Classic Cooking Academy - An Arizona Culinary School

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-02-17 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Sorry, this class is FULL
Hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner. Beer and wine included. Perfect as a date night, outing with friends, or to meet new people!
Winter in France

Cheese Course – Brie in Phyllo w/ Pear Compote, Caramelized Onion w/ Roquefort Fondue, Gougeres with 3 Cheese Mousse
Flank Steak “Diane”, Potatoes Gratin, and Poached Leeks
Pistachio FInancier

Please call 480 502-0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu to register.
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.
72 hour notice must be given in case of cancellation.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in small groups. Each group will be in charge of completing different aspects of the menu, and you will work together to complete the entire menu.
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistants, server, and dish washer.

Week 13/24
2017-02-17 13:00 - 15:30
Practical Series Week 13 SHELLFISH
Mussels, Oysters, Clams & Shrimp
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 20/24
2017-02-17 09:00 - 11:30, 2017-02-14 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 20 ASIAN
Techniques
Satay, Sushi, Fish Tartare
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 13/24
2017-02-16 18:30 - 21:00
.Practical Series Week 13 SHELLFISH
Mussels, Oysters, Clams & Shrimp
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted

Pastry Series Week 5/12
2017-02-15 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 week series. Classes cannot be registered for individually.
Doughs/Batters 2: Pate a Chou – cream puffs, éclairs, Paris-Brest
Pastry Cream

Sunday Brunch
2017-02-12 10:00 - 12:30
Whether you’re sick of waiting in lines at packed restaurants on Sunday mornings, or would just like to learn how to properly cook an egg, our brunch classes are just what your weekend needed! Our Chef instructor will teach you how to create a delicious brunch in this hands-on class, which you will enjoy at the end. Learn new skills that you can adapt for your pre-work breakfasts, or to even host your own brunch at home! Coffee and mimosas included. Perfect class to do with friends, on a date, or fun for the entire family!
Valentine’s Brunch
Poached Egg with Spicy Tomato Hollandaise over Smashed Potato and Bacon Hash
Seasonal Fruit Salad with Mint Lime Simple Syrup
Chocolate Eclairs
Please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu to make a reservation.
Cancellation must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in small groups. Each group will be in charge of completing different aspects of the menu, and you will work together to complete the entire menu.
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistant, server, and dish washer.

SOLD OUT - An Italian Valentine's
2017-02-11 18:00 - 20:30
This is a special event. No vouchers permitted.
Join Chef Pascal Dionot, and Es Spears of TBK Beverage for a fun evening of food and wine. Es will walk you through the wines, while Pascal will talk about the food and pairing. This 5 course dinner is inspired by the different regions of Italy. At the end of the evening, each couple will receive a bottle of prosecco, and chocolate-dipped strawberries to take home!
Menu:
Wood Fired Squid a l’Americaine with Tarragon and Saffron Cauliflower Rice
Romeo and Juliet Pinot Grigio

Branzino with Asparagus Cream
Passio Mento Blanco

Veal Ragu Forrestiere with Pappardelle
Sangiovese

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Wild Mushroom Risotto & Tart Fig Demi Glace
Romeo & Juliet Roso

Meringue Lemon-Mascarpone Mousse with Raspberry Sauce
Romeo and Juliet Prosseco
Take home: Romeo and Juliet Prosecco, and chocolate-dipped strawberry skewer (pistachio, toasted coconut, Heath bar, mini chips, and black and white)

$150 per couple
Online registration closed. Call 480-502-0177 to inquire about available spots.

Pizza Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-02-11 12:00 - 14:30, 2017-02-04 12:00 - 14:30
So you wanna make a pizza pie? Step inside Classic Cooking Academy’s Pizza Kitchen for an educational and fun class. Master your homemade pizza like a pro with a complete understanding of pizza dough (yeast, gluten, flours, etc.) and sauces. The Chef will continue the class teaching you how to perfect the best pizzas, using methods that you can replicate at home! Included with the class/ meal will be a salad and dessert, all with house wines and beer.

Leave the gun and take the cannoli!
Limited to 20 students per class. Reservations are based on first come first serve basis.
Registration Required. Please e-mail info@ccacademy.edu or call 480-502-0177
Cancellation must be made at least 72 in advance.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over the ins and outs of making dough, and demonstrate the entire process. Students will not make their own dough, because of the time needed for the dough to rest, rise, etc.
Each student will make their own individual pizza, and eat it with a Caesar salad and biscotti
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistant, server, and dish washer.

Chocolate Pastries Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-02-11 10:00 - 13:00
Sorry, this class is FULL
3 hour hands-on pastry class with Sharon Lunardi. Learn to make decadent chocolate desserts, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Chocolate Lover’s Pastries
Double Chocolate Lava Cake
Mini Chocolate Eclairs
Chocolate Crème Brulee
To make a reservation call 480.502.0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu
Cancellation must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in pairs. Each pair will make everything on the menu.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistants, server, and dish washer

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-02-10 18:30 - 21:00
Sorry, this class is FULL
Hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner. Beer and wine included. Perfect as a date night, outing with friends, or to meet new people!

A Night in New Orleans

Peel & Eat Shrimp w/ Remoulade Dipping Sauce

Spinach Salad with Grilled Yams, Candied Pecans, and Bacon Vinaigrette

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo and Rice Pilaf

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise

Please call 480 502-0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu to register.
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.
72 hour notice must be given in case of cancellation.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in small groups. Each group will be in charge of completing different aspects of the menu, and you will work together to complete the entire menu.
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistants, server, and dish washer.

Week 19/24
2017-02-10 09:00 - 11:30, 2017-02-07 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 19 DUCK
Deboned, Stuffed and Roasted Leg, Seared Breast with Orange Sauce
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 12/24
2017-02-10 01:00 - 15:30, 2017-02-09 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 12 FISH
Filet with Vegetable Mosaic
Bouillabaisse
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Pastry Series Week 4/12
2017-02-08 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 week series. Classes cannot be registered for individually.
Souffles – Orange, Lemon, Amaretto, Chocolate, Cheese

Seasonal Canning
2017-02-05 10:00 - 12:00
Gail Armstrong will be hosting another fun hands-on canning class, utilizing the season’s best produce, and teaching you how to preserve them for later. She will go over pressure and water-bath canning, and everyone will participate in canning their own items to take home.

$50 per person
Register here

Wine Class w/ 5 Course Dinner (SOLD OUT)
2017-02-04 17:00 - 19:30
Sorry, this class is FULL
Our wine expert will guide you through this informative and delicious 5 course tasting dinner paired with wine.
Italian Wedding Soup
Pulled Chicken Canneloni w/ Brie Fondue and onion Consomme
Flat Iron Steak with Mushrom Demi & Roasted Root Vegetable
Roast Duck & Smoked Yam Gnocchi
Lemon Ricotta Almond Tart
To make a reservation call 480.502.0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.
Cancellation must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This class is not a cooking class. There is no portion of the class that is hands-on or demonstration.
Our sommelier or wine expert will lead the class. They will lecture about the wine and answer any general wine questions you may have. The Chef will talk about the food and pairing.
This is a 5 course tasting menu. You will be served five small portions of everything on the menu. Each plate will be paired with a 2 ounce pour of wine.
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistant, server, and dish washer.

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-02-03 18:30 - 21:00
Sorry, this class is FULL
Hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner. Beer and wine included. Perfect as a date night, outing with friends, or to meet new people!
Gourmet Street Food

Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Philly Street Pretzel w/ Cheese Sauce
Korean BBQ Tacos
Wood-fired Pizzas
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Please call 480 502-0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu to register.
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.
72 hour notice must be given in case of cancellation.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in small groups. Each group will be in charge of completing different aspects of the menu, and you will work together to complete the entire menu.
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistants, server, and dish washer.

Week 11/24
2017-02-03 13:00 - 15:30, 2017-02-02 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 11 FISH
Sauteed- Filet
Stewed- Squid
Poached- Salmon
Deboned- Flounder, Cream
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 18/24
2017-02-03 09:00 - 11:30, 2017-01-31 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 18 GRAINS
Rice – Long, Short, Jasmine, Basmati, Risotto
Pasta – Pasta Sauces
Polenta
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Pastry Series Week 3/12
2017-02-01 18:30 - 21:00
This class is part of a 12 week series, and classes cannot be registered for individually.
Custards – Crème Caramel, Crème Brulee, Cheesecake

Mediterranean Cuisine (SOLD OUT)
2017-01-28 17:00 - 19:30
Sorry, this class is FULL
Unlike many other ethnic cuisines, Mediterranean cuisine is not the product of a specific ethnic group or culture. Rather, it is a label referring to the culinary trends shared by a diverse array of peoples that live in the region around the Mediterranean Sea. All the dishes are thought to hold the key to good health.
Menu:
Crostini with Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta
Chicken Cacciatore
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Asparagus with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Tuscan-Style Apple Cake
Please call 480 502-0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu to register.
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.
72 hour notice must be given in case of cancellation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in small groups. Each group will be in charge of completing different aspects of the menu, and you will work together to complete the entire menu.
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistant, server, and dish washer.

Pizza Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-01-28 12:00 - 14:30
Sorry, this class is FULL
Saturday, January 28th, 2017, 12:00pm-2:30pm
So you wanna make a pizza pie? Step inside Classic Cooking Academy’s Pizza Kitchen for an educational and fun class. Master your homemade pizza like a pro with a complete understanding of pizza dough (yeast, gluten, flours, etc.) and sauces. The Chef will continue the class teaching you how to perfect the best pizzas, using methods that you can replicate at home! Included with the class/ meal will be a salad and dessert, all with house wines and beer.

Leave the gun and take the cannoli!
Limited to 20 students per class. Reservations are based on first come first serve basis.
Registration Required. Please e-mail info@ccacademy.edu or call 480-502-0177
Cancellation must be made at least 72 in advance.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over the ins and outs of making dough, and demonstrate the entire process. Students will not make their own dough, because of the time needed for the dough to rest, rise, etc.
Each student will make their own individual pizza, and eat it with a Caesar salad and biscotti
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistant, server, and dish washer.

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-01-27 18:30 - 21:00
Sorry, this class is FULL
Hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner. Beer and wine included. Perfect as a date night, outing with friends, or to meet new people!
Evening in Tuscany

Iceberg Wedge with Mediterranean Relish, & Chianti Vinaigrette
White Bean Soup with Prosciutto and Parmesan
Tuscan Salmon with Rosemary Orzo and Braised Greens w/ Spicy Garlic Olive Oil
Biscotti di Prato (Almond & Pine Nut Biscotti) with Chocolate Semifreddo

Please call 480 502-0177 or e-mail info@ccacademy.edu to register.
$100 per person. Call to inquire about seasonal discounts.
72 hour notice must be given in case of cancellation.
WHAT TO EXPECT

The class will begin with a Chef demonstration. The Chef Instructor will go over each aspect of the menu. You will work in small groups. Each group will be in charge of completing different aspects of the menu, and you will work together to complete the entire menu.
Beer, Wine, Soda, and Water are included with the class and meal.
Please wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back
Gratuity is not included in the class price. If you would like to leave our staff a tip, they will split all gratuity left among the instructor, assistants, server, and dish washer.

Week 10/24
2017-01-27 13:00 - 15:30
Practical Series Week 10 VEGETABLES
Grilled (Eggplant w/Goat Cheese)
Stewed (Ratatouille)
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 17/24
2017-01-27 09:00 - 11:30
Practical Series Week 17 LAMB
Primal Cuts (Butchering)
Whole Lamb
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.
