Chez Cherie offers cooking classes, corporate Culinary Team Building programs and Private Cooking Parties in the foothills of La Canada, and serves businesses in Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and the greater Los Angeles area. Take a cooking class and learn to love food!
Summer produce abounds, so let's use it to its best advantage! Tomatoes, fennel, all kinds of herbs and greens will star in this homage to growing things. (Not strictly vegetarian, but with “tendencies.” Not all low-fat, but leaning toward the healthy side!).
Light meal included.
These have become some of our most popular classes, featuring the best of what Trader Joe’s is currently offering. The recipes change each time, so if you have previously attended a TJ’s class, think about coming back to see what’s new and great in this great place to shop! Light meal included. And did we mention that we have a new Trader Joe's Cookbook coming out soon?
Who doesn't love pasta? There is something so amazing about turning flour and eggs into silky smooth dough—if you've never made your own, you really should try it. The whole process is easy, and very therapeutic! We will make and roll some dough, play around with shapes and fillings, and just have fun with pasta-bilities! Light meal included.
All new recipes! This “small plate” trend just keeps growing, along with the trendy Spanish cuisine that inspired it. Tapas are appetizers, noshes and nibbles, with a Latin kick. Come learn how to put together a tapas party that will have your guests shouting “Olé!” Light meal included.
Our goal for the weeknight meals classes is to make them do-able in the time it would take you to decide where to get take-out, go get it and unpack it. The dishes are simple but tasty, and we include many suggestions on how to combine the recipes, or "switch them up" to take advantage of last night's leftovers, or tomorrow's sale on shrimp. Light meal included.
These have become some of our most popular classes, featuring the best of what Trader Joe's is currently offering. The recipes change each time, so if you have previously attended a TJ's class, think about coming back to see what's new and great in this great place to shop! Light meal included. And did we mention that we have a new Trader Joe's Cookbook coming out in a few weeks?
I think this is my favorite time of year, and the flavors are so rich and deep. We're testing recipes now for a delicious offering of the best of the season. Light meal included.
This Fall join us for an exclusive Culinary Barge Cruise in Provence!
Board the beautiful Le Phenicien in Avignon, and we'll spend seven days
exploring Provence and dining on some of the best food and wines on
earth. Then we're off to Paris
for three nights in one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in
the world. We're limited to 16 passengers; this cruise sold out quickly.
OK-- this isn't a class, but we're very excited nonetheless! This follow-up to the popular I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook is packed with recipes and plans for more than 25 celebrations. Mouth-watering recipes, do-ahead tips, and drinks ideas, as well as suggestions for "no prep required" party menus make this an indispensable entertaining guide. From the spicy Margarita Shrimp for a Mexican fiesta to the creamy Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce for Thanksgiving, The I Love Trader Joe’s Party Cookbook gives readers good reasons to look for excuses to celebrate.
Whether you are a pro at turkey-and-trimmings, or you've been tapped for first time bird duty, come join us for a pre-feast feast, as we provide some flourishes on old favorites. Stuffing? Of course. Cranberry sauce? You bet. Potatoes? Probably both kinds... after all, it's Thanksgiving! Light meal included.
We've had a tamale class every year we've been teaching, and they are always so much fun. Students tell us that they have gone on to host terrific tamale parties of their own, which makes us so proud. Come get your hands in the masa, and learn how to spread, fill and fold some delicious packages of goodness of your own.
We've had a tamale class every year we've been teaching, and they are always so much fun. Students tell us that they have gone on to host terrific tamale parties of their own, which makes us so proud. Come get your hands in the masa, and learn how to spread, fill and fold some delicious packages of goodness of your own.
Special event! We’ve talked and talked about these fabulous places, so enough talk, Let’s Go! And why not go in style? We’ll meet at Chez Cherie for an appetizer and drink, then be picked up by our Cadillac Escalade Limousine (stocked with more snack and drink on the way, of course) and whisked away to Penzey's Spices, where an amazing array of spices awaits. Their products are truly fabulous, and make great gifts, so make a long list of what you need! Once our spice racks are restocked, we’ll be back on the road to Surfas Chef's Paradise. They call it a Chef’s Paradise, and they aren’t kidding! Cheeses, chocolates, pastas, vinegars, baking items, and so many things you never knew you needed (but you DO!). Perfect gifts for the foodies in your life. By this time, we will have worked up quite an appetite from shopping, so we’ll lunch with wine on the patio at Surfas, and then board our carriage back to La Canada.
The idea with this class is simple: Wow the guests, without burning yourself out with the preparation. This menu is both flavorful and do-able. Details to follow. Light meal included.
Have you ever drooled over the gorgeous, log-shaped holiday cakes in the pastry shop window? The ones with the marzipan holly leaves and meringue mushrooms? Have you ever priced those beauties? Ouch! We will guide you through the steps to bake the cake, fill and roll it, and then set you loose to decorate your own masterpiece to take home. As a bonus, we'll show you how to make our "cheater's Croquembouche"—a show-stopper on an dessert buffet. Class size is very limited.
Special event!Stop byChez Cherie any time between 5pm and 8pm to pick up a copy of Cherie's just-released book: The I Love Trader Joe's Party Cookbook and have it signed. Or, if you already purchased your copy elsewhere, bring it by and get it signed! Or, just come say "hi" and have a little wine.
This is the follow-on cookbook to the very successful The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbookand it's the perfect gift for the foodie in your life, particularly when it's personalized to your recipient by the author!We will be sampling some of our favorite wines from Trader Joe's. We'll even have some appetizers to pair with the wine. This event is free!
We are thrilled that you all are so excited about these classes. We love doing them, and “our Joe’s” are so generous with their time, tips and suggestions. So come see what’s new and cool at TJ’s, and even better, what you can do with it!
Rainy days are meant for steaming up the windows with a fragrant, simmering soup or stew. Stick-to-your-ribs food is the focus of this class, where we will braise, simmer and slow-cook up some great meals for family and friends.
Whether you traveled to Provence with us this fall, or dream of such a trip, come taste some of the wonderful flavors of the south of France. Fennel, rosemary, olives and more sunny flavors of the region make the cuisine distinctively vibrant and memorable. Light meal included. $70.
Five-part, Wednesday evening series. Students of all levels of cooking ability are welcome to enroll, whether to learn new concepts, or brush up on methods they've used for years. We’ll cover the basics of Knife Skills, Measuring, Mise en Place, Grilling, Broiling, Sautéing, Roasting, Braising, Vegetables and Grains, and Baking.
Classes may be taken individually.
First in a five-part Wednesday evening series;
some classes may be taken individually. Students of all levels of cooking ability are welcome to enroll, whether to learn new concepts, or brush up on methods they've used for years. In the Knife Skills class, we will discuss selecting, storage, care and use of knives. A good knife is by far the most important tool in the cook's arsenal. We’ll cover other essential kitchen equipment as well. A portion of this class will be hands-on, to make sure that students have a feel for the techniques discussed in class.
The verb “souffler” means “to breathe, to blow, to whisper.” The secrets of ethereal souffles will be reveals as you wield a whisk to achieve a glorious, light and luscious soufflé or two.
Second in a five-part Wednesday evening series; some classes may be taken individually. Direct heat cooking methods include grilling, broiling and sautéing. We will explore what foods respond best to these methods, and how to utilize each technique. Pan sauces will be discussed, as they relate to sautéing. Light meal included.
Always a popular favorite, our Trader Joe’s classes focus on what’s new, flavorful and fabulous at our favorite place to shop. We hope to have a ‘Joe’from the company to give us some inside scoop on how they find their great stuff, and why some of our favorites disappear off the shelves. Then we will make some terrific dishes with great TJ’s products. Light meal included.
Third in a five-part Wednesday evening series; classes may be taken individually. In this class we will cover baking, roasting and braising. These gentler techniques are suited to certain foods, and we will review when each is best used. Light meal included.
Special event! We started these Valentine events a few years ago, and were blown away by the popularity of the idea. Apparently we are all “over” the over-priced, underwhelming restaurant meals on these special evenings. Why go out to a restaurant when the food is the worst and prices are the highest? Share the evening with someone special in an imaginative way in our kitchen, as we create a delicious and possibly aphrodisical meal on one of the sweetest nights of the year. Meal is included. You bring the wine, we’ll supply the wine glasses, candles, and aprons!
Special event! We started these Valentine events a few years ago, and were blown away by the popularity of the idea. Apparently we are all “over” the over-priced, underwhelming restaurant meals on these special evenings. Why go out to a restaurant when the food is the worst and prices are the highest? Share the evening with someone special in an imaginative way in our kitchen, as we create a delicious and possibly aphrodisical meal on one of the sweetest nights of the year. Meal is included. You bring the wine, we’ll supply the wine glasses, candles, and aprons!
$170.00
Romantic Dinner for Two, Hands-On, 2/14 6:30 pm Special event! We started these Valentine events a few years ago, and were blown away by the popularity of the idea. Apparently we are all “over” the over-priced, underwhelming restaurant meals on these special evenings. Why go out to a restaurant when the food is the worst and prices are the highest? Share the evening with someone special in an imaginative way in our kitchen, as we create a delicious and possibly aphrodisical meal on one of the sweetest nights of the year. Meal is included. You bring the wine, we’ll supply the wine glasses, candles, and aprons!
Fourth in a five-part Wednesday evening series; classes may be taken individually. In the Vegetables and Grains class we will teach different techniques for preparing these foods, and how to complement the flavor of each food with the cooking technique. Couscous, bulgar and rice are some of the grains cooked and tasted in class, and seasonal vegetables will be demonstrated with various cooking methods. Light meal included.
$65.00
Soup and Breads, 2/22 6:30 pm What's a better meal on a rainy evening? To me, there is something so satisfying about steaming up the windows with a simmering pot of aromatic broth--and the aroma of yeasty goodness is hard to beat. We'll demonstrate a bevy of broths and hearty soups, with a breadmaking primer thrown in for good measure---and good eating. Light meal included.
Last in our five-part Wednesday evening series; classes may be taken individually. Baking Basics will touch on principles of sweet and savory baking, including pie crust, basic cakes and more. Light meal included.
$65.00
Chez Cherie
1401 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Fltrdg, California, 91011, US
Phone: 818-952-7217 cherie@chezcherie.com
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