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.  

GIFT CERTIFICATES & APRONS

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 $60.​

Sprouting Chefs Apron -
Adjustable cotton/polyester blend red apron (one size fits all), identical to ones worn in class, makes for a great gift for your Sprouting Chef.  Upon receipt of order, apron will either be hand delivered or sent via mail.    $25 per apron.

FALL 2019 COOKING CLASS SCHEDULE

Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, October 3rd through November 7th
6-week After-School Culinary Program - In this 6-week program, we will focus on different cooking techniques, incorporating knife skills, food & kitchen safety, nutrition, and food science every step of the way. The idea is that your child will learn a culinary technique rather than just a recipe so that he/she walks away with much deeper knowledge and skill. Topics will include: Knife Skills, Quick Breads, Frying-Tempura Style, Soup Fundamentals, Versatile Eggs and Poaching. For ages 10 and older.   VEGETARIAN
​Cost: $120 per child for 6-week program
Instructor: Lilian Anderson        ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

Saturday, September 28th from 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 Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce and a rich & creamy Chocolate Pudding.
$60 per child, ages 10+ welcome, NUT FREE
Instructor: Lilian Anderson​                   SOLD OUT

Saturday, October 5th from 10 am to 1 pm
Potatoes in All Shapes and Sizes - ​First will come the harvesting!  We'll begin class out in the Sprouting Chefs Garden, harvesting the 5 varieties of potatoes that were planted earlier this summer.  Then we'll prepare some traditional and some not-so traditional potato dishes. You haven't had hash browns until you've tried the Swiss style, called Roesti. Yummy for breakfast or dinner. We'll make Creamy Mashed Potatoes as well as Roasted Rosemary  Potatoes.  Potatoes for dessert? If time allows, we'll use sweet potatoes as the crucial ingredient in the Sweet Potato Muffins topped with Pecan Streusel.
​Ages 8+ welcome. $60 per child.  Garden gloves helpful but optional.
​Instructor:  Lilian Anderson      SOLD OUT

Saturday, October 19th from 10 am to 1 pm
Chocolate Makes All Things Better! - So, in this class, we will do our best to enjoy it as much as possible.  On the menu, Chocolate Raspberry Crepes filled with  Mascarpone Cheese and Raspberry Coulis, Chocolate Meringue Cookies and Rich Chocolate Mousse. 
$60 per child.  Ages 8 + welcome    NUT FREE
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson      SOLD OUT

Saturday, November 9th 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+.   $60 per child.
Instructor: Lilian Anderson      SOLD OUT

Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am to 1 pm
Delizioso!  An Italian 3-course Meal - I get hungry just thinking about this meal! We'll prepare Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells topped with a Fresh Tomato Sauce, a green salad topped with our very own homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette and Dried Cranberry and Chocolate Biscotti. Buon Appetito!
​$60 per child, ages 8+ welcome, VEGETARIAN & NUT FREE
Instructor: Lilian Anderson​      SOLD OUT

PRIVATE CLASSES/EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 2 - 5 pm
Emma's 10th Birthday Celebration - Emma and her friends will be celebrating and cooking together!  The Mediterranean themed menu will include Spanakopita (spinach-feta pie) Tzatziki (a traditional refreshing cucumber side dish), a Greek Village Salad and the festive butter cookie, Kourambiethes.  

Thursday, September 19th from 6:30-8:30 pm
University of Michigan Credit Union - What better way to build a sense of TEAM then to COOK together.  The staff of the U of M Credit Union will try their hand at Vietnamese Spring Rolls with a Hoisin-Peanut Dipping Sauce and Pasta tossed with a Fresh Spinach & Basil Pesto.  A traditional Mango Lassi and a Fresh Pineapple-Ginger Juice will quench their thirst and Dark Chocolate Bites will satisfy their sweet tooth.  

Thursday, September 26th from 6:30-8:30 pm
University of Michigan Credit Union - The staff of the U of M Credit Union will return for another team building event in the Sprouting Chefs Kitchen.