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Cast Iron Cooking
Chicken and Seasonal Veggie Fajitas!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Saturday, October 3rd 10:30am-12:30pm

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So Easy and Delicious, You’ll Want to Make it Again and Again
Chef Leigh turns up the heat to create bold, fresh chicken (or vegetarian) fajitas using the power of cast iron, fresh vegetables, and a flavor‑packed homemade seasoning. Pull it all together with Cilantro Brown Rice, Fresh Salsa, and Creamy Guacamole!
In this fun, interactive class, we’ll cook together while building confidence with cast iron cooking techniques and knife skills—all while layering succulent flavors into a meal that’s healthy, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable. You’ll whip up enough to take some home for another meal!

Menu:

  • Fajitas with Fresh Veggies (vegetarian options – let us know when you register)
  • Fresh Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Brown Rice with Cilantro

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Balancing Flavor and Nutrition
  • Seasonal Flavors
  • Cast-iron cooking
  • Knife Skills

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will 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.**

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Instructor: Leigh Gorman

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Seared Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Saturday, November 14th | 6:30-8:30 pm

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Enjoy a fancy-not-fussy, hands-on date night centered around a menu that feels elegant without being complicated. Chef Andrew Vogel will guide you through learning how to prepare tender Seared Steak with a rich Mushroom and Marsala Wine Pan Sauce, perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Buttery Potato Puree, and a warm, comforting Apple-Date Crumble à la Mode for dessert.
This class is perfect for couples or friends who want a relaxed evening in the kitchen while building confidence with classic cooking techniques, including searing steak, making a flavorful pan sauce, roasting and pureeing vegetables, and baking a simple seasonal dessert. Come hungry and leave inspired with a restaurant-style meal you can easily recreate at home.

Adult beverages available for purchase (2 drink maximum per person), cash or Venmo only.

Menu:

  • Steak with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Buttery Potato Puree
  • Apple-Date Crumble à la Mode

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Searing meats
  • Roasting vegetables
  • Potato puree
  • Simple twists to elevate your dessert

What you’ll go home with:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, tips and skills for slicing and dicing at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for all cooking skill levels

**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: Andrew Vogel 

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Game Day Favorite Snacks Workshop
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Saturday, October 24th | 3:00-5:00

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Learn how to create three irresistible crowd favorites in this fun, hands-on class with Chef Vogel: flaky Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls, savory Stuffed Mushrooms, and hot, cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Dip. Whether you’re planning a game-day spread, tailgate, casual get-together, or holiday gathering, (or just like eating mini foods), these make-ahead-friendly appetizers are guaranteed to steal the show.
You’ll master techniques for working with puff pastry, building flavorful fillings, and creating the perfect creamy dip while picking up tips for effortless entertaining. Along the way, Chef Vogel will share presentation ideas, preparation shortcuts, silly jokes, and hosting tricks that make serving guests a breeze.
Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this class is packed with delicious bites, practical skills, and plenty of inspiration for your next party. Come hungry and leave with a collection of appetizers you’ll be excited to make again and again.

Students work in pairs; Class is for ages 21+, beer & wine available for purchase (2 drink maximum per person), cash or Venmo only.

Menu:

  • Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
  • Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Prep-Ahead Appetizers for Fall & Winter

What you’ll go home with:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, tips and skills for slicing and dicing at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for all cooking skill levels

**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: Andrew Vogel 

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Homemade Gummy Bears
Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Tuesday, October 6th | 6:00-7:30pm

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Join Chef/Owner Annie Brown of Laughing Bees Honey for a candy class making Gummy Bears! You’ll learn the steps to making gummy bears and other soft candies at home! You’ll go home with a batch of your own delicious gummy bears, and a silicone mold to make more! Class is for ages 7-12 who must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Skills you’ll learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Making Gummy Bears and Soft Candy
  • Working with cooked sugar

What you’ll take home:

  • A batch of delicious gummy bears
  • A silicone gummy-bear mold
  • Recipes for making more gummy bears at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-12 with an Adult.
  • Great for beginner 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.**

Instructor: Annie Brown 

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Homemade Empanadas – Two Ways
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00pm

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Discover the art of making empanadas completely from scratch in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Tiffiny. You’ll learn how to prepare and shape tender homemade empanada dough before creating two flavorful fillings: a classic savory beef empanada and a decadent mushroom, onion, and gouda empanada.
As your empanadas bake to golden perfection, you’ll also make two delicious sauces from scratch: a rich, smoky ranchero sauce and a bright, herb-packed chimichurri that’s perfect for dipping and drizzling.
Along the way, Chef Tiffiny will share techniques for dough preparation, filling development, seasoning, shaping, and baking, helping you build confidence in the kitchen while learning a versatile dish that can be customized countless ways.
Designed for ages 16 and up, this class is perfect for anyone who loves bold flavors, wants to expand their cooking skills, and enjoys creating restaurant-quality food from scratch. Come hungry and leave with new techniques, delicious recipes, and a fresh appreciation for this beloved Latin American favorite.

Menu:

  • Beef Empanadas
  • Mushroom & Gouda Empanadas
  • Chimichurri and Ranchero Sauces

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Empanadas!
  • Sauce Making

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, instructions, and tips for recreating the meal at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • 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: Tiffiny Dawson 

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Savoring Fall: Autumn Flavors of Spain
Seasonal Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, October 8th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Celebrate the season with Chef Mary in this cozy, hands-on cooking class featuring the flavors of fall. You’ll prepare a refreshing Orange, Feta, and Red Onion Salad, a hearty Menestra Spanish Vegetable Stew with potatoes, parsnips, and red peppers, and finish with flaky Phyllo-Almond Snails inspired by traditional baklava.
Along the way, you’ll learn techniques for working with seasonal produce, building flavor, and handling delicate phyllo dough. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this class is a delicious way to welcome autumn, eat plant-based meals, and expand your culinary repertoire.

Menu:

  • Orange, Feta, and Red Onion Salad
  • Menestra Spanish Vegetable Stew
  • Phyllo-Almond “Snails”

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Shopping and eating seasonally and locally
  • Knife skills

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner 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.**

Instructor: Mary Seguin

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Soup Duo: Double the Comfort
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, October 28th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join Chef Lilly for a hands-on exploration of two comforting soups: Creamy Roasted Garlic Potato Soup and Hearty Black Bean Soup. Discover the magic of two completely different soups that are delicious on their own—and even better together. Tying it all together are White Cheddar and Scallion Crostini and a Citrusy Delicate Greens Salad.
Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this class offers practical kitchen skills, elegant presentation ideas, and a fresh look at how contrasting flavors can come together in one unforgettable meal. Learn techniques for building rich flavor and textures in these creative and nourishing soups from scratch. Enjoy each soup on its own or combine them in an elegant two-soup presentation, and take home enough for another meal!

Menu:

  • Hearty Black-bean Soup
  • Creamy Roasted Garlic-Potato Soup
  • White Cheddar & Scallion Crostini
  • Citrusy Delicate Greens Salad

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Comfort Foods
  • Knife Skills
  • Soup Techniques

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • 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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