Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

Try online cooking with this free mini class! Cook along with Kirsten as she makes Air Fryer Crispy Polenta Rounds with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables AND, for a bonus recipe, Roasted Veggie Skewers. Recipe handout provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards. This is an online class you will need access to a smart device. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in the confirmation. Check out what Kirsten's online cooking classes look like here: Farm Fresh Feasts - YouTube * Please be sure to have your email listed in your Eleyo profile

Stir up and bake scrumptious cookies and candies. Create favorites like Russian Teacakes, Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Fudge and Pretzel Rods dipped in caramel and chocolate! Each student will go home with 10 dozen boxed holiday treats! *A supply fee of $25 will need to be paid to the instructor the night of class.

Join a culinary adventure in delicious Brazilian cuisine in this exciting cooking class! Learn to craft Pasteis, golden fried pockets stuffed with chicken, beef or cheese and guava jam. These are a Brazilian favorite! Then, indulge in the creamy, savory richness of Brazilian Coconut Chicken with Peanut Sauce, a dish that blends warm spices with chicken and coconut milk. Perfect for food lovers looking to explore new culinary horizons, this class promises an explosion of taste, culture, and fun. Bring your appetite and your curiosity! Ages 10+ are welcome to register with a registered adult. On the Menu: Brazilian Coconut Chicken with Peanut Sauce Brazilian- Style Pasteis (Empanadas) $20 supply fee paid to the instructor the night of the class, one fee only for those who register as adult/child. Please bring a container to bring home many leftovers!

Add four cookies to your holiday treat selection- Krumkake, Pizzelle, Sandbakkelse and Rosettes! Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie called Krumkake (made with cream, butter and cinnamon, sometimes with vanilla), Italian Pizzelles (a flat anise-flavored cookie, may be flavored with vanilla), the chewy almond Swedish Sandbakkels (baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts), and Rosettes (deep fried paper-thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners’ sugar). Expect great recipes plus many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! *Please bring containers to carry your creations safely home. *Bring Supply fee $14 (cash or check) will be paid to the instructor the night of class. * Please notify us if you have allergies to eggs, milk, butter.

Prep along with Kirsten & Megan in your own kitchen to stock your freezer! As we all prep and assemble different entrees together we’ll talk about Meal Planning and make ahead tips & tricks. You’ll receive an extensive shopping list & recipe handout before class (with lots of substitutions for GF, DF, and meatless options) and after class a link to the recording for future reference. Recipe handout will be provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards. This is an online class you will need access to a smart device. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in the confirmation. Check out what Kirsten's online cooking classes look like here: Farm Fresh Feasts - YouTube * Please be sure to have your email listed in your Eleyo profile

Gather the whole family and join in the fun Baking and Building your very own show-stopping gingerbread house from scratch during this festive Family Bake-along experience. Together, we will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses. We will also whip up the perfect batch of stiff Royal Icing—the edible “glue” that holds everything together and is used to decorate the houses with candies and delicious treats. Participants will receive a professionally made PDF ingredient list and prep packet a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. The packet will also include the Instructor’s “Gingerbread House Specific” Recipe that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the icing and decorations. A template that will need to be printed and cut out before class to be used as a “pattern” will also be included. Whether you are starting a new family tradition, or continuing a beloved one, this cozy, joy-filled experience will leave everyone smiling, and maybe sneaking a few gumdrops. By the end, participants will have built not just a stunning work of art, but sweet memories to last a lifetime! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. Equipment needs: Large sheet pan, parchment paper / non-stick baking mat, rolling pin, and mixer will be needed. Other items & Ingredients will be listed in the handout that will be received roughly a week before class.

One of the most healthful of the Asian cuisines, delicious Korean cuisine features mainly vegetables and harmonized sauces. In this online interactive class, we will make delicious kimchi stew (kimchi jiigae) and stir-fried sweet potato noodles with beef (japchae). We will finish up the class with Korean apple tea with ginger and cinnamon (SuJeongGwa). *This class will be online using Zoom. You will need access to a smart device. **Please have a current email address listed in your account. The Class Link will be emailed to you in the confirmation.

If it’s a board for 3, 30, or 350 Kirsten has arranged them all, and you can too! The best boards contain many elements that can be prepped ahead, so cook along with Kirsten as she makes Quick Pickled Vegetables and Spiced Nuts, then follow along—or take notes for later—as she adds fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and/or dips then kicks it up a notch with edible garnishes. We’ll talk about what elements make up a well-rounded cheese board, how to arrange cured meats for charcuterie boards, when to go beyond the traditional, and how to source local products. Recipe handout will be provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards. This is an online class you will need access to a smart device. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in the confirmation. Check out what Kirsten's online cooking classes look like here: Farm Fresh Feasts - YouTube * Please be sure to have your email listed in your Eleyo profile

If you say, “I can’t make pies” then this class is for you. Nancy will take you through all the steps, from making a crust, to preparing all the filling for your pie using the freshest apples. Each student will leave class with a hot apple pie to share with family and friends. Boxes will be provided. Please bring a rolling pin, if you have one. *A supply fee of $15.00 will be paid to the instructor the night of class

Step into a sweet winter wonderland in this joyful holiday cookie workshop cook-along experience led by instructor Tess. Learn to create FOUR amazing gourmet cookies from scratch using two types of dough using Tess’ original recipes. Only requirement is being able to keep the recipes secret! First up, MONSTER COOKIE DOUGH will be used to craft two DIFFERENT types of Monster Cookies, one of which actually looks like the beloved Cookie Monster, and the other is more of a classic albeit moist, delicious, and decadent. They are MASSIVE, colorful, chewy, and loaded with festive mix-ins that are as fun to make, as they are to eat. Next, an out of this world dough will be created using a recipe Tess has never shared before that uses very unconventional mixing techniques. The dough will be used to create the ultimate bakery, NYC-Style stuffed cookies filled with dreamy indulgent centers like cheesecake, and fudgy brownie. Cookies will then be created, once again, using unconventional shaping and baking techniques! Tess will also demonstrate how to stuff cookies with the Viral Dubai Chocolate, and how to create her version of a most delicious Apple Crumble Stuffed NYC—style cookie. A step-by-step guided bake-along experience designed for cookie lovers of all ages full of holiday cheer and endless memories! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. Equipment: Stand mixer is required. Hand mixers do not have enough power to mix the dough.

Take a culinary trip to New Orleans this Halloween with a festive, cook-along class with Chef Tess, that brings the flavors of Mardi Gras to life! Participants will be guided through the step-by-step process of making fresh Muffuletta bread, making a vibrant olive and veggie giardiniera-style condiment, before assembling this iconic, flavor-packed colossal sandwich. In addition, you will be absorbed in the process of how to make a full flavored, colorful King Cake, complete with festive flair & filling, and a surprise inside, and the making of warm, powdered sugar—dusted beignets as the instructor demonstrates the making of these two beloved New Orleans sweets. Perfect for families and food lovers alike, this cook-along class is all about celebration, bold flavors, and letting the good times roll... NOLA style! Cook Along: Muffuletta Bread, vibrant olive and veggie giardiniera-style condiment, and assembling the colossal sandwich with classic deli meats and cheeses. Demonstration: New Orleans King Cake & Beignets! Given limited time, the King Cake will need to be demonstrated during the class. Both require the creation of different yeasted dough, that require proofing time beyond what the class allows for. Participants however will receive all the recipes. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Indulge yourself in this popular Chicken Pad Thai cooking class with Chef Mimi! In this fun-filled and hands-on class, you will be guided step-by-step by your instructor Mimi in recreating this classic known for its diverse flavor profile of sweet, salty, sour and spicy on to properly prepare and build the flavor profile of an authentic Pad Thai sauce. Perfect for entertaining, wow your friends and family at your next dinner party with your new-found signature dish! This class is Provided for Free in part with National Community Ed Day Celebration! Space is limited register today! Ages 8+ welcome with a registered adult. Address: 2400 Sandburg Ln, Golden Valley, MN *$20 supply fee will need to be paid to the instructor at class. One only fee for those who register as parent/child. Please bring your own take home containers. What past participants say about the class: "Mimi was knowledgeable and made me feel welcome and comfortable during the class. I learned about making the Pad Thai dish and being flexible with my ingredients"

Cook along with Kirsten as she demonstrates Danish Smørrebrød, sweet braided Finnish Pulla bread, and Swedish Fruit Soup. Recipe handout will be provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards. Recipe handout will be provided before class and link to class recording shared afterwards. This is an online class you will need access to a smart device. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in the confirmation. Check out what Kirsten's online cooking classes look like here: Farm Fresh Feasts - YouTube * Please be sure to have your email listed in your Eleyo profile

Make it a date night. Bring along your spouse, neighbor, friend, or family member and make sushi to eat and take home to share. You will create both the traditional rolled sushi (maki-zushi) and the American California Sushi. No Raw Fish. $15 supply fee, cash or check paid to the instructor night of the class. Ages 10+ welcome with a registered adult. Please bring a take home container for your creations!

Thai cuisine is full of aromatic ingredients, cooking styles, and dish decorations. In this online interactive class, we’ll make 3 popular and delicious Thai dishes from scratch including Thai vermicelli salad, Thai coconut soup, and pad Thai with chicken. *This class will be online using Zoom. You will need access to a smart device. **Please have a current email address listed in your account. The Class Link will be emailed to you in the confirmation.

Love going out for Samosas or Eggrolls? These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas and dipping sauces to enjoy! Ages 10+ Welcome! $20 supply fee paid to the instructor the night of the class Please bring a container to bring home many leftovers!