17 Delicious Cooking Classes to Take in Edmonton this January
Do you want to improve your cooking skills in the new year? Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you'll find a class that's perfect for you. So why not resolve to learn something new in the kitchen and sign up for a cooking class in Edmonton? You'll have fun, expand your culinary horizons, and impress your friends and family with your new skills. This January we have 17 classes you can grab tickets to and expand you culinary skills.
Essential Knife Skills Jan 7th
During your class, we’ll be focusing on the following basic skills: slicing and chopping onions and shallots; puréeing garlic; tomato concassé; chiffonade of leafy herbs; how to dice, slice and julienne vegetables; peeling round fruits; and segmenting citrus fruits.This class will arm you with the knowledge and skills required to wield your knives with greater confidence and finesse on your own.
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How To: Make Sushi Jan 17th
Let the good time’s roll with NAITSA and NAIT’s Culinary Team as we bring you along to make one of Japan’s tastiest delicacies… SUSHI! In this class you'll learn how to properly prepare, arrange, and roll sushi. You'll create a few different varieties, and better yet, have some to take home!
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Calzone Jan 8th
Join this in-person class on how to make Calzone and you'll learn to make your own dough from scratch, together with a Mushroom & Swiss Chard filling, spiced Sausage Meat, and an Arrabiata Sauce for dipping.
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Scratch-Made Italian Classics Jan 22th
Phenomenal food and incredible company await you at the chef's table! Join Cozymeal’s upcoming cooking class Join “Scratch-Made Italian Classics” with Chef Najib for an intimate 2.5-hour culinary experience and 3-course meal.
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A Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Experience Jan 22th
Cooking, Community, Culture! Join Secret ingredient Yeg for a cooking experience led by a local home cook sharing her secret ingredients from the Caribbean! Classes are led exclusively by women that are skilled in preparing food connected to their culture and heritage- family recipes passed down for generations or their own unique and delicious creations.
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Vegetarian White Bean Stew Jan 18th
Learn to make a delicious vegetarian white bean stew that is hearty, smokey and packed with your favourite vegetables. These class are provide by the Edmonton Public Library.
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Hand Pulled Noodles Jan 11th
Learn how to make Biang Biang (Hand-Pulled) Noodles in this class with Mai Nguyen. Popularized by Xi'an Famous Foods in New York, hand-pulled noodles are made with a wheat flour dough that is cut into strips then pulled into long noodles.
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Plant-Based Cooking Class Jan 15th
Want to learn more about plant-based foods? This is your chance to find out what all the fuss is about! This free class will give you the opportunity to taste and learn about plant-based foods, so you can decide if this is a lifestyle that interests you. Don't miss this chance to discover something new and make an informed decision about incorporating plant-based foods into your diet.
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Rustic New American Fare Jan 23rd
Rustic New American Fare refers to a style of cuisine that combines classic American flavors and ingredients with a rustic, home-style cooking approach. This type of food is typically hearty and comforting, with dishes that are inspired by traditional American recipes but with a modern twist.
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The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Jan 26th
Tired of combing the internet for that perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? The chefs have a thoroughly tested recipe that's a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Join them for a go back to basics with this perfectly balanced chocolate chip cookie. In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. To reduce waste, please bring a carryout container. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
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Risotto & Arancini Jan 19th
Join Get Cooking for a hands on class on how to make Risotto and Arancini, and you'll learn how to make your own lovingly stirred and perfectly al dente Risotto. As we stir, we'll discuss the types of rice to use, and how to adapt the flavour of your Risotto easily.
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Kitchen Skills Series: All Things Pastry Jan 27 & 28th
In this class we will work to make sweet and savoury shortcrust pastry (think quiche!), sweet and savoury basic pastry (think apple pie!), sweet and savoury choux pastry (think eclairs!), as well as rough puff and puff pastry. We will also use each type of pastry in both a sweet and savoury way. Each student will go home with a pie plate, a batch of basic pastry, and a batch of puff pastry for their freezer.
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Canadian East Coast Jan 17th
The East Coast is known for its seafood, particularly lobster and oysters, which are abundant in the region's coastal waters. Other common ingredients in East Coast cuisine include potatoes, root vegetables, and game meats like moose and caribou. Sorrentino’s leads you down a tasting menu of all things East coast in the class.
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Sourdough Basics Jan 21st
Join Owen Petervine for his ever popular class on sourdough basics, and you'll learn to make your own loaf of sourdough, choosing the flour combination of your choice, then you'll take your prepared loaf home with you to bake.
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Gourmet Series: Discovering The Ancient Flavour of Toscana Jan 28th
One of the most distinctive features of Toscana cuisine is its use of high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. The region is known for its olive oil, which is considered some of the best in the world, as well as its cheeses, meats, and fresh produce. Toscana is also home to a number of famous wine-producing regions, including Chianti and Montepulciano, and the region's wines are highly prized for their depth of flavor and complexity.
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Kitchen Skills Series: All Things Dairy Jan 13 & 14
Join Alex Pulwicki in the kitchen to learn about cheese making. You will chat about good dairy – what that means, where to source it and why it’s important not only in cheese-making but across the board! The class will start prepping our cheese Friday evening and finish things Saturday. Included in this class is dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and an in-depth recipe pack.
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Steak House Faves. A Date Night Cooking Class Jan 20th
Join Get Cooking for a night of Steak House favourites, and you'll start the night with our deliciously cheesey Hot Crab Dip. Next up is a Wedge Salad of iceberg lettuce with a blue cheese dressing, followed by steak of course! They will teach you how to cast iron sear and butter baste your Steaks, then we'll finish them with a Green Peppercorn Pan sauce, and Homemade Fries.
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