In Cooking with Confidence, you’ll learn essential skills, discover recipes to recreate at home, and connect with your community through cooking. We’ll cover techniques like knife safety and choosing produce as well as skills like poaching, sauteing, and grilling. This class is led by a chef and dietitian, and emphasizes fresh ingredients, collaborative preparation, and a menu that prioritizes enjoyment, practicality, and health benefits. All skill levels welcome!

Take your game-day spread to the next level with fresh, flavorful recipes that are as nutritious as they are crowd-pleasing. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare wholesome dips, spreads, and snackable favorites that are perfect for tailgates, watch parties, and casual gatherings. Using simple, seasonal ingredients, we’ll create delicious alternatives to traditional game-day fare while exploring ways to boost flavor and nutrition. You’ll leave with new recipes, practical kitchen skills, and plenty of inspiration for your next celebration.

Eligibility

• Open to participants ages 18+ or 16- and 17-year-olds if accompanied by an adult.
• No prior cooking experience required unless otherwise noted.
• Participants must be able to follow safety instructions and work independently or in a group setting.

What to expect

• Participants will be provided with all ingredients and appliances needed to prepare and cook a delicious, complete meal.
• At the end of the class, all participants will enjoy their meal together and leave with a copy of the recipe to recreate at home.
• Recipes subject to accommodate seasonal availability and freshness.

Attendance & Commitment

• Participants are expected to arrive on time and remain for the full class.
• Advance registration is required; walk-ins may not be accommodated.
• Cancellation policies apply (please provide notice if you cannot attend). We will provide a refund if class is cancelled more than 24 hours before start time.

Health & Safety

• Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
• Participants must follow all kitchen safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Closed-toe shoes are required; long hair should be tied back.
• No outside food and drinks please.

Allergies & Dietary Needs

• While we make every effort to identify ingredients and avoid cross-contact, our kitchen is not allergen-free. Ingredients containing common allergens (including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish) are used in our facility, and cross-contact may occur.
• Please disclose any food allergies or dietary restrictions during registration.
• Please notify us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at least 3 days prior to your class so we can make reasonable accommodations where possible.
• While we strive to accommodate dietary needs, substitutions cannot be guaranteed for all recipes or sessions.
• Ingredients and recipes may change based on availability. Please review updated allergen information upon arrival.
• While we aim to accommodate, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

Liability & Waivers

• Participants may be required to sign a waiver prior to class during the registration process.
• By registering, participants acknowledge the inherent risks of a kitchen environment.

Other information:

• If you are unable to pay for a class, please contact us to be considered for financial assistance. Email: GSHP-ShepherdsKitchen@aah.org