Ann Sharma - Culinary Center Instructor
Ann Sharma was born and raised in New Delhi, North India, in a strict vegetarian Hindu family. Her love of cooking began at the age of 9 and was nurtured by her mother and grandmother. Cooking family recipes that were handed down by word of mouth, she grew to enjoy blending regional influences and regional Indian spices to create multi-layered aromatic dishes for family and friends. Ann moved to the United States for her higher education in the 1980s. Finding her dietary restrictions severely limited, she fell off the vegetarian wagon when her mother, concerned for her health, wrote to her and gave her permission to eat meat. Ann now works at Wright State University, where she chairs the School of Humanities and teaches literature. Her meat-eating days long behind her, Ann has returned to her childhood love of vegetarian cooking. She now enjoys incorporating Western influences in her cooking and particularly loves cooking with organic produce that is in season.
Upcoming Classes by Ann Sharma
A Night in Delhi: Butter Chicken Edition
March 11, 2026Location: DLM Washington Square
Join Ann Sharma for a flavorful, Indian-inspired class centered on the beloved classic Butter Chicken. Start with crisp Onion Fritters and tangy Chutney, then learn to make rich, aromatic Butter Chicken from scratch. Complete the meal with warm Garlic Naan, fragrant Basmati Rice, and a comforting Semolina Pudding dessert. A delicious and approachable introduction to essential Indian flavors and techniques.
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Vegetarian Comforts Made Easy
March 25, 2026Location: DLM Washington Square
Join Ann Sharma for a flavorful vegetarian class that celebrates simple ingredients done exceptionally well. Enjoy a vibrant Beet & Goat Cheese Salad before exploring hearty, plant-forward dishes like Roasted Cabbage Steaks, Smashed Potatoes with Vegetable Gravy, and perfectly cooked Green Beans. Finish with a sweet scoop of Ice Cream for dessert. A warm, satisfying menu that proves vegetarian cooking can be both comforting and delicious.
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Location: DLM Washington Square
Naan & Paneer: A Couples’ Hands-On Feast
April 19, 2026Location: DLM Washington Square
Join Ann Sharma for a hands-on cooking class designed for couples, family, and friends. Work together to create delicious Indian-inspired dishes, starting with crispy Onion Fritters and tangy Chutney. Then prepare creamy Saag Paneer and bake warm Garlic Naan to enjoy with a refreshing Yogurt Salad. A fun, interactive way to cook together and share a flavorful, memorable meal.
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Location: DLM Washington Square
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Culinary Center class registrations may be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund, with proper notification. Cancellations made with notification after the 7-day deadline are eligible for credit toward future culinary class registrations if notification is given prior to the day of a class. If you are unable to attend any class, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. To give proper notifications for a cancellation or notice of a substitution, please contact the culinary center location where your class is taking place. Any no-call, no-show participants forfeit refunds or class credits. The DLM Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel a class, when necessary, due to inclement weather, emergencies, or insufficient enrollment, and may also substitute instructors or food items when required. In the event that a class is cancelled, registered students will receive a full refund or credit, as applicable.
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