Roadmap To Less-Stressful Holiday Meal Planning

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This festive culinary class, led by Chef John Zenk, offers a relaxed and flavorful way to prepare for the holiday season. Designed to take the stress out of entertaining, the class focuses on creating a well-balanced, crowd-pleasing meal using seasonal ingredients and smart preparation techniques. Participants will explore bold yet elegant dishes that highlight simplicity without sacrificing sophistication. From refined appetizers to a vibrant salad and a Southern-inspired main course, the experience is crafted to make hosting feel joyful and effortless.

Menu:

Parmesan Artichoke Dip with Garlic Butter Toast Points and Vegetable Crudité
Chardonnay-Poached Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Herbed Orzo
Crab Cakes with Cajun Remoulade

$110

Upcoming Class Times

November

Thursday, November 13 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

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About Chef John Zenk

Chef John Zenk, CEC ®, CCA ®, AAC® - Your Culinary Catalyst With 25 years of experience in research and development, contract foodservice, and culinary leadership, Chef John Zenk, known as Chef JZ, brings a wealth of expertise to the culinary world. His journey began in business-to-business and retail sales before he pursued his passion for cooking. A graduate of Cincinnati State (Midwest Culinary Institute), Chef Zenk holds prestigious certifications from the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as a Certified Executive Chef (CEC ®) Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA®) and was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs (AAC ®). He has served on the ACF Greater Cincinnati Board for 12 years as President and Vice President and is an active member in the Research Chefs Association (RCA). Chef Zenk has excelled in culinary leadership and product development with notable regional brands, including Frisch’s Big Boy, Skyline Chili and Procter & Gamble foodservice Outside of his culinary pursuits, Chef John is a proud pet parent to rescue dogs. Violet and Marty who are “French” and have four paws. Let Chef JZ be your catalyst for culinary excellence!

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