WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Savor the flavors of Brazil with Chef Mimi's Coconut Chicken with steamed veggie or rice recipe! This creamy and aromatic dish combines tender chicken, rich coconut milk, and nutty peanut butter, served with a hint of spice and fresh cilantro. Perfect over rice or steamed veggies. Sign up and taste the tropical twist! Students 15-17 must register with an adult. NOTES: Bring containers for left overs. There is a $20/pair supply fee.

Cake pops made easy! Together we will master the art of these mini desserts and create fun, edible art. Students 10-17 must be accompanied by an adult. All food supplies are included in the class fee.

Indulge yourselves in this popular Chicken Pad Thai cooking class, whose name means “Thai stir-fry". Build an authentic Pad Thai sauce with the diverse flavor profile of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. Perfect for your next family dinner or entertaining. You will wow your friends and family with your new found signature dish! Hands-on class with samples provided. IMPORTANT: We use peanuts in this class. NOTES: Bring containers for left overs. There is a $20/pair supply fee.

Kolaches are Czechoslovakian pastries, made of a yeast dough traditionally filled with fruit mixtures such as apricot, cottage cheese, poppy seed or prune. Kolaches are an egg-rich, slightly sweet yeast dough shaped into small rounds, square "tied packages" or filled turnovers. In class you will make a variety of kolaches and sample these tasty treats. Also, plan to take an assortment home to share with family, friends or freeze them! Leave class with many different recipes, tips and techniques to master this Old World delicacy! NOTE: There is a $15 supply fee due at class. Bring a lunch if you want!!

Explore the delicious flavors and techniques of authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine in this class with instructor Mimi Selam. With approachable techniques you can replicate at home, you’ll learn to cook dishes with a variety of fresh ingredients and flavors, from light and mild to sizzling plates packed with exotic spices. Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine is also famous for flavorful vegetarian dishes that can be enjoyed by meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! Both vegetarian and meat-based recipes will be available at class. NOTE: There is a $20 materials/food fee due to the instructor at class. Be sure to bring containers to class to take home leftovers

Join us for an engaging and informative cooking class about Healthy Cooking for 1 or 2 with Toni Swanson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood. This class is perfect for anyone looking to prepare delicious and nutritious meals. Toni will guide you through the essentials of healthy eating and provide practical tips for cooking with a live demonstration, food sampling, and Q&A session where you can ask all your nutrition/cooking questions. You’ll also receive valuable resources, including meal planning ideas, easy-to-follow recipes, and a virtual grocery store tour to help simplify your shopping experience. Whether you're a beginner or simply looking for new meal ideas, this class will provide the tools and inspiration to make healthy cooking both fun and manageable. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a professional and improve your cooking skills! *White Bear Area Senior Center Members: Call to register and receive a discount at 651-653-3121

Learn how to bake Krumkakes, the delicious and rich rolled Norwegian cookie, Italian Pizzelles, crisp and light anise or vanilla flavored cookies, almond Swedish Sandbakkelse, cookies cooked in tiny tins to resemble tarts, and Rosettes, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! NOTE: $15 in class supply fee due to instructor Bring containers to bring your creations safely home.

Learn how to master the tricky French pastry dough used in such delicacies as eclairs and cream puffs--the famous Pate a Choux! This dough is "cooked" on the stove, piped onto a baking sheet, and baked to a golden perfection and will make you the hit of your next party! This class is hands on and you will take your creations home to show off to your loved ones. Please bring an apron and a to-go container. Class fee includes all cooking ingredients and instructor time.

Learn how to master the perfect scone using some of our favorite fall flavors: cranberry-orange and pumpkin spice. Soft and crumbly, you won’t believe how easy it is to create these at home. Your morning coffee will never be the same. Please bring an apron and a to-go container. Class fee includes all cooking ingredients and instructor time.