A Cut Above

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, other vegetables, fruits and pasting garlic. Knife selection, sharpening and care will also be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be […]

Tuesday, Oct 13

McLean Community Center

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 different dishes; how to best cook a wide variety of fish, and more. Activity No. 1324.2261 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district residentsW, 10/14               10:30 a.m.-1:30 […]

Wednesday, Oct 14

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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¡Buen Provecho! Spanish Cuisine

Enjoy a meal of Spanish delicacies! Patatas bravas (crispy-fried potatoes with smoky salsa brava); gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp); pan con tomate (toasted country bread slathered witha tomato and olive oil puree); eggplant, tomato & zucchini paella; and delicious, fluffy magdalenas (lemony cupcakes) for dessert. Activity No. 1326.2261 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district […]

Thursday, Oct 15

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Hawaiian Tiki Party

Enjoy the tropical flavors of Hawaii in this fun class. On the menu: macadamia hummus with pineapple flatbread; tangy Hawaiian gazpacho; Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken; Hawaiian food truck garlic shrimp; pineapple and pepper rice; and yummy, crunchy macadamia tartlets for dessert. Activity No. 1328.226 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district residents F, 10/16    […]

Friday, Oct 16

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Italian Sunday Dinner

Italian focaccia di recco (cheese-filled flatbread); eggplant and mushroom bolognese sauce; sweet Italian sausage meatballs with parmesan bucatini; broccoli salad with chickpeas, olives& provolone; and tiramisu tartlets for dessert. Activity No. 1330.2261 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district residentsSu, 10/18               10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. register   Activity No. 1331.2261 […]

Sunday, Oct 18

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Dining in Monaco

Barbagiuàns (the national dish of Monaco — delicate pastries filled with swiss chard and ricotta); lamb mince kebabs with caramelized onions, herbed mayonnaise & goat cheese (classic monégasque flavors); parmesan gnocchi with mixed mushroom ragout; le salad Monte Carlo (crisp romaine lettuce, tomato, mushroom and hearts of palm with a light vinaigrette); and delicious, delicate […]

Monday, Oct 19

McLean Community Center

1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Dining in Havana

Croquetas de jamón (ham croquettes) with mojo Cubano (orange-glazed onion relish); camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp); cilantro and lime sauce; Cuban yellow rice; pan-grilled zucchini with smoked paprika butter and queso fresco; and torticas de moron (Cuban shortbread cookies) for dessert. Activity No. 1334.2261 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district residentsTu, 10/20      […]

Tuesday, Oct 20

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Taste of Oktoberfest

It is never too late to enjoy the spirit and flavors of Oktoberfest!  Bratwurst and sauerkraut egg rolls; Reuben dipping sauce; German potato & cheese soup; crispy bratwurst croutons; grilled bratwurst sliders with ale-braised shallots and aged WI cheddar; schupfnudeln; and deliciousGerman chocolate and cherry cookies for dessert. Activity No. 1336.2261 lesson @ 3 hrs, […]

Wednesday, Oct 21

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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It’s a Small World

Swedish smoked salmon & potato croquettes with lemon dill sauce; Pakistani alloo kay kebabs (potato patties) with carrot and cumin tzatziki sauce; Persian muhammara (vibrant red pepper & walnut dip) with za’atar flatbread; Italian goat cheese and parmesan zucchini involtini withroasted tomato sauce; Japanese mixed mushroom & white miso tartlets; and Greek honey-whipped feta with […]

Thursday, Oct 22

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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