Classes on sale through August 22 – Sale prices shown on class website with * asterisk reflect discount

8/1 – *Spirited Summer Entertaining – Edina
6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $55
Paulette Mitchell
Everything tastes better with wine! Paulette Mitchell, author of 14 cookbooks, will share tips for success as she demonstrates several simple techniques to get you started using wine to add flair — and lots of spirit — to your summer entertaining menus.
Menu: Red Wine Ratatouille; Italian Bread Salad with Sangiovese Vinaigrette; Seared Scallops with Lemon Pepper Fettuccine; Shrimp with Tomatoes and White Wine Sauce; Oranges in Honey-Marsala Sauce; Chilled Berry-Wine Dessert Soup; Strawberry-Shiraz Sorbet.

8/2 – *Tuscan Treasures – Edina
6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $65
Carmela Hobbins
Join Carmela Tursi Hobbins as she leads you through Tuscany on a culinary adventure. Experience great flavors and gain plenty of wonderful ideas for summer entertaining — Tuscan style!
Menu: Mushroom, Parmesan and Chive Croustades; Chilled Creamy Cucumber and Mint Soup; Marinated Lemon and Dill Salmon with Vegetable Salad on a Bed of Boston Lettuce; Spinach Pasta Verde in Brown Butter Sauce; Torta di Limone (lemon cake with summer berries and whipped cream).

8/7 – *Summer Bread from Artisan Bread – Edina
1:00 PM-4:00 PM, $70
Zoe Francois, Jeff Hertzberg
This class will sell out almost as quickly as Zoë and Jeff can prepare a loaf of their signature quick bread! Join them for this seasonal twist on their revolutionary techniques, as they offer summer menu ideas based on recipes from their top-selling book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.
Menu: Pita Bread with Spicy Kebabs; Pizza; Lavash; Mediterranean Bread Salad; Beignets.

8/12 – *Cooking Club: Grills Gone Wild III – St. Paul
6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $60
Kevin Wencel
This summer, Chef Kevin is taking it to the streets — or well, outside at least. In our lively Cooking Club class, you’ll be split into teams to prepare a portion of a multicourse meal fresh from the grill. You’ll also get to cool off and have a little fun in the kitchen as you prepare tasty apps and treats, while Cooks supplies the wine and beer. This class comes with one grown-up beverage per student, so 21 and up only, please.
Menu: Grilled Tomato Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Bresaola; Grilled Salmon with Grilled Pineapple Salsa; Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Wings; Grilled Tomato, Eggplant and Feta Stacks; Grilled Sirloin with Vodka Sauce; Grilled Summer Stone Fruit with Basil and Grappa.

8/13 – *Phabulous Phyllo – St. Paul
10:00 AM-1:00 PM, $55
Terry John Zila
Don’t fear the phyllo! Layered, folded, rolled or ruffled, this paper-thin dough is deceptively easy to use. Chef Terry is back with another edition of this engaging, hands-on class, featuring new recipes that further reveal how versatile phyllo can be.
Menu: Individual Yellow Squash; Zucchini and Roma Tomato Tartlets with Pan-Roasted Lamb Loin; Curried Chicken Phyllo Triangles; Summer Cherry and Almond Baklava; Chocolate Pastry Cream and Fresh Berry Phyllo Napoleons.

8/14 – *Sweets from the Herb Garden – Edina
1:00 PM-4:00 PM, $55
Carrie Franzen
Desserts with herbs? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. There are so many beautiful, fresh herbs to choose from during the summer, and even more ways to use them. Carrie is here to show you some creative options that are sweet instead of savory.
Menu: Bourbon Rosemary Cake; Lavender Buttermilk Panna Cotta; Shortcake with Tarragon Strawberry Compote; Cornmeal Pound Cake with Lemon Thyme Raspberry Compote; Bay Leaf Crème Caramel.

8/15 – *Hot Stuff- St. Paul
6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $55
Kevin Ryan
Whoa, it’s hot out! Some folks wait all year to bask in the late-summer sun. For others, the heat they crave comes in food form. If you think food isn’t good unless it burns those taste buds, then this is the class for you! Join Chef Kevin as he explores the hot and spicy world of fabulous, fiery food.
Menu: Pistachio and Serrano Soup; Inferno Fried Chicken; Spicy Chicken Rigatoni with Creamy Tomato Sauce; Thai Red Curry with Shrimp; Pineapple and Peanuts; Cold Sweat Ice Cream (creamy peach habanero).

8/20 – *Crash Course in Sushi – St. Paul
2:00 PM-5:00 PM, $55
Jonathan Kaye
Voted “Best of the Cities” by Minnesota Monthly magazine! From the raw to the cooked from the traditional to the modern from region to region this fish-tastic class promises to be an adventure for the senses. Let Chef Jonathan introduce you to the basics of sushi then get your new skills rolling with some participation at the end of the class.
Menu: Asparagus Broccoli and New Caledonian Blue Shrimp Tempura with Maple-Soy Dipping Sauce; Perfect Sushi Rice; Assorted Nigiri and Rolls including Spicy Tuna Spicy Crab Caterpillar Rainbow Inside-Out Roll Temaki-Zushi (cone-shaped hand roll) and Futomaki (large roll); Green Tea Ice Cream with Lychee Fruit.

8/21 – *State Fair Pies – Edina
1:00 PM-4:00 PM, $55
Carrie Franzen
Do you admire the winning pies at the state fair and wonder why you can’t do that? Don’t worry — you can! Carrie will demo how to make a no-fail pie crust, roll it out, and create a pie worthy of a blue ribbon. Learn the secrets to creating your very own fabulous pies.
Menu: Apple Rhubarb Cardamom Pie; Chocolate Black Bottom Raspberry Cream Pie; Brown Sugar Peach Pie with Coconut Streusel; Apricot Raspberry Pie; Strawberry Cheesecake Pie; No-Fail Pie Crust.

8/22 – *Fast for the Family : Easy Summer Suppers – St. Paul
*Fast for the Family: Easy Summer Suppers
6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $55
Carrie Franzen
Who wants to spend time in the hot kitchen on a hot day? Whip up these sensational family-friendly recipes that take 40 minutes or less from start to finish. You’ll also learn a few tips on the way so you can pull together a meal in no time!
Menu: Barbecued Chicken Salad; Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Breadcrumbs; Curried Beef Kebabs with Summer Couscous; Pasta with Walnut-Parsley Pesto and Green Beans; Shrimp Gazpacho; S’More Cupcakes.