Family Night Hands-On Class

Cook along with Mary Cooney and learn a delicious Manicotti recipe using homemade crepes for a scrumptious twist on pasta shells. A creamy, cheesy stuffing is wrapped up in the crepe, placed in a casserole dish, topped with a simple Tomato Sauce, and baked to cheesy goodness. You’ll want to replace your bottled ranch dressing with this creamy, homemade Basil Green Goddess. And for dessert, we’ll make a moist Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. Family Night classes are designed for two people for one price. An additional date has been added for this class (10/27).

Couples' Class

Join Mary Cooney for a culinary journey through Italy’s picturesque Abruzzo region with an outstanding menu rich in tradition. Hearty Pasta e Fagioli with tender cranberry beans and pasta in a fragrant tomato broth will hit the spot with a complementing Abruzzo wine pairing. Succulent Lamb Skewers will be grilled to perfection and plated with a medley of grilled Italian Vegetables with a drizzle of primo Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Tender Polpette will sit atop Bucatini Pasta tossed in rich Pomodoro Sauce. And for dessert, Lemon Almond Torta for a sensational ending. This menu will be paired with wine.

Family Night Hands-On Class

Mary Cooney will teach students a new twist for making Cheese Manicotti without using pasta shells. Students will learn to make light and airy Crêpes for filling with a creamy Cheesy Trio of Ricotta, Parmesan, and Asiago Fresco. After rolling up our cheesy crêpes, we'll put them in a casserole dish and top with a delicious Béchamel-Tomato Sauce. For the salad, you'll whip up homemade Green Goddess Dressing. Dessert is something the kids will love making—No Mixer Vanilla Cake.

Hands-On Class

Join Mary Cooney and learn to make miniature pasta dumplings using golden, buttery Yukon Gold potatoes. This casserole-style comfort dish is baked in Pomodoro Sauce—rich with tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and basil—and topped with melty cheese for a luscious result. We’ll also enjoy our homemade Gnocchi with a creamy sauce of Sundried Tomato and Spinach. This menu will be complete with a green salad, gelato, and wine.

Hands-On Class

The crisp air, colorful surroundings, and glorious aroma of apple permeating the Produce department invigorates us for the pie baking season. Join Mary Cooney and become less intimidated to make Homemade Pie Dough. You’ll make a traditional 5-inch pie to take home and bake, as well as Mini Hand Pies. These little pockets of goodness may take a little more time to craft, but you’ll love them for an addition to your cookie tray. Light snacks and wine will be served along with fresh Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Mary Cooney is always improving her Thanksgiving menu while keeping staple favorites. Finding ways to cook and present the bird can be challenging, and this method is reliable and extra-delicious. She’ll have our butcher spatchcock the turkey for even cooking, place it over her Homemade Bread Stuffing, and roast to perfection. Homemade Green Bean Casserole is always essential fare, along with fluffy, buttery Mashed Potatoes and rich Gravy. An easy Cranberry Sauce will help with prep, too! You’ll enjoy having this recipe for Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese-Caramel Frosting for a do-ahead fabulous dessert. This menu will be paired with wine.

Family Night Hands-On Class 

Everyone loves Italian cooking, rich in family tradition and always a welcome dinner theme. Gather round the Culinary Center island tonight and cook alongside Mary Cooney with another terrific menu for large or small gatherings. We’ll start with an Italian Antipasto-Type Salad with Italian Vinaigrette and follow with Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce—a great make-ahead dish for busy families. We’ll make incredible One-Hour Garlic & Herb Dinner Rolls to sop-up the sauce and enjoy Chocolate Ricotta Iced Cookies for dessert. Family Night classes are designed for two people for one price. An additional date has been added for this class (11/10).

Hands-On Fresh Pasta

When the words ‘Nonna’s Way’ is in the description of a recipe, we’re all in. Mary Cooney will share her recipe for Lasagna Nonna’s Way. You’ll make these extra-wide, tender noodles from scratch, and assemble them with fillings and cheeses for delectable layers of flavor. Mezzelune is Italian for “half-moon”. We'll make this fun-shaped pasta with a Spinach and Ricotta Filling and embellish it with a Creamy Lemon Sauce for an elegant presentation. This menu will be complete with salad and wine.

Hands-On Class

Expand your holiday cookie repertoire and bake along with Mary Cooney and others for our traditional kick-off to cookie baking season! We’ll break into groups and get busy making four different varieties of cookies. Mary will explain all of her secrets for cookie baking success so your cookies look and taste delicious for gift giving and your holiday table. This year’s gems include: Rugelach with Apricot and Pecans; Italian Lemon Crisps, Ricciarelli (Chewy Almond Cookie); and Coconut Thumbprints. Join in for the fun and love of baking! Charcuterie and wine will be served. Everyone will take home a box of all cookie varieties.

Family Night Hands-On Class

Bring a family member or friend to this class and enjoy cooking a timeless American comfort supper together. Mary Cooney’s Meatloaf combines a blend of ground meats, aromatics, and seasonings for a wonderful flavor and texture, and tops it with a savory-sweet glaze. We’ll change an ordinary baked potato into an indulgent family favorite with Twice-Baked Potatoes with a cheesy topping, garnished with bacon and chopped green onions. Fresh spinach is blended with a creamy béchamel sauce for Creamed Spinach. And for dessert, a citrusy Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Glaze. Family night classes are designed for two people for one price.