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 also will be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal […]

Tuesday, Oct 21

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Knife Skills

Empower your children to help with the cooking by learning real knife skills that will stay with them as long as they cook. Kids will learn special techniques for cutting onions, carrots, peppers and other fruits and vegetables. They will learn how to paste garlic, mince parsley and make a chiffonade of lettuce as well […]

Tuesday, Oct 21

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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International Fish & Seafood

Learn all the skills needed to prepare great fish dishes. Chef Joel will cover selecting good fish; different types of fish for various dishes; how to best cook a wide variety of fish and more. Participants will then prepare these delicious dishes: Salmon Tikka Masala with Kachumbar Salad and Fresh Baked Naan; White Wine Poached […]

Wednesday, Oct 22

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Cooking Manners and Etiquette

Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette class. On Day One, students prepare a variety of dishes, sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor all the while discussing the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. On Day Two, students will dine and share a four-course meal served to them restaurant […]

Wednesday - Thursday, Oct 22 - 23

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Seoul Food

Enjoy the flavors of Korean BBQ (without having the smoky grill in the middle of the table) while preparing these delicious Korean dishes: Gochujang Saewu Gui (pan-grilled spicy shrimp); Salmon Bulgogi (oven-roasted soy, sesame and ginger-marinated salmon filet); Maekjeok (pan-grilled pork tenderloin marinated in traditional Korean doenjang spices); Gyeran Bokkeumbap (egg-fried rice); Quick-Pickled Radishes; Sesame […]

Thursday, Oct 23

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Japanese Street Food

Youth will learn to make these delicious Japanese favorites: Fresh Baked Senbai Rice Crackers with Black Sesame Seeds; Korokke (Japanese fried potato croquettes) with Tonksatsu Sauce; Negi Miso Onigiri (scallion and miso-stuffed rice balls); Yakitori (seasoned chicken skewers) with Yakitori Sauce. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1319.225 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, […]

Friday, Oct 24

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Japanese Street Food

Street foods are often the tastiest and most popular fresh dishes from various cultures and highlight favorite local flavors and ingredients. Learn to make these Japanese favorites: Fresh Baked Senbai Rice Crackers with Black Sesame Seeds; Korokke (Japanese fried potato croquettes) with Tonksatsu Sauce; Negi Miso Onigiri (scallion and miso stuffed rice balls); Yakitori (seasoned […]

Friday, Oct 24

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Fall Baking

Spend a fun morning making delicious homemade baked treats. On the menu: Caramel-Frosted Apple Cider Cupcakes; Cinnamon Apple Blondies; Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Butter Breadsticks; Gingerbread Scones. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1320.225 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents Sa, 10/25          10 a.m.-Noon REGISTER

Saturday, Oct 25

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Parent and Child Fall Baking

Spend a fun morning making delicious homemade baked treats. On the menu: Caramel Frosted Apple Cider Cupcakes; Cinnamon Apple Blondies; Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Butter Breadsticks; Gingerbread Scones. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Parent and child 6 years+ Activity No. 1321.225 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $118/$108 MCC district residents. Please register one person for the class. […]

Saturday, Oct 25

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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The Fall Brunch Class

Enjoy learning to make these soon-to-be-favorite delicious brunch dishes: Pimento Cheese Soufflés with Red Pepper Sauce; Cream Fried Eggs with Shallots and Parmesan; Peppered Potato Hash with Scallions and Herbs; Maple-Glazed Bacon; Spinach and Pear Salad with Warm Balsamic Caramelized Red Onion Vinaigrette; Lemon-Glazed Gingerbread Scones. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1336.325 1 lesson […]

Sunday, Oct 26

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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A Taste of India

Learn to make these delicious vegetarian South Asian favorites: Dahi Toast (tangy fried yogurt-filled sandwiches with black mustard seeds and fresh curry); Cilantro Chutney; Dal Vada (lentil fritters); Scallion Thecha (scallion, garlic, green chili and peanut sauce); Saag with Tofu and Feta (spinach stew with golden-brown tofu and fresh crumbled feta); Fresh Naan; Paneer; Bell […]

Monday, Oct 27

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Tastes of India

Learn to make these delicious vegetarian South Asian favorites: Dal Vada (lentil fritters) with Lemon Yogurt Sauce; Bell Pepper and Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice Pilaf; Naan; Fresh Paneer; Nankhatai (Indian shortbread). Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1313.225 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents M, 10/27      […]

Monday, Oct 27

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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