Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

April is National Grilled Cheese month! Join Kerry in exploring the options outside of American cheese slices and white bread. This class is not for the faint of heart! Kerry's recipes include grilled cheese sandwiches named The Devil Wears Gouda, The Butcher, The Baker and The Candlestick Maker, The Blue Pig, The Italian Stallion and The Ranchero. Grilled Cheese has grown up! Not all of the grilled cheese recipes will be demonstrated in the class. Who doesn't need grilled cheese on Tax Day? A few days prior to the start of class, you will receive a link to the ZOOM video conference, informational materials and shopping list. This online class is held in partnership with Elk River Community Education.

Celebrate Minnesota Makers as we create a bountiful Cheese and Charcuterie board to share with others while supporting our small Minnesota producers! A separate kit of goodies can be purchased to create your board. You will receive a link in your confirmation email to purchase the separate kit. Order the kit by March 5th to receive before the class. The kit can be purchased after the class as well. A few days prior to the start of class you will receive a link to the ZOOM video conferencing, information materials and a suggested shopping list. This online class is held in partnership with Elk River Community Education.

Escape to the Mediterranean with the flavors of Greece in this LIVE COOK-ALONG class! Learn how to create a classic full flavored Greek Meal for you and your family / significant other. Or better yet, have your family or significant other join you as you create the taste of Greece in your kitchen! A very full and busy class indeed! Items on the menu items will include Greek Grilled Chicken Souvlaki (skewers), Tzatziki (traditional Greek yogurt dipping sauce), Greek Veggie Rice (prepared in the Instant Pot or on the stove-top), and homemade pita bread! Time permitting; a dressing for a Greek Salad will also be shared. Have your questions answered by the instructor and watch your confidence in cooking grow during this class! Included in this fee is a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes professionally created in PDF format. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.

Demystify the electric pressure cooker / multi-cooker called the Instant Pot® during a LIVE VIRTUAL class! Learn the foundations of cooking and care, and how to make a few amazingly satisfying dishes in the Instant Pot. Breakfast, Lunch / Dinner, and Dessert menu items will be demonstrated. In addition to an Instant Pot® Yogurt Tutorial, menu items will include Creamy Steel-Cut Oatmeal or Egg Bites, either Creamy-Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Pasta or Creamy-Cheesy Broccoli Chicken with Pasta, and luscious Lava Cakes or dreamy Banana Bread. Menu items on the day of the class will depend on ingredients that are on hand. There will be time for a Q & A session as well. A PDF with the Instructor's Original Recipes will be provided, and will include other tips and terminology that will help build Instant Pot® confidence and creativity. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.

Have some fun participating in this virtual COOK-ALONG class as we combine the use of the Instant Pot® with conventional cooking to create two wonderfully nutritious and delicious wraps. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you like create both! The recipe options for this class are Homemade Falafel and Mediterranean Kebabi Wraps! We will also be making homemade pita bread and sauces all from scratch! We will be using the Instant Pot® for a portion the cooking process as we create the Falafel. The remainder of the cooking will be conventional. “Kebabi” are a type of “Kebab”. We will be creating our own version of Kebabi infused with mild spices and herbs, shaped in a way you could never imagine! These are all delicious recipes that will become family favorites guaranteed! Included in this fee is a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes professionally created in PDF format. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! In this class, we will discover the wonders of enjoying the flavor of BBQ throughout the year. Two BBQ dishes will be made during this class in addition to a side. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you have a second Instant Pot® on hand, and want to make both, please do! The BBQ recipe options for this class are BBQ Pulled Chicken, and Carnitas; a Mexican-style taco with a smokey BBQ flavor! In addition, a potato salad side will be created. All delicious recipes are made with ingredients that are probably already on hand. Experience how these culinary creations are made in a fraction of the time, and how they are taken to another level, and using the Instant Pot®! Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating these dishes with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker. While cooking along is loads of fun, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! Two dishes will be made during this class. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you have a second Instant Pot® on hand, make both! The recipe options for this class are a version of the popular Butter Chicken married with satisfying pasta, and wonderful Chicken Burrito Bowls! We will also be making a loaf of Luscious Milk Bread (baked in the oven). Both delicious recipes are made with ingredients that are probably already on hand. Experience how these culinary creations are taken to another level using the Instant Pot®! Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating these dishes with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker. While cooking along is loads of fun, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! Two dishes will be made during this class. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you have a second Instant Pot® on hand, make both! The recipe options for this class are Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, and Macaroni & Cheese! We will also be making a quick loaf of bread (baked in the oven). Both delicious recipes that will become family favorites guaranteed! Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love spaghetti and macaroni & cheese and will love these dishes even more when made in the Instant Pot®, especially if they help to create them! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class as we share the wonders of BBQ! In this class, we will discover how the culinary creations below are made in a fraction of the time, and experience how they are taken to another level, using the Instant Pot®! On the menu for this complete homemade meal are BBQ Pulled Chicken, Quick Homemade Potato Rolls (baked in the oven), and a side of Twice-Baked Potatoes (IP and Oven). We will also be making a delicious quick slaw that pairs perfectly with the meal. All delicious recipes are made with ingredients that are probably already on hand. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating these dishes with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker. While cooking along is loads of fun, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.

Discover how easy it is to make your own wine by first learning the basics. This class will show you the three phases of winemaking and cover the two crucial aspects of sanitation and temperature. This demonstration will be done using a wine kit which is the easiest way to make homemade wine. Grab a friend and enjoy taste testing the final product too! Class size is limited.

You know you would like to delight and surprise that Mom in your life, as every Mother's Day, right?! In this virtual cooking class, we are grilling cheese! Create fun dishes from the grill designed to spoil and impress Mom for sure! A few days prior to the start of class, you will receive a link to the ZOOM video conference, informational materials and shopping list. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.

Wow and dazzle your family or guests with a delicious full-flavored mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for more! An array of skewers will make for a beautiful presentation as well! Marinated meat and veggie skewers are accompanied by savory yogurt dip and white bean dip or homemade hummus. Dessert will include grilled fresh summertime fruit skewers and sweet yogurt dipping sauce. Time permitting; antipasto skewers will also be created. Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you watch a DEMONSTRATION of how to create these wonderfully appetizing culinary creations, and increase your confidence in cooking. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.