Family Night; Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Hands-On Class
Grab a friend and join us as we make a hearty and satisfying one-pot soup loaded with turkey, veggies and rice - a meal in itself, but we'll add to Julia's comforting menu with a cheesy, warm-out-of-the-oven sandwich and a deliciously decadent cake. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup, Hawaiian Ham Sandwich, and Caramel Apple Cake. $75.00 for two people.
Embracing Your Instant Pot
Chances are you've heard a friend, favorite blogger or recipe guru talking about the hottest new cooking appliance - the Instant Pot (programmable pressure cooker). Maybe the idea of quick, easy dinners enticed you enough to buy one, or you received one for a gift but you've yet to take it out of the box! Join Tricia of Once A Month Meals, as she covers the basics of using your Instant Pot daily for meals and how to plan ahead-meals using your freezer for the perfect easy, healthy, quick meals! As part of the class we will make two main dishes, two sides, and even a dessert to eat now and to freeze for later. Head home with a meal plan complete with grocery list, prep list, step-by-step instructions and recipes for a weeks worth of easy Instant Pot meals!
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Cuban Cuisine
Couples' Hands-On Class
We're excited to welcome Elaine Berrios to our Culinary Center for a special class where you'll learn to make Cuban Bread used for making a traditional Cuban sandwich. The sandwich may be the star of the class, but the rest of the menu is just as superb. You'll learn how to make Cuban specialties such as Roasted Pork Shoulder with Cuban Mojo, Mariquitas (Plantain Chips) with Cilantro-Garlic Aioli, Caldo Gallego (a Rustic Soup with White Beans, Spanish Chorizo, Potatoes and Kale), and Ed's Mexican Tropical Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Sopapilla, Dulce de Leche, Chopped Pineapple and Mango over Vanilla Ice Cream then topped with Toasted Coconut and spiked with a little Chile-Lime Salt! This menu will be paired with wine and beer.
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Autumn Dinner with Bryn
Bryn is all about seasonal cooking. When there's a chill in the air she instantly thinks of warm comforting food and Italian cuisine always fits that bill. In this class she'll make one of her favorite dishes she can't wait to share with you. We'll start the meal with this delicious appetizer line up: Couscous & Apple Salad, Italian Spiced Nuts, Herbed Polenta Rounds, Hunks of Parmesan and Italian Salami. Then she'll make a Big Italian Salad, and one of her favorite pasta dishes, Pasta with Sausage and Mascarpone. For dessert, Fig & Walnut Tart. This menu will be paired with wine.
Add to CartHealthy Dinner Table
Do you want to feed your family healthier but feel like you don't have time? Is the desire there but you feel overwhelmed? We're excited to welcome Kara Haas to the Culinary Center who can relate to this experience! From her seven-year journey of working through the ups and downs of changing her family's diet from processed to whole foods, Kara knows how hard it can be to please the entire family's appetites. In this class, Kara will demonstrate how to adapt a simple one-pot, Tex-Mex meal to your family's tastes (picky eaters included!), and any dietary needs you or a family member has (gluten free, dairy free, Vegan, Paleo, etc.). Kara will include a shopping list with the recipe, along with simple hacks to speed up meal prep. Kara will also model phrases and strategies to address and eliminate the "that's gross" and "I'm not eating that" from the dinner table. Come find inspiration and support to make a whole food meal your family will love!
Add to CartPairing Affordable Italian Wines and Food
Mary's menu may be spectacularly elegant, but that doesn't mean the wine has to be costly! Teresa will explain that you don't have to spend a fortune for wine for your next dinner party or family gathering. In this class, Mary will make a few of her specialty dishes that Teresa will complement with perfect selections of Italian wines. Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Salsa Verde, Large Ravioli with Ricotta Asparagus Filing and an Egg Yolk in Browned Butter Sauce, Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Cream Sauce, Parmesan Creamed Spinach, and Ricotta Zeppoli.
Add to CartSpanish Food & Wine
You'll be happy to know that Susi and Iván Núñez are back with us for an exciting evening of Spanish food and wine! They will be cooking up one of Spain's best-known dishes, Paella Mixta -a perfect showcase for the delicious meats and seafood that make this country a sought-after culinary destination. But the pleasures of the Spanish table do not stop there. This class will help you discover new favorites. Jamon Serrano, Marinated Olives and Manchego Cheese, Spanish Tortilla (Egg, Onion and Potato Omelet), Tuna and Capers Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Paella Mixta (Shrimp, Chicken & Chorizo), and a sweet finish, Torta de Santiago (Almond Cake) This class will be enjoyed with Spanish wines.
Add to CartMary's Pizza Parlor
Couples' Hands-On Class
You won't want take-out pizza after you learn how to make homemade pizza crust topped with fresh ingredients. Mary will show you how to make dough from scratch, and while the dough is resting you'll prepare various toppings and make Homemade Tomato Sauce and Homemade Pesto Sauce. Toppings to choose from will include: Fresh Herbs, Sautéed Vegetables, Italian Sausage and Pepperoni. To round out the meal we'll make a Crepese Salad with Fresh Store-Made Mozzarella, and for dessert, Pizza with Nutella and Fresh Fruit! This menu will be paired with wine.
Middle Eastern Cuisine
The colorful, aromatic and diverse flavors indicative of Middle Eastern cuisine proves it to be one of the fastest growing ethnic cuisines in the US. You'll experience the incredible culinary heritage of the foods characteristic of this region with Julia's menu. Za'atar (Herb Blend), Hummus, Falafel, Fattoush (Pita Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber), Kibbeh (Bulgur-Meat Croquettes), Chicken Shawarma, and Baklava.
Add to CartWhere to Start with Sherry
Tonight's class will be a true food and wine adventure with Teresa and Chef Carrie. Sherry goes with so many dishes yet it's a wine that is not well understood. Join us for an evening exploring the nuances of sherry wine from dry to off-dry, moderately sweet to sweet! Our menu includes a variety of small plates for your dining pleasure. Arancini; Warm Marinated Olives and Marcona Almonds; Sautéed Shrimp; Jamon Iberico and Serrano; Skewered Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce; Fruits, Nuts, and Ice Cream.
Add to CartNOLA Brunch
Couples' Hands-On Class
Brunch in New Orleans is not your typical lazy afternoon affair, but more like a party. We'll turn the Culinary Center into the Big Easy with jazz music playing in the background and Sherry's soulful, mouth-watering menu of New Orleans' greatest brunch-worthy dishes. Gulf Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade, Brennan's famous Eggs Hussarde, Duck & Andouille Hash, Bananas Foster Pan Perdue, and Café du Monde Chicory Blend. Come hungry! This menu will be paired with wine.
Handmade Filled Pasta
Hands-On Class
Fresh homemade pasta is elevated with these incredible fillings and sauces. Join Mary for this class and learn the technique of turning fresh pasta sheets into delicious pockets of flavor. We'll enjoy these dishes with an Italian Salad and DLM Gelato for dessert. Veal and Prosciutto Tortellini with Cream Sauce, Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Italian Salad, and DLM Gelato. This menu will be paired with wine.
The Great New York Steakhouse Food & Wine
Chef Carrie and George are gearing up for an evening of classic NYC steakhouse dishes complemented with the perfect wine pairings. NYC boasts some of the most famous chophouses in the country and Chef Carrie will teach you the techniques and recipes you need to replicate your favorite steakhouse experience at home. If you can't get enough wonderfully prepared top quality beef and classic sides, join us for this menu: Clams Casino, Wedge Salad, Filet Mignon au Poivre with Cognac Cream Sauce, Hand-Cut Fries, and Chocolate Mousse.
Add to CartWheat Penny & Pizza; An Evening with Chef Liz
Join Chef Liz as she takes us through the paces of how to make beautiful from-scratch pizza at home. Chef Liz will demonstrate how she makes incredible no-fail pizza dough, sauces, special cheese combos, and unique toppings that explains why Wheat Penny one of the most celebrated restaurants in Dayton. We'll round out the menu with one of Chef's delightful salads and a special dessert. This menu will be paired with wine.
Add to CartHow to Ferment Vegetables
Hands-On Class
Kimchi and Kombucha - we all know that these healthy concoctions are good for us, but have you given any thought to making your own? Fermented foods are a creation of super healthy and gut-friendly byproducts like enzymes and b-vitamins. These foods, preserved naturally, are loaded with immune-boosting properties. You can literally ferment whatever vegetables you like. They're perfect for snacking or adding to your meals for a probiotic boost. Join Casey Moninghoff for this class and he'll teach you how to get started on this very healthful DIY process. Students will sample fermented foods and beverages and take home a jar of their own sauerkraut.
Homemade Gnudi and Saffron Cavatelli with Grist Provisions
Hands-On Class
Join Chefs Casey and Patrick Van Voorhis from Grist Provisions, and learn the technique for making melt-in-your-mouth Gnudi and Saffron Cavatelli. Casey and Patrick have a passion for teaching home cooks how to make beautiful meals simply. They believe in using the freshest ingredients, local products when available, and always high-quality ingredients. Come and enjoy creating this spectacular menu with Casey and Patrick. Caesar Salad (Focaccia Croutons, Toasted Sunflower Seeds), Local Ricotta Gnudi, (Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Sage, Brown Butter), Saffron Cavatelli (Calabrian Ragu, Braising Greens), and Olive Oil Cake (Fig, Pistachio). This menu will be paired with wine.
Dumplings and Bao - Hands-On Workshop
Hands-On Class
Discover the flavor-packed world of dumplings. Chef Mariah Gahagan from Wheat Penny Oven and Bar, will share her passion and talent for making delicious dumplings. You'll learn hands-on how to master the basics of dumpling wrapping in different shapes including triangular, wonton and pleated crescent. She'll demonstrate both pan frying and steaming for different tasty results. Mariah will also show you how to make baozi - steamed buns. Bao is a complete meal conveniently packed away in a white, warm, soft bun. This menu will be paired with wine.
Baking with the Flavors of Autumn
We're settled into autumn's cooler weather and with that, the desire for the peak-season ingredients we've missed all summer. Fill your house with the incredible smells of the season with these apple and pumpkin baked goodies we can't seem to get enough of this time of year! There are so many varieties of apples (thousands!) and so many ways to eat them both in savory and sweet dishes, Mary had a hard time limiting this class to two favorites. You'll also love adding these incredible pumpkin recipes to your repertoire! Apple Dumplings, with Mary's famous Buttery Pie Dough, French Apple Cake, Pumpkin Praline Pie, and Pumpkin Roll. An appetizer plate will be served in this class.
Add to CartPrescription for Health - Eat Well, Be Well
Kettering Health Network along with the Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center will host an evening of culinary education. Join Chef Carrie Walters and Wine Educator, George Punter for an enlightening evening of food and wine pairings. Guests will enjoy 5 courses with wine pairings as they learn about Grandview Hospital's innovative program to educate physicians and patients how to use nutrition and lifestyle to prevent and treat disease. Price per person is $95.00 ($50 tax deductible). All proceeds support Grandview's Prescription for Health Program.
Add to CartOne Night In Paris
Hands-On Couples' Class
Good wine and simple but elegant fare are hallmarks of the French brasserie tradition, and steak is a favorite order. Julia will guide you creating this authentic French menu. You'll then dine together sharing the food of the city famous for its mystique as the land of love and romance. Clams a la Mariniere, Frisée au Lardons, Steak au Poivre, Pommes Anna, Haricots Verts au Champignons et Noisettes, and Profiteroles. This menu will be paired with wine.
Ghoulish Goodies
Petite Chefs' Hands-On Class
It's the scary season, so let's eat, drink, and be scary! Zebbie will show you how to conjure up a spell for fantastically frightening party food that will be as fun to make as it is to eat! Spooky Spider Salad - peaches with carrot curl legs, cherry stem antenna and raisin eyes, Taco Monsters - tacos with "meatball eyes", Foaming Witch's Brew - rootbeer floats with ice cream eyes, and a very ghoulish Ghost Cake with Flaming Eyes - vanilla cake with marshmallow frosting in the shape of a ghost with Zebbie's special trick for glowing eyes!
Moroccan Cooking
Join Julia for an exciting menu featuring one of the most diverse and flavorful cuisines in the world. The cuisine of Morocco is robust and colorful with powerful spices, herbs and aromatics indicative of its rich historic influences and geography. Journey with us as we explore some of the most acclaimed dishes of the Moroccan repertoire. Couscous aux Sept Legumes (Seven-Vegetable Couscous), Kefta, Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds, Carrot Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing, Harissa, Moroccan Bread, and Mint Tea.
Add to CartArgentina Food & Wine
Join us for this evening of food and wine when Susie and Iván Núñez will share their knowledge of the fabulous cuisine of Argentina. Argentines have a reputation for their love of eating, and sharing a meal is viewed as a symbol of friendship, warmth and integration. Who better to celebrate this tradition than Susie and Iván! Not only is Argentina known for having some of the best beef in the world, it's also home to the rich wine region of Mendoza, which produces wonderful Malbec. Don't miss out on this one! Beef Empanadas, Locro (Hominy Stew), Spinach Couscous Salad, Churrasco (Skirt Beef) with Chimichurri Sauce, Carrots with Goat Cheese, and Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding).
Add to CartFamily Night; Swedish Meatballs with Homemade Egg Noodles
Hands-On Class
Invite a family member or friend to join you for this hands-on class with Sherry where you'll learn to make homemade egg noodles and Swedish meatballs. The rich creaminess of this dish will hit the spot on a cold November day. Swedish Meatballs, Fresh Egg Noodles, Glazed Carrots, and Homemade Chocolate Pudding. $75.00 for two people.
Mary's Cookie Jar
Hands-On Class
Who doesn't need another cookie recipe?! It's that time of year when we can't have too many baked goods ready for last minute entertaining. These are recipes you'll want to make for all your upcoming holiday get-togethers. We'll break up into four groups for making each of the cookie varieties and share our cookies at the end of class. Canadian Butter Tarts with Pecans, Brown Butter Fig Cookies, Lemon Cookies, and Chocolate Ricotta Iced Cookies. An appetizer plate will be served in this class.
Grain Free Baking
Hands-On Class
Just in time for the holidays! Join this class and meet Hannah Wright of Hannah's Healthy Bakery Company. Hannah will show you how you can make grain free baked goods that are just as scrumptious as the alternative. She'll teach you the basics of grain-free ingredients, storage of ingredients, baking prep and methods for switching ingredients. She'll talk about grain-free alternative flours and help you with conversion quandaries. Everyone will take home a couple of free baking mixes. An appetizer plate will be served in this class.
Turkey Takeover!
Join Chef Liz of Wheat Penny Oven and Bar, and Chef Carrie as they talk turkey! In this class Liz and Carrie will share their love of everything turkey highlighting free range, gourmet turkey from local turkey farmers, Bowman & Landes from New Carlisle. Turkey provides so much flavor and so many options that go way beyond the once-a-year holiday showing. Not Thanksgiving dinner here, but instead all sorts of creative and delicious ways to cook and serve turkey. This menu will be paired with wine.
Add to CartThai Favorites
Hands-On Couples' Class
Grab your partner or a friend and learn to create Thai cuisine's flavor profile and make it your own. The signature blend of spicy, sweet, sour and savory can be adjusted to your palate when you experiment with the many ingredients. Thai food delivers when it comes to incredible flavor, and Julia will teach you how to master some of the most popular dishes. You don't need to go out for Thai food - it's fun to create and enjoy at home! Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai, Yellow Chicken Curry, Beef with Basil Stir Fry, and Mango Sticky Rice. This menu will be paired with beer and wine.
Junior Chefs' Cook Italian
Junior Chefs' Hands-On Class
Young chefs' will be inspired by this Italian menu as they cook alongside Zebbie with ingredients they may be tasting for the first time. They'll learn cooking skills and techniques that will make them more confident in the kitchen. Chicken Piccata, Sautéed Spiralized Zucchini, Italian Chopped Salad with Salami and Fresh Store-Made Mozzarella, and Rich Vanilla Cheesecake.
Sweet Taste of Latin America
Join Elaine Berrios as she works her magic with the sweet side of Latin cooking. Elaine is from Puerto Rico and has been baking since childhood. Elaine has perfected recipes making them distinctly her own. She practices until she gets it perfect and her passion for baking these special desserts is infectious. In this class she'll be creating "My Mother's Cake", a recipe designed for her beloved mom. She'll show us how to make Alfajores, a decadent shortbread cookie with a creamy dulce de leche center and rolled in toasted coconut, and Milhojas ("thousand leaves"), a dessert made with stacked layers of puff pastry filled with Diplomat Cream (light vanilla custard) and guava fruit paste. An appetizer plate will be served in this class.
Add to CartBagels 101
Hands-On Class
Join Chef Andy Dedomenici and partner Chef Mariah Gahagan, for a fun hands-on class on Everything Bagels, no pun intended. In this interactive class you'll lean how to make the dough, shape, boil and bake bagels from scratch. We'll have a classic spread of bagel-friendly menu items to top them off. Bagels will be paired with mimosas!
Family Night; Stromboli
Hands-On Class
We'll put our aprons on and get busy making pizza dough and turn it into a turnover filled with delicious Italian cheeses and Italian cold cuts and bake it until it's golden brown. This is a great family meal in which everyone can participate! What a fun way to spend a cold November evening. We'll also make one of Mary's favorite desserts. Italian House Salad, Stromboli, and Italian Cream Cake. $75 for two people.
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Cozy Winter Dinner
Couples' Hands-On Class
This is a wonderful menu for a cozy relaxed evening with friends. These dishes are keepers. Simple and informal, yet flavor-rich and, typical of Mary's classes - delizioso! Bring your partner or a friend. We'll enjoy the afternoon cooking and dining together with this delightful menu: Prosciutto Purses with Cantaloupe and Bread, Lentil Soup, Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Yukon Gold Potatoes, Charred Green Beans, and Ricotta Zeppoli (fried dough). This menu will be enjoyed with wine.
It's Time to Decorate a Gingerbread House
Hands-On Class
Decorating a gingerbread house during the holiday season is a traditional family pastime. Join Culinary Instructor Zebbie Borland for this hands-on class and learn the step-by-step process for decorating your very own gingerbread house. All icings and candies for decoration will be provided, but feel free to bring some of your own to personalize your house. This is a great activity for parents and children to do together. Sign up early, seating is limited.
It's Time to Decorate a Gingerbread House
Hands-On Class
Decorating a gingerbread house during the holiday season is a traditional family pastime. Join Culinary Instructor Zebbie Borland for this hands-on class and learn the step-by-step process for decorating your very own gingerbread house. All icings and candies for decoration will be provided, but feel free to bring some of your own to personalize your house. This is a great activity for parents and children to do together. Sign up early, seating is limited.
Over the Top; Food & Wine
DLM's dynamic duo, wine educator George and Chef Carrie take this food and wine pairing class over the top with some of George's favorite "in-your-face" BIG wines paired with Carrie's small plates. Join us for a pre-holiday celebration of deliciousness! R & R Kale Salad with Pistachios; Linguine with Little Neck Clams and Chorizo; Lamb Stew with Fennel and Preserved Lemon; Butter Seared Ribeye with Radish Toast; and Chocolate Tahini Tart.
Add to CartLa Mia Famiglia
Growing up with a large, eclectic family in an Italian neighborhood in Chicago, Chef Liz Valenti has some stories to tell and recipes to share! The hard-working chef from Wheat Penny Oven and Bar, has worked in many famous kitchens in her illustrious career, but in this class she will share some of her family's favorite dishes and stories from the neighborhood. Wait until you hear about the polenta board. We'll be serving "family-style" so we can enjoy the camaraderie created by this beautiful meal. This menu will be enjoyed with wine. Make sure you save a spot for this class!
Add to CartFamily Night; Chicken Enchiladas
Hands-On Class
Mexican American flavors are among everyone's favorites! Zebbie will show you how easy and fun it can be to make this quick family-friendly meal. Spend quality time with a family member or friend as we gather for a fun evening of cooking, baking and eating! Chicken Enchiladas, Cilantro-Lime Rice, Black Beans, and Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies. $75.00 for two people
Hands-On Focaccia and Grissini with Grist
Hands-On Class
Chefs Patrick and Casey Van Voorhis of Grist Provisions, define grist, in the most basic sense of the word, as the grain that is used to make flour. They believe that you don't need to spend a ton of money or time making a meal you feel good about serving. Join Casey and Patrick tonight and be inspired by their down-to-earth philosophy for creating and sharing good food. They'll show you how easy it is to make homemade grissini and Focaccia. Woody Herb and Parmesan Grissini, Winter Panzanella (Roasted Squash, Baby Kale, Toasted Almonds, Red Onion), Focaccia Pannini (Salumi, Mozzarella, Arugula Pesto), and Citrus Panna Cotta (Blood Orange, Basil, Meyer Lemon Meringue). This menu will be paired with wine.
Fresh Pasta Workshop - Flavored Pasta
Hands-On Class
This class is all about how to turn fresh pasta into flavored pasta. Mary will show you how to make the most beautiful spinach pasta sheets for making her incredible Spinach Lasagna. We'll also make Lemon Fettuccine - zesty lemon pasta, with a hint of black pepper in the dough and finished with a generous dusting of grated Parmesan and fresh thyme makes this dish irrestible. These fresh pastas are sure to become your new favorites! This menu will be enjoyed with wine.
Girls' Night Out; Holiday Party
Enjoy an evening out with a girlfriend or a group of your friends for a fun evening of small plates and wine. Chef Carrie and Teresa will show you how to party in style when preparing for your next holiday bash! Chef Carrie will have a bunch of ideas for fun party appetizers and small plates while Teresa will highlight some of her favorite wines to bring to the party.
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