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Expand your knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes at ACE! Are you known for your dinner parties, or would you like to be? Or are you looking to add a little variety to your recipes? If so, our cooking classes are for you. Learn new cuisines in fun and delicious lessons. Increase your culinary abilities to spice up your menus. Our instructors are helpful and fun. Some classes are hands-on, while others are demonstrations – but they all include eating! Bon appétit!

Please note:  One Day Classes are Nonrefundable. 

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

 

Tapas Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1004 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
8/20/2025 - 8/20/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Patata bravas with aioli and chives, Shrimp and chorizo flatbreads, Albondigas (Spanish style meatballs in almond sauce), Spanish tortilla with roasted red peppers and  peas and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Basic Knife Skills (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1002      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Th 6/26/2025 - 6/26/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

This is a HANDS-ON style class.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, a paring knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

 

Party Boards (Hands-On)
Item: CUTL1005 Instructor: * TBD
4/28/2025 - 4/28/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Party Boards (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUTL1011 Instructor: Caleb Guedes-Reed
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Th 7/24/2025 - 7/24/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Sauces: Classic & Contemporary (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1031 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sa 4/26/2025 - 4/26/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare many sauces: Hollandaise, Bechamel, Beurre Blanc, Romesco, Pomodoro and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Sauces: Classic & Contemporary (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1032 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Tu 6/24/2025 - 6/24/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare many sauces: Hollandaise, Bechamel, Beurre Blanc, Romesco, Pomodoro and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Sauces: Classic & Contemporary (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1033 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Th 8/14/2025 - 8/14/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare many sauces: Hollandaise, Bechamel, Beurre Blanc, Romesco, Pomodoro and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Dips and Wings (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1029 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Tu 6/17/2025 - 6/17/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare: Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings, Thai Peanut Chicken Wings with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa, Rueben dip, Smoky Carrot Dip and more! 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Cuban Dinner Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1024 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Th 5/1/2025 - 5/1/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Fried Sweet Plantains, Mojo Shrimp and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Cuban Dinner Party (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1025 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Tu 8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Fried Sweet Plantains, Mojo Shrimp and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Mediterranean Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1005 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
5/5/2025 - 5/5/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will be preparing Greek Briam, Catalan Fideva, Spanakopita Pie and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Global Cuisine: Mediterranean Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1006 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Tu 7/8/2025 - 7/8/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will be preparing Greek Briam, Catalan Fideva, Spanakopita Pie and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Vegetarian Indian Dinner (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1007 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Tu 5/6/2025 - 5/6/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Vegetable Pakora, Gobi Cauliflower Manchurian, Veggie Samosas and more!!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Cooking 101 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUTL1006 Instructor: Robin Rosen
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Sa 5/10/2025 - 5/10/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

Cooking 101 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUTL1008 Instructor: Robin Rosen
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
M 8/4/2025 - 8/4/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

Global Cuisine: Mexican (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1009      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
W 5/14/2025 - 5/14/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare: Street Corn, Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls, Skillet Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeno Verde Sauce and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Global Cuisine: Mexican (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1010      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Tu 9/9/2025 - 9/9/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare: Street Corn, Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls, Skillet Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeno Verde Sauce and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Global Cuisine: Thai Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1014 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Th 5/15/2025 - 5/15/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare: Pad Thai, Larb gai (chicken in lettuce wrap), Pork satay with peanut sauce, and Veggie Thai curry soup

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Global Cuisine: Thai Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1015      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Tu 7/15/2025 - 7/15/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

Working in small groups, We will prepare Pad thai, Larb gai ( chicken in lettuce wrap), Pork satay with peanut sauce, and Veggie Thai curry soup

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Salads & Salad Dressings (Hands-On)
Item: CUR1002 Instructor: Robin Rosen
Sa 5/17/2025 - 5/17/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Asian Bowls (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1018 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Th 5/22/2025 - 5/22/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will be preparing Citrus Chicken Rice Bowl, Buddha Bowl, Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowl and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Asian Bowls (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1019 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Tu 8/19/2025 - 8/19/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will be preparing Citrus Chicken Rice Bowl, Buddha Bowl, Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowl and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

4th of July Potluck (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1022 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
F 5/23/2025 - 5/23/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Melon Caprese Salad, Sheet Pan Jalapeno Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce, Mexican Street Corn, Brown Sugar Peach Shortcake and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

4th of July Potluck (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1023 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
M 6/16/2025 - 6/16/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Melon Caprese Salad, Sheet Pan Jalapeno Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce, Mexican Street Corn, Brown Sugar Peach Shortcake and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Fish, Fish, Fish 3 (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1001      Instructor: Michelle Goggins
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
W 5/28/2025 - 5/28/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $59.00                   

Working in small groups, we will prepare: Seafood Cakes with Cilantro Butter Sauce, Pineapple Glazed Salmon, Shrimp Spring Roll Salad, Cioppino and Cajun Tuna Casserole.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Dim Sum (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1016 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Th 5/29/2025 - 5/29/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

We will be working in small groups to prepare Shrimp & Pork Shumai, Chinese Stuffed Eggplant, Scallion Pancakes and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Dim Sum (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1017 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
M 8/25/2025 - 8/25/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

We will be working in small groups to prepare Shrimp & Pork Shumai, Chinese Stuffed Eggplant, Scallion Pancakes and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

Global Cuisine: Indian Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1008 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1   STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
M 9/8/2025 - 9/8/2025  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Chana masala (chickpea curry), Chicken tikka masala, Palek paneer (spinach with cheese), and Spiced basmati rice.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

Global Cuisine: Japanese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1012 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
6/2/2025 - 6/2/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Please note: The date of this class has changed from Tues, 7/23 11am-2pm to Fri 8/23 11am-2pm

We will prepare Miso soup, Tonkatsu (crunch chicken cutlet) with cucumber salad, Sushi rice, and Yakisoba (Japanese stir fry noodles).

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Sunday Brunch for a Crowd (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1011      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Tu 6/3/2025 - 6/3/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

We will be preparing Crunch wrap with chorizo, scrambled egg, black bean and cheddar cheese, Crispy  breakfast potatoes with bacon, chili garlic oil and herbs, Muffin tin donuts and Smoked salmon dip with bagel bites.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

 

Summer Appetizers (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1020 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
6/9/2025 - 6/9/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups, Grilled Sausages with Grilled Shallot Relish,Niçoise Toast, Pull Apart Cheeseburger Sliders and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Summer Appetizers (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1021 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
7/9/2025 - 7/9/2025 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups, Grilled Sausages with Grilled Shallot Relish,Niçoise Toast, Pull Apart Cheeseburger Sliders and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Cooking with Squash (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1026 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Tu 6/10/2025 - 6/10/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Butternut Squash Orzo Salad with Candied Bacon, Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs, Chili Crisp Squash Dumplings in Ginger Soy Broth and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Cooking with Squash (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1027 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
F 8/15/2025 - 8/15/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Butternut Squash Orzo Salad with Candied Bacon, Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs, Chili Crisp Squash Dumplings in Ginger Soy Broth and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Chicken Dinner Ideas (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUG1000 Instructor: Michelle Goggins
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
W 6/11/2025 - 6/11/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                                                              
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

Main Dish Salads (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1002      Instructor: Michelle Goggins
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
W 6/18/2025 - 6/18/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

Working in groups, this class will prepare several Main Dish Salads: Roasted Vegetable and Couscous, Asian Chicken Salad, and a couple more. 

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Fancy Sunday Dinner (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUTL1003 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Th 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $59.00                                                              
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

Fancy Sunday Dinner (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUTL1001 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3   Rm 3-216
Th 9/4/2025 - 9/4/2025 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $59.00                                                              
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

Ocean Delights (Hands-On)
Item: CUTL1010      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
M 9/15/2025 - 9/15/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $59.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

 

Global Cuisine: French Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1028      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
M 7/14/2025 - 7/14/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

Working in small groups we will prepare Chicken Bouillabaisse with Rouille, Potatoes au Gratin, Salmon Nicoise Salad, Ratatouille and Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie with Maple Roasted Apples.

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board apron & dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice

 

 

Global Cuisine: Chinese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUR1004 Instructor: Harrison Paparatto
Sessions: 1   STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
F 9/12/2025 - 9/12/2025  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM     
Fee: $55.00 

Working in small groups we will prepare Egg Rolls, Vegetable Fried Rice, General Tso’s Chicken and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, dish towel, apron and cutting board to class.
Recipes are subject to change.

Vegetable Fried Rice

 

Sushi Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUR1005      Instructor: Robin Rosen
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Tu 7/22/2025 - 7/22/2025        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $49.00                    

     

     

 

 

(We will not be using raw fish.)

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a cutting board, a knife (not serated), an apron, a dish towel and a take away container to class.

 

 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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