Roseville Community Education Program

Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. There will be ample time for questions, and you will receive an extensive handout prior to class along with a link to the recording afterwards so you can follow along at your convenience.

Come explore the world of sushi as you create this Japanese delicacy yourself. We'll begin by preparing the coveted sushi rice then you'll learn the art of "nigiri-sushi"(hand molded rice) topped with shrimp, unagi, and ahi tuna. You'll then learn how to prepare "maki-sushi" using a bamboo mat to roll rice with various fillings in and around Nori (seaweed sheets). Options and accompaniments will include surimi, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, teriyaki chicken, tempura onions, spicy mayo, eel sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce. Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom. This class is non-refundable in the event of weather cancelations.

This class will focus on all of those wonderful menu ideas that you have always wanted to master. We’ll begin with the Basic Cheese Souffle’ (and loads of tips/techniques for perfection), Easy Eggs Benedict Casserole, Cheese Strata, Italian Frittata with Zucchini, a Japanese-style Puffy Baked Pancake (traditionally served with lemon and confectioner’s sugar), Quiche Lorraine, and the Greek Spanakopeta (Spinach Pie). Round out your class with accompaniments, which include: a Biscotti-like Anise Toast, Crunchy Bran-Corn Bread, traditional Cream Scones, Quick “Dropped Biscuit Scone Muffins”, and a beautiful Pineapple Boat filled with assorted fresh fruits. And for drinks, a Strawberry Fruit Smoothie, plus the recipe for fresh Tangerine or Orange Mimosas. All lovely in appearance, but even better in taste! Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom.

Begins with a classic Caesar salad using fresh baked croutons, Romano cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes.You’ll assemble the entree wrapping tender breast of chicken in flaky puff pastry with shallots and portobello mushrooms. Together we’ll prepare an amazing sauce using sweet port wine. Sides will include asparagus with olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon along with a delicious Jasmine rice blend using toasted almonds and dried cranberries. We will finish with chocolate decadence, a rich flourless chocolate torte served with an exquisite raspberry sauce and fresh whipped cream. Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom. This class is non-refundable in the event of weather cancelations.

Kolaches are one of Czechoslovakia's national pastries. Immigrants brought their passion (and recipes) for kolaches to the Midwest as early as the 1860's. Kolaches are marvelous egg-rich, slightly sweet yeast dough that are filled with fruit mixtures such as apricot, cottage cheese, prunes or poppy seeds; they can be shaped into small rounds, square "tied packages" or filled turnovers. We will make variations in class and taste samples. You will leave with many recipes and tips to master these Old World delicacies. Bring a container to take home an assortment to share or freeze. Better than the bakery! Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom.

Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how to harness those flavors year-round.

In this live 4-part online class you’ll learn how to make breakfasts thru dinners and appetizers thru desserts! Each week Kirsten will demonstrate a different aspect of pressure cooking: from how a pressure cooker works to how to cook with frozen meats to all-in-one meals to pot-in-pot cooking. Handouts accompanying each session offer additional recipes beyond what is demonstrated during class and there’s plenty of time for Q&A. Participants will receive a link to the class recording afterwards.

Discover how easy it is to make soups in the Instant Pot and have a pot of hot soup ready to eat at the end of class! In this online class Kirsten will walk you thru making Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup while you follow along in your kitchen. She will also demonstrate Chicken Wonton Soup and a vegan Minestrone soup while our meals are cooking. Participants will receive an extensive recipe handout and ingredient list along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards.

Get the scoop on Irish food plus historical notes on St. Patrick's Day, and then swing into an extensive menu of terrific Irish fare. Smoked Fish Paté as an appetizer, Beef Braised in Guinness plus Beer-Braised Pork Tenderloin for main dishes. From the humble potato comes the famous Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage) and a delicious Cabbage with Bacon. Who doesn't adore homemade Irish Soda Bread? Wrap up your meal with splendid Jam Cake. Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom.

They are beautiful and so fun to make! Your instructor will show you some simple tricks to make the process easy. Students will bake and assemble one recipe from start to finish, as well as decorate and assemble the other two recipes. You will be the talk of the party when you serve these little delicacies! There will be a $13 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class. Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom.

Enjoy the marvelous flavors of traditional Italian cuisine starting with "Panzanella", a toasted bread salad with refreshing summer vegetables in a light vinaigrette. You’ll prepare “chicken saltimbocca” using thin sliced prosciutto ham and fresh sage in a lemon, caper, artichoke butter sauce. You’ll make potato gnocchi (Italian dumplings) then we’ll toss them in a medley of sauces including, basil pesto, marinara and brown butter with sage and walnuts. We'll finish with "Cannoli", fried pastry filled with sweetened ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, served on a pool of chocolate sauce, garnished with pistachios. Please note: this class will be held at Roseville Area High School in the new cooking classroom. This class is non-refundable in the event of weather cancelations.