DLM Culinary Center

DLM Washington Square

Hands-on fun meets sweet treats in this cookies class with Chef Mary Cooney. Bake a variety of delicious cookies, including White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Orange Almond Biscotti, Baci di Dama (hazelnut kisses), and Chocolate Ricotta Cookies with Icing. Each student will take home a box of assorted cookies, making it the perfect class for learning techniques, enjoying treats, and sharing homemade sweets with family and friends.

DLM Washington Square

Experience a hands-on family night with Chef Mary Cooney, designed for 12 couples to cook, learn, and enjoy a delicious meal together. Prepare hearty Baked Ziti with Meat, bake One-Hour Garlic Herb Rolls, and toss a crisp Romaine Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing. Finish the evening with rich Chocolate Sheet Cake topped with Italian Buttercream Icing. Step-by-step guidance ensures a fun and memorable culinary experience for the whole family.

DLM Washington Square

In this authentic regional supper club, you’ll embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Venezuelan cuisine. Together with native Venezuelan Carla Cooney and Chef Mary Cooney, you’ll learn the art of preparing Carne Mechada—slow-cooked shredded beef simmered with peppers and onions. You’ll also craft authentic Arepas, the beloved cornmeal pockets that can be filled and enjoyed in endless ways. Enjoy sides of creamy Black Beans, fluffy Rice, and golden Fried Plantains for the ultimate comfort plate. To finish on a sweet note, you’ll indulge in Venezuelan Tres Leches Cake, rich, moist, and decadent. This class is designed to be both educational and fun, making it the perfect evening to cook, connect, and share in the joy of authentic Venezuelan flavors.

DLM Washington Square

Hands-on baking meets gluten-free indulgence in this class with Chef Mary Cooney. Learn to make a variety of cookies, including chewy Ricciarelli Almond Cookies, zesty Italian Lemon Thins, Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies, and delicate Florentine Cookies Drizzled with Chocolate. Each student will take home a box of assorted cookies, making it a fun and delicious way to expand your gluten-free baking skills.

DLM Washington Square

Learn the art of fresh pasta in this hands-on class with Chef Mary Cooney. Students will craft tender Ricotta Cavatelli from scratch and pair them with two delicious sauces: a savory Wild Mushroom Sauce and a rich Tuscan Cream Sauce with Sausage. The evening includes a Crisp Salad and creamy Ice Cream, making it a complete, flavorful meal while providing step-by-step techniques to recreate these dishes at home.