Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

For those of us who like to hike, camp, canoe or spend any length of time in the wilderness, eating well is essential for our stamina. But it is also important to carry as little weight and use as little space as possible! Learn how to dehydrate your own meals to save you money and get better-tasting healthier meals on the trail. Rehydrating is just as important, so come learn some tricks to having tacos, stews, chicken and casseroles in the backcountry.

Ever wondered how a Nebrodini tastes, or what a Nebrodini even is? Did you know the flavors and textures of mushrooms vary, and are as diverse as the vegetable world? Explore through sampling a wide variety of unique and exotic mushrooms, and learn how to cook and use mushrooms to enhance your everyday cooking.

Have you wanted to find your first morel? Curious about fiddleheads? Wonder about shopping the woods as a grocery store? Learn about wild food of the spring and how to safely forage for some easy-to-identify items.

Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs: basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage and tarragon. Taste and smell the flavors of these herbs, and discover their impact when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. In this make-and-take class, have an open discussion about herbs and plant a full pot for your patio. Or you could set the pot by your back door to use for cooking all summer long!

Mushrooms and other wild foods can help you feel better and keep you healthy. Learn (and taste) how mushrooms can help boost the immune system, improve brain function, and provide crucial nutrients.

Use the electric pressure cooker to prepare your entree and vegetable at the same time. Discuss several methods of all-in-one cooking while the instructor demonstrates Turkey and Wild Rice Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes and Instant Pot Spaghetti.

April is National Grilled Cheese month! Join Kerry in exploring the options beyond American cheese slices and white bread. This class is not for the faint of heart! Recipes include grilled cheese sandwiches named The Devil Wears Gouda, The Butcher, The Baker and The Candlestick Maker, The Blue Pig, The Italian Stallion and The Ranchero. Grilled Cheese has grown up! Not all of the grilled cheese recipes will be demonstrated in the class.

Escape to the Mediterranean with the flavors of Greece in this live cook-along class! Learn how to create a classic full-flavored Greek meal for you and your family including Greek Grilled Chicken Souvlaki (skewers), Tzatziki (traditional Greek yogurt dipping sauce), Greek Veggie Rice (prepared in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop), and homemade pita bread. Have your questions answered by the instructor and watch your cooking confidence grow.

Challenged to offer a marvelous meal within minutes? Let’s arm you with strategies for mealtime success! Create a binder full of bountiful options, explore new takes on classic favorites and brainstorm with fellow foodies to re-energize your meal-planning routine and improve snack-time success.

Ethiopia and Eritrea share a border and have similar cuisine. The food is light, healthy and flavorful - ranging from very spicy to very mild. Discover new cooking techniques, exotic spices, and ways to easily pair them with vegetarian ingredients. Savor the flavors of east-central Africa!