District 214 Community Education

You'll learn to make high quality bone broth while discussing the health benefits of consuming this nutrient-dense, age-old elixir. Class includes take-home recipes, a live demo and tasting samples.

Apple season is here! In this class, you’ll learn how to make the tart shell from scratch. Discover how to make the most delicious cinnamon apple filling topped with homemade Chantilly cream. Have your containers ready, you’re going home with a scrumptious Cinnamon Apple Tart.

In this hands-on program, participants will make a complete meal fit for entertaining friends and family in less than one hour. We will include appetizers, side dishes and a main dish of French Mustard Chicken that can all be created from scratch with easy-to-obtain ingredients and simple equipment. Participants will then enjoy their creation before returning home.

Fall harvest is here! Learn how to make the most delicious Chicken Enchilada and Easy Autumn Harvest Casseroles. These casseroles have all of your fall favorites and are great for potluck or eat the leftovers for lunch. Bring containers because these two delicious casseroles will be coming home with you.

Developed in the 19th century by French chef Auguste Escoffier, mother sauces serve as a starting point for a variety of delicious sauces used to complement countless dishes, including veggies, fish, meat, casseroles, and pastas. Along with the instructor’s husband, Chas Raleigh, learn how to make four classic French Sauces, béchamel, velouté, espagnole, and hollandaise. Make them step by step and then learn how to modify them for different dishes. Participants will learn how easy it is to make unique sauces for at home cooking.

No more stress making holiday favorites! Learn how to make a delicious and meaty stuffed butternut squash. For dessert, we're making mini pecan pies. Get tips on how to set yourself up for success when it comes to preparing for the holidays.

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.

Heard the buzz about Instant Pot, but not sure it’s for you? We'll explore all the features, answer your most burning questions, and even cook food during class for you to enjoy. Also suited for those who've purchased an Instant Pot but haven't taken full advantage of all the options. Please note this is a demo class, not a hands-on class.

Everyone loves Kolaczki cookies, a traditional favorite Polish dessert! In this class, the instructor will share her special family recipe and traditions surrounding these delicious fruit and cheese-filled pastries that are light, buttery, flakey and melt in your mouth. This is a hands-on cooking class and all participants will leave with a batch of fresh cookies.

Learn to make simple cookies flavored with herbs, spices and edible flowers. Using rolled and drop cookie methods craft unique cookie recipes, along with glazes and colorful toppings. You can enjoy them now or save and freeze for later. Students will take home at least one completed recipe with instructions for many more. At the completion of the program, students will have learned to create cookie dough and have a general understanding of herb, spice and flower flavors that are good in sweets.

Learn to make two authentic Mexican recipes handed down for generations. In this hands-on class, learn to prepare these delicious savory dishes which are flavorful, but not too spicy! Participants will be able to sit down and enjoy the food they prepared.

Empanadas are perfect to have during your Holiday gathering! Learn how to make the flakiest empanada crust and the classic Beef Picadillo filling. Discover how easy it is to shape and fold the edges into braided seal called “repulgue”. At the end of the class, you will have mastered how to make this classic Latin favorite.

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.