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Cooking: The Tastes of West Africa 04.30.25

$49

with Jordan Benissan

Calendar Apr 30, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join Togo native Jordan Benissan as he teaches you how to cook dishes from West Africa. Among the dishes you may be preparing are West African Chicken in Peanut Sauce, Jollof Rice (West African Paella), Gusi Dessi (Spinach, kale, and collard greens, cooked with melon seeds in a reduced tomato sauce; served with white rice), and West African tapioca pudding cooked in lemongrass broth with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Registration fee includes all ingredients. Bring containers for leftovers and be prepared to take notes.

Will run

Cooking: Plant-based Pad Thai 05.05.25

$35

with Nancy Albertson

Calendar May 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm

You will prep, cook, and combine ingredients in the kitchen to create a plant-based Pad Thai that can be eaten before you leave class or brought home for later. This variation on the typical Pad Thai will be just as delicious and nutritious without using animal protein, eggs, or fish sauce. This nutreint-packed meal is a delicious and easy way to incorporate more plants into your diet. Ideas and strategies to lean more into a plant-based lifestyle will be discussed as we prep in the kitchen. Ingredients fee is included in registration.

Cooking: Making A Buddha Bowl 05.06.25

$35

with Nancy Albertson

Calendar May 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm

A Buddha Bowl is essentially a grain, a bean, and veggies piled up and topped with a yummy sauce. This nutrient-packed meal is a delicous and easy way to incorporate more plants into your diet. You will prep, cook, and combine ingredients in the kitchen to create a simple Buddha Bowl that can be eaten before you leave class or brought home for later. Ingredients fee is included in registration.

Full Course

Cooking: Making A Buddha Bowl 05.13.25

$35

with Nancy Albertson

Calendar May 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm
A Buddha Bowl is essentially a grain, a bean, and veggies piled up and topped with a yummy sauce. This nutrient-packed meal is a delicous and easy way to incorporate more plants into your diet. You will prep, cook, and combine ingredients in the kitchen to create a simple Buddha Bowl that can be eaten before you leave class or brought home for later. Ingredients fee is included in registration.

Cooking: The Tastes of Modern Europe

$49

with Jordan Benissan

Calendar May 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Enjoy a modern interpretation of European cuisine in this new class with Me Lon Togo’s Jordan Benissan. His many French-influenced dishes reflect his native country of Togo having been a French territory from 1916 to 1960. Come learn his Togolese version of classic dishes which might include Beef Bourguignon, Navarin Lamb Stew, or Monkfish Osso Buco. The registration fee includes all ingredients. Bring containers for leftovers to take home and be prepared to take notes.

Cooking: The Tastes of West Africa 05.28.25

$49

with Jordan Benissan

Calendar May 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join Togo native Jordan Benissan as he teaches you how to cook dishes from West Africa. Among the dishes you may be preparing are West African Chicken in Peanut Sauce, Jollof Rice (West African Paella), Gusi Dessi (Spinach, kale, and collard greens, cooked with melon seeds in a reduced tomato sauce; served with white rice), and West African tapioca pudding cooked in lemongrass broth with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Registration fee includes all ingredients. Bring containers for leftovers and be prepared to take notes.

Will run

Cooking with BoomerTech Adventures

$39

with BoomerTECH Adventures

In this course, BoomerTECH Adventures guides Chris, Jill, and Ed share their love of cooking and enjoyment for lots of different types of foods. You will learn how to prepare several tasty stir fries using traditional Chinese flavorings, make fresh pasta, turn leftover sweet potato into gnocchi, stir up a great fried rice, and give ramen soup a delicious upgrade. In addition, you'll discover an easy way to make your own pita pockets, flat breads, and tortillas. Plus, you will see a way to combine the benefits of cooking on cast iron with your love of grilling. We haven’t forgotten dessert! Who can resist a delectable chocolate brownie torte or apple pie?





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