It is glorious to be in the kitchen, but not at the grocery store, especially as the Fall breeze is upon us. In this class, each recipe contains no more than 7 ingredients, and is ideal for Fall. Easy Pumpkin Soup is not only flavorful, but is perfectly presented in the Pumpkin shell. Salmon with Green Beans and Caramelized Shallot Butter looks absolutely beautiful Maple Pork with Apples and Baby Carrots tastes as good as it sounds. Autumn Succotash with Orzo Pasta is a unique and colorful dish. Rich and Spicy Pumpkin Pudding Cake take us back to where we began, on this easy, breezy day.

It is election eve, so let’s pay homage to the President's of the past—but not via politics, through food!! Reagan's Favorite Homemade Chili is first very interesting as it is prepared with wine and bacon drippings. Johnson's Spinach Soufflé and JFK's Seafood Casserole, with Lobster, Crab and Shrimp (plus a fun surprise!) is our main entree before the vote. You will be asked to cast a vote for either Lincoln's Vanilla Almond Cake, or Carter's Frozen Peanut Fudge Delight-a winner either way!!

An exciting Date Night awaits you, with Chef Richard Florczack, Hollywood's premier private chef, and the recipes and techniques that got him there. For nearly 12 years, Chef Richard has been, and still is, the full-time chef for Mel Gibson and his family, along with many more of the Hollywood elite (that he will talk about during class). Although his bio is impressive, Chef Richard's goal is to make the connection with the home cook—to show people what they can do vs. that of a top chef. This evening he prepares dishes from his cookbook; Chinese Chicken Salad; Chilean Sea Bass with Black Bean Sauce; and Pear Purses with Vanilla Sauce. *Bonus: Each couple receives a copy of Chef Richard's 160 page, full color photo hardcover cookbook ($30 retail value).

This class is designed for returning guests, which have already attended a cookbook class with Chef Richard previously. Come prepared with questions and comments about the recipes that you have tried. He will have new insights and stories to share with you, as he makes seasonal dishes not contained in his cookbook. Roasted Baby Beets Glazed with a Blackberry Reduction; Deep Fried Turkey; Fresh Shucked Oyster Stuffing; and Individual Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Cranberry Coulis await!

It is glorious to be in the kitchen, but not at the grocery store, especially as the Fall breeze is upon us. In this class, each recipe contains no more than 7 ingredients, and is ideal for Fall. Easy Pumpkin Soup is not only flavorful, but is perfectly presented in the Pumpkin shell. Salmon with Green Beans and Caramelized Shallot Butter looks absolutely beautiful Maple Pork with Apples and Baby Carrots tastes as good as it sounds. Autumn Succotash with Orzo Pasta is a unique and colorful dish. Rich and Spicy Pumpkin Pudding Cake take us back to where we began, on this easy, breezy day.

Hands down, THE most popular class of the season last year, is back- with new gift ideas! In this "hands on" class, you will actually make 5 gifts, suitable for giving. You then may go home with techniques, suggestions, and recipes for duplication. Sweet gifts include: Lost Lake Lodge Homemade Butterscotch Sauce; Dipped Cinnamon Stick Swirlers; and English Toffee. Savory Spiced Almonds, and Vienna Bread Garlic and Herb Homemade Croutons are certain to please any soup or salad lover on your list. *Bonus - A Recipe for Ultimate Irish Cream is the perfect gift for you Bailey's fans...we might even have to try a bit—just to make sure that it’s okay-ha!

LeCordon Bleu graduate pastry chef, Robin completes our Holiday session with the perfect plan: two fabulous desserts, along with two gifts to make. All this while we sip on Homemade Ginger Tea—what a cozy, productive evening we will share. Cassata Cake, a traditional Italian Christmas dessert-much like a cannoli, only a filled pound cake instead -features Grand Marnier, Cherries, and Chocolate Ganache. Next are individual Mini Chocolate Cups filled with Eggnog Truffles. For gifts, how does Almond Crunch Caramel Popcorn, or Triple Layer Chocolate Mint Fudge sound? It all sounds exquisitely fabulous to me-see you there!