AMY'S COOKING SCHOOL
SUMMER 2023 Class Schedule
Read on below for detailed class descriptions.
Click on your preferred class date/time (in GREEN) to sign up online for your cooking class. If the class date/time you want is already full, please click and sign up for the waiting list instead.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a gift certificate, you will need to call the store at (503) 363-1612 to sign up. Please have your six-digit gift certificate number available when you call. Thanks!
Class Types Include:
Traditional Dinner Cooking Classes with Chef Amy
Kitchen Basics Classes with Chef Amy
Classes are $59.99 per person.
House red and white wines are available during class for $5 per glass.
Traditional Dinner Cooking Classes with Chef Amy
Kitchen Basics Classes with Chef Amy
Classes are $59.99 per person.
House red and white wines are available during class for $5 per glass.
Our Traditional Cooking Classes:
Fresh Thai Flavors with Chef Amy
If you love the bold, bright flavors and spice of Thai cuisine, this will be a great class for you! You'll learn to make Moo Sadoong, a grilled or broiled pork dish packed with bold seasonings and tossed with lots delicious fresh herbs. To pair with this, you'll enjoy a flavorful Tomato and Cucumber Thai Salad, plus a quick and easy method for perfect Sticky Rice. Finally, we'll end on a sweet note with Frozen Coconut Mousse with Pandan Syrup and Fresh Fruit.
Dietary/allergen info: The class ingredients include pork, seafood (in fish sauce), peanuts, and dairy (in the dessert only). The class is not gluten-free, but the only gluten used will be in the Thai soy sauce that is used as a marinade for the pork.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
Tuesday, June 20th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Thursday, June 22nd, 11am-1:30pm
FULL - Thursday, June 22nd, 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday, June 28th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Thursday, June 29th, 6:30-9:00pm
If you love the bold, bright flavors and spice of Thai cuisine, this will be a great class for you! You'll learn to make Moo Sadoong, a grilled or broiled pork dish packed with bold seasonings and tossed with lots delicious fresh herbs. To pair with this, you'll enjoy a flavorful Tomato and Cucumber Thai Salad, plus a quick and easy method for perfect Sticky Rice. Finally, we'll end on a sweet note with Frozen Coconut Mousse with Pandan Syrup and Fresh Fruit.
Dietary/allergen info: The class ingredients include pork, seafood (in fish sauce), peanuts, and dairy (in the dessert only). The class is not gluten-free, but the only gluten used will be in the Thai soy sauce that is used as a marinade for the pork.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
Tuesday, June 20th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Thursday, June 22nd, 11am-1:30pm
FULL - Thursday, June 22nd, 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday, June 28th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Thursday, June 29th, 6:30-9:00pm
Summer Mexican Dinner with Chef Amy
You're invited to enjoy a fun and festive Summer Mexican Dinner, featuring fresh flavors and easy recipes, perfect for the season. The menu will start with Citrus Shrimp Tostadas topped with homemade Salsa Aguacate (Green Avocado Salsa). Chef Amy will pair this with one of her favorite summer foods ever, Elotes, which are possibly the most delicious way you can eat corn-on-the-cob. Finally, the meal will finish with adorable Strawberry Horchata Panna Cotta.
Dietary/allergen info: Class ingredients include shrimp and dairy. This class is 100% gluten-free.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Thursday, July 20th, 11am-1:30pm
FULL - Thursday, July 20th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Tuesday, July 25th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Thursday, July 27th, 6:30-9:00pm
You're invited to enjoy a fun and festive Summer Mexican Dinner, featuring fresh flavors and easy recipes, perfect for the season. The menu will start with Citrus Shrimp Tostadas topped with homemade Salsa Aguacate (Green Avocado Salsa). Chef Amy will pair this with one of her favorite summer foods ever, Elotes, which are possibly the most delicious way you can eat corn-on-the-cob. Finally, the meal will finish with adorable Strawberry Horchata Panna Cotta.
Dietary/allergen info: Class ingredients include shrimp and dairy. This class is 100% gluten-free.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Thursday, July 20th, 11am-1:30pm
FULL - Thursday, July 20th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Tuesday, July 25th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Thursday, July 27th, 6:30-9:00pm
Kitchen Basics Classes:
Knife Skills with Chef Amy
Our popular hands-on knife skills class gives every student the opportunity to practice new skills as the class progresses. Have you ever wondered how the chefs on TV and at restaurants chop and dice so quickly and easily? The keys are proper technique and lots of practice! Learn what every home cook should know about chopping, slicing, dicing, and julienne. You will also learn the proper way to hold your knife, and how to maintain your knife with a honing rod to keep it sharper longer. This class always fills up fast so don't miss it!
PLEASE NOTE: Knives are provided for use during this class. You are welcome to bring your own knife as well if you wish, but we promise ours will be sharper! Please also bring an apron if you wish to wear one.
**Class attendees will receive a special $15 discount card towards their choice of Wüsthof German-made cutlery.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tuesday, June 6th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Wednesday, June 7th, 6:30-9:00pm
Our popular hands-on knife skills class gives every student the opportunity to practice new skills as the class progresses. Have you ever wondered how the chefs on TV and at restaurants chop and dice so quickly and easily? The keys are proper technique and lots of practice! Learn what every home cook should know about chopping, slicing, dicing, and julienne. You will also learn the proper way to hold your knife, and how to maintain your knife with a honing rod to keep it sharper longer. This class always fills up fast so don't miss it!
PLEASE NOTE: Knives are provided for use during this class. You are welcome to bring your own knife as well if you wish, but we promise ours will be sharper! Please also bring an apron if you wish to wear one.
**Class attendees will receive a special $15 discount card towards their choice of Wüsthof German-made cutlery.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tuesday, June 6th, 6:30-9:00pm
FULL - Wednesday, June 7th, 6:30-9:00pm
Learn To Make Homemade Pasta! with Chef Amy
If you've been wanting to try your hand at Homemade Pasta, this is a great place to start! Chef Amy will guide you through the process of making pasta dough, both by hand and using a food processor. Then, we'll use the doughs to create a machine-cut Fettucini, and a baslc Ravioli with Ricotta Filling. Meanwhile, we'll put together three sauces: a simple and flavorful Vodka Tomato Sauce; a Seasonal Pesto; and a tasty Lemony Alfredo Sauce. Buon appetito!
Dietary/allergen info: Ingredients in this class include wheat/gluten, walnuts, and dairy. This class is vegetarian but not vegan.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tuesday, August 8th, 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday, August 9th, 6:30-9:00pm
If you've been wanting to try your hand at Homemade Pasta, this is a great place to start! Chef Amy will guide you through the process of making pasta dough, both by hand and using a food processor. Then, we'll use the doughs to create a machine-cut Fettucini, and a baslc Ravioli with Ricotta Filling. Meanwhile, we'll put together three sauces: a simple and flavorful Vodka Tomato Sauce; a Seasonal Pesto; and a tasty Lemony Alfredo Sauce. Buon appetito!
Dietary/allergen info: Ingredients in this class include wheat/gluten, walnuts, and dairy. This class is vegetarian but not vegan.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This also helps us judge demand for when to add more class dates.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tuesday, August 8th, 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday, August 9th, 6:30-9:00pm
Special Event Cooking Classes:
We have no special events scheduled at this time. Please check back at a later date.

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