TriDistrict Community Education

Explore the world through cuisine in this engaging, cook-along cooking series. Every month will feature a different country and cuisine to tempt your tastebuds and expand your cooking repertoire. Since each class is separate, you can choose which classes you would like to try. September Menu: The ever-so-popular East Indian Butter Chicken, wonderful Coconut Curried Lentils and a step-by-step guide in making your own Luscious Homemade Naan. Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! October Menu: Escape to the Mediterranean! Learn how to create a classic full flavored mouthwatering Mediterranean meal with Greek Grilled Chicken Souvlaki (skewers), Tzatziki (traditional Greek yogurt dipping sauce), Greek Veggie Rice, homemade pita bread, drizzle dressing, and Greek Salad Dressing too! November Menu: Jamaican Hand Meat Pies! Learn how to make these mouthwatering Jamaican pastries that will take your culinary repertoire to another level! Jamaican Meat Hand-Pies consist of luscious mouthwatering ground meat filling seasoned with warm savory spices and flavors of Jamaica that is then baked inside a tender flaky golden tinted pastry. December Menu: Swedish meatballs are a holiday tradition enjoyed by many families around the world. Have you ever enjoyed the perfect bowl of noodles and couldn’t get enough? Create a memorable mouthwatering holiday meal for your family as you learn the process of making the most delicious Swedish meatballs seasoned to perfection and bathed in a savory-velvety cream sauce. Then have the pleasure of serving them over your own HAND-PULLED NOODLES! Instructor Tess Georgakopouls

California Sushi Roll Extravaganza! When it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian, with or without seaweed, spicy or not, it is totally up to you! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap / shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients. One of these fillings is a “crab” salad that will be created using crabsticks. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos

From Dough to Delights: Flatbread Pizza & Pizza Panini from Scratch! Apart from cheese and toppings, homemade dough and sauce, are the key ingredients used to create mouthwatering pizza of course! BUT! What are the key ingredients used to make the homemade dough and sauce? HOW MUCH of each ingredient? HOW are they put together to create a variety of magical pizza options? TWO of the instructors’ personal recipes for two different homemade doughs will be used. One will be for the flatbread pizzas, and the other for the Panini Rolls that will be turned into pizza panini! The instructor will provide Step By-step guidance and instruction help to ensure the process is a simple as can be. Participants can personalize their flatbread Pizzas and Panini with toppings and fillings of their choosing. Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos

What a beautiful cookie! We will make and assemble 3 different flavor cookies with yummy fillings too. Each student will take home a lovely box of cookies to give as a gift (or just eat them yourself!) Supply fee collected in class 13.00. Instructor Nancy Burgeson

Spring Roll Symphony: Crafting Crispy & Fresh Spring Roll Relights (On-Line) No need to look beyond your own kitchen for RESTAURANT QUALITY spring rolls! Whether you are looking to host a memorable Dim Sum get-together or simply want to create something FRESH and BRIGHT to welcome in the spring, this is the class you have been looking for! Choice of meat (chicken or pork) & veggies will fill the CRISPY spring rolls, and fresh veggie and precooked protein of choice will fill the FRESH spring rolls. Two types of wrappers will be used. Participants will be able to customize filling ingredients and seasonings according to their taste or dietary preferences. Join in the fun as we dive into the world of spring rolls learning the techniques to create fillings, and how to wrap, roll, and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness! Freezing and reheating tips will also be shared! Come join the FUN! Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos

Summer Snack & Slippers (On-Line) Join Kirsten from her home kitchen in this live online cooking class as she demonstrates variety of recipes to brighten up your summer, including quick air fryer vegetable-forward seasonal snacks plus a Blueberry-Ginger Shrub and Rosemary Lemon Syrup to liven up your warm weather libations. Extensive handout with additional recipes included. Class is recorded so you can watch when you're able to or cook along at your convenience. Instructor: Kristen Madaus