Aurora Cooks Winter Brochure 2018 by Aurora.CO

City of Aurora WINTER 2018 COOKING CLASSES

AuroraGov.org/Cooking

Now at Moorhead! Come check out our new teaching kitchen and cooking classes at Moorhead Recreation Center! 2390 Havana St. Aurora, CO 80010

View our online cooking class calendar AuroraGov.org/Cooking WINTER COOKING 2018

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Dear Aurora Cooks Community, Happy Holidays! We are excited to welcome you into our warm kitchen during this season of baking, family, and tradition. The Aurora Cooks Kitchens will be hosting many opportunities to get your families geared up for the holidays including our Scratch Baking Basics Series, Kids and Teens Holiday Cooking Camp, and Parent/Family New Year’s Fancy Fondue. Bring your friends for a gathering in our kitchen and check out some of our new wine dinners such as our Argentinian Wine Dinner or Couscous in Casablanca. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend Valentine’s Day, call ahead for a seat at our Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner. We look forward to cooking with you this winter! The Aurora Cooks Team

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Classes will be held at Expo Recreation Center 303.326.8630 10955 E. Exposition Ave.

Parent/Tot 1

Parent/Family 3

Moorhead Recreation Center 303.326.8315 2390 Havana St. Meadowood Recreation Center 303.326.8300 3054 S. Laredo St. Call 303.326.8634 to discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions before enrolling.

Kids 6

Teens 9

Adults 15+

Core Techniques

Couples Cook

Wine Tastings

Fridays Uncorked

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parent/tot

Ages 3-6 with parent $17 ($14.50 Resident) unless noted. Each person must register individually.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP

Spend a morning constructing an edible gingerbread house you can put on display or share for a tasty holiday treat. Moorhead • 248288 Dec. 3 Sun., 10-11:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY TREATS

Treat your tot for the holidays! Menu: Pita Trees, Rudolph Sandwiches, Popcorn Cups & Santa’s Cookies.

FESTIVE HOLIDAYS

Menu: Sweet Roasted Carrots with Herbs, Cinnamon Baked Apples with Oats, Pita Christmas Trees with Avocado Hummus & Holiday Apple Cider.

Expo • 246982 Dec. 20 Wed., 4-5:30 p.m. • Karon Sorensen

HOLIDAY COOKIES

Expo • 246976 Dec. 6 Wed., 5-6:30 p.m. Expo • 246975 Dec. 9 Sat., 1:30-3 p.m. • Vasiliki Murdzia

Spend an afternoon with your little one, baking, decorating & icing classic holiday cutout cookies while sipping a cup of candy cane hot cocoa. Bring a container to take your treats home.

TINSEL TOWN

Moorhead • 248237 Dec. 21 Thu., 9-10:30 a.m.

Menu: Fruit Trees with Marshmallow Snow, “Coal” Cracker Jacks, Parmesan Biscuit Snowmen & Polar Bear Hot Cocoa.

MINIONS

Menu: Minion Munch, El Macho’s Salsa & Chips, Dr. Havario’s Meatballs & Minion Cupcakes.

Moorhead • 246881 Dec. 7 Thu., 10-11:30 a.m.

Expo • 249751 Jan. 6 Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • Karon Sorensen

Meadowood • 246987 Dec. 17 Sun., 1:30-3 p.m. • Vasiliki Murdzia

BREAKFAST ON THE GO

NORTH POLE TREATS

Come make healthy breakfast foods for rushed & busy mornings. Menu: Banana & Mango Smoothie, Oatmeal Chocolate Energy Bites, Frozen Yogurt Push Pops & Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Burrito.

Menu: Strawberry Santa, PitaAvocado Christmas Trees, Reindeer Trail Mix & Snowball Cookies. Moorhead • 246882 Dec. 16 Sat., 2-3:30 p.m.

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Moorhead • 249770 Jan. 7 Sun., 10:30 a.m.-noon

parent/tot

Ages 3-6 with parent $17 ($14.50 Resident) unless noted. Each person must register individually.

MAC ATTACK

BE MY VALENTINE

Moorhead • 249768 Jan. 13 Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon

Meadowood • 249995 Feb. 11 Sun., 1-2:30 p.m.

Meadowood • 249994 Jan. 21 Sun., 1-2:30 p.m.

Moorhead • 250067 Feb. 14 Wed., 10:30 a.m.-noon

Expo • 249755 Jan. 28 Sun., 10:30 a.m.-noon

MUFFIN TIN COOKING

Bring your little ones & their love for mac n’ cheese & leave with some new favorites! Menu: Classic Creamy Mac with Mixins, Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese, Ham & Mac Rollups & Yogurt Dipped Cuties for Dessert.

Enjoy preparing heart healthy foods with your tot. Menu: Healthy Hearts, I Love You Raspberry Parfaits with Homemade Granola, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Rice Cakes & Apple Heart Sandwiches.

Everything in a muffin tin! Menu: Tortilla Spirals, Spaghetti Nests & Dutch Babies.

CRAZY FOR QUESO

Build your own quesadilla with homemade queso & lots of toppings. Menu: Avocado Dippers, Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla, Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt & Agua Fresca.

Expo • 249757 Feb. 17 Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • Karon Sorensen

PRINCESS TEA PARTY

Expo • 249752 Jan. 20 Sat., 1:30-3 p.m.

Dress like your favorite princess & join us for a tea party! Menu: Fruit Wands with Marshmallow Dip, Royal Sandwiches & Sparkle Cookies.

Moorhead • 249771 Jan. 27 Sat., 1:30-3 p.m.

VALENTINE TREATS

Moorhead • 249769 Feb. 24 Sat., 1:30-3 p.m.

Treat your tot to some valentine delights. Menu: Heart Shaped Sandwiches, Mini Hot Dog Hearts, Strawberry Parfaits & Brownie Kabobs.

Expo • 249758 Feb. 25 Sun., 10:30 a.m.-noon

Expo •249756 Feb. 3 Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon Expo • 249753 Feb. 8 Thu., 10:30 a.m.-noon • Karon Sorensen

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parent/family Ages 6-16 with parent $28.50 ($22 Resident) unless noted. Each person must register individually.

HEARTY HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY BRUNCH

Rise & shine with your family to make this warm & cozy holiday brunch. Menu: Homemade Chicken & Apple Sausage Patties, Banana Nut French Toast, Winter Fruit Salad with Maple & Ginger Syrup & Cranberry Apple Cider.

Sip on a festive Cranberry Pear Cider while you make a hearty meal for the holidays. Menu: Roasted Spiced Squash Salad with Pomegranate, Citrus Marinated Chicken, Lemon & Salt-Roasted Potatoes with Root Vegetables & Hot Fruit Bake with Cinnamon.

Expo • 246964 Dec. 16 Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Kathleen McDonald

Expo • 246963 Dec. 1 Fri., 6-8 p.m.

HOLIDAY COOKIES

Spend the day with your family baking delightful holiday cookies. Bring a container to take home your cookies. Menu: Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints, Red Velvet Seven Layer Bars, Christmas Tree Cutouts, White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies & Snickerdoodle Biscotti.

CUBA CUBA

Join us in exploring some Latin flavors as we prepare a Cuban feast! Menu: Pressed Pork Cubano, Chile Yucca Chips & Cuban Black Bean Soup. Moorhead • 246961 Dec. 3 Sun., 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Moorhead • 248289 Dec. 17 Sun., 10 a.m.-noon • James Lesley

Expo • 249722 Jan. 13 Sat., 3-5 p.m. Moorhead • 249738 Feb. 22 Thu., 5-7 p.m.

Expo • 246965 Dec. 23 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

HOLIDAY CANDY FACTORY

MEXICAN HOLIDAY FIESTA

Start a new family tradition & make your own holiday candy together! Bring a container to take home your goodies. Menu: White Chocolate Chex Mix, Sea Salt Caramel Chews, Red Velvet Cake Truffles & Peppermint Patties.

Enjoy this fun & spicy Mexican holiday meal. Menu: Christmas Eve Salad, Pozole, Mexican Rice, Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) & Chocolate Atole (Mexican Hot Drink). Expo • 246966 Dec. 22 Fri., 6-8 p.m.

Moorhead • 248233 Dec. 9 Sat., 9-11 a.m.

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parent/family Ages 6-16 with parent $28.50 ($22 Resident) unless noted. Each person must register individually.

NEW YEAR’S PARTY TREATS

Join us in baking some holiday snacks & leave with a plate of goodies to share at your New Year’s party tomorrow night. Menu: Herbed Cheese Palmiers, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Jam Toasts, Crunchy Ramen Snack Mix, Sparkle Chocolate Truffles & Confetti Bark. Moorhead • 248240 Dec. 30 Sat., noon-2 p.m. • $32 ($24.50 Resident)

FANCY FONDUE

CUPCAKE MANIA

Dress up your Friday night with a festive holiday fondue dinner. Menu: Cheese Fondue with Veggies, Crostini & Steak Dippers, Chorizo Fondue with Bell Peppers, Cornbread, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Asparagus, finished with dessert of Peppermint Chocolate Fondue.

Learn the art of the pastry chef in this fun cupcake class! Menu: Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Icing, Brownie Cupcakes with Nutella Icing & Pina Colada Cupcakes. Expo • 249720 Jan. 7 Sun., 1-3 p.m.

Moorhead • 248238 Dec. 22 Fri., 6-8 p.m.

Moorhead • 249734 Jan. 14 Sun., 10 a.m.-noon

Expo • 249727 Feb. 23 Fri., 5-7 p.m.

Moorhead • 249739 Feb. 17 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

NEW YEAR’S CREPE ESCAPE Come master the art of crêpe making with a New Year’s twist! Spend a morning making sweet & savory crêpes filled with various homemade toppings to include: hazelnut spread, mint marshmallow cream, spiced apples, confetti crêpes with veggies and cheese & crêpes with chicken in cream sauce. Expo • 246857 Dec. 30 Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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parent/family Ages 6-16 with parent $28.50 ($22 Resident) unless noted. Each person must register individually.

MASTER THE CLASSICS: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

SNOWDAY BRUNCH

Fuel up after a morning on the slopes with this cozy brunch. Menu: Maple Bacon Monkey Bread, Breakfast Tacos, Yogurt Brulee with Winter Fruit Coolers.

Come warm your soul with some family around the table & a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup! Menu: Roast Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Noodles, Three Cheese Panini & Baked Caramel Apples for dessert.

Expo • 249725 Feb. 10 Sat., 3-5 p.m. Moorhead • 249737 Feb. 11 Sun., 10 a.m.-noon

Expo • 249724 Jan. 18 Thu., 6-8 p.m.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Moorhead • 249745 Jan. 25 Thu., 5-7 p.m.

Menu: Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad, Heart Shaped Ravioli Alfredo & Chocolate Berry Cannoli.

COFFEESHOP CREATIONS

Impress your favorite barista by knowing how to make these great coffee shop treats. Menu: Blueberry Crumb Muffins, Pomegranate Scones with Homemade Whipped Cream, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Biscotti & Apple Pie Pop Tarts.

Expo • 249726 Feb. 14 Wed., 5-7 p.m.

Moorhead • 249740 Jan. 20 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

SUPERBOWL PARTY

Perfect your appetizer game just in time for the Superbowl with this night of football fun! Menu: Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Dip, Cholula Chicken Sliders, Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with French Onion Dip & Touchdown Chocolate Cake. Expo • 249723 Jan. 26 Fri., 5-7 p.m. Moorhead • 249735 Feb. 2 Fri., 5-7 p.m.

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kids

Ages 6-10 $40 ($31 Resident) unless noted.

STREET TACOS

Join us in making a Mexican feast of tasty street tacos & salsas with homemade tortillas. Menu: Baked Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Pulled Chicken Tacos with Homemade Tortillas & Agua Fresca. Moorhead • 248232 Dec. 2 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world for the holidays. Menu: Italian Pizzelles, Russian Tea Cakes, Viennese Hazelnut Crescents with Chocolate & Columbian Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookies).

GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS

Kids love to make gifts for family & friends! Spend the morning making & wrapping some fun projects for gift-giving. Add afternoon class 246744--Santa’s Sweet Shop for extra fun. Bring your lunch if attending both classes. Lunch is supervised.

Expo • 246745 Dec. 3 Sun., 1-3 p.m. • Kathleen McDonald

TINSEL TOWN

Meadowood • 246743 Dec. 2 Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • Shila Willson

Menu: Fruit Trees with Marshmallow Snow, “Coal” Cracker Jacks, Parmesan Biscuit Snowmen & Polar Bear Hot Cocoa.

SANTA’S SWEET SHOP

Moorhead • 248234 Dec. 10 Sun., 10 a.m.-noon

Create special holiday treats. Menu: Milky Way Sleighs, Reindeer Munchies, Candy Cane Grahams, Reindeer Pops & Brownie Christmas Trees. Add morning class 246743--Great Holiday Gifts for extra fun. Bring your lunch if attending both classes. Lunch is supervised. Meadowood • 246744 Dec. 2 Sat., 12:30-3:30 p.m. • Shila Willson • $47 ($36 Resident)

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kids

Ages 6-10 $40 ($31 Resident) unless noted.

HOLIDAY COOKIES

CUPCAKE MANIA

Learn how to measure ingredients and become a great junior baker. Menu: Classic Holiday Cutouts with Icing, Snickerdoodle Bars, Chocolate Crackle Cookies & Peanut Blossoms.

Learn to bake a variety of cupcakes, icings & decors with your friends. Then mix & match icings to decorate your creations just like the professionals for the judging & tasting. Menu: Triple Chocolate, Oreo, Creamsickle & Funfetti Cupcakes with lots of toppings!

Expo • 246947 Dec. 16 Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Moorhead • 249703 Jan. 6 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

Moorhead • 248236 Dec. 23 Sat., 9-11 a.m. • James Lesley

Expo • 249688 Jan. 14 Sun., 1-3 p.m.

NORTH POLE TREATS

CRAZY FOR QUESO

Menu: Strawberry Santa, PitaAvocado Christmas Trees, Reindeer Trail Mix & Snowball Cookies.

Build your own quesadilla with homemade queso & lots of toppings. Menu: Avocado Dippers, Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla, Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt & Agua Fresca.

Moorhead • 248235 Dec. 17 Sun., 2-4 p.m.

Moorhead • 249700 Jan. 11 Thu., 5-7 p.m. Expo • 249689 Feb. 1 Thu., 5-7 p.m.

Holiday Cooking Camp

Come play in the kitchen for the holidays! Learn knife skills, basic cooking techniques & how to adjust flavors. Wow your family with meals you create! Menu: Homemade Salads with Vinaigrettes, Soups, Pastas, Sauces, Whole Grain Dishes & Fun Desserts for New Year’s. • $119 ($99 Resident) Expo • 246951 Dec. 27-29 Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon Moorhead • 248239 Jan. 3-5 Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon

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kids

Ages 6-10 $40 ($31 Resident) unless noted.

OODLES OF NOODLES

BE MY VALENTINE

Moorhead • 249705 Jan. 20 Sat., 10 a.m.-noon

Moorhead • 249704 Feb. 8 Thu., 5-7 p.m.

Expo • 249691 Feb. 24 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

Expo • 249690 Feb. 11 Sun., 10 a.m.-noon

ROCK THE WOK

CREPE ESCAPE

Prepare a lunch of handmade fresh pasta with lots of fall vegetables. Menu: Salad Skewers with Homemade Ranch, Fresh Fettuccini with Alfredo & Cannoli Cups.

Present these tasty treats to your sweetest Valentine. Menu: Strawberry Shortbread Hearts, Red Velvet Cake Pops, Calzone Hearts & Very Berry Smoothie.

Learn the basics of stir-fry & have fun creating a delicious Chinese meal. Menu: Sesame Pork Dumplings, Kung Pao Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice & Fortune Cookies.

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

Moorhead • 249706 Jan. 21 Sun., 2-4 p.m.

Moorhead • 249701 Feb. 18 Sun., 10 a.m.-noon

Expo • 249696 Jan. 27 Sat., 2-4 p.m.

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teen

Ages 11-16 $49 ($38 Resident) unless noted.

HOLIDAY COOKIES

HOLIDAY CANDY MAKING

Menu: Sweet & Salty Cashew Brittle, Peppermint Patties, Cookies & Cream Fudge, Pecan Turtle Clusters & Coconut Snowballs.

Impress your family with your baking skills & these beautiful & mouthwatering baked goodies. Menu: German Chocolate Rugelach, Snickerdoodle Bars, Peppermint S’more Cookies & Classic Cutouts.

Moorhead • 247016 Dec. 23 Sat., 1-4 p.m.

Expo • 248269 Dec. 2 Sat., 1:30-4:30 p.m.

NEW YEAR’S APPETIZERS Learn some pastry making skills & prepare great party foods. Menu: Baked Ricotta with Lemon Thyme on Garlic Toasts, Gougères with Bechamel & Mushrooms, Roasted Broccoli Nachos, Crab Cake Bites & Grapefruit with Rosemary & Sage Mocktail.

Moorhead • 247023 Dec. 9 Sat., 1-4 p.m.

HOLIDAY CONFECTIONS

Sharpen your confectionary skills in this candy-making workshop. Menu: Homemade Gumdrops, Dark Chocolate English Toffee, Peppermint Patties & Peanut Butter Truffles.

Expo • 246772 Dec. 30 Sat., 1-4 p.m.

Expo • 248282 Dec. 10 Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Holiday Cooking Camp Come play in the kitchen for the holidays! Learn knife skills, basic cooking techniques & how to adjust flavors. Wow your family with meals you create! Menu: Homemade Salads with Vinaigrettes, Soups, Pastas, Sauces, Whole Grain Dishes & Fun Desserts for New Year’s. Expo • 247021 Dec. 27-29 Wed.-Fri., 1:30-4:30 p.m. • $134 ($114 Resident) WINTER COOKING 2018

teen

Ages 11-16 $49 ($38 Resident) unless noted.

CUPCAKE MANIA

Learn to bake a variety of cupcakes, icings & decors with your friends. Then mix & match icings to decorate your creations just like the professionals for the judges & tasting. Menu: German Chocolate with Coconut Butter Cream, Spiced Carrot with Cream Cheese Icing, Peanut Butter with Dark Chocolate Ganache & Funfetti. Expo • 249798 Jan. 6 Sat., 2-5 p.m. Moorhead 249809 Jan. 13 Sat., 2-5 p.m.

ROCKIN’ & ROLLIN’ SUSHI Menu: Spicy Edamame, Mango & Crab Spring Roll, Tempura Shrimp & Spicy Tuna Dragon Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream & Mango Sorbet. Expo • 249799 Jan. 12 Fri., 5-8 p.m. Moorhead • 249814 Jan. 19 Fri., 5-8 p.m. Moorhead • 249815 Feb. 16 Fri., 5-8 p.m.

BAKE OFF

Harness your enthusiasm for baking & turn it into real skills as a budding pastry chef. Learn some basics & then break into teams to create pastries with some mystery ingredients that might throw you for a loop!

SUPERBOWL PARTY

Perfect your appetizer game just in time for the Superbowl with this night of football fun! Menu: Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Dip, Cholula Chicken Sliders, Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with French Onion Dip & Touchdown Chocolate Cake. Moorhead • 249816 Jan. 28 Sun., 5-8 p.m. Expo • 249804 Feb. 3 Sat., 2-5 p.m.

FILLED PASTA WORKSHOP

Become a filled pasta artisan! Practice making different types of filled pastas then mix & match them with different fillings & sauces. Pasta Shapes: Mezzaluna, Agnolotti & Tortellini. Fillings: Roasted Vegetable, Chevre-Hazelnut & Spicy Italian Sausage. Sauces: Alfredo, Pumpkin & Roasted Tomato. Expo • 249803 Feb. 9 Fri., 5-8 p.m.

CHEF CHALLENGE

Teens will master a new skill & then break up into teams to tackle some mystery ingredients & create a winning dish. Moorhead • 249813 Feb. 10 Sat., 2-5 p.m. Expo • 249802 Feb. 18 Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Expo • 249800 Jan. 21 Sun., 1-4 p.m. Moorhead • 249810 Feb. 25 Sun., 1-4 p.m.

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adult

Ages 15 & older unless noted. $64 ($49 Resident) unless noted.

BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY BAKING

COOKING BASICS: GET SAUCY

Expo • 246919 Dec. 2 Sat., 8 a.m.-noon • $70 ($54 Resident) • Nancy Schacht

Moorhead • 246785 Dec. 8 Fri., 6-9 p.m.

Impress your holiday guests with gorgeous & mouthwatering baked goods. Menu: Parmesan & Herb Star Bread, Cinnamon Walnut Povitica, Hazelnut Crusted Chocolate Tart, Raspberry Swirl Sweet Rolls & Chocolate Baklava.

EASY HOLIDAY DISHES

Invigorate your senses with these simple, healthy dishes for the holidays. Menu: Roasted Potatoes with Green Sauce, Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts, Balsamic Roasted Shallots, Warm Winter Cabbage Salad, Celeriac Puree & Chicken Gratin with Cheese Custard.

Get an overview of classic & new age sauces & add a few favorites to your culinary repertoire. Menu: Aged Gouda, Bacon & Roasted Tomato Mac & Cheese, Poached Eggs with Roasted Asparagus & Hollandaise, Vegetable “Noodles” with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce & Tropical Fruit with Caramel Sauce.

HOLIDAY COOKIES

Bake a collection of classic & unique holiday cookies. Cooking experience required. Bring a container. Expo • 246940 Dec. 9 Sat., 8 a.m.-noon • $70 ($54 Resident) • Kathleen McDonald

Expo • 246920 Dec. 7 Thu., 6-9 p.m.

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adult

Ages 15 & older unless noted. $64 ($49 Resident) unless noted.

FILLED PASTA WORKSHOP

Become a filled pasta artisan! Practice making different types of filled pastas then mix & match them with different fillings & sauces. Menu: Pasta Shapes: Mezzaluna, Agnolotti & Tortellini. Fillings: Roasted Vegetable, Chevre-Hazelnut & Spicy Italian Sausage. Sauces: Brown Butter-Sage, Pumpkin & Roasted Tomato. Moorhead • 246781 Dec. 16 Sat., 9 a.m.-noon Expo • 249673 Feb. 10 Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

GLUTEN FREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Transform your gluten free menus for holiday parties. Come learn great tips & tricks for gluten free baking. Menu: Almond Lace Wafers with Kahlua Ganache, Raspberry Linzer Bars, Roasted Tomato & Rosemary Wreath, Mocha Chip Biscotti & Cranberry Brie Bites. Expo • 247025 Dec. 21 Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Maria Anderson

CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL FEAST Join our Chinese cooking instructor in the kitchen & learn how to create this authentic Chinese meal. Menu: Hot & Sour Soup, Mongolian Beef, Sichuan Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken & Chocolate Wontons. Moorhead • 249669 Jan. 7 Sun., 2-5 p.m. • NingNing Ledvina

ASIAN MARKET TOUR & COOKING CLASS

Amazed & mystified by the vast array of foods found in Asian markets? Join our Chinese cooking instructor, NingNing, on a tour of Pacific Ocean Marketplace, where you will learn about many Asian foods & how to prepare them. Expo • 249638 Jan. 13 Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • NingNing Ledvina

MEXICAN COOKING I

One of the most thorough introductions to Mexican cooking you’ll find, featuring Charlotte’s authentic family recipes. Menu: Homemade Tortillas, Quesadillas, Sopapillas, Burritos, Green Chile Pork, Guacamole & Refried Beans. Expo • 249716 Jan. 19 Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Charlotte Saenz

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adult

Ages 15 & older unless noted. $64 ($49 Resident) unless noted.

ETHIOPIAN COOKING

Learn how to make delicious Ethiopian vegetarian dishes that spice up your family dinner nights in a fun new way! This class teaches you secrets to Ethiopian cooking that you won’t find from recipes online or in cookbooks. Class includes an overview of traditional Ethiopian spices & ingredients & tips to help reduce your cooking time at home. Menu: Yatakelt Wott (Stewed Potatoes, Carrots & Cabbage), Misser Wott (Spicy Red Lentils), Atar Wott (Mild Yellow Split Peas) & Enjera (Sourdough Flat Bread). Expo • 249639 Jan. 25 Thu., 6-9 p.m. Moorhead • 249677 Feb. 23 Fri., 6-9 p.m.

MEXICAN COOKING II

Picking up where Mexican Cooking I left off, with even more authentic recipes. Menu: Homemade Tortilla Chips, Chili Con Queso, Cheese Enchiladas, Tostadas, Pico de Gallo, Green & Red Chile Salsas, Mexican Wedding Cookies & Drying Chiles. Expo • 249717 Jan. 28 Sun., 2-5 p.m. • Charlotte Saenz

CAJUN CLASSICS

Transport to New Orleans for this tasty Creole meal. Menu: Mardi Gras Slaw, Skillet Cornbread, Chicken Gumbo, Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage & Shrimp & Praline Bread Pudding. Moorhead • 249672 Feb. 1 Thu., 5-8 p.m. Expo • 249640 Feb. 25 Sun., 2-5 p.m.

BITE SIZE DESSERTS

ARTISAN CHEESE MAKING

Desserts you can eat all in one bite! Menu: Mandarin Cheesecake Squares, Salted Caramel Eclairs, Espresso Beignets, Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bites & Cinnamon Dulce Ice Cream Sandwiches.

The beginner’s guide to making fresh cheese at home. Make Cream Cheese, Goat’s Milk Ricotta & Buratta, then transform them into tasty dishes. Menu: Cream Cheese & Mushroom Crepes, Goat’s Milk Ricotta Gnocchi with Butternut Squash & Sage & Hazelnut Stuffed Buratta with Persimmon Chutney.

Moorhead •249679 Feb. 11 Sun., 2-5 p.m.

Moorhead • 249990 Jan. 26 Fri., 5-8 p.m.

Expo • 249718 Feb. 22 Thu., 5-8 p.m.

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TAMALES

From savory to sweet, tamales are a gastronomic delight! Learn traditional rolling methods with a variety of fillings. Menu: Green Chile Chicken, Red Chile Pork, Black Bean & Corn & Chocolate Dessert Tamales.

core techniques Ages 15 & older.

For the serious recreational cook. Core classes focus on techniques that make you a more confident & competent cook. • Core Techniques - 3 Class Series • Sign up for all 3 Core Technique classes & save money. Moorhead • 249646 All three – Feb. 3, 10 & 17 • Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $152 ($132 Resident)

KNIFE SKILLS

Develop your knife skills in this intensive practice class. Learn basic skills including proper knife handling & knife cuts (dice, slice, chop, chiffonade & julienne). Use the cut vegetables to create simple soups, sauces & salads. Moorhead • 249648 Feb. 3 Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $64 ($49 Resident)

STOCKS & SAUCES

Build flavor by using homemade stocks including: chicken, beef & vegetarian. Use the stocks to create simple sauces including: béchamel, Madeira & mayonnaise. Create endless variations once you master the basics. Moorhead • 249649 Feb. 10 Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $64 ($49 Resident)

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Discover how to achieve optimum flavors & textures using the techniques professionals use to bring food to its fullest potential. Practice searing, roasting, braising, sautéing, poaching & deglazing. Moorhead • 249647 Feb. 17 Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $64 ($49 Resident) WINTER COOKING 2018

couples cook Ages 21 & over. $65 ($55 Resident) unless noted.

UNDER THE SEA

NEW YEAR’S DATE NIGHT

Moorhead • 246791 Dec. 1 Fri., 6-9 p.m.

Moorhead • 246794 Dec. 29 Fri., 6-9 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of preparing great seafood at home with a seafood focused wine dinner. Menu: Miso Tuna Poke, Pan Seared Scallop with Chorizo Hash, Thai Steamed Mussels, Pan Seared Snapper served over a Tomato-Fennel Ragout & CitrusAlmond Trifle.

Enjoy a date night creating small plates & sipping bubbles to ring in the New Year. Menu: Smoked Salmon Gougeres, Chorizo Shrimp Skewers, Wild Mushroom Crispy Polenta Bites, Roasted Corn Soup Shooters, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps & Sparkling Raspberry Sorbet.

Expo • 249651 Jan. 20 Sat., 5-8 p.m.

EAT THE SEASONS WINE DINNER

Celebrate the foods of each season with a monthly wine dinner. Menu: Winter Bruschetta, Delicata Squash & Pomegranate Salad, Coffee Braised Short Ribs, Parsnip Puree with Crispy Shallots & Eggnog Panna Cotta with Graham Cracker Crumble. Expo • 246731 Dec. 8 Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Kathleen McDonald Moorhead • 246792 Dec. 15 Fri., 6-9 p.m. Expo • 248281 Dec. 15 Fri., 6-9 p.m. • James Lesley

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couples cook Ages 21 & over. $65 ($55 Resident) unless noted.

ARGENTINIAN WINE DINNER

SUSHI & SAKE

Menu: Spicy Edamame, Mango & Crab Spring Roll, Tempura Shrimp & Spicy Tuna Dragon Roll, Clementine, Avocado & Coconut Salmon Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream & Mango Sorbet.

Join us in preparing a five course wine dinner straight from the streets of Argentina. Menu: Provoleta, Corn & Chorizo Empanadas, Roja Roasted Vegetables, Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri & Alfajores (Dulce De Leche Filled Cookies). ID will be checked prior to class participation.

Expo • 249652 Feb. 2 Sat., 5-8 p.m. Moorhead • 249662 Feb. 9 Fri., 6-9 p.m.

Moorhead • 249660 Jan. 12 Fri., 6-9 p.m.

VALENTINE’S DAY WINE DINNER

Moorhead • 249661 Feb. 24 Sat., 5-8 p.m.

COUSCOUS IN CASABLANCA

Experience the flavors of Morocco in this five course wine dinner. Menu: Grilled Flatbread with Sesame Roasted Carrots, Harissa Charred Cauliflower, Chicken & Apricot Tagine, Spicy Lamb Merguez & Honey & Pistachio Bastilla. ID will be checked prior to class participation. Moorhead • 249989 Jan. 27 Sat., 5-8 p.m.

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Enjoy preparing a romantic dinner with your valentine. Menu: Maple Brie Fondue, Seared Duck Breast, Roast Beet & Kale Salad, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Chocolate Caramel & Almond Tart. Moorhead • 249668 Feb. 14 Wed., 6-9 p.m. Expo • 249653 Feb. 16 Fri., 6-9 p.m. Expo • 249654 Feb. 17 Sat., 5-8 p.m.

wine tasting Ages 21 & older. $31 ($24 Resident) unless noted.

LOIRE VALLEY WINES

Follow the Loire River from Nantes to Nevers and taste along the way. Discover reds and whites from this region of France. Taste Chinon (Cabernet Franc), Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc), Vouvray (Chenin Blanc), Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne) and Crémant (Sparkling Wine). Expo • 247035 Dec. 14 Thu., 6-8 p.m. • Kathleen McDonald

WINE BASICS

New to wine? Learn the basics of wine tasting, reading a label and how wine is produced. Sip on several wines throughout the class to learn how to analyze and fully enjoy. Expo • 249829 Jan. 4 Thu., 6-8 p.m. • Kathleen McDonald

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FRENCH WINE

France has always been looked at as one of the most important regions in the world for wine. We will go more in depth as we look at both red and white wines from the beautiful countryside of France. Light snacks provided. Moorhead • 249682 Feb. 3 Sat., 6-8 p.m.

WINE & CHOCOLATE

Join us in tasting wine with some favorite chocolates. Expo • 249826 Feb. 13 Tue., 6-8 p.m. • Will Schneider

ITALIAN WINES

All wine can be intimidating, especially Italian wine. Let me guide you through Italy’s many regions, from Sicily to Piedmont. Italy has some of the best wines in the world, let’s explore! Expo • 249828 Feb. 24 Sat., 6-8 p.m.

wine tasting Ages 21 & older. $31 ($24 Resident) unless noted.

FRIDAYS

Uncorked

Zumba in The New Year

Zumba & Cupid Shuffle

Expo • 249675 Jan. 5 Fri., 6-8 p.m. • $18 • Wanda Serino-Washington

Expo • 249825 Feb. 2 Fri., 6-8 p.m. • $18 • Wanda Serino-Washington

Zumba your way to the healthy salad bar & quench your thirst with light beer.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Zumba ending with the Cupid Shuffle, appetizers & a red hot cocktail!

Ages 21 & older. ID will be checked prior to class participation. Please register at least 3 days prior to the class. Earlier is even better.

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Bring Your Team to our Kitchen Get away from the office and enjoy a day building a stronger team in our kitchen. Cooking and eating together is a great way to bond and build a more connected team. Choose from a selection of menus for a 3-hour class. $40 per person with a 10-person minimum. Call for details and availability 303.326.8634 or email expokitchen@auroragov.org

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City of Aurora Expo Recreation Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave. Aurora, CO 80012

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID DENVER, CO PERMIT NO. 2116

Cooking classes make great gifts! Call 303.326.8650 to purchase a gift card.

303.326.8650 AuroraGov.org/Cooking