Cooking
Bbq and Smoking Techniques
Chef Tyler will teach great BBQ and Smoking Techniques in this hands-on class. Learn how to BBQ a variety of meats and vegetables; learn when to use sauces or rubs; learn when to saute and when to baste; and learn the different wood selections for smoking. A supply list will be provided before class. Fee $29
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*34 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | Th | 03/29/2012 | 7:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-246-1499 |
Cooking Methods and Food Safety
Learn about the different cooking methods and food safety in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Tyler will discuss different cooking methods, cooking temperatures, bacteria, cooking safety and food safety. You will get to make a quick dish to take home! Fee $29
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*30 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | M | 02/20/2012 | 7:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-246-1499 |
Fermented Foods for the Taste and Health
Curious about cultured or fermented foods? Explore the world of tasty fermented and cultured foods, such as fermented pickles, tofu, non-traditional cheeses, and assorted beverages. Also learn about the history, chemistry, health benefits of making and consuming fermented and cultured foods, as well as how to make them. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Class meets Feb. 13, 20 and 27. Chef Jillian Mahl. Fee $59
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*03 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 02/13/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
3 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Fine Dining Tips and Techniques
What is the difference between the food courses at a fine dining experience? Chef Tyler will teach you how to create a multi-course meal, set a stunning table, choose different beverage selections and present food in a formal atmosphere. You will also receive recipes appropriate for fine dining and make a dish to take home and share. Fee $29
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*31 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | T | 03/13/2012 | 7:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-246-1499 |
Hands-On Bread Making
Learn to make delicious, healthy bread the old fashioned way. Learn the history of bread making and basic techniques of bread making. You will make a basic loaf, a sourdough loaf with a starter, a French baguette, and no-knead bread. You will also make a gluten free bread. After each class you will have a loaf to take home and bake! A $10.00 supply fee will be paid to the instructor and will include everything you need for all four classes. Fee $69
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*60 - CS12 | Shenandoah | M | 03/05/2012 | 6:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
4 sessions | Call 712-246-1499 |
Kitchen Economy: Get the Most From Your Food Budget
The concepts and ideas necessary to get the most bang for your buck from grocery shopping, to meal planning, to actual cooking. Plus ideas for saving money in your purchases, your preparation, and consumption. Chef Jillian Mahl is a classically trained chef, educated at The French Culinary Institute (New York City) under some of the finest instructors in the world. She also has experience working in several of Manhattan's best kitchens. She turned to the vast world of plant-based cooking both for the health benefits and for the professional challenge. She loves to experiment with new ideas, techniques, and ingredients. She also loves to hear feedback and questions from her students and diners. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Fee $19
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*05 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 03/12/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Make Ahead Dinners and Meal Planning
Chef Tyler will demonstrate how to make a nutritious weekly menu, create a shopping list within your budget and make your meals ahead for an entire week. You will receive a variety of recipes and make some meals to take home. A required supply list will be provided before class. Fee $29
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*33 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | M | 03/26/2012 | 7:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-246-1499 |
Non-Traditional Baking
For the health conscious baker who doesn't want to sacrifice taste, but also does not wish to consume refined carbohydrates or excessive amounts of fat. Learn basic baking chemistry, get introduced to some non-traditional ingredients, learn about recipe adaptation, ingredient substitution, baking ratios and techniques. No prior baking experience necessary. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Class meets April 16, 23, 30 and May 7. Chef Jillian Mahl. Fee $69
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*07 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 04/16/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
4 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Party Food and Hor D' Oeuvres
Just in time for your special occasion! Learn how to set up for your graduation or other special occasion, how to prepare a popular and unique menu, how to make delicious foods ahead of time, and how to present and garnish your table, Chef Tyler will help you get a professional look for your next special occasion while you make some great foods to sample and share. Fee $29
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*35 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | Th | 04/12/2012 | 7:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-246-1499 |
Right in Your Own Backyard
In this class we will look at seasonal produce that we can buy locally or grow ourselves. We will learn different preparation and cooking methods for these fresh ingredients and incorporate them in some fun, unexpected recipes. We will get you out of your cooking rut by getting to the root of the recipe. Bring your appetite, and be prepared to enjoy a full course meal! $10 ingredient and supplies fee paid to instructor IWCC Chef Brenda Windmuller the night of class. Class is in culinary classroom 1024 at the Student Center. Fee $19
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*02 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 04/26/2012 | 6:00-9:00PM | Student Center 1024 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Season and Flavor Food the Healthy Way
Don't add that salt! Chef Tyler will demonstrate what types of seasoning are available for cooking (you will even get to sample them), how to use herbs and spices, and the best cooking techniques available to make your food healthy and flavorful. You will even make a quick dish to take home! Fee $29
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*32 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | Th | 03/22/2012 | 7:00-9:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-246-1499 |
Tea: History and Taste
An introduction to the history and production of tea, along with tea service practices from around the world, ideas for cooking with tea, things to serve with tea, and of course, a tea tasting. Class meets March 26, April 2 and 9. Chef Jillian Mahl. Fee $59
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*06 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 03/26/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
3 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
The Principles of Whole Grain Breads
Want the flavor and health benefits of whole grain bread with the texture, lightness, and crumb of white flour? Go no further and learn the simple techniques required to produce delicious whole grain breads every time. No prior baking experience necessary. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Class meets March 8, 15, 20 and 27. Chef Jillian Mahl. Fee $69
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*04 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/08/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
4 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Valentine Cookie Bouquets
Need a gift for your valentine? We will make cookie bouquets in this class. A fun and flavorful treat to share with your family and friends. $15 supplies fee paid to instructor IWCC Chef Brenda Windmuller the night of class. Class will be in the culinary classroom 1024 at the Student Center. Fee $19
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*01 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 02/09/2012 | 6:00-9:00PM | Student Center 1024 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Vegan Cooking 101
Novice Vegan? Vegetarian looking to make the transition? Conventional eater looking for some new ideas? This is the class for you. Learn the hows and whys of veganism, cooking techniques that deliver big flavor without big effort. We will discuss technique, knife skills, developing a good vegan palate, how to avoid cravings, and the fundamentals of proper vegan nutrition. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Class meets May 31, June 7 and 14. Chef Jillian Mahl. Fee $59
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*09 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 05/31/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
3 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Vegetarian Cooking 101
In this class we will be exploring the types of vegetarianism and some of the health benefits, vegetarian ingredients and their uses, both common and exotic. Learn basic to intermediate knife skills, presentation, and proper seasoning techniques. No cooking experience required. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Class meets May 3, 10 and 17. Chef Jillian Mahl. Fee $59
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*08 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 05/03/2012 | 6:00-8:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
3 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Wine Brewing From Kits
Wine making need not be rocket science. Learn how to make superior quality wines in 8 weeks or less for as little as $4 a bottle. Grape concentrates are prepared for you in kits from vineyards with all the special additives to make the process easy and nearly foolproof. We will show you how to properly clean and sanitize the equipment, prepare the juices for fermentation, steps to clarify and stabilize, and bottling the wine 4 to 8 weeks after starting the process. You'll also sample different wines! Fee $24
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| FOODS 99*10 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | S | 04/21/2012 | 1:00-4:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
