Cooking Classes
These are hands-on classes where participants learn new skills, prepare delicious recipes, and enjoy what they made. Classes take place in the beautiful Island Life cafe and studio, and include great people, tasty food and interesting information.
Classes are held on Saturdays starting at 2 pm.
Classes are held on Saturdays starting at 2 pm.
Upcoming Classes:
- Saturday February 29, 2020 - Knife Skills Basics for Everyone
Knives can be intimidating and navigating your way around the kitchen is much more fun when you feel like you’re in charge! Our chef will lead you through a basic primer for using your knife in the most safe and efficient way; how to store and maintain your knife so they stay sharp and review the different types of knives and when to use them.
This class will cover the basics of breaking down fruits and veggies including the easiest (and coolest!) way to cut an onion, review the different types of cuts and when to use them, and how to approach more difficult items like mango, avocado and pineapple. You’ll leave this class able to slice and dice with ease and be ready to tackle all those produce-forward spring recipes!
-Participants will prepare and enjoy Crunchy Thai Salad w/ Grilled Shrimp and Peanut Dressing and Pineapple-Mango Salsa and receive recipes for everything prepared. Bring an apron if you’d like.
- Saturday March 28, 2020 - Sides as Stars – Make Your Veggies Standout!
Don’t let your main dish get all the attention, in this class we’ll explore how to take the humble vegetable side to the next level! We’ve all had our share of frozen peas and steamed broccoli as the necessary healthy accompaniment to our burgers and steaks, but what if we could transform those boring old veggies into something really spectacular? What if we toss that broccoli in olive oil and garlic, throw it on the grill and finish it off with lemon and parmesan? What if those peas become a salad with couscous, feta, sliced almonds and a light vinaigrette? With a few simple additions the dreaded veggie side can become the showcase of the meal!
-Participants will prepare and enjoy Garlicky Grilled Broccoli, Spring Pea & Couscous Salad, Orange Glazed Carrots, and Balsamic Herb Mushroom and receive recipes for everything prepared. Bring an apron if you’d like.
- Saturday April 25, 2020 - Meal Prep for Moms
Looking for a thoughtful gift for a mom in your life, are you an expectant mother or know one and need a great gift, maybe you’re a busy mom (or dad) who just wants an easy weeknight solution? This class is for you! We’ll discuss the basics of meal prep, including planning for meal prep, ingredients that and freezing meals for later, then we’ll assemble meals that can be frozen or eaten now. Freezer meals make great gifts or are great back up for a future busy night.
Participants will assemble four recipes and receive instructions for making six more easy-to-prepare, freezer-ready meals.
We will provide all ingredients and containers, bring your own apron, if you like, and bag for carrying home meals.
- Saturday May 23, 2020 - Simple Sauces for Spring Meals
This is the time for breaking out the grill, cooling things off in the kitchen and keeping meals simple and fresh. Having a few staple sauces at the ready to add punch to your meals can elevate dinner from standard to stand out! Our chef will talk through and demonstrate simple oil infusions that can be used for cooking, adding flare to a finished dish or for dipping bread; yogurt-based sauces that go great over grilled meat or as a dip for a tray of crudités; and herb-forward sauces that will add beauty and pop to any meal.
Participants will sample garlic, herb and chili-infused oils, tzatziki dip and chimichurri sauce and receive recipes for everything prepared.
