Minnetonka Community Education

Make quick and healthy breakfasts to start your busy days. Learn the foundations of how to make (and store) homemade breakfast sandwiches, wraps, waffles, cinnamon French toast sticks and more. Class is demonstration-style live-streaming using Zoom (free online access). We will provide you with information on how to access prior to class start.

Demystify the Instant Pot® during this live virtual class! Learn the foundations of cooking and care, and how to make amazingly satisfying dishes in the Instant Pot. Breakfast, lunch/dinner and dessert menu items will be demonstrated, in addition to a yogurt tutorial. The Basics: A hand-out with the instructor's original recipes will be provided, including tips and terminology that will help build Instant Pot® confidence and creativity. Menu items will include Creamy Oatmeal or Egg Bites, either Creamy-Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Pasta or Creamy-Cheesy Broccoli Chicken with Pasta, and Lava Cakes or Banana Bread. Menu items on the day of the class will depend on ingredients that are on hand. There will be time for a Q & A session as well. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is an option. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other. Class is demonstration-style live-streaming using Zoom (free online access). MCE will provide you with information on how to access prior to class start.

Demystify the Instant Pot® during these new LIVE classes! During each virtual class, you'll have the opportunity to interact with other participants and have your questions answered by the instructor as she demonstrates the preparation of the class recipes. Choose one recipe for your cook-along and watch a demonstration on the other. Chili & Corn Bread, Saturday, January 23 (3:30 - 5:30 PM) Recipe options are Classic Chili and Chicken and White Bean Chili, in addition to a mildly sweet Cornbread (based in oven). Pasta! Pasta! Bread!, Thursday, April 22 (5:00 - 7:00 PM) Two dishes will be prepared during class: Spaghetti and Meat Sauce and Macaroni & Cheese. We will also make a quick loaf of bread (in the oven). Homemade Falafel & Mediterranean Wraps, Thursday, May 6 (5:00 - 7:00 PM) Combine the Instant Pot with conventional cooking to create two nutritious and delicious wraps: Homemade Falafel and Mediterranean Kebabi Wraps, in addition to homemade pita bread and sauces from scratch. BBQ the Whole Year Through!, Thursday, May 20 (5:00 - 7:00 PM) Discover the wonders of BBQ with two recipe options: BBQ Pulled Chicken and Carnitas, in addition to a potato salad. Participants will receive a list of ingredients at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping. If the instructor’s personal recipes are used for this class, they will be shared as a PDF. If recipes used are on-line, links to these recipes will be shared. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. Every attempt will be made to keep to the listed menus, however, given current circumstances, the instructor may have to make substitutions. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is optional. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support one another in their Instant Pot® journey.

In this demonstration-style class, learn the foundation of preparing nourishing make-ahead freezer meals. Class recipes include Sweet & Zesty Meatballs (served over rice/noodles) and Greek Lemon Garlic and Herbed Chicken. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook for her cooking class participants only. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is an option. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support each other. Class is demonstration-style live-streaming using Zoom (free online access). MCE will provide you with information on how to access prior to class start.

Gather the family for an evening of Valentine's-themed baking and decorating, or treat yourself to some quality personal fun time. Bake your cookies ahead of time, and get ready to learn how to make Royal Icing and the basics for decorating cookies with it. You'll decorate hearts, flowers, and other cookie shapes in a variety of ways. The details: A PDF with two of the instructor's personal sugar cookie recipes and a list of ingredients/supplies needed for the Royal Icing will be provided a week before class to allow time for shopping and baking. The recipes will include a soft and chewy sugar cookie, plus a denser crisp sugar cookie. You can choose to bake one or both using your favorite Valentine's cookie cutters. No fancy decorating tips or bags will be needed! We will be using simple plastic sandwich bags to decorate. This class will run in a virtual format, with live streaming via Zoom. You will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is optional. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, and interact with other participants. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual class can include participants from the same household only.

Learn how to decorate Valentine's Day cookies like a pro! We'll provide everything you need to decorate your cookies, as you follow the step-by-step virtual instruction by baking professional, Annette Conrad (Edible Impressions): Eight (8) cut out signature-recipe sugar cookies (Baker's recommended shapes) Four Valentine's-themed shapes Three (3) royal icing colors in sealed tipless decorating bags: pink, red, purple. Out-of box ready to decorate! Orange, black and white - Three (3) sets of decorative sprinkles and sugar Two (2) paint brushes Single page handout: How to Cut Tipless Bags and Cookie Storage Tips Virtual Instruction on Wednesday, February 10th, 6:30PM (1-hour): "Learn the Art of the Decorated Cookie" Ordering deadline: Thursday, January 28th, 2021 @ 12 Noon Kits must be picked up on Monday, February 8th, between 2PM-6PM, at Minnetonka Community Ed. No contact, curbside pickup. Instructions and details about pickup will be provided in advance.

During each virtual class, you'll have the opportunity to interact with other participants and have your questions answered by the instructor as she demonstrates the preparation of the class recipes. Choose one recipe for your cook-along and watch a demonstration on the other. Pizza Palooza (Homemade Pizza in a variety of ways), Saturday, March 6 (3:30-5:30PM) Make your own homemade pizza dough and prepare a variety of pizzas, including Party Pan Pizza, Cast Iron Deep Dish, and Pizza Pinwheels or Stuffed Pizza rolls. Escape to the Mediterranean, Saturday, March 20 (3:30-5:30PM) Prepare a classic Greek meal, including Greek Grilled Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki, Greek Veggie Rice and homemade Pita bread. Participants will receive a list of ingredients at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping. If the instructor’s personal recipes are used for this class, they will be shared as a PDF. If recipes used are on-line, links to these recipes will be shared. Note: One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. Every attempt will be made to keep to the listed menus, however, given current circumstances, the instructor may have to make substitutions. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group on Facebook. Everyone will receive an invite to the group although joining is optional. The group will provide an opportunity for members to ask questions, share their own creations, interact with other participants and support one another.