Gourmet Cooking Class
2017-03-17 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner. Beer and wine included. Perfect as a date night, outing with friends, or to meet new people!
Breaded Mozzarella with Roasted Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette
Pulled Chicken Canneloni w/ 3 Cheese Sauce
Flank Steak with Mushroom Demi Glace, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus
Spiced Pecan Pie with Jack Daniels Creme 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.

CANCELLED Kids Class - Canning
2017-03-18 10:00 - 13:00
This class has been cancelled. Please check our calendar for upcoming special events!
Learn safety and sanitation, hot water bath canning, and pressure canning. You will make some delicious seasonal goodies, and then take them home to share with your family!
Ages 8-12

Pizza Class
2017-03-18 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.
$100 per person. 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

Wine Class w/ 5 Course Dinner (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-18 17:00 - 19:30
Our wine expert will guide you through this informative and delicious 5 course tasting dinner paired with wine.

Crabcake w/ Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce & Haricot Verts

Deconstructed Sausage Lasagna w/ 3 Cheese Quenelle

Chicken “in Olives” on Sweet Corn Polenta

Grilled Skirt Steak with Shrimp and Grits

Lavender Shortbread w/ Lemon Marscarpone Mousse

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.

REGISTER/PAY HERE! HALF-OFF SPECIAL!

# of People

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $100.00 USD3 people $150.00 USD4 people $200.00 USD

Mediterranean Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-18 17:00 - 19:30
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.
Tabouleh Salad
Fig and Arugula Flatbread
Not Your Mama’s Eggplant Parmesan w/ Grilled Asparagus
Baklava
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

Canning Class - Strawberries and Pears
2017-03-19 10:00 - 13:00
Master gardener, Gail Armstrong, will start out by answering any questions you might have about your home garden, and go over what you should be doing to your garden right now!
Then, go back to the kitchen for the hands-on canning portion of the class! Review the basics of both pressure and water bath canning, and learn to make delicious canned goods using strawberries and pears. You’ll take home what you make to share with your family and friends.
Gail will prepare homemade treats for all to enjoy during the class!
Pickled Pears
Strawberry Margarita Jam
This is a Specialty Class. No vouchers will be accepted.

# of people

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $100.00 USD3 people $150.00 USD4 people $200.00 USD

CANCELLED Wine & Knit
2017-03-19 14:00 - 16:00
This class has been cancelled. Please check our calendar for upcoming special events!
Learn all the knitting basics, like casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off with Karen Howard. Then you will start your own project – a potholder! Supplies included. Wine will also be served.
This is a Specialty Class. No vouchers will be accepted.

# of people

1 person $40.00 USD2 people $80.00 USD3 people $120.00 USD4 people $160.00 USD

New Zealand & Australian Wines
2017-03-20 18:30 - 20:30
New Zealand & Australian Wines
During this class, you will walk through the top varietals of wines from both New Zealand (pinot noir & sauvignon blanc) and Argentina (malbec & cabernet sauvignon). Light dinner served.
$50 per person or take all 6 wine classes for $250!
This is a Specialty Class. No vouchers will be accepted.
March 6th – Intro to Wine Tasting
March 13th – Old World vs. New World
March 20th – New Zealand and Australia wines
March 27th – Pinot Noir
April 3rd – Italian Wines
April 10th – Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Chef Cathleen Rosenberg is a graduate with honors from Scottsdale Culinary Institute, San Francisco State University Cum Laude and recipient of a Certificate in French from Grenoble University in France. For many years she taught wine and hospitality classes as well as restaurant operations in Technique Restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. During this time she earned her Wine Specialist Certification from the Society of Wine Educators in 2010. Her ’byob’ bistro in Carefree focused on wine and food-pairing dinners (2005-2007). She currently has clients that she cooks for.
Cathleen’s theory of quality life is a reflection of her lifestyle of eating fresh food, enjoying wine and including an active fitness regime as a way of life.
REGISTER FOR NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIAN WINES

# of people

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $100.00 USD3 people $150.00 USD4 people $200.00 USD

REGISTER FOR SERIES OF 6 and SAVE $50!

# of people

1 person $250.00 USD2 people $500.00 USD3 people $750.00 USD4 people $1,000.00 USD

Week 1/24
2017-03-21 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-03-24 09:00 - 11:30
Practical Series Week 1 INTRODUCTION
Ingredients
Equipment
Sanitation
Safety
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Pastry Series Week 10/12
2017-03-22 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 week series. Class cannot be registered for individually.
Yeast Dough – Buttermilk Yeast Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls

Week 18/24
2017-03-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-03-24 13:00 - 15:30
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.

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-24 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-03-26 16:00 - 18:30
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 Pretzel “wit Whiz”
Korean BBQ Tacos
Wood-fired Pizzas
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Crepes
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.

Pizza Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-25 12:00 - 14:30

Mediterranean Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-25 17:00 - 19:30
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.

Hummus and Fresh Pita

Leg of Lamb w/ Moroccan Couscous

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Salad

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

REGISTER/PAY HERE! HALF-OFF SPECIAL!

Exploring Pinot Noir
2017-03-27 18:30 - 20:30
Explore pinot noirs from different regions in the wold and discover why they taste so different from one another. Light dinner served.
$50 per person or take all 6 wine classes for $250!
This is a Specialty Class. No vouchers will be accepted.
March 6th – Intro to Wine Tasting
March 13th – Old World vs. New World
March 20th – New Zealand and Australia wines
March 27th – Pinot Noir
April 3rd – Italian Wines
April 10th – Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Chef Cathleen Rosenberg is a graduate with honors from Scottsdale Culinary Institute, San Francisco State University Cum Laude and recipient of a Certificate in French from Grenoble University in France. For many years she taught wine and hospitality classes as well as restaurant operations in Technique Restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. During this time she earned her Wine Specialist Certification from the Society of Wine Educators in 2010. Her ’byob’ bistro in Carefree focused on wine and food-pairing dinners (2005-2007). She currently has clients that she cooks for.
Cathleen’s theory of quality life is a reflection of her lifestyle of eating fresh food, enjoying wine and including an active fitness regime as a way of life.
REGISTER FOR EXPLORING PINOT NOIR

# of people

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $100.00 USD3 people $150.00 USD4 people $200.00 USD

REGISTER FOR SERIES OF 6 and SAVE $50!

# of people

1 person $250.00 USD2 people $500.00 USD3 people $750.00 USD4 people $1,000.00 USD

Week 2/24
2017-03-28 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-03-31 09:00 - 11:30
Practical Series Week 2 STOCKS
Veal
Beef
Chicken
Fish
This is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Pastry Series Week 11/12
2017-03-29 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 Week Series. Class cannot be registered for individually.
Plated Desserts – Crepes, Chocolate Lava Cake, Fruit Sauces, Garnishes

Week 19/24
2017-03-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-03-31 13:00 - 15:30
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.

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-31 18:30 - 21:00
Hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner. Beer and wine included. Perfect as a date night, outing with friends, or to meet new people!
Italian Wedding Soup
Wild Mushroom Cannelloni with Lemon Thyme Bechamel
Chicken Saltimbocca with Creamy Polenta and Seasonal Vegetable
Lemon Ricotta Pinenut Tart
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.

Pizza Class (04/01/2017) - {SOLD OUT}
2017-04-01 12:00 - 14:30

The Great Wines of Italy (SOLD OUT)
2017-04-03 18:30 - 20:30
Piedmont, Tuscany and Chianti, the Tre Venezie in northeastern Italy – the great wines of Italy, and the importance of food and wine in Italy!
$50 per person or take all 6 wine classes for $250!
This is a Specialty Class. No vouchers will be accepted.
March 6th – Intro to Wine Tasting
March 13th – Old World vs. New World
March 20th – New Zealand and Australia wines
March 27th – Pinot Noir
April 3rd – Italian Wines
April 10th – Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Chef Cathleen Rosenberg is a graduate with honors from Scottsdale Culinary Institute, San Francisco State University Cum Laude and recipient of a Certificate in French from Grenoble University in France. For many years she taught wine and hospitality classes as well as restaurant operations in Technique Restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. During this time she earned her Wine Specialist Certification from the Society of Wine Educators in 2010. Her ’byob’ bistro in Carefree focused on wine and food-pairing dinners (2005-2007). She currently has clients that she cooks for.
Cathleen’s theory of quality life is a reflection of her lifestyle of eating fresh food, enjoying wine and including an active fitness regime as a way of life.

Week 3/24
2017-04-04 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-04-07 09:00 - 11:30
Practical Series Week 3 SOUPS
Consomme
Bisque
Chowder
Vegetable: Clear, Pureed
This is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted

Pastry Series Week 12/12
2017-04-05 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 Week Series. Class cannot be registered for individually.
Chocolate – Tempering; Hand Rolled Truffles, Almond Rochers, Mendiants

Private Event
2017-04-06 18:00 - 21:00
There is a private event tonight in the school and kitchen
