Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Get ready for your New Year celebration with this short virtual course on brie. Discover how it's made and learn the answer to the age-old question, "Can you eat the rind?" We'll also explore what cheeses go with your favorite bubbly beverages, including wine, cider, and beer. Local cheesemonger Kerry Jerred guides you through the intimidating world of artisan cheeses, from cheese selection for your cheese board to pairing with your favorite libation. Registration deadline is December 7. A few days prior to the start of class, you will receive an email with the ZOOM Meeting link as well as a link to Padlet, a virtual real-time bulletin board, with cheese and beverage pairings. You do not need to create an account to use Padlet. This online class is held in partnership with Elk River Community Education.

Holiday entertaining is on the horizon! Impress and welcome your friends and family with these ideas for selecting and arranging cheese, meat, fruit, and other delicious condiments into an epic platter! Local cheesemonger Kerry Jerred will guide you through the intimidating world of artisan cheeses, from cheese selection to pairing with your favorite libation! Registration deadline is November 9. A few days prior to the start of class, you will receive an email with the ZOOM Meeting link, and a link to Padlet, a virtual real-time bulletin board, with cheese and beverage pairings. You do not need to create an account to use Padlet. This online class is held in partnership with Elk River Community Education.

Are you looking to start or continue a holiday cookie baking and decorating tradition? Consider registering for this On-Line, Live, Family Friendly Fun Holiday Cookie Class for beginners. Gather your family for baking and decorating, or treat yourself to some quality personal fun time. Learn how to make Royal Icing and the basics for decorating cookies with it at home. Participants will be baking the cookies ahead of time so that they are ready to decorate at the start of class. A PDF with two of the instructor’s personal sugar cookie recipes, and a list of ingredients and supplies needed for the Royal Icing will be provided at least a week before the class, to provide time for shopping and baking. The recipes will include a soft and chewy sugar cookie, and a denser crisp sugar cookie. Participants can choose to bake one or the other or both using your favorite cookie cutters! One of the instructor’s favorite holiday cookie cutter shapes is a gingerbread person. This is one of the shapes that proves to be a lot of fun to decorate year after year and some time will definitely be spent on this in addition to other holiday shapes. No fancy decorating tips or bags will be needed. We will be using simple plastic sandwich bags to decorate.

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.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! Two, GLUTEN FREE, flavorful and aromatic 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 first recipe selection for this class is wonderful Quick Chicken Tikka Masala. The second recipe selection is a wonderful dish of Vegetarian Curried Lentils. Both will be served with aromatic basmati rice. Deliciousness made simple. 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®! Time permitting, the instructor may demonstrate how to make a wonderful naan to go along beautifully with these dishes. 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.

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 Minnesota classic Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, and Chicken Taco Bowls! 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.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! Two slider 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 Copycat White Castle Copy Cat Sliders™ (™ by instructor), and Buffalo Chicken Sliders! We will also be making quick slider rolls (baked in the oven), but participants can purchase their rolls if they choose. All delicious recipes that will have your family coming back for seconds and thirds! 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.

Looking for some quick and simple options for a wonderful holiday menu? Learn how to create a few full-flavored traditional dishes in a fraction of the time using the electric pressure cooker / multi-cooker called the Instant Pot® during a LIVE VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATION STYLE class! A very full and busy class indeed! Holiday menu items will include Full Flavored Faux Roasted Chicken (turkey can be made the same way, but duration of class only allows for a chicken option), Holiday Mashed Potatoes, Spiced Honey Glazed Carrots, and Pumpkin Cheesecake! Have your questions answered by the instructor and watch your Instant Pot® confidence grow during this class! 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.