District 214 Community Education

Asian dumplings are a delicious and versatile food that can be served as an appetizer, snack or main course. You will learn how to make the dumpling wrappers as well as the delicious pork filling.

Adding flavor to routine dishes can take your cooking up a notch with just a little effort. In this class we will teach you how to make herb themed condiments, like ketchup and mustard, as well as flavor filled herb bombs that can be added to sauces and cooked dishes to increase taste. These great make-ahead items are easy to do. We will show you how, provide recipes and have some tase tests.

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.

Become a home bartender that is capable of crafting fun and tasty alcohol-free drinks for entertaining. During the workshop, receive new recipes, great ingredients and easy tips of flavor layering to create perfect substitutes for alcohol. Learn techniques, garnishes and ingredients, and taste the creations during this demonstration class.

This timeless classic pie, with its flaky, buttery crust and spiced apples, has the power to bring people together and create lasting memories. Join us in discovering the joy of creating and sharing the perfect apple pie, a delightful journey that promises to enhance your baking skills.