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Plant-Focused Dinner: Beat the Winter Blues
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Friday, January 16th, 2026 | 6:00-8:00pm

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Winter doesn’t have to be gray! Brighten your plate (and your mood) with Chef Jo’s plant-powered creations. These bold, versatile recipes are perfect for dinner, snacks, or party bites. Flavor-packed, fuss-free, and guaranteed to make you fall in love with veggies all over again. (VEGETARIAN). Class is for ages 21+, registration includes two adult beverages from our menu of beer, wine, and NA options. Students work in pairs, so sign up with a friend!  Please register by January 12th at noon.

Menu:

  • Smoky Little Deviled New Potatoes
  • Warming Turmeric – Lemon – Barley Soup
  • Kale Salad with Cranberries and Walnut Gremolata
  • Tofu Ricotta Spread with Whole-Wheat Baguette

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Working with Tofu
  • Plant-Focused Meals

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes and Tips to make these dishes again and again

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for intermediate and advanced cooks
  • Makes a great date!

**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: JoEllen Hothem 

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Fancy Date Night: Filet Mignon & Risotto
Date Night Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00pm

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Enjoy a romantic and interactive date night as you cook a gourmet menu together, featuring tender filet mignon with a rich red wine reduction and creamy truffle risotto. You’ll round out the meal with perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts and a silky buttermilk panna cotta for dessert. This intimate class is the perfect blend of fine dining, fun, and connection. Class is for pairs ages 21+. Registration includes two adult beverages from our beer, wine, and NA options. Please register by March 8th at noon.

Menu:

  • Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction
  • Truffle Risotto
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • The Perfect Steak
  • Risotto Method
  • Panna Cotta

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 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: Tiffiny Dawson 

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Cookbook Club
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 | 5:30-8:00pm

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The Joy of Cooking: Ten Decades of approachable recipes

Celebrate 90+ years of culinary history with Chef Jo! We’re diving into the iconic Joy of Cooking—from vintage classics to modern twists. Bring your copy, share your foodie memories, and cook dishes that have stood the test of time. Nostalgia never tasted so good.  Class is for ages 21+; you will work in pairs. Registration includes 2 adult beverages from a list of beer and wine options. Please register by January 18th at noon.

Menu:

  • Pastry Snails (1st Edition)
  • Stuffed Pork Loin Chops (Inspired by “Stuffed Pork Chops Cockaigne”)
  • Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Yogurt Sauce (19th Edition)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • New Menu Ideas
  • Classic Ingredients and Familiar Flavors

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes and Tips to make these dishes again and again

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for intermediate and advanced cooks
  • Makes a great date!

**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: JoEllen Hothem 

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Sheet Pan Fajitas!
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm

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Ditch the boring weeknight routine—Chef Jo is bringing the heat! Learn how to turn a simple sheet pan into a flavor explosion with sizzling fajitas, vibrant veggies, and all the fixings. Quick, easy, and seriously crave-worthy. Your dinner game? Leveled up. Enjoy two adult beverages during class from a menu of beer and wine options. Class is for ages 21+, students work in pairs. Please register by January 4th.

Menu:

  • Flank Steak Fajitas with peppers and onions
  • Pico De Gallo
  • Spicy Quick-Pickled Radishes
  • Warm Tortillas, Avocado, and Queso Fresco

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Quick Favorites
  • Latin American Flavors

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes and instructions for the items prepared in class

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for intermediate and advanced cooks
  • Makes a great date!

**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: JoEllen Hothem 

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Cookbook Club
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00pm

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“Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat!”
Join Chef Jo and cook from this multi-award winning cookbook by Samin Nosrat. This cookbook gives you more than recipes, it teaches you how to be a better cook. Explore the power of HEAT, the importance of SALT, the transformational power of ACID and the impact of good FAT in crafting dishes that sing! This class is for students ages 21+, students work in pairs, registration includes 2 adult beverages of choice from our selection of beer and wine. Please register by February 15th at noon.
Menu:
  • Indian Spiced Slow Roasted Salmon
  • Saffron Persian-ish Rice
  • Gingery/Garlicky Green Beans
  • Indian Carrot Raita

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Roasting, Braising
  • Steaming

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes and Tips to make these dishes again and again

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for intermediate and advanced cooks
  • Makes a great date!

**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: JoEllen Hothem 

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