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AURORA COOKS LIVE! INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES
Let us bring our teaching kitchen to 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 $15 & 2 hours unless noted. • Price includes registration link for entire household. • All classes are virtual & will take place in YOUR home. • All classes will be conducted through Microsoft Teams & 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 & all purchases are final.
PARENT/TOT Curriculum designed for youth ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
PRINCESS TEA PARTY
Dress up as your favorite princess and gather your dolls! They won’t want to miss this fancy tea party spread. Menu: Mini Blueberry Scones, Bacon and Cheese Pinwheels and Strawberry Hibiscus Tea. 35109 Feb. 6 • Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS
Enjoy a Valentines-themed brunch with your favorite tot. Menu: Heart Shaped Pizzas, Chocolate Strawberry Hearts and Love Potion Punch. 35108 Feb. 13 • Sat., 2:30-4 p.m. • Instructor: Mia Randall
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PARENT/FAMILY
Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
CREATIVE CALZONES
Join us in making these fun handheld pizza pockets (calzones). This is sure to be a hit for the whole family! Menu: Buffalo Chicken Calzones and Salad Skewers with Homemade Ranch. 35106 Feb. 6 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Instructor: Mia Randall
COFFEE SHOPPE CREATIONS
Turn your dining table into your favorite local coffee shoppe with us. By the end of class, you’ll be curled up with these fun treats and your favorite warm drink. Menu: Salted Carmel Buttermilk Muffins, Chocolate Financiers (mini brown butter & almond flour cakes) and Pesto Pinwheels. 35107 Feb. 27 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
BUDDING CHEF BASICS: YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL COOKING
Curriculum designed for youth ages 7-10-years-old. Join us for a virtual afterschool cooking class from your own kitchen! Our talented staff will connect with students virtually and guide them through a one-hour class where they’ll develop essential skills to confidently cook at home. Youth will prepare a snack or simple meal with 10 ingredients or less in each class. 35104 Feb. 10 - Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins 35105 Feb. 24 - Homemade Crackers & Hummus • Wed., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $5 • Instructor: Mia Randall
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ADULT 15+ Curriculum designed for adults ages 15 & older.
CORE TECHNIQUES SERIES BACK TO THE BASICS WITH AURORA COOKS In each of these skill-based classes you will join us to create a unique menu where we will focus on a cooking method, sauce and knife work. Take them individually or take them all for deep dive into all things culinary.
BACK TO BASICS 1: KNIFE SKILLS & BECHAMEL
In this technique-driven class we will focus on knife skills, learn how to make one of the five mother sauces – Bechamel and explore the fundamentals of baking. Menu: Croque Monsieur, Chunky Provencal Style Tomato Soup, Apple Strudel. 35128 Feb. 4 • Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
BACK TO BASICS 2: JULIENNE, BUTTERFLYING MEAT & EMULSIFICATION
In this Back to Basics class we will practice our knife skills, learning how to julienne vegetables and butterfly a pork tenderloin. You will also learn how to make your own flavorful aioli sauce to round out this elegant meal. Menu: Mushroom and Onion Pork Tenderloin Roulade, Roasted Carrots and Shallots, Garlic and Herb Aioli. 35129 Feb. 11 • Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
BACK TO BASICS 3: CURD, CUSTARD & THE THICKENING POWER OF EGGS
Join us to master the thickening properties of eggs, learning to temper eggs in both a savory and sweet preparations. You’ll be a pro in no time! Menu: Avgolemono (Greek egg and lemon soup), Cherry Curd and Custard Danishes. 35130 Feb. 18 • Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
BACK TO BASICS 4: VELOUTE, ROASTING & CHIFFONADE
Join us to learn all about velouté, its daughter sauces and how to use them in your home cooking. We will sharpen your knife skills learning to chiffonade and explore the versatility of roasting. Menu: Roasted Chicken Thighs with a Honey Mustard and Onion Sauce, Shredded Salad with Kale and Lemon. 35131 Feb. 25 • Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
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THIS TOO SHALL PASTA
Having patience is a virtue practiced both inside and outside the kitchen. Join this virtual cooking class as we distract ourselves from the outside world by hand rolling pasta and simmering away our worries in a robust ragu. You’re not alone and together we are stronger as we remind ourselves that “this too shall pasta.” Menu: Homemade Spinach Pappardelle, Italian Sausage Roasted Red Bell Pepper Ragu, Blistered Garlic & Herb Italian Green Beans. 35097 Feb. 5 • Fri., 6-8 p.m. • Instructor: Ryan Schaefer
MIDDLE EASTERN STREET FOOD
Take a virtual trip to the Middle East and learn all the tricks to make this vegetarian classic street food at home! Menu: Crispy Falafel Wraps with Homemade Pita Bread and Tzatziki Sauce. 35098 Feb. 20 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Instructor: Mia Randall
TASTE OF JAPAN
In this class we will explore the unique flavor of Japanese umami or “pleasant savory taste”. Menu: Pork Gyoza with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce and Chicken Yakisoba (Japanese Stirfried Noodles). 35099 Feb. 27 • Sat., 6-8 p.m. • Instructor: Mia Randall
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ADULT 21+ Curriculum designed for adults ages 21 & older.
VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT
Romantic dinner date for two in your own kitchen! Let’s celebrate love with this festive meal while you enjoy a glass of wine. Menu: Harissa Rubbed Chicken over Tomato Risotto and Mini Strawberry Galettes for dessert. 35101 Feb. 13 • Sat., 6-8 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
THAI NIGHT: SHRIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
Have you been dreaming of a charming and romantic night in Thailand? Preparing Thai food is both feisty and flavorful. In class we will tame it down and make it “shrimple” by properly preparing and walking you through the Pad Thai process step-by-step. Enjoy a refreshing Singapore Sling cocktail and tune in for some fun and learning. Menu: Thai Coconut & Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, Pad Thai, Chai Caramelized Apples w/ Coconut Whip, Singapore Sling Cocktail. 35102 Feb. 19 • Fri., 6-8 p.m. • Instructor: Ryan Schaefer
GORDITAS & MARGARITAS
These plump, crispy yet tender corncakes are sure to put a fresh spin on taco night. Menu: Ancho Chicken and Poblano Filled Homemade Gorditas with a Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa, Charred Cauliflower and a Margarita to drink. 35100 Feb. 20 • Sat., 6-8 p.m. • Instructor: Kirsten Hall
SPICE, SPICE, BABY!
Breaking News: It might be cold outside, but things are about to HEAT UP in your kitchen. There have been recent reports of recordbreaking temperatures here in Flavortown. Do you yearn for a delicious burn? Cook virtually alongside us as we prepare some haute and delicious dishes. Spice, Spice, Baby! Menu: Ancho Chile Flourless Chocolate Cake, Fiery Shrimp Diabla with Charred Garlic Bread, Spicy Cucumber Salad w/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette, Classic Moscow Mule 35103 Feb. 26 • Fri., 6-8 p.m. • Instructor: Ryan Schaefer
FREE MEAL PROGRAM
AGES 18 & UNDER
Free afterschool meals at a recreation center near you! • No enrollment necessary. • Monday-Friday • Central Recreation Center • Moorhead Recreation Center • For more information, visit
