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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!

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

 
Sushi Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUR1002 Robin Rosen, Harrison Paparatto
Day of the Week: F     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/1/2024-3/1/2024      Fee: $45.00
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  

      Please bring a cutting board, a knife (not serated) and a take away container to class.

      (We will not be using raw fish.)

     ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

                            Recipes are subject to change.

  

 

Sicilian Cooking 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUTD1010 Patricia Dickerson
12/13/2023 - 12/13/2023 

 

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Fee: $55.00  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

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.          

 

Sicilian Cooking 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUTD1003 Patricia Dickerson
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/3/2024-4/3/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

Italian Conversation & Cuisine (Cooking Demo & Tasting)
Item: CUFL1003 Ida Colarullo, Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Sa     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/6/2024-4/6/2024      Fee: $49.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM  

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Holiday Entertaining Ideas (Hands-On)
Item: CUHE1001 Michelle Goggins
Sa 12/16/2023 - 12/16/2023 

 

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM  Fee: $55.00  

This is a hands-on cooking class. Please bring a chef’s knife and a cutting board to class.

Let’s get ready for the holidays! The class and I will make (and eat!) easy holiday recipes that can be prepared ahead and brought out just when the guests ring the doorbell. Working in groups of three, we will prepare: Hot Pecan Dip, Portabella Steak Sandwiches with Gorgonzola Butter, Spinach Feta Bites, Chocolate Truffles (and more!). This is a participation class: Please bring a chef's knife and cutting board to class.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

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.          

 

German Conversation & Cuisine (Cooking Demo & Tasting)
Item: CUFL1003 Nicola Van Den Handel, Lisa Osterlindh
Tu   12:00 PM - 2:00 PM STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 12/19/2023 - 12/19/2023       Fee: $49.00

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

Sicilian Cooking 1 (Hands-On)
Item: CUTD1004 Patricia Dickerson
Day of the Week: Th     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/7/2024-3/7/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

 

You will make Caponata, Spaghetti with Pistachio Cream Sauce, Eggplant Rollatini, Marinara Sauce and Deconstructed Cannoli

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a knife and a cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Homemade Pasta & Sauces (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUTD1001 Patricia Dickerson
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/24/2024-1/24/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Homemade Pasta & Sauces (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUTD1006 Patricia Dickerson
Day of the Week: Tu     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/26/2024-3/26/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Basic Knife Skills (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1001 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: F     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/26/2024-1/26/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  


This is a HANDS-ON style class.
Materials: Bring a chef's knife (also known as a French or cook's knife), a paring knife, and favorite cutting board. If you do not have your own, we will supply a knife and cutting board.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

 

Global Cuisine: Thai Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1002 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/31/2024-1/31/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

We will be preparing Pad thai, Larb gai ( chicken in lettuce wrap), Pork satay with peanut sauce and Veggie Thai curry soup

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

This is a hands-on cooking class. Please bring a chef’s knife and a cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

 

 

Fun With Phyllo (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUR1003 Robin Rosen, Harrison Paparatto
Day of the Week: F     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/2/2024-2/2/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Plant Based Basics (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUV1004 Heidi Schild
Day of the Week: Tu     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/6/2024-2/6/2024      Fee: $49.00
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM  

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, and take-home containers to class. Aprons, optional.

Recipes may include Easy bean burger, Sweet Potato/black bean quesadilla, Overnight Oats & Oven fry Potato wedges.

Recipes are subject to change.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

 

 

Global Cuisine: Indian Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1005 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/7/2024-2/7/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

We will be preparing 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 and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Taco Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1003 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Sa     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/10/2024-2/10/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

We will be preparing Fresh pico de gallo, Homemade guacamole, Charred cauliflower tacos with romesco salsa, Chorizo and potato tacos and Chicken taco soup.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Steak House Dinner (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1006 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Tu     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/13/2024-2/13/2024      Fee: $59.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

We will be preparing Wedge salad with blue cheese, bacon and chives, New York strip au poivre, Seared green beans with toasted almonds and Smashed baby Yukon potatoes with rosemary and garlic butter.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Tapas Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1012 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: F     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/16/2024-2/16/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE
 

 

Plant Based Asian Cooking (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUV1002 Heidi Schild
Day of the Week: Tu     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/20/2024-2/20/2024      Fee: $49.00
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

This is a hands-on cooking class. Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, and take-home containers to class. Aprons, optional.

 

Global Cuisine: Japanese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1009 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Th     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/22/2024-2/22/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

We will be preparing Miso soup, Tonkatsu (crunch pork cutlet) with cucumber salad, Sushi rice and Yakisoba (Japanese stir fry noodle).

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Sunday Brunch for a Crowd (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1008 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Sa     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/24/2024-2/24/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

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 and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Italian Dinner Party (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1007 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/28/2024-2/28/2024      Fee: $59.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

We will be preparing Linguine with clams, Baked branzino with fennel and olives and Zuppa di pesce.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Appetizers Galore (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1010 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Sa     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/2/2024-3/2/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

We will prepare Cauliflower toast with prosciutto and mascarpone, Cranberry brie pull apart bread, Mock shrimp ceviche with corn chips and Pasta wrapped hot Thai meatballs with mint and cilantro dipping sauce.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Everyone to the Table - 'Tutti a Tavola' - a multi course Italian meal (Hands-On)
Item: CUT1001 Marcella Trotta Monitto
Day of the Week: M     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/4/2024-3/4/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
 

Elegant Healthy Salads (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1011 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/6/2024-3/6/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

We will prepare Roasted portobello salad with pecorino, Cantaloupe and cucumber salad with ricotta salata and marcona almonds, Kale and bacon salad with maple candied walnuts and Farro salad with sugar snap peas, baby tomatoes, dill and feta.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Party Boards (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUTD1002 Patricia Dickerson
Day of the Week: Th     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/21/2024-3/21/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

 

Fish, Fish, Fish Two (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1001 Michelle Goggins
Day of the Week: Sa     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/23/2024-3/23/2024      Fee: $59.00
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Bring a cutting board and sharp chef's knife to class.

 

Favorite Potluck Dishes (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1002 Michelle Goggins
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/27/2024-3/27/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Please bring a knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes may change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Swedish Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1004 Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Tu     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/2/2024-4/2/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

We will be preparing Swedish meatballs with lingonberry jam and pickled cucumbers, Creamy mashed potatoes and

Toast Skagen (Swedish shrimp toast).

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Spanish Conversation & Cuisine (Cooking Demo & Tasting)
Item: CUFL1005 Lisa Osterlindh, Mirta Rimolo
Day of the Week: M     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/8/2024-4/8/2024      Fee: $49.00
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Recipes are subject to change.

 

Farmer's Market to Table (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1003 Michelle Goggins
Day of the Week: W     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/10/2024-4/10/2024      Fee: $55.00
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chefs knife and cutting board to class.

Recipes are subject to change.

 

French Conversation & Cuisine (Cooking Demo & Tasting)
Item: CUFL1004 Maggie El Edwy, Lisa Osterlindh
Day of the Week: Tu     STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-216
Sessions: 1 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/16/2024-4/16/2024      Fee: $49.00
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

 

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

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