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Our cooking classes and events are fun, social events perfect for a date or a girls' night out! Our chefs provide you with all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to master delicious fare. We look forward to hosting you in our kitchen!
We offer private classes for groups of 8 - 12 people, too! Email Jill Means at jillmeans1@gmail.com for details.
Because we plan our class experience based on attendance, our classes are non-refundable. However, participants may send someone in their place if unable to attend.
Sunday Book Club!
This isn’t your ordinary book club but it is certainly Kitchen Collage’s take on one that is for sure. We pick out our favorite book each month and you get to learn how to make 2 to 3 recipes, plus a book to take home.
Demonstration + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 east Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Join Chef Katie Porter for a fall-inspired cooking class where she’ll demonstrate three delicious ways to prepare seasonal squash. Learn how to make a velvety Butternut Squash Soup, savory Italian Sausage and Vegetable Stuffed Carnival Squash, and perfectly Roasted Delicata Squash with Rosemary Balsamic. Whether you're a squash lover or new to cooking with this versatile vegetable, you’ll walk away with skills and recipes to impress at your next meal!
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust St., Des Moines, IA
Hands On and In Person!
Frosted sugar cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day. Angie will assist you in techniques to make adorable heart shaped cookies along with how to make royal icing in a variety of colors. Bring home a 1/2 dozen cookies and heart shaped cookie cutter.
Instructor: Angie Hidalgo
Demo + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
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Get ready to impress your Valentine—or indulge yourself—with two decadent chocolate desserts! Lana Shope from Pies and Pastries will be leading this demonstration-style class, sharing her secrets for creating show-stopping sweets.
Learn how to make:
Chocolate Caramel Tart: A rich, silky tart that combines the luxurious flavors of chocolate and caramel.
Blonde Brownie that Ate a Chocolate Brownie: A playful and irresistible dessert mashup.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this class will inspire your Valentine's Day creations!
Demo + Tasting + Book
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
This isn’t your ordinary book club but it is certainly Kitchen Collage’s take on one that is for sure.
This months cookbook pick is Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuk.
Lidey the rising star who learned to cook when she worked for Ina Garten, 100 recipes that are cook-pleasing and crowd-pleasing and written with the shopper, chopper, and dish-doer in mind.
Cooking in Real Life represents the golden middle ground that new and experienced home cooks crave: recipes that are inventive but not overly complicated, that use familiar ingredients but encourage us to do things a little bit differently. They are designed to be low-effort, practical, and high-reward. Lidey combines straight-forward delicious cooking with innovative, vegetable-forward recipes, inspired by bold flavors from near and far. Come to class and watch JIll make three of her favorite recipes from our new favorite cookbook.
Class taught by Jill Means
Demonstration + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
This authentic shredded beef barbacoa torta will hit the spot! This easy-to-make Mexican sandwich is perfect for feeding a crowd. It’s flavorful, hearty, and versatile—a great dish to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Barbacoa is a staple in Mexican cuisine and who better to show you how to make this amazing dish than Chef Nela Blanco.
Hands on + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Sharpen your knife skills with Clark Stone, our knife expert. He will teach classic cuts, fundamentals, mechanics, maintenance, and knife safety. If you want to take your cooking to the next level, we highly recommend this class. Don’t wait, it will sell out fast! Class participants will receive a paring knife that's valued at $30 .
Demonstration + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 east Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Join Chef Cherry Madole for an evening of culinary elegance as she demonstrates how to create timeless French classics. Learn the art of preparing rich and flavorful French Onion Soup, complete with perfectly caramelized onions and bubbling cheese, alongside a crisp, refreshing French salad. Each dish will be thoughtfully paired with wines to elevate your dining experience. This class is perfect for anyone who loves French cuisine and wants to learn professional tips for bringing these classics to life in their own kitchen. Don't miss this chance to savor and learn!
Reserve your spot now for this culinary date night!
Demo + Tasting
Location: Kitchen Collage
Discover the secrets to making Enchiladas Suiza, a rich and creamy classic that combines tender chicken, tangy tomatillo sauce, and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. You’ll learn how to make:
Tomatillo Sauce: A bright and tangy green sauce made from roasted tomatillos, garlic, and cilantro.
Perfectly Assembled Enchiladas: Learn tips for rolling and baking enchiladas to perfection.
Creamy Toppings: The finishing touch of cream and cheese that gives this dish its signature “Suiza” style.
This class offers more than just a recipe; it’s a celebration of how food connects us to our roots and traditions. Come hungry to learn and leave inspired to share these flavors with family and friends!
Class taught by Chef Nela Blanco.