Cooking

December 2024

Dining in Paris

Imagine dining on this gourmet feast overlooking the Eiffel Tower after a day of  holiday shopping in Paris: Savory Roquefort and Caramelized Onion Tarts with Mixed Greens and Champagne Shallot Vinaigrette; Charred Lemon Chicken with Lemon Beurre Blanc; French Lentils with Garlic and Thyme; Pommes de Terre Sarladaises (potatoes browned in duck fat, then steamed […]
Monday, Dec 9
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Last Minute Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

Want to be able to give meaningful homemade holiday gifts that are sure to  impress? Learn about an amazing variety of great recipes for fun, easy and delicious homemade gifts from your kitchen. Participants will learn how to make a variety of gifts and will be able to sample many of them. Topics and recipes […]
Tuesday, Dec 10
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Entertaining Chocolate Desserts

These rich, chocolatey desserts will be sure to impress: Chocolate Truffle Cake with Caramel Sauce; Devil’s Food Cake with White Chocolate Mousse and Orange Crumbles; Dark Chocolate Cookies with Raspberry Glaze; Double Chocolate Pudding with Mint Crème Chantilly. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1342.224 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district residents W, […]
Wednesday, Dec 11
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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International Dumplings

Japanese Gyoza with Rice Noodles and Cabbage; Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce; Curried Potato and Vegetable Samosas with Ginger Mint Chutney; Savory Turkey, Potato and Roasted Garlic Empanadas; Mini Apple Cranberry Dumplings with Salted Caramel Sauce. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1345.224 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $79/$72 MCC district residents F, 12/13      […]
Friday, Dec 13
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Scone Workshop

Spend a Sunday afternoon baking delicious homemade scones! Participants will learn how to make delicious scones to enjoy in class and take home to share with family and friends. We’ll start with the basics and then explore a variety of tasty sweet and savory scone options to make and bake. On the menu: Basic Buttermilk […]
Sunday, Dec 15
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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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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