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CLASS REGISTRATION POLICIES: WALK-IN Registration on SATURDAY, January 21st @ 10:00am. Max of 15 per class. After Saturday, you may call OR come in to register starting Monday, Jan. 23rd @ 10am. Class Limitations: Maximum of 2 Classes per person thru Saturday, Jan 28th. After Jan. 28th, you may register for as many classes as you wish. CLASS PAYMENT DUE UPON REGISTRATION. Students get a 10% storewide discount during class, some exceptions apply. Refunds: Only given if cancellation is received 3 days before class date, otherwise you will receive the recipes. (Each person can sign up for no more than 2 people at a time to leave room for others.)

Home Cooked Delicious—with Sandy Bacon. All you really need to know is that Sandy is making “Mama’s” Pot Roast and just how good will that be?! Another easy to love dish will be Parmesan Crusted Mac & Cheese and if that is not enough to make you feel loved she is finishing with a decadent Chocolate Soufflé. Any one of these recipes will get your family to the dinner table. $50 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, Feb 16

Ramen Bowls at Home—with Anne Lunt. We are so excited to focus on hot steamy bowls of Ramen for you to make at home. Join Anne for three different types of Ramen bowls in savory broth and learn how to top them with delicious veggies and meats. Anne will teach you how to make a “soft boiled egg”, a wonderfully creamy and delicious way to bring your Ramen bowls to the next level. $50 11:00-1:00pm, Saturday, Feb 18

Italian with a Twist—with Sandi Knapp. After taking some time out to live in Italy in a rented apartment last fall, Sandi is even more Italian than she was before she left! We can’t wait for Creamy cornmeal Polenta with a Mushroom Ragu, Chicken filled Italian Zucchini and to push this over the edge… Italian Style Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon!! $50 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, Feb 21

Soul Satisfying Soups—with Sandi Knapp. We know very well that a Midwest winter will still be blowing in February and we welcome these three delicious and savory soups to get us through it! The stock pots will be simmering with Sandi’s White Bean & Chicken Soup, satisfying Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup, warming Chicken Enchilada and Italian Vegetable Soup $50 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, Feb 28

Kids Are Cooking—with Brandy Jo Rossiter. Her passion to inspire young people in the kitchen is unsurpassed and we are thrilled to offer another great class. Kids will help cook savory Chicken Pesto Tortellini, Mini Pizzas made with spaghetti squash crust, Cheesy Crostini and Baked Apple Donuts. Light hands-on participation $45 (children approx. 8-14) Max of 10 students **Note start time *4:00pm-6:00pm, Monday, March 6

Pasta Pasta!!—with Sandi Knapp. It’s time to toss a little flour around and make handmade pasta! Learn to use a pasta maker and crank out some fettuccini, roll some tortellini and see just how delicious and easy handmade pasta really is. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn Sandi’s recipe for a classic Bolognese sauce and her “Marry Me” sauce with Chicken! $50 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, March 8

At the Dinner Table—with Sandi Bacon. We’re pretty sure this menu will win over new friends and secure your standing with old friends! One of our favorite soups from northern vacations, satisfying creamy Minnesota Wild Rice Soup with Bacon, add some warm buttery Crescent Rolls and fall off your chair for her fresh Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. $50 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, March 14

Dinner Party Dinning—with Rodney Litwiller. One of the most inquisitive cooks we know, Rodney loves to learn new techniques and seek out new recipes wherever he travels. Join him for a special dish of marinated, butterflied and stuffed Pork Loin that is served with a rich red wine sauce. Enjoy a side of Charred Spring Carrots and Pop’s Coleslaw -this slaw is not sweet, but loaded with fresh ground pepper and salty olives! We will serve our chocolates out of our specialty case for a sweet finish. $50. 6:00-8:30pm, Thursday, March 16

Comfort Island Breezes—with Anne Lunt. You might want to break out your shorts and festive Hawaiian shirt for this one! We can guess where Anne’s inspiration comes from as she teaches you how to make Hawaiian Chicken Katsu, a sweet and savory comfort dish of breaded chicken in a sweet orange Hawaiian sauce paired with Sticky Rice. To brighten up your plate she will make the perfect paring of a Hawaiian coleslaw. This may become your family's new favorite meal! $50 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, March 22

Crunchy, Salty, Sweet & Tart—with Sandy Bacon. This menu has all the sensational flavors that will make everyone forget the troubles of the day! A big fresh Green Salad loaded with grilled chicken, blue cheese and candied pecans with a creamy Cranberry Dressing as the main event. Served alongside, we’ll make our newest addition to our pantry shelves, Dr. Pete’s Focaccia Bread mix made with Olivelle Olive Oil, and because we love a sweet finish… Buttermilk Lemon Cake with sugared Lemon Zest Icing! $50. 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, March 23

Sittin’ Down to Supper—with Lynda Detmers. This woman will jump in her car and travel a good distance if an opportunity of great food is on the other end! Inspired by one of these trips, Lynda is making a gluten free Biscuit Board with 3 toppings: a classic southern Pimento Cheese spread, sweet & savory Bacon Jam and Bourbon Honey Butter. To make it a meal, enjoy Amish Ham & Bean soup to soak up any biscuit crumbs! $50 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, March 28

Savory Pie Triple Play—with Lynda Detmers. Pie does make a fine dessert, but this time around Lynda is whipping up some dinnertime savory pies that you can proudly make for your family or gift to a neighbor. Join her for Chicken Pot Pie (with a gluten free crust), a Tex-mex Tamale Pie with a Corn Meal Crust and for the finale… Shepard’s Pie (gluten free mashed potato topper)! $50 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, April 4

Untaxing Delicious Dishes—with Chef’s Sara & Colin Riley. We welcome back this dynamic duo with a menu that you’ll be able to recreate in your own home, even on tax day! Join them for this Spring time Easy Peasy Sometimes Cheesy Soup to start, Oven Roasted Herb Chicken smothered with Creamy Mushrooms and finish with a warm Mixed Berry Compote with homemade Sponge Cake. $50 11:00-1:00pm, Saturday, April 15

Travel to the East—with Anne Lunt. Want to expand your kitchen repertoire? Anne will show you how to incorporate these great flavors into your families experience and be a little healthier for it. Join Anne for a soothing classic Chinese Chicken Wonton Soup that will cure you of any sniffles or grumpy day. She will make you a believer with a deliciously crispy Tofu Appetizer with dipping sauce and learn how to make easy Temaki Sushi rolls! $50 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, April 20