PLEASE NOTE
Class size will be limited to 9 children and they will work in groups of 3 with 2 adults supervising. 
Once you have registered, you will be sent an email confirmation as well as a registration form so that you can provide needed information about your child(ren).  Once completed, they can be emailed 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.  

NEW! Fall 2024 Classes for Lil' Sprouts
Drop-off classes for ages 5-8/K-2nd grade

NEW!    Lil' Sprouts Cooking Class
Monday, October 14th from 4:30-6:30 pm
Cinderella and her Enchanted Pumpkin Tartlets
In today's fairy tale-themed cooking class for Lil' Sprouts, we'll be making Pumpkin Tartlets with Homemade Whipped Cream, using a few of Cinderella's pumpkins before she can turn them into coaches.  Oven safety, cracking eggs, reading recipes, using a can opener and several measuring devices will be just some of the skills that the kids will acquire in this session.     SOLD OUT
For ages 5-8 (K-2nd).  $45 per child.   This is a drop-off class.  
Instructor:  Susan Carpenter & Lilian Anderson              

NEW! Lil' Sprouts Cooking Class
Monday, November 11th from 4:30-6:30 pm
Strega Nona and Her Magic Pasta Pot
We will be making lots and lots of pasta today! Strega Nona left us with the magic recipe but we may have forgotten the words to make our pot STOP producing noodles! Will the Sprouts' kitchen be full of pasta at pick up time?  Come learn about different types of flours, how to hand knead pasta dough, use a pasta machine all while enjoying a delicious meal of fresh pasta tossed in olive oil and parmesan cheese.      ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
For ages 5-8 (K-2nd).  $45 per child.   This is a drop-off class.  
Instructor:  Susan Carpenter & Lilian Anderson

Fall 2024 Classes for Sprouting Chefs

Sunday, September 22nd from 2-5 pm
Intro to Sushi
So excited to be able to once again assist Noor, one of the founding members of U of M's student club, Cooking to Connect, in this Sushi making class. With rolling mats and chop sticks provided, you'll be all prepared to try your hand at preparing Sushi Rice, rolling several Nori Rolls as well as Onigiri, traditional Japanese Rice Balls.
This is a NUT FREE class.  
For ages 10 and older. $75 per child.
​Instructor: Noor Daddo         SOLD OUT

Sunday, September 29th from 2-5 pm
An Italian 3-Course Menu
I get hungry just thinking about this meal! We'll prepare Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells topped with a Fresh Tomato Sauce, a green salad dressed with our very own homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette and Dried Cranberry and Chocolate Biscotti. Buon Appetito!
​This is a VEGETARIAN & NUT FREE class
For ages 8 and older. $75 per child.
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson   SOLD OUT

Sunday, October 20th from 2-5:30 pm
Pie Perfection
Each child will prepare their own buttery crust from scratch to create an individual double-crusted apple pie using local Michigan apples. While the pies are in the oven, the kitchen crew will prepare their own Creme Anglaise to accompany their pies. I'll make sure they leave a slice for you! ​
​Please note slightly longer class time.
​This is a NUT FREE class.
For ages 10 and older.  $75 per child.
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson                                       SOLD OUT

Sunday, October 27th from 2-5 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. 
​This is a NUT FREE class.  
For ages 8 and older. $75 per child
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson   SOLD OUT

NEW!
Saturday, November 9th from 10 am to 1 pm
Egg-cellent Eggs!
The possibilities with eggs are endless (and incredibly tasty and nutritious too!). From the simple to the not-so-simple, we'll cover it all during this class. We'll make dishes using the entire egg (individual omelets and Egg-in-a-Hole), just egg whites (meringues) and just egg yolks (classic creme anglaise served with mixed fresh berries).
This is a VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN & NUT FREE class.
For ages 10 and older.    $75 per child
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson       SOLD OUT

Saturday, November 16th from 10 am to 1 pm
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).
This is a NUT-FREE class.   SOLD OUT
For ages 8 and older.  $75 per child.
Instructor:  Lilian Anderson

Holiday Treats Baking Classes
Oh, the smells in the kitchen will be heavenly!  In the classes listed below, we will be baking three delicious treats:  Leckerli, a traditional Swiss spiced bar cookie, buttery-glazed Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies and decorated Holiday Toffee Crackers.  Each child will return home with a bakery box full of holiday treats to share with the family!
For ages 8 and older.  Cost is $75 per child.  

Sunday, December 1st from 2-5 pm - SOLD OUT

Saturday, December 14th from 10 am to 1 pm

Sunday, December 15th from 2-5 pm

Saturday, December 21st from 10 am to 1 pm

Fall 2024 Private Classes

Wednesday, November 20th 
Cooking with the U of M U.P. Scholars Program
Can't wait to cook with these big kids!  An evening of cooking and team work with this group of undergraduate students who are members of the U.P. Scholars Program at the University of Michigan.  Menu to be determined.  

Monday, December 2nd
Cooking with the Emerson Eagles
The 5th annual culinary collaboration with the Emerson Eagle Corps, a great bunch of young students who come to the Sprouting Chefs Kitchen to prepare a delicious vegetarian meal for the kids who attend the CAN (Community Action Network of Ann Arbor) After School Program. 
Kids cooking for Kids!  Menu to be determined