Cooking

Aurora Cooks

Our cooking classes are designed to develop age-specific skills, promote community, demystify scratch cooking across cultures and promote fruit and vegetable consumption. We can help you become a confident home cook with our approach to cooking: empowering, practical and fun!

Parent/Tot

Curriculum designed for youth ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. $35/ pair

DINO-MITE BITES

Jurassic times call for Jurassic measures! It is time to get YOU and your little dinosaur into the kitchen for a prehistoric party. Grab your cooking spot before they’re extinct. Menu: Cheddar Fossil Crisp, Roasted Parmesan Broccoli Trees and M&M Dinosaur Nests.

70801 Sept. 16

• Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Mini Mexico

Join us for this TINY taste of Mexico where we will be making some scrumptious snacks that will help introduce your tot to the fiesta flavor!

70802 Sept. 23

• Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

70803 Oct. 14

• Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Cookies And Cocoa

Grab your little ones and join us for an afternoon of cookie making fun with a warm mug of homemade hot cocoa!

70805 Oct. 7

• Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

70806 Nov. 4

• Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Not So Scary Snacks

Halloween doesn’t have to be scary. It must be D-EL-I-C-I-O-U-S. Join us for some treats and maybe some tricks. Menu: Witches brew MAGIC lemonade, Where’s my Mummy Pizzas, and Friendly Ghost Chocolate Dipped Bananas.

70807 Oct. 21

• Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

70808 Oct. 28

• Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Appleozza

What do they say about apples?! That they make fun snacks, of course! Come enjoy a morning of apple treats with us. Menu: Pecan Chicken Fingers with Apple BBQ Sauce, Granola Apple Wedges and Apple Cider Floats.

70809 Nov. 11

• Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Turkey Tot Brunch

Spend the morning with your favorite tot while making this Thanksgiving themed brunch! Menu: Turkey Breakfast Pizza, Apple Cider Donuts and a Pumpkin Smoothie.

70811 Nov. 18

• Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

• Central Recreation Center

70810 Nov. 18

• Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Parent/Family

Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. $55/ pair

KOREAN BBQ

In this class we will make Korean dishes bursting with bright spices, exciting ingredients and mouthwatering flavors that the whole family will love! Menu: Bulgogi Chicken, Kimchi Fried Rice and Hotteok (Cinnamon-Sugar filled pancakes) for dessert.

70813 Sept. 22

• Friday, 6-8 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

BREAD-Y, SET, GO

Join us for a morning of baking! We will master different types of breads for you to share with your family. Menu: Smore’s Quick Bread, Homemade Rolls with Baked Potato Butter and Berry Muffins.

70814 Sept. 23

• Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

• Central Recreation Center

CREPE ESCAPE

Come master the art of crêpe making! Spend a morning making sweet and savory crepes filled with homemade hazelnut spread, whipped cream, fresh fruits, veggies, bacon and cheeses.

70815 Oct. 14

• Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

COZY COOKING

Need a food hug? Learn to make chicken noodle soup from scratch! Bye-bye canned soup, hello soup du jour connoisseur! Menu: Homemade Chicken

Noodle Soup, Lemon Rosemary Crackers and Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

70816 Oct. 20

• Friday, 6-8 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

FRIGHTFUL FINGER FOODS

Join us to make some spooky appetizers for your Haunted Halloween Feast. Menu: Dracula’s Spicy Bat Wings (Baked Chicken Wings), Mummy Pepper Poppers and Caramel Apple Bites.

70817 Oct. 28

• Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

• Moorhead Recreation Center

70818 Oct. 28

• Saturday, 12:30 -2:30 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

A Brunch Of Pumpkins

Oh, my gourd! It’s FALL y’all! Bring the family and let’s have fun, cook something scrumptious and give everybody at your next brunch pumpkin to talk about. Menu: Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Apple Butter, Southwestern Pumpkin Breakfast

Skillet and Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip with Apples Dunkers.

70819 Nov. 11

• Saturday, noon- 2 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

HAP-PIE THANKSGIVING

Grab a kitchen helper and come join us in making some delicious pies to take some of the work out of your thanksgiving spread Menu: Chocolate Pretzel Cream Pie and Pumpkin Cranberry Crumble Tart.

70907 Nov. 21

• Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Kids

Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-9. $35/ person

YO-DA CHEF TODAY!

Was the last time your kids were in the kitchen a long time ago in a galaxy far far away? Worry not, we will prepare a delicious menu inspired by the cutest little green guy in space and the best thing is YO-DA chef. Here at Aurora Cooks…this is the way. Menu: baby Yoda Pot Stickers with Ginger Sesame Dark Side Sauce, Spicy Garlic Edamame and The Force Fried Rice.

70823 Sept. 16

• Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

• Moorhead Recreation Center

EASY FUN SNACKS!

Send those after school snack cooks over to learn some easy and fun snacks that anyone can make at home with a little help. Menu: Bacon Cheddar

Caramelized Onion Cream Cheese Pinwheel, Apple Caramel Chocolate Coconut Nachos, Bean and Cheese Baked Taquitos w/ Roasted Tomato Salsa.

70824 Sept. 23

• Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Do The Noodle Dance

Learn the super-secret creative idea dance…the noodle dance. We will be working on a few different noodle recipes that will get your brain and body wiggling. Menu: Hand Rolled and Cut Lemon

Butter Noodles, Sesame Soba Noodles and Crispy

Butterscotch Noodle Nests.

70825 Sept. 30

• Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

• Moorhead Recreation Center

70826 Oct. 7

• Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Adventures Of Ciderman

With great flavor comes great responsibility. Join your friendly neighbor Ciderman to save this “Big Apple” meal from sudden doom. Menu: Apple Cider

Braised Chicken Sausage Roulade, Roasted Garlic Whipped Cauliflower, Sharp Cheddar Corn Muffins with Cinnamon Apple Butter and White Chocolate Web Hot Caramel Apple Cider.

70827 Oct. 14

• Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Not The Sushi

All the sushi fun without any of the fish! Come make some fun kid-friendly takes on sushi. Menu: BLT Sushi, Cucumber California Rolls and Rice Crispy Dessert Nigari.

70828 Oct. 21

• Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

• Central Recreation Center

Frightening Feast

Have fun making and eating this frightful feast. Menu: Pesto “Eyeball” Pasta, “Bone” Breadsticks and Dirt ‘n Worms.

70829 Oct. 28

• Saturday, 3-5 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Pumpkin Patch

Learn new recipes to love pumpkin even more! Menu: Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Pumpkin Hummus with Crudité and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.

70830 Nov. 4

• Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Cookie Craze

Cookies galore! Come spend an afternoon with us where we will do all things cookies for you to share with your loved ones. Menu: Breakfast cookies, Chocolate Mint Candy Cookies and Snickerdoodle Thumbprints

70832 Nov. 18

• Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

After School Cooking

Transform into a chef after school! Join us for an after-school cooking class learning basic cooking techniques to make delicious and nutritious snacks at home!

• Ages 6-9

• $12/class or register for the entire month

70834 Sept. 6-20

70837 Oct. 4-18

70839 Nov. 1-15

• Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

70840 Sept. 6-20

70841 Oct. 4-18

70842 Nov. 1-15

• Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Junior Chef

Curriculum designed for youth ages 10-14. $35/ person

CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA

Let’s explore the “Windy City’s” classic pizza style and take pizza night to a new level. Menu: Pepperoni and Cheese Deep Dish Pizza, Roasted Garlic Broccoli, Marinara and a Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie.

70844 Sept. 16

• Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Street Tacos And Taquitos

Tick-tock it’s taco time. Salsa on down to make tortillas and new friends. Menu: Chicken Tacos Al Pastor, Tomatillo Salsa and Banana Honey Almond Butter Dessert Taquitos with Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce.

70846 Sept. 30

• Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

MEXICAN FIESTA

Take your family on a delicious trip south of the border! Menu: Beef Enchiladas, Elote Corn Salad and Tres Leches Cupcakes.

70848 Oct. 7

• Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

• Central Recreation Center

Lunch Is Served

Looking to give your teen some independence in the kitchen? In this class they will learn a simple meal that they can make at home. Menu: Zesty Taco Soup, Homemade Tortillas and Natillas (Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Custard) With Whipped Cream.

70849 Oct. 14

• Saturday, 10 a.m.- noon

• Moorhead Recreation Center

CHINESE TAKEOUT

Cook like a Wok star! Skip the trip to your favorite Chinese takeout at home. Menu: Lemon Chicken, Veggie Lo Mein and Crispy Eggrolls.

70850 Nov. 4

Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Global Bites

Introduce your kiddos to different flavors from around the world. Join us as we make these global bites. Menu: Coconut Harissa Meatballs, Crispy Falafel with Tzatziki and Cinnamon Sugar Zeppole (Italian Donuts) with Chocolate Drizzle.

70854 Nov. 17

Friday, 6-8 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

HAP-PIE THANKSGIVING

Grab a kitchen helper and come join us in making some delicious pies to take some of the work out of your thanksgiving spread Menu: Chocolate Pretzel Cream Pie and Pumpkin Cranberry Crumble Tart.

70859 Nov. 18

• Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Central Recreation Center

Teen

Curriculum designed for youth ages 15-18. $40/ person

Chinese Takeout

Cook like a Wok star! Skip the trip to your favorite Chinese takeout at home. Menu: General Tso’s, Drunken Noodles and Almond Cookies.

70862 Sept. 8

• Friday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Parisian Bistro

Spend an afternoon in Paris together with us. Be wowed by how fun and easy learning classic French fair can be Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Fresh Herb Volute, French Omelets, and White Chocolate and Raspberry Madeleines for dessert.

70861 Sept. 16

• Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Ramen 101

Break out your chopsticks and learn how to simplify making a delicious bowl of ramen. Menu: Easy Chicken Ramen, Ramen egg and Blistered Shishito Peppers with Ginger Sesame Aioli.

70864 Sept. 28

• Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Tip Top Tapas

Join us to prepare some tip top tapas! These easy and approachable recipes will give you a taste of Spain. Menu: Chorizo and Potato Spanish Tortilla with Garlic Aioli, Spanish Albondigas (Meatballs) and Alfadores (Shortbread Dulce De Leche Cookies)

70867 Oct. 6

• Friday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

BOO BRUNCH

Grab your spookiest apron and join us in the kitchen for a fun filled class! Together we will make a brunch spread even the creepiest witch can’t match. Menu: Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Pomegranate Whipped Cream, Ghostly Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties, Jack-O-Lantern Granola Bar Fruit Pizza and Cranberry-Orange Mock-Mosa.

70868 Oct. 21

• Saturday, 1-3:30pm

• Moorhead Recreation Center

PHO SURE

Learn to master restaurant quality Pho at home. Menu: Pho Bac, Crispy Eggrolls with Nuoc Cham and Vietnamese Coffee Sunday.

70866 Oct. 21

• Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

HOLY MOLE

Together we will de-mystify this Oaxacan favorite and bring the complexity of mole into your own kitchen. Menu: Chicken Mole, Cilantro Lime Rice and Esquites (Mexican Corn Salsa).

70869 Nov. 4

• Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Adult 18+

Curriculum designed for adults ages 18 years and older. $40/person

PIECE OF PIE WORKSHOP

Seem to have lost your “flour” power or forgotten grandma’s famous pie secrets? Join us in learning the basics of pie making. Menu: Curry Chicken Pot Pie, Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and Caramel Apple Pie for dessert.

70874 Sept. 7

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

BACK TO BASICS 1: KNIFE SKILLS AND BECHAMEL

In this technique driven class we will focus on knife skill basics, learn how to make one of the five mother sauces- Bechamel, and explore the fundamentals of baking. Menu: Croque Monsieur, Chunky Provencal Soup and Apple Strudel.

70875 Sept. 15

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

FANCY AND FRENCH

Bon Jour! Please join us for a night of cooking fancy French food and, of course, some fun. Menu: Lemon Chicken Fricassee, Niçoise Salad and an Apple Blueberry Tarte Tatin for Dessert.

70877 Sept. 21

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

COFFEE AND DONUTS

Coffee and Donuts? Yes, please! In this class we will learn to make some top shelf donuts and a delicious cocktail perfect for dunking or sipping while you enjoy your efforts. Menu: Salted Caramel Crunch Old Fashioned Donuts, Blueberries and Cream Filled Donuts.

70880 Sept. 23

• Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

• Moorhead Recreation Center

DATE NIGHT: NAWLINS

Bypass your typical night and let’s head to the French Quarter for some scrumptious eats. Together we will prepare a cozy Cajun inspired meal filled with flavor and fun! Menu: Cajun Shrimp n’ Grits, Bacon Braised Collard Greens and Bourbon Praline Bread Pudding.

70881 Sept. 29

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Cast Iron Cooking

Learn how versatile cast iron cooking can be and how to care for your skillet. Menu: Herbed Spatchcock Chicken, Crispy Potatoes and Charred Broccoli Salad.

70883 Oct. 5

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

BRUNCH, BELLINIS, REPEAT

Grab a friend and join us for a show stopping brunch that is sure to impress. We will cheer to all your efforts with refreshing Baby Bellinis. Menu: Vegetable Hash with Poached Eggs, Spiced Dutch Baby topped with Caramelized Peaches and Walnuts and fresh Baby Bellinis to drink.

70895 Oct. 7

• Saturday, 9 a.m.- noon

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Dinner With Julia

Join us for an evening of classic French faire that the master herself would be proud of. Menu: Coq au Vin, Salade Lyonnaise and Reine de Saba (Queen of Sheba Cake).

70886 Oct. 13

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Spooky Treats

Get in the holiday spirit, baking some spooky treats to share with your loved ones. Menu: Pumpkin and Rosemary Brittle, Mummy Hand Pies and Spider Truffles.

70887 Oct. 19

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Fall Small Plates

Have an elegant night in with fancy small plates packed with our favorite fall ingredients! Menu: Popovers with Whipped Apple Butter Spread and Chevre Butternut Squash Tarts.

70890 Oct. 26

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Paella Maestro

Join us on the streets of Valencia and learn to make this iconic Spanish dish. Menu: Perfect Paella, Spanish Citrus Salad and an Orange Almond Tart.

70891 Oct. 27

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

POSOLE, PLEASE!

Learn how to make this hearty Mexican stew with all the fixings to warm up on cold nights. Menu: Chicken Pozole Verde with Toppings, Homemade Corn Tortillas and Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding).

70896 Nov. 2

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Korean Street Food

Take a trip to the streets of South Korea. In this class we will make Korean dishes bursting with bright spices, exciting ingredients and mouthwatering flavors! Menu: Buldak (Cheesy Korean Fire Chicken), Kimchi Fried Rice and Korean Cucumber Salad.

70898 Nov. 3

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Candy Making

Demystify some candy making basics and make some tasty treats to share with your loved ones. Menu: Apple Cider Toffee, Pumpkin Fudge and Pecan Pralines.

70900 Nov. 16

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Gnocchi Yourself Out

See just how versatile gnocchi can be! With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to make this fancy dish with some ease. Menu: Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto and Potato Gnocchi with a Creamy Tuscan Sauce.

70904 Nov. 30

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Moorhead Recreation Center

Adult 21+

Curriculum designed for adults ages 21 and older. $50/ person

RAMEN 101

Break out your chopsticks and learn how to simplify making a delicious bowl of ramen. Menu: Easy Chicken Ramen, Ramen Egg and Blistered Shishito Peppers with Ginger Sesame Aioli

70912 Sept. 14

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

NOTHING IS IM-PASTA-BLE

Believe in yourself inside and outside the kitchen. Join us for this uplifting pasta workshop where we will be rolling pasta and simmering away our worries in a robust ragu. Menu: Homemade Spinach Pappardelle, Italian Sausage Roasted Red Bell Pepper Ragu, Blistered Garlic and Herb Italian Green Beans.

70915 Sept. 21

Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

GREEKIN’ OUT

Attention cooks and food geeks, it is time to make dinner and tonight we’ll make it GREEK. In this class we will explore some Mediterranean flavors with a fun and flavorful menu. Join us and change up your normal weeknight dinner and let’s Greek Out. Menu: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Lamb Meatballs, Mediterranean Orzo Salad and Spanakopita.

70917 Sept. 22

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Korean Street Food

Take a trip to the streets of South Korea. In this class we will make Korean dishes bursting with bright spices, exiting ingredients and mouthwatering flavors! Menu: Buldak (Cheesy Korean Fire Chicken), Kimchi Fried Rice and Korean Cucumber Salad.

70918 Sept. 28

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Frybread Feast

A taco by any other name... crispy, chewy and complex in flavor. Join us as we dive into this Native American staple. Menu: Beef Navajo Tacos topped with a Green Chile Crème and an Osage Hominy Salsa and Fry Bread Nuggets with Wojapi for dessert.

70919 Sept. 29

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

DATE NIGHT: ARGENTINA STEAK DINNER

Want to teach your typical steak dinner a new dance? Partner up and let’s tango into the kitchen to transform your standard meat and potato dinner with an Argentinian twist. Menu: Chilean Spiced Flank Steak, Classic Chimichurri Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprout and Fingerling Potatoes with Red Chimichurri Vinaigrette, Homemade Dulce de Leche Ice Cream and Alfajores Cookie.

70922 Oct. 5

Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Gnocchi Yourself Out

See just how versatile gnocchi can be! With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to make this fancy dish with some ease. Menu: Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto and Potato Gnocchi with a Creamy Tuscan Sauce.

70923 Oct. 6

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

POSOLE, PLEASE!

Learn how to make this hearty Mexican stew with all the fixings to warm up on cold nights. Menu: Chicken Pozole Verde with Toppings, Homemade Corn Tortillas and Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding).

70924 Nov. 12

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Polish Pierogis

A true taste of Poland! In this class, you will learn how to make these wonderfully savory dumplings. Menu: Potato and Cheese Pierogis with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Apple Pie-rogies and Mizeria (polish Cucumber Salad).

70925 Oct. 13

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Bourbon And Bites

A warming collection of small plates and a bourbon cocktail make up this elegant winter meal. Menu: Brown Butter Cauliflower Dip with Torn Bread, Butternut Squash Roasted with Apples and Spiced Maple Bourbon Braised Beef.

70926 Oct. 19

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Indian Street Food

Enjoy an Indian Spiced Mojito and join us as we explore the vibrant flavors of Indian street food, learning to harness the power of spices and prepare traditional dishes. Menu: Chaat Samosa: Homemade Fried Samosa topped with Chana Masala, Yogurt Drizzle and Mojitos.

70927 Oct. 20

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

RAMSEY’S DINNER PARTY

We’ll be having some dinner service fun with this menu! We promise not to kick you out of the kitchen... well, maybe. Menu: Mini Beef Wellington, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Charred Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Burre Blanc.

70928 Oct. 26

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

Central Recreation Center

Spooky Bites And Cocktails

Join us as you are or as you’re not for a Halloween app and cocktail class. Reserve your spot for some scary good food/drinks and a hauntingly fun time. Menu: Chorizo and Carmelized Onion Intestines with a Bloody Cranberry Sauce, Spicy Bat Wings, Pumpkin Patch Bites and a Witches Brew Cocktail to sip

70929 Oct. 27

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

PUB

Grub

Craving a cold one and some pub bites? Join us in this class where we will prepare just that. Menu: Green Chili Brew Stew, with Homemade Tortillas, plus Churro Donuts and Porter Ice Cream for dessert.

70930 Nov. 2

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

I’M SO GLAD I FONDUE

Looking for something FON-to-DUE with someone you love? Transform your typical date night dinner into a cozy, melty, ooey-gooey fancy fondue affair. Wine pairing suggestions provided. No double dipping. Menu: Marbled Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries and Bananas, Trio Formaggio Fondue with Herbed Chicken Bites, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Fingerling Potatoes.

70931 Nov. 3

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Rustic Cajun

Expand your “go to” home cooked meal repiteaux and explore Cajun cuisine. Join us as we walk you through some southern classic dishes. During class we will highlight tips and techniques behind the rustic and robust flavors of the Cajun region. Menu: Spicy Chicken Gumbo and Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade.

70932 Nov. 9

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Candy Making

Demystify some candy making basics and make some tasty treats to share with your loved ones. Menu: Apple Cider Toffee, Pumpkin Fudge and Pecan Pralines.

70934 Nov. 16

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Impressive Thanksgiving Sides And Sips

Perfect your Thanksgiving sides before the big day! Menu: Brussel Sprout Bruschetta, Maple Roasted Root Vegetables with Pecans and Bacon, Popovers with Whipped Apple Butter and Apple Sausage Stuffing.

70935 Nov. 17

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

Thanksgiving Pie Workshop

Take one thing off your Thanksgiving to do list and make your pies with us! Menu: Pumpkin Crumble Tart with Cranberry Glaze and Maple Bourbon Custard Pie.

70936 Nov. 21

• Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center