Get the whole family together and experience the satisfaction of creating dishes filled with love and tradition. Mediterranean flavors are sure to awaken your taste buds this spring.
Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
Lamb Gyros with Cucumber Yogurt Spread (Tzatziki)
Greek Fried Dough with Honey and Pistachios (Loukoumades)
With the Popeye’s chicken craze making headlines this year, it’s time to learn how to make the perfect fried chicken sandwich at home. There is nothing quite like a competition to add excitement to the class. Learn the basics for making a fried chicken sandwich and various accompaniments for it. Then, it’s your turn to impress the judges with your version of the best chicken sandwich!
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Homemade Condiments (slaw, pickles, mayo)
Apple Pie With Salted Caramel Swirl Vanilla Ice Cream
We all have our go-to dishes to make at home – but have you ever made them gourmet? Learn how to take the classics to the next level with tips and tricks from Michelle!
Pea Soup with Lobster and Truffle
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Apple Butter
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
Spiced Pear Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Join Michelle as she guides you through her absolute favorite meal. Vietnamese classics combine bold flavors of salty, sour, and sweet with assertive textures of crispy and soft to create the perfect cuisine. Let’s experience the flavor sensation together!
Crispy spring rolls (Cha Gio)
Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles (Bun Cha)
Cucumber Salad
Vietnamese Iced Coffee Ice Cream
Forget waiting in line for brunch or having to leave the house for the most important meal of the day! Learn how to prepare the coziest breakfast at home with tips and tricks from Michelle!
Crab Cake Benedict
Lemon Ricotta Dutch Baby
Breakfast Potatoes
Let’s take a culinary adventure down South, to the great state of Louisiana. The cuisine features low and slow cooking with the finest ingredients the bayou has to offer. Let’s get ready for Mardi Gras!
Shrimp Boil
Muffuletta Sandwich
Braised Collard Greens with Ham
Pralines
Host a no-fuss get together with elegant finger foods. Whether they’re passed or buffet style, your guests will be able to enjoy mingling with no interruptions with this foolproof menu..
Menu:
Crab Balls with Lemon
Lamb Chop Lollipops with Peanut Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Spiced Salmon Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce
Assorted Truffles
Let’s get funky in the kitchen and fuse together traditional dishes from countries around the world.
Menu:
Carnitas Taco Bao (Steam Buns);
Sloppy Bulgogi Sliders
Bahn Mi Summer Rolls
Cheesecake Brownies
Impress your guests with a culinary evening to remember. Michelle will teach you tips and tricks for prepping ahead of time so that you can delight your guests and enjoy the evening at the same time.
Menu:
Mini MD Crab Cakes Kissed with Lemon
Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Seeds and Crème Fraiche
Beef Wellington with Red Wine Reduction
Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
It’s time to dust off your rice cooker or steamer baskets and embrace the art of steamed cuisine. From potatoes to salmon, you’ll be astonished at how tasty steamed food can be.
Menu:
Vegetable Dumplings
Soy Glazed Salmon
Toasted Sesame Jasmine Rice
Simple Sweet Potatoes
Coconut Custard
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! Join Michelle as she walks you through some tried and true recipes that are complete Keto (no sugar and super low carb)
Menu:
Fried Goat Cheese Fritters
Butter Chicken
Garlic Naan
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes
Revamp the comfort classics with a healthy twist without compromising the flavor! There’s no reason you can’t indulge in the classics while watching your waistline.
Menu:
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
No-Butter Butter Chicken
Parsnip Shepherd’s Pie
Black Bean Brownies
We all know the saying . . . “you eat with your eyes first” . . . right? Hang out with Michelle as she teaches you the art of plating a visually stunning meal, without all the gadgets or frills!
Summer Corn Bisque with Lobster;
Farmer’s Market Salad with Edible Flowers and Herb Vinaigrette;
Medallion of Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots, Mushrooms, and Bordelaise Sauce; Molten Lava Cake with Raspberry Coulis
Meal prep can be intimidating, especially on the last day of the weekend. But have no fear! Michelle will teach you how to make quick and delicious staples that can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner all week!
On-the-go Omelets and Breakfast Burritos;
Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken;
Sheet-Pan Roasted Veggies;
Mix and Match Salad Dressings;
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
Michelle is an expert at throwing parties without getting stuck in the kitchen. Learn how to host a party that’s fun for everyone – including the host!
Lamb Chop Pops with Peanut Sauce;
Mini Crab Cakes with Grilled Corn Relish;
Melon and Baby Mozzarella Skewers with Basil Oil;
Rosemary Ham and Gruyere Palmiers;
Dad’s Cocktail Meatballs;
Seasonal Hand Pies
Come celebrate the beauty of this seasonal summer fruit – the tomato! Michelle keeps it simple and delicious, while honoring the magic of all things tomato.
Fresh Tomato Gazpacho Shooters;
The Ultimate Tomato Salad;
Fancy BLT’s;
Fire Roasted Heirloom Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti;
Parmesan Pound Cake with Tomato-Basil Syrup
It’s beach season, people! Let’s lighten things up with fresh, seasonal cuisine to keep your confidence high while you’re having fun in the sun!
Grilled Salmon Kebobs with Lemon Yogurt;
Lobster Cobb Salad/Tuna Nicoise Salad;
Cauliflower Shrimp “Fried Rice;”
Mango Frozen Yogurt
What’s better than a burger bash on a hot summer night? Learn how to make homemade condiments with zing, side dishes to please the masses, and a juicy burger stuffed with cheese built the way you like it best!
Build Your Own Juicy Lucy (all beef patties stuffed with cheese topped with all the fixin’s); Creamy Cucumber and Onion Slaw;
Summer’s Bounty Pasta Salad;
Mexican Corn on the Cob;
Seasonal Sorbet Popsicles
Forget the fried chicken – Michelle will teach you tasty tips and tricks for packing a five-star picnic to suit every palate.
Roasted Shrimp and Orzo Salad;
Watermelon and Feta Salad Skewers;
Antipasti Skewers;
Sweet and Savory Roasted Nuts;
Greek Panzanella;
Salted Chocolate Chip Shortbread
“You’re in Paris now, baby. My town.” Chef Remy might have had “rattitude” in the movie, but Michelle will show you simple and easy techniques to create Chef Remy’s masterpieces!!
Roasted Mushroom Tart with Gruyere and Rosemary;
Classic French Omelettes with Herbs;
Remy’s Ratatouille;
Nutella Crepes
Taco bout a party – it’s time for Tex-Mex! Learn how to create some of your favorite date night dishes at home, while highlighting this fascinating cuisine.
Real Deal Queso Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips;
Steak Fajitas with Guacamole and Refried Beans;
Chicken Puffy Tacos;
Fried Ice Cream with Tres Leches
What’s wrong with kickin’ it old school? Some dishes never go out of style but benefit from an updated look to keep them current. Share some of Michelle’s favorite traditional dishes as she teaches you how to put a modern twist on timeless recipes.
Béarnaise Deviled Eggs with Caviar;
French Onion Soup;
Mini Beef Wellington;
French Green Beans;
Vanilla Bean Soufflé
With a little luck of the Irish, we’ll create some traditional Irish cuisine that’s fit for any leprechaun! Maybe we’ll find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Irish Soda Bread with Honey Butter;
Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash;
Individual Shepherd’s Pie;
Shamrock Shakes!
Take a virtual tour of Mediterranean ports to sample the best Greek, Turkish, and Middle-Eastern meze. These Mediterranean finger foods will be your go-to for party platters all season and keep your guests coming back for more! Getaway with Michelle as we create a meal fit for the (Greek) Gods.
Chickpea Spread (Hummus);
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades);
Cucumber Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki);
Herb and Ancient Grain Salad (Tabbouleh);
Roasted Eggplant Dip (Babaganoush);
Flaming Cheese (Saganaki);
Baklava
Fall is the time for cozy-ing up near the fireplace, throwing on a comfy sweater and creating warm and comforting meals for yourself and your family. Michelle will teach you how to create the most delicious comfort classics without all the fuss, so that you can relax while the oven does all the work.
Creamy Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Guinness Beef Stew Topped with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Whole Roasted Chicken with Gravy
Warm Apple Pie
Is there anything more comforting than the Italian layered favorite - lasagna? Michelle will guide you through creating three different versions, including one for dessert, so you’ll be ready to stock your freezer with crowd pleasers for the coming winter months!
Classic Beef and Italian Sausage Lasagna with Tomato Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
S’mores Dessert Lasagna
Are you ready for an epic meal fit for a king? Chef Pete and Michelle will be cooking in concert with a special guest to commentate. “A lord must learn that sometimes words can accomplish what a chef’s knife can!”
Mini Pork Pies
Onion Tart with Bacon, Local Honey, and Fresh Thyme
Roast Beef with Roasted Winter Root Vegetables and Gravy
Aromatic Bread with Coriander and Fennel
Lemon Tea Cake with Blueberry and Red Wine Sauce
There’s something to be said about the art of creating a perfect sandwich. It’s an American staple and the options are endless. Join Michelle as she teaches you the importance of condiments, texture, and bread variety for crafting the perfect portable palate pleaser.
Classic Grilled Cheese // You choose the fixin's
Shaved Roast Beef Sandwich // Horseradish Cream Sauce / Melted Cheddar / Onion Roll
New England Style Lobster Roll // Buttered Brioche
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich
It’s SUNDAY FUNDAY! Join Michelle as you learn how to create some impressive, but surprisingly simple brunch favorites. Bring your besties and indulge in a brunch you can cook for yourself – don’t forget the mimosas!
Gruyere, Spinach, and Potato Frittata
Eggs Benedict with Mini Crab Cakes
Dutch Baby Pancake with Seasonal Fruit
Bacon Roses
It’s a real drag having a desk job, isn’t it? There is nothing Michelle looks forward to more, during the workweek, than lunchtime! Michelle will teach you how to meal prep in just a few hours to create a week’s worth of nutritious, delicious, desk lunches that keep you feeling good, while keeping your wallet full for the weekend!
Michelle’s Grilled Lemon Chicken
No-Mayo Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Granola and Seasonal Fruit
