District 214 Community Education

Greek food is not only delicious but full of healthful ingredients found in the traditional Mediterranean diet. Our menu includes Spanakopita (Spinach Pie), Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce), Greek Salad, and Baklava (Honey & Nut Pastry). Learn how to make these Greek specialties while also learning about Mediterranean health benefits.

Learn the techniques for making your own cheese. We'll cover the science behind cheese making, ingredients, equipment, and cooking techniques. Lemon cheese will be demoed the first night and students will make mozzarella the second night of class. Supplies will be reviewed in class the first night.

Remember the smell of Grandma’s kitchen when she bakes her famous crisp? It’s no secret anymore, you’ll learn how to make this amazing Peach Pecan Crisp with buttery crumble toppings and pecan crunch.

It’s not only an easy recipe, but the combination of fresh flavors will make your tastebuds jump for joy. Serve this Pesto Heirloom Tomato Galette and the crowd will go wild.

Busy, busy! No time for a fussy recipe? Who wants to go through the fuss of making everything from scratch when a store bought pizza dough can also make a fine Margherita Pizza? We’re topping this pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil, and making the sauce from scratch.

High in fiber and protein, we will learn about the vibrant flavors of India while we make different dishes with Chickpeas. These include Chickpea Avocado Salad and mouth-watering Masala Curry. We will also make Basmati Rice to complete this meal. This class is followed by a complete pack of power vegetarian recipes for you and is a demonstration class.