Impress your loved one with some new tricks in the kitchen. The Valley offers so many ways to learn new and creative dishes that there really is no excuse to not be skilled if desired to be. Some classes might even make for a fun and interesting date! Check out what’s heating up the kitchen in Phoenix…
Cooking Classes in the Valley:
A Frugal Gourmet
Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Money is a little tight these days, so it wouldn’t hurt to know how to make bargain meals. Participants will learn to cook chicken and red bean enchiladas, rotisserie chicken salad with Thai dressing and caramel apple pork chops – on a budget! Registration required.
Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School
10749 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
www.sweetbasilgourmet.com
Sushi Master Class
Every second Saturday of the month. 1 to 3 p.m.
Learn the secrets behind the restaurant that Bon Appétit calls one of the top ten best sushi restaurants at Roka Akur’s Sushi Master Class. Guests will learn sake pairings and Executive chef, Roman Petry, will demonstrate how to prepare dishes like California maki and sushi rice. Registration required.
Roka Akor
7299 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
rokaakor.com
Mom and Kids Cook
Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Running out of ways to keep your little one entertained? Well Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School invites you to bring the kids and for some fun in cooking. Guests will prepare a spinach and artichoke dip with grilled pitas, Greek and pesto calzones, macaroni and cheese casserole, grilled peach pork with mango and papaya salsa plus chocolate chip peanut butter bars. Reservations requested.
Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking Schoo
10749 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
www.sweetbasilgourmet.com
The Art of Chocolate
Sept. 19, 12 p.m.
Chocoholics unite for a day of sweet choc-o-cooking! Participants will learn to make to-die-for desserts like chocolate biscotti, chocolate caramels and silky chocolate pudding. For age 14 and older. Registration required.
Sur La Table
7122 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
www.surlatable.com
Mixology Class
Every third Saturday of the month. 1 to 3 p.m.
Here’s your chance to learn to make your own colorful and tasty cocktails! And who better to teach you than the masters behind the acclaimed Roka Akor? Shake up Roka’s signature cocktails like Tokyopolitan, Nashi Lani and Kudachi Cooler. Participants will win prizes, sample sake and shochu, while enjoying items like sushi, butterfish and burgers. Space is limited. Registration required.
Roka Akor
7299 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
rokaakor.com
Art of Chocolate? Sign me up!
I’m no parent, but I think the Mom and Kids class would be a cute thing to do together.
I am torn between the Frugal Gourmet and The Art of Chocolate classes. I may have to just do both.
Cooking classes are a lot of fun and a great way to try new foods. I have done several at Sweet Basil, so much fun.
Who knew there were so many options for cooking class! Very cool that “normal” restaurants would offer this.
How come there arent any classes during sundays or mondays?!
Thank you so much for wonderful ideas. finding things to do with children is so hard sometimes, especially during the winter break when they are home ALL THE TIME! Their most recent favourite is to make random sandwich crafts out of bread and salad bits, not sure how to explain it I found at this recipes for kids site here, the’res a little picture with each one which is great. Thought your readers might like to try that too. Well, I must be back to rea life now, either my kids are calling or I’m imagining things, which is also quite possible.