Upcoming SERIES cooking classes!

Looking for a complete cooking course?

Our series cooking classes provide the perfect opportunity to learn precise culinary skills in a variety of disciplines. You'll log hours of practice with a pro chef practicing your skills and creating delicious dishes from scratch!

Mastering Italian Cuisine
5-class series begins Sept. 21, $325

STARTS NEXT WEEK - 5 SEATS AVAILABLE

In this 5-class series professional chef Brad Spates will teach you the ins and outs of Italian cooking including handmade pastas, sauces from scratch,perfectly meats and seafoods, and sinfully sweet desserts.

French Cooking Workshop
6-class series begins Oct. 4, $365

Explore the world of French cuisine inspired by recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. You'll get hours of practice in basics like knife skills, classic cooking methods, product identification, seasoning, proper use of herbs, and of course - extensive practice of traditional French techniques and plating principles!

Complete Thanksgiving Meal Workshop
3-class series begins Oct. 10, $195

In a Thanksgiving rut? Having the BIG MEAL at your home for the first time? Take the stress out of the holidays with our complete course in all things Thanksgiving. You'll learn to create dishes that will dazzle your guests, plus tips on make ahead dishes, timing your meal, affordable wine pairings, and more.

Baking Boot Camp
4-class series begins Oct. 17, $225

Get schooled in baking basics with award-winning professional pastry chef Brad Spates in this hands-on, intensive, 4-session series! By the end of the series you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle just about any recipe - from a simple, rustic homemade bread to a rich, sophisticated French pastry!

Hurricane ruin your weekend plans? Try a SWEET escape!

Can't get out of town for the long weekend? You can still enjoy a night of friends, food, wine and fun at our BFF Night - SWEET ESCAPE on Saturday night!

During the class you and your friends will nosh on delicious, decadent dessert dishes paired with a tasting flight of wines. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy as Brad demonstrates each dessert, explains how he made each dish, ways you can recreate a version of it at home - plus he'll answer your questions about cooking, food, wine, and more.

A fun night out for friends who love food, with a fantastic menu featuring Chef Brad's signature Molleux au Chocolat (read: MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE!).

7-9pm; $39 per person includes demo, desserts, and wine tasting flight.

MENU

Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Triple Spice and Vanilla Bean Caramel

Molleux Au Chocolat with Double Whipped Creme Anglaise and Sparkling Raspberries

Brie and Bleu Cheese Sweet Mousse with Sweet Braised Cherries

Can't make it Saturday? We've got two hands-on cooking sessions this Labor Day!

A Day at the Beach - beach inspired eats for families

Tailgating with a Twist - adult grilling class; you'll learn how to make gourmet versions of your football party faves

More food and fun for friends next weekend in our BURGERS & BEERS class with Chef Spates:

In this session our pro chef will create three gourmet, handmade burgers, then serve them with his favorite paired brews. He'll also discuss how to make fantastic and flavorful burgers at home: tricks of the trade, tips for buying the best ingredients, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 11 from 7-9pm; $49 per person includes demo, 3 gourmet courses, and beer pairings.

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Herbed Burgers with Arugula and Olive Tapenade

Chili Lamb Burgers with Apple Slaw

Turkey Burgers with Fried Onions and Chipotle Ketchup

Labor Day Cooking Classes

Still looking for something fun to do this Labor Day? You don't have to leave Loudoun to enjoy a fun afternoon filled with family, friends, and good food.

Family Class - A Day at the Beach (Ages 7-12)

Monday, Sept. 6; 11am-1pm
$49 per child, parents eat free

If you can't make it to the beach for the long weekend you can still enjoy beach-inspired eats with the family in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Katie!

During the session the whole family will work together to create a yummy menu of tasty summer foods.

MENU

Green Apple Cloeslaw

Oven "Fried" Chicken with Homemade BBQ Dipping Sauce

Cheesy Herb Cornbread Bites

Light and Sweet Lemon Lime Bars

Adult Class - Tailgating with a Twist

Monday, Sept. 6; 2-4pm
$59 per person
FANTASTIC MENU!

In this session you'll work with our professional chef to create gourmet versions of your tailgating favorites. The perfect way to celebrate the start of the season!

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Gourmet Nachos with Aged Cheddar and Fontina with Heirloom Habanero Salsa

Grilled and Chilled Flank Steak Sliders with Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze

Brie and White Chocolate Swirled Brownies

SUMMER SALE! Cooking classes for Kids

END OF SUMMER SALE!

MORNING CLASSES FOR KIDS - ALL AGES ONLY $25!

The school year is just a few weeks away, but there's still time to get in the kitchen this summer. In our hands-on cooking classes young chefs will learn essential culinary skills from a professional chef! They'll practice their new techniques whil

e they whip up fun and tasty treats with Chef Katie.

Click on the links below to view full class details and to register online.

All classes are $25 per child.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24

Back to School Lunchbox Favorites (Young Chefs ages 9 & up)

10am-12pm

In this delicious and nutritious cooking class we will create three recipes that put a new twist on some classic lunchbox favorites!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Mangia Italiano! (Young Chefs ages 9 & up)

9am-11:30am

Explore a whole new world of cuisine! In this class you'll learn essential culinary concepts and techniques like knife skills, how to work with spices, how to combine flavors and ingredients, and more - all while creating a delicious menu of Italian favorites!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

Batter Up Baseball Foods! (Big Kids ages 6-8)

10am-12pm

Join us for a fun and educational session of cooking, eating, and learning! In this class big kids will practice their skills with chef Katie and make tasty ball park favorites.

Can't make it in the morning?

We have a few seats left in our afternoon sessions for ages 9 & up.

Kids will learn new skills each day, and create a different sports-themed menu in each class. Sessions are 2.5 hours long and cost $59 per child. Click on the link to view menu details and register online.

TUESDAY: Tailgating Treats

WEDNESDAY: Ball Game Favorites

THURSDAY: Soccer Party

FRIDAY: Supercharged Energy Foods

If you have any questions feel free to contact us by phone at (703) 433.1909 or via email at info (at) cookologyonline.com

Last camps of the summer and NEW single session classes for kids!

Kids have been whisking, sauteing, and baking up delicious gourmet dishes all summer long in our cooking camps with Chef Katie!

Only two camps left, reserve your child's seat by clicking the links below.

Boot Camp for Young Chefs

5 Day camp starts Monday, August 16

9-11:30am, Ages 9+; $250

ONLY 4 SEATS AVAILABLE!

Batter Up Sports Fans Cooking Camp

5 Day camp starts Monday, August 23

1-3:30pm, Ages 9+; $299

***SPECIAL EVENING SERIES FOR TEENS & TWEENS!!!***

STARTS TUESDAY!

Tweens & Teens Tuesday Night Food Fight!

3 class series begins Tuesday, August 17

$120 per child

Join us for 3 nights of food, fun, and delicious competition!

In this three part series, your child will be given the skills necessary to go up against his or her peers in an all-out food battle! Each child will be able to use their creativity to come up with dishes that fit the night's theme, and use several featured ingredients.

Night One: Lotsa Pasta

Kids will flip a coin to decide the type of pasta their team will use, then work as a team to come up with a dish using at least three vegetables, a cheese, and a type of prepared sauce.

Night Two: Sweet and Treats

Young chefs will be given multiple recipes for different basic desserts (cookies, brownies, cupcakes, whipped cream, icing, blondies, etc.). From there, their team will decide which recipes they want to make to create a fully-loaded dessert using at least one fruit or natural sweetener, nuts or chocolate, and a spice from the rack.

Night Three: Pizza Night

For the final challenge, each child will battle on his or her own to create the ultimate pizza. We'll teach the kids how to roll out the dough, then they will have access to tons of different sauces, cheeses, and toppings to fuel their awesome creations.

Class will meet from 4:30pm-6:00pm on August 17th, 24th, 31st. This class is for ages 12-16.

Single sessions are available for $45 per child. Call 703.433.1909 to inquire.

NEW SINGLE SESSION CLASSES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

Mommy & Me - Pizza Party (Ages 3+)

Monday August 23, 11am-12pm

$25 per child, adults free

In this hands-on cooking class your little chef will roll, sauce, cheese and top two different kinds of delicious homemade pizza; one savory, the other a chocolate chip cookie pizza pie!

Big Kids - Back to School Lunchbox Favorites (Ages 6-8)

Tuesday August 24, 10am-12pm; $35

In this delicious and nutritious cooking class we will create three recipes that put a new twist on some classic lunchbox favorites!

Young Chefs - Mangia Italiano (Ages 9+)

Wednesday August 25, 9-11:30am; $45

In this class young chefs will learn essential culinary concepts and techniques like knife skills, how to work with spices, how to combine flavors and ingredients, sauteing, roasting, blanching, baking, and MUCH MORE!

Big Kids - Batter Up Baseball Foods (Ages 6-8)

Thursday August 26, 10am-12pm; $35

Kids will love this educational day of cooking, eating, and learning, making tasty ballpark treats!

Sip sangria and indulge in incredible Italian wines!

Sip in some summer with our upcoming WINE EDU classes.

Summer Sangrias with Mary Watson

TOMORROW NIGHT! 7:30-9pm

Nothing says summer like a refreshing glass of sangria!

In this class you'll taste different kinds of sangria from Mary's "SANGRIA BAR", plus learn how to easily make it at home. You'll also learn the basics of pairing food with sangria from Mary with small plates created by professional chef Brad Spates.

Want to get on the list for August's EXCLUSIVE wine tasting event with Mary? E-MAIL US!

Cooking with Wine

Saturday, August 14th from 7-9pm

Raise a glass to great food and wine!

Join Cookology and Il Pioppo for a special cooking class devoted to the art of cooking with fine wine. In this 2-hour session you'll learn to make 3 gourmet courses, each using a perfectly paired selection of Italian wine.

Italian Wine Tasting: Organic & Biodynamic Wines

Friday, August 20th from 7:30-9pm

Join us for a special tasting session of phenomenal Italian wines!

Italian wine specialist Bridget Sasso of Il Pioppo will lead you through an engaging tasting of Italy's best wines.

Bridget works exclusively with small, family owned vineyards with limited production. Her requirement in the selections is that the owners of the property touch their land each day. Each producer is an organic, biodynamic or conventional grower. Nothing unnatural touches their earth or their plants. In addition to the tasting Bridget will share stories about the families and their vineyards, and how they make their wine. A truly unique tasting experience.

$45 includes instruction, wine tasting, plus paired hors d’oeurves prepared by our professional chefs.

Bridget and Chef Brad at last month's tasting.

Brad prepared a Three Cheese Ravioli with Lamb Sausage Ragu, a Chilled and Grilled Hangar Steak with Arugula and Beef Butter, and a Seared Tuna and Heirloom Tomato Salad.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: Wine & Herbs with Mary Watson! Mary worked extensively with wine and herbs using plants from her garden at Landsdowne Resort.

What's in Chef Katie's Fridge?

Chef Katie is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, where she earned degrees in both Culinary Arts and Nutrition Sciences. Growing up Katie always loved to cook, but it wasn't until she took a nutrition course in college that she considered making food her life. A self-proclaimed health-food junkie, her goal is to get kids excited about cooking and to show them that healthy food is as fun to learn about as it is to eat!

Take a look inside her fridge as she shares a few of her tips on quick, easy, and healthy meals and snacks.

I typically keep fresh fruit like grapes, berries, and apples on hand all the
time. I usually have boxes of lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes in the veggie drawer to throw together salads. Every week I buy hummus, tzatziki, or fresh cheese. I really liked Manchego, Dubliner, and St. Andre triple creme brie. I'll eat these as a snack along with Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

I also always have skim milk, Greek yogurt, and coffee. I only drink iced coffee, so I make a big pot at the beginning of the week and keep it in a pitcher in the fridge to make a to-go cup every morning- it saves me about $20 a week on Starbucks! (GREAT TIP!)

Also: pesto, lemons, and something chocolate!

For quick and easy meals I like to make a big pot of brown rice and throw together a lentil soup with pre-cooked lentils, a bell pepper, an onion, a box of chicken stock, and some cumin, salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes and garlic (all cooked together in one pot).

For a quick pasta salad I'll make orzo then toss in cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, chopped red onion, and chopped cucumbers.

Another easy, healthy meal is chicken paillards over salad: I buy the thinly sliced chicken breast packs (raw), bread them with egg white and seasoned panko bread crumbs and saute them in olive oil on the stove. Serve the warm chicken over mixed greens tossed with sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, goat cheese, and segments of fresh orange and drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; its really yummy!

Katie teaches our kids classes and cooking camps. For a list of upcoming sessions visit our website.