Class is held at the Great News! Cooking School. 

"Big Night" is a film for food lovers.  Anyone who has ever felt passionately about food loves this film.  But where can you eat Timpano?  Central to this story, this dish rarely appears on restaurant menus or in cookbooks.  Now is your chance to experience this amazing dish!

Recipes:  Timpano (Pastry Encased Casserole of Pasta, Sausage, Eggs and Vegetables Served with Three Sauces); Mixed Baby Greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette, Hazelnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese; Citrus Fruit Granita.

After the holidays it’s nice to have several recipes that are tasty and full of flavor but low on fat.  Try these simple light dishes for your every night cooking.

Recipes: Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed and Rolled Chicken Breasts Baked in Marinara Sauce; Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Green Olives and Rosemary; Baked Mediterranean Polenta with Roasted Peppers Served with Chicken Sausage; Asian Braised Fish Fillets with Black Bean Ginger Sauce; Chocolate-Glazed Angel Food Cake.

Do you learn better with practical experience?  Well here is a class that gives you what you need to make perfect pasta every time.  Learn to make a variety of filled and cut pastas, then sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor, as Chef Katherine tops the pastas with sauces.  These recipes are sure to please. 

THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS AND LIMITED TO 24 PEOPLE.  PLEASE BRING AN APRON.   

Recipes:  Spicy Asian Pork Tortellini with Garlic Sauce; Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Browned Sage Butter; Citrus Linguini with Seared Scallops and Basil Pesto Cream; Cherry Ricotta Filled Chocolate Ravioli.

Make fast and easy savory appetizers for the upcoming bowl game or any winter get-together. Enjoy these quick and savory cheesecakes from George’s latest book The Cheesecake Bible.

Recipes:  Goat Cheese and Walnut Cheesecake; Olive Pesto Cheesecake; Roasted Garlic Onion Cheesecake; Roasted Pepper and Black Bean Chipotle Dip; Hummus for a Crowd; Decadent Chocolate Brownies.

Recipes: Mango Margaritas; Pork Spareribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce; Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Breasts with Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa; Roasted Tomatillo and Poblano Sauce with Assorted Grilled Vegetables; Chipotle Cream Cheese Potato Bake; Toasted Pine Nut Shortbread Cookies.

After the holidays it’s nice to have several recipes that are tasty and full of flavor but low on fat.  Try these simple light dishes for your every night cooking.

Recipes: Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed and Rolled Chicken Breasts Baked in Marinara Sauce; Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Green Olives and Rosemary; Baked Mediterranean Polenta with Roasted Peppers Served with Chicken Sausage; Asian Braised Fish Fillets with Black Bean Ginger Sauce; Chocolate-Glazed Angel Food Cake.

Explore the world of Thai cuisine through these spicy and delightful dishes as flavors combine in such a way to make the experience of eating them unlike any other.  This series is loads of fun!  Not only do you get great recipes, but this is a partial hands-on class so everyone gets a chance to get in there and help with the cooking!

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 32 PEOPLE. PLEASE BRING AN APRON.    

Recipes: Garlic Beef Satay and Glass Noodle Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce; Coconut Shrimp Soup with Lime Leaves, Lemon Grass and Straw Mushrooms; Pork and Mushroom Toss in Black Bean Sauce; Green Curry Paste; Green Curry Chicken with Fresh Ginger and Zucchini; Coconut Flan (not traditional but so good!).

In this hands-on class you will learn how to roll some basic forms of sushi, how to make perfect sushi rice, tips on how to order at sushi bars and sushi etiquette.  You will receive a complimentary sushi mat in this class.  THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS AND LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE.  THIS IS A 3 HOUR CLASS.

Recipes:  Inari Sushi (Rice Stuffed Tofu Pocket); Kappa Maki (Cucumber Roll); Tekka Maki (Tuna Roll); California Roll.

$49 adult $39 child (ages 8-16)

Looking for a great class to take your kids to?  Great News! is opening its doors to parents and children (8 and up) who want to get their hands dirty and make a variety of treats!  This hands-on class will teach kids how to create fun treats (with your supervision, of course!).  As always, kitchen safety will be a large part of the lesson.  THIS IS A 3 HOUR HANDS-ON CLASS LIMITED TO 32 PEOPLE.  PLEASE BRING AN APRON.  EVERYONE MUST REGISTER, YOU MUST SPECIFY IF YOU WILL HAVE A CHILD ATTENDING TO RECEIVE THE CHILD PRICE.  YOU MAY REGISTER 2 CHILDREN PER ADULT ATTENDING.

Recipes: Bug Juice; Snail Snacks; Fruit and Vegetable Flora; Butterfly Cheesewich; Mudd Pie.

Class is held at the Great News! Cooking School.

Beer is the new wine!  Discover the art of pairing beer with food and cooking with beer. Karl Strauss Brewing Company continues to explore ways of using beer to create delicious flavor combinations with the dishes and pairings they create at their brewery restaurants. Join Chef Corey Rapp and Brewery Ambassador Ryan Ross as they show you different ways of using beer as an ingredient, as well as how to find the perfect beer to pair with your food. 

Recipes: Salad of Mixed Greens and Vento D’Estate Cheese with Raspberry Hefenweizen Vinaigrette; Grilled Shrimp Lollipop with Indian Pale Ale Mustard Dipping Sauce; Red Trolley Ale Brined Pork Chops; Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream in a Chocolate Stout Sauce.

This 1 1/2 hour lesson and luncheon features a meal that is easy on the clock and on your waist band.  

Recipes: Chickpea, Roasted Pepper, Caper and Basil Salad; Spanish White Bean, Spinach, White Fish and Shrimp Stew with Saffron Tomato Broth Served with Crusty Country Style Wheat Bread; Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Raspberries and Maple Yogurt.

Class is held at the Great News! Cooking School.

Ever wanted to try something a little unconventional?  Brian will show you how to prepare these wild meats and create a meal out of them!

Recipes:  Herb Rubbed and Roasted Quail with Crispy Potatoes and Sage Brown Butter; Idaho Trout and Watercress Salad with Brown Butter and Lemon Vinaigrette; Venison with Juniper Berries, Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Fennel; Something Sweet Beyond Belief.

Recipes: Cosmopolitan Martinis; Crab, Herb and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms; Mixed Greens with Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries and Balsamic Vinaigrette; Filet Mignon with Cabernet Reduction Sauce with Wild Mushrooms, Cream and Butter; Roasted Garlic Dill Potatoes; Roasted Asparagus with Shallot Butter; Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Pineapple.

When it’s cold outside what comes to mind is warm, satisfying soup.  Here you’ll learn several to choose from. 

Recipes: Spicy Black Bean Soup with Shrimp and Garlic Yogurt Topping; Smoked Sausage, Tomato and Mushroom Orzo Soup; Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup with Arugula and Bacon; Shrimp, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo with Asparagus; Italian Meatball and Pasta Soup with Spinach and Fresh Basil.