Classes
July 6th (Sunday classes only)
Summer Sushi Party
There is more to vegan sushi than avocado or cucumber rolls! We will create fun, colorful and delicious sushi, and use it as the centerpiece of a well-balanced meal made from authentic Japanese ingredients. You will finally find a use for that bamboo sushi roller that you won at a “Secret Santa” party five years ago!
A few items from this week’s menu!
- Assorted brown rice sushi (roasted red pepper-cashew-and vegan cream cheese roll, for starters)
- Zesty Cucumber and Seaweed Sunomono
July 12th & 13th – No Class
July 19th & 20th
Fresh, Fast & Healthy III
We all want to be healthy and create meals that make us feel good, but who has the time? You do. Seriously. We will show you how to prepare delicious meals that keep you satisfied, balanced, and ready to roll! One of the tricks to Fresh, Fast & Healthy meals is mastering the tools you have in your kitchen. So come learn!
A few items from this week’s menu!
-Lemon, herb and pine nut orzo salad with roasted chickpeas
-Quick and rich chocolate mint mousse
July 26th & 27th
Local and Seasonal Summer Foods
In Southern California, we’re given the gift of one of the longest and most abundant growing seasons in the world! So let’s take advantage of what we’ve got! We will use fresh Summer ingredients from the farmer’s market, so you’ll feel like a pro the next time you stroll down the aisles to choose that perfect ear of corn.
A few items from this week’s menu!
- South-west chopped salad with grilled corn and home-made spelt tortilla strips, served with a creamy ranch dressing
- Fig and ginger cupcakes with a whipped ginger frosting
August 2nd & 3rd
Incredible Summer Picnic!
In this class we will show you how to create incredible-tasting foods that you can take to the park, the beach, or wherever you decide have your picnic! And we'll make sure the foods are not too messy, so you won't need to pack a change of clothes in your picnic basket! A few items from this week's menu!
- Herbed biscuits with a whipped sun-dried tomato and basil butter
- Spiced tender tempeh kebabs with a chipotle dipping sauce
August 9th & 10th
Gourmet Meals on a Budget!
You can still eat well, and get the most out of your meals, even if "The Man" didn't give you much of a tax refund! There are tricks to making gourmet foods that will impress any guest without having to crack open your piggy bank. We will show you how to stretch that dollar to feed yourself and your friends!
A few items from this week's menu!
- Roasted red pepper and caramelized onion tarts with a roasted garlic aioli
- Stuffed tomatoes with an herbed white bean and vegetable medley,
topped with home-made breadcrumbs
August 16th & 17th
Mediterranean Feast!
This class will be so festive that we may just have to fling a plate at the wall and yell, "O-pa!" We will prepare delicacies that will whisk our taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean, and we'll feel the warm sand beneath our tootsies! Mediterranean foods celebrate the simplicity of vegetables and grains, and we will teach you to do the same, Spork-style!
A few items from this week's menu!
- Assorted appetizer platter, including tzatziki and roasted garlic hummus
- Lemon-scented stuffed peppers with toasted pine nuts, mint, and brown rice
August 23rd & 24th
A Trip to Thailand!
Did you ever wish you could cook authentic Thai food without making sauce from a fish? In this class you will be delighted to learn how fun and easy it is to create these exotic dishes at home, fish sauce free! You won't have to order take-out anymore! We love the smells and tastes of Thailand, and we know you will go crazy for the foods in this class!
A few items from this week's menu!
- Pad thai with tamarind and lime
- Grilled tofu satay with our incredibly decadent peanut sauce
September 6th & 7th
Decadent Vegan Desserts!
This class will make you think you've won the golden ticket! We will bake, blend, and dip until we make even Willy Wonka and Little Debbie jealous. Be prepared for an intense, indulgent experience that will transform you into a vegan dessert expert.
A few items from this week's menu!
- Key lime cheesecake with a toasted coconut crust - Spiced pecan coffee cake - Phyllo cups with cashew crème and fresh berries - Dark chocolate coconut haystacks
September 13th & 14th
Indian Foods Class!
We will capture the exotic smells and flavors that make Indian food so darn delish, and create dishes that are simple to make in your home kitchen! We are huge fans of Indian cuisine and we have developed recipes that allow you to feel confident when delving into this daunting cuisine.
A few items from this week's menu!
- Mango lassi - Curried potato samosas - Channa masala (chickpea massala) - Saag "paneer" (spinach and tofu) - Home-made chutney
September 27th & 28th
French Cuisine Class!
Ooh la la - French cuisine without the butter or crème! In this class we will create traditional French recipes with all the savoire faire of France, but none of the heart-stopping ingredients. You will leave feeling light as a feather, and more French than Gerard Depardieu!
A few items from this week's menu!
- Puy lentil caviar - Saffron-scented potato gratin with asparagus - Buckwheat crepes with an herbed wild mushroom filling - Crème fraishe with seasonal berries