Moorhead Community Education

Step into the world of Italian-inspired elegance with this hands-on culinary experience. You’ll learn to create ricotta gnocchi—delicate, cloud-like morsels of goodness prized for their refined melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle flavor. Far from ordinary, these handcrafted bites capture the essence of rustic Italian cooking while bringing a touch of sophistication to your table. Once prepared, the gnocchi will be turned into a restaurant worthy meal, married with a velvety herb-kissed Tuscan cream sauce and paired with tender chicken. A beautiful soft, French-style loaf of bread will be baked to accompany this luxurious dish.

Banh mi is Vietnam’s iconic sandwich, a delicious fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions. Crisp baguettes are filled with savory meats, fresh and pickled vegetables, herbs, bold spreads, and seasonings to create a sandwich that is both vibrant and satisfying. In this cook-along adventure, you’ll learn to craft banh mi from the ground up—baking bakery-quality baguettes, marinating and cooking char siu chicken, quick-pickling colorful vegetables, and mixing a zesty mayo spread before assembling everything into a flavor-packed creation. Prefer to keep it simple? Bring your favorite bakery baguettes and focus on the fillings and assembly. Either way you’ll leave inspired and ready to recreate gourmet bahn mi at home.

Kimbap is Korea’s answer to the perfect rice roll—similar in shape to sushi, yet uniquely its own with savory cooked fillings that create distinctive flavors and textures. Join Tess for this, fun filled cook-along adventure and explore the art of making Bulgogi Kimbap rolls from start to finsh, rivaling any you will find in a restaurant. From seasoning the rice, to marinating and cooking Bulgogi, preparing colorful vegetables (including a quick pickle), and crafting a delicate omelet you’ll bringing everything together into beautiful hand-rolled Kimbap.

In this fun, interactive cook-along experience, Tess will guide you through the process of making a variety of California rolls that just might have you wondering why you have never tired making them yourself before! California roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Make them vegetarian or with seafood, with or without seaweed, spicy or mild—it’s all up to you and your creativity. Learn the essentials of preparing seasoned sushi rice, whipping up flavorful spicy mayo, and wrapping, rolling, and shaping your sushi with a range of tasty fillings including a crab salad we will be making with crabsticks. To top it all off, Tess will share simple yet impressive plating and presentation ideas to make your rolls look as good as they taste.

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a sweet culinary adventure across Europe! You will learn to create two beloved classic desserts: a dreamy, velvety Italian Tiramisu (using Tess’ unique signature no-raw-egg-method), and authentic Dutch Stroopwafles prepared completely by hand during this NEW real-time cook-along experience. Together we will mix the dough, make the gooey stroop filling, cook them in a special waffle iron and assemble them with an optional heart shaped twist.

Have some fun participating in this cook-along experience as you learn how to make your own homemade Classic Pierogi, and wonderful Sweet Berry Pierogi with 2 types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy. We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. This class has been so popular; it has even been featured in the American Polish Journal.

Have some fun participating in this cook-along experience as you learn how to make your own homemade Classic Pierogi, and wonderful Sweet Berry Pierogi with 2 types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. This class has been so popular; it has even been featured in the American Polish Journal!

No need to look any further for restaurant quality Dim Sum than your own kitchen. Dim Sum is a joyful Chinese dining tradition of sharing a variety of small flavorful bites, laughter, and connection with family and friends. One of the most beloved Dim Sum Dishes is Pot Stickers. Join Tess for one of her most popular classes as she guides you through the step-by-step process of creating the most wonderful restaurant worthy pot stickers with homemade wrappers that will take you to culinary heights you never knew you could reach. You will learn the magic of building a full-flavored filling (choose base of pork or chicken), roll out tender homemade wrappers, assemble and cook the pot stickers to perfection with a crispy bottom and tender juicy filling. A bright flavorful sauce will complete the experience.

Dim Sum is more than a meal—it’s a joyful Chinese dining tradition of sharing a variety of small flavorful bites. One most popular option of any dim sum meal is wontons. During this cook-along experience you will discover the art of creating restaurant quality wontons. A full-flavored chicken based filling with fresh vegetables and aromatic Asian ingredients will be created. Then two different filling / folding techniques using convenient store bought wrappers will be explored. We will then cook up these light fluttery bites of deliciousness two different ways, and explore two different serving options including a wonderful quick wonton soup! Serving, freezing and reheating tips will also be shared. No fancy equipment required.

Bring the vibrant flavors of Jamaica into your kitchen and experience the warmth of the Caribbean. During this cook-along experience you will learn to make a classic Jamaican hand pie (known as a meat patty) from the golden flaky pastry to the savory spiced meat-filling full of Island-Inspired flavor. You will also learn how to customize the seasoning and heat level to your taste. Tess will guide you through the process step-by-step. The best tricks for freezing and reheating will also be shared so you can enjoy these hand pies anytime.

What makes a Focaccia a Focaccia, a Stromboli a Stromboli, and a Calzone a Calzone? How are they different? How are they the same? Discover the delicious answers to these questions as we explore the world of unique rolled & stuffed pizzas, marvelous focaccia bread, and an out-of-this-world pizza sauce made from the instructor’s own personal recipes. Using two different types of homemade dough—one crafted for pizzas and the other for the focaccia, you’ll learn how to crate these Italian –inspired favorites step-by-step with confidence and easy. Participants are welcome to make them all or simply pick and choose their favorites to cook-along with, personalizing each creation with toppings and fillings of their choice.

Bring big flavor and fun to game night, or any night, while celebrating the art of scratch baking with soft, bakery style submarine rolls and pillowy Hawaiian rolls that outshine anything found in stores. Once the doughs are perfected, shaped and baked, the sub rolls will be transformed into irresistible submarine sandwiches layered with bold spreads, zesty vinaigrette, and fresh fixings, while the Hawaiian rolls are turned into golden sliders, filled with savory, melty goodness and brushed with buttery garlic glaze. You’ll even learn how to adjust the sweetness of your Hawaiian rolls to match your personal taste. This will be an engaging, interactive cook-along experience that blends hands-on techniques with unforgettable flavor—ideal for game-day spreads or year round crowd-pleasing family favorites

Fall in love with cookie decorating! This Valentine’s class is bursting with sweetness—candy, cake, ice cream, and more. Whether you’re treating yourself or decorating with someone special, these cookies are guaranteed to make hearts (and taste buds) melt.

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean right into your own kitchen with this lively Cook-Along Experience. Under the guidance of an instructor with over 45 years of experience in Mediterranean cuisine—and a proud descendant of Spartans—you’ll learn how to craft a full-flavored mouthwatering chicken gyro meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Greece.

This class will allow participants to learn about the sacred Manoomin/Wild Rice which is genetically unique to Minnesota by receiving a hand out of the Ojibwe Creation Story which tells of how this sacred food was brought to the Minnesota Ojibwe People's. This class highlights easy cooking skills which will result in a ready to eat hotdish.

Pizza night at home will never be the same! Turn your kitchen into your very own pizzeria in this during this cook along experience with Tess. Together, you will craft two completely different gourmet pizzas from start to finish—each with its own unique dough, sauce, style and flavor. Along the way, you’ll master two types of pizza dough, two scratch-made sauces (one for each style of pizza) and insider tips that will elevate your homemade pizza game to rival any pizzeria. This one-of-a-kind cook-along is about discovering the joy of pizza nights done right, creating pizzas that are fun, flavorful, and endlessly satisfying