OCTOBER • NOVEMBER • DECEMBER • 2018 CLASS CALENDAR

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TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN TREATSFriday, October 12, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourHalloween is just around the corner and we thought for this family fun we would pull out all the stops as we create a spooky Halloween supper. Bring your favorite little goblin to prepare this fun menu and then play a few Halloween party games. Costumes are welcome but please make sure that you are able to cook in them. Spooky Meatball Sliders, Ghostly Pizza Bagels, Creepy Pasta Salad, Jack O’ Lantern Treats, Purple Potion Punch

THANKFUL FOR OUR FAMILYFriday, November 2, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourEspecially at this time of year we reflect how truly thankful we are for many things. Tonight, we will celebrate how thankful we are for our families as we spend quality time together cooking. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Layered Salad, Ice Cream Sundaes with Homemade Toppings

CHRISTMAS PARTY AND COOKIE BAKINGFriday, December 7, 6:00-8:00pm$20 per person or $60 for family of fourChristmas time is here and it is time to party it up as we bake a few Christmas cookies. We will also make a quick dinner to help keep our energy up as we get started with our baking this Holiday season. What is a party without hot cocoa? Be sure to indulge at our hot cocoa station! Pasta Bake, Holiday Harvest Chowder, Christmas Quesadillas, Pumpkin Spiced Hot Cocoa Cookies, Brown Sugar Crackle Cookies, Polar Express Hot Cocoa Station

These special classes are designed to be fun for the whole family! We will be creating a delicious menu then we will enjoy quality family time as we eat together and play a few games. Please join us for these very special events! *Please note for safety reason only children 4 years of age and older.

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FRIENDLY MONSTER MASH PARTY • $15Instructor: “Miss Ilene”Saturday, October 13,10:00am-12:00pmIt’s monster mash party time! Grab a friend and join us today to make delicious treats and then we will party it up. Haunted Forest Veggie Tray, Monster Pizzas, Gum Drop Spiders, Booo! Berry Party Punch

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD • $15Instructor “Miss Linda”Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-12:00pmKids are always being told not to play with their food but in this class we encourage it. This class is messy, slimy and totally fun and delicious. The possibilities and imagination in cooking class will be endless. You will love the science involved too.Pom Pom Monsters, Edible Slime, Edible Construction Truck, Edible Jewlery

FOOD ON A STICK • $15Instructor: “Miss Linda”Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-12:00pmFood on a stick just tastes better and the best part is there is no need for a fork! It looks fun before it’s even tasted. These tasty treats maybe a little messy but they will be fun to eat!Meatball Sub On A Stick, Loaded Tater Tot Skewers, Banana Split Sticks, Choco Dipped Marshmallow Sticks

ELF ON THE SHELF$15Instructor “Miss Ilene”Saturday, November 17,10:00am-12:00pmHe is back and full of mischief! Let’s celebrate everyone’s favorite elf. Once he enjoys these treats, he’s sure to put in a good word to Santa. Elfin Snowball War! Snack Mix, Fruity Christmas Tree, Mini Christmas Cookies, Santa’s North Pole Cocoa

ORNAMENTS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT • $15Instructor “Miss Linda”Saturday, December 1, 10:00am-12:00pmSome ornaments can be delicious as well as beautiful. We will be making Christmas ornaments that we can eat, as well as making some to share with wildlife to eat. You will be able to take home a birdseed ornament too. Sugar Cookie Ornaments, Stained Glass Cookie Ornament, Birdseed Ornament, Candy Craft Ornament

Kids’ Kitchen

LITTLE CHEFS AGES 4–7 Moms and Dads, feel free to leave the little ones at class in The Cooking School in the hands of our capable teachers and assistants, or stay in the back of the classroom and watch; you choose whatever you and your child are most comfort-able with.

Gifts From the Kitchen$15Instructor “Miss Ilene”Saturday, December 15, 10:00am-12:00pmHomemade gifts are always a treasured and welcome surprise. These gifts will be perfect for teachers, bus drivers, family and friends. Join Miss Ilene today to learn how to make these incredible gifts. Rudolph Pops, Avalanche Brownies, Pink Peppermint Bark, Melted Snowman Cookies

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GRAVEYARD HALLOWEEN PARTY • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, October 5, 6:00-8:00pmCalling all witches and werewolves, ghosts and goblins! Have a ghoulishly good time with these Halloween themed treats…if you dare!!! Graveyard Cake, Mummies On A Stick, Tombstone Veggie Pizza, Spicy Skeleton Stromboli, Blood and Guts Dip

BASIC CAKE DECORATING • $20Instructor: “Miss Therese”Friday, October 19, 6:00-8:00pmTonight, we are focusing on learning the basics in cake decorating. You will get a 4-inch cake to practice your cake decorating on and a cupcake to eat during class. We will learn how to crumb coat, ice with buttercream icing, color icing and use a few tools and pastry tips.

COMFORT FOOD MASH-UPS • $20Instructor: “Miss Marie”Friday, November 9, 6:00-8:00pmSometimes during the cold Winter months you just need a little comfort food. Combine some of your favorite foods into one cozy dish. These recipes will make everyone happy, no matter what they’re craving! Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Bake, Cheeseburger Soup, Philly Cheese Steak Mac and Cheese, Ravioli Nachos

COOKING FOR A CAUSE • $20Instructor “Miss Therese”Friday, November 16, 6:00-8:00pmJoin us for our semi-annual Cooking for a Cause class where we bless some deserving members of the community. We will learn new recipes, enjoy samples of what we have made and have a fun time together. We are returning to Sojourner house to deliver these gifts from the kitchen to Rochester’s homeless women and children. *This class will be using nuts* Cranberry Nut Granola, Chocolate Fudge, Sprinkled Cookie Pops, Lemon Muffins, No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

HOLIDAY TREATS • $20Instructor “Miss Marie”Friday, December 14, 6:00-8:00pmIs your Halloween candy all gone and you don’t want to wait for Santa to fill your stocking with more? Well, this is the class for you! We’ll make our own sweet treats to enjoy during class. Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes, Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies, Very Vanilla Bean Cupcakes, Cherry Kiss Cookies

HOLIDAY CREATIONS • $20Instructor “Miss Therese”Friday, December 21, 6:00-8:00pmWhat a fun class this will be to create delicious holiday treats but make them look like art. Your guests will be amazed when you unveil your masterpieces. Unleash your inner artist! Marshmallow Krispy Trees, Snowy Chocolate Pinecone Snacks, Christmas Light Strawberries, Marshmallow Snowmen, Creative Cupcakes

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$25 for a family of four (making one house)Choose one of the following sessions to create your masterpiece!Saturday, December 8, 2:00-3:30pmSunday, December 9, 2:00-3:30pmJoin us again this year as we create our traditional gingerbread houses. We will be making full-size gingerbread houses with loads of sweet treats to add to our masterpieces. We will have Christmas music playing and even hot cocoa to drink to create a festive atmosphere while you let your creative juices flow.

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HANDS-ON DAYTIME   HEALTHY CLASSESNote - Classes without a symbol are demonstration classes.

HANDS-ON FALL PUMPKIN FAVORITES • $25Instructor: Marie MayfieldThursday, October 18, 7:00-9:00pmPumpkins are for more than carving and flavoring lattes. In fact they are a delicous and vitamin packed Fall fruit. Really it’s a fruit! Enjoy these pumpkin inspired recipes for any meal of the day. Pumpkin and Cheese Filled Manicotti, Pumpkin Spice Bagels, Pumpkin Gnocchi in Sage Butter, Pumpkin Waffles with Orange Walnut Butter, Festive Pumpkin Dip

HANDS-ON UPSIDE DOWN CLASS • $25Instructor: Linda MurrayMonday, October 22, 7:00-9:00pmLife can be upside down and crazy but sometimes we just need to go with it! This hands on class will be a good escape from the everyday crazy upside down life as you try some fun upside down recipes with friends. Take a walk on the wild side! Upside Down Lasagna Bundt Casserole, Upside Down Pizza Casserole, Tuscan Tomato Upside Down Chicken Pies, Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

HOLIDAY CAST IRON SKILLET FAVORITES • $25Instructor: Ilene StellaThursday, November 1, 7:00-9:00pmIlene is back tonight to show us how truly versitle the cast iron pan is. For breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert this tried and true favorite piece of kitchen equipment will help you serve up holiday favorites. Showstopper French Toast, Thanksgiving Retrofit Skillet, Skillet Chicken Alfredo, Holiday Bananas Foster

CHINESE TAKE OUT AT HOME • $25 Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandMonday, October 1, 7:00-9:00pm Make all your favorite take out menu items at home. Chef Therese will show you the secrets of making the delicious Chinese dishes you crave. All you will miss are the cardboard cartons! Chicken Lo Mein, Chinese Orange Chicken, Easy Mongolian Beef, Stir Fried Rice

ME OH MY! HOW WE LOVE PIE! • $25Instructor: Ilene StellaThursday, October 11, 7:00-9:00pmSometimes it IS as easy as pie! Join us tonight as Ilene shares her favorite pie crust recipe and gives us the crust tricks and tips we need to make every pie special! Foolproof Pie Crust, Healthy Hot Pockets, Classic Pumpkin Pie, Bacon Bourbon Pecan Pie, Cherries Jubilee Hand Pies

FALL COMFORT FARE MADE HEALTHYInstructor: Chef Amie LimingFriday, October 12, 11:00am-1:00pm MVP Sponsored Class: MVP Members $15 (MUST call Cheryl Minchella at MVP directly at 585-327-5752 to register and receive discount) Non-MVP Members $25(Please call the Cooking School to register)You will reap the benefits of healthy eating and still feel the pleasures of Fall Comfort foods. You will want to cozy up with these hearty, healthy and delicious recipes.Turkey Pumpkin Chili, Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, Spinach and Lentil Stuffed Shells, Ratatouille

Adult ClassesHEALTHY HOLIDAY DESSERTSInstructor: Chef Amie LimingFriday, November 2, 11:00am-1:00pm MVP Sponsored Class: MVP Members $15 (MUST call Cheryl Minchella at MVP directly at 585-327-5752 to register and receive discount) Non-MVP Members $25(Please call the Cooking School to register)During the holidays it is sometimes difficult to stay on track with healthy eating. Join us for this class as we venture into healthy desserts that won’t leave you feeling guilty and will wow your friends and family for the holidays.Upside Down Apple Gingerbread Cake, Black Bean Brownies, Whole Grain Pumpkin Scones, Creme Anglaise with Fresh Fruit

SLOW COOKER HOLIDAY • $25 Instructor: Marie MayfieldThursday, November 8, 7:00-9:00pmDon’t spend all of your time in the kitchen when you are trying to entertain guests. From sides, sips, desserts and the star of the table enjoy the Holiday season with these easy and festive slow cooker recipes. Cranberry Turkey Breast with Gravy, Savory Sausage Dressing, Cheesy Slow Cooker Corn, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Butterscotch Pecan Bread Pudding, Pear Cider

HANDS-ON HOMEMADE PASTA TWO • $25 Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandMonday, November 12, 7:00-9:00pmOur first class was such a success and garnered much interest that we decided to do another. Homemade pasta without a machine!Spinach Pasta, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Homemade Macaroni, Cavettelli, and Two Unique Sauces

HANDS-ON TINY BITES, LITTLE SOMETHINGS • $25Instructor: Linda MurrayWednesday, November 14, 7:00-9:00pmIn my family you don’t need to be hungry to eat. This is the time for “Little Somethings“. They can be appetizers or snacks and they are fun to make and eat anytime. Some are savory and some are sweet, it may depend on the mood or occasion. Please join us in this fun hands on class making these delightful tiny bites. Loaded Mashed Potato Egg Rolls, Crab and Cheddar Wonton Purses, Gruyere, Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Bites, Tequila Sunrise Cake Pops

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HANDS-ON CHRISTMAS COOKIES $25 PER SESSIONInstructor: Chef Amie LimingThursday, November 29, 7:00-9:00pmFriday, November 30, 2:00-4:00pmSaturday, December 1, 2:00-4:00pmOne of our favorite traditions here at The Cooking School is our Christmas cookie classes. If you have joined us before for these delightful classes you know how much fun they are! We will get our aprons on and get down to business as we create our beautiful cookies to bring home. You will end the evening with a full plate of delicious cookies to get your holiday baking under way. Apricot Kolaches, Pecan Crescent Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Salted Nut Bars, Caramel Chocolate Shortbread

HANDS-ON HOT CHOCOLATE DESSERTS$25 Instructor: Marie MayfieldWednesday, December 5, 7:00-9:00pmLet’s take our favorite Winter drink and create chocolate dessert recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth! Plus, we’ll savor some homemade hot chocolate to end class. Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow Souffles, Hot Cocoa Cupcakes, Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Orange Scented Hot Cocoa Cream Puffs, Truffle Hot Chocolate

HANDS-ON OH CHRISTMAS TREE$25 Instructor: Linda MurrayThursday, December 6, 7:00-9:00pmThe Christmas tree is a tradition and so are gatherings with family and friends at this time of year. So gather your friends and family and join us in making some Christmas tree themed foods. Not only will we be preparing delicious holiday food but we will also share excellent Christmas party ideas. The best part is that we do the clean up!Christmas Tree Nutella Pie, Christmas Tree Pizza Bombs, Christmas Tree Cheese Ball, Cupcake Christmas Tree

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While booking your event, you will have your choice from select cooking school team building event menus. At the event your team will be given the tools, ingredients and instructions they will need to complete the food preparation and cooking tasks. When the cooking is finished your team will sit down and enjoy “the fruits of your labor”– a nice tasting/lunch.

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HANDS-ON GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN • $25Instructor: Ilene Stella Thursday, December 13, 7:00-9:00pmA gift from the kitchen is a gift made with love! Come prepared to learn how to make these four great gifts and take one of each home to give or share.Dry Chimichurri Rub, Holiday Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles, Almond Ambrosia Macaroons, Chocolate Oreo Pops

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY • $25Instructor: Chef Therese BertrandMonday, December 17, 7:00-9:00pmWhether you are hosting a get together or bringing appetizers to a party it is always so hard to decide what to make. Tonight, Chef Therese will share with you recipes that will WOW your guests and leave them wanting more.Onion and Fig Jam Crostini with Brie and Proscuitto, Chicken Tikka masala with Homemade Naan, Philly Steak Cheesy Bread, Bake Feta with Olives and Lemons

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Instructor: Chef Amie LimingThursday, November 29, 7:00-9:00pmFriday, November 30, 2:00-4:00pmSaturday, December 1, 2:00-4:00pm$25 per session

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One of our favorite traditions here at The Cooking School is our Christmas cookie classes. If you have joined us before for these delightful classes you know how much fun they are! We will get our aprons on and get down to business as we create our beautiful cookies to bring home. You will end the evening with a plate of delicious cookies to get your holiday baking under way.

Apricot Kolaches, Pecan Crescent Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Salted Nut Bars, Caramel Chocolate Shortbread

TOPS Cooking School has flexible part time assistant positions open in our Rochester Cooking School. Candidates must be available some days, early

evenings and weekends. Food prep/service experience is a plus.

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