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Taste of Puerto Rico
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, November 10th | 6:00-8:30pm

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Bring a little island flavor to your kitchen! Experience the warmth, flavor, and rich culinary traditions of Puerto Rico in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mona, where you will prepare a rich & savory Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken Stew) , Golden Yellow Rice, and irresistible Tostones.  Mona always brings more than just cooking tips; learn about the connection between food, history, and culture as you prepare this menu that you will want to recreate at home again & again. Discover why these dishes remain favorites at gatherings across the island and throughout the Puerto Rican diaspora.

Menu:

  • Pollo Guisado (A comforting chicken stew that reflects the island’s blend of Spanish, African, and Indigenous Taíno influences)
  • Arroz Amarillo (Puerto Rico’s iconic yellow rice, seasoned with sofrito and spices that are at the heart of countless family recipes)
  • Crispy Tostones (Crispy twice-fried green plantains, a Caribbean staple enjoyed throughout Puerto Rico and a testament to the island’s African and tropical culinary heritage)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Developing deep flavors with simple ingredients
  • Next-level rice
  • How to make the perfect tostones

What you’ll take home:

  • Knowledge of the vibrant food traditions in this tropical corner of the USA
  • Any leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Students work in pairs – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Autumn Harvest Ratatouille with Herbed Chicken Breast
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, November 5th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Celebrate the flavors of the season with Chef Leigh in this cozy, harvest-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn how to roast fall vegetables to bring out their flavors, create a rustic French Ratatouille layered with herbs and rich seasonal flavor, and master the technique for perfectly seared chicken breast with a golden crust. A classic dish from the French countryside, ratatouille combines tender roasted vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and onions with herbs and aromatics to create a rich, flavorful medley that highlights the best of the harvest season. Served over hearty and savory brown rice, this elegant yet approachable meal is ideal for crisp autumn evenings. Enjoy a relaxed 21+ atmosphere while sharpening your culinary skills and sharing a memorable harvest supper. Beer, wine, and N/A adult options available for purchase (2 drink maximum per person), cash or Venmo only.

Menu:

  • Autumn Harvest French Ratatouille
  • Savory Brown Rice
  • Herbed Seared Chicken Breast (vegetarian option upon request)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Roasting and Searing
  • Knife Skills
  • Clean Eating

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will work in pairs or teams – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

Instructor: Leigh Gorman

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Flavor Foundations: Why Your Food Falls Flat (And How to Fix It)
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Monday, October 19th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Learn to create sautéed chicken paillard with a bright lemon pan sauce, a wilted spinach salad with warm vinaigrette, bacon, strawberries, and egg, and crisp, spiced sweet potato wedges. Along the way, you’ll discover why some dishes taste flat and how to build bold, balanced flavor with confidence.
In this hands-on class, home cooks will explore the essentials of great cooking, including seasoning, acidity, fat, heat, texture, and balance. You’ll practice tasting, adjusting, and understanding how small changes can transform everyday meals into dishes that truly shine. Come ready to cook, taste, and leave with skills you’ll use every time you step into the kitchen. Alcohol and NA beverages are available for purchase during class (cash or venmo).

Menu:

  • Sauteed Chicken Paillard (cutlet) with Lemon Pan Sauce
  • Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon
  • Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • The role of Salt, Fat, Acid, and Heat
  • Knife Skills
  • Saute, Roast
  • Kitchen Safety

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for Beginner to advanced cooks

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Lilly Burdsall 

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Chicken Marsala with Spinach Gratin
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, August 13th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Chef Lilly will teach you how to make a polished yet relaxed dinner that fits comfortably into a busy home kitchen. This class features chicken marsala (with a vegetarian option available), quickly pan seared and finished with a simple Marsala wine & mushroom butter sauce that tastes extraordinary without being fussy. It’s served with tender ricotta gnocchi that soak up every bit of that sweet, savory sauce. Spinach gratin adds just the right cooked vegetable accompaniment for restaurant elegance at home. The meal wraps up with an easy summer berry tart a la mode made with puff pastry and fresh fruit and served with ice cream — proof that dessert can feel homemade and elegant without much effort. Beer, Wine, and NA Beverages will be available during class for $6 each (2 drink per person limit) accepting cash and Venmo.

Menu:

  • Chicken or Eggplant Marsala with Mushrooms
  • Ricotta Gnocchi
  • Simple Spinach Gratin
  • Summer Berry Tart

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Balancing Flavor and Nutrition
  • Knife Skills
  • Saute, Reduction
  • Fuss-Free Baking

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will work in pairs or teams – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

Instructor: Lilly Burdsall 

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Culinary 101: Knife Skills Dinner
Class for Ages 16+
Monday, October 5th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Need to up your cooking game? Great cooking starts with great knife skills! Knife skills are important for safety, food appearance, even cooking times, and more. This class will teach you all about knives and knife skills all while making a delicious dinner! Start by learning how to “French” a chicken (8-cut) and roast it up with some delicious seasonings. Learn different knife cuts using a variety of vegetables to make a marinated veggie salad. Finish up practicing your knife skills on potatoes that we’ll turn into the world’s best darnn mashed potatoes!  Students work individually to allow for maximum in-class practice.

What You’ll Make:

  • Roasted Chicken
  • Marinated Veggie Salad
  • World’s Best Darn Mashed Potatoes!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Chop, Dice (small and medium)
  • Julienne, Batonnet, Mince
  • Knife care and sharpening

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for Beginner-intermediate
  • Take home your leftovers!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Alex Noel 

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