Cooking

July 2025

The Summer Fish Class

Learn some great recipes using fundamental cooking techniques while preparing these inspiring soon to become family favorites. On the menu: House-Smoked Trout Pate with Fresh Buttery Bread Sticks, Candied Carrots and Leeks; Pan-Roasted Cod with Herb Butter and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes; Pan Bagnat (Provencal Tuna Sandwiches with Tomatoes, Basil and Creamy Garlic Mayonnaise); Blackened Salmon […]
Monday, Jul 7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

A Cut Above: Knife Skills 101

Take this knife skills workshop to learn and practice the techniques that help take the chore out of cooking. Techniques include boning a chicken, cutting onions, carrots and other vegetables and fruits and pasting garlic. Knife selection, sharpening and care will also be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will […]
Tuesday, Jul 8
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Arabian Nights

Mutabbal (roasted eggplant, tahini, yogurt and roasted garlic dip); Muhammara (roasted red pepper dip); Fresh Za’atar Flatbread; Musakhan (a variation of the classic sumac and seven-spice chicken dish); Kamounet Batata (mashed potatoes with olive oil, basil and garlic); Salata Flaahiyeh (farmer’s salad with cucumber, tomato, lemon and mint); Honey-Soaked Baklava Bundles. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. […]
Wednesday, Jul 9
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Midsummer Light

Add to your repertoire of hot weather food with these light, fresh and soon to be new summertime favorites: Tomato, Peach and Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Gastrique; Salmon & Saffron Rice En Papillote with Lemon and Herbs; Asian-Style Crushed Cucumbers with Sesame and Cilantro; Three-Cheese Zucchini Wraps with Roasted Tomato Sauce; Pan-Grilled Watermelon Steaks with […]
Thursday, Jul 10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Parent and Child International Breads

In this fun, hands-on bread baking class, adult-child pairs will learn (or refresh their knowledge of) the basics of breadmaking, including techniques for measuring, proofing, mixing, kneading and baking. Recipes include a variety of popular and traditional yeast and quick breads from various cultures around the world. They will make the following breads and will […]
Saturday, Jul 12
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Parent and Child Summer Ramen

No packets of skinny noodles or pouches of MSG in this class! Adult-child pairs will learn to make ramen noodle dough from scratch, then roll, stretch and cut the dough into fresh noodles. They will also learn to make the wonderful broths that are standard choices for ramen. Participants can choose from vegetable, chicken, pork […]
Saturday, Jul 12
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Ramen Class

Participants will learn to make ramen noodle dough from scratch, then roll, stretch and cut the dough into fresh noodles. They will also learn to make the wonderful broths that are standard choices for ramen. Participants can choose from vegetable, chicken, pork or miso broths. Then they will set up a ramen feast with the […]
Monday, Jul 14
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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