Chef Lisa will take you and your child into the kitchen to teach the childhood favorites and create a few new recipes to take home and wow the whole family! Class will also cover supervised knife skills. Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Lisa M. Thompson Fee: $180 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class registrations are nonrefundable and may not be applied toward other classes or events. If you’re unable to attend a class…

Tired of the same burgers and nachos at your football gatherings?  Want to have the best super bowl party?  This class will spice up your football fandom with a gourmet touch featuring international flavors.  One could argue that the bacon jam alone is worth the price of admission. Chef Anne’s recipes will excite the whole team! Shrimp & Chihuahua Cheese Dip Hot Chicken Slider with Slaw & Spicy Mayo Pimiento Cheeseburger Slider with Bacon Jam Kimchi Pork Slider Hawaiian Huli…

Chef Carla Snyder believes that there is no more valuable class for the aspiring cook than knife skills. If you can use a knife more efficiently, you can cut vegetables and meats on the fly, allowing you to cook more quickly, which means you get dinner on the table faster. In addition, using a knife in the correct way will make the chore of cutting food more enjoyable, your food will look more professional, and it will actually taste better…

Chef Carla Snyder is the author of One Pan Two Plates: 70 Complete Weeknight Meals for Two and an experienced culinary instructor, caterer and recipe developer.  If you are looking to create a “meatless Monday”, this class will give you some great ideas for tasty meals while not taking hours to prepare. Cream of Tomato Bisque with Toasted Cheese and Apple Sandwich Persian Zucchini Frittata Tuscan White Bean Salad with Sweet Potato Pasta Shells with Five Cheeses and Tomato Lemony Plum Upside-Down…

Just because you have to eat gluten doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor. She should know – She has battled with this for years and have finally mastered some recipes that are delicious. Join Chef Ellen for a fun and informative class that will help you recreate some of your classic favorites and take home a few new recipe surprises! Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Ellen Velez Fee: $90 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton,…

Making dinner for the family is usually the last thing busy parents feel like doing after a tough day at work. But it doesn’t have to be that hard to accomplish. It is possible to make a healthy and delicious from scratch meal for four in under 45 minutes with only one pan to clean up and no, this isn’t a dream. Take a few pages from Chef Carla Snyder’s playbook in her recently released One Pan Whole Family: 70…

Calling all pumpkin lovers: you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven in this fun class with Chef Meg Feller.  We’ll make a fantastic array of savory and sweet pumpkin creations that you’ll enjoy making through the rest of the fall and for the holidays.   Many of our favorite fall flavors go beautifully with pumpkin and we’ll try several different combinations. Pumpkin Scones with Maple Drizzle Roasted Sugar Pumpkin and Baby Kale Salad with Cinnamon-Sugar Pecans and Cider Vinaigrette Creamy…

No matter what restaurant, patisserie or home you visit in France, you will often be treated to one of these traditional and classic French desserts.  No need to be intimidated by these French favorites - we’ll head into the kitchen and master the techniques that will help you make these in your home. Apple Tarte Tatin Puffs Big and Small - use Pate Choux dough to make Raspberry Cream Puffs and Profiteroles with French Roast Chocolate Sauce Crepes - master…

Learn how to make authentic corn tortillas by making the corn mixture, rolling them out and cooking them. We’ll fill them with barbacoa, shrimp and chicken and accompany them with salsa verde, guacamole and pickled red onions. Of course, we’ll have rice and beans as a side and flan for dessert! Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Ellen Velez Fee: $90 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class registrations are nonrefundable and may not…

Everyone wants to know the secrets of the Gervasi Kitchens – and now you have a backstage pass! Learn the most sought-after recipes that put Gervasi firmly on the Ohio culinary map: Butternut Squash Soup Apple and Dried Fig Salad Hungarian Peppers Stuffed with Risotto Bruschetta Chickpea crusted chicken with roasted pepper, artichokes, and hearts of palm Crispy Brussels sprouts Campanelle with Bolognese Sauce Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Julianna Wilmoth Fee: $90 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi…

This class continues the techniques, skills, and food knowledge shared from Cooking With Kids 101 while expanding the lesson with new recipes and unique ingredients that will excite your junior chef. Attendance of the 101 class not required for this class, though basic food and kitchen skills will be helpful. Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Lisa M. Thompson Fee: $180 per adult/child pair (ages 10-16) Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class registrations…

Traveling in Tuscany leaves an impression on many of us and most noteworthy, the pasta with its tender texture and simple yet oh-so-flavorful preparation.  In this class we will make fresh egg noodles into two different preparations and discuss the many ways you can use these basic skills.  We’ll also make an appetizer that is sure to highlight your holiday menu along with a brighter version of panda cotta that is a great make ahead dessert. Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms…

The importance of learning how to make one dough and have it versatile enough to turn into three different breads is the basis of this class.  At the beginning of class, Kathy will show you how to shape pizza and then share tricks for a crispy, but chewy crust.  Next, she will take the same dough and form a Spinach Ricotta Calzone.  After each of these demonstrations, you will be sampling them.  The last is the Focaccia which will be…

Chef Vicki is an Asian food expert and has created this class completely around a worldwide favorite: Noodles! Join her in the kitchen for recipes that move the side dish to center stage! featuring Singapore Noodles (Sing Jau Chow Mai) Hokkien Rice Noodles (Char Kway Teow) Indonesian Noodles (Bahmi Goreng) Chilled Chinese Style Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka Soba) Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Vicki Todd-Smith Fee: $90.00 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class…

Fill your freezer with these hearty soups so you can take them out easily for a delicious lunch or dinner. We’ll learn how to make a minestrone chock full of veggies, Italian sausage and tortellini, a red lentil soup finished with lemon…it turns a beautiful shade of yellow when cooked. We’ll also do a chorizo and beef chili and New England clam chowder. To accompany our soups, we’ll make a chopped salad. Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Ellen Velez Fee: $90.00 Where: …

If preparing authentic Indian food at home seemed intimidating, join Neelam in the Gervasi Cucina for an exciting and informative class on her native cuisine. Neelam will be teaching the class India’s unique recipes with information on flavors, spices, dishes, and techniques that will help you make an authentic Indian feast at home! Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Neelam Bhatia Fee: $90.00 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class registrations are nonrefundable and…

Chef Kathy, a master breadmaker, has created a class featuring the authentic breads from the southwest region of the United States. In the Gervasi Cucina you will make an airy potato bread with cheese and southwest herbs, fresh wheat tortillas, and sweet sopaipillas. Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Kathy Lehr Fee: $90.00 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class registrations are nonrefundable and may not be applied toward other classes or events. If you’re…

These recipes are all crowd pleasers in the home of Chef Ellen, but food doesn't taste as good cold. We'll show you how to properly time your Thanksgiving meal to get it all done on time and on the table hot. Menu: Old Fashioned Stuffing Corn Pudding Haricots Verts with Shallots Pan Roasted Gravy Cranberry Sauce Perfect Mashed Potatoes Carrot and Ginger Puree Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Ellen Velez Fee: $90.00 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street…

Let Chef Meg Feller show you and a partner the art of creating a delicious rustic dinner for two. Menu: Rosemary-Almond Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Parmesan- Cauliflower Puree Quinoa with Sautéed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Spinach Fall Harvest with Roasted Butternut Squash and a Maple-Pumpkin Vinaigrette Rustic Lil Apple Crostatas with Bourbon Whip Cream Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Meg Feller Fee: $180.00 per couple Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation…

The salmon is considered an ancient symbol of elegance and intelligence and therefore the perfect centerpiece for your next dinner party or quiet night in. Join Chef Vicki as she discusses salmon, how to bring out the best of its texture and taste, and what to serve alongside. The recipes prepared in class will be Sesame Salmon Bites with Orange Miso Sauce, Creamy Salmon Mousse, Curried Salmon with Thai Vegetables, and Spring Onion Biscuits with Smoked Salmon Mousse. Class Type: Hands-on…

Start your holiday season with the best meal of the day – breakfast! What would breakfast buns be without the most delicious Grand Marnier Pecan Sticky Buns?! Next we will be working with braiding a bread by shaping a delicious Challah bread   For the lemon lovers, we will be creating a new twist by making a Lemon Almond Roll which is rolled and twisted.  The class will end with each team making sweet dough to take home.  Please bring a medium…

Learn the proper way to make creamy risotto, without the cream. We’ll do butternut squash and pancetta risotto, Pesto risotto with pulled chicken, Tuna risotto from pantry, wild mushroom risotto, risotto cakes and we’ll also make arancini (risotto balls) we can stuff them with cheese, fry them up and enjoy! We’ll also round out the rice with a hearty salad and finish with a fragrant jasmine rice pudding. Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Ellen Velez Fee: $90.00 Where:  The Villa Grande at…

The “art” of making pasta is something anyone can master. It’s just a matter of practice. Nonna was good at making pasta because she made it almost every day. You don’t have to be Italian to master a simple egg dough and play with the more complex laminated and flavored doughs.  In this class with Chef Carla Snyder, you’ll learn to make gorgeous laminated parsley pasta (parsley leaves rolled between sheets of pasta), spinach and tomato pastas and linguine mare or striped pasta, then cook…

We are Havana bound for the holidays!  Cuban born chef Vicki Todd-Smith will take you on a journey of discovering the cuisine of her native land.  Brush up your high school Spanish and get ready for a ride through deliciousness! Sopa de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Soup) Picadillo (Seasoned Ground Meat) Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) Escabeche de Pescado (Sweet and Sour Fish) Tostones (Green Plantain Fritters) Platanos Maduros Fritos (Ripe Plantain Fritters) Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries) Arroz…

If you want to get through the holiday with less stress…think like a caterer. They rely on a mix of make-ahead and easy to assemble last minute dishes in order to check all the entertaining boxes. Cookbook author and former caterer Chef Carla Snyder will show you the best way to entertain for the holidays is to mix make-ahead appetizers with a few store-bought and last minute easy to assemble dishes such as a cheese or charcuterie platter. That way…

If you desire to take your holiday cookies to the professional level, this technique class is for you. With over 35 years’ experience, Dee Meredith will demonstrate and guide you through the professional process of decorating – from the perfect frosting to selecting the correct decorating tips for defined images – she will make the season bright! Class Type: Hands-on Instructor: Chef Dee Meredith Fee: $90.00 Where:  The Villa Grande at Gervasi Vineyard 1700 55th Street NE Canton, OH 44721 Cancellation policy: Class…