Back from popular demand, we will be lining up 5 cooking classes again this year. Please watch this space for newly updated cooking class schedule!

All cooking classes will be held between 6pm to 9pm at the Garratt Wellness Centre. [See Map]

Register for Cooking Classes by clicking the links for each class below or CALL 604.279.5599 to register!

To raise funds for the Front Porch Project, we are charging a small fee of $15 per cooking class per person. All proceeds from cooking classes go towards the running of the Front Porch Project.

Sponsoring a cooking class: You can help raise funds for the Front Porch Program as well as help families learn to cook by sponsoring a cooking class. $500 will pay for one cooking class. If you’d like to sponsor a cooking class, please contact Catherine Butler at cabulter@opentrain.com.

Mon. Feb 25, 2013 (6pm – 9pm):

Chef Shane Lamb
(American Grille)

Learn to cook these dishes and create a mouth-watery family meal!
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Pan Seared BC Salmon
Charred Asparagus
Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Cilantro Oil

[Click here to learn more about Chef Lamb]

[Click here to register for this class]

Tues. Feb 26, 2013 (6pm – 9pm):

Stephanie Yuen
(Writer with blogs – Food, Travel & Recipes, TV and radio personaity, Author of East Meets West – Traditional and Contemporary Asian Recipes from Acclaimed Vancouver Restaurants)

A Healthy and Delicious Chinese Family Meal

• Tofu Pockets Stuffed with Ground Pork and Fish Paste On Seasonal Greens
• Braised Shiitaki Mushrooms on Green
• Wok-fried Spicy Chicken & Asian Egg Plants
• Squash & Coconut Cream Dessert Soup for dessert

[Click here to learn more about Stephanie Yuen]

[Click here to register for this class]

Thurs. Feb 28, 2013 (6pm – 9pm):

Chef Nathan Tymchuk
(from the Richmond Boathouse)

• Caprese salad – Hand-made mozzarella “In class”, Rustic tomato caprese salad, served with fresh picked basil and an olive oil drizzle, with sweet rosemary, balsamic reduction.
• Tiger prawns – Pan seared tiger prawns tossed in a roasted garlic and herb butter sauce served on a bed of jasmine rice.
• West coast salmon – Oven-roasted salmon on a bed fresh herbs, baked lemon with white wine. Served with a chickpea quinoa.

[Click here to register for this class]

Fri. March 1, 2013 (6pm – 9pm):

Chef Ian Lai
(from Urban Agriculture Consulting)

[Click here to learn more about Chef Ian Lai]

[Click here to register for this class]

Sat. March 2, 2013 (9am – 12pm):

Chef David Illner
(from Moxie’s Richmond)

Healthy Cooking at Home

• Flat bread pizza – using fresh local ingredients and it is a healthier option and fun and
  easy to make at home.
• Pannini sandwich
• Proper homemade mac and 3 cheese
• Spaghetti Vongle – a easy classic Italian pasta dish consisting of fresh clams, lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs.
• Also learn about knife cuts, proper kitchen safety and basic cooking methods.

[Click here to learn more about Chef Illner]

[Click here to register for this class]