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Cooking with The Shroomery: Wild Mushroom Soup with Sausage and Orzo
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Monday, November 9th, 2026 | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join local mushroom cultivator Tina, of The Shroomery, for a warm and welcoming fall cooking class. Discover the magic of fresh gourmet mushrooms as you prepare a hearty Wild Mushroom Soup with Sausage and Orzo. Paired with Maple-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and perfectly complemented with Rustic Garlic-Parmesan Bread, you will learn how locally grown mushrooms bring depth and richness to autumn cooking. Along the way, Tina will share insights into different types of mushrooms, their health benefits, and tips for making the most of fall’s harvest.

Menu:

  • Wild Mushroom Soup with Sausage and Orzo
  • Maple-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Rustic Garlic-Parmesan Bread

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • All about Gourmet Mushrooms
  • Cooking techniques for mushrooms
  • Roasting
  • Kitchen safety

What you’ll take home:

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

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.**

Instructor: Tina Barger 

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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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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.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

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
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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The Art of Two Soups: Cozy Fall Comfort in a Bowl
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, October 28th | 6:00-8:00pm

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There’s nothing quite like homemade soup on a crisp fall day. In this hands-on class, Chef Lilly will show you how to create two distinctive soups, a velvety Creamy Roasted Garlic-Potato Soup and a hearty Black Bean Soup, that are delicious on their own and even more impressive when served together in an elegant two-soup presentation. Learn how to transform simple ingredients into a stunning, restaurant-worthy dish, and take home enough soup for another meal.
Along the way, you’ll learn the foundations of soup making, flavor building, and texture development as you create these comforting fall favorites from scratch. Paired with White Cheddar & Scallion Crostini and a bright Citrusy Delicate Greens Salad, this menu strikes the perfect balance of comfort and freshness.

Menu:

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

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Soup Building, Styles, and Techniques
  • Comfort Foods
  • Flavor Development
  • Knife Skills

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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Pierogies and More!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, September 22nd | 5:30-8:00pm

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Join Chef Lilly for a hands-on class featuring a delicious Eastern European-inspired meal built around smart shortcuts and big flavor. Enjoy smoky kielbasa sausage with oven-crispy pierogies and create a savory skillet beer-braised cabbage, sweet onions, and caraway that tastes like it simmered all day. Top it off with a simple yet stunning whole grain mustard and onion sauce, adding just the right amount of tang to every bite.

Menu:

  • Crispy, Oven-Roasted Pierogies
  • Kielbasa with Beer-Braised Caraway Cabbage
  • Easy Whole-grain Mustard and Onion Sauce
  • Fruit Strudel

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • How to elevate grocery-store finds into a restaurant-worthy meal
  • Tips for roasting pierogies to crispy perfection
  • Techniques for building flavor with cabbage, onions, beer, and spices
  • How to make a quick pan sauce that works with pork, chicken, or vegetables
  • Time-saving strategies for easy weeknight cooking
Perfect for busy home cooks, beginners, and anyone who loves comfort food without the fuss. You’ll leave with practical techniques, adaptable recipes, and a satisfying dinner you’ll want to add to your regular rotation.

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: Lilly Burdsall

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Chicken and Waffles!
Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Thursday, August 20th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Grab your favorite grown-up and join Chef Lilly for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn how to make crispy chicken tenders, fluffy mini-waffles, and a crunchy slaw tossed in a tangy poppyseed dressing. Together, you’ll mix, whisk, bread, cook, and taste your way through a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
No experience needed—just come ready to have a great time!

Menu:

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders
  • Mini Waffles with Syrup
  • Tangy Apple-Cabbage Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Breading and Making Chicken Tenders from Scratch
  • Knife Skills
  • Fuss-Free Cooking

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-12 w/Adult
  • Take home the 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.**

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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