ISD 728 Community Education

Welcome the spring season with these sweet little treats! Beginning and experienced cookie decorators alike will enjoy creating some spring-themed cookies. You'll get six cookies, four bags of royal icing, a goodie bag complete with recipes, and step-by-step instructions to complete your cookies.

Be the hit of every barbecue with these fun burger-themed cookies! Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their royal icing skills, this class provides each participant with six cookies, four bags of icing, a goodie bag with recipes, and step-by-step instructions to complete your sweet creations. All materials are provided; just bring your creativity and get ready to wow your friends at the next cookout!

When it comes to sushi made with sushi-grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” to a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter these California “sushi” rolls! Join Tess as she walks you through making marvelous California rolls that will have you wondering why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are limited only by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or mild -- it is totally up to you! Learn to how create delicious seasoned sushi rice and spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap, and shape the rolls. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using imitation crab. Tess will also demonstrate plate decorating ideas! Ingredients/supplies for early shopping: Sushi rice, sushi nori/seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. A bamboo sushi rolling mat can be helpful, but is not necessary. Several days before class, you will receive an email with a list of additional ingredients and supplies, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

No need to look any further for restaurant-quality Dim Sum than your own kitchen! A dim sum meal is considered a shared dining and social experience that can last for hours. Dim Sum meals often include a variety of dumplings, and two options are open-faced drum dumplings (Shu Mai) and wrapped dumplings (wontons). Join Chef Tess as she guides you step-by-step through creating these delightful dumplings with two different meat and veggie fillings and purchased wrappers. Learn to shape, fill, and cook these tender bites in your own home for a memorable dim sum get-together. She will also share tips for serving, freezing, and reheating. Equipment: A bamboo steamer is a “nice-to-have,” but optional. Several days before class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Hop into spring with some adorable Easter Bunny cookies! You'll love creating these little cuties, whether you're a decorating beginner or just want to expand your royal icing skills. You'll get six cookies, four bags of icing, a goodie bag complete with recipes, and step-by-step instructions to complete your cookies.

What makes a focaccia a focaccia, a stromboli a stromboli, and a calzone a calzone? Discover the answer in this fun-filled cook-along class as we explore the world of unique rolled and stuffed pizzas and marvelous focaccia bread! Learn how to make homemade focaccia bread, a wonderful rolled pizza called a stromboli, and stuffed pizzas known as calzones, all with homemade pizza dough! Personalize your pizzas and focaccia bread with toppings and fillings of your choosing. On the Menu: Stromboli (rolled and filled pizza), calzones (stuffed pizza), wonderful focaccia bread, and an out-of-this-world pizza sauce. Two different types of dough will be used -- one for the pizza options, the other for the focaccia. Equipment Needs: A 9x13" non-stick baking pan or a larger sheet pan for the focaccia bread Additional sheet pans for the stromboli and the calzones A stand mixer is highly recommended to make the dough for both options during the class. Several days before class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

The hallmark of any spring or summer celebration is, undoubtedly, the dessert. Whether you are looking for something memorable to create for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or beyond, look no further. Join Chef Tess as she guides you through creating three exceptional confectionary delights: a classic French Fruit Tart, a version of a Greek Phyllo Pastry Tart called “Bougatsa”, and Cakesicles, a sweet treat that is the latest version of cake-on-a-stick. Equipment: A Cakesicle silicone mold and popsicle sticks. Available at most craft stores, as well as online. Sticks are often included in the kit. A tart pan of any shape with removable bottom is needed for the French Fruit Tart. More details will be included in the ingredient list. Several days before class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Start your summer with some sizzle! Whether you're a beginning or experienced cookie decorator, you'll enjoy cooking up these grill-themed cookies. You'll get six cookies, four bags of royal icing, a goodie bag complete with recipes, and step-by-step instructions to complete your cookies. Master your techniques to make a special set of cookies for Father's Day!

Unleash your creativity in this fun-filled cookie decorating class featuring adorable dog-themed designs! Great for beginners or anyone looking to expand their skills with royal icing, we promise you'll have a pawsitively pawsome time. You'll get 6 cookies, 4 bags of icing, a goodie bag complete with recipes, and step-by-step instructions to complete your cookies.

Discover the timeless craft of sourdough baking in this hands-on beginner class, perfect for anyone eager to learn or refine their breadmaking skills. You'll dive into the essentials of creating delicious, homemade sourdough bread that will become the heart of your kitchen gatherings. In this class, you'll learn to: Mix and measure ingredients to create the perfect dough. Score your dough with precision for beautiful and unique loaves. Care for your sourdough starter, which you’ll take home to continue your baking journey. Your registration fee includes: A sourdough starter to take home and nurture, A glass jar for storing your starter, A bench knife for precise dough handling, A proofing basket to support your dough as it rises, A bread lame for scoring your dough, A cheesecloth towel for your proofing basket, Printed instructions and a recipe guide for easy reference, A spatula and mixing bowl to perfect your technique, and A freshly baked loaf of sourdough to take home, along with the loaf you’ll prepare in class and bake at home. This class is designed for all skill levels and is the perfect opportunity to bring a friend or family member to share in the joy of sourdough baking. Not only will you leave with the skills to create delicious bread, but you’ll also be part of a community that celebrates the beauty of gathering around food. Amelia’s fun and educational approach simplifies the process, ensuring that you’ll leave confident in your ability to bake sourdough that will impress for generations to come. Join us and discover how sourdough can bring people together and create lasting memories.

Learn the art of cookie decorating with a succulent twist! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to royal icing or looking to refine their skills. Each participant will receive six cookies, four bags of icing, a goodie bag with recipes, and step-by-step instructions. Leave class with beautifully piped, plant-inspired treats!

Explore the world of sushi as you create this Japanese delicacy yourself. We'll start by preparing sushi rice, then move to the art of "nigiri-sushi"(hand-molded rice) topped with shrimp, unagi, tamago, ahi tuna, and more. Learn how to prepare "maki-sushi" using a bamboo mat to roll rice with various fillings in and around nori (seaweed sheets). Options and accompaniments include surimi, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, teriyaki chicken, tempura onions, spicy mayo, eel sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce. This class is in partnership with Osseo Community Education and is held at Osseo Middle School, 10223 93rd Avenue N, Maple Grove.

Far out! Take a trip back to the '70s with these "totally groovy" cookies. Whether you're a beginning or experienced cookie decorator, you'll be stoked with the results. You'll get six cookies, four bags of royal icing, a goodie bag complete with recipes, and step-by-step instructions to complete your cookies. Missing this class would be a real bummer!