Friday  April 9th  2027   6PM-9PM   Iowa Western  Student Center

Join Chef Tasos to master the art of making Polish pierogies completely from scratch. You will learn to prepare soft dough, assemble savory and sweet fillings, cook them to a golden sizzle in butter, and freeze them properly for later.

Menu:
 - Homemade Pierogi Dough
 - Potato & Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onion & Butter
 - Sauerkraut Pierogi with Sautéed Kielbasa
 - Roasted Sweet Potato & Fontina Pierogies with Brown Butter

Price is per person come solo, with a fellow foodie, or your favorite dining companion… everyone’s welcome!  Recipes will be emailed after class

Saturday March 13th  2027   6PM-8PM  Iowa Western Student Center

Learn practical techniques for selecting and pairing meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts to build a crowd-pleasing spread. Whether hosting a large gathering or a cozy evening in, this hands-on class will teach you how to craft a board that is visually stunning and delicious.

Price is per person come solo, with a fellow foodie, or your favorite dining companion… everyone’s welcome!  Recipes will be emailed after class 

Friday  April 16th 2027   6:30PM-9:30PM   Iowa Western Student Center

Join Chef Tasos for a hands-on French cooking experience. You will learn classic techniques from achieving a proper steak sear to torching a golden crème brûlée to create an authentic Parisian menu.

Menu:
 - French Onion Soup with Gruyère & Toasted Baguette
 - Filet Mignon Au Poivre with Cognac Cream Sauce
 - Fondant Potatoes
 - Classic Crème Brûlée

Price is per person come solo, with a fellow foodie, or your favorite dining companion… everyone’s welcome!  Recipes will be emailed after class 

Christina Roelofs delicious, dinner menu items, is tempting to the palate.  Join us for another fun filled class on Monday, April 12, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Nishna Bend Recreation Center located at 514 Maple Rd., Harlan IA 51537. Fees are paid to the instructor. $15 Adults, $10 Youth ages 5-10 yrs. under 5yrs is FREE.
Register online or call Pam at IWCC in Harlan 712-755-3568

Friday, November 13, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kitchen Council 1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs
Master the art of authentic French pastry in this immersive, hands-on workshop dedicated to the craft of eclairs and cream puffs. You will also discover the precise methods for using a pastry bag to pipe your creations with consistency and finesse. While your masterpieces bake, you will acquire the expertise needed to create vibrant glazes and velvet-smooth sweet creams for filling and finishing. By the end of this session, you will possess the professional skills required to bring the legendary tastes of a Parisian bakery to your own table.
Menu
•    Eclairs
•    Cream Puffs
•    Vanilla Pastry cream
•    Vanilla diplomat cream

Tuition is per person
 

Saturday  March 20th  2027     6PM-9PM   Iowa Western  Student Center
Learn how to prepare authentic Neapolitan-style pizza and calzones from scratch. We will cover dough preparation, sauce making, and baking techniques. You will take home freshly prepared dough for a second rise, leftover pizza and calzones, and recipes to use at home.
Menu:
 - Pepperoni Pizza
 - Caprese Pizza
 - Ricotta-Filled Calzone

Price is per person come solo, with a fellow foodie, or your favorite dining companion… everyone’s welcome!  Recipes will be emailed after class