ISD 728 Community Education

Tess is taking her popular Air Fryer Hype Copycat KFC® class to the next level! Are you curious about air fryers or looking to expand your recipe repertoire beyond fries and frozen foods? Whether you're a seasoned air fryer user or considering your first purchase, this class is for you! Join Chef Tess for an elevated air fryer experience and explore new family-favorite party dishes, including her mouth-watering Copycat KFC®, from-scratch air fryer doughnuts, pizza, and burgers! Enjoy a fun, interactive, virtual cook-along class with tips that take the 'air fryer hype' to new heights! On the Menu: Participants will be invited to join in the fun and create the Copycat KFC®, & air fryer yeasted glazed Doughnuts. The instructor will also demonstrate how to make her amazing air fryer pizza, burgers, and egg rolls! Tips for freezing the pizza, and egg rolls to stock your freezer will also be shared! Equipment Needs: Air fryer. A stand-mixer is recommended for making two different types of dough. If a stand mixer is not available, dough can be made by hand. More information will be provided in the ingredient list email. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. Before the class, an email with the list of ingredients and class login details will be sent to allow for shopping and preparation. After the class, you will receive an email with all class recipes presented in a professionally produced printable packet.

Baklava is a traditional Greek layered dessert pastry made with filo, chopped nuts, and a few secret ingredients, then bathed in dreamy syrup. On the other hand, spanakopita is a Greek savory pastry consisting of delicate sheets of filo pastry wrapped around a filling of spinach, cheese, and other secret ingredients. Chef Tess will guide you through creating Baklava Rolls, her version of baklava, and her spanakopita triangles. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of 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.

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!

Have some fun participating in this cook-along experience as you learn how to make your own homemade Classic Pierogi, and wonderful Sweet Berry Pierogi with 2 types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also be learning how to cook and freeze these little dumplings, so that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. This class has been so popular; it has even been featured in the American Polish Journal! The week of 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.

Homemade sweets and treats are always wonderful around the holidays and throughout the year as well. Add two wonderful treats to your holiday celebration as you learn to create freshly baked homemade Copycat Cinnabon® Cinnamon Rolls, and the VIRAL Dubai Chocolate bars with made from scratch Kadaifi (shredded phyllo)! Make them for your family for a memorable holiday breakfast or wrap them up with bows and gift them to those you hold dear. After keeping her Copycat Cinnabon® (Cinnamon Roll) recipe a secret for MANY years, Tess has decided to share it EXCLUSIVELY to those that register for this class! She has often been told that her rolls are considered BETTER than actual Cinnabon® rolls. You will love these billowy, warm, luscious, gooey, rolls topped with cream cheese frosting that is out-of-this-world-delicious. In addition, NEW to her Holiday Dessert class offerings, her version of the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar! Tess takes the experience to the next level teaching participants how to create their own Kadaifi (shredded phyllo) from SCRATCH costing PENNIES, and her from-scratch version of pistachio cream filling for the chocolate bars! Equipment needs: A 1” deep silicone Dubai Chocolate Bar mold is needed to create the chocolate bar. The bars can be made with simple melted chocolate. However if a longer lasting shiny finish is preferred, tempering the chocolate is beneficial. If participants wish to temper the chocolate, an instant read kitchen thermometer is needed. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of 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.

Dim Sum is a Chinese or Cantonese meal consisting of numerous small appetizers or finger foods traditionally enjoyed in restaurants. The shared dining and social experience can last for hours! Dim Sum often includes luscious and billowy soft Stuffed Steamed Buns. Join Tess as she guides you through the step-by-step process of creating stuffed steamed buns from scratch. You will make two fillings for the buns -- a sweet and savory Chinese BBQ chicken filling, and a rich, flavor-packed Asian vegetarian filling. A bamboo steamer is helpful, but not required. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of 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 word "bao" is derived from the word "baozi" which means "to wrap" in Mandarin. Bao buns are often described as steamed pillows and are becoming increasingly popular in North America. Discover how to create delicious steamed bao buns to wrap a fantastic filling of Korean bulgogi BBQ chicken. Everything from the bao buns to the filling and pickled veggies will be made from scratch in a guided step-by-step fashion, making for a fun and memorable experience. A bamboo steamer is helpful, but not required. A stand mixer is highly recommended. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of 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.

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.

Get your chopsticks ready! Really good Chinese take-out food is often hard to find. In this Master Class, discover how to create a wonderful "better-than-take-out" Chinese meal in your own kitchen! Although most Chinese items are fried, this class will also provide healthier options for cooking. The recipes include fried rice, orange chicken, General Tso's Chicken, veggie or chicken egg rolls, and chicken or pork lo mein. Cook along with the first four dishes, then watch a demonstration for the lo mein. Prep work is required before the start of class for those who choose to cook along. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. Once this information is sent, no refunds will be issued. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class.

Many agree that the joy of eating freshly-made pizza can rarely be surpassed, but there is so much more to pizza than just toppings and cheese! There is more than one type of dough and more than one type of pizza; discovering a favorite is a neverending journey! Take the first steps in this Master Class with Tess, who is known as the "Pizzaioli" of her family. Tess will guide you through the intricacies of crafting a gourmet Neapolita-style pizza using her tested Principles of Pizza Making. In your prep packet, you'll receive the information needed to prepare the pizza starter, called a "poolish," the night before class starts. During the class, Tess will cover the do's and don'ts of pizza sauce-making, different types of flour, dough hydration, appliances and equipment, and so much more! Equipment needs: A pizza stone or pizza steal is very highly recommended for more authentic and effective baking of the pizza. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. Once this information is shared, no refunds will be issued. A few days after the class, participants will receive an all-inclusive and extensive packet with all recipes and information shared during the class.

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!

Step into a sweet winter wonderland in this joyful holiday cookie workshop cook-along experience led by instructor, Tess. Learn to create FOUR amazing gourmet cookies from scratch using two types of dough, using Tess’ original recipes. The only requirement is being able to keep the recipes secret! First up, MONSTER COOKIE DOUGH will be used to craft two DIFFERENT types of Monster Cookies, one of which actually looks like the beloved Cookie Monster. The other dough is more classic, albeit moist, delicious, and decadent. They are MASSIVE, colorful, chewy, and loaded with festive mix-ins that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Next, an out of this world dough will be created using a recipe Tess has never shared before that uses very unconventional mixing techniques. The dough will be used to create the ultimate bakery NYC-Style stuffed cookies filled with dreamy, indulgent centers like cheesecake, and fudgy brownie. Cookies will then be created using unconventional shaping and baking techniques! Tess will also demonstrate how to stuff cookies with the Viral Dubai Chocolate, and how to create her version of a most delicious Apple Crumble Stuffed NYC-style cookie. Equipment: Stand mixer is required. Hand mixers do not have enough power to mix the dough. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class.

Warm, delicious, satisfying soups are a welcome treat for dinner any time of year! Enjoy this virtual cook-along class and expand your family's soup rotation and culinary repertoire. The menu includes Chef Tess' copycat version of the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana, her version of Italian Wedding Meatball Soup, and homemade baguettes. Choose one soup for your cook-along and watch a demonstration of the other, or choose to make both! Both soups go perfectly with the amazing made-from-scratch baguettes. Tess will make one soup in the Instant Pot, and the other on the stovetop using a soup pot, providing step-by-step instructions for both cooking options. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. The week of 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.