Are you looking to impress your friends and family with your cooking skills this holiday season? Look no further! We’ve pulled togethery a list of places that are offering a holiday cooking class where you will learn to cook classic dishes that are perfect for any holiday gathering. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced home cook, these class are the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and create delicious dishes that will be the talk of the town. Sign up for these cooking class today!
November 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Introduction to Custards
DLM Culinary Center6161 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton $90
Join chef instructor Katherine Ballein for an enlightening education of the science behind making custards. Custards are the star component of many of our favorite desserts from Crème Brûlée and cheesecakes to lemon curd and pastry creams. Katherine will talk about the elements of custards and demonstrate making these confections: Pâte à Choux, Pastry Cream, Fresh Fruit Tart, Chocolate Pudding, and Lemon Curd, and provide recipes and information for each. You’ll enjoy these delightful desserts with sparkling wine.
Thanksgiving Cooking Class
Manna Uptown61 W. Franklin St., Centerville. $79
Learn from Chef Margot herself as she prepares some of her favorite Thanksgiving recipes.
MENU
arugula & cauliflower salad, panca marinated Peruvian style turkey, olive rice, cardamom sweet potatoes, sun-dried tomato brown butter green beans
Ticket includes pours of house wine and tastings of the menu above as well as recipes to recreate Chef’s dishes at home!
Turkey Dinner Cupcakes Class
elé Cake Company810 East Dixie Dr. West Carrollton $45 Join us for this fun event where you can decorate your own Turkey Dinner Cupcakes! Our decorator will walk you through the basics as you create these fun treats. Each guest will receive one dozen cupcakes with an assortment of icings, fondant and fun demonstrations on how to create each detail of this turkey dinner.
Class cost is $45 per person and will last approximately one hour.
Filled Pasta Class
Grist46 W. 5th St, Dayton. $100
Agnolotti, Casoncelli, Cappelletti, Tortellini, Mezza Luna, oh my! Try your hand at filled pasta and take home what you make. This class is comprised of an hour and a half of hands-on prep followed by a light lunch of salad, pasta, and dessert. This is an “adults only” class (17 years and older)
We have wine available to enjoy at $8 per glass, charged at the end of the class.
Ravioli Workshop
Hidden Valley Orchards5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon. $65
Making fresh ravioli at home is easier and even more fun than you might think!
In this class, our instructor will first show you how to make fresh pasta dough that you will use to make two delicious ravioli recipes. Then we’ll Create an assortment of easy fillings and sauces that complement your creations for an amazing meal.
Menu: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Herbed Ricotta with Tomato-Pancetta Sauce, Arugula and Endive Salad with Pear, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts, Fresh Dough
Thanksgiving Made Easy
DLM Culinary Center6161 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton $90
Let Mary Cooney show you how to simplify your Thanksgiving meal without sacrificing flavor or a beautiful presentation. You’ll eliminate a lot of time and stress when roasting the breast (or two) instead of the whole bird. The Turkey Breast is guaranteed to be moist when following Mary’s directions and tips for the season’s mother of all meals. You’ll learn to make velvety Mashed Potatoes and Bread Stuffing that tastes like a nana’s! Blistered Green Beans With Mushrooms and Sherry will finish the plate. And for dessert, Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are sure to satisfy. This menu will be paired with wine.
Decorating Class: 3D Turkey
elé Cake Company1279 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek. $45
Join us for this fun event where you can decorate your own Turkey Cake! Our decorator will walk you through…
November 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Cinnamon Roll Workshop
Hidden Valley Orchards5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon. $60

Turkey Cookie Cake
elé Cake Company1279 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek $25

Learn to decorate this holiday turkey cookie This class if offered at 3 locations:
WEST CARROLLTON – 11am
BEAVERCREEK – 11am
AUSTIN LANDING – 12pm
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