We absolutely love the umami goodness of fish sauce. Well, to take it a step further … we pretty much love all the cuisines of Southeast Asia. Fresh herbs, hot peppers, coconut milk, tons of veggies, easy proteins with inexpensive cuts. Grilling, braising, fresh, stewed. You name it. Our copies of Jeff Alford and Naomi…
So many classes and experiences to attend in our Cooking School kitchens this January! Some hot seats to consider: the new Paul Berglund pop-up classes; Bar Brigade is visiting; and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is back. Get busy and register soon! Join us! You may register for any of January’s classes here or download our class schedule.
We love, love, love them. Particularly when we make them at home. Why? Because we manage all the steps and we can make them the way we like — the simpler the better. The quicker the fry the better. The less breadcrumb filling the better. The more crab the better. The FRESHER the crab THE…
APPLE CIDER BRINE 4 quarts apple cider 1 ó cups kosher salt ó bag of Cooks’ Goods and Goodies Mulling Spice. More to taste. 4 quarts cold water 1 20-pound turkey (neck and gizzard reserved) DAY 1 Simmer 1 quart of the apple cider with the spice for about 10 minutes to infuse the cider…
This holiday season, cooking comes together with appetizers for get-togethers, Cocktails & Cookies (YES!) and scrumptious brunches galore. We’ve assembled a few special classes here to help you get your sleigh bells (or dinner bells) in order. Join us! You may register for any of December’s classes download our class schedule.
Marie makes the best fruit crisps. Admittedly, crisps are not difficult to whip up, but whatever Marie creates makes my head and heart swoon, and this isn’t limited to just crisps. I don’t even like sweets, but this warm heap of heaven in a bowl makes me dream of opening a cafe that only serves…
November Classes are all lined up and at the ready! Ready to prepare you for entertaining season. We have everything from Thanksgiving prep classes like Pie-a-Palooza (a customer fave) to Thanksgiving Reinvented and new for this year, Vegan Thanksgiving. Maybe you’re more interested in being entertained? We have fantastic options featuring an incredible lineup of Guest Chefs like Molly…
We’re falling for these October Cooking Classes. From Baking Boot Camps to Boo! Halloween Treats and MEA Break Kids classes, we have something to warm up just about everyone. Ahhh, autumn … we can smell it already! Join us! You may register for any of October’s classes download our class schedule.
Cooking classes are big and bright in our fall lineup, with everything from Fall Grilling to Two Pigs Are Better Than One! (MN Pork Board-sponsored class) and even Epic Vegan (taught by guest chef Dustin Harder — his book free with class). We’ve got a class sure to make you smile. Join us! You may register for any of September’s classes download our class schedule.
The dog days of Summer bring a bounty of baking classes to Cooks. We are offering baking classes covering everything from indulgent French Baking to healthier, gluten free and vegan baking instruction. Of course, we also have plenty of Date Night class options ranging from exotic Moroccan Flavors to Tex Mex Taco Trucks. Join us!…
July may be the height of the lazy days of summer, but not at Cooks! Our July class offerings include classes with Guest Chef Charlie Torgerson, Baking Classes, classes focusing on summer’s bounty and more! You may register for any of July’s classes download our class schedule. See you in the kitchen!