There is nothing like the aroma of freshly baked sourdough bread unless it is enjoying a slice of freshly baked bread with butter shortly after coming out of the oven! Students will learn how to care for a sourdough starter, how to knead using two different techniques, and how to mix, shape and score the bread for baking. The instructor will demonstrate two ways to bake a loaf, using a cloche or on a stone with steam in the oven, followed by a taste testing. Students will then shape, score and bake a loaf of their own in class. They will take home some sourdough culture (bring a 32 ounce container) for bread baking at home. A $5 ingredients fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Learn to make delicious vegetarian Indian food in this class taught by Dee Patel of Namaste Indian Food. Dee has had a passion for cooking Indian food since she was a teenager living with her grandmother in India, and she loves to share both her own and her grandmother’s recipes. Her menu changes daily but several of her most popular dishes will be among those featured in this class, such as Paneer-Tikka Masala Curry, Palak-Paneer/Saag Paneer, Dal (Lentil Soup), Eggplant Curry, Cauliflower and Potato Curry, Naan, or her special Potato Salad. There may also be one of her many gluten-free and vegan recipes on the menu!

Have you ever wanted to make cheese? This course can show you how you can make fresh mozzarella cheese in less than 1 hour. Fee includes ingredients.

Learn to make delicious vegetarian Indian food in this class taught by Dee Patel of Namaste Indian Food. Dee has had a passion for cooking Indian food since she was a teenager living with her grandmother in India, and she loves to share both her own and her grandmother’s recipes. Her menu changes daily but several of her most popular dishes will be among those featured in this class, such as Paneer-Tikka Masala Curry, Palak-Paneer/Saag Paneer, Dal (Lentil Soup), Eggplant Curry, Cauliflower and Potato Curry, Naan, or her special Potato Salad. There may also be one of her many gluten-free and vegan recipes on the menu!

Come enjoy the taste of Africa with a Togolese feast! The West African country of Togo has been influenced by many cultures, including French, Italian and German, as well as its own. Join chef, teacher and musician Jordan Benissan for a journey into the culture and foods of Togo. You'll make dishes such as Gari Fotu (similar to grits, with a sauce including tomato sauce reduction, herbs, peppers, ground smoked shrimp and egg), West African Chicken in Peanut Sauce, fried sweet potato and plantain, and more. The menu will be chosen according to seasonal availability, so please let us know if you have any food allergies when you register. Bring take-home containers. Registration fee includes all ingredients.

Join Stonewall and Leroux Kitchens cooking instructor Chris Toy and learn how to mix, roll out, cut, and stuff fresh pasta with a variety of tasty fillings and quick homemade sauces. Those in the know bring leftover containers, just in case! Fee includes ingredients.

Celebrate the bounty of summer with this hands on class. Beat the heat with cool soups and sides using seasonal ingredients. Depending on availability, possibilities include dishes such as strawberry soup, melon soup, tomato-based cold soup, street corn, imaginative slaws, and pasta salads. Wow your guests and family with some new recipes and make this a summer to remember.

Wondering what to do with your Commonly Supported Agriculture? Have too much of something in your garden this week? Then this class is for you! Both CSA Shares (a type of local produce "subscription") and your own garden can give you surprises each week. We will cover different cooking techniques for various vegetables plus discuss ways to preserve your share for later use.