Get ready to make this holiday season extra special with our FREE Christmas cooking classes! Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced chef, our fun and festive classes will help you create delicious Christmas dishes that will wow your family and friends.

🎅 What You'll Learn:

Classic holiday treats (cookies, cakes, pies)

Savory dishes for your Christmas feast (roasts, sides, appetizers)

Secret tips and tricks to make your meals extra magical 🗓 When? Now until Christmas Day, December 25th, 2024! 📍 Where? Online - cook from the comfort of your home!

Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to get your Christmas cooking skills to the next level – and it’s completely FREE! Sign up now and spread the joy of cooking this holiday season. 🍽️🎁

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Q1: How can I prepare for the cooking classes to make the most out of them? A1: To prepare for the classes, make sure you have a basic kitchen setup with key ingredients for traditional Christmas dishes, such as flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Check the class schedule in advance to gather any special ingredients needed for specific recipes. A little pre-planning can make your cooking experience smoother and more enjoyable!

Q2: Will the classes cater to both beginners and more advanced cooks? A2: Absolutely! The classes are designed to accommodate all skill levels. Each lesson is structured to guide beginners step-by-step while offering tips and techniques that even experienced cooks will appreciate. Whether you're just learning to bake cookies or tackling a Christmas feast, there’s something for everyone.

Wednesday mornings are a dream. The district has given us more planning time, and a shorter class time on Wednesdays. Seeing my students in the morning makes a difference. They are more alert and ready. Today, I read them Mo Willems’s Knuffle Bunny. It’s the third time they’ve heard it, and because they know the story, they are able to participate. And they did. So darling. We did a little glueing activity connected to it, then my teaching day was done - at ten a.m. A few emails later, I headed to my kitchen, my other work space. 

I’ve been eyeing a recipe called French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade.  Somewhere I also read about using leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. Why waste that? I had about one half of a cup left, so I used it to fold it into this cake recipe. It’s in the process of baking in a square pan, rather than a loaf. Bakes faster, and I’m feeling eager. I may skip the marmalade. Too many flavors. Maybe I’ll go with a lemon glaze. Now there’s a good idea. 

AND...drum roll.....it’s a keeper. 

If you choose to make this, here’s how I changed the recipe: I only used 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup oil, only two eggs, and a half cup of the leftover cranberry sauce. I baked it in a 4x4 pan for 25 minutes, and used a lemon glaze instead of the marmalade. It’s just wonderful. Warm, spongy, sweet, and fruity.