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Ramen Revival: Transforming a Pantry Staple into a Gourmet Feast!

Ramen noodles may be humble, but with a little creativity and flair, they can be taken to a whole new level, being transformed into a restaurant-worthy meal. Join Chef Tess for this fun-filled cook-along adventure and learn to turn this humble noodle into a truly special meal using high-quality proteins, fresh vibrant vegetables, and Asian pantry staples.

Learn to elevate texture and taste by marinating proteins and preparing vegetables, along with building bold, balanced flavors by crafting a rich flavorful sauce. Then, discover a few simple cooking techniques for layering ingredients and flavors to create depth, texture, and visual appeal in every serving. Whether you are a busy home cook or a curious foodie, you will walk away with serious ramen inspiration and the skills to continue to turn a simple pack of Ramen noodles into a healthy, nutritious gourmet experience!

The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the session.

Tess Georgakopoulos

Instructor

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Tess Georgakopoulos, creator of Dish it up Good also known as “Chef Tess—Culinary Artist”, brings over four decades of cooking and baking experience to her work as a culinary educator and Community Education instructor.

Raised in a Greek Family where food was a central expression of love and connection, Tess developed her passion for cooking at a young age alongside her father, a trained chef. Those early experiences continue to shape her approach today—blending tradition, creativity, and deep appreciation for the role food plays in bringing people together.

As an accomplished cook, baker, and recipe developer, Tess is continually expanding her culinary repertoire through ongoing experimentation in her test kitchen. She is known for creating thoughtfully designed “gold standard” culinary experiences that combine technique, creativity, and approachability.

She currently partners with over 60 public school districts across Minnesota, and additional programs in Wisconsin, Missouri, New York and Oklahoma, and has taught over 5,000 participants. Through her teaching, Tess empowers home cooks of all skill levels to build confidence, expand their abilities, and experience the joy of creating meaningful meals in their own kitchens

Her guiding philosophy is simple: to make cooking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding—helping others “make dishing simple and delicious”.

Tess is currently working on her first cookbook, with a food blog in development. Her work can be found on Facebook at Dish it up Good, and on Instagram.