Sign up for our Hands-On cooking Classes! Choose from Adult, Couples Cook, Kids Can Cook and the new Teens at the Stove and Metro Health “Start Fresh” classes.
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(Metro Health “Fresh Start” classes are not eligible for discount.)
Metro Health
D&W Fresh Market and Metro Health are pleased to bring you “Start Fresh” with Chef Amy Sherman. These sessions at the D&W Culinary Classroom focus on nutrition and healthy food choices. Participants will be part of televised cooking shows that will be aired on WKTV. Make a change for a better you by attending our lively, informative “Start Fresh” hands-on classes offered once a month on Mondays. For reservations, call Mishelle at 616.252.7341.
Please click here for a printable schedule of Metro Health classes.
Learn how to prepare the best dishes of the classic American diner in a class that will be a trip down memory lane with some great new twists. Fries and hashbrowns, chili, the burger, mac and cheese. You've never had them so good. Chef Len Towne
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Feb
13
Saturday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
Couples Cook:
A Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner
Bring your partner and prepare elegant dishes for two in our popular annual Valentine's Day Class. Simple, elegant & utterly delicious?a trio of hors d'oeuvres to go with bubbly, sweet carrot soup, steak with blue cheese, a chocolate tart, poached pears and more. Chef Terri Rees
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Feb
16
Tuesday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
Fat Tuesday
Celebrate Mardi Gras with traditional recipes. Learn how to make and flip the versatile crepe. Learn a variety of delicious fillings for crepes?from crab and gruyere, or chicken in maderia cream fillings, to mushroom or ricotta & spinach, to nutella, to fruit to almond paste fillings. Chef Roz Mayberry
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Feb
24
Wednesday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
A Chinese Lunar New Year's Feast
Learn to make quick and delicious Chinese take-out as well as some traditional Chinese dishes?sweet & sour pork, lemon chicken, egg rolls, Marble tea eggs, Mongolian beef, shrimp stir fry, egg drop soup. Chef Len Towne
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
March
Mar
3
Wednesday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
Teens at the Stove:
So You Want to be a Chef
This is the first in our series of classes for kids 12 -17. This gives kids an opportunity to learn useful techniques and delicious dishes with professional chefs. Learn how to dice and slice with professional cooking knives. Chef Amy Sherman
You'll love dipping into this class. Delicious meat fondues, classic cheese fondue, chocolate fondue?all great recipes for family or for entertaining. Learn to make some classic French sauces to go with beef fondue. Learn several tasty cheese fondues for dipping veggies & bread. Chef Terri Reese
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Mar
17
Wednesday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
Great Pub Fare
The British Isles really do have yummy food! Ever been to a pub? Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with us making and sharing traditional pub fare from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England: Bangers & Mash, Welsh Rarebit, Scotch Eggs, Curry Chips, Plougman's Lunch, Shepherd's Pie, Pasties, Irish Soda Bread, and more. Chef Roz Mayberry
Learn to make fabulous finger foods, light luncheon dishes, sweet treats and fabulous fruity punches for a bridal shower or wedding reception. Learn presentations that will make Martha Stewart jealous. Chef Terri Rees
Pizza can work from breakfast to dessert! Learn to make your own pizza dough, stretch it and spin it; develop your own signature pizza with from a wealth of toppings in this session for teens 12-17. Chef Amy Sherman
Grilled roasted, stewed, skewered, sautéed, and way you slice it, lamb is delicious. Learn to prepare a variety of lamb dishes from around the world: lamb curry, Morrocan lamb tagine, grilled boneless leg of lamb, feta lamb burgers, Moussaka, lamb ribs in red currant sauce. Chef Roz Mayberry
Healthy, spicy, delicious Thai cuisine is still all the rage. Learn to make spicy soups, delicious noodles dishes: Coconut Soup, Pad Thai, Shrimp Stir Fry, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Pineapple Lettuce Wraps and more... Chef Len Towne
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Apr
14
Wednesday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
What's the Beef?
Want to know the best cuts of beef for roasting, grilling, stewing? Learn how to roast the perfect tenderloin. Prepare a variety of recipes from beef stroganoff to beef stew to pepper steak. Chef Jorge Sanchez
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Apr
17
Saturday
10am - 1pm
Hands-On
Kids Can Cook:
Star Wars
What do Wookies eat? Wookie Cookies, of course. Have great fun making such recipes as Jabba Jiggle and Yoda Soda, Galaxy Grilled Cheese, Skywalker Smoothies and Princess Leia Danish Do's. Chef Amy Sherman
$40.00 per person
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Apr
21
Wednesday
6pm - 9pm
Hands-On
Natural, Organic, and Absolutely Delicious
Celebrate Earth Day with a variety of healthy and delicious recipes prepared with organic fruits, vegetables, grains, meats. Prepare fabulous recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?and midnight snacks! Chef Amy Sherman
Learn to work with chocolate as you prepare treats from truffles to chocolate mousse to chocolate soufflé. Make the best ever hot fudge sauce, a quick fix chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate dipped nuts and dried fruits. Go home with a stash! Chef Roz Mayberry
Hands-On:
Under direction of the chef, students will roll up their sleeves and prepare the recipes
selected for the class. During the 2-3 hour class, students will sample their creations
and receive a packet of course materials, recipes and other products.
Kids Can Cook Classes
Fun and exciting hands-on Kids Can Cook Classes are offered by chefs experienced with "growing cooks." Classes are held on Saturdays for kids aged 6-14. An adult participant must accompany any child (or 2 children) under 12. Kids should dress in "messy" clothes and wear short-sleeved shirts. Aprons and chef's hats will be provided.
Teens at the Stove
Aspiring young chefs 14-19 get the inside story about cooking professionally and recreationally from trained and experienced chefs. They will learn skills, techniques and recipes that will impress their friends. They’ll have a great time working together to produce delicious and healthy meals. Dress for messy. Aprons will be provided.
