Classic Cooking Academy - An Arizona Culinary School

CANCELLED Wine & Knit
2017-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
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

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

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

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

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

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

Gourmet Cooking Class
2017-03-17 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!
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.

Week 17/24
2017-03-17 13:00 - 15:30
Practical Series Week 17 LAMB
Primal Cuts (Butchering)
Whole Lamb
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted

Week 24/24
2017-03-17 09:00 - 23:30, 2017-03-14 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 24 CHOCOLATE
Tempering, Mousses, Sorbets
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 17/24
2017-03-16 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 17 LAMB
Primal Cuts (Butchering)
Whole Lamb
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Pastry Series Week 9/12
2017-03-15 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 Week Series. This class cannot be registered for as a single class.
Large Cakes – Queen of Sheba, Marjolaine

Old World vs. New World Wines
2017-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Old World. vs. New World wines – Learn about the regional differences and comparisons between the same varietals and why they taste so different (magic word here – terroir)! Taste red varietals from both New World & Old World regions. Light dinner provided.
$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 OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD

# 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

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-12 16:00 - 18:30, 2017-03-10 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!
Grilled Caesar Salad with Homemade Focaccia Croutons
Chicken in Olives with Sweet Corn Polenta
Deconstructed Sausage Lasagna with Homemade Pasta
Lavender Shortbread Napoleon with Lemon Mascarpone Mousse
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.

Mediterranean Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-11 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

Not Your Mama’s Eggplant Parm w/ Grilled Asparagus

Fig and Arugula Flatbread

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

Pizza Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-11 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

REGISTER/PAY HERE. HALF-OFF SPECIAL!

Spring Pastries
2017-03-11 10:00 - 13:00
3 hour hands-on pastry class with Sharon Lunardi. Learn to make beautiful tarts and pastries using the best produce that Spring has to offer!
Spring Pastries & Tarts
Fresh Fruit and Lemon Custard in Tuile Cups
Fresh Fruit Tarts
Apricot Frangipane Tarts
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 work together to complete different aspects of 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.
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.
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

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Week 16/24
2017-03-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2017-03-09 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 16 VEAL AND PORK
Primal Cuts (Butchering)
Leg- Debone, Scaloppine,
Saltimbocca
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 23/24
2017-03-10 09:00 - 11:30, 2017-03-07 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series Week 23 DESSERT
Cookies, Lemon Curd
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Pastry Series Week 8/12
2017-03-08 18:30 - 21:00
This is part of a 12 week series. Classes cannot be registered for individually.
Puff Pastry – Palmiers, Cheese Straws and Napoleons

Intro to Wine Tasting
2017-03-06 18:30 - 20:30
Intro to Wine Tasting
Do you want to have a deeper understanding of wine? In this class, you will complete a tasting exercise & evaluation on popular white varietals. You will also do a tasting exercise with bitter, sour, umami, sweet & salty foods and learn about taste and mouth-feel.
Light dinner included.
$50 per person. This is a Specialty Class. No vouchers will be accepted.
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.
$50 per person or take all 6 wine classes for $250!
REGISTER HERE FOR 3/6 INTRO TO WINE TASTING

# of people

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

REGISTER HERE FOR SERIES OF 6 MONDAY WINE CLASSES

# of people

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

Artisan Bread & Cheese
2017-03-05 10:00 - 13:00
Nothing tastes better than homemade bread right out of the oven, and freshly made cheese. While this may seem intimidating, Joe Cambria, the Flour Craftsman, will show you how easily these things can be prepared at home. He will first demonstrate how to make a seasonal bread, and then you will make your own. As your dough is rising, proofing, and baking, you will learn to make fresh cheeses such as mozzarella and ricotta. At the end of class, enjoy the bread and cheese with a glass of wine.
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.
REGISTER/PAY HERE. HALF-OFF SPECIAL!

# of people

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $90.00 USD3 people $135.00 USD4 people $180.00 USD

Wine Class w/ 5 Course Dinner (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-04 17:00 - 19:30
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.
REGISTER/PAY HERE. HALF-OFF SPECIAL!

# of people

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $90.00 USD3 people $135.00 USD4 people $180.00 USD

Pizza Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-04 12:00 - 14:30
Sorry, this class is FULL
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

REGISTER/PAY HERE. HALF-OFF SPECIAL!

# of people

1 person $50.00 USD2 people $90.00 USD3 people $135.00 USD4 people $180.00 USD

Gourmet Cooking Class (SOLD OUT)
2017-03-03 18:30 - 21:00
Sorry, this class is FULL
Everybody Loves Raymond… I mean Bacon! Hands-on cooking class, where you will learn different bacon cooking techniques, and use bacon in fun and unique ways.
Beer and wine included!
Bacon, Leek & Potato Soup
Warm Bacon and Spinach Salad
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Fettuccine Carbonara & Haricots Verts
Maple Bacon Scones with Praline Encrusted Ice Cream

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.

Week 15/24
2017-03-03 13:00 - 15:30
Practical Series Week 15 BEEF
Primal Cuts (Butchering)
NY Strip, Flank, Tenderloin
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.

Week 22/24
2017-03-03 09:00 - 23:30
Practical Series Week 22 PASTRY
Creams – Pastry, Bavarian, Gelatin, Buttercream
Cake assemble
This class is part of a 24 week series. No vouchers accepted.
