Upon receipt of payment, registration forms will be sent to your email so that you can provide needed information about your child(ren).  Once they are completed, they can be sent back to Sprouting Chefs, and will be kept on file.  You will only need to complete these forms once per child as long as information remains current.  

A Sprouting Chefs Gift Certificate makes for a great gift anytime of the year.  Certificates are valid for one full year from date of purchase, and can be applied to any class, subject to space availability.  Once payment is received, Gift Certificate will be mailed to you, along with instructions on how to redeem.  ​Value $50.

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Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 10 am - 1 pm
Summer Lunches - Today's menu will include Creamy Cheese Pasta with Smoked Ham and Peas (your own Alfredo Sauce!), a Tex-Mex Taco Bowl Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing and a variety of Panini Sandwiches. For ages 8 +.    NUT FREE   $50 fee.
Instructor :  Lilian Anderson      SOLD OUT

Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 10 am - 1 pm
Fruit Fest - ​The abundance of summer fruit makes for wonderful sweet treats. Today's menu will include a Rustic Mixed Berry & Peach Tart, a fresh Blueberry Buckle and a Watermelon-Lemonade.  If time allows, we'll dip a few fresh strawberries in creamy tempered chocolate - Mmmmmm!  For ages 8 +  $50 fee.  
Instructor: Nancy Biehn       SOLD OUT

Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 10 am to 1 pm
A Trio of Breads - In this class, you'll learn a lot about different bread-making techniques, and in the process make scrumptious soft pretzels (yeast bread), zucchini-chocolate bread (quick bread) and cheesy buttermilk biscuits (technique of butter cutting).  For ages 8+.   NUT FREE  $50 fee.    
​Instructor:  Lilian Anderson       SOLD OUT

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 9 am to 11 am    
Pizza Party - We'll mix and knead our own pizza dough in order to create our own personal pizzas, using a wide variety of toppings.  Will you go with a traditional tomato sauce base or use our freshly made basil pesto?  Pizza Margherita or Pizza Pugliese?  Pizza Marinara or Pizza Funghi?  You decide!   Ages 8+ welcome.      Please note shorter class time (2 hours, $35 per student)
​Instructor:  Lilian Anderson                   SOLD OUT

Friday, July 21, 2017 - 9 am to 11 am
Summer Thirst Quenchers - We'll take a virtual world tour as we create a host of flavorful, fruity, and fabulous summer beverages.  We'll make a Mango Lassi  from India, a Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca and a Jamaica Tea from Central America, a Ginger-Pineapple Juice from West Africa and a fresh Raspberry-Lemonade as well as a Blueberry-Spinach Smoothie from our neck of the woods. Ages 8+ welcome.   
​Please note shorter class time (2 hours, $35 per student)      
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson                                            SOLD OUT

Monday, July 24, 2017 from 10 am to 1 pm
Asian Inspired - ​In this class, we'll take a virtual tour to the Far East and prepare a Chicken & Vegetable Chinese Stir-fry with an Orange-Ginger Sauce. In addition, we'll make Vietnamese Spring Rolls with a Hoisin-Peanut Sauce and home-made Fortune Cookies - come ready to share your fortune-telling talents.  VEGETARIAN stir-fry and spring roll options will be available.  For ages 10+.   $50 fee.
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson                    REGISTRATION CLOSED

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 10 am to 1 pm
​I'm Making Dinner Tonight   -  You'll learn to prepare what will become one of your family's favorite meals: Parmesan & Herb Crusted Chicken Fingers, Whole Wheat Spaghetti topped with a Quick & Easy Fresh Tomato Sauce and a rich & creamy Chocolate Pudding. This one always sells out, so sign up early.   NUT FREE For ages 10 + .
​$50 fee.    Instructor:  Nancy Biehn      SOLD OUT

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 10 am to 1 pm
Introduction to Indian Cuisine - Nothing beats the deep, rich flavors of Indian cuisine.  In this class, we'll prepare a traditional Cucumber Raita, and a mouth-watering Buttered Chicken (Vegetarian option, too) with Jeera, basmati rice flavored with toasted cumin seeds.  To quench our thirst, we'll make a fresh Strawberry Lassi.  
NUT FREE/VEGETARIAN OPTION.  
​For ages 8+.  $50 fee.
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson   ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 10 am to 1 pm
Latin Fiesta -  We'll prepare these tasty Latin side dishes: Guacamole, Refried Black Beans, and Guatemalan Rice so that we can enjoy our very own Pork Carnitas for lunch. To top it all off, a scrumptious Tres Leches Cake. Mmmmm!       ​For ages 8 +.  NUT FREE  $50 fee.             Instructor:  Nancy Biehn            SOLD OUT  

Friday, August 11, 2017 from 10 am - Noon
Pizza Party - The first Pizza Party sold out so quickly, that it seemed like a second one was in order.  We'll mix and knead our own pizza dough in order to create our own personal pizzas, using a wide variety of toppings.  Will you go with a traditional tomato sauce base or use our freshly made basil-spinach pesto?  Pizza Margherita or Pizza Pugliese?  Pizza Marinara or Pizza Funghi?  You decide!  
Ages 8+ welcome.    ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
Please note shorter class time (2 hours, $35 per student)
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 9 to 11 am
Sweet & Savory Puff Pastry Creations - Puff Pastry is so versatile and elegant.   For starters, we'll try our hand at Fruit-filled Pinwheels, Egg & Spinach Tarts and Pull Apart Seasoned Rolls.   We'll have additional toppings to create your own puff pastry treat, if time allows.  For ages 8+.  Please note shorter class time (2 hours, $35 per student)    
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson          SOLD OUT

Monday, August 21, 2017 - 10 am to 1 pm
Totally Tomatoes - Tis the season for tomatoes – did you know there are over 3000 varieties of heirloom tomatoes? We're going to use some of those (and hopefully some direct from our garden) to make a fresh tomato sauce, a roasted tomato sauce and a sauce from canned tomatoes. Let's do a taste test to see which one you like best. We'll have to make some delicious turkey meatballs to serve along side our sauces and pasta (regular and gluten-free variety will be offered).    
​For ages 8 +. ​   $50 fee.
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY, NUT and EGG-FREE
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson     ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 10 am to 1 pm
Pasta (Handmade, that is!) And More -  We'll make our very own fresh pasta as well as a spinach & basil pesto and fresh tomato sauce - tomatoes freshly picked from the Sprouting Chefs' garden.  Lunch today will surely be Y-U-M-M-Y!!!    
Ages 10+ welcome.  VEGETARIAN     $50 fee.   ​Instructor:  Lilian Anderson   SOLD OUT

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 10 am-1 pm
American Classics with a Twist - In this class, we'll "spice up" some of our traditional American favorites, preparing Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Corn on the Cob (2 styles) and Roasted Peach & Blueberry Compote served with Vanilla Ice Cream in this end-of-the-summer class. For ages 8 +.  NUT FREE  $50 fee.   Instructor:  Lilian Anderson     SOLD OUT

PRIVATE CLASSES/EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

JACK & JILL of AMERICA, ANN ARBOR CHAPTER -  
​June 3, 2017
Looking forward to cooking with this group of 9 to 12 year olds of the local chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc.  Menu to be determined.  

PROJECT REDEFINED - June 7th, 2017
Excited to offer the cooking component of this 12-week program for women offered by Priceless Rubies, a Detroit non-profit focused on transforming the lives of women.  We'll focus on healthy and affordable meal options. 

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MILITARY AVENUE CHURCH of DETROIT - June 11th, 2017
Looking forward to cook with this teen church group who are returning to Sprouting Chefs for a second year.   Together we'll prepare a Fresh Tomato Sauce, Parmesan & Herb Encrusted Chicken Fingers and a Creamy Chocolate Pudding.