(Hands-On Class)

Don’t just have dinner together, make dinner together! You’ll love every bite!

• Fruity Citrus Sangria
• Salsa Fresca
• Fried Plantain Chips with Homemade Ketchup
• Empanaditas with Picadillo
• Chicken Enchiladas
• Honey-Drizzled Sopaipillas with Cinnamon Ice Cream

Your $80 purchase reserves two seats in this class.

 
This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres                 Feb. 21, Sat., 7:00-9:00 PM
Des Peres                 Feb. 27, Fri., 7:00-9:00 PM

Nancy Raben Allen, Culinary Professional

Spread the word! Christie is transforming this lunchbox staple into some amazing grown-up dishes you’ll make again and again.

• Citrus & Mixed Green Salad with Peanut Balsamic Dressing & Spicy Peanuts
• Spicy Peanut Noodles
• Peanut Butter Butterscotch Pretzel Tart
• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Swirl
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Blondies
• Peanut Butter Granola

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 1, Sun., 1:00-3:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Taste with the experts as you explore combinations of flattering, contrasting, and perfect pairings. Our cheesemonger will guide you through a tasting and inspire you to create your own perfect pairings!      

This 1½-hour class is available at:

Bogey Hills            Mar. 2, Mon., 6:00-7:30 PM

Clarkson               Mar. 26, Thurs., 6:30-8:00 PM

Des Peres             Mar. 6, Fri., 6:00-7:30 PM

Edwardsville        Mar. 3, Tues., 6:00-7:30 PM

Southroads          Mar. 18, Wed., 6:00-7:30 PM

West Oak              Mar. 16, Mon., 6:00-7:30 PM

Dierbergs Cheesemonger & Schlafly Beer – St. Louis MO

To register for this class at a cooking school other than Des Peres, click here >

Private Team Building Event

(Demonstration Class)

Don’t feel like cooking? Just sit, relax, and take it all in – we’ll whip up a fabulous dinner for you.

• Crab-Chorizo Mac & Cheese
• Wedge Salad with Candied Bacon & Poached Shrimp
• Almond-Crusted Cod with Romesco Sauce & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
• Lemon Pavlova with Fresh Berries

Your $90 purchase reserves two seats in this class.

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 7, Sat., 7:00-9:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Private Program

America’s favorite Irish imports – beer, whiskey, and cheese – have settled into these contemporary dishes that are at home on any table.

• Whiskey Beef Stew
• Red Ale Braised Cabbage
• Dubliner Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
• Chopped Beef Steaks with Stout Gravy
• Ale, Cheese, & Jelly Torte with Soda Crackers
• Soda Bread Pudding with Whiskey Cream Sauce

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 10, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

Robin Wheeler, Owner
   Subterranean Homemade Foods

(Hands-On Class)

 Some expert advice and a little practice will have you creating your sushi favorites at home in no time.   

• Vegetable Tempura with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce
• Spicy Tuna Hand Roll with Mango
• Crab, Cucumber, & Avocado Inside-Out Roll Glazed with Teriyaki
• Shrimp Tempura Roll with Charred Green Onion & Bell Peppers with Sweet Mayonnaise
• Salmon Nigiri
• Pickled Ginger

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 11, Wed., 6:30-8:30 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Private Party.

To host your own private cooking event at Dieberg's Culinary Event Center caal 314.238.0440.

(Hands-On Class)

Tour the seafood department for the catch of the season, learn how to select, store, and cook your favorites, then step into our kitchen to create a medley of flavorful dishes.

• Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Red Pepper Cream Sauce
• Pistachio-Crusted Seared Scallops
• Steamed Mussels with Saffron Chorizo Broth
• Hoisin-Glazed Grilled Tuna
• Pan-Roasted Cod with Ratatouille
• Salmon with Apple Cider Barbecue Sauce
• Chipotle Lime Tilapia Tacos
• Lobster Risotto
• Crab Bisque
• Trout Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms
• Crawfish & Andouille Jambalaya
• Fresh Clam Chowder with Bacon & Leeks

This 4-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 14, Sat., 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

(Hands-On Class)

Don’t just have dinner together, make dinner together! You’ll love every bite!

• Baked Feta with Tomatoes on Pita Chips
• Greek Horiatiki Salad
• Yogurt Souvlaki Chicken Kabobs
• Lemon Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
• Lemon Mint Tabbouleh
• Baklava Pockets


Your $80 purchase reserves two seats in this class.

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 14, Sat., 7:00-9:00 PM

Nancy Raben Allen, DTR, Culinary Professional

Private Birthday Party

The lush, complex flavors of Indian food are a feast for the senses on their own. Add the right wine and they’re even more fabulous. Chef Adam will put his spin on Indian classics and pair them with award-winning Chaumette wines for an unforgettable feast!         

• Lamb Korma
• Goan Shrimp
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Naan
• Basmati Rice
• Banana Dessert Samosas with Mango, Candied Fennel, & Crème Fraîche

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 16, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Executive Chef Adam Lambay, The Grapevine Grill
   Chaumette Vineyard & Winery – Ste. Genevieve MO

 (Hands-On Class)

 No typos here! These are two very different – and delicious – confections. Christie shares her secrets so you can create French macarons and American macaroons. Both are simply irresistible.       

• Pistachio Macarons
• Vanilla Caramel Macarons
• Chocolate Macarons Filled with Whipped Milk Chocolate
• Country Club Almond Macaroons Drizzled with Chocolate
• Coconut Chocolate Chip Macaroons

This 2-hour class is available at:

 Des Peres              Mar. 17, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

 Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Cooking for your friends? Why not show off – just a little – with easy, flavor-packed dishes like these.   

• Limoncello Raspberry Cooler
• Mushroom Gorgonzola Bites
• Blackened Chicken with Creamy Avocado Sauce
• Lemon Asparagus & Artichoke Risotto
• Cilantro Lime Skirt Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
• Blueberry Lemonade Crème Brûlée

This 2-hour class is available at:

Bogey Hills            Mar. 16, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Des Peres             Mar. 19, Thurs., 6:30-8:30 PM

Edwardsville        Apr. 14, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

Southroads          Apr. 28, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

West Oak              Mar. 9, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Lindsay Schardan, Culinary Professional

To register for this class at a cooking school other than Des Peres, click here >

Welcome family and friends to your table with Rosalie’s Venetian specialties. Her upcoming cookbook, Rosalie Serving Best Loved Italian ($24.95), will be available for purchase at the class.

• Rosalie’s Red Sauce with Fennel Meatballs over Penne
• Braided Easter Bread
• Garlic Butter Green Beans with Shallots
• Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks
• White Yogurt Pudding Cake with Vanilla Custard Filling

 This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 21, Sat., 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Rosalie Fiorino Harpole, Cookbook Author
   Rosalie Serving Italian, Rosalie Serving Country,
   & Rosalie Serving Best Loved Italian

(Hands-On Class)

• Asparagus & Roasted Beet Salad with Brown Butter Shallot Dressing
• Blueberry Maple Cinnamon Rolls
• Grilled Maple Mustard Glazed Bacon
• Eggs Baked in Spanish Tomato Sauce with Herb Goat Cheese Toasted Bread
• Berry Yogurt Crème Brûlée

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 22, Sun., 12:00-2:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Talk about Southern Hospitality – Chef Cassy puts her inspired touch on comfort food like you’ve never tasted before. Make your reservations early.

• Collard Greens Salad with Peanut Dressing & Fresh Apples
• True Southern Cornbread with Sorghum Whipped Butter
• Low Country Seafood Gumbo
• Spiced Corn & Potato Boil
• Biscuit Bread Pudding with Bourbon Cream

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 23, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM
Des Peres             Apr. 20, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Executive Chef Cassy Vires
   Juniper: A Southern Table & Bar – St. Louis MO

How much flavor can you fit into one pot? Christie’s spicy creations turn up the heat but keep it simple. And for heat lovers, what’s better than that?

• Southwest Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
• Chipotle Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Andouille
• Shrimp & Chorizo Paella
• Spicy Coconut Curry Pork with Squash & Couscous
• Pear & Dried Cherry Crisp

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 24, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Make a fabulous brunch for your vegan bunch. These terrific dishes have plenty of flavor and style for your holiday gathering.

• Deviled Eggs
• Tempeh Bacon
• Tofu Scrambled Tacos with Caramelized Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Oven-Roasted Dilled Potatoes & Asparagus

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 25, Wed., 6:30-8:30 PM

Caryn Dugan, STLVegGirl

(Hands-On Class)

So you wanna make fresh pasta? You got it! Learn to make basic, egg, and wheat doughs, and shape them into spaghetti, fettuccine, pappardelle, and cavatelli. And top them off with these tasty classic sauces: bacon tomato cream, caramelized onion cheese, Bolognese, and puttanesca. Then run wild with your new-found knowledge to whip up pasta in your casa.    

• Cheese Tortellini Soup
• Sausage Tomato Lasagna
• Seafood Cannelloni with Basil Cream Sauce
• Butternut Agnolotti with Sage Butter
• Spinach Ravioli with Charred Tomato Sauce

This 4-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 28, Sat., 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

(Demonstration Class)

 A Southern table isn’t really properly set until the bread basket is full. Add butter for slathering, honey for drizzling, and reach in while they’re hot.

Des Peres              Mar. 30, Mon., 12:00-2:00 PM

Pastry Chef Simone Faure, Owner
   La Patisserie Chouquette – St. Louis, Missouri

(Hands-On Class)

It’s time to get real for your next brunch. Paleo is all about taking real, simple, and fresh foods that taste amazing and making them into terrific dishes.

• Paleo Pumpkin Bread
• Bacon-Topped Deviled Eggs
• Bacon Avocado Sammies
• Prosciutto-Wrapped Frittata Muffins
• Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps
• Blueberry French Toast Casserole
• Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Scones

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres Mar. 30, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Chef Nikol Kokaz-Oztok, Culinary Professional

(Hands-On Class)

It’s like saying Cheers! with frosting on top!

• Blue Hawaiian Cupcakes
• Drunken Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes
• Orange Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
• Beer & Pretzel Cupcakes
• Malted Mocha Cupcakes
• Angry Apple Cupcakes

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 31, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM
Des Peres              Apr. 26, Sun., 1:00-3:00 PM

Lindsay Schardan, Dierbergs European Pastry Chef

Taste with the experts as you explore combinations of flattering, contrasting, and perfect pairings. Our cheesemonger will guide you through a tasting and inspire you to create your own perfect pairings!      

This 1½-hour class is available at:

Bogey Hills            Apr. 16, Thurs., 6:00-7:30 PM

Clarkson               Apr. 15, Wed., 6:00-7:30 PM

Des Peres             Apr. 1, Wed., 6:00-7:30 PM

Edwardsville        Apr. 7, Tues., 6:00-7:30 PM

Southroads          Mar. 31, Tues., 6:00-7:30 PM

West Oak              Apr. 22, Wed., 6:00-7:30 PM

Dierbergs Cheesemonger & O’Fallon Brewery – O’Fallon MO

To register for this class at a cooking school other than Des Peres, click here >

Private Cooking Party

(Hands-On Class)

Face it – chocolate is really its own food group. Learn the tricks of treating chocolate right while you create these luscious, decadent chocolate treats.              

• House-Made Strawberry Marshmallows Covered in Dark Chocolate
• Coconut Almond Milk Chocolate Bark
• Triple-Chocolate Cherry Brownies
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Layer Cake with Ganache & Whipped Caramel Frosting
• White Chocolate Apricot Macadamia Nut Cookies

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Apr. 7, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

There won’t be mirrors on the ceiling, but there will be pink champagne on ice along with other wines you know and love paired with California-inspired dishes.

• Butter Lettuce & Shaved Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
• Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Glazed Red Grapes
• Gratin of Chile & Potato
• Sautéed Spinach with Garlic & Orange
• Panna Cotta with Rosé Berry Compote

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Apr. 8, Wed., 6:30-8:30 PM

 Jennifer Johnson, Certified Specialist of Wine
   & Certified Sommelier
Marianne Moore, Dierbergs Chefgirl

Private Teambuilding Event

Join Sauce executive editor Ligaya Figueras, art director Meera Nagarajan, and wine writer Glenn Bardgett as they host a cooking class featuring recipes and drinks from the pages of Sauce. In this month’s class, you’ll enjoy breakfast for dinner while getting the scoop on the newest restaurant openings and the latest trends.

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Apr. 10, Fri., 6:30-8:30 PM

Ligaya Figueras, Executive Editor
Meera Nagarajan, Art Director
   Sauce Magazine – St. Louis MO

Glenn Bardgett, Wine Director
   Annie Gunn’s & Smokehouse Market – Chesterfield MO

Chef Marianne Moore, Creative Director
   Dierbergs Culinary Program

Garden Club Lunch

(Demonstration Class)

Don’t feel like cooking? Just sit, relax, and take it all in – we’ll whip up a fabulous dinner for you.

• Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms with Blistered Caper Aïoli
• Classic Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons
• Charred Saratoga Rib-Eyes with Shallot Butter
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Creamed Spinach
• Almond Cheesecake with Raspberry Swirl 

Your $90 purchase reserves two seats in this class.

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Apr. 11, Sat., 7:00-9:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

 Sometimes, you just gotta be sneaky. But it’s O.K. because these veggie-loaded main dishes will disappear and you’ll feel good about feeding ’em well.

• Turkey Meatballs with Spinach
• Noodles with Butternut Squash Sauce
• Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Rice Bake
• Lasagna Cupcakes with Veggie-Loaded Sauce
• Shells with Pea Pesto
• Parsnip & Potato Topped Mini-Meatloaves

This 2-hour class is available at:

 Des Peres              Apr. 13, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Chef Katie Wilson, Culinary Professional

There’s more to fermentation than beer and wine. This time-honored natural process that creates intense and complex flavors in food is making a comeback in restaurant kitchens. Robin shows you how bring this old way of cooking into your kitchen.

• Sauerkraut
• KimchI
• Jalapeño Hot Sauce
• Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
• Mascarpone Cheese
• Greek Yogurt

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Apr. 14, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM

Robin Wheeler, Owner
   Subterranean Homemade Foods

If your usual recipe routine is feeling a little tired, get inspired! Caryn’s dishes are full of the great flavors you love without the stuff you don’t want.

• Carrot Pesto Pizza with Smoked Tempeh
• Black Bean Collard Rolls
• White Bean & Kale Soup
• Sunflower Seed & Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Truffles

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Apr. 16, Thurs., 6:30-8:30 PM

Edwardsville        Apr. 11, Sat., 1:00-3:00 PM

Caryn Dugan, STLVegGirl

To register for this class at a cooking school other than Des Peres, click here >

(Hands-On Class)

So you wanna bake some bread? Start your ovens – we’re lettin’ the flour fly! Quick breads, yeast breads, flatbread, rolls – you’ll learn to mix, knead, proof, and shape loaves and rolls of every flavor you can imagine.

• Green Onion Cheddar Soda Bread
• Citrus Cream Cheese Braid
• Caramel Nut Buns
• Italian Herb Focaccia
• Soft Butter Rolls
• Cranberry Walnut Whole Wheat Rolls
• Brioche
• Sourdough Baguette
• Pretzel Bread

This 4-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Apr. 18, Sat., 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Talk about Southern Hospitality – Chef Cassy puts her inspired touch on comfort food like you’ve never tasted before. Make your reservations early.

• Collard Greens Salad with Peanut Dressing & Fresh Apples
• True Southern Cornbread with Sorghum Whipped Butter
• Low Country Seafood Gumbo
• Spiced Corn & Potato Boil
• Biscuit Bread Pudding with Bourbon Cream

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Mar. 23, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM
Des Peres             Apr. 20, Mon., 6:30-8:30 PM

Executive Chef Cassy Vires
   Juniper: A Southern Table & Bar – St. Louis MO

Private Team Building Event

What’s going on in Chef Jack Mac’s kitchen? A whole lot of big seasonal flavors coming together in this outstanding spring menu.

• Chorizo & Kale Soup
• Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Mushrooms, Local Pecans, & Honey Vinaigrette
• Southwest Seared Chicken Breasts with Almond Rice Pilaf, Tomatillo Salsa, & Avocado
• Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Crème Brûlée

 
This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Apr. 23, Thurs., 6:30-8:30 PM

Executive Chef Jack West MacMurray III
   Joe Buck’s Downtown – St. Louis MO

(Hands-On Class)

Enjoy a day out – with benefits. We’ll provide a light lunch while you prepare six tasty dinners for you to take home.

Lunch Now:
• A light lunch is served.

Dinner Later:
• Baked Fried Rice
• Beef with Broccoli
• Blackened Fish Tacos
• Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken
• Quiche Cups
• Slow-Cooked Beans with Bonus Recipes

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres             Apr. 24, Fri., 11:00-1:00 PM

Chef Katie Wilson, Culinary Professional

(Demonstration Class)

Don’t feel like cooking? Just sit, relax, and take it all in – we’ll whip up a fabulous dinner for you.

• Sweet & Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings
• Jalapeño Glazed Bacon
• Wasabi-Crusted Scallops on Stir-Fried Sriracha Broccolini
• Dried Chile Posole
• Pretzel Chocolate Caramel Tart


Your $90 purchase reserves two seats in this class.

Des Peres             Apr. 24, Fri., 7:00-9:00 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Host your event at our Culinary Event Center

(Hands-On Class)

It’s like saying Cheers! with frosting on top!

• Blue Hawaiian Cupcakes
• Drunken Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes
• Orange Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
• Beer & Pretzel Cupcakes
• Malted Mocha Cupcakes
• Angry Apple Cupcakes

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Mar. 31, Tues., 6:30-8:30 PM
Des Peres              Apr. 26, Sun., 1:00-3:00 PM

Lindsay Schardan, Dierbergs European Pastry Chef

Private Event

(Hands-On Class)

 Don’t wait for the dessert cart – learn to make it yourself. These exquisite desserts are just what your sweet tooth is looking for.

• Warm Apple Chess Pie with Candied Apples, Caramel Tuille, & Sweet Sour Cream
• Sticky Toffee Cake with Dried Fruit Compote, Butterscotch Cream, & Almond Glass
• Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Topped with Citrus Salad & Candied Orange Peel

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Apr. 29, Wed., 6:30-8:30 PM

Christie Maggi, Dierbergs Culinary Event Center Chef

Grapes grow wherever you go, and you’ll find great wine there, too. Learn what to look for and how to choose wines you’ll love by their growing regions – wherever that may be.           

This 2-hour class is available at:

Des Peres              Apr. 30, Thurs., 6:30-8:30 PM

Angela Ortmann, STLwinegirl

Private Team Building Event