16 Culinary Adventures Super Salads Salads tend to fall into the “blah” category especially when they’re void of common protein add-ons, like chicken, bacon or cheese and heavy, fattening dressings. This course focuses on how to make super healthy salads, that are anything but boring. From quinoa versions to kale creations, we’ll stay far away from your typical, lettuce/cucumber/tomato salad, and whip up some beautiful, exciting salads you’ll want to make again and again! This class will take place at Minuteman Technical School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. Registration is through Middlesex Community College. (2.5 hours) $55 2/13 6:30pm - 9:00pm T PER 893 33 19238 OFF We will look at how a diet free of animal products can help improve your physical and mental health, where to get nutrients such as iron, calcium and protein in plant foods and how what we eat affects our environment, our bodies and our future. These dishes will showcase how to get a well-balanced amount of nutrition into each meal, while learning what homemade ingredients we can create to substitute things. This class will take place at Minuteman Technical School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. Registration is through Middlesex Community College. (2.5 hours) $55 3/6 6:30pm - 9:00pm T PER 895 33 19242 OFF Vegan 101 Buffalo wings, huge burgers, loaded nachos. They’re just a few of a few staple dishes your typical guy (or girl) might overindulge in on the weekend or on game night. The unhealthiest of meals CAN in fact, be made healthy and completely vegan! We’ll learn how to recreate lots of typical bar foods or frozen junk foods, and transform them from processed, greasy, high sodium dishes to healthy, plant-based versions. This class will take place at Minuteman Technical School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. Registration is through Middlesex Community College. (2.5 hours) $55 2/26 6:30pm - 9:00pm M PER 892 33 19239 OFF Dude Food Goes Vegan Culinary Adventures All Culinary Adventure courses are NOT eligible for tuition waiver Love ‘N Cake This creative series will teach you the skills you need to conquer any culinary task. We will start with herbs & spices, and learn their many uses. In week 2, we will work with eggs. Week 3 will bring fruits & vegetables. The final class will be cooking methods: sauté, grilling, baking, and roasting. From quick and easy baked casseroles to an herb roasted chicken with roasted root veggies to great grilled desserts, you’ll master all methods of cooking techniques. NOTE: A $99 food fee will be due to the instructor the night of class. This class will take place at Minuteman Technical School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. Registration is through Middlesex Community College. (12 hours) $99 1/18 – 2/8 6:00pm - 9:00pm R PER 894 33 19240 OFF Food Basics & Beyond Nothing says I love you more than a Valentine’s Day cake. Give your sweetie a romantic treat in this fun 3-dimentional fondant cake decorating class. A supply fee of $15 payable to the instructor at the first class and everyone goes home with a fully decorated cake. Parents and students age 12+ are welcome. Enrollment is capped at 9 participants. All participants must register by or before Friday, February 2, 2018. This course takes place at the Middlesex Meetinghouse, 294 Concord Road, Billerica, MA. (3 hours) $39 2/08 5:30pm - 8:30pm R OFF SAVINO PER 678 33 17382 Cupcakes Galore Cupcakes are one of the hottest trends in the dessert industry right now. In this class you will learn how to decorate for a variety of special occasions. Everyone will go home with an array of decorated cupcakes, recipes and ideas. There will be a supply fee of $20 payable to the instructor for the two classes. Enrollment limited to 9. All participants must register by or before Friday, February 16, 2018. This class takes place at the Middlesex Meetinghouse, 294 Concord Road, Billerica. (6 hours) $69 2/21 - 2/28 5:30pm - 8:30pm W OFF SAVINO PER 674 33 18848 Intro to Cake Decorating- Teens Couples Cooking: Italian “La Dolce Vita” Italy has given the culinary world a vast array of food & cooking methods that have developed into a true passion for the good life. From the rich and hearty flavors of prosciutto di parma, and olive oils good enough to drink to the most beloved comfort foods of pasta tossed in an fresh tomato sauce, these recipes will become part of your Italian tradition. Marinated breast of chicken rubbed with Italian herbs, a sauté of green beans, homemade infused oils and cheeses of the regions will make for a feast. NOTE: A $40 food fee will be due to the instructor the night of class. This class will take place at Minuteman Technical School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. Registration is through Middlesex Community College. (3 hours) $50/couple 3/8 6:00pm - 9:00pm R PER 841 33 19241 OFF Learn the art of cake decorating in this introduction course. From frosting a cake perfectly smooth to piping intricate borders, to making delicate roses will be covered. Each student will take home a fully decorated cake. Everything is provided for in the cost of the supply fee of $20 due at the first class. Ages 13 and up can attend without a parent. All participants must register by or before Friday, March 9, 2018. This course takes place at the Middlesex Meetinghouse, 294 Concord Road, Billerica, MA. (6 hours) $69 3/14 - 3/21 5:30pm - 8:30pm W OFF SAVINO PER 803 33 17381 Frosting Fun for Easter Learn how to decorate an Easter themed cake using frosting and piping bags to create a magnificent 3-Dimentional cake that tastes as good as it looks. A supply fee of $20 is due at the first class, payable to the instructor. Everyone will go home with a fully decorated cake perfect for Easter. Enrollment limited to 9. All participants must register by or before Friday, March 23, 2018. This course takes place at the Middlesex Meetinghouse, 294 Concord Road, Billerica, MA. (3 hours) $39 3/26 5:30pm - 8:30pm M OFF SAVINO PER 818 33 18218 Community Education and Career Training www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining • 1-800-818-3434.