooking. It's great for one person or a large family, and cleanup is a snap! With a few basic skills, it's easy to create wok recipes at home!

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Mastering Seafood

New to cooking seafood? Conquer simple methods for cooking healthy, flavorful seafood dishes you can safely and quickly prepare at home.

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Meatless Monday

Meatless Mondays can now be a joy to look forward to. This class will teach hearty vegetarian recipes that vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will enjoy.

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Mediterranean Cooking

Stretching from the south of Portugal to the coast of Israel, the foods of the Mediterranean are filled with simple yet flavorful dishes that reflect the sunny nature of the region.

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Culinary Classroom (1436)

Mexican Cooking

Explore the mosaic of colors and flavors that Mexican foods have to offer. Come learn to prepare basic Tex-Mex favorites along with traditional options that everyone will love.

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Mixing Up Mocktails

Shake up your non-alcoholic beverage game and discover ways to craft mocktails at home using fresh, flavorful ingredients.

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Nutrition Information & Patient Care

Examine the daily activities of dietary food professionals and how nutritional information is utilized in patient care. Nutrition fundamentals, body systems, diseases, and special diets will be discussed. As part of the program requirements, 30 field experience hours are required with a preceptor approved by the program director. Field experience must be documented and approved upon class completion.

July 9, 2024 to August 6, 2024, 09:00am - 03:00pm, Meeting Room (F-203)

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