"You
have to ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries
taste."
-Goethe
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food."
-George Bernard Shaw
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
-Luciano Pavarotti
"After eating chocolate you feel godlike, as though you can conquer enemies, lead armies, entice lovers."
-Emily Luchetti
"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."
-John Gunther
:: Appetizer Classes ::
A=Adult Class :: C=Children's Class :: B=Both
All classes are offered in-home or on a monthly basis. See the "Monthly:.." selections in our dropdown menu for class schedules and locations.
Easy Appetizers (In-home/Private Class)
Need a creative alternative to the old standby of “chips and dip”? Make a meal with these low stress finger foods that both easy to make and fun to eat!
Sample Menu:
Mini Turkey Burgers, Pork Egg Rolls, Mini Spinach and Cheese Pizza’s, Chorizo and Red Pepper Quesadillas, Roasted Tomato and Basil Bruschetta, Roasted Garlic Hummus with Pita Chips
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Empanada Extravaganza (In-home/Private Class)
Ladies, are you looking for a new alternative to celebrate "Girls Night Out"? Look no further than this hands-on empanada class. Learn how to make your own dough from scratch and make various sweet and savory fillings.
Sample Menu:
Chocolate Peanut Butter :: Spicy Chicken with Salsa Verde :: Apricot Goat Cheese with Vanilla Sauce :: Spicy Potato Chorizo :: Vegetarian Bean and Cheese
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Customer Testimonial :
"We had such a wonderful time! My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday and I've always wanted to take a cooking class. Now I hope to take one again!"
-Jessica Stensland, Chicago
Let's Do Fondue! (In-home/Private Class)
Look in any restaurant guide and it will tell you, fondue is back! Learn, create and enjoy several mouth-watering entrees
Sample Menu:
Garlic-Cheese :: Chili Con Queso :: Mexican Chocolate :: Caramel Cognac
(Kid-friendly menu also available)
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Small Bites (In-home/Private Class)
Explore the flavors of Spain with traditional Tapas. These small plates are a great additional to a small cocktail party or any gathering with friends and family.
Sample Menu:
Chicken and Andouille Strudel, Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Olive Tapanade, Ensaladilla Rusa (Spanish Potato Salad), Spicy Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Spanish Ham Crouquettes
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Customer Testimonial :
"My daughter and I recently attended a cooking class taught by Alekka. It was fantastic! Alekka is engaging and fun. She connected with the kids immediately. Everything was well organized, but also set up for total hand on participation. Alekka encouraged the kids to get involved in every step of the process from start to finish. At the end of class, my daughter was really proud of what SHE had created. Alekka did a great job of nurturing my daughter's blossoming love of cooking!"