Culinary Adventures
New! Indian Cooking Made Easy
This class starts with an introduction to the “masala dabba” or a spice box that houses
the commonly used spices in Indian cooking. Learn about the spices and spice mixes
from sourcing to storing them and the tips and techniques for using them in authentic
Indian recipes. With step-by-step guidance, together we will make fragrant and fluffy
Basmati rice, scrumptious Chana masala-chickpea curry made with aromatics and spices,
and flavorful, protein-rich Tadka Dal. All skill levels welcome. This fun, interactive
class will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to recreate these recipes in
your own kitchen. We will sample our creations at the end of class. Class held in
Lexington at Instructors professional home kitchen. Materials fee of $39 payable
to the instructor in advance by check or Venmo. (2.5 Hours) $79
9/26 6:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday
Off Campus Lexington MA
Directions will be provided
Course Number: PER 506 33 CRN: 18479
Instructor: Nadkarni
New! Indian Cooking Using the Instant Pot
In this interactive class, we will make a hearty, delectable Curried Lentil Soup with
carrots, spinach and coconut milk and savor a one pot meal of mouthwatering Basmati
Rice Pullav with veggies. Learn about the ingredients, spices and spice mixes, from sourcing
to storing them, the tips and techniques that will help you gain the confidence to
recreate these recipes on a regular menu rotation. This class is a two for one! Get
to know the Instant Pot and how to make authentic, flavorful and timesaving Indian
dishes using the Instant Pot. We will sample and discuss our creations at the end
of class. All skill levels welcome. Class held in Lexington at instructors professional
home kitchen. Materials fee of $39 payable to the instructor in advance by check or
Venmo. (2.5 Hours) $79
10/10 6:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday
Off Campus Lexington MA
Directions will be provided
Course Number: PER 507 33 CRN: 18480
Instructor: Nadkarni
Holiday Cookies Galore!
Prepare some delicious easy- to- make holiday cookies in our three-hour cookie baking
workshop! Learn how to bake some simple yet delicious cookies for the holidays that
can be frozen, made in advance, and enjoyed by all! We will bake three different types
of cookies from scratch: Old fashioned Chocolate Chip, Famous Double Tree Chocolate
Chip Cookies, and Snickerdoodles. Tuition includes baking supplies.
Come have fun at MCC’s Nesmith House and go home with some delicious treats and easy
to do time-honored recipes to prepare for Holiday celebrations! (3 Hours) $70
11/16 9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday
Off Campus
Nesmith House: 229 Andover St, Lowell, MA
Course Number: PER 508 33 CRN: 18481
Cooking with Cannabis
This class is a beginner’s guide to making cannabis infused foods or beverages using
different carrier oils such as vegetable base glycerin, coconut oil, butter and more!
We will focus on milligram dosage, creating infused products that are not alluring
to children along with the importance of labeling and storage. Pre-req: Must be
21+ to attend. Demonstration only via Zoom. Taught by a Responsible Vendor Trainer,
Green Path Training. Cannabis recipes include: Hard Candy Demo, Brownie Demo and
Gummies. Not eligible for waivers. $90
October 10 from 6p to 9p
Professor: Ellen Brown
Online via Zoom
Course Number: PER 580 75