Couples' Class

The time is perfect for this luxurious, yet cozy menu from Mary Cooney. We’re settling into the winter season and welcoming the food that makes it such an invitingly tranquil time of year. For a delightful warm-up, we’ll start with silky Cauliflower Soup. You’ll enjoy “the mother of all stews”, Beef Bourguignon, a rich, dark, braised stew with tender beef and a deeply flavored sauce. We’ll plate it with Mary’s creamy Oven-Baked Polenta and crisp, bright Green Beans With Shallot. We’ll finish with a decadent Chocolate Pot de Crème With Raspberries and Freshly Whipped Sweet Cream. This menu will be paired with wine.

Join Mary Cooney as she demonstrates three very different, but equally scrumptious stews for satisfying our deep-winter cravings. You'll savor classic slow-simmered Beef Stew ladled over creamy, butter-rich Mashed Potatoes. And, who doesn't love homestyle Chicken and Dumplings? This version will be made with rich homemade chicken broth, and light and airy Dumplings. Lastly, discover a new winter favorite, Pork Stew—succulent pork is braised creating a rich both with aromatic fennel, sweet prunes, with a sophisticated touch of brandy. This menu will be paired with wine.

Mary Cooney will help you create an ultimate party spread for the big game with this all-star lineup of craveable appetizer favorites. Creamy White Queso Dip served with crisp Tortilla Chips, and spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings with a side of homemade tangy Blue Cheese Dressing and garnished with crispy Celery and Carrot Sticks are party staples! Mary's Seven-Layer Taco Dip, loaded with the Mexican flavors we love, and savory Stromboli, filled with cheese, salami, peppers, onions, and mushrooms, will round out this crowd-pleasing variety. For a touchdown finish, Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache will make this your best party lineup ever! This menu will be paired with your choice of wine or beer.

Join Mary Cooney tonight and chase away winter's chill with these comforting pots of soup. Just add a slice of DLM Artisan Baguette and dinner is done! Homemade golden Chicken Stock is the base for Chicken Pastina Soup with tender Mortadella-Chicken Meatballs and delicate Parmesan Cheese Balls. Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a blend of fresh Broccoli, Sharp Cheddar, and Cream, resulting in a velvety consistency. Cannellini Bean Soup starts with a flavorful soffritto base of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Buttery-smooth beans are puréed to create a creamy consistency, and fresh rosemary adds a deliciously earthy flavor. This menu will be paired with wine.

Couples' Class

Enjoy this afternoon with an Italian-inspired menu perfect for sharing with that special someone. An elegant appetizer of delicate Puff Pastry Tartlets topped with sautéed Cremini Mushrooms and Mascarpone Cheese is a decadent starter. A stunning winter salad combines marinated sweet Roasted Beets, bright Oranges, tangy Feta, crisp Red Onion, and toasted Walnuts atop delicate Mixed Greens. Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with a rich Marsala Wine Sauce will be plated with Browned Butter Roasted Cauliflower. We’ll finish with the amazing combination of Chocolate and Almond in an Upside-Down Cake. This menu will be paired with wine.

Join Mary Cooney for a lovely evening of timeless European flavors perfect for a night out with a friend. You'll enjoy fine dining from appetizer through dessert beginning with Prosciutto Bites—tender pizza dough wrapped in paper-thin prosciutto, brushed with Vera Jane's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, and finished with cracked black pepper and aged Parmesan cheese. The rustic comfort of Tuscan Kale and Potato Soup will be followed by succulent Provençal Chicken Thighs in a rich White Wine Sauce, and served over creamy Polenta. Elegant Strawberry Panna Cotta is topped with Balsamic-Kissed Strawberries for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This menu will be paired with wine.

Family Night Participation Class

Learning to make something as simple as Flour Tortillas can make all the difference in the outcome of the dish, and also makes for a fun family project. Join Mary Cooney in the kitchen to create scratch-made Flour Tortillas for Grilled Chicken Street Tacos with accompanying sides to make this a taco fiesta! We’ll brighten up Mexican Crema with fragrant Lime Juice, and make creamy Guacamole for an amazing result. For a sweet finish, we’ll create a classic classic Tres Leches Cake—delicate sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture, and crowned with a cloud of whipped cream and berries. Registration is for two people.

Participation Class

You’ll master the traditional technique for making and shaping fresh pasta into little shells for creating Cavatelli (meaning “little hollows” in Italian). Two sauce recipes will give you options for totally different taste profiles. Mary Cooney will walk you through her incredible Bolognese Sauce—a  slow-simmered, hearty ragù for getting trapped in the little shells. A delightfully delicate Browned Butter Sauce is brightened with fresh lemon and aromatic sage for tossing with al dente Cavatelli. This menu will be complete with an Italian Salad and Gelato.

Couples’ Class

We’re welcoming spring with the bright flavors and ingredients of the season! Mary Cooney will prepare succulent Shrimp with an olive oil, garlic, and herbs marinade, grill it for a smokey char, and serve it with a creamy, citrusy Aioli Sauce. Spring Baby Spinach Salad will be dressed in a Lemon Vinaigrette and sprinkled with Parmesan Crisps. Pasta is cooked to al dente, combined with fresh Spring Vegetables, and tossed in a Butter-Basil-Lemon Sauce. We'll serve it alongside Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts stuffed with a creamy Boursin Cheese Filling and baked to perfection. Dessert is a heavenly Lemon-Drenched Cream Cake. This menu will be paired with wine.

Fresh Pasta: Participation Class

Immerse yourself in the art of mastering handmade pasta. Mary Cooney will walk you through the technique for shaping Cappelletti, "little hats" pasta, fill it with a heavenly Three-Cheese Mixture, and dress it in a velvety Tomato Cream Sauce. You'll make pasta sheets for Lasagna and create an altogether new taste sensation. A savory mixture of Sautéed Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, and Mascarpone Cheese is layered with lasagna noodles for a luxurious result. This menu will be complete with an Italian Salad, Gelato, and Cookies. This menu will be paired with wine.