Friday, November 21, 2025  6:00PM - 8:30PM - Student Center 
Join Chef Tasos for a delicious adventure: a hands-on Polish Pierogi-making class! You'll master the art of creating these iconic dumplings completely from scratch.
Feel the magic as you roll out soft, pillowy dough and tuck it around flavorful fillings—think creamy potato & cheese, zesty sauerkraut, and even sweet treats that are basically dessert in a dumpling! From the first fold to the final golden sizzle in butter, every step is packed with flavor and fun.
You'll also learn how to freeze your pierogi like a pro, so the goodness doesn't end when class does!
Menu • Homemade Pierogi Dough • Potato & Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onion & Butter • Sauerkraut Pierogi with Sauteed Kielbasa •    Roasted Sweet Potato Fontina Pierogies with Brown Butter
 

Friday, October 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Bluffs Campus - Student Center 
There's nothing like fresh-baked bread, and it’s even better when it’s homemade! Chef Tasos will walk you through the process of making focaccia and Naan Bread; flavorful breads that are easy to make and endlessly versatile. The focaccia is pillowy soft on the inside, and crispy on the outside. You won’t be able to stop eating it. Perfectly soft and chewy, this homemade Naan Bread recipe comes together quickly and easily. 
Menu • Focaccia • Tomato | Cheese | Herbs • Olive | Rosemary • Naan Bread

Friday, November 14, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Student Center
There’s nothing quite like a homemade pie, and now you can master the art of baking your own! Join Chef Tasos in the inviting Iowa Western kitchen for a fun, hands-on class. You'll uncover the secrets to crafting beautiful, bakery-quality pies from scratch. 
This class will guide you through the process of making both flaky and mealy pie crusts—ideal for any sweet or savory creation. You’ll learn professional techniques for mixing, rolling, and crimping. Then, you'll fill your pie with a warm, spiced apple filling and bake it to golden perfection.
As our apple pies bake, we'll also prepare and sample other cherished favorites like pecan and pumpkin pie.
Menu • Classic Apple Pie (Yours to take home) • Pecan pie • Pumpkin Pie
 

Friday, January 9, 2026  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Student Center 
Prepare to transform flour, water, and yeast into an extraordinary culinary creation. Join Chef Tasos for an exceptional, hands-on baking experience where you will uncover the intricacies of authentic artisan bread.
In this engaging and interactive course, you will knead, shape, score, and bake your way to achieving unparalleled bread perfection. Master the art of dough preparation and fermentation, and discover the significance of an optimal flour blend. We will guide you in crafting loaves of professional bakery quality that will undoubtedly elicit inquiries regarding their origin.
Menu • Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Focaccia • Dutch Oven No Knead Bread • Ciabatta

Friday, January 16, 2026 6:00 PM-9:00 PM-Student Center 
Embark on a culinary adventure to the breathtaking Mediterranean coasts without leaving Council Bluffs! Join Chef Tasos for a vibrant, hands-on cooking class that will transport you to the heart of Greece, Tuscany, and Morocco. You'll create dishes bursting with the bold, sun-drenched flavors of this iconic region. Get ready for a feast of flaming cheese, flaky pastries, and succulent meats – Each bite is a dance for your taste buds! Menu: Fresh Homemade Naan Bread, Saganaki – Flaming Greek cheese, Spanakopita – Buttery, golden pastries stuffed with spinach and tangy feta, Soutzoukakia: Greek baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Seared Salmon with Rosé Pan Sauce – Tender, flaky salmon bathed in a luscious, aromatic rosé sauce.
Scratch-Made Baklava