Food
Artisan Bread Baking
Participate in demonstrations, experience hands-on practice and sample delicious, fresh, warm breads! You will learn the techniques and methods of various enriched breads such as Challah, brioche and focaccia and lean breads such as baguettes, and petite pan along with artisan hearth rye bread and flax seed sourdough. Recipes will be provided. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: knife and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Vincent Donatelli, Instructor. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Wed, Feb 24 - Mar 17, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
- 114 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4141-100
Big Flavors in Small Dishes
Put a spin on your starters! Learn how flavor profiling can enhance your appetizers, tapas, first courses and hors d'oeuvres. You will prepare a variety of small dishes using some of the most interesting ingredient combinations. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Michelle Kelly, Instructor. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Mon, Feb 22 - Mar 15, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4269-103
Cake Decorating
Experience how fun and easy cake decorating can be. You will amaze your family and friends with the cakes you'll learn to make for birthdays, anniversaries, and a variety of occasions. This class will teach pressure control of decorating utensils, the art of forming decorative flowers and borders, and the art of writing on a cake. Supplies will cost approximately $30. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 15, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4320-108
Chocolates! Chocolates! Chocolates!
Learn the basics of tempering chocolates, hand rolled truffles, dipped candies, molded chocolates and chocolate heart box. Experience hands-on practice, demonstrations, along with sampling of these wonderful and delicious chocolates. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Vincent Donatelli, Instructor. (9 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Wed, Jan 20 - Feb 03, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
- 114 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4208-107
Chutneys, Mustards and Chow Chows
Tangy or sweet, subtle or spicy, course or fine- In this hands-on class, you will turn dried fruits, winter vegetables and a variety of spices into delicious condiments to warm up winter meals. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Martha Vining, Instructor. (9 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Thu, Feb 18 - Mar 04, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 230 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4323-109
Cooking Healthier Sweetheart Meals
Food combinations and herbs provide substantial delicious meals for your special someone. The vegan recipes you will be exploring are pasta alternatives to wheat and include greens and herbs. A vegan chocolate mousse will seal the deal! Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Rosanne Halapin, Instructor. (3 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $46.25- Sat, Feb 13, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4324-112
Cooking With Tofu
Learn to solve the mysteries surrounding the types, styles and textures of tofu and then you too will be using tofu in many of your personal recipes. Experience vegan tofu recipes such as Tofu Scramble, Teriyaki Tofu and Vegan Chocolate Mousse. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Rosanne Halapin, Instructor. (3 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $46.25- Sat, Mar 13, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4322-111
Cooking: Culinary Secrets Revealed
Learn the things that you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask...the chef! This course will help you to build your skills, techniques and confidence in the kitchen. You will learn the secrets held by chefs and how they make it all look so easy. Topics will include knife skills, basic vegetable, meat and fish preparations/cooking methods and easy at-home recipe ideas. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk, and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Michelle Kelley, Instructor. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Thu, Jan 14 - Feb 04, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4197-114
- Mon, Jan 25 - Feb 15, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4197-115
- Mon, Mar 22 - Apr 19, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4197-116
Cooking: Taking the Mystery Out of the Menu
This is a follow-up class to Culinary Secrets Revealed. You will learn the whys and hows or the "deconstruction and reconstruction" of sauteing, braising, and poaching. Menus will be built around a variety of cooking methods with attention to plate presentations. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Pre-requisite: Culinary Secrets Revealed. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Chef Michelle Kelley, Instructor. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Thu, Feb 18 - Mar 11, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4198-118
Soups and Stews for Chilly Winter Nights
When a chill is in the air, there is nothing better than a hot bowl of soup or stew. You will learn how to prepare soups and stews that are fast and easy and some with that "stick to the ribs" quality. You will also learn to put a creative spin on your soups and stews that will enhance your menus for fun or elegant occasions and will receive many well deserved accolades. Chef Donna McCrain, Instructor. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $90.25- Wed, Feb 03 - Feb 24, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 226 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4325-122
- Wed, Mar 03 - Mar 24, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 226 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4325-123
Turkey and Sides
You won't be calling the turkey hot line after taking this class! You will learn to prepare the perfect turkey for holiday get-togethers. A variety of traditional dressings and side dishes using seasonal ingredients compliment the main course. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Chef Michelle Kelley, Instructor(3 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Fri, Nov 20, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4296-837 FULL
Vegan Soups and Stews
Learn the art of being creative in the kitchen to make delicious and wholesome soups and stews. Recipes are based upon seasonal foods. Vegan recipes for this session are winter squash soups, hearty lentil stew and lemon escarole soup. Learn easy, professional cooking skills from Macrobiotic Specialist and instructor Chef Rosanne Halapin. Wear covered non-slip shoes and aprons. Supply suggestions: chef knife, whisk and paring knife. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. (3 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $46.25- Sat, Jan 16, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 124 Magnolia, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4304-126