Hands-On Cooking: Knife Skills
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 @ 5 – 7 pm
Develop greater confidence and efficiency with your knife as you are guided through precise cutting methods. Sharpen your knife skills while creating a hearty winter vegetable stew with turkey-bison meatballs and a refreshing citrus salad.
Demonstration Cooking: Mushrooms
Monday, April 7, 2025
@ 11 am – 1 pm
Demystify mushrooms and add a new dimension to your cooking repertoire. The diverse shapes and sizes of mushrooms bring a rich umami flavor to your recipes. You will learn how to sauté, steam, roast, and air fry a variety of mushrooms to bring out their best flavors and textures.
Demonstration Cooking: Macro-Balanced Breakfasts
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
@ 11 am – 1 pm
Kickstart your day with a healthy, protein-packed breakfast that fuels your body and boosts your metabolism. In this cooking class, you will learn how to prepare macro-balanced dishes that keep you energized throughout the morning: egg casserole; yogurt parfait with flax, chia, and pumpkin seeds; eight-grain granola; chocolate banana bread waffles; bison turkey burger breakfast sandwich; and overnight oats.
Demonstration Cooking: Ancient Grains
Thursday, May 8, 2025
@ 5-7 pm
Ancient grains are packed with fiber and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. These hearty grains can serve as the foundation for a grain bowl or be the star of a main dish. Learn nutrition basics, knife skills, and how to use fresh herbs to enhance your dishes. Featured recipes include Mediterranean farro salad; barley, fennel, and beet salad; quinoa with black beans and scallion; freekeh, chickpea, and herb salad; and teff peanut butter cookies.
Demonstration Cooking: Summer Greens
Sunday, June 22, 2025
@ 1-3 pm
Summer gardens are bursting with fresh, healthy greens. In this cooking class, you will learn essential knife skills, sautéing techniques, tips for creating homemade dressing, and how fresh herbs can brighten up any dish. Enjoy spinach salad with strawberries and fennel topped with a mint vinaigrette; sautéed swiss chard with onions, black beans, and goat cheese; and beet pizza with kale pesto and a seeded crust.
Demonstration Cooking: Guilt-Free Desserts
Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 11 am – 1 pm
Indulge in delicious treats without guilt. In this cooking class, learn how to create healthier desserts by understanding macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fat that provide energy) and incorporating ingredients that are low in sugar, high in protein, and nourishing for your body. Recipes include almond flour scones with seasonal berries, banana breakfast cookies, carrot zucchini bread, strawberry rhubarb muffins, and tahini banana bread.
Demonstration Cooking: Summer Squash
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 11 am – 1 pm
Summer squash grows quickly and is incredibly versatile, ideal for both savory and sweet dishes. You will learn various techniques for preparing squash, including grilling, roasting, sautéing, and baking. The menu features zoodles (zucchini noodles) served with pesto and cherry tomatoes, a mixed squash dish topped with lime and green goddess dressing, chocolate zucchini muffins, and classic ratatouille.
Class pricing: $74 CBG members/ $93 non-members
If a class is sold out, please contact CBG at (847) 835-6801 to be placed on the waitlist. The Garden will contact you if a space becomes available.
