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Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with Chef Mona
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, October 1st | 5:30-8:00pm

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Creamy Southern Grits, Sautéed Shrimp, Pumpkin Bread & Winter Greens Salad
Join Chef Mona for a hands-on Southern cooking experience featuring creamy cheese grits topped with seasoned sautéed shrimp. Round out the meal with savory pumpkin bread, and a tender winter greens salad with lemon vinaigrette. Along the way, you’ll learn essential techniques and tips for creating these comforting Southern favorites at home. Students work in pairs. Beer & wine available for purchase (cash or Venmo).

Menu:

  • Savory Shrimp over Cheesy Grits
  • Pumpkin Bread
  • Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Southern Classics

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • 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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Cajun-Creole “Gumbo” Risotto
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, October 15th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Discover something special with Chef Mona’s Cajun-Creole (“Gumbo”) Risotto, a delicious collaboration of creamy Italian risotto and the deep and comforting flavors of Louisiana cooking. In this hands-on class, Chef Mona will guide you through mastering the art of risotto while exploring the connections between culture, history, and foodways.
You and your cooking partner will prepare a full batch with enough to enjoy in class and take home for another meal. To round out the experience, you’ll also enjoy a simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette, a fresh complement to the risotto’s rich, savory flavors.
Perfect for adventurous cooks of all skill levels, this class offers great food, hands-on learning, and a fresh perspective on culinary traditions.

Menu:

  • “Gumbo” Risotto with Cajun/Creole Influence
  • Simple Salad with Scratch Lemon Vinaigrette

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Risotto Method
  • Versatility of Risotto
  • Southern Flavors

What you’ll take home:

  • 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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Asian Steamed Eggs with Bok Choy
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, October 29th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Comforting, Simple, and Full of Flavor
Learn to create a comforting, vegetarian, Asian-inspired dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week. Chef Mona will guide you step-by-step through preparing silky Asian Steamed Eggs, a beloved savory custard known for its delicate texture and mild flavor. You’ll also learn how to make tender Braised Bok Choy and perfectly cooked Jasmine Rice, creating a balanced vegetarian, gluten-free meal that feels both nourishing and special. Perfect for anyone who enjoys comforting food, wants to eat more plant-based meals, or is looking for a fun and rewarding cooking experience. Come hungry and discover how simple ingredients can become something truly memorable!
Perfect for anyone who enjoys comforting food, wants to eat more plant-based meals, or is looking for a fun and rewarding cooking experience. Come hungry and discover how simple ingredients can become something truly memorable!

Menu:

  • Asian Savory Custard
  • Braised Bok Choy
  • Perfect Jasmine Rice

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Asian Flavor Profiles

What you’ll take home:

  • 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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Italian Comfort Classics: Pasta from Scratch
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, October 21st | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join Chef Mao for a fun, hands-on cooking experience where you’ll learn how to create a classic Italian meal completely from scratch. Drawing on her passion for fresh ingredients and flavorful homemade cooking, Chef Mao will guide you through making fresh spaghetti, rolling and shaping tender meatballs (with a vegetarian option available upon request), and preparing a rich roasted tomato-basil sauce bursting with flavor. You’ll also make a crisp Caesar salad to complete the meal.
Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this interactive class teaches essential kitchen techniques while helping you build confidence in preparing a comforting, restaurant-quality dinner at home. Come hungry and enjoy a delicious evening of cooking, learning, and sharing great food together.

Menu:

  • Spaghetti from Scratch
  • Decadent Meatballs (vegetarian options available upon request)
  • Roasted Tomato-Basil Sauce
  • Classic Caesar Salad

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Pasta from Scratch!
  • Classic Italian Flavors

What you’ll take home:

  • Eat what you’d like and take home the leftovers
  • 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 friends!

**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: Mao Yang 

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“Chopped” Style Team Cooking Challenge: Italian Harvest
Cooking Fun for Ages 16+
Saturday, September 26th | 11:00am-1:30pm

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Team up, Think fast, Show off your skills, and win prizes! Ready to test your kitchen creativity? Step into our high energy, hands on Chopped style cooking competition—designed for cooks who love a challenge! You and your cooking partner will face off against other students in two rounds: Entree and Dessert. Each starts with a mystery basket packed with must-use classic Italian ingredients (let us know about any dietary needs), plus access to a shared pantry of produce, dairy, and dry goods. You’ll have to think on your feet, work as a team, and craft something delicious before time runs out. Winning team members each receive a $25 Baker Hunt gift certificate! Perfect for intermediate to advanced cooks who want a fun, competitive, and creative kitchen experience.

More about this class:

  • Class is for pairs, ages 16+
  • Best for intermediate to advanced home cooks, absolute beginners will struggle.
  • Menu isn’t set – you’ll receive guidance from the chef, but what you make is up to you!

**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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Making Sushi!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, September 30th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Join us for a hands-on Sushi Rolling Class where you’ll learn the secrets to perfectly seasoned sushi rice and the essential techniques behind crafting beautiful, delicious maki rolls. Guided by Chef Mao, you’ll create your own tuna or spicy tuna roll and master the iconic California roll. Prefer a plant based option? Vegetarian alternatives are available—just note it when you sign up! Whether you’re a sushi lover, a curious cook, or someone looking for a fun culinary night out, this class delivers a flavorful, skill building experience you won’t want to miss.

Menu:

  • Sushi Rice
  • Tuna Rolls
  • California Rolls
  • (Vegetarian Options Available, let us know in registration “notes”)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Sushi basics and rolling

What you’ll take home:

  • Eat what you’d like and take home the leftovers
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Students work in pairs, but make their own sushi. Sign up with friends!

**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: Mao Yang 

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Better-Than-Takeout: Orange Chicken and Fried Rice
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, September 15th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join Chef Mao for a hands-on cooking class that will show you how to make a takeout favorite even better at home. You’ll learn how to prepare crispy Orange Chicken coated in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce, paired with flavorful Stir-Fried Rice. Throughout the class, Chef Mao will share techniques for achieving the perfect balance of texture and flavor, helping you recreate this popular dish in your own kitchen. Designed for ages 16 and up, this fun and interactive class is perfect for teens and adults who love flavorful cuisine and want to build confidence in the kitchen while enjoying a delicious homemade meal.

Menu:

  • Classic Orange Chicken
  • World’s Best Fried Rice

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Working with proteins
  • Breading Station, Frying
  • Stir-Fry

What you’ll take home:

  • Eat what you’d like and take home the leftovers
  • 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 friends!

**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: Mao Yang 

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Chicken Tenders and More!
Cooking Class for Ages 10-13
Saturday, October 24th | 9:30-11:30am

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Young chefs ages 10–13 will roll up their sleeves for a fun, hands-on cooking class packed with comfort-food favorites! Students will learn how to prepare crispy Chicken Tenders, mix up a zesty Comeback Sauce for dipping, and make perfectly seasoned Steak Fries to round out the meal. To finish on a sweet note, kids will bake delicious Brownie Bites—the perfect little treat to enjoy and share. Perfect for ages 10–13, this class is a tasty way for young cooks to learn new skills, try classic recipes, and have plenty of fun in the kitchen!

Menu:

  • Baked Chicken Tenders
  • Crispy Homemade Steak Fries
  • “Comeback Sauce”
  • Brownie Bites

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Working with proteins
  • Breading and baking
  • Measuring

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes and instructions to make more at home!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 10-13.
  • 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Jeri Kubicki 

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Scrumptious Skewers: Lunch on Sticks!
Cooking Class for Ages 9-13
Saturday, September 19th | 10:00am-12:00pm

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Get ready to skewer, stack, and snack! Chef Jeri will guide young chefs as they make Italian Sausage Skewers with peppers, onions, and mozzarella, plus a scratch marinara sauce for dipping. Then they’ll create colorful Rainbow Fruit Skewers and a sweet honey dipping sauce. This hands-on class teaches kitchen basics, food prep skills, and creative presentation while serving up plenty of fun. From savory to sweet, everything tastes better on a stick!

Menu:

  • Italian sausage skewers with peppers, onions and mozzarella
  • Marinara sauce from scratch
  • Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Creamy Honey Dip!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Preparation, Baking, Roasting

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes and skills to make more at home!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 9-13.
  • 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Jeri Kubicki 

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Homemade “Pop Tarts”
Baking Class for Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Saturday, September 5th | 10:00am-12:00pm

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Join Chef Jeri for a fun morning making homemade pop-tarts! You’ll team up and make the crust from scratch, then make your own filling choices and assemble the poptarts, bake ’em, then frost and eat them! This class is for ages 7-12 with an adult.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Pastry Dough Basics
  • Measuring

What you’ll take home:

  • Pop tarts of your own creation to share (or keep for yourself!)
  • Recipes and skills to make more 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Jeri Kubicki 

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