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Upcoming Cooking Class Schedule
PARENT/TOT
Curriculum designed for youth ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. $30 • Price includes registration for one adult and one youth.
AN APPLE A DAY
Our kiddos do not fall far from the tree...OR-CHARD I say apples? Join us for a fun and delicious cooking class all about A-P-P-L-E-S. Menu: Almond Butter Apple Snails, BBQ Apple Chicken Skewers and Mini Buttermilk Biscuits w/ Cinnamon Apple Butter 43335 November 6 • Sat., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
SNOW LAUGHING MATTER
It might be snowy and cold outside, but we can stay warm in the kitchen. Join us to make some fun snow themed treats to enjoy with your family. Menu: Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes, Wanna Build a Snowman Snack Crackers, Marshmallow Penguin Hot Cocoa Buddy 43338 December 4 • Sat., 9-10:30 a.m. • Central Recreation Center
TURKEY TOT BRUNCH
Spend the morning with your favorite tot while making this Thanksgiving themed brunch! Menu: Turkey Breakfast Pizza, Apple Cider Donuts and a Pumpkin Smoothie 43336 November 13 • Sat., 9:30-11 a.m. • Moorhead Recreation Center 43337 November 20 • Sat., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
COOKIES AND COCOA
Grab your little ones and join us for an afternoon of holiday cookie fun with a warm mug of homemade hot cocoa! 43339 December 11 • Sat., 9:30-11 a.m. • Moorhead Recreation Center 43340 December 18 • Sat., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
PARENT/FAMILY
Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. $50 • Price includes registration for one adult and one youth.
DONUT SHOP
Master the art of donut frying, baking and glazing! Menu: Blueberries and Cream Filled Donuts, Red Velvet and Pumpkin Spice Donuts 43341 November 6 • Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Central Recreation Center 43342 November 20 • Sat., 10 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center
FANCY FONDUE
Dress up your weekend with a fancy fondue dinner. Menu: Chorizo Fondue with Cornbread, Peppers and Sweet Potatoes with Cake Batter Fondue for dessert 43345 November 6 • Sat., 3.-5 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 43349 December 11 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Moorhead Recreation Center
SANTA, DON’T FORGET THE GRINCH
“And what happened then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.” Join us for a family brunch that is sure to melt even the grinchiest of hearts. Menu: Whoville Pancake (Dutch Baby) with Roast Beast (sausage) Hash, Max’s Cinnamon Rolls and Grinch Punch to drink 43352 December 11 • Sat., 9-11 a.m. • Expo Recreation Center 43356 December 18 • Sat., 10 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center
HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKESHOP
Join us in making some impressive treats to share with your family this holiday season. Don’t forget to leave a plate for Santa! Menu: Pretzel White Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Peppermint Brownie Cookies, and Caramel Apple Linzer Cookies 43360 December 22 • Wed., 3-5 p.m. • Central Recreation Center 43376 December 22 • Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
KIDS
Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-9. $25 • Price includes registration for one youth.
AURORA COOKS JUSTICE LEAGUE
Pow! Bang! Bam! The villains don’t stand a chance with this powerful hero lineup. Menu: Gone in a Flash Sliders, Batarang Brownies and Golden Lasso Smoothie 43343 November 6 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Central Recreation Center 43344 November 20 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
MARVELOUS SUPERHERO SNACKS
Grab a cape or apron and transform into the kitchen superhero that you are! Menu: Thor’s Hammer Cookies, Captain America Mini Pizzas and Hulk Smash Punch 43347 November 13 • Sat., 1-3 p.m. • Moorhead Recreation Center
ROCK THE WOK
Join us as we talk the wok and you learn to rock the wok. Learn the basics of stir frying and have fun creating a delicious Chinese meal. Menu: Kung Pao Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice and Lemon Almond Cookies 43348 December 4 • Sat., 1-3 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
Make some friends and a fresh Italian restaurant meal that would make your real/pretend Italian Grandma pinch your cheeks. Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Classic Marinara, Italian Green Beans and Cheesy Garlic Bread 43350 December 4 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
HOLIDAY COOKIE WORKSHOP
The best way to spread holiday cheer is baking cookies and there will be plenty to share, so have no fear. Menu: Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups topped with Eggnog Frosting and Cranberries, Frosted Cut-Out Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Turtle Cookies 43351 December 18 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
EXTREME GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKEOVER
Bake, construct and decorate the gingerbread home of your dreams. Menu: Gingerbread House & Homemade Hot Cocoa 43346 December 18 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
AFTER SCHOOL COOKING
Transform into a chef after school! Join us for an after-school cooking class learning basic cooking techniques to make delicious and nutritious snacks at home! Ages 6-9 • $7/class or register for the entire month
43353 November 3-17 43358 December 1-15 • Wed., 3:15-4:15 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
43354 November 3-17
43361 December 1-15
• Wed., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • Moorhead Recreation Center
43355 November 3-17
43357 December 1-15
• Wed., 3:15-4:15 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
TEEN
Curriculum designed adults ages 10-14. $30 • Price includes registration for one youth.
EXTREME GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKEOVER
Bake, construct and decorate the gingerbread home of your dreams. Menu: Gingerbread House, Gingerbread Men Cookies & Homemade Hot Cocoa 43362 December 11 • Sat., 1-4 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 43363 December 22 • Wed., 3-6 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
AURORA COOKS ULTIMATE CHEF
Are you among those who wish to test your cooking skills? Enter the Aurora Cooks Kitchen Stadium to join a “just for fun” cooking competition. Participants will work together and compete as teams to create their own entrée (with instructor guidance) utilizing ten ingredients and an assigned mystery ingredient. Menu: Dessert Demo, Appetizer/Snack and 10 Ingredient Entrée Challenge 43364 November 13 • Sat., 2:30-5:30 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
SUSHI 101
Join us as we teach you everything you need to know about rolling your OWN sushi ! Menu: Spicy Edamame, Rainbow Veggie Roll, California Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream 43366 November 20 • Sat., 2-5 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
CUPCAKE CREATIONS
Tis’ the season to make some cute and creative confections! Bake and decorate some whimsical winter inspired cupcakes! Menu: Winter Wonderland and Jolly Elf Cupcakes 43365 December 22 • Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
ADULT 15+
Curriculum designed adults ages 15 years and older. $35 • Price includes registration for one adult.
KNIFE SKILLS
This essential class is for those who wish to be a cut above the rest. Learn all about knife skills with our chefs as they hone in on proper technique and safety to boost your confidence at the cutting board. This class is a one stop “Chop”! Menu: Moroccan Vegetable Soup, Mango Jicama Slaw, Blueberry and Pear Galette 43182 November 13 • Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
EVERYDAY INDIAN
Fresh, Flavorful & Delicious! Join us in making an Indian spread that will tickle all your taste buds. Menu: Green Chicken Masala, Garlic Bhatura, Gujarati Cabbage with Coconut & Potato 43284 November 18 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
IMPRESSIVE THANKSGIVING SIDES
Perfect your Thanksgiving sides before the big day! Menu: Brussel Sprout Bruschetta, Maple Roasted Root Vegetables with Pecans & Bacon, Popovers with Whipped Apple Butter & Apple Sausage Stuffing 43285 November 23 • Tue., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
We’ll walk you through making two delicious pies for your Thanksgiving spread giving you one less thing to worry about. Menu: Chai Spiced Apple Pie and Maple Bourbon Custard Pie with a Cranberry Glaze 43286 November 23 • Tue., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
HOLIDAY COOKIES
Do your holiday baking with Aurora Cooks! Bake a variety of unique holiday cookies to take home and share with your family and friends. Menu: Crème Brulee Sugar Cookies, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, and Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Cups 43287 December 4 • Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
POSOLE, PLEASE!
Learn how to make this hearty Mexican stew with all the fixings to warm up on cold nights. Menu: Chicken Pozole Verde with Toppings, Homemade Corn Tortillas and Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) 43289 December 9 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
ADULT 21+
Curriculum designed adults ages 21 years and older. $40 • Price includes registration for one adult.
KEEP CALM & CURRY ON
Let’s take a trip to Thailand with this creamy, sweet and spicy curry dish. Menu: Panang Chicken Curry, Coconut Jasmine Rice, Thai Shredded Salad with Peanut Lemongrass Dressing 43290 November 5 •Fri., 6-9 p.m. •Central Recreation Center
COOKING WITH WINE
Wine is not just great for drinking, but also cooking! Learn how to make impressive wine-infused dishes while sipping on your favorite wine. Menu: Chicken Marsala, Creamy Parmesan Polenta and Red Wine Poached Pears with Crème Anglaise 43291 November 5 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
PAELLA MAESTRO
Join us on the streets of Valencia and learn to make this iconic Spanish dish. Menu: Perfect Paella, Spanish Citrus Salad, and Crème Catalana (Spanish Crème Brulee) 43292 November 12 •Fri., 6-9 p.m. •Central Recreation Center
LIVIN’ FAJITA LOCA
Shake your bom bom and grab a margarita to celebrate living fajita loca. Menu: Homemade Flour Tortillas, Tequila-Lime Flank Steak Fajitas with Charred Onions & Peppers, Chipotle Cilantro Rice 43293 November 19 •Fri., 6-9 p.m. •Expo Recreation Center 43294 December 3 •Fri., 6-9 p.m. •Central Recreation Center
Learn the ins and outs of sushi rolling in this hands-on class. Menu: Spicy Edamame, Spicy Tuna Dragon Roll, Philadelphia Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream 43297 November 12 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 43298 December 10 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
NOTHING IS IM-PASTA-BLE
Believe in yourself inside and outside the kitchen. Join us for this uplifting pasta workshop where we will be rolling pasta and simmering away our worries in a robust ragu. Menu: Homemade Spinach Pappardelle, Italian Sausage Roasted Red Bell Pepper Ragu, Blistered Garlic & Herb Italian Green Beans 43299 November 19 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
BOURBON & BITES
A warming collection of small plates & a bourbon cocktail make up this elegant winter meal. Menu: Brown Butter Cauliflower Dip with Torn Bread, Butternut Squash Roasted with Apples, Spiced Maple Bourbon Braised Beef 43300 December 3 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center Learn to master restaurant quality Pho at home. Menu: Pho Bac, Crispy Eggrolls with Nuoc Cham & Vietnamese Coffee Sunday with Sesame Brittle 43301 December 10 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
BETTER WITH BEER
Believe it or not there is more to beer than just enjoying it in a frosty mug. Join us as we explore how beer is utilized in cooking. This class is perfect for pub crawlers and beer enthusiast with “mile-high expectations”. Menu: Peppercorn & Porter Flat Iron Steak, Cheesy Gouda Risotto & Salted Caramel Chocolate Stout Cupcakes 43302 December 17 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center
HAPPY HOUR ADULT 21+
Curriculum designed for adults ages 21 years and older. $35 • Price includes registration for one adult.
SIPS & SWEETS
Get in the holiday spirit, sipping a festive cocktail and baking this trio of holiday treats to share with your family and friends. Menu: Apple Brown Butter Bars, Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups topped with Eggnog Frosting and Cranberries, Double Chocolate Ginger Cookies 43303 November 18 • Thu., 6-8 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 43304 December 17 • Fri., 6-8 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
FESTIVE BITES & BUBBLES
Stress less this holiday season and down-size the usual feast. Join us and fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of some flavorful festive bites and bubbles. Menu: Mini Beef Wellingtons w/ Creamy Mustard Horseradish Dip, Herb Ricotta Zucchini Rolls w/ Marinara and Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers 43305 December 23 • Thu., 6-8 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center
AURORA COOKS LIVE!
INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES
Let us bring our teaching kitchen into the comfort of your home! Join us for a 2-hour class where you can cook along live with one of our talented chefs. We’ll walk you through the entire menu, sharing our tips and expertise while providing opportunities to virtually connect and share the dishes we create together. Each participant will receive a copy of the recipes, ingredient list, and shopping list along with the virtual registration link for each class. • All classes are $20 and 2 hours unless noted. • Price includes registration link for entire household. • All classes are virtual and will take place in YOUR home. • All classes will be conducted through Microsoft Teams and no account or login is required. • Following registration, participants will receive an email with recipes, shopping & equipment lists in order to prepare for class. • All classes are non-refundable and all purchases are final.
VIRUTAL ADULT 15+
Curriculum designed adults ages 15 years and older • $20/ device
FLAVORS OF MOROCCO
Discover the beauty of Moroccan cuisine that welcomes any cook looking for spice and adventure. Menu: Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds, Roasted Vegetable Couscous, and Moroccan Date Cake 43306 November 4 • Thu., 6-8 p.m.
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE
A good spice blend is one of the easiest ways to create more flavorful meals at home. Let us teach you to create and customize your spice blends so you can have fresher flavor and more control over what ends up on your dinner table. Menu: Indian Butter Chicken (Garam Masala), Smokey Rice and Vegetable Pilaf (Smoky Spanish Blend), Pear Turnovers (Fall Baking Blend) 43307 November 18 • Thu., 6-8 p.m.
RAMEN 101
Break out your chopsticks and learn how to simplify making a delicious bowl of ramen. Menu: Easy Chicken Ramen, Ramen Egg and Blistered Shishito Peppers with Ginger Sesame Aioli 43308 December 2 • Thu., 6-8 p.m.
TAMALES
In this class, we will master the basics of homemade tamales. Please join us for a fun-filled virtual cooking class and let’s have too “masa” fun. Menu: Chipotle Chicken Tamales, Salsa Roja, Curtido (Mexican Slaw) 43309 December 9 • Thu., 6-8 p.m.
COOKIE WORKSHOP
Do your holiday baking with Aurora Cooks! Bake a variety of unique holiday cookies to take home and share with your family and friends. Menu: Crème Brulee Sugar Cookies, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, and Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Cups 43310 December 16 • Thu., 6-8 p.m.
HOLIDAY HORS D’OEUVRES
Impress your family this holiday with decadent hors d’oeuvres packed with seasonal favorites. Menu: Cranberry Chevre Tarts and Brussels Sprout Latkes with Balsamic Dijon Cream and Pimento Deviled Eggs 43311 December 23 • Thu., 6-8 p.m.
