Beginning Cake Decorating
Sign up early as this is one of our most popular cooking classes. It always fills up! Have fun and be creative! Learn the basic way to bake a cake and the basics of cake decorating. This beginning class uses 1/2 of a sheet cake board to practice pressure and control techniques, borders, flowers and icing a cake. You will only be required to bring one cake on the 6th day of class. Bring the following supplies to the first class: Decorating Tips #3, 4, 16, 30, 47, 67, 71, 80, 104, 136, 190 and 199; 2 couplings; 2 - 8” decorating bag, 1 - #7 flower nail; 1- Lily Flower Nail Set, 1 - washcloth, 1 cookie sheet and a zip lock bag. $12 material fee for board & icing paid to instructor at class .
Patsy Laws       $75
Tues., 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; 7 sessions starting July 13, ending Aug. 24, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 113

Sizzlin Fish - Grilled Salmon and Talapia
Learn to make delicious grilled Salmon and Talapia from scratch. The first flavor will use grilled ginger, garlic, onions, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves with olive oil on salmon. For the second flavor you will sue fresh tomatoes grilled with onions, garlic, teriyaki sauce and basil on Talapia. Both will be served over jasmine steamed rice, along with a garden salad. $15 material fee paid to instructor.
Keo Silim       $29
Sat., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1 session on Aug. 7, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Create a Cookie Bouquet
Cookie bouquets are absolutely delightful . . . and EXPENSIVE! In this fun, hands-on class you learn how to make these amazingly tasty decorated cookies yourself . . . for WAY LESS! You’ll discover the tips, tricks and techniques that will give your cookie bouquet that professional touch. You’ll make and take home your own bouquet arrangement. Bring an apron, small fondant rolling pin. $15 material fee is payable to the instructor in class.
Julissa Garcia       $39
Sat., 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; 1 session on July 17, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Date Night - What’s Cooking?
Communication will heighten as you and your date use your hands to create mouth watering Chicken Enchiladas that you get to take home. Next, you will take turns tossing a spectacular salad that includes artichokes, red peppers, plum tomatoes and black sliced olives. The night ends as you partake in a delightful Sour Cream Lemon Cake for dessert. $30 material fee per couple is paid to the instructor in class. Don’t forget to bring a 9x9 or 8x8 glass dish to prepare your entree in. Register both students at the same time.
Peggy Gardiner       $29
Sat., 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 1 session on June 26, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Living Single - Cooking Fun - Basic Cooking for Men and Women
Living and cooking single? This basic cooking class will teach you the fundamentals you need to prepare a healthy meal-for-one, or for entertaining friends and family. We will cover menu planning, shopping lists, how food should be stored, which cooking pans to use and what kitchen accessories are must haves to make life easier. You’ll prepare a variety of dishes using chicken and beef, including meatloaf. Find out how to make a baked potato into a meal, and create simple side dishes like pastas, salads, and vegetables. Peggy will also show you how to set a formal dinner table including a simple floral arrangement. $25 material fee paid to the instructor on the first day of class.
Peggy Gardiner       $59
Thurs., 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 3 sessions starting June 17, ending July 1, Direct Appliance

ONLINE CLASS - Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals
Do you want to save money and prepare home-cooked meals that are fast, easy and so delicious your family won’t even realize they’re healthy? If so, then this is the cooking class for you! Find out just how simple it can be to prepare meals that are both nutritious and delicious. You’ll discover dozens of easy ways to make lowered-fat food taste terrific. You’ll learn a dietitian’s trade secrets for getting in and out of the kitchen quicker, and explore her tricks of the trade for encouraging reluctant family members to eat more healthfully. Get ready to discover over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes for tasty entrees, side dishes, desserts, and garnishes!
Facilitated by Donna Acosta, RD       $92
This is an online class and will start the third Wednesday of each month. You will receive a new lesson every Wednesday and Friday for 6 weeks.

Sensational Appetizers - New menu each semester
Okay, the secret’s out. You can enjoy delicious appetizers and have them become a meal! In this new class we will make mini-meat balls, marinated shrimp, stuffed mushrooms and Blue Cheese Crisps. $15 material fee paid to instructor at class.
Peggy Gardiner       $29
Sat., 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; 1 session on July 10, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Flavors from a Latin American Table
Calling all seafood lovers, impress your friends as you serve them these delicious shrimp ceviche tostadas inspired by flavors from Puerto Vallarta. Learn to prepare a mouthwatering fresh fruit dish that incorporate watermelon, jicama and more. Discover “agua fresco” a Mexican flavored drink made from Hibiscus flowers. In this class you will get to make, eat and take home your new recipes. $20 material fee paid to instructor. Bring a knife and cutting board.
Julissa Garcia       $29
Sat., 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; 1 session on June 19, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Easy Grilling BBQ Skewers from Around the World
Summer is here! Let’s learn some great grilling dishes. In this class you will create marinates from scratch, prepare the skewers, grill the meats and sample what you cook. We will be busy working on three tasty grilled dishes: Turkey Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shish Kebabs, Korean Beef Barbecue on Sticks, Indonesia Shrimp with Lemongrass Marinate. Bring an apron. $15 material fee paid to instructor in class.
Annie Henrich       $29
Sat., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1 session on July 10, Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave., Modesto

Vietnamese Fresh Summer Shrimp Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Annie will show you the technique on how to make these delicious soft rolls (not Fried) made with shrimp, pork, rice noodles and exotic fresh herbs wrapped in light rice paper. A peanut dipping sauce will also be taught to accompany the fresh shrimp rolls. After this class you can make this perfect light summer dish for your family or invite some friends over for a do-it-yourself Shrimp Rolls Making Party. $10 material fee paid to instructor in class.
Annie Henrich        $29
Sat., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1 session on June 12, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103

Scrumptious Salads from France, the Middle East and Thailand
Salade Nicoise is a composed salad from Nice, France with baby potatoes, ripe tomatoes, green beans, olives, hard boiled eggs and canned tuna served drizzled with tangy homemade French vinaigrette. Labanese Fattoush Salad is a fresh summer vegetable and toasted pita bread salad with olive oil and lemon juice, great as a side dish with grilled meat or as a filling in a pita sandwich. Thai Green Mango Salad is a healthy salad full of tastebud-awakening flavors, textures and low on calories topped with Thai basil and mint mixed in an authentic dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, chopped peanuts and hot Thai chilies for the daring ones. $10 material fee paid to instructor in class.
Annie Henrich       $29
Sat., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1 session on July 24, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 103