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Meal Prep Management: High-Protein
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 | 11:00am-1:00pm

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Meal-Prepping is all the rage, and deservedly so! For busy, on-the-go folks, there’s a lot to be said for having a week’s worth of meals ready in advance. Chef Mona will teach you how she preps for her private clients, building high-protein meals for vegetarians or meat-eaters that are so delicious, you’ll forget they’re good for you. In advance of class, you’ll choose one of these menu items, and then during class, you’ll pick one or more flavor profiles, to make 6 ready-to-eat (or freeze) prepped meals. Students will work in pairs, and everyone will take home 6 ready-to-eat (or freeze) prepped meals. Containers provided. We’ll send you an email to pick your menu before class (see options below). Class is for students ages 16+, students work in pairs but make their own choices and take home 6 meals each. Please register by January 17th at noon.

Menu:

  • You’ll choose one ahead of class:
    • Boneless Braised Chicken Thigh with Quinoa and Broccoli
    • Torn Tofu with Amaranth and Seasonal Greens
    • Roast Pork Tenderloin with Brown Rice and Sugar Snap Peas
  • You’ll be able to choose multiple flavor profiles in class:
    • Asian Ginger-Peanut
    • Spicy Herbed Lemon-Garlic
    • Southwestern Style

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Meal Prepping
  • Tips and Tricks for stress free good-eats

What you’ll take home:

  • 6 meals ready-to-eat or freeze
  • Recipes 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Eat Now AND Later – Comfort Food Classics
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 | 11:00am-1:00pm

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Fill your belly and your fridge with these hearty and satisfying classics. In this class, you will learn to make a brown roux, then use it in 2 different recipes – one will be a lovely lunch of Beef Tips & Noodles to share with classmates, the other will be savory Gumbo packed for you to take home and have for dinner, or freeze for another time. This class is for students ages 16+, students work in pairs so sign up with a friend or plan to make some new ones! Please register by March 12th at noon.

Menu:

  • Beef Tips and Noodles
  • Gumbo

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Mother Sauces
  • Roux

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from what you eat in class
  • A 2lb container of Gumbo to eat or freeze at home
  • Recipes 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Eat Now AND Later – Succulent Soups & Sauces
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 | 11:00am-1:00pm

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The classic French sauce “Veloute”  is a chef’s secret for adding richness and creaminess to your meals without a lot of fat. In this class, you will learn to make the classic mother sauce “Veloute” then use it in 2 different recipes – one will be a lovely lunch of Seared Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce to enjoy with classmates, the other will be Cream of Mushroom (or Broccoli) Soup, packed to take home and have for dinner or freeze for another time.   This class is for students ages 16+, students work in pairs so sign up with a friend or plan to make some new ones! Please register by March 6th at noon.

Menu:

  • Chicken Paillard with Lemon-Caper Sauce
  • Cream of Broccoli or Cream of Mushroom Soup (your choice)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Mother Sauces
  • Roux

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from what you don’t eat in class
  • A quart of soup to take home and eat or freeze
  • Recipes 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Pantry Gourmet: Around the World
Cooking Class for Ages 9-12 w/Adult
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm

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Open your pantry and travel the world! Create three unique dishes from one chicken and some basic pantry staples. Use different seasonings and cooking methods to achieve a variety of meals on a budget! A well stocked pantry can be your source of inspiration and culinary exploration! Discuss this – and more – while preparing (and eating) Chicken Stir-Fry, Chicken Cacciatore, and Chicken Enchiladas!  Class is for youth ages 9-12 accompanied by an adult. Please register by February 28th at noon.

Menu:

  • Chicken Stir-Fry
  • Chicken Cacciatore
  • Chicken Enchiladas

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Cooking on the “Fly”
  • Reducing Food Waste, Using Pantry Staples
  • Creativity in the Kitchen

What you’ll go home with:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes, instructions, and tips for cooking these dishes at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 9-12 with an Adult
  • 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: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Mardi Gras – Jambalaya and Other Favorites
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00pm

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Let the good times roll with Chef Mona in this exploration of celebratory foods perfect for Fat Tuesday. Enjoy some N’awlins jazz and sip a Hurricane while you craft classic jambalaya, skillet cornbread, and pecan pralines. Class is for students ages 21+, students work in pairs so sign up with a friend! Please register by February 13th at noon. “Laissez Les Bons Temps Roullez!”

Menu:

  • Classic Jambalaya
  • Skillet Cornbread
  • Pecan Pralines
  • Hurricane Cocktail

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Mardi-Gras favorites
  • Praline Candy Making

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: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Eat Now AND Later – Creamy & Delicious Meals
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 | 10:30am-1:00pm

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In this class, you will learn to make the classic mother sauce, Bechamel, then use it in 2 different recipes – one will be a classic Kentucky Hot Brown lunch to share with classmates, the other will be decadent Macaroni & Cheese packed in your preferred sized containers to take home and have for dinner, or freeze for another time. This class is for students ages 16+, students work in pairs so sign up with a friend or plan to make some new ones! Please register by February 6th at noon.

Menu:

  • Batch of Bechamel
  • Kentucky Hot Brown for lunch
  • Take Home and Ready-to-Eat 2lb of Mac N Cheese

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Mother Sauces
  • Roux
  • Classic KY Hot Brown

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from your KY Hot Brown
  • 2-lb of macaroni and cheese to eat or freeze
  • Recipes 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.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Kitchen Magician! Mystery Dinner
Cooking Class for Ages 9-12 w/Adult
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00pm

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A well-stocked pantry enables quick, affordable, and nutritious meals. But what about those leftover odds and ends? In this interactive class, students will select from a variety of pantry and refrigerated groceries (unknown to chef until you choose them!) which Chef Mona must incorporate into a spontaneous menu including chicken. An expert in cooking on the fly and on a budget, she’ll guide participants through her creative process and collaborate with small teams to prepare a shared meal. This hands-on experience encourages resourceful cooking, reduces food waste, and maximizes your grocery budget. Don’t miss out on the fun! Class is for youth ages 9-12 accompanied by an adult. Please register by January 9th at noon.

Menu:

  • It’s a mystery until you help decide!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Cooking on the “Fly”
  • Reducing Food Waste, Using Leftovers
  • Creativity in the Kitchen

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 9-12 with an Adult
  • 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: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Flirty Apps and Sorrel Royale Cocktail
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, December 18 | 6:00-8:00pm

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Ditch the traditional holiday get-together apps and join chef Mona in cooking up shareables worth talking about! This class focuses on preparing unique appetizers options utilizing a variety of techniques for different textures, colors and – of course – flavors! Prepare and enjoy a delicious cocktail (or mock version) of Champagne and Homemade Sorrel Syrup – a twist on the classic Kir Royale. This class is for ages 21+.  Students work in pairs, so it makes a great date!

Menu:

  • Black Bean Fritters with Chermoula (Tunisian Herb Sauce)
  • Apple and Walnut Cheese Tart with Tangy Cranberry Drizzle
  • Sorrel Royale – Champagne with homemade sorrel syrup

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Fun Holiday Appetizers
  • Homemade Cocktail to Impress
  • Knife Skills
  • Baking, Shallow-frying

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Makes a great date night!

**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 

Supply List

 

All Supplies Included