WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience. Check out what Kirsten's online cooking classes look like here: Farm Fresh Feasts - YouTube Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, contact the Community Services & Rec Office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: Michelle.Hubbard@isd624.org Phone: (651) 653-3121

Join us for a delightful biscotti-making workshop where you'll learn to create over 10 varieties of these crunchy Italian cookies, packed with ingredients like almonds, pistachio nuts, dried fruits, and cinnamon. Perfectly complementing coffee and tea, these treats can be enjoyed plain or drizzled with chocolate. You'll not only get to taste each flavor but also take home approximately 1-2 dozen biscotti to share with family and friends! NOTE A $13 materials/food fee due to the instructor at class. Please bring containers to bring home biscotti

An infamous Korean one-bowl dish, it consists of rice topped with sautéed vegetables, chili paste, and protein, usually beef, topped with a fried egg. We'll go vegetarian-style, using mushrooms in bulgogi. Explore Korean flavors like Gochugaru and Gochujang, the significance of cooking in Korean culture, and plant-based diets.

Healthy, flavorful Buddha bowls are traditionally one-dish meals consisting of grain, colorful vegetables, protein, and various sauces and garnishes. For our Buddha bowl, make the most addictive tofu with a sweet Asian marinade and a spicy Sriracha mayo on top. This gluten- free, vegetarian dish is versatile enough to adapt to any dietary restriction or preference. Discover how good plant-based foods can be!

No need to look any further for restaurant quality Dim Sum than your own kitchen! Dim Sum, loosely translated to “touch the heart”, refers to a Chinese or Cantonese meal consisting of numerous small appetizers or finger foods traditionally enjoyed in restaurants. A dim sum meal therefore is considered a shared dining, social experience that can last for hours. Dim Sum meals often include some sort of dumpling, and two of the most popular dumpling options are open faced drum dumplings called “Shu Mai” and other dumplings called “Wontons”. Join Chef Tess for one of her newest classes where she will guide you in the step-by-step process of creating these delightful restaurant quality Dim Sum dumplings with two different meat and veggie fillings, and store bought wrappers. Learn to shape, fill and cook these tender, light, fluttery bites of deliciousness in your own home for a memorable dim sum get together. Serving, freezing and reheating tips will also be shared. CHEF'S NOTES: Equipment: A bamboo steamer is a “nice to have”, but not necessary. The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes in PDF format. One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home only. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun!

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

In this cooking class, you'll explore a variety of hearty, veggie-packed dishes perfect for diversifying your meals and reducing your meat intake. You'll learn how to prepare delicious risotto with porcini mushrooms, tofu stroganoff, a flavorful garbanzo bean and lentil soup, black-eyed peas with cabbage and cheese, chili with kidney beans and bulgur wheat, a refreshing quinoa salad with bell peppers and olives, and the renowned Napalese Lentil Dahl. Each dish promises to be fulfilling and nutritious, ensuring you leave inspired to incorporate more vegetables into your diet! NOTE A $16 materials/food fee due to the instructor at class. Please bring containers to bring home biscotti