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Monday November 24th
Holiday Appetizers To Go (Hands on)
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6:30-9:00 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Having an assortment of delicious snacks on hand will keep family and friends content until the turkey is ready. Leave our class with four ready-to-serve appetizers for your holiday get-together.
Menu:
- Brie en Croûte with Fig Spread, Caramelized Pears and Pine Nuts
- Spicy Crab Dip with Rice Crackers
- Baked Phyllo Triangles with Lamb and Moroccan Spices
- Chicken Skewers with Cranberry Dipping Sauce
Tuesday, November 25th
Holiday Side Dishes To Go (Hands on)
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6:30-9:00 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Learn new tips and techniques while creating classic holiday sides with a gourmet twist. Best of all, leave class with four fabulous side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner without having to clean a single pot.
Menu:
- Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon-Glazed Apples
- Wild Mushroom and Five Onion Cornbread Dressing
- Spinach in Garlic Cream Sauce
- Potato and Leek Gratin
Wednesday, November 26th
Holiday Pies To Go (Hands on)
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Join us for a pie making party! Learn to prepare perfect crust and take home two delicious pies that are ready to eat, including Culinary Center Instructor Allison Heaton's award-winning apple pie.
Menu:
- $25,000 Apple Pie with Dried Tart Cherries, Maker's Mark and Apple Cider Crust
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
Friday, November 28th
Pizza and More (Hands on)
3:00-5:30 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
We may argue about our favorite style, but everyone agrees Americans love pizza, consuming more than one hundred million slices each month! Learn to make basic pizza dough and choose the toppings for your personal pizza. Then learn to make:- Feta and Kalamata Flatbread
- Parmesan and Garlic Breadsticks
- Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Calzones
Saturday, November 29th
Families in the Kitchen (Hands on)
3:00-5:30 p.m. Adult $65 per person/Child $20 per person (Ages 9-16)
Culinary Center Staff
Bring the kids and join us for family cooking night. Everyone cooks together and enjoys a unique family dining experience.
Menu:
- Guacamole with Pico de Gallo
- Sour Cream and Chicken Enchiladas
- Spanish Rice
- Borracho Beans
- Cinnamon and Honey Doughnuts
Wednesday, December 3rd
Seasonal Bistro (Hands on)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $65
Sonya Cote, Whole Foods Market Team Member
Celebrate the winter season with holiday dinner party farer.
Menu:
- Sautéed Onion Salad with Bosc Pear, Caramelized Walnuts and Blue Cheese Crumbs
- Sautéed Mushroom Consomme with Savory Dumplings and Truffle Oil
- Black Pepper Crusted Petite Top Sirloin
- Persimmon Bread Pudding
Thursday, December 4th
Lunch Express
12:00-1:00 p.m. $18
Culinary Center Staff
Take a well-deserved break from the hectic pace of the holidays and relax for an hour while enjoying a chef-prepared meal.
Menu:
- Tomato Shrimp Bisque
- Warm BLT Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
- Chocolate Bottom Banana Pudding
Saturday, December 6th
Gingerbread Open House for Kids (Hands on)
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 2:00-5:00 p.m. $45
Culinary Center Staff
Share a special holiday activity with young family members. We provide the gingerbread house and edible decor-you create a memorable centerpiece. Come and go anytime you please during the three-hour session. Enjoy hot chocolate, apple cider and holiday music while you decorate. Fun for grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles. Adults must accompany children.Sunday, December 7th
Champagne Brunch (Hands on)
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Join us in preparing the ultimate Sunday brunch for the holiday season.
Menu:
- Pomegranate Mimosas
- Homemade Breakfast Sausage with Fresh Fennel
- Oscar Strata with Crab and Asparagus
- Warm Popovers with Strawberry Butter
Wednesday, December 10th
Lunch Express: Tamales and Posole
12:00-1:00 p.m. $18
Culinary Center Staff
Leave the work stress behind for a mid-day culinary getaway. Our one-hour lunch and cooking demo highlights traditional and not-so-traditional interpretations of Southwestern holiday dishes.
Menu:
- Roasted Chile Posole (Spicy Corn and Pork Stew) with Traditional Garnishes
- Shredded Beef, Green Chile and Potato Tamale with Salsa Verde
- Capirotada (Traditional Mexican Bread Pudding)
Wednesday, December 10th
Dinner Express: Tamales and Posole
6:30-7:30 p.m. $25
Culinary Center Staff
Start the evening off relaxing in our kitchen instead of sitting in rush hour traffic. Let our chefs demonstrate this delicious Southwestern menu while you enjoy the meal with a glass of wine or beer.
Menu:
- Shrimp Tostadas
- Roasted Chile Posole (Spicy Corn and Pork Stew) with Traditional Garnishes
- Shredded Beef, Green Chile and Potato Tamale with Salsa Verde
- Capirotada (Traditional Mexican Bread Pudding)
Thursday, December 11th
Chef's Table: A Wine and Dine Experience
6:30-8:30 p.m. $55
Michael Wake, Chef Instructor and Joan McKern, Whole Foods Market Wine Team Member
Our chef's table dinner experience includes demonstration and discussion while guests enjoy a family-style dinner. This particular menu includes a wine with each course.
Menu:
- Goat Cheese and Walnut Tart with Candied Garlic and Pears
- Seared Shrimp with Collard Greens and Almond Brown Butter
- Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Thyme Chimichurri, Corn and Carrot Escabeche
Saturday, December 13th
Tamale Trade (Hands on)
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 4:00-7:00 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Experience the art of tamale making, a Mexican-American family tradition. Learn to create the masa and filling, spread the masa, wrap the tamales and steam them. True to tradition, everyone will make tamales together and take some home.
Menu:
- Shredded Pork, Red Chile and Potato Tamale with Red Chile Sauce
- Pulled Chicken Verde Tamale with Tomatillo Sauce
- Roasted Vegetable and Cotija Cheese Tamale with Roasted Tomato Salsa
Tuesday, December 16th
Indian Vegetarian Holiday Fare
6:30-8:30 p.m. $45
Chaya Rao, Indian Vegetarian Cooking Expert
The dynamic, warm flavors of vegetarian Indian foods are a fantastic way to spice up the usual holiday meal. Originally from Bangalore, Chaya Rao began cooking in India with her family at the age of nine.Menu includes:
- Sev Puri (Crisp Bread with Sweet and Tangy Potato Topping)
- Cauliflower Manchurian (Fried Cauliflower in Indo-Chinese Sauce)
- Paneer Vadas
- Sprouted Mung Bean Soup
- Coconut Laddoos
Wednesday, December 17th
Holiday Wine Pairing
6:30-8:30 p.m. $45
Randy Harrison, Whole Foods Market Wine Expert
Choosing a special wine to accompany a holiday dinner is easy with the guidelines Randy shares in this informative tasting. Sample some of our favorite wines along with terrific holiday nibbles.Thursday, December 18th
Elegant Holiday Dinner
6:30-8:30 p.m. $45
Allison Heaton, Culinary Center Chef Instructor
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays in our kitchen. We'll do all the work and prepare an elegant meal just for you.
Menu:
- Prime Rib with Horseradish Chantilly Cream
- Potatoes Dauphinois (Gratin)
- Haricot Verts with Toasted Almonds and Brown Butter
- Yorkshire Pudding
- Cherries Jubilee with Vanilla Gelato
Friday, December 19th
Italian Holiday (Hands on)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $65
Philomena Aceto, Owner of Philomena Food Company
Enjoy some of Philomena's favorite holiday recipes, which blend easy techniques with traditional Italian foods she learned to cook at her grandmother's knee.
Menu:
- Braciola (Stuffed Beef Rolls)
- Classic Marinara Sauce
- Baby Lettuce Salad with Baked Goat Cheese, Pancetta, Dried Cherry and Port Dressing
- Traditional Cannoli
Saturday, December 20th
Gifts from the Kitchen (Hands on)
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Make gift giving more personal with a unique, homemade present from the kitchen. Leave class with four tasty, easy-to-create gifts. The hardest part is giving them away!
Menu:
- Fragrant Indian Brittle
- Salted Chocolate Caramels
- Sweet Potato Bread
- Spicy Candied Pecans
Saturday, December 20th
Chai Tea Time
4:00-5:30 p.m. $20
Chaya Rao, Indian Vegetarian Cooking Expert
Join us for traditional Indian afternoon tea. Chaya shares her favorite tea recipes and a tasty snack.
Menu:
- Indian Chai Tea
- Green Tea with Lemongrass and Basil
- Batata Vadas
Saturday, December 27th
Families in the Kitchen (Hands on)
3:00-5:30 p.m. Adult $65 per person/Child $20 per person (Ages 9-16)
Culinary Center Staff
Bring the kids and join us for family cooking night. Everyone cooks together and enjoys a unique family dining experience.
Menu:
- Guacamole with Pico de Gallo
- Sour Cream and Chicken Enchiladas
- Spanish Rice
- Borracho Beans
- Cinnamon and Honey Doughnuts
Mon. December 29th
Teens in the Kitchen: Appetizers (Hands on)
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $65 (Ages 12-16)
Culinary Center Staff
These tasty appetizers provide teens with basic skills and culinary inspiration to set them on a path for a lifelong love of cooking.
Menu:
- Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
- Mushroom and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles
- Spicy Buffalo Wings
- Puff Pastry Bites with Pesto, Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella
Tuesday, December 30th & Wednesday, December 31st
New Year's Eve Appetizers To Go (Hands on)
Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $65
Culinary Center Staff
Get a head start on your New Year's Eve celebration, and leave this class with four ready-to-serve appetizers.
Menu:
- Brie en Croute with Fig Spread, Caramelized Pears and Pine Nuts
- Spicy Crab Dip with Rice Crackers
- Baked Phyllo Triangles with Lamb and Moroccan Spices
- Chicken Skewers with Cranberry Dipping Sauce