K9 Nose Work

A great way to bond with your dogs, stimulate their minds, hone their search and obedience skills and build their confidence and focus. This class encourages dogs to use their sense of smell and natural hunt instincts to search and problem solve as an outlet for their love of hunting. This is a low-impact class […]

Monday, Sep 16 - Monday, Nov 4

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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The Fish and Seafood Class

Learn all the skills needed to prepare great fish dishes. Chef Joel will cover selecting good fish, selecting different types of fish for different dishes, how to best cook a wide variety of fish and more. Participants will then prepare these delicious dishes: Soft Dill-Brined Salmon with Lemon Butter and Peppered Potato Whip; Coconut & […]

Wednesday, Oct 16

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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A Cut Above: Knife Skills 101

Take this knife skills workshop to learn and practice the techniques that help take the chore out of cooking. Techniques include: boning a chicken; cutting onions, carrots, other vegetables and fruit and pasting garlic. Knife selection, sharpening and care also will be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be […]

Thursday, Oct 17

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Sushi and Soba

Participants will first learn how to make homemade soba (buckwheat) noodles from scratch. They will also learn how to roll sushi! Then, they will use their noodles to make the following recipes. On the menu: Soy-Marinated Mushroom and Scallion Roll; Gingered Soba Noodle and Roasted Eggplant Roll; Roasted Pepper and Kewpie Mayonnaise Roll; Quick-Pickled Cucumber […]

Friday, Oct 18

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Ravioli

Spend a fun afternoon making delicious homemade ravioli. Learn the techniques of making fresh egg pasta dough. Then, roll the dough out using a pasta machine to make fresh pasta sheets that can be used to make your choice of these delicious raviolis: Three-Cheese Ravioli; Savory Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli; Spinach and […]

Sunday, Oct 20

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Vegetarian Thai

Enjoy learning how to cook some delicious vegetarian Thai dishes that are sure to become favorites. On the menu: Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup with Broccoli and Bok Choy; Thai Green Curry Sweet Potato and Chickpea Hash with Coconut and Lime; Thai Basil Eggplant with Peppers and Onions; Thai Fried Rice; Caramelized Tofu and Mushroom Pad […]

Monday, Oct 21

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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International Bakes

Learn a variety of sweet and savory recipes to add to your baking repertoire. On the menu: Scottish Shortbread; English Lemon Squares; Plushki (Russian Cinnamon  Rolls); Brötchen (Crusty German Bread Rolls); Socca (Garbanzo Flour-Based Flatbread from Southeastern France); flavorful Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Calzones. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1327.224 1 lesson […]

Tuesday, Oct 22

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Fall Grilling

Up your grilling game with these delicious recipes: Grilled Eggplant, Bell Pepper and Onion Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing; Turkey, Sun-Dried Tomato and Zucchini Kebabs with Pesto Vinaigrette and Mozzarella and Rice Cakes; Big Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Cheddar Sandwich with Chipotle Mayonnaise; Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon and Wilted Spinach Tacos with Brie […]

Wednesday, Oct 23

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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French Baking

Add to your baking repertoire with delicious classic French recipes: Petits Pains (little breads); Honeyed Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Date Profiteroles (Pâte à Choux); Tarte Flambée (French flatbread with sour cream, onions and bacon); Gateau aux Pommes (French Apple Cake); Chocolate Souƒés with Berry Sauce. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1332.224 1 lesson @ […]

Thursday, Oct 24

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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Fall Tarts, Strudels and Pies

Learn to make some delicious baked treats, featuring Chef Joel’s favorite tart dough. On the menu: Savory Balsamic-Glazed Red Onion, Mushroom and Apple Tart; Cranberry and Pear Tart; Swiss Cheese and Chard Strudel; Sweet Pumpkin and Pecan Strudel; Irish Potato Pie; Sweet Potato Pie. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson. Activity No. 1334.224 1 lesson @ 3 […]

Friday, Oct 25

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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Dining in Paris

Imagine dining on this gourmet feast overlooking the Ei¢el 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

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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

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1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

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