Name: Youth Paris Bistro
Start: 2024-12-09
End: 2024-12-09
Location: McLean Community Center

December 2024

Youth Paris Bistro

Pistou (basil and garlic-based soup with Parmesan cheese); Ficelles (skinny French baguettes); Bifteck Haché (French “butter burgers”) with Roasted Garlic and Thyme; Pommes Purée (smooth, rich and creamy mashed potatoes); Sablee Breton (French butter cookies). Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1338.224 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents M, 12/9 […]

Monday, Dec 9

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth French Baking

Add to your baking repertoire with delicious classic French recipes: Petits Pains (little breads); Chocolate Mousse Profiteroles (made with Pate Au Choux); Gateau aux pommes (French apple cake). Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1341.224 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents Tu, 12/10 4:15-6:15 p.m. REGISTER

Tuesday, Dec 10

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Chocolate Desserts

Impress your friends with these rich, chocolatey treats: Devil’s Food Cake with White Chocolate Mousse and Orange Crumbles; Dark Chocolate Cookies with Raspberry Glaze. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1344.224 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents W, 12/11 4:15-6:15 p.m. REGISTER

Wednesday, Dec 11

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth International Dumplings

Japanese Gyoza with Rice Noodles and Cabbage; Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce; Savory Turkey, Potato and Roasted Garlic Empanadas; Mini-Apple Cranberry Dumplings with Salted Caramel Sauce. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1347.224 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents F, 12/13 4:15-6:15 p.m. REGISTER

Friday, Dec 13

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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April 2025

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, and also […]

Wednesday, Apr 23

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Fish Class

Menu: Classic Fried Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce; Salmon en Papillotte with Orange and Soy; Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents 1315.325 Th, 4/24 4:15-6:15 p.m. REGISTER

Thursday, Apr 24

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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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Youth International Breads

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. 8-14 years Activity No. 1329.325 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents Sa, 4/26 12:30-2:30 p.m. REGISTER

Saturday, Apr 26

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

McLean Community Center

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 foods and sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor 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 style, […]

Monday - Tuesday, Apr 28 - 29

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Youth Pizza Class

Kids enjoy preparing traditional pizza dough from scratch, then using it as a canvas to create their own flavor-packed mini-pizzas. Options include: Whole Wheat Pizza Dough; Dill Pickle Pizza; Cheese Pizza; Pepperoni Pizza; Veggie Pizza; Mac and Cheese Pizza; Strawberry and Chocolate Pizza (Tart) with Sweet Pizza Dough. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity […]

Wednesday, Apr 30

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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May 2025

Youth Wrap and Roll

Menu: Summer Rolls with Rice Noodles, Lettuce and Mint; Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce; Soft and Buttery Cheddar Dinner Rolls; Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Frosting; Rocky Road Candy. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. 8-14 years Activity No. 1319.224 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $59/$54 MCC district residents F, 10/18 4:15-6:15 p.m. REGISTER

Thursday, May 1

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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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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