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AMY'S COOKING SCHOOL
FALL-WINTER 2024 Class Schedule
Read on below for detailed class descriptions.
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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 or Chef Alisha
Kitchen Basics Classes with Chef Amy or Chef Alisha
Classes are $65 per person. (If you have purchased a gift certificate for a cooking class at a previous price, we are happy to honor that price during 2024.)
House red and white wines are available during class for $6 per glass.
Traditional Dinner Cooking Classes with Chef Amy or Chef Alisha
Kitchen Basics Classes with Chef Amy or Chef Alisha
Classes are $65 per person. (If you have purchased a gift certificate for a cooking class at a previous price, we are happy to honor that price during 2024.)
House red and white wines are available during class for $6 per glass.
Our Traditional Cooking Classes
FULL - Chinese-American Favorites with Chef Amy
Do you ever get the taste for food from your childhood? For Chef Amy that is often classic Chinese-American restaurant dishes she and her family used to enjoy out on Friday nights at Lani Louie's Restaurant in Milwaukie. If you have fond memories like this too, I hope you'll love this class!
The meal will begin with a deliciously spicy and tangy Chinese Hot and Sour Soup. Next you'll learn to make healthy homemade Pork Egg Foo Young served with Amy's House Special Fried Rice. Finally, end on a sweet note with Orange-Almond Cookies while you learn how to carve a cute bear from a whole orange.
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: dairy, wheat, soy. At least two of the recipes will contain pork and shrimp.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tues, Oct 29th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Oct 31st at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 7th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 7th at 6:30 - 9pm
Do you ever get the taste for food from your childhood? For Chef Amy that is often classic Chinese-American restaurant dishes she and her family used to enjoy out on Friday nights at Lani Louie's Restaurant in Milwaukie. If you have fond memories like this too, I hope you'll love this class!
The meal will begin with a deliciously spicy and tangy Chinese Hot and Sour Soup. Next you'll learn to make healthy homemade Pork Egg Foo Young served with Amy's House Special Fried Rice. Finally, end on a sweet note with Orange-Almond Cookies while you learn how to carve a cute bear from a whole orange.
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: dairy, wheat, soy. At least two of the recipes will contain pork and shrimp.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tues, Oct 29th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Oct 31st at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 7th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 7th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Holiday Pies and Tarts with Chef Alisha
*Please note: this is a repeat of a holiday baking class that was taught in fall 2023.
Pastry Chef Alisha invites you to a celebration of the warm and welcoming flavors of fall. Learn how to create delicious treats to share with your friends and family this holiday season. We will begin with a guided demonstration on perfecting pie dough, which we will use to make a fresh spin on a classic, Maple Pumpkin Pie. Next, we will transition to a decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. To finish our class, we will switch gears and make a luscious yet simple Cranberry Curd Tart featuring a gluten-free crust! Along the way, you'll learn fun techniques to decorate your pies and tarts and make them the showpiece of any gathering.
Dietary/allergen info: Class ingredients include gluten, dairy and tree nuts.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Fri, Nov 1st at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Sat, Nov 2nd at 1 - 3:30pm
*Please note: this is a repeat of a holiday baking class that was taught in fall 2023.
Pastry Chef Alisha invites you to a celebration of the warm and welcoming flavors of fall. Learn how to create delicious treats to share with your friends and family this holiday season. We will begin with a guided demonstration on perfecting pie dough, which we will use to make a fresh spin on a classic, Maple Pumpkin Pie. Next, we will transition to a decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. To finish our class, we will switch gears and make a luscious yet simple Cranberry Curd Tart featuring a gluten-free crust! Along the way, you'll learn fun techniques to decorate your pies and tarts and make them the showpiece of any gathering.
Dietary/allergen info: Class ingredients include gluten, dairy and tree nuts.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Fri, Nov 1st at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Sat, Nov 2nd at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Holiday Pierogi Fest! with Chef Amy
Pierogis are a delicious Polish filled dumpling that is commonly served for the family Christmas Eve dinner. In this class you'll learn how to make tender homemade Pierogi Dough with different delicious fillings and toppings. You'll also enjoy a traditional Polish White Borscht to start and a refreshing Horseradish and Pickle Vegetable Salad alongside the feast of dumplings.
You'll have the opportunity to try your hand and filling and sealing a few pierogis during the course of the class, if you wish. Please bring a container or zipper bag if you'd like to take home a few (uncooked) pierogi after class.
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: dairy, egg, and wheat. At least one of the recipes will contain pork.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tues, Nov 12th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 14th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 14th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 21st at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 21st at 6:30 - 9pm
Pierogis are a delicious Polish filled dumpling that is commonly served for the family Christmas Eve dinner. In this class you'll learn how to make tender homemade Pierogi Dough with different delicious fillings and toppings. You'll also enjoy a traditional Polish White Borscht to start and a refreshing Horseradish and Pickle Vegetable Salad alongside the feast of dumplings.
You'll have the opportunity to try your hand and filling and sealing a few pierogis during the course of the class, if you wish. Please bring a container or zipper bag if you'd like to take home a few (uncooked) pierogi after class.
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: dairy, egg, and wheat. At least one of the recipes will contain pork.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tues, Nov 12th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 14th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 14th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 21st at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Nov 21st at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Holiday Candy Making with Chef Alisha
Have fun with Chef Alisha learning the art of confectionery! It will be snowing powdered sugar when we make Homemade Marshmallows, light and fluffy and perfect for a cup of cocoa. Afterwards, we will savor some buttery English Toffee along with Alisha's favorite Salted Dark Chocolate Caramels. To finish, we will make some simple fruit jellies, or as the French call them, Pâte de Fruit. To some, making candy can feel like a daunting task: come learn how easy it can be to make your favorite treats at home.
Dietary/allergen info: Class ingredients include gluten, dairy and nuts.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Fri, Dec 6th at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Sat, Dec 7th at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Sat, Dec 14th at 1 - 3:30pm
Have fun with Chef Alisha learning the art of confectionery! It will be snowing powdered sugar when we make Homemade Marshmallows, light and fluffy and perfect for a cup of cocoa. Afterwards, we will savor some buttery English Toffee along with Alisha's favorite Salted Dark Chocolate Caramels. To finish, we will make some simple fruit jellies, or as the French call them, Pâte de Fruit. To some, making candy can feel like a daunting task: come learn how easy it can be to make your favorite treats at home.
Dietary/allergen info: Class ingredients include gluten, dairy and nuts.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Fri, Dec 6th at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Sat, Dec 7th at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - Sat, Dec 14th at 1 - 3:30pm
FULL - 9th Annual Holiday Appetizers with Chef Amy
The most popular class of the year returns again! This will be our 9th Annual Holiday Appetizers Class! This year, we will donate $5 of each class fee directly to the amazing local organization Salem Harvest. The menu is not yet written, but it is sure to be a great selection of tempting bites! Come to class with friends, sip some wine, and give back to our community all at the same time. Thank you in advance for your continued support of this wonderful cause.
Dietary info: The menu for this class has not been finalized. Please contact Amy at info@salemcooks if you have food allergy concerns.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tues, Dec 3rd at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 5th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 5th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Tues, Dec 10th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Tues, Dec 10th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 12th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 12th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Fri, Dec 13th at 6:30 - 9pm
The most popular class of the year returns again! This will be our 9th Annual Holiday Appetizers Class! This year, we will donate $5 of each class fee directly to the amazing local organization Salem Harvest. The menu is not yet written, but it is sure to be a great selection of tempting bites! Come to class with friends, sip some wine, and give back to our community all at the same time. Thank you in advance for your continued support of this wonderful cause.
Dietary info: The menu for this class has not been finalized. Please contact Amy at info@salemcooks if you have food allergy concerns.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations.
Class Dates & Times:
FULL - Tues, Dec 3rd at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 5th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 5th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Tues, Dec 10th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Tues, Dec 10th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 12th at 11am - 1:30pm
FULL - Thurs, Dec 12th at 6:30 - 9pm
FULL - Fri, Dec 13th at 6:30 - 9pm
Kitchen Basics Classes
(Classes that have been taught previously and are popular enough to be repeated on this and future schedules)
PAST - Modern Sauces - (Sauces Part Three) with Chef Amy
The third and final class of the Sauces Series will cover the brighter flavors and lighter ingredients found in modern sauce-making. Whereas classic French Mother Sauces generally rely on rich roux, quality stock, and slow-cooking; these Modern Sauces lean more on fresh, bold flavors from around the world. Since modern sauces happily tend to be quicker and easier to make, you'll learn five of Chef Amy's favorites:
Each sauce will be prepared and served in five mini-courses. Class discussion will include variations on each sauce and ways to use them.
This class is Part three of a three-part series. Parts one and two cover all French Mother Sauces. All three classes will be repeated, switching off, on future schedules. You do not need to take the classes in order.
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: eggs, dairy, and wheat. The class may include pork, fish, and shellfish. All but one of the sauces are gluten-free, but the cooking school is not a gluten-free kitchen.
This class is held every time we post a schedule, so check back for future dates on an upcoming schedule.
The third and final class of the Sauces Series will cover the brighter flavors and lighter ingredients found in modern sauce-making. Whereas classic French Mother Sauces generally rely on rich roux, quality stock, and slow-cooking; these Modern Sauces lean more on fresh, bold flavors from around the world. Since modern sauces happily tend to be quicker and easier to make, you'll learn five of Chef Amy's favorites:
- South American Chimichurri - the perfect accompaniment to rich grilled foods
- Spanish Romesco - an unusually delicious topper for egg dishes, sandwiches, and roasted veggies
- French Beurre Blanc - it's sooo much easier than you think, can be made in almost any flavor, and it's "fancy"
- Laotian Jeow Som - perhaps the perfect, addicting table sauce for meat, noodles, rice
- Middle Eastern Tahini Sauce - it makes almost any food taste better and doubles as a fabulous salad dressing
Each sauce will be prepared and served in five mini-courses. Class discussion will include variations on each sauce and ways to use them.
This class is Part three of a three-part series. Parts one and two cover all French Mother Sauces. All three classes will be repeated, switching off, on future schedules. You do not need to take the classes in order.
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: eggs, dairy, and wheat. The class may include pork, fish, and shellfish. All but one of the sauces are gluten-free, but the cooking school is not a gluten-free kitchen.
This class is held every time we post a schedule, so check back for future dates on an upcoming schedule.
PAST - Basic 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 slice 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. This class is age 14+.
**Class attendees will receive a special $15 discount card towards their choice of Wüsthof German-made cutlery.
This class is held every time we post a schedule, so check back for future dates on an upcoming schedule.
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 slice 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. This class is age 14+.
**Class attendees will receive a special $15 discount card towards their choice of Wüsthof German-made cutlery.
This class is held every time we post a schedule, so check back for future dates on an upcoming schedule.
PAST - Learn To Make Homemade Pasta! with Chef Amy
If you've been wanting to learn the basics of 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 Homemade Egg Fettucini, and a basic Ravioli with Ricotta Filling. Meanwhile, we'll put together three sauces: a simple and flavorful Vodka Tomato Sauce; a Winter Greens Pesto; and a tasty Lemony Alfredo Sauce. Buon appetito!
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: dairy, egg, and tree nuts (walnut). The class is vegetarian but does contain dairy in every sauce.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This class is held every time we post a schedule, so check back for future dates on an upcoming schedule.
If you've been wanting to learn the basics of 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 Homemade Egg Fettucini, and a basic Ravioli with Ricotta Filling. Meanwhile, we'll put together three sauces: a simple and flavorful Vodka Tomato Sauce; a Winter Greens Pesto; and a tasty Lemony Alfredo Sauce. Buon appetito!
Dietary info: The recipes for this class may include the following common allergen ingredients: dairy, egg, and tree nuts (walnut). The class is vegetarian but does contain dairy in every sauce.
If the class you want is full, please click anyway and get on the waiting list. We often have cancellations. This class is held every time we post a schedule, so check back for future dates on an upcoming schedule.
Special Event Cooking Classes:
We have no special events scheduled at this time. Please check back at a later date.
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