WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Beat the Heat IP Butter Chicken & Homemade Naan Keep your kitchen cool while creating a big, bold flavor! In this hands-on at-home cook-along, you’ll make Chef Tess’ version of the incredible Butter Chicken—rich, warmly spiced, and melt-in-your-mouth tender thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot® (or any other electric multi-cooker). You will also create soft, pillowy homemade naan to go with it. This class is perfect for learning how to create a quick, nutritious, economical summer meal while building your culinary confidence and repertoire. Handy Instant Pot® tips and tricks for use and care will also be shared! Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker. A stand mixer with dough hook attachment is recommended for the naan. If a stand mixer is not available, dough can be made by hand. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet.

Beat the Heat IP Chicken Burrito Bowls Skip the stove and keep your kitchen cool this summer with this fast, fresh and flavorful at-home cook-along! During this cook-along experience you’ll learn to make delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls using the Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker, and Chef Tess’ personal recipe--perfect for a quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly meal. Cook along in real-time as you build culinary confidence, and discover how easy it is to create a crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal heat and maximum flavor. Handy Instant Pot® tips and tricks for use and care will also be shared! Come join the fun! What are you waiting for? Equipment Needs: Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker.

California Sushi Roll Extravaganza When it comes to traditional sushi that is made with raw sushi grade fish such as salmon or tuna, opinions tend to be pretty divided—people are usually either a very strong “yes”, or an equally strong “no”. Enter California Roll: the friendly gateway “Sushi” that has converted countless skeptics to enthusiastic fans! In this fun, interactive cook-along experience, Tess will guide you through the process of making a variety of California rolls that just might have you wondering why you have never tried making them yourself before! California roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian or with seafood, with or without seaweed, spicy or mild—it’s all up to you and your creativity. Learn the essentials of preparing seasoned sushi rice, whipping up flavorful spicy mayo, and wrapping, rolling, and shopping your sushi with a range of tasty fillings including a crab salad we will be making with crabsticks. To top it all off, Tess will share simple yet impressive plating and presentation ideas to make your rolls look as good as they taste! Ingredient / Supplies / Equipment Needs in case participants wish to shop ahead of time: Sushi rice, nori /seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. A bamboo sushi-rolling mat can be helpful, but not necessary. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 3—5 days before the class.

Dim Sum Dumpling Dynasty: Pot Stickers with Homemade Wrappers & Dipping Sauce No need to look any further for restaurant quality Dim Sum than your own kitchen! Dim Sum is a joyful Chinese dining tradition of sharing a variety of small flavorful bites, laughter, and connection with family and friends. One of the most beloved Dim Sum Dishes is Pot Stickers! Join Tess for one of her most popular classes as she guides you through the step-by-step process of creating the most wonderful restaurant worthy pot stickers with homemade wrappers that will take you to culinary heights you never knew you could reach. You will learn the magic of building a full-flavored filling (choose a base of pork or chicken), roll out tender homemade wrappers, assemble and cook the pot stickers to perfection with a crispy bottom and tender juicy filling. A bright flavorful sauce will complete the experience. Freezing tips will also be shared. The experience will possibly make store bought pot stickers a thing of the past!

Summer Entertaining with Mediterranean Mezze Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your summertime gatherings! Mezze—an assortment of small bites, dips, and shareable dishes—is perfect for crowd-pleasing summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, you will learn to create a beautiful, full-flavored mezze spread using Chef Tess’ personal recipes. On the Mezze Menu: Mediterranean Kebabi; full flavored / seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek Drizzle Dressing, Tiropitakia; Phyllo wrapped savory cheese triangles, accompanied by Tzatziki; Savory Greek Yogurt Dip, and Greek hummus, in addition to homemade Pita Bread! This variety of skewers, phyllo wraps, dips, and pita bread make for a beautiful presentation! Learn how to make, wrap, present, and plate these delicious wonders with a wonderful Greek Salad Equipment Needs: Food processor for making the humus, stand mixer with dough hook attachment for the pita bread.

Festive Spring Salads Head into spring with a Wild Rice and Breast of Chicken Salad or Wild Rice with Fresh Mushrooms and Cashews. We will also feature a vegetarian main dish using multi-colored peppers and the unique grain, Quinoa. What could be more refreshing than a fruit and salad combination of cantaloupe and strawberries with orange sauce? Equally as pretty in Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Glazed Pecans. Then round out the evening with 3 easy dressings for your favorite combination of assorted garden greens. You will be ready for family and friends and spring. Supply of $15 cash to be paid to instructor on the day of the class, cash only.