Edmonton Cooking Classes to Take in December/January
Here are the best Edmonton Cooking Classes to take this Month - December 2024
Get Cooking Edmonton
Get Cooking Edmonton features a variety of cooking classes, every month. This month, there are two special edition classes, where you can immerse yourself in French cooking, or take a New Year’s Eve celebration camp.
Learn the Skills to Cook Simple, Delicious Seafood
December 5, 2024
Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel to learn how to prepare a variety of deliciously simple seafood dishes, including fresh Salmon Tartare, perfectly Pan Seared Arctic Char served with crispy potatoes, bacon, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, and Soy Marinated Baked Salmon paired with wok-seared bok choy. Plus, you’ll master the art of pan-searing Scallops to serve with a creamy cauliflower purée and lemony caper butter sauce. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, this class will equip you with the confidence to create stunning seafood dishes at home!
Learn to Cook an Incredible Italian Feast
December 17, 2024
Celebrate the festive season with a delicious Italian holiday feast. In this hands-on class, Chef Owner Kathryn Joel will guide you through creating iconic dishes that capture the essence of Italian holiday gatherings. Learn to make Spaghetti alle Vongole with perfectly cooked clams, Lasagne alla Bolognese with freshly made pasta and a sumptuous 3-meat ragu, plus a classic Tiramisu. For the perfect holiday treat, you'll also prepare Biscotti with white chocolate, almonds, and cranberries, to take home with you at the end of the night. Bring the warmth of Italy to your holiday table with these beloved festive dishes!
Take a French Immersion Holiday Camp
December 28, 2024
Give the Gift of a French Immersion Holiday Camp! Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a festive two-day French Immersion Holiday Camp on December 28 and 29, where you’ll dive into the foundational techniques of classic French cooking. Over two immersive days, you’ll learn to make flavourful chicken and veal stocks, a traditional demi-glace, and a selection of French classics, including Terrine Grand-Mère, Beef Braised in Red Wine—pressed, portioned, and served with Pommes Purée—and a beautifully Roasted Chicken with perfectly crisped skin. You’ll also master pâte à choux for light, airy Gougères, and slowly caramelize onions for a deeply flavourful French Onion Soup. Additional highlights include creating an Orange Soufflé with Crème Anglaise. Along the way, we’ll taste samples as we cook, savouring each dish’s unique flavours, and each day will conclude with a meal featuring the sumptuous dishes we’ve prepared together. This holiday season, gift a memorable culinary experience—perfect for anyone passionate about mastering culinary techniques!
Check out the $5 Cooking Class as part of the Culinary Book Club at Edmonton Public Library
Every week, Edmonton Public Library hosts Culinary Book Club. Culinary Book Club is part book club, where you’ll discuss the book of the week, but you’ll also create a meal based on the book! This month, there are two rounds of Culinary Book Club: December 8 and 23, 2024. In the first session, you’ll read: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and create flatbread and pesto. In the second edition, on the 23rd, you’ll read Circe making jackfruit tacos with greek salad. Delicious! The best part? Tickets for these events are only five bucks!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Kitchen
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the kitchen with Get Cooking! Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable interactive dining experience, featuring fan-favourite flavours from our Asian-inspired classes, elevated for an extraordinary night. Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel as she leads you through a sophisticated menu with hands-on moments to enhance your evening. Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell with Nahm Jim and Crispy Shallots, and Tuna Tataki, followed by Pressed Flamed Sushi and Confit Duck Pancakes with Hoisin. Indulge in Braised Beef Short Ribs in a rich Red Thai Curry Sauce and end on a sweet note with Lemongrass Crème Brulée. At midnight, we’ll raise a glass of bubbles to toast the New Year together.
Try Something new at L’OCA Quality Market
Learn to Cook Empanadas
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to craft three different versions of Argentine-style empanadas from scratch! Chef Fabricio will kick off the class by teaching you how to make empanada dough.
Next, you’ll prepare three different fillings and learn how to seal each empanada with its own signature fold, so that they’ll taste as delicious as they are beautiful.
There’s a second class popping up - the world of bubbles, if you’re looking for a great cocktail experience!
City of Edmonton offers monthly cooking classes, as well. You can learn skills like artisan bread making or cupcake decorating. You can even take a class to learn to cook Canadian Cuisine! Or, the popular Thai: Shop, Cook and Eat cooking class. In that class, you’ll learn how sweet, salty, sour and hot flavour profiles make up one of the most popular cultural foods around. First you will meet at a grocery store to shop and learn about traditional ingredients, then you'll return to City Arts Centre to create a thai food extravaganza learning the tips and tricks for tom yum goong soup, panang curry, green papaya salad, coconut shrimp and lots more!
