Closing Notice: The McLean Community Center and the Old Firehouse Center will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays.

Cooking

April 2025

A Cut Above: Knife Skills 101

Take this knife skills workshop to learn and practice the culinary 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 […]
Wednesday, Apr 23
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Fish Market

Learn all the skills needed to prepare great fish dishes. Chef Joel will cover selecting good fish, the best types of fish to use in specific dishes; how to best cook a wide variety of fish, and more. Participants will then prepare these delicious dishes: Satsuma Age (Japanese fried fish and vegetable cakes) with Lemon […]
Thursday, Apr 24
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Parent and Child International Breads

Menu: Irish Soda Crackers; Parāoa Parai (Maori Frybread from New Zealand); Tapalapa (West African-Style Baguettes); and Japanese An Pan (Filled Sweet Rolls). Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Parent and child 6+ years Activity No. 1321.325 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $118/$108 MCC district residents. Please register one person for the class. Registration includes payment for one […]
Saturday, Apr 26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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bowl of ramen

The Ramen Workshop

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 and explore a wide range of ramen garnishes while enjoying a ramen feast! Menu: Honey Lime Ramen Salad; Spicy Ramen […]
Sunday, Apr 27
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Lamb kebabs with red onion and pepper

Springtime Grilling

Menu: Grilled Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Lentil Salad with Creamy Curry Sauce; Plum- Glazed Grilled Turkey Fillets with Spring Onion Risotto; Grilled Lamb Kebabs and Grilled White Onion Salad with Pomegranate and Mint; Big Duck, Caramelized Onion and Brie Sandwich with Orange Citrus Mayonnaise; Grilled Bananas with Strawberry Mousse. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. […]
Monday, Apr 28
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Arabian Nights

Menu: Mutabbal (roasted eggplant, tahini, yogurt and roasted garlic dip); Muhammara (red pepper and walnut dip); 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 Flaahiveh (farmer’s salad with cucumber, tomato, lemon and mint); Honey Dripping Baklava Bundles. Instructor: […]
Tuesday, Apr 29
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Classic Hors D’oeurves

Menu: Herbed Cocktail Lamb Meatballs with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce; Open-Faced Crispy Wontons with Twice-Cooked Beef; Sun-Dried Tomato and Roasted Shallot Tapenade with Crisp Olive Flatbread; Chicken Liver Pate with Cornichons and Fresh Buttery Breadsticks; Grape and Brie Phyllo Cups. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1332.325 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district […]
Wednesday, Apr 30
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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May 2025

New Springtime Classics

Menu: Roasted Asparagus and Basil Soup with Herbed Goat Cheese Mousse and Spicy Pita Chips; Potato Primavera (crushed potatoes with creamy garlic, spring onion and Parmesan cheese sauce); Minted Lamb, Beef and Mushroom Cutlets with Roasted Red Peppers and Honeyed Feta; Buttermilk-Poached Spring Chicken and Toasted Sourdough Salad with Lemon and Peas. Instructor: Chef Joel […]
Thursday, May 1
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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a taco with veggies and a small dish of salsa

Tacos Without Borders

Menu: Blackened Salmon Tacos with Creole Vegetables and Cajun Sauce; Chicken Souvlaki and Feta Mashed Potato Tacos with Cucumber Mint Tzatziki; Tacos Gobernader (new classic shrimp tacos with peppers and mozzarella); Chana Masala Tacos with Tangy Yogurt Sauce and Pickled Onions. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1339.325 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC […]
Friday, May 2
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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a tart in a dish sitting on a table

Parent Child Spring Baking

Menu: Chocolate and Orange Tarts (made with Chef Joel’s favorite dough) and served with delicious Chocolate Crème Chantilly; Spinach and Feta Rolls with Oregano and Lemon Butter; Raspberry Cakes with White Chocolate Glaze. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Parent and child 6+ years Activity No. 1335.325 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $118/$108 MCC district residents. Please […]
Saturday, May 3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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sliced oranges with dark chocolate on a white background wooden, selective focus

Adult Spring Baking

Menu: Chocolate and Orange Tarts (made with Chef Joel’s favorite dough) and served with delicious Chocolate Crème Chantilly; Spinach and Feta Rolls with Oregano and Lemon Butter; Red Onion, Grape Tomato and Parmesan Focaccia; Raspberry Cakes with White Chocolate Glaze; Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1336.325 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, […]
Sunday, May 4
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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