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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.**

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Instructor: Leigh Gorman

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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.**

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Instructor: Lilly Burdsall 

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Elegant Eggplant Parmesan with Cannellini Beans and Wilted Kale
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, October 14th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Discover a fresh, sophisticated take on an Italian classic in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lilly. You’ll learn how to create a lighter, elegant version of Eggplant Parmesan featuring oven-baked eggplant rounds topped with rich yet simple tomato sauce, vibrant basil pesto, and creamy fresh mozzarella. Served over hearty cannellini beans and tender wilted kale alongside crisp garlic bread, this dish delivers comforting flavors with a modern, wholesome twist.
Along the way, you’ll practice essential techniques for roasting vegetables, balancing flavors, working with fresh herbs, and creating beautiful plated presentations. Perfect for home cooks looking to expand their repertoire of vegetable-forward meals, this class offers practical skills and restaurant-quality results that are easy to recreate at home.

Menu:

  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan
  • Tomato-Butter Sauce
  • Wilted Kale and Cannellini Beans
  • Garlicky Baguette

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Working with Eggplant
  • Saucemaking

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.**

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Instructor: Lilly Burdsall 

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Tamales with Rojo Pork!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, September 1st | 5:30-8:00pm

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Discover the delicious art of tamale making in this hands-on class with Chef Lilly designed for teens and adults. You’ll learn how to prepare traditional masa from scratch, create a rich and flavorful red chile sauce, and combine it with slow-braised pork butt to make authentic homemade tamales. From filling and wrapping to steaming, you’ll master each step of the process while gaining practical kitchen skills and confidence. To round out the meal, you’ll also prepare hearty charro beans and bright, tangy pickled red onions, perfect accompaniments to your freshly made tamales. A vegetarian options are available, please let us know when you register.

Menu:

  • Rojo Pork Tamales (vegan/vegetarian available upon request)
  • Charro Beans
  • Pickled Red Onions

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Latin Flavors
  • Tamale Preparation

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.**

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Instructor: Lilly Burdsall 

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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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Wine Pairing and Charcuterie
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Tuesday, August 25th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Build a stunning charcuterie board while learning the fundamentals of cheese and wine pairing. In this hands-on class with chef Mao Yang, you’ll learn to arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers, explore tasting and plating techniques, and sample four chef-selected wines. Leave with a finished board and the skills to impress at your next gathering. Vegetarian boards optional, just let us know when you register.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Charcuterie Board Basics and Beautification
  • How to taste and pair wines with food

What you’ll take home:

  • A mini wooden charcuterie board of your very own!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Students work in pairs, but will make their own charcuterie boards. 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 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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