Desserts
Christmas Sugar Cookies with Easy Icing
Cut-out sugar cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, plus a simple corn-syrup icing that dries with a sheen for decorating.
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Hands-on, travel-inspired cooking classes in Columbus and Hilliard — and the recipes to make them again at home.
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Upcoming classes
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Elegant Party Appetizers
Elegant Party AppetizersThis hands-on class is designed for anyone who loves to host or entertain with ease while still serving food that is delicious and memorable. We’ll focus…
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Risotto Workshop
Prepare earthy wild mushroom risotto, smoky elote-inspired sweet corn risotto with cotija and lime, and a comforting apple crisp dessert risotto reminiscent of luxurious rice pudding. Learn essential…
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A Taste of Thailand: Wok This Way
🗓 Date: Thursday, July 21, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDescription:Thai cuisine is celebrated for its masterful balance of sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy elements. By…
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Autumn Harvest Brunch
Celebrate the flavors of the season with an elegant Autumn Harvest Brunch. You’ll prepare hearty butternut squash strata with gruyere and sage, a savory goat cheese and tomato…
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Italian Tortellini en Brodo Workshop
While the neighboring cities of Bologna and Modena fight over which is the birthplace of tortellini, both areas agree on the best way to serve these pillowy bites…
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Classic Italian Sauces
Master classic Italian pasta sauces in this demo/hands- on class, learning techniques, balance, and pasta pairing while preparing pomodoro, Alfredo, pesto, and puttanesca— weeknight-friendly recipes you’ll confidently recreate…
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Recipes worth making tonight
Mexico
Charred Tomatillo Salsa
A bright, smoky salsa verde — broiled tomatillos and onion blended with jalapeño, garlic, lime and a big handful of cilantro.
Meet Shawnie
Shawnie Kelley is a Columbus-based chef-instructor, travel and food writer, and the author of five books including the Insiders’ Guide to Columbus and Discover Cape Cod.
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- Good Day Columbus (WSYX ABC 6) Regular cooking segments
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