Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

Take your taste buds on a trip to the far east! Learn to prepare four favorite Asian dishes from egg rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp and vegetables to chicken egg foo young. Not only will you discover the recipes for these delicious dishes, but you'll master the proper cooking techniques for Asian cuisine. Book your ticket now for this amazing culinary adventure! The menu includes: Egg rolls (pork, shrimp & vegetables) Fried rice (chicken, shrimp & vegetables) Pork chow mein Chicken egg foo young

Make a brunch your guest will be talking about for years to come! Bake scones, sautee crab cakes, prepare quiche and more. The piece de resistance? French toast made with croissants. Roll up your sleeves and join us for this class that will be sure to delight! Full menu online.

The kidney (renal) diet can be one of the most challenging aspects of living with chronic kidney disease. Not only do you need to determine what foods are good (and bad) for you, but then come up with meals that are satisfying and enjoyable as well. Learn how to successfully live and eat with the restrictions of a CKD diet. Discuss foods, cooking, meal planning, shopping, and more.

Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a challenge and the kidney (renal) diet can be one of the most difficult aspects. We can help with that! Discover how to successfully live and eat with the restrictions of a CKD diet. Review foods, cooking, meal planning, shopping, and more.

Relish the flavors of Italy. Discover how to make a tasty salad followed by Chicken Parmigiana with Macaroni Rosa on the side. No meal is complete without dessert, so the final item on the list is a Torta Formaggio. If reading this makes your mouth water, you know this is the class for you! Full menu: Salad (garden greens, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, pan-fried prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese) Chicken Parmigiana (lightly breaded chicken breast, sauteed and baked with prosciutto ham, tomatoes relish and provolone cheese in marinara sauce) Macaroni Rosa (vegetables, pasta, marinara sauce, cream) Torta Formaggio (Italian style cheesecake, caramel, raspberry, or chocolate sauce)

Have a brewing curiosity about craft beer (and are 21+ years old)? Meet us at Under Pressure Brewing in Golden Valley. Through beer sampling, we will discuss beer styles, grain varieties, color, abv (alcohol by volume) and what it takes to make water into beer. This class is sure to be as tasty as it is informative.

Crepes are an easy, impressive do-ahead dish with international flair. Your taste buds will travel the world as you prepare dishes such as Chicken Divan, Cheese Blintzes, Mushroom Creps, Crepe Suzette, Cannoli, and Flaming Crepes. Experience making perfect crepes, including flipping them! Full menu online.

Ethiopian and Eritrean food has become a favorite among foodies worldwide because the food is light, healthy and flavorful. Experience the thrilling discovery of exotic spices paired with everyday ingredients. Enjoy different types of meat sauteed with various kinds of flavored butter and healthy oils. Join us for a dream-like trip into the food culture of these historic countries!

Tuna, salmon, and walleye pike, oh my! A healthy diet includes fish. However, preparing fish can be intimidating. Don't be intimidated any longer, create delicious fish dishes using a few basic techniques. The menu for this class includes grilled tuna steaks with pasta, slow-baked Atlantic salmon, and breaded, pan-fried walleye pike with mashed potatoes. Plus, there's salad and key lime pie. Full menu: Mixed greens and garden vegetable salad with creamy garlic dressing Grilled tuna steaks with Mediterranean style relish served with pasta tossed with garlic in olive oil Slow baked Atlantic salmon with oven-dried tomato and dill butter sauce Breaded and pan-fried walleye pike with tarter sauce and mashed potatoes Key lime pie with whipped cream

Any time is the right time for fondue! Developed in the 18th century, as a way to utilize hardened cheese and bread, fondue first became popular in the US in the 1960s. Learn all about this fun and flexible food preparation option. Create fondues from around the world including Traditional Cheese, Beef Bourguignonne, Tempura, Flavored Chocolates, and Butterscotch fondues. Come see if you are as fond of fondue as we are.

Restaurant quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in your own kitchen! 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 in class.

Get comfortable with your electronic pressure cooker! Make and eat appetizers like deviled eggs from Easy Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs, Fast Rosemary ‘Roasted’ Potatoes, and Cocktail Meatballs. Discuss pressure cooker terminology and share ideas for how you can best utilize your Instant Pot in your household meal planning.

Forgot to thaw the package of meat and it’s dinnertime already? No worries, the electric pressure cooker can help. Discuss cooking frozen meats under pressure while we make Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. Leave class armed with tips for how to prepare larger cuts so that they are ready to go direct from the freezer to Instant Pot.

Use the electric pressure cooker to prepare your entree and a side vegetable at the same time, freeing you up to enjoy a more hands-off kitchen experience. Discuss several methods of all in one cooking while making and eating Turkey and Wild Rice Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes. By the time you leave you will be an Instant Pot master!

Delve into Pot-in-Pot cooking with the electronic pressure cooker. Discover how to make sous vide sausage and egg bites, steel-cut oatmeal, even New York-style cheesecake. Gain confidence using this terrific kitchen tool.

Become your own cake boss and never celebrate with a store-bought cake again. Gain the skills to create shell borders, write, create stars, and accomplish fill work like a professional. During class decorate an 8" celebration cake to take home. Your family will thank you for taking this class.

Hot-from-your-oven breads are wonderful. Muffins (and their larger-sized quick breads) may be sweet or savory. Popovers are perfect to serve alone or insert your favorite filling to create a special meal. We'll feature remarkable recipes to taste in class and take home. Learn valuable tips to ensure success every time! Recipes include: Blueberry Cinnamon Crunch Bran-Corn Dried Cherry Fresh Ginger Golden Raisin Maple Sour Cream Sliced Fresh Lemon Flavored Butters and a variety of Glazes/Toppings.

Find out how easy it is to make delicious southeast Asian food. Prepare Vietnamese summer rolls and spring rolls. Enjoy creating Pad Thai followed by Thai lime custard. You won't have to 'Thai' hard to enjoy the fruits of your labor! Full menu online.

Explore the world of sushi as you create this Japanese delicacy yourself. Prepare sushi rice. Learn the art of hand-molded "nigiri-sushi" and bamboo mat rolled rice "maki-sushi." Each will be made with traditional ingredients and sauces sure to delight the palate. Try your hand at this ancient and beautiful mix of food and art. Full menu online.

Beginning in the 1690's the food in the U.S. deep south was heavily influenced by early settlers from France, Germany, and Spain. Slaves from Senegal and Africa, Cuban refugees and Cajuns from Nova Scotia, also contributed to the medley of flavors. Create a memorable southern style dinner including Crab Dip, Gumbo, Buttermilk Biscuits, Bread Pudding, and more. Full menu: Crab Dip Cheese Straws Gumbo Jambalaya Red Beans and Rice Buttermilk Biscuits Cheese grits Pecan Praline candy Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

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 in this exciting new class!

Buona Salute! In Italy, when you plan a meal for family or friends you start with the freshest ingredients and combine them with so much affection you can taste it in every bite. Join us at La Cucina Di Nonna Rosa's, where our hosts Tina and Chef Francesco Suglia will take you on a special tour of Italian cuisine and wine tasting at their beautiful restaurant located at 4168 West Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale. Wine Tasting and Dinner: An Empty Bowls Event As a special event to support Empty Bowls, spend a special evening with Chef Francesco and Tina as they take you on a food and wine adventure. Come away with an enhanced understanding of food and wine pairing as you enjoy an elegant Italian dinner perfectly paired with fine wines. Wines for the dinner will be available for purchase at a discount from Robbinsdale Wine and Spirits. $15 of the fee is a tax deductible donation to Empty Bowls.