Community Recreation Classes

309-681-2854

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COOKING CLASSES

Simply Seafood

As always, seafood is one of our most popular classes.  Join Nafis Jaliwala as she will definitely add to your favorite seafood recipes!  Tonight’s menu will be:  Salmon Cakes with Ginger Aioli; Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup scented with Lemongrass and Fresh Herbs; Saffron Citrus Chili Fish (a lightly sautéed fish with fragrant saffron citrus sauce - a Moroccan delight); Braised Cod in Wine over a bed of Fresh Fennel and Herbs and Julienne Vegetables; Couscous Salad with Pickled Onions, Crispy Vegetables, Scallions and Pine Nuts; and Pineapple Ginger Upside Down Cake with Run Whipped Cream.  You can splurge after this refreshing light meal!

        Location: The Bronze Frog

        Age: 18+        Min/Max: 5-10

        Fee-R/NR: $35/$40

Code

Day-Date

Time

35012

Tu:4/22

6:00-9:00pm

 

Kentucky Derby Celebration

Put on your fanciest hat and join us as we celebrate the Southern culinary traditions that accompany the ‘Run for the Roses.’  Join Sally Davis and Lynda Detmers for a great time and guaranteed fabulous recipes!

        Location: The Bronze Frog

        Age: 18+        Min/Max: 5-10

        Fee-R/NR: $35/$40  

Code

Day-Date

Time

35013

W:4/30

6:00-9:00pm

 

 

NEW! Scene Stealing Sides

If you are looking for the perfect side dish, try some of Carol Moore’s beloved favorites.  They are sure to please!  Join us for Baked Sauerkraut (a really good dish with pork), Barbecue Green Beans, Santa Fe Potato Cakes, Blue Cheese Potatoes, Singapore Slaw, and Baked Fruit.  Carol will also be giving some additional recipes to take home!

        Location: The Bronze Frog                                        Age: 18+                Min/Max: 5-10

        Fee-R/NR: $35/$40  

Code

Day-Date

Time

35581

M:5/5

6:00pm-9:00pm

 

NEW! Celebrate Spring

What a perfect time of year to add great new salad recipes to your collection! These will be perfect dishes for upcoming Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and summer get-togethers.  Chef Gretchen Norton will be preparing Molded Tuna Salad, a fabulous Hot Chicken Salad (learn her secret), Vietnamese Couscous Salad, Mixed Greens with Orange Port Dressing, Orange Rolls and a fabulous Frozen Margarita Pie! 

        Location: The Bronze Frog                                        Age: 18+                Min/Max: 5-10

        Fee-R/NR: $35/$40 

Code

Day-Date

Time

35582

Tu:5/6

6:00pm-9:00pm

 

Grillin’ Seafood

This class previously sold out, and we’ve had requests to offer it again! Eat healthy this summer with some fun seafood grilling recipes.  Tonight, Chef Kevin Roecker will be grilling Lemon-Rosemary Glazed Shrimp Kebabs, Tequila-Lime Swordfish, Five Spice Crusted Tuna, ‘Smoked’ Scallops and Grilled Salmon Tacos!  Don’t wait too long to reserve your spot!

        Location: The Bronze Frog                                        Age: 18+                Min/Max: 5-10

        Fee-R/NR: $35/$40  

Code

Day-Date

Time

35583

Tu:5/13

6:00pm-9:00pm

 

Baking with the B.O.S.S.

The Cookie Shack has a basic baking class for kids.  This class will be held every Saturday for children grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.  They will teach the following during these sessions:  Recognizing what baking supplies and ingredients are needed, how to read recipes, and how to sift dry ingredients.  Children will make their own cookies from a recipe and decorate their own cakes.  After completion of the class, the children will receive a certificate, a grab bag with measuring cups and spoons, recipe cards, apron, and Cookie Shack coupons.

        Location: The Cookie Shack                                     

       Age: 5 - 12            Min/Max: 3-10

        Fee-R/NR: $27/$33  

Code

Day-Date

Time

35858

Sa:5/31

1:00pm-3:00pm

35859

Sa:6/7

1:00pm-3:00pm

35860

Sa:6/21

1:00pm-3:00pm

35861

Sa:7/12

1:00pm-3:00pm

35862

Sa:7/26

1:00pm-3:00pm

35863

Sa:8/9

1:00pm-3:00pm

35864

Sa:8/23

1:00pm-3:00pm

35865

Sa:9/13

1:00pm-3:00pm

 

Decorate Your Own Cookies

Top some cookies with sweet pizzazz at this convenient workshop.  The Cookie Shack will provide a half dozen fresh-baked cookies per participant and a wide array of frostings, candies, and other decorations that will make your cookies unique – and delicious!  You will receive some tips and tricks, but can decorate your treats any way you’d like.  You will take your masterpieces home with you at the end of class and get to leave the mess behind.  This is a great activity for youth groups or families.   You can participate in this course at any time; just register with us and then call The Cookie Shack at 682-8171  to schedule a time.

        Location: The Cookie Shack

        Age: 5+          Min/Max: 3-15

Code

Day-Date

Fee-R/NR

35896

call

$25/$30

  Classes at the Cookie Shack are perfect treats for a birthday party.  For more information, please call or stop by. 

   

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