COURSES OFFERED BY FIRST CLASS COOKING

Learn to make the incomparable Zuni Roast Chicken (served over quinoa in in a preparation we repeatedly hear described as "the first quinoa dish I've every enjoyed"), make a "portable salad" perfect as warmer weather bring entertaining outside and an excellent prep for Spring's asparagus!

At the end of class, we all sit down to enjoy the meal together and if it makes you more comfortable, you may opt to take your portion to go.

Freehkeh is a green wheat, harvested before gluten develops and roasted to extract from the chaff, lending a subtle smoky flavor. It's a nutritious, delcious ingredient to introduce into your vegetarian and gluten free repertoire!??

You won't want to miss this!?? This is one my favorite menus to teach -it's delicious, doable and one that is so empowering in how successfully it can be recreated again. Even better, it can accommodate gluten free and vegetarian subs if necessary- let us know when you RSVP.

We love preparing and teaching breads and this recipe really shows off how a litle bit of overnight set-up (less than 5 minutes of active time) yields a wildly delicious and easy to work with, dough.

At the end of class, we all sit down to enjoy the meal together and if it makes you more comfortable, you may opt to take your portion to go. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy with the class and meal. 

Classes are hands-on, balancing passive and active tasks to create a four-course meal. At the end of class, we all sit down to enjoy the meal together.

This vibrant, colorful menu is one of my very favorites to eat and prepare. The flavors are bold and the execution is forgiving and you'll be delighted to learn to make authentic, delicious Southeast Asian food you can successfully make again at home.

What a winner of a menu! Each of these recipes is *so satisfying, seems really impressive but surprise! is actually rather easy to prepare. Effort to Excellence weighs heavily in your favor with this one.

Pare down, cook at hone and learn the ins-and-outs of delicious, satisfying meals at home. Classes are hands-on, balancing passive and active tasks to create a four-course meal. ????