Knife Skills

Civic Kitchen co-founder Jen Nurse will teach you to use, choose, and care for kitchen knives. We’ll practice assorted cutting techniques for more efficient, more enjoyable home cooking.

From the Sea

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Wednesdays) Series

Learn to select seafood and prepare it using a variety of techniques. We will also practice grain and vegetable cookery skills, with plenty of inspiration and recipes to expand your repertoire.

From the Sea

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Thursdays) Series

Learn to select seafood and prepare it using a variety of techniques. We will also practice grain and vegetable cookery skills, with plenty of inspiration and recipes to expand your repertoire.

Learn to Bake (Saturdays)—Fall 2023

Learn the basics of baking with co-founder (& pastry chef) Jen Nurse in this 4-session course. We’ll cover the ingredients and skills to transform your home baking.

Dough: Cookies and Crusts

Part of the Learn to Bake (Saturdays)—Fall 2023 Series

Melted, chilled, creamed, browned—learn the function of butter and other fats in baking. We’ll make a dazzling array of cookies and practice the skills you need to create superb pie and tart crusts.

Taking Stock—Chicken & Leftovers

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Wednesdays) Series

Stock your pantry and freezer with basic ingredients for easy menu planning. We’ll show how a simple chicken and pantry staples can produce enticing meals all week long.

Taking Stock—Chicken & Leftovers

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Thursdays) Series

Stock your pantry and freezer with basic ingredients for easy menu planning. We’ll show how a simple chicken and pantry staples can produce enticing meals all week long.

Creams: Custards, Curds, and Ganache

Part of the Learn to Bake (Saturdays)—Fall 2023 Series

Learn to make silky smooth pastry cream, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate ganache, and superlative sweet-tart lemon curd, and use them in a luscious array of pies and tarts.

Jumpstart Your Cookbook Proposal

Writing a cookbook proposal isn’t easy. Many aspiring authors are overwhelmed by the prospect, and their cherished projects stall. Dianne Jacob, writing coach and award-winning author, will help you jumpstart your proposal with this online 3-session workshop.

Comfort—Braises & Beans

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Wednesdays) Series

Fall months call for heartwarming recipes to nourish us through the season. Learn to make comforting braises, hearty bean dishes and satisfying main course salads.

Comfort—Braises & Beans

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Thursdays) Series

Fall months call for heartwarming recipes to nourish us through the season. Learn to make comforting braises, hearty bean dishes and satisfying main course salads.

Flavors of Festivity: A Diwali Feast

Join chef Meghna Agarwal in preparing a sumptuous Diwali feast, complete with meat and vegetarian curries, cooling sides, and a vibrant dessert.

Air: Meringues, Cream Puffs and Soufflés

Part of the Learn to Bake (Saturdays)—Fall 2023 Series

Though absent from most ingredient lists, air is a key component of successful baking. We’ll show you how to capture and use it to make ethereal meringue, crisp pâte à choux, and sky high soufflés.

Empanadas of Argentina

Instructor Jackie Apple shares her family recipes for traditional Argentinian empanadas. Roll, fill & fold your way to a fun and casual Sunday evening supper.

Breakfast All Day—Eggs

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Wednesdays) Series

Learning to cook with the versatile egg will lead you to countless tempting meals. Join us as we poach, fry, boil, bake, soufflé and scramble our way to egg mastery.

Breakfast All Day—Eggs

Part of the Learn to Cook—Fall 2023 (Thursdays) Series

Learning to cook with the versatile egg will lead you to countless tempting meals. Join us as we poach, fry, boil, bake, soufflé and scramble our way to egg mastery.

Layer Cake

Part of the Learn to Bake (Saturdays)—Fall 2023 Series

What better finale for our Learn to Bake series than a good old-fashioned layer cake? Learn to mix, bake, fill and frost for all of life’s special occasions.

Learn to Cook II - Fall 2023

Build your confidence in this 4-week continuation of our Learn to Cook series. We’ll tackle handmade pastas, bone up on fish and shellfish, concoct homemade condiments and spice mixes, and more! Did we mention the dinner party?

Pasta by Hand

Part of the Learn to Cook II - Fall 2023 Series

This segment of Learn to Cook II focuses on pasta. From hand cut farfalle to filled, folded tortellini, you will learn firsthand how simple and satisfying it is to make pasta at home.

Fall Macarons

Join Amisha Gurbani, creator of The Jam Lab and home baker extraordinaire, to make and decorate gorgeous fall macarons.

More Fish & Shellfish

Part of the Learn to Cook II - Fall 2023 Series

This class takes a deep dive into advanced seafood preparation, as we work with squid, various shellfish, and whole fish in an array of recipes.

Pantry Powerhouses

Part of the Learn to Cook II - Fall 2023 Series

Add nuance to your menus with homemade condiments, spice blends, and preserves. We’ll teach you to combine them with basic ingredients or leftovers for low-effort but memorable everyday meals.

Art of the Dinner Party

Part of the Learn to Cook II - Fall 2023 Series

It’s the Learn to Cook II series finale, and we’re throwing a dinner party! Learn to plan and host your own gatherings, as we cook a menu created by you and your classmates.