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Street Food Favorites: Chicken Shawarma Wraps
with Daniel Hill
Discover the bold flavors of the Levant in this hands-on cooking class featuring chicken shawarma wraps. Students will prepare warmly spiced chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and fresh toppings including cucumber, tomato, and onion, all wrapped on soft pita bread for a flavorful street food-inspired meal.
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CALV Brunch Special
with Joel Schaefer
Join us for Saturday Brunch—a hands-on class featuring two brunch favorites plus a sweet finish. You’ll make a hearty ground beef, mushroom, and spinach skillet, then learn Eggs Benedict with poached eggs and a classic, silky hollandaise. We’ll wrap up with bakery-style blueberry muffins and tips for timing and plating a complete brunch.
Spritzes & Summer Coolers (21+)
with Elyshia Armstead
Beat the heat with a refreshing mixology experience focused on bright, seasonal cocktails perfect for summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, students will learn techniques for balancing citrus, sweetness, and sparkling flavors while crafting warm-weather favorites including the Aperol Spritz, Paloma, and Coconut Watermelon Cooler. Discover creative garnishes, presentation tips, and flavor pairings designed to keep every sip crisp, cool, and refreshing.
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Summer Grill Favorites: Citrus Shrimp Skewers & Grilled Watermelon Salad
with Letrice Howard
Fire up the grill and celebrate fresh summer flavors in this fun, hands-on cooking class! Learn to prepare citrus-marinated grilled shrimp skewers with charred thyme alongside a refreshing grilled watermelon salad. Explore grilling techniques, flavor balancing, and beautiful presentation perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
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Vodka Classic Cocktails (21+)
with Dimitri Leontakianakos
Discover the smooth and versatile world of vodka in this lively hands-on cocktail class! Learn how to mix and taste classic favorites including the Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop Martini, and Vodka Gimlet while exploring balance, technique, and the flavors that make these timeless cocktails perfect for entertaining and summer sipping.
Coastal Elegance: Seared Scallops & Scallion, Candied-Ginger Rice
with Vincent Perez
Elevate your seafood skills in this hands-on culinary class featuring perfectly seared scallops served over fragrant scallion, candied ginger rice. Students will accompany the dish with a bold spicy chili lemongrass while learning restaurant-style cooking, flavor balancing, and elegant plating techniques.
Fresh & Frozen: Homemade Fruit Sorbet
with Cory Fields
Learn how to create smooth, refreshing fruit sorbet using a blender or food processor in this fun, hands-on class. Students will combine fresh fruit, natural flavors, and simple techniques to make vibrant frozen desserts perfect for warm-weather treats and easy entertaining.
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Hearts of Palm Cakes with Lemon Aioli
with Joel Schaefer
Crispy on the outside and tender in the center, Hearts of Palm Cakes with Lemon Aioli is a bright, plant-forward class that delivers big flavor with simple technique. You’ll learn how to prep and season hearts of palm, bind and shape cakes that hold together, and pan-sear them to a golden crust without drying them out. We’ll finish with a zesty lemon aioli—balancing acidity, salt, and creaminess—so you leave confident making a restaurant-style appetizer or light entrée at home.
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