Cooking Themes

Our cooking themes are the basis for our Cooking Class menus. Those themes below that have a guest chef are on those days only. The COOKING THEMES are available on the dates mentioned. Go to the COOKING CLASSES page to learn about how our themed schedules classes work, and visit the PRIVATE GROUP CLASSES for all the details on how to create that special event for a group of friends. For Private Classes you get to choose the Cooking Theme of your choice!

Menus change weekly, depending on the season and availability of farm produce. The dishes are just suggestions of what might be prepared in the class. We will make all efforts to adapt recipes for Dietary restrictions when possible. Please make a note when filling out the booking form.

French Bistro Classics

2026- Nov. 7, 2027-Mar. 6, June 19, Sept. 18

Think Paris Bistro....small plates to start....house "table d'hote".....fresh from the local market. Learn some classics like Leeks Vinaigrette, Chicken Blanquette, or Coq au Vin and maybe a new twist on Tarte Tatin and Palmiers. Bon Appetit.

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Perfect Stuffed Pasta

2027- Mar.13, May 1, Oct 2

Dreaming how to make "light as a feather pasta" perfectly stuffed with ricotta, caramelized vegetables or other delights? Stuffed pasta will be paired with simple, yet delicious sauces like brown butter sage, tomato or classic bolognese. Learn how to make the best pasta and never buy store bought again!

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Dinner with Julia Child

2027- Feb 13, Apr. 10, May 8, July 3, Aug 7, Oct.30

Inspire your guests with the delights of a classic French meal. We keep it simple to execute but it looks and tastes like 5 stars! Dishes could include Chevre Mushrooms, Coquilles Saint Jacques, Ratatouille, Chicken Ballotine with Potato Gratin cups, and French Apple Tarte for dessert. Note; February 13th is a special Luxe French Dinner for Two in celebration of Valentine's Day.

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Mediterranean Table

2027- Feb. 27, Apr. 24, Aug. 21

Think Spanokopita, Tabbouleh, Harissa, Lemon Garlic Hummus and more! Mains could include Beef Kofta or Stuffed Chicken feta & lemon bundles, Armenian pilaf or Israeli Couscous. Create delicious Baklava made with maple syrup or perhaps an almond orange cake. Fresh herbs & pure flavours are key to this healthy, colourful cuisine.

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Taste of Tuscany

2027- Feb 20, Apr. 3, May 29, July 24, Sept. 11, Nov. 13

Capture the Tuscan dishes of the season. You could be making homemade Gnocchi or perhaps Mushroom Risotto and Roasted Pesto Pork or Chicken with a seasonal veggie, finishing with nutty Almond Biscotti. Always a favorite cuisine for family and guests. Check our our Perfect Stuffed Pasta class for making pasta from scratch.

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Savouring Spain

Apr.11, August 29

Spanish-inspired dishes are a popular format for a casual dinner party. Learn to create a wide range of mouth-watering tapas and pintxos from mini chorizo empanada, Spanish meatballs in almond sauce to potato croquettes. Plus some Basque dishes of San Sebastian. Get ready to impress your guests this summer or winter – it works all year around! Just add home-made Sangria and let the party begin!

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Rich Flavours of India

2027- April 17, Aug. 14

The aroma of toasted fragrant spices warms everyone's heart. Learn how to cook Indian inspired dishes that are big on flavor like butter chicken, samosas, chickpea tikki with raita, garlic naan and more. Great class for vegetarians!

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Dumplings & Dim Sum

2027- June 5, Nov. 20

Dumplings, dim sum and more! It's easier than you think and so much fun to make. Learn a variety of tasty bites - from chicken sticky rice bundles in lotus leaves to awesome spring rolls, scallion pancakes, shrimp & pork dumplings and mushroom pot stickers. Get your chopsticks ready!

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Moroccan Magic

2027- June 26, Sept. 25

Tagines, couscous and various phyllo delights, like Moroccan beef cigars make this a popular heart warming cuisine. Exotic spices and homemade vegetable dips like Harissa and Muhummara help make these dishes magical for at-home dining.

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Vietnamese Delights

2027- May 15

Shrimp Rolls and awesome Peanut Sauce, to Classic Bun – rice vermicelli with grilled meats and carrot and daikon pickle. Sweet, sour, spicy and salty are the key flavors of this fresh & tasty cuisine.

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Vibrant Flavours of Thailand

2027- May 27, July 10/17, Nov. 6

One of my favourite cuisines....from Pad Thai, to various curries, spring rolls, refreshing mango salad and perhaps fragrant coconut sticky rice. Learn to cook with tamarind, chilies and kaffir lime leaves – a real kitchen adventure!

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Southern Comfort Classics

Private Class

Southern Comfort Classics kicked up a notch. BAM! Recipes could include Shrimp Creole or Shrimp Cakes, Baked Oysters, Crunchy Lemon Chicken, Grilled Corn Salad, Buttermilk Chive Biscuits with Hot Honey to Pecan Pie!

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Vegan Cuisine

Private Classes

Want to incorporate a healthier cuisine into your diet? Create some tasty plant based dishes that everyone will enjoy at your table – internationally inspired from Indian sesame bean patties to mushroom dumplings and crispy sweet potato samosas. Learn to build flavor through herbs, spices and cooking techniques.

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