In her second installment of the “Bring the Wok Home” series, Chef Tess helps you skip the takeout and bring three beloved takeout favorites home! In this hands-on cook-along, you’ll learn to make Chef Tess’ delicious versions of Sweet & Sour Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, and General Tso’s Chicken—served as flavorful rice bowls made completely from scratch with fresh ingredients and bold flavor. Discover Chef Tess’ unique approach to preparing takeout-style chicken using flavorful marinades and a simple velveting technique that creates tender, juicy chicken without ever deep-frying. You’ll also learn how to create delicious sauces, build flavor, and bring everything together into fresh, satisfying rice bowls that are perfect for easy, stress-free weeknight meals and meal prep! These better-than-takeout favorites will become “in-home” favorites requested by your family time and time again. These dishes are fresh, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy nights and meal prep. Equipment Needs: Well-seasoned or non-stick wok optional. 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 video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used during the class.

Think you’re not a sushi person? California Rolls just might change your mind! Unlike traditional sushi featuring raw fish, these approachable rolls are filled with veggies, imitation crab, or other cooked ingredient combinations, making them a favorite even among sushi skeptics. In this fun, hands-on cook-along, you’ll learn to prepare perfectly seasoned sushi rice, flavorful spicy mayo, and how to roll and shape a variety of California rolls with tasty fillings, including a delicious crab salad. Get creative with vegetarian or seafood fillings, spicy or mild flavors, and rolls made with or without seaweed. You’ll also discover the fun of making Japanese Onigiri—seasoned Japanese rice ball creations that can be shaped and filled in a variety of simple ways. No fancy equipment is needed! Tess will share simple plating tips for beautiful presentations so your creations look as wonderful as they taste. Whether you’re making sushi for yourself, preparing a special Mother’s Day gathering, or simply looking for a fun new culinary skill, you’ll leave ready to roll, shape, and create! Supplies: Sushi rice, nori/seaweed sheets, toasted sesame oil, (Japanese) rice vinegar. A bamboo sushi-rolling mat is very helpful, but not necessary. Additional ingredients will be listed in the information packet that will be received 3-5 days before the class. Several days before class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link. A few days after the class, you will receive an additional email with the recipes used. The registration fee covers immediate family members living in the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.