XPE 1010

Basic Cake Decorating

Learn introductory skills and techniques needed to create beautifully decorated cakes including cake and icing prep, as well as basic icing borders, flowers and writing techniques. Supply list will be emailed/mailed before the first class.

$39.00

XPE 1033

Hors d'Oevres

Repeat of 2008 Hors d' Oeuvres class. Make Baked Won Ton Crispies, Over the Top Crab and Artichoke dip, Lynn's Holiday Rollups, Curried Cheese Snowballs, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Buttery Seasoned Bread Sticks, and a dessert of delicious Raspberry Chocolate Cassata.

$45.00

XPE 1114

Vegetarian Delight

Explore the interesting and exciting world of vegetarian cooking. We will cook healthy vegetarian dishes using easily available vegetables and common ingredients. Class limited to 12 students.

$39.00

XPE 1124

Taste of India

Enjoy cooking Indian food in a relaxing way. We will make chicken hariali (spinach chicken), jeera rice, pakora (like fritters) & malai barfi (sweet dish make with ricotta cheese). There will be some class participation.

$39.00

XPE 1129

Quick and Easy Meals

Do you want to eat good, home-cooked food without spending much time in the kitchen? Come try some simple recipes using simple ingredients, only 5-6 ingredients per recipe. Nutrition information will also be given. Limited to 12 students. New recipes.

$39.00

XPE 1158

Taste of India - Vegetarian

This will be an Indian chat special. We will make chole (chick pea curry), batura (like tortilla but fried), alu tikki (potato pancake), green chutney and vermicilli paysam (sweet dish made of thin spaghetti). There will be some class participation.

$39.00

XPE 1162

More Crock Pots

We'll prepare Easy corn Chowder, Honey Mustard Chicken Wings, Layered Mexican Style Casserole and Peach Pecan Upside Down Cake.

$45.00

XPE 1163

More Soups-n-Crock Pot

We will start with Peanut Butter Pumpkin Soup and then move on to Cheeseburger Soup, Hot-n-sour Soup, Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff, BLT Soup and of course a dessert, Crock Pot Bread Pudding.

$45.00

XPE 1164

More Elegance in Entertaining

We will start with Mushroom Puffs, Fruit & Cheese Kabobs, with Antipasto Kabobs. Then we will have Artichoke salad with Chicken Cordon Bleu and finish with a sweet.

$45.00

XPE 1166

Tastes of Hawaii

Enjoy a tropical evening starting with Hawaiian lemonade, then Hawaiian chili, tropical sandwiches and topped off with Hawaiian wedding cake.

$45.00

XPE 1167

Taste of Greece

Enjoy the flavors of the Greek Islands: souvlakia, baked spinach with three cheeses, tzatziki on pita bread, and baklava.

$39.00

XPE 1169

South African Experience

Explore the tastes of South Africa with bobotie (beef pie), green mealie bread, rock lobster soup, yellow rice and soet koekies (spice and wine cookies).

$45.00

XPE 1172

French Bistro Valentine Dinner

We'll begin with French Onion Soup with Croutons, Cordon Blue recipe for Game Hens with Cabbage and Vegetables. No Knead French Peasant Bread is a time saver with great flavor and the meal is rounded off with Chantilly Swans.

$39.00

XPE 1176

La Cucina Italiana

Learn how to prepare a delicious Italian dinner that can be frozen or refrigerated. We'll have baked mushrooms, stuffed shells, tomato-mozzarella salad, focaccia and pizzelles.

$45.00

XPE 1178

All New Hors d'Oeuvres for 2009

This will be the best of the hors d'oeuvres recipes collected, tasted and tried throughout 2009. We will have wine experts offer suggestions for wine to compliment each hors d'oeuvre.

$45.00

XPE 1201

Valentine Cake

Hands-on class teaches you how to decorate a special Valentine cake. Prerequisite is Basic Cake Decorating. Students will bring to class a heart-shaped cake and take it home fully decorated. Supply list emailed/mailed. Some supplies provided.

$19.00

XPE 1202

Easter Basket Cake

This class will focus on decorating an Easter basket cake. Prerequisite is Basic Cake Decorating. Students will bring to class a round layered cake and take home a fully decorated cake. Supply list will be emailed/mailed. Some supplies provided.

$19.00

XPE 1203

Easy Entertaining

Do ahead menu: Pecan Chicken or Philadelphia Veal with homemade tomato basil pasta, a special salad and refrigerator crescent rolls. An Italian Cheesecake with layers of cheesecake, pudding-like filling and cake topped with brandy blueberry sauce makes a spectacular dessert.

$39.00

XPE 1204

Healthy Eating: Tips for Shopping and Cooking Nutritious Meals

Food choices play a major role in our health or lack of it. Learn how to shop for the most nutritious foods and some simple cooking tips to maintain the nutrition of the food. This is not a cooking class.

$12.00

XPE 1207

Aussie Style Cooking

Create and sample some Australian cooking with recipes from down under! Orange Ginger Lamb Chops, Mums Potato Balls, Aussie Bean Salad and Banana Honey Pudding.

$39.00

XPE 1209

Tex Mex Cooking

Enjoy the tastes of the Southwest with some traditional tex-mex favorites: Guacamole, tortilla soup, Mexican Lasagna and Texas sheet cake.

$39.00

XPE 1210

Grill It

Learn techniques to keep grilled, boneless, skinless chicken breast moist and juicy. Entertain with Maple Glazed Salmon or have fun with a Giant Stuffed Burger. Recipes include grilled Salad and Flat Bread, finishing the meal with Semi Homemade Apple Dumplings.

$39.00

XPE 1211

Special Occasion Spring Lunch Ideas

Class features two ideas for either a hot or cold lunch: Rolled Souffle with Seafood filling and Mushroom Sauce, or Chili Flavored Pasta and Chicken Salad. Add Tiny Carrot Muffins, a twist on fruit salad and Cheesecake Pie for dessert.

$39.00

XPE 1264

Festive Brunches

Make plans for easy entertaining with a brunch. These recipes are good for autumn or for the coming holidays: Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake, Mediterranean Pyllo Tart, Sunshine Muffins, Broiled Fruit and Tiny Cinnamon Rolls.

$45.00

XPE 1274

Italian Fusion Fast Dinner Ideas

This class is a rush hour meal that is fancy enough for entertaining family or friends. Quick lettuce and shrimp salad, Stir fried Italian style Pork, Pasta Caprese, Cauliflower Milanese, and Nutella twice baked Brownies.

$45.00

XPE 5000

Secrets of the Caterer

Do you love to cook and plan parties? Then start your own catering business and make money doing what you love! In this course, you learn how to become an effective and reputable caterer. Learn the business and the tricks of the trade, including many delicious catering recipes.

$89.00