Winter 2018/19 Aurora Cooking Brochure

City of Aurora

COOKING CLASSES

Winter 2018/2019 • December, January, and February

AuroraGov.org/Cooking

Now at Moorhead!

Come check out our new teaching kitchen and cooking classes at Moorhead Recreation Center!

2390 Havana St. Aurora, CO 80010

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Dear Aurora Cooks Community, Happy Holidays! We are excited to welcome you into our warm kitchen during this season of baking, family and tradition.

The Aurora Cooks kitchens will be hosting some old favorites with a sprinkling of new classes this winter season.

Start a family tradition and do your baking with Aurora Cooks in one of our parent/family baking classes.

This year, Aurora Cooks is offering two unique 3-day cooking camps during the weeks of winter break. The week leading up to New Year’s, campers will explore lucky foods and traditions, cooking meals from cultures around the world. The second week of camp will focus on finding fun new ways to boost fruits and veggies and cooking at home after enjoying a season of holiday sweets.

The fun doesn’t stop with the kiddos; adults-come unwind after a long week of work. Spend a date night or bring a friend to enjoy an evening of cooking and socializing over a glass of wine. Don’t forget, we also offer custom cooking parties where you choose your own menu to prepare and feast on with all your friends!

We look forward to cooking with you this winter, -The Aurora Cooks Team

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Parent/Tot 2 Classes will be held at Parent/Family 4 Expo Recreation

Kids 5 Center 303.326.8630

Cooking Camps 7 10955 E. Exposition Ave. Moorhead

Teen 8 Recreation Center 303.326.8315

Adult 15+ 10 2390 Havana St.

Core Techniques 12 Meadowood Recreation Center 303.326.8300

Adult 21+ 13 3054 S. Laredo St.

Custom Cooking Call 303.326.8634 to discuss food

Classes 15 allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling.

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AFTER SCHOOL COOKING PROGRAM Ages 6-12 • $5/class or register for the month Transform into a chef after school! Join us for an after school cooking class learning basic cooking techniques to make nutritious meals at home! Call 303.326.8315 for more information.

257975 Dec. 5-19 3833 Jan. 9-30 3834 Feb. 6-27 • Wednesday, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

• Expo 257974 Dec. 6-20 4398 Jan. 10-31 4399 Feb. 7-28 • Thursday, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

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PARENT/TOT Ages 3-6 with parent • $34 ($28 Resident)

HOLIDAY COOKIES

TINSEL TOWN GF

Spend an afternoon with your little one, baking, decorating and icing classic holiday cutout cookies while sipping a cup of candy cane hot cocoa. Bring a container to take your treats home.

257901 Dec. 1 • Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Moorhead 257888 Dec. 8 • Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Expo

Menu: Fruit Trees with Marshmallow Snow, “Coal” Cracker Jacks, Parmesan Biscuit Snowmen and Polar Bear Hot Cocoa.

257890 Dec. 16 • Sunday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Expo 257899 Dec. 23 • Sunday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Moorhead

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEAR’S

Help us countdown to New Year’s with these timely snacks! Menu: Tiny Tacos, Poppers with Confetti Snack Mix, Fruit Sparklers and Around the Clock Cookies.

257893 Dec. 29 • Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.

• Moorhead 257885 Dec. 30 • Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m.

• Expo

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP

Spend a morning constructing an edible gingerbread house you can put on display or share for a tasty holiday treat!

257887 Dec. 2 • Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Expo

SUPERHEROS SNACKS

Dress like your favorite superhero for some super snack making!

Menu: Kryptonite Rice Crispies, Hulk Muffins, Spiderweb Quesadilla and Wonderwoman Fruit Cup. 3879 Jan. 5 • Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.

• Moorhead 3878 Feb. 24 • Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Expo

NORTH POLE TREATS

Menu: Strawberry Santa, PitaAvocado Christmas Trees, Reindeer Trail Mix and Snowball Cookies.

258021 Dec. 15 • Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Moorhead

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PARENT/TOT Ages 3-6 with parent • $34 ($28 Resident)

PRINCESS TEA PARTY

BE MY VALENTINE GF

Dress like your favorite princess and join us for a tea party! Menu: Fruit Wands with Yogurt Dip, Royal Sandwiches and Sparkle Cookies.

3876 Jan. 6 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-noon • Expo 3877 Jan. 19 • Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Moorhead 3887 Jan. 20 • Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Meadowood

Enjoy preparing heart healthy foods with your tot. Menu: Healthy Crackers with Red Pepper Hummus, Raspberry Parfaits with Homemade Granola, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Apple Heart Sandwiches.

3880 Feb. 9 • Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Moorhead 3881 Feb. 10 • Sunday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Expo

INCREDIBLES II

VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH

Menu: Jack-Jack Chicken Kabobs, Elastigirl Mozzarella Sticks with Dash’s Speedy Dipping Sauce and Violet’s Vanishing Lemon Drops.

3885 Jan. 13 • Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Moorhead 3884 Jan. 26 • Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Expo • Karon Sorensen 3886 Feb. 17 • Sunday, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Meadowood

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Love your favorite tot with a Valentine’s Day brunch. Menu: Egg in a Heart Toast, Heart Healthy Sausage Bites, Baked Berry Donut Holes and Yogurt Dipped Strawberries.

3882 Feb. 16 • Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Expo • Karon Sorensen 3883 Feb. 17 • Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Moorhead

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PARENT/FAMILY Ages 6-16 with parent • $56 ($44 Resident)

HOLIDAY CANDY FACTORY GF

NEW YEAR’S PARTY TREATS

Leave with a plate of goodies to share at your New Year’s Party. Menu: Herbed Cheese Palmiers, Sweet and Spicy Crunchy Ramen Snack Mix, Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips, Funfetti Rice Krispy Bites, Countdown Cookies.

258005 Dec. 30 • Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

• Moorhead 258998 Dec. 30 • Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

• Expo

Bring a container to take home your goodies. Menu: White Chocolate Chex Mix, Cookies and Cream Fudge, Red Velvet Cake Truffles and Peanut Brittle.

258007 Dec. 9 • Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

• Moorhead 258002 Dec. 16 • Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

• Expo

LITTLE ITALY

FANCY FONDUE

Menu: Homemade Caesar Salad, Baked Chicken Parmesan, Homemade Fettuccini with Red Sauce and Tiramisu.

3852 Jan. 12 • Saturday, 5-7 p.m.

• Moorhead 3851 Jan 18 • Friday, 6-8 p.m.

• Expo

Menu: Cheese Fondue with Veggies, Crostini and Steak Dippers, Chorizo Fondue with Bell Peppers, Corn Bread, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus, finished with dessert of Peppermint Chocolate Fondue.

257883 Dec. 14 • Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Moorhead 257800 Dec. 21 • Friday, 6-8 p.m.

• Expo

DONUT SHOP

Master the art of donuts! Menu of Donuts: Samoa, Blueberry Honey Almond, Maple Bacon, StrawberryRhubarb Cheesecake and Mocha Crunch.

3871 Jan. 20 • Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon • Moorhead 3853 Feb. 17 • Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon • Expo

HOLIDAY COOKIES

Bring a container to take home your cookies. Menu: Turtle Cookies, Red Velvet Crackle Cookies, Classic Cutouts andes Mint Cookies and Pistachio-Cherry Biscotti.

257882 Dec. 15 • Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• Moorhead

KOREAN BIBIMBAP GF

Menu: Bibimbap Bowls chock-full of Veggies, Bulgogi (Korean barbequed beef) and Miso Sesame Bok Choy and Hotteok (Cinnamon-Sugar filled pancakes) for dessert.

3874 Jan. 27 • Sunday, 5-7 p.m.

• Expo 3875 Feb. 24 • Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Moorhead

HOLIDAY BRUNCH

Menu: Gingerbread French Toast with Pomegranate Whipped Cream, Hashbrown Crusted Quiche Cups, Red Pepper Parmesan Braid and Holiday Punch.

258001 Dec. 22 • Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

• Expo

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KIDS

Ages 6-10 $25 ($20 Resident) unless noted

MAC ‘N CHEESE PLEASE GF

SANTA’S SWEET SHOP

• Moorhead

Spend the afternoon making and decorating some holiday treats to enjoy or gift away! Menu: Classic cutout cookies, Reindeer Munch, Pretzel MandM bites and Candy Cane Hot Cocoa. Add morning class # 257996 Great Holiday Gifts for extra fun! Bring your lunch if attending both classes. Lunch is supervised.

257995 Dec. 8 • Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

• Meadowood

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

Make mac ‘n cheese from scratch then add your favorite toppings. Menu: Super Cheesy Mac, Baked Chicken Nuggets, Very Berry Smoothie and Mini Banana Splits for dessert.

257854 Dec. 1 • Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Expo 257988 Dec. 9 • Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world for the holidays. Menu: Italian Pizzelles, Russian Tea Cakes, Viennese Hazelnut Crescents with Chocolate and Colombian Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookies).

257850 Dec. 9 • Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

• Expo 257859 Dec. 22 • Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Moorhead

Spend a morning decorating an edible gingerbread house you can put on display or share!

257863 Dec. 2 • Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

• Moorhead 257853 Dec. 15 • Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

• Expo

GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS Spend the morning making and

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wrapping some fun projects for gift-

Learn how to measure ingredients and become a great junior baker. Menu: Classic Holiday Cutouts with Icing, Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups andes Mint Cookies and Candy Cane Twists.

258038 Dec. 16 • Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

• Moorhead

giving. Add afternoon class #257995 - Santa’s Sweet Shop for extra fun.

Bring your lunch if attending both classes. Lunch is supervised.

257996 Dec. 8 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Meadowood

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KIDS

Ages 6-10 • $25 ($20 Resident)

THAT’S A WRAP

WACKY WAFFLES GF

Menu: Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Blue Cheese; Philly Cheesesteak Crunchwrap; Chili Lime Egg Rolls with Mango Avocado Dipping Sauce; Rainbow Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce finished with Peanut Butter and Banana Dessert Burritos.

3839 Jan. 13 • Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon • Expo 3823 Jan. 20 • Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

• Moorhead

Experiment with lots of fruits and veggies to create a delicious waffle brunch! Menu: Pumpkin Spice Waffles, Cheesy Corn and Bacon Waffle Sammies, Chunky Monkey Waffles and Festive Fruit Salad.

3818 Jan. 27 • Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

• Moorhead 3817 Feb. 24 • Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

• Expo

VALENTINE’S TREATS

EMPANADAS EVERYWAY

Menu: Pizza Pocket Hearts, Strawberry Salad, Red Velvet Cake Pops and Chocolate-Berry Shortbread Hearts.

3822 Feb. 9 • Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

• Moorhead 3821 Feb. 10 • Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

• Expo

Menu: Creamy Chilean Chicken Empanada, Corn and Carrot Empanada, Ham and Sweet Pepper Empanada and Apple Cinnamon Empanadas with Ice Cream for dessert.

3820 Jan. 20 • Sunday, 3-5 p.m.

• Expo 3819 Feb. 23 • Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

• Moorhead

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DADDY DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT

Enjoy a special Valentine’s dinner prepared by your little valentine! Kids prepare dinner and Dads return at 7:30 p.m.to dine. Vegetarian option available. Menu: Spicy Steak Alfredo, Rosemary Roasted Vegetables and Nutella Cheesecake with Strawberries for dessert.

3815 Feb. 15 • Friday, 5:30-8 p.m.

• Expo 3816 Feb. 16 • Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m.

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KIDS HOLIDAY CAMPS

TEEN HOLIDAY CAMPS

Ages 6-10

Ages 11-16

“LUCKY” FOODS AROUND THE WORLD

“LUCKY” FOODS AROUND THE WORLD

Gear up for New Year’s with a 3-day cooking camp! Join us as we investigate New Year celebrations around the world, exploring food cultures and their “lucky” foods.

Campers will spend the first portion of class cooking and finish with a meal they’ve created from scratch. Morning and afternoon sessions will feature different countries.

3842 Dec. 26-28 • Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 3844 Dec. 26-28 • Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m.

• Moorhead

Gear up for New Year’s with a 3-day cooking camp! Join us as we investigate New Year celebrations around the world, exploring food cultures and their “lucky” foods.

Campers will spend the first portion of class cooking and finish with a meal they’ve created from scratch. Morning and afternoon sessions will feature different countries.

3922 Dec. 26-28 • Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 3923 Dec. 26-28 • Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m.

• Expo

EATING THE RAINBOW

RESOLVE TO COOK CAMP

Experiment with lots of fruits and veggies in this camp of colorful cooking! Kiddos will have fun filling their plates and bellies with lots of vibrant meals. Campers will spend the first portion of each day learning basic cooking skills and finish by enjoying a meal that they’ve created. Morning and afternoon sessions will feature different recipes.

3916 Jan. 2-4 • Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 3917 Jan. 2-4 • Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m.

• Expo

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Join Aurora Cooks in starting the year off right! Learn some new recipes and tricks to make cooking at home adventurous and fun. Campers will spend the first portion of class learning some cooking basics that will make creating weeknight meals for the family a cinch. Morning and afternoon sessions will feature different recipes.

3544 Jan. 2-4 • Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 3543 Jan. 2-4 • Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m.

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TEEN

Ages 11-16 • $30 ($25 Resident)

HOLIDAY COOKIES

HOLIDAY FUDGE GF

Impress your family with your baking skills and these beautiful and mouthwatering baked goodies.

Menu: Red Velvet Seven Layer Bars, Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups andes Mint Brownie Cookies and Classic Cutouts.

257915 Dec. 1 • Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

• Moorhead 257909 Dec. 22 • Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

• Expo

Get messy and learn to make fudge of all flavors. Menu of Fudge: Cookies ‘N Cream, Gingerbread Cheesecake, Peanut Butter and Turtle.

257905 Dec. 8 • Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

• Expo 257918 Dec. 23 • Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

• Moorhead

FANCY FONDUE

Dress up your Friday night with a fancy fondue dinner. Menu: Cheese Fondue with Veggies, Crostini and Steak Dippers, Chorizo Fondue with Bell Peppers, Corn Bread, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus, finished with dessert of Peppermint Chocolate Fondue.

257914 Dec, 21 • Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Moorhead 258040 Dec. 23 • Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

• Expo

FILLED PASTA

Become a filled pasta artisan! Practice making different types of filled pastas then mix and match them with different fillings and sauces. Pasta Shapes: Mezzaluna, Agnolotti and Tortellini. Fillings: Roasted Vegetable, Chevre-Hazelnut and Spicy Italian Sausage. Sauces: Alfredo, Pumpkin and Roasted Tomato.

257907 Dec. 7 • Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Expo

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Ages 11-16 • $30 ($25 Resident)

MYSTERY BASKET CHALLENGE: SWEET AND SAVORY CINNAMON ROLLS

RAMEN SHOP Step away from the instant noodles and make your own delicious and easy

Break up into teams to tackle some mystery ingredients and create the winning bun! Menu: Cream Cheese Filled Cinnamon Rolls, Gruyere, Rosemary and Honey Monkey Bread, Nutella Buns and Bacon, Green Chile and Pepper Jack Quiche.

3542 Jan. 6 • Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

• Moorhead 3545 Jan. 19 • Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

• Expo

noodle soup. Menu: Rich and Creamy Pork Ramen, Bahn Mi Sandwiches, Kimchi Deviled Eggs, Grilled Shishito Peppers and Shrimp Dumplings.

3552 Jan. 18 • Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Moorhead 3551 Feb. 22 • Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Expo

BE MINE

ROCK’N AND ROLL’N SUSHI GF

Bake some fancy treats for your favorite valentine! Menu: Nutella

Menu: Spicy Edamame, Mango and Crab Spring Roll, Tempura Shrimp and Spicy Tuna Dragon Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream and Mango Sorbet.

3549 Jan. 11 • Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Expo 3550 Feb. 8 • Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Moorhead

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Cream Puffs, Apple Rose Tartlets, Chocolate Raspberry Swiss Rolls and Be Mine Berry Cookies.

3547 Feb. 9 • Saturday, 2-5 p.m.

• Expo 3548 Feb. 10 • Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Moorhead

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ADULT 15+

Ages 15 and older • $40 ($35 Resident) unless otherwise noted

HOLIDAY COOKIES

Do your holiday baking with Aurora Cooks! Bake a variety of holiday cookies to take home. We’ll make the classics and mix in some fun new flavors. Bring a container to take home your cookies.

257927 Dec. 1 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Expo 257928 Dec. 22 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Moorhead

SWEET & SAVORY SOUFFLES

Menu: Vanilla Bean Souffle with Chocolate Creme Anglaise, Stuffed Florentine Custard Tomato Souffle, Asparagus Gruyere Souffle and Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Souffle Topped with Greens.

257936 Dec. 2 • Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

• Moorhead 257934 Dec. 9 • Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

• Expo

CANDY MAKING GF

Menu: Gingerbread Cheesecake Fudge, Ferraro Rocher Truffles, Pecan Pralines, Cashew Crunch, and Peppermint Brownie Bites.

257838 Dec. 15 • Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

• Expo 257839 Dec. 16 • Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

• Moorhead

FRENCH MACARONS GF

Menu: Pistachio, Mocha, Salted Caramel, Raspberry Lemon, Lavender Honey and Hazelnut.

3725 Jan. 5 • Saturday, noon-3 p.m.

• Expo 3782 Feb. 17 • Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

• Moorhead

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INTRO TO SOURDOUGHS

Menu: Sourdough Pancakes; Walnut, Apple and Honey Swirl Bread; Olive, Herb and Lemon Boules; and Soft Sourdough Pretzels.

3784 Jan. 5 • Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• Moorhead 3727 Jan. 27 • Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Expo

EAT THE RAINBOW: COLORFUL BUDDHA BOWLS GF

Menu: Masala Chickpea Bowl, Portabello Miso Bowl, Balsamic Chicken and Lemon Quinoa and StirFry Grains with Shrimp, Garlic Greens and Poached Eggs.

3786 Jan. 6 • Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon • Expo 3730 Feb. 17 • Sunday, 3-6 p.m.

• Expo

BUTCHERY 101: CHICKEN and FISH

Break down a whole chicken and clean and fillet a fish in this handson at-home butchery class. Menu: Coconut Striped Bass Crudo, Harissa Spiced Chicken Drums and Moroccan Cous Cous, Pan Seared Seasonal Fish with Crispy Brussels and Winter Vegetables.

3800 Jan. 12 • Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Moorhead 3731 Feb. 16 • Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

• Expo

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ADULT 15+

Ages 15 and older • $40 ($35 Resident) unless otherwise noted

ADVANCED ASIAN DUMPLINGS

Gear up for this advanced from scratch Asian dumpling class! Menu: Homemade Dumpling Dough, Shanghai Soup Dumplings, Japanese Pork and Shrimp Pot Stickers (Gyoza) and Korean Meat and Veggie Dumplings (Gun Mendu).

257818 Jan. 12 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Expo • Ning Ning Ledvina

SUNDAY AFTERNOON DINNER PREP

Plan and cook once, eat well all week!

Menu: Smoky Ancho Tortilla Soup; Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Rice; Saag Paneer with Skillet Grilled Flatbread; Rainbow Grain Bowls and Rustic Apple and Brie Tart.

3734 Feb. 10 • Sunday, 3-6 p.m.

• Moorhead

ESCAPE TO INDIA

Menu: Garlic Naan, Raita (spiced cucumber yogurt dip) Samosas (Spicy Potato Pastry), Coconut Chutney and Paneer Masala.

3724 Jan. 13 • Sunday, 3-6 p.m.

• Expo 3781 Jan. 25 • Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead

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ASIAN MARKET TOUR and COOKING CLASS

Amazed and mystified by the vast array of foods found in Asian markets?

Join Ning Ning, our Chinese cooking instructor, on a tour of Pacific Ocean Marketplace, where you will learn about many Asian foods and how to prepare them.

3720 Jan. 19 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Expo • Ning Ning Ledvina • $50 ($40 Resident)

AREPAS GF

Learn to make Venezuelan corn arepas! Menu: Ancho Shredded Pork and Mango, Chicken and Avocado, Black Bean and Corn and Mushroom.

3728 Jan. 20 • Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Expo 3785 Feb. 2 • Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Moorhead

ALONG THE SPICE ROUTE

Take a culinary tour from Turkey to Lebanon. Menu: Baba Ganoush, Orange and Mustard Chicken Kebab, Lamb and Pistachio Kofte with Pistachio Tahini Sauce, Apricot and Chickpea Pilaf, Sumac Roasted Tomatoes and Currants, Lebanese Semolina Cake.

3787 Feb. 22 •Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead • Nancy Schacht

TAMALES GF

Menu: Green Chile Chicken, Red Chile Pork, Black bean and Corn, Dessert Tamales.

3783 Feb. 24 • Sunday, 3-6 p.m.

• Moorhead

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• $113 ($90 Resident) 4623 Feb. 2-23 (Choose one knife skills class) • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

KNIFE SKILLS

Develop your knife skills in this intensive practice class. Learn basic skills including proper knife handling and knife cuts (dice, slice, chop, chiffonade, julienne). Use the cut vegetables to create simple soups, sauces and salads.

3722 Feb. 2 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Expo 3780 Feb. 16 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Moorhead

GET SAUCY

Get an overview of classic stocks and sauces to add a few favorites to your culinary repertoire.

Menu: French Onion Soup, Aged Gouda, Bacon and Roasted Tomato Mac and Cheese, Poached Eggs with Roasted Asparagus and Hollandaise, Vegetable “Noodles” with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce, Tropical Fruit with Caramel Sauce.

3726 Feb. 9 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Expo

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Discover how to achieve optimum flavors and textures using the techniques professionals use to bring food to its fullest potential. Practice searing, roasting, braising, sauteing, poaching and deglazing.

3723 Feb. 23 • Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon • Expo

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Ages Ages 21 and ... older $45 ($40 • Resident) $ • ID will be checked prior to class participation.

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Menu: Spicy Edamame, Miso Soup, XXXXXX Date and Spicy Tuna Tempura Shrimp • Day Roll, Clementine, Avocado and Dragon • Place Salmon Roll, finished with CoCoconut • $ conut Ice Cream and Mango Sorbet.

257831 Dec. 8 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Moorhead 257824 Dec. 14 • Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Expo

NEW YEAR’S SMALL PLATES

Enjoy an evening creating small plates and sipping bubbles to ring in the new year. Menu: Smoked Salmon Gougeres, Chorizo Shrimp Skewers, Wild Mushroom Crispy Polenta Bites, Roasted Corn Soup Shooters, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Sparkling Raspberry Sorbet.

257964 Dec. 28 • Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead 257961 Dec. 29 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Expo

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UNDER THE SEA

Learn the fundamentals of preparing great seafood at home with a seafood focused wine dinner. Menu: Scallop with Chorizo Hash, Thai Steamed Mussels, Pan Seared Seasonal Fish over Roasted Corn Polenta and Tomato Chutney, finished with a Citrus-Almond Trifle.

3809 Jan. 5 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Expo 3810 Jan. 26 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Moorhead

TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF

Add more plants to your plate with these delicious and elegant dishes.

Menu: Tuscan White Bean Waffles, Eggplant Crisp with Walnut Streusel, Quinoa with Roasted Beets and Pear, Cauliflower Korma, Goat Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chiles Rellenos and Butternut Squash Tart with Chile Honey.

3802 Jan. 11 • Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead 3801 Jan. 25 • Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Expo • Nancy Schacht

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Ages Ages 21 and ... older $45 ($40 • Resident) $ • ID will be checked prior to class participation.

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• Day store-bought and made with better • Place ingredients.

During this class, we will • $ to make a variety of cheeses, learn vegan cream cheese, parmesan cheese, nacho cheese, savory nut cheeses and more.

3813 Jan. 12 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Expo • Afsi Felcher 3814 Feb. 2 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Moorhead • Afsi Felcher

PHO-FEAST FROM THE EAST GF

Learn to master Pho at home while celebrating the year of the pig with this holiday menu. Menu: Pho Bac, Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, Crispy Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce and Banana Coconut Rice Pudding.

3812 Jan. 19 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Moorhead 3811 Feb. 23 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Expo

WINTER COOKING 2018/2019

ARGENTINIAN WINE DINNER

Join us in preparing a five course wine dinner straight from the streets of Argentina. Menu: Provoleta, Corn and Chorizo Empanadas, Roja Roasted Vegetables, Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri and Alfajores (Dulce de leche filled cookies).

3807 Feb. 8 • Friday, 5-8 p.m.

• Expo 3808 Feb. 23 • Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

• Moorhead

VALENTINE WINE DINNER GF

Enjoy preparing a romantic dinner with your valentine. Menu: Maple Goat Cheese Fondue, Seared Duck Breast, Charred Winter Vegetable Salad, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Chocolate Almond Souffle with Butterscotch Ice Cream.

3803 Feb. 14 • Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Expo 3806 Feb. 15 • Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead

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CUSTOM COOKING who PARTIES Ages ...

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TITLE Celebrate your next birthday, anniversary, corporate team Information. building event or special occasion with a custom cooking XXXXXX Date party! Our custom cooking parties include hands-on • Day instruction, guiding participants through new methods and • Place techniques, to prepare a delicious meal. Participants will spend •$ the last portion of class enjoying each other’s company and the delicious food they’ve created together.

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Ages: 6-10 11-16 16+ Participants: 10-16 10-16 10-12 Price: $200-$260 $250-$310 $300-$320 Class Length: 2 hours 3 hours 3 hours For details and availability, call 303.326.8634 or email ExpoKitchen@AuroraCooks.org.

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City of Aurora Expo Recreation Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave. Aurora, CO 80012

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Cooking classes make great gifts!

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