Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 21 & Up) 

HANDS-ON. It's time to fire up the grill! On our shaded upstairs mezzanine, you'll learn the best way to prepare your pit, build your fire and experience the pros and cons of gas vs. charcoal grilling. Using a variety of seasonings and marinades, you will grill, then enjoy these dishes paired with specialty beers:

• Burgers;
• Sirloin Steak;
• Salmon;
• Chicken Breasts & Thighs; and
• Vegetables.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Tim Byres, Chef/Owner, Smoke & Chicken Scratch Restaurants, Dallas; Cookbook Author

(For Ages 18 & Up)

FEATURED CHEF. DEMONSTRATION. Spend an evening with one of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs ( 2012) as he focuses on the perfect menu for a family-style backyard party. You'll learn to layer sensational summertime flavors in a delicious meal. The chef will give you insider's tips into working with dry chiles; reveal how to make a 'go-to' barbecue rub for steaks on the grill; and show you how to create a bright and festive chile red sauce. And, if that isn't enough, he'll demystify the humble tamale. Menu includes:

•  Barbecue Beef Coffee Cure (A Spice Mix for Steaks) on Strip Steak; 
• Fresh Herb Chimichurri; 
• Charred Tomato & Watermelon Salad; 
• Steamed Chicken Tamales;
  
• Tejano Red Chile Sauce; and
  
• The Perfect Pico de Gallo.
  

$75, includes one copy of SMOKE: NEW FIREWOOD COOKING

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9 PM

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON. BASICS. Discover how to make the perfect dough; create a classic sauce; and learn to combine a variety of toppings for maximum flavor. You'll be on the road to pizza perfection by the end of class. Menu includes:

• Perfect Pizza Dough;
• Oven-baked & Grilled Pizza;
• Classic Red Sauce; and
• Build Your Own!

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Sahar Arafat-Ray, Culinary Instructor

(For Ages 13 & Up)

HANDS-ON. Chocolate lovers, perfect your baking skills with Sahar's expert guidance, as you create:

• Chocolate Meringues;
  
• Turtle Fudge;
  
• Chocolate Tres Leches Cake;
• Chocolate Mint Squares;
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart; and
  
• Chocolate Fudge Cake.

 $65

CLASS TIME: 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 13 & Up)

HANDS-ON. Discover the similarities and differences as you create these delicate and delicious treats:

• Korean Mandoo;
• Japanese Gyoza;
• Chinese Siu Mai;
• Steamed Vegetable Dumplings; and
• Sweet Rice Dumplings.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON. You’ll learn to cut up, skin and bone a whole chicken, trim and remove the silver skin from pork tenderloin and fillet fish. At the end of class, the results of your efforts will become:

• Chicken Stir-fry with Jasmine Rice;
• Sautéed Fish with White Wine Butter Sauce; and
• Seasonal Fruit Dessert.
  

Note: bring a boning or fillet knife from home or purchase one at a discounted price the day of class.

PREREQUISITE: KNIFE SKILLS 101

Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON.BASICS. Spend a fun evening with someone special. You'll both be introduced to the basics of grilling and have a chance to practice new techniques as you make:

• Grilled Vegetable & Creamy Goat Cheese Bruschetta;
• Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto & Cheesy Grits;
• Spice-grilled Tenderloin with Grilled Lemon Parmesan Asparagus; and
  
• Grilled Pound Cake with Grilled Honey Rum Bananas & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
  

$130 per Couple

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Andy Christiansen, CM Beer Expert & Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor & Beer Enthusiast

(For Ages 21 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Summertime is perfect for these delectable pairings of small plates and refreshing brews. By the end of the evening, you'll have learned a little about pairing beers, ales and porters with a variety of foods and will be able to add these dishes to your repertoire:

• Seared Scallop with Summer Greens, paired with Ballast Point Sculpin IPA;
• Pork Loin Chop with Mushroom Demi, paired with La Socarrada;
• Dill & Citrus-rubbed Wild Salmon over Rice, paired with Jester King El Cedro; and
  
• Marinated Sirloin with Roasted Red Potatoes, paired with Ballast Point Imperial Porter.

$50

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9 PM

Scot Loranc, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 13 & Up)

HANDS-ON.BASICS. Learn to create these staples of the Italian kitchen, then sit down to enjoy:

• Basic Tomato, Vodka & Fra Diavolo Sauces over Penne Pasta;
• Pesto & Béchamel Sauces over Manicotti; and
• Bolognese Sauce over Rigatoni.

$65

CLASS TIME: 10 AM - 1 PM

 The Beat Divas: Mady Kaye, Dianne Donovan & Beth Ullman

(For Ages 18 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Our favorite Divas return for an evening of cooking and singing, as they demonstrate the techniques that you'll need to make these delicious warm-weather dishes. Class will be interspersed with delightful musical interludes and the menu includes:

• Heirloom Tomato, Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad;
• Chicken Marengo with Herbed Rice;
• Dianne's Herbed Grilled Asparagus;
• Uncle Chuy's Key Lime Pie; and
• Double Chocolate Tortilla Torte.
  

$60

CLASS TIME: 6:30 – 9 PM

PLEASE NOTE: No outside alcohol allowed in the classroom.

For your safety and to comply with the law, please limit your alcohol consumption to the wines served during class.

Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 21 & Up) 

HANDS-ON. It's time to fire up the grill! On our shaded upstairs mezzanine, you'll learn the best way to prepare your pit, build your fire and experience the pros and cons of gas vs. charcoal grilling. Using a variety of seasonings and marinades, you will grill, then enjoy these dishes paired with specialty beers:

• Burgers;
• Sirloin Steak;
• Salmon;
• Chicken Breasts & Thighs; and
• Vegetables.

$65

CLASS TIME: 11 AM - PM

Seth Pollard, CM Beer & Wine Manager

(For Ages 21 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Join our resident expert on a tour of the most popular varieties of grapes that provide us with some of the world’s most sought after wines.  The selections will be from regions throughout the world that are highly respected for producing trademark wines.  In addition to tasting the featured wines, you will also learn about  what to look for when tasting wine, how the grapes are grown, techniques utilized in the winery and much more. You'll sample:

$10, No Coupons, Chef's Club Cards or Partner Discounts can be applied to this workshop.

TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Uyen Pham, Instructor, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

(For Ages 13 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Spend a delicious evening with Uyen, discovering new techniques and ingredients for making these authentic Korean favorites at home. Menu includes:

• Kalbi (Korean Barbecued Shortribs) with Steamed Rice;
• Quick Cucumber Kim Chi;
• Korean Green Salad with Sweet & Spicy Soy Dressing;
• Seafood (Shrimp, Squid & Scallop) Pancake with Sesame-soy Dipping Sauce; and
• Kimchi Kimbap (Korean Sushi Rolls with Kimchi & Marinated Tofu).

$50

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9 PM 

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

( For Ages 13 & Up)

HANDS ON. BASICS. By popular demand, Christina will guide you as you learn all about pasta - including the health benefits; the best shapes and sizes for your favorite dishes; and the best uses of wheat- and gluten-free pastas. You will create:

• Fresh Pasta;
• Pasta Carbonara;
• Pasta Pomodoro;
• Pasta Primavera;
• Lasagna; and
• Butternut Squash Ravioli.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS ON. Spend an evening grilling some of the best seafood our great state has to offer.  Discover the importance of prep work and then gather ‘round the grill to prepare:

• Grilled Snapper with Rajas (Peppers & Onions);
• Grilled Oysters with Barbecue Sauce;
• Grilled Red Fish with Watermelon Relish; and
• Grilled Black Drum with Bacon, Chiles & Citrus.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30  - 9:30 PM

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor    

(For Ages 18  & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Back by popular demand. Who doesn't love this crispy treat?Join Cindy as she shares the best ways to highlight its flavor and texture in this menu that includes:

• Bacon & Blue Cheese Wedge Salad;
• Bacon Cheddar Burger with Caramelized Onions;
• Crispy Potatoes with Bacon & Garlic;
• Pancetta & Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells; and
  
• Bacon Baklava.

$50

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9 PM

Adeline Druart, Master Cheesemaker, Vermont Creamery

(For Ages 13 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery has been making artisanal, hand crafted cheeses for over a quarter century. Owners Allison Hooper and Bob Reese started out in a milk house on a goat dairy in Brookfield, Vermont. Today, they have close to fifty employees and work with 30 family goat farms. Led by French master cheesemaker, Adeline Druart, the team at Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery takes nature’s most basic ingredient, pristine fresh milk and, with a combination of science and art, turns it into sumptuous cheese. Join Adeline for a glimpse into a cheesemaker’s kitchen as she shows you some of her tried and true methods for entertaining with cheese. Menu includes:

• Creamy Goat Cheese & Honey Maple Dip;
• Toasted Bijou Salad;
• Fresh Goat Cheese Flatbread;
• Crudité Platter with Trio of Dipping Sauces; and
  
• Blueberry & Mascarpone Tart.
  

$50

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 12:30 PM

Ron Deutsch, Writer/Filmmaker

(For Ages 18 And Up)

DEMONSTRATION. For his 19th class, Ron will present a 4-course meal inspired by Terry Gilliam's fantasy/adventure classic, Time Bandits, which is a  tale of a young boy who discovers his bedroom is a time-traveling portal when a band of wacky dwarfs crash through his armoire one evening. He joins them as they bounce around time and space, and in the process meets Napoleon, Robin Hood, and King Agamemnon of Ancient Greece. The film stars Sean Connery, John Cleese, David Rappaport , Shelley Duvall, Michael Palin, and David Warner. Mr. Deutsch will discuss the movie while demonstrating how to prepare the dinner, then we’ll watch the movie and enjoy the meal. Menu includes:

• Ginger Ale Battered Fried Prawns with Cilantro Lime Tartar Sauce;
• RMS Titanic Asparagus Salad with Champagne Saffron Vinaigrette;
• Petto d' Anatra Arrosto con Mostarda di Agrumi (Italian Roast Duck with Citrus Mustard Preserves) & Polenta Cremosa (Creamy Polenta); and
• Greek Fruit Salad with Feta Cheese.

$50

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Central Market Cooking School is perfect for:

    Office Teambuilding
    Client Appreciation
    Wine Dinners
    Birthday Parties
    Bridal & Baby Showers
    Personalized Cooking Classes

Call 512-206-1051 or email s0618i@heb.com for details.

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(FOR AGES 5- 7)

KIDS. HANDS-ON. Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 1:

• Tour Produce Department, learning about fruit and vegetables;
• Practice age-appropriate knife skills;
  
• Explore your taste (learning to identify the 5 taste sensations; understanding the importance of the 5 senses in the cooking process);
  
• Kitchen tool identification;
  
• Kitchen safety & sanitation; then,
  
• Make snacks from food gathered on our journey.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Seth Pollard, CM Beer & Wine Manager

(For Ages 21 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Join our resident expert on a tour of the most popular varieties of grapes that provide us with some of the world’s most sought after wines.  The selections will be from regions throughout the world that are highly respected for producing trademark wines.  In addition to tasting the featured wines, you will also learn about  what to look for when tasting wine, how the grapes are grown, techniques utilized in the winery and much more. You'll sample:

$10, No Coupons, Chef's Club Cards or Partner Discounts can be applied to this workshop.

TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 5 - 7)

Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 2:

• Tour Bakery, learning about a variety of breads;
  
• Explore key ingredients (yeast, flours, sweeteners, chocolates);
  
• Make Pizza Dough;
  
• Chocolate Chip Cookies;
  
• Yeast Rolls; and
•  Hand-churned Butter.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON.BASICS. Learn to slice, dice, julienne and chiffonade with confidence and skill. Note the characteristics of a quality knife and how to care for and handle this prized tool of the kitchen. As class begins, you will enjoy a light meal of Chicken Tortilla Soup & Southwest Caesar Salad. End of class rewards will include a delicious dessert. Bring a chef's knife from home or purchase a knife at a discount on the night of class.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 5 - 7)

KIDS. HANDS-ON.Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 3:

• Tour Bulk Department, tasting dried fruits, nuts, spices & granolas;
  
• Make Red Beans & Rice;
  
• Tabbouleh; and
  
• Quinoa Cereal.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Central Market Cooking School is perfect for:

    Office Teambuilding
    Client Appreciation
    Wine Dinners
    Birthday Parties
    Bridal & Baby Showers
    Personalized Cooking Classes

Call 512-206-1051 or email s0618i@heb.com for details.

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 5 - 7)

KIDS. HANDS-ON.Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 4:

• Tour Protein Alley (Market & Seafood Departments) where we will discuss cuts of beef & chicken and meet the Lobster;
  
• Make Mini-burgers;
  
• Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders; and
  
• Panko-crusted Trout.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Brad Sorenson, Next Food Network Star Finalist & Chef/Owner, NO VA Kitchen & Bar

(For Ages 13 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Opening soon on popular Rainey Street in downtown Austin, NO VA Kitchen and Bar will combine a stylish comfortable environment with a focus on passionate from scratch cooking. Tonight, you'll enjoy an exclusive preview of Chef Brad’s delectable take on bar food, shared plates, and an eclectic dinner menu and learn to make:

• BLT: Bacon Liver Tomato (Chicken Liver Mousse with Pancetta, Gem Tomatoes & Homemade Toast);
  
• Grilled Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Radicchio, Fried Goat Cheese & Pistachios, in a Tomato & Sherry Vinaigrette; and
• Ravioli Puttanesca (Homemade Ravioli filled with Olives, Capers & Garlic) with Tomato Fondue, Summer Squash & Parmesan Cheese.

$60

CLASS TIME 6:30 - 9 PM

Tommy Nuckols, Texas Market Manager & Beer Expert, Lagunitas Brewery & CM Cooking School Staff

(For Ages 21 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. California’s Lagunitas Brewery, founded in 1993, is known for iconoclastic interpretations of traditional beers styles. Learn more about pairing their beers and ales with a variety of foods, how the beer is made and sample some of these amazing brews, complemented by small plates prepared by our staff. Menu includes:

• IPA Tasting;
  
• Honey-seared Citrus Salmon on Wilted Greens with Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’;
• Wagyu Sliders on Brioche with New Dog Town Pale Ale;
• Spicy Thai Chicken Skewers with Maximus; and
• Trio of Cheeses with Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale & Hop Stoopid.

$50

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Sahar Arafat-Ray, Culinary Instructor

(For Ages 13 & Up)

HANDS-ON. Practice the art of preserving fruit. You'll learn to make the most of seasonal produce and, at the end of class, you’ll take home one jar of your own. Menu includes:

• Four-Fruit Preserves;
• Spiced Peach Butter;
• Cherry Jam; and
• Plum Jelly.

$65

CLASS TIME: 10 AM – 1 PM

 Henri Alciatore, Descendent of Antoine’s Restaurant Founder Antoine Alciatore

(For Ages 21 & Up)

 DEMONSTRATION. Founded in 1840, Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country. Experience a bit of old New Orleans French Quarter history and tradition through this specially prepared menu of the restaurant's dishes from the present and the past. Henri will tell the stories behind the dishes, demonstrate the preparation of each dish and serve them artfully paired with wine:

• Huîtres à la Foch (Crispy Fried Gulf Oysters on Foie Gras Toast with Antoine’s Mysteriously Dark Colbert Sauce) with Sparkling Wine;

• Crevettes à la Richman (Fresh Gulf Shrimp Sautéed in a Creole Vegetable Ragout & finished with a Gratin of Cheeses & Bread Crumbs) with Pinot Grigio;

• Salade Antoine (Salad of Lettuces with Antoine’s House Vinaigrette);

• Poulet Paradis (Sautéed Chicken Breast with Antoine’s Intriguing Paradis Sauce made with Bacon, Aromatic Vegetables, Chicken Velouté, Currant Jelly & White Grapes) with Pinot Noir;

• Pommes de Terre Brabant (Fried Potato Cubes with Parsley-Butter Sauce); and

• Mousse au Chocolat (Sumptuous Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries & Whipped Cream) with Dessert Wine.

$70

CLASS TIME 6:30 - 9 PM

PLEASE NOTE: No outside alcohol allowed in the classroom.

For your safety and to comply with the law, please limit your alcohol consumption to the wines served during class.

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 8 -10)

KIDS. HANDS-ON. Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 1:

• Tour Produce Department;
• Practice age-appropriate knife skills;
  
• Explore your taste (taste buds, sense of smell explained);
  
• Kitchen tool identification;
  
• Kitchen safety & sanitation; then,
  
• Make snacks from food gathered on our journey.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Seth Pollard, CM Beer & Wine Manager

(For Ages 21 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Join our resident expert on a tour of the most popular varieties of grapes that provide us with some of the world’s most sought after wines.  The selections will be from regions throughout the world that are highly respected for producing trademark wines.  In addition to tasting the featured wines, you will also learn about  what to look for when tasting wine, how the grapes are grown, techniques utilized in the winery and much more. Light appetizers will be served.  You'll sample:

WINES COMING SOON!

$25, No Coupons, Chef's Club Cards or Partner Discounts can be applied to this workshop.

TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 8 - 10)

KIDS. HANDS-ON. Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 2:

• Tour Bakery;
  
• Explore key ingredients (yeast, flours, sweeteners, chocolates);
  
• Make Pizza Dough;
  
• Chocolate Chip Cookies;
  
• Yeast Rolls; and
•  Hand-churned Butter.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 8 - 10)

KIDS. HANDS-ON. Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 3:

• Tour Bulk Department, tasting dried fruits, nuts, spices & granolas;
  
• make Red Beans & Rice;
  
• Tabbouleh; and
  
• Quinoa Cereal.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Central Market Cooking School is perfect for:

    Office Teambuilding
    Client Appreciation
    Wine Dinners
    Birthday Parties
    Bridal & Baby Showers
    Personalized Cooking Classes

Call 512-206-1051 or email s0618i@heb.com for details.

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(FOR AGES 8 - 10)

KIDS. HANDS-ON. Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 4:

• Tour Protein Alley (Market & Seafood Departments) where we will discuss cuts of beef & chicken and Meet the Lobster;
  
• Make Mini-burgers;
  
• Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders; and
  
• Panko-crusted Trout.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Michael Fracasso, Singer/Songwriter, Chef & Author, Artist in the Kitchen: A Brief Autobiography in Food

(For Ages 13 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Austin's favorite Renaissance man, Michael Fracasso, returns to share dishes from his evocative personal history, Artist in the Kitchen. Menu includes:

• Green Bean & Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts & Raspberry Vinaigrette;
• Risotto with Lemon & Asparagus;
• Lamb Chops with Middle Eastern Spices; and
• Fig & Blue Cheese Crepes with Orange Sauce & Candied Almonds.

$50

CLASS TIME 6:30 - 9 PM

Copies of Artist in the Kitchen will be available for sale and signing after class.

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON. BASICS. Discover how to make the perfect dough; create a classic sauce; and learn to combine a variety of toppings for maximum flavor. You'll be on the road to pizza perfection by the end of class. Menu includes:

• Perfect Pizza Dough;
• Oven-baked & Grilled Pizza;
• Classic Red Sauce; and
• Build Your Own!

$65

CLASS TIME: 10 AM - 1 PM

Scot Loranc, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON. BASICS. Practice traditional sushi making techniques and create modern flavors in one of our most popular classes. Learn to make, then enjoy:

• Napa Cabbage Salad with Yuzu Vinaigrette;
• Tiger Eye Roll;
• California Roll;
• Sakemake;
• Hara-Kiri Roll;
• Hand Roll; and
• Seasonal Nigiri.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Joe Eddy Hines, CM Cafe Partner & Guitarist with Erik Larson & Peacemaker; Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor & Guitar/Vocals; and Paul "El Diablo" Petersen, Chef & Drummer

(For Ages 18 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Celebrate summertime Sunday with this trio of talented friends/cooks/musicians.Joe Eddy has played with Alejandro Escobedo & Jon Dee Graham, to name a few. Come enjoy Southern-inspired food and blues with hearty brunch entrees guaranteed to fling a cravin' on ya.

• Three Cheese & Homemade Sausage Soufflé;

• Pulled Pork Potato Hash; and

• Seasonal Fruit Salad.

$60

CLASS TIME 11 AM - 1:30 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 11 - 12)

Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 1:

• Tour Produce Department;
• Practice age-appropriate knife skills;
  
• Explore your taste learn to identifiy 5 flavors; the importance of the 5 senses in cooking);
  
• Kitchen tool identification;
  
• Kitchen safety & sanitation; then,
  
• Make snacks from food gathered on our journey.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Seth Pollard, CM Beer & Wine Manager

(For Ages 21 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Join our resident expert on a tour of the most popular varieties of grapes that provide us with some of the world’s most sought after wines.  The selections will be from regions throughout the world that are highly respected for producing trademark wines.  In addition to tasting the featured wines, you will also learn about  what to look for when tasting wine, how the grapes are grown, techniques utilized in the winery and much more. You'll sample:

$10, No Coupons, Chef's Club Cards or Partner Discounts can be applied to this workshop.

TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 11 - 12)

KIDS. HANDS-ON.Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 2:

• Tour Bakery, learning about the varieties of bread and baking techniques;
  
• Explore key ingredients (yeast, flours, sweeteners, chocolates);
  
• Make Pizza Dough;
  
• Chocolate Chip Cookies;
  
• Yeast Rolls; and
•  Hand-churned Butter.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON.BASICS. Learn to slice, dice, julienne and chiffonade with confidence and skill. Note the characteristics of a quality knife and how to care for and handle this prized tool of the kitchen. As class begins, you will enjoy a light meal of Chicken Tortilla Soup & Southwest Caesar Salad. End of class rewards will include a delicious dessert. Bring a chef's knife from home or purchase a knife at a discount on the night of class.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 11- 12)

Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 3:

• Tour Bulk Department, tasting dried fruits, nuts, spices & granolas;
  
• Make Red Beans & Rice;
  
• Tabbouleh; and
  
• Quinoa Cereal.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Central Market Cooking School is perfect for:

    Office Teambuilding
    Client Appreciation
    Wine Dinners
    Birthday Parties
    Bridal & Baby Showers
    Personalized Cooking Classes

Call 512-206-1051 or email s0618i@heb.com for details.

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 11 - 12)

KIDS. HANDS-ON. Set your child on the pathway to being an accomplished cook, with these fun and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Day 4:

• Tour Protein Alley (Market & Seafood Departments) where we will discuss cuts of beef & chicken and meet the Lobster;
  
• Make Mini-burgers;
  
• Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders; and
  
• Panko-crusted Trout.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

David Harap, Cookbook Author & Foodie Extraordinaire

(For Ages 18 & Up)

DEMONSTRATION. Whet your appetite for these internationally-inspired variations on the American classic. Inspired by his recent travels, David will introduce you to:

• Australian Hamburger with the Lot;
• Turkish Burgers on Pita;
• Parisian Burger with Mushroom Duxelles on Brioche;
• Finnish Venison Burger; and
  
• Pommes Frites with Aioli Dipping Sauce.

$50

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

(For Ages 13 & Up)

HANDS-ON. BASICS. Tour our Seafood, Produce and Meat Markets with Christina, gathering tips on how to identify and shop for the season’s best. We’ll highlight using new products in the store in this class and concentrate on perfecting basic cooking techniques. Menu will be determined on the day of class.

$65

CLASS TIME: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Sahar Arafat-Ray, Culinary Instructor

(For Ages 18 & Up)

HANDS-ON. Create these delightful bites, with Sahar's expert guidance:

• Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce;
• Green Onion & Garlic Pancakes with Soy-Vinegar Dipping Sauce;
• Thai Corn Fritters with Sweet Chile Sauce; and
• Yakki Mandoo (Korean Dumplings) with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce.

$65

CLASS TIME: 11 AM - 2 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 1:French Flavors:

• Tour Grocery Department;
  
• Make one or more Mother Sauces, where age-appropriate (for example, Vinaigrette, Béchamel);
  
• Mixed Greens with Herb Vinaigrette;
  
• Croque Monsieur (French Ham & Cheese Sandwich); and
  
• Seasonal Fruit Galette.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 2: Italian Flavors:

• Tour Pastas (Dried & Fresh) & Cheese Departments;
  
• Make Fresh Pasta;
  
• Pomodoro Sauce;
  
• Garlic Bread; and
  
• Italian Cookies.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 3: Spanish/Latin Fusion:

• Tour Tortilleria & Cheese Departments;
  
• Latin Flavors Tasting (including tortillas, plaintains, guava, tamarind, Jamón Ibérico);
  
• Make Fresh Salsas: Tomato & Fruit; and
  
• Tapas.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 4: Creole Flavors: Creole denotes blending of cultures. New Orleans Creole cuisine blends Italian, French, and Latin flavors (among others).

• Make Muffaletta;
  
• Vegetable Étouffée ; and
  
• Brown Sugar Baked Plantains with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Central Market Cooking School is perfect for:

    Office Teambuilding
    Client Appreciation
    Wine Dinners
    Birthday Parties
    Bridal & Baby Showers
    Personalized Cooking Classes

Call 512-206-1051 or email s0618i@heb.com for details.

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 1:French Flavors:

• Tour Grocery Department;
  
• Make one or more Mother Sauces, where age-appropriate (for example, Vinaigrette, Béchamel);
  
• Mixed Greens with Herb Vinaigrette;
  
• Croque Monsieur (French Ham & Cheese Sandwich); and
  
• Seasonal Fruit Galette.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 2: Italian Flavors:

• Tour Pastas (Dried & Fresh) & Cheese Departments;
  
• Make Fresh Pasta;
  
• Pomodoro Sauce;
  
• Garlic Bread; and
  
• Italian Cookies.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 3: Spanish/Latin Fusion:

• Tour Tortilleria & Cheese Departments;
  
• Latin Flavors Tasting (including tortillas, plaintains, guava, tamarind, Jamón Ibérico);
  
• Make Fresh Salsas: Tomato & Fruit; and
  
• Tapas.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 4: Creole Flavors: Creole denotes blending of cultures. New Orleans Creole cuisine blends Italian, French, and Latin flavors (among others).

• Make Muffaletta;
  
• Vegetable Étouffée ; and
  
• Brown Sugar Baked Plantains with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 1:French Flavors:

• Tour Grocery Department;
  
• Make one or more Mother Sauces, where age-appropriate (for example, Vinaigrette, Béchamel);
  
• Mixed Greens with Herb Vinaigrette;
  
• Croque Monsieur (French Ham & Cheese Sandwich); and
  
• Seasonal Fruit Galette.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 2: Italian Flavors:

• Tour Pastas (Dried & Fresh) & Cheese Departments;
  
• Make Fresh Pasta;
  
• Pomodoro Sauce;
  
• Garlic Bread; and
  
• Italian Cookies.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Day 3: Spanish/Latin Fusion:

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

• Tour Tortilleria & Cheese Departments;
  
• Latin Flavors Tasting (including tortillas, plaintains, guava, tamarind, Jamón Ibérico);
  
• Make Fresh Salsas: Tomato & Fruit; and
  
• Tapas.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

 Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Little chefs will sample some of the world’s great cuisines and create authentic recipes that they can cook at home. We will also learn about the flavor profiles of these distinctive cuisines, and how they come together to create a whole new, Creole, flavor.

Day 4: Creole Flavors: Creole denotes blending of cultures. New Orleans Creole cuisine blends Italian, French, and Latin flavors (among others).

• Make Muffaletta;
  
• Vegetable Étouffée ; and
  
• Brown Sugar Baked Plantains with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 1: Planning:

• Meet professional chefs & learn what it’s like to work in a restaurant kitchen;
  
• Create CM Kids Camp Pop-Up Restaurant menu;
  
• Name your restaurant;
  
• Design dining room décor; and
  
• Practice kitchen skills as you make and enjoy “family meal”.

 CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 2: Testing & Tasting:

• Create invitations to Pop-Up Restaurant;
  
• Work in teams to test, taste & adjust recipes; and
  
• Make and enjoy “family meal”.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 3: Prepping:

• Shop for Thursday’s Pop-Up Restaurant Dinner;
  
• Arrange flowers;
  
• Learn about place settings & table manners; and
  
• Make and enjoy “family meal”.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 4: The Big Day:

• Set up dining room; and
  
• Cook & serve the menu you created to Guests of CM Kids Camp Pop-Up Restaurant.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 1: Planning:

• Meet professional chefs & learn what it’s like to work in a restaurant kitchen;
  
• Create CM Kids Camp Pop-Up Restaurant menu;
  
• Name your restaurant;
  
• Design dining room décor; and
  
• Practice kitchen skills as you make and enjoy “family meal”.

 CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 2: Testing & Tasting:

• Create invitations to Pop-Up Restaurant;
  
• Work in teams to test, taste & adjust recipes; and
  
• Make and enjoy “family meal”.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 3: Prepping:

• Shop for Thursday’s Pop-Up Restaurant Dinner;
  
• Arrange flowers;
  
• Learn about place settings & table manners; and
  
• Make and enjoy “family meal”.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 4: The Big Day:

• Set up dining room; and
  
• Cook & serve the menu you created to Guests of CM Kids Camp Pop-Up Restaurant.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 1: Planning:

• Meet professional chefs & learn what it’s like to work in a restaurant kitchen;
  
• Create CM Kids Camp Pop-Up Restaurant menu;
  
• Name your restaurant;
  
• Design dining room décor; and
  
• Practice kitchen skills as you make and enjoy “family meal”.

 CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 2: Testing & Tasting:

• Create invitations to Pop-Up Restaurant;
  
• Work in teams to test, taste & adjust recipes; and
  
• Make and enjoy “family meal”.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 3: Prepping:

• Shop for Thursday’s Pop-Up Restaurant Dinner;
  
• Arrange flowers;
  
• Learn about place settings & table manners; and
  
• Make and enjoy “family meal”.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor

Get a taste of how restaurants work from experienced professionals. Each day campers will build on their plan to transform our Cooking School into a dining room, as they create a menu, perfect the recipes and plan all the aspects of serving you dinner at CM Cooking School Pop-Up Restaurant.

Day 4: The Big Day:

• Set up dining room; and
  
• Cook & serve the menu you created to Guests of CM Kids Camp Pop-Up Restaurant.

CLASS TIME 10 AM - 1 PM