Knife Skills

Knowing how to skillfully use knives is critical for cooks, yet many people have never mastered proper technique. In this class you’ll learn to safely chop, julienne, chiffonade and slice to perfection-this will save you lots of time in your cooking! You will also learn proper care of your knife, sharpening and honing. You’ll take home everything you cut up! Bring your own chef and paring knife to the class. However we do have knives.

May 9	Wed	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9754	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Jun 11	Mon	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9784	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Aug 7	Tue	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59697	$40 (R)	$52 (N)
Aug 17	Tue	10:00pm- 1:00pm	CARY	Course# 59698	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

Amazing Appetizers

In minutes, we will prepare hors d’oeuvres that look and taste like they took hours to fix. We’ll create a selection of recipes that can be made ahead, perfect for holiday entertaining, and of course, every class ends with a feast! Menu: Bruschetta with Tomato & Basil, Chicken Satay with a Peanut dipping sauce, Smokey Shrimp with parmesan polenta cakes, Baked Brie en Croûte with Apple Compote, Classic Guacamole & Chips.

Aug 29	Wed	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9860	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Aug 16	Thu	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59578	$49 (R)	$64 (N)

Off the Hook

Enjoy a great catch of fish and seafood, as Chef Mann guides you in preparing an incredible array of tasty dishes. Menu: Classic New Orleans Shrimp Po Boy with a Romoulade sauce, served with spiced apple-fennel slaw, classic Maryland Crab Cakes with a Romesco sauce, plus Chef Mann will demo how to bake a whole fish impacted in a salt dome.

Mar 15	Tue	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 56345	$38 (R)	$49 (N)

Soup for the Soul

Join Chef Mann and create some of the world’s most popular soups from scratch. Making delicious homemade soups is a snap! Come try your hand! Menu: Butternut Squash with Crème Fraiche, Vichyssoise (Potato & Leek), Sopa Azteca (Tortilla Soup), Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Soup).

Mar 20	Thu	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 56346	$38 (R)	$49 (N)
May 29	Tue	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9767	$40 (R)	$60 (N)

You Had me at Chocolate

Lose control with these insanely decadent chocolate masterpieces.  Chocolate Whoopi Pies with Marshmallow Filling; Chocolate Pecan Bars; Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting, Chocolate Toffee Cookies and to finish off the night with chocolate truffles.

May 14	Mon	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9756	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Jun 12	Tue	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59802	$49 (R)	$64 (N)

Girls' Night Out

It makes perfect sense that the girls are going to enjoy this hands-on evening sipping on an 'Indian summer'. Chef Mann prepares baked brie in puff pastry with caramelized apples, garlic-rosemary roasted chicken, basmati rice pilaf, cranberry-orange relish, oven-roasted carrots, plus chocolate-caramel pecan pie.

May 30	Wed	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9768	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Aug 15	Wed	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59893	$49 (R)	$64 (N)

Taco Tuesday

Create your own taquería with delicious fare, as this hands-on class learns to make blackened fish tacos with chipotle cream sauce, tacos al pastor with pineapple, tostadas de tinga (marinated pork,) tomatillo salsa and fresh guacamole with chips all made with homemade tortillas.

Jun 19	Tue	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9788	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Jul 3	Tue	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59579	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

Tamale Thursday

Genuine Mexican tamales are so much better than what you buy in stores! Learn to make delicious tamales and throw a Mexican fiesta at your own home or just prepare them for your family to enjoy. Explore authentic recipes and get ideas of where to shop for Mexican ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class you will learn what tools and ingredients you need, practice wrapping tamales, and learn how to make a variety of salsas to go with them. Menu: tamales Oaxacana (a classic from Oaxaca, Mexico), tamales with spinach & manchego cheese and much more.

Jun 28	Thu	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9794	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Jul 5	Thu	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59886	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

A Tribute to Julia

After more than 40 years, Julia Child's cuisine continues to be popular because it tastes delicious. Experience first-hand why we always love Julia. Cook straight from the source as this class tackles Mastering the Art of French Cooking, including classic Coq Au Vin, her signature cheesy gruyere au gratin and a mouth watering apple tarte tatin to die for.

Aug 14	Tue	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59601	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

A Midnight's Summer Dream

Celebrate the bounty of summer with a fresh, seasonal menu inspired by summer flavors. Menu: chipotle shrimp with roasted corn cakes; poached sea bass in Napa cabbage with a lemongrass coconut milk reduction; steamed seasonal vegetables; and warm strawberry and raspberry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream.

Jun 25	Mon	6:30pm- 9:00pm	HOLLY SPRINGS	Course# 9786	$40 (R)	$60 (N)
Aug 23	Thu	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59901	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Start your day off right with these sumptuous and seasonal gems. Class includes a full meal and complimentary mimosa, so come hungry. Menu: cranberry-orange muffins with masala tea; ham & herb quiche with asparagus salad; baked corn soufflé pudding; chocolate & rum-raisin crêpes with chocolate sauce.

Aug 23	Thu	10:00am- 1:00pm	CARY	Course# 59925	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

Casablanca

Inspired by the rich flavors of Morocco, this hands-on class will create honey-pomegranate lacquered chicken drummettes, stuffed dates, cucumber-feta salad, and lamb-artichoke tagine with homemade preserved lemons and harissa on apricot-pine nut couscous. Prepare a delicious honey cake with poached figs for dessert.

Aug 30	Thu	10:00am- 1:00pm	CARY	Course# 59902	$40 (R)	$52 (N)

Picnic in the Park

Join us in celebration of the picnic, as Chef Mann prepares a menu that combines gourmet flavors with standard picnic fare. You’ll also learn how to organize and pack for a picnic to make the most of your outdoor dining experience. Menu: Moroccan beef and onion sandwiches on focaccia served with German potato salad, watermelon, tomato & feta salad. Delicious and summery raspberry coconut squares round out the menu, and summer strawberry-raspberry punch puts on the final touch.

Aug 30	Thu	6:30pm- 9:30pm	CARY	Course# 59890	$40 (R)	$52 (N)