Gift Certificates Available

Posted by Scott C on Sep 13, 2017 in Amazing Deals | Comments Off on Gift Certificates Available

Give the Gift of ❤LOVE❤ in the Kitchen!

The Cooking School at Irwin Street is offering  Gift Certificates, so drop us a line.  You can purchase them in any denomination, or number of classes, and give them to whomever you’d like!

Email us at IrwinStreetCooks@gmail.com for more information, or to purchase your Gift Certificates.

Our Gift Certificate for two will give them “Entry for Two”, and covers two people in any class for just $150.   Once payment is made, we will create the Gift Certificate and email it to you, along with detailed instructions on how they will use it to choose and book whichever class they want.

Counting Carbs

Posted by Scott C on Oct 17, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Counting Carbs

Counting Carbs

Description: Creating comfort foods that address dietary needs such as low-carb

Menu:Turkey lasagna with zucchini noodles. House salad with cauliflower croutons.

Dessert: black bean brownies

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, October 19th at 7pm

Easy Chunky Chili with Local Craft Beer (adults only)

Posted by Scott C on Oct 16, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Easy Chunky Chili with Local Craft Beer (adults only)

Easy Chunky Chili with Local Craft Beer (adults only)

Description: Not your grandpa’s beef and bean chili; this is easy yummy Chunky Chili; LOADED with many varieties of veggies, beans, tasty spices, and seasoned ground beef (can substitute with chicken or turkey)!! This is a throw everything in one pot kind of meal that will stick to your ribs and make you feel warm allover. We will also discuss the exciting local craft beer scene and enjoy a flight of some that will pair nicely with our Chunky Chili!

**VERY IMPORTANT**
Due to the fact that alcoholic beverages are part of the menu for this class, students below legal drinking age will not be admitted into this class – no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, Oct 21st at 7pm
Wednesday, Nov 15th at 7pm

BBQ Ribs

Posted by Scott C on Oct 16, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on BBQ Ribs

Pitmaster Ed Gaile will be your guide into the smoky, delicious world of pork ribs. Featuring baby back ribs, spare ribs, and rib tips!

We’ll break it down and discuss:
– what are the differences
– how to prep
– how to season
– smoking methods (low/slow, hot/fast, 2-1-1 method)

Recipes will include:
– Ribs!!!
– Classic rib rub
– Memphis style BBQ sauce
– Grilled pineapple coleslaw
– corn pudding

Upcoming Dates:
Sunday, October 22nd at 2pm

**Important Note:  Discount vouchers will not be accepted for this class.  **

Superfood, Superfast, Supereasy

Posted by Scott C on Oct 15, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Superfood, Superfast, Supereasy

Title: Superfood, Superfast, Supereasy
Location: Cooking School at Irwin Street Kitchen
Description: A home cooked meal that is super good for you…made w/ super foods…super fast & super easy? Absolutely! How about a delicious meal packed with taste and nutrition all in 30 minutes? Students will prep, cook and sit down to enjoy this meal!

Sample Menu:
wild-caught salmon with pesto on a bed of quinoa
steamed kale
roasted sweet potatoes
dark green salad with balsamic dijon vinaigrette
and of course, after the meal, you will have your choice of ice cream or joyscream (a superfood)!

Dates:
Wednesday, October 25th at 7pm
Sunday, November 19th at 3pm
Wednesday, November 29th at 7pm

Down Home Cookin’ Y’all

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Join Chef Nicole for “Down-Home Cookin’ Y’all”! In this class, you will learn some of our down-home favorites:

Wings (three different flavors)
Baked sweet potato chips
Fried Green Tomatoes
and
Chef Nicole’s Blueberry Delight for Dessert

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, November 4th at 7pm
Saturday, November 18th at 7pm

Candy Class

Posted by Scott C on Oct 14, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Candy Class

If you’re not sweet enough when you arrive, you WILL be by the time you leave!

In this class, you will learn to make three types of candies:

• • Caramels
  • Buddy Mix
  • Peanut Butter & Potato Candy

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, November 7th at 7pm

Easy Chunky Chili (with Parents and kids 8-12)

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Easy Chunky Chili (with parents and kids 8-12)

Description: Not your grandpa’s beef and bean chili; this is easy yummy Chunky Chili; LOADED with many varieties of veggies, beans, tasty spices, and seasoned ground beef (can substitute with chicken or turkey)!! This is a throw everything in one pot kind of meal that will stick to your ribs and make you feel warm allover.

Upcoming Dates:
Sunday Nov 12th at 3pm

Holiday Side Dishes

Posted by Scott C on Oct 10, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Holiday Side Dishes

Title: Holiday Side Dishes
Location: the Cooking School at Irwin Street
Description: 

In this class, you learn how to prepare various Traditional Holiday Side Dishes, including:
Butternut Squash Soup, Sweet Potato Souffle, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apple Cranberry Crisp.

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, November 9th at 7pm
Thursday, November 16th at 7pm

Knife Skills 101

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Title: Knife Skills 101
Location: Cooking School at Irwin Street Kitchen

Description: Using the proper tools in the kitchen to get the job done

Menu: crudités with a assorted dipping sauces.
Roasted chicken with roasted vegetables

Learn: knife safety, what knife to use for what cuts, types of cuts, breakdown chicken, breakdown fish

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, October 28th at 7pm
Tuesday, November 14th at 7pm

Couples Class: Spaghetti & Meatballs

Posted by Scott C on Sep 17, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Couples Class: Spaghetti & Meatballs

Description: This is the pasta trifecta!…make that our PastaFecta class…where you will learn how to make spaghetti by hand, marinara sauce and the cheese-stuffed meatballs that will make you wonder what took you so long to learn how. When we’re done, you guessed it…we’ll eat like a big Italian family.

Class Dates:
Saturday, October 21st at 3pm
Saturday, November 4th at 3pm
Saturday, November 18th at 3pm

Thai 1 On

Posted by Scott C on Sep 16, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Thai 1 On

In this class, you will learn:

Tom Kha Ga (Coconut Soup w shiitake mushrooms)
Chicken Satay with peanut sauce
Massaman Curry

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday October 14th at 7pm
Saturday October 28th at 3pm
Saturday November 11th at 3pm

Paella & Sangria

Posted by Scott C on Sep 15, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Paella & Sangria

Title: Paella & Sangria
Location:Cooking School at Irwin Street Kitchen

Description: “Paella & Sangria” We will teach you to make some of the best paella w/ chicken, sausage, salmon and shrimp that you will ever taste. Our secret Sangria recipe won’t be a secret anymore.

**VERY IMPORTANT**
Due to the fact that alcoholic beverages are part of the menu for this class, students below legal drinking age will not be admitted into this class – no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Friday October 13th at 7pm
Friday October 27th at 7pm
Friday November 3rd at 7pm
Friday November 17th at 7pm

Got Soul?

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“Got Soul?” – The Finer Points of a True Southern Meal w/ Atlanta’s Own Jamia Sims

***Back by Popular Demand!!**

“Got Soul” is about food that is from Chef Jamia’s home as a child that her mother and grandmothers made and it is a wonderful demonstration of the food that her ancestors cooked, as well.

The regular menu consist of:
Momma’s Fried Chicken
Ms. Ann’s Macaroni and Cheese
Sautéed Collard Greens
& either Sweet Potato Pie or Fried Green Tomatoes (based on the season).

“‘Got Soul’ is a way of cooking that comes from the heart”, Chef Jamia says. “Feeding people is my way of loving them and making sure their body is fed as well as their spirit!”

Dates:

Fri September 15th at 7pm
Fri September 29th at 7pm
Fri October 6th at 7pm
Fri October 20th at 7pm

Introducing… Juleen Dettbarn

Posted by Scott C on Sep 10, 2017 in Chefs/Instructors | Comments Off on Introducing… Juleen Dettbarn

Juleen is a transplanted Canadian who has been in the south for 20+ years. With a focus on craft and local, Juleen enjoys exploring the Atlanta food and beer scenes and loves most to share the best of her finds with everyone, while mixing in flavors and techniques from her Canadian roots!

Juleen is excited to be working with The Cooking School and will also be recruiting a little a little help from her daughter Georgia and husband Steve.

Join her in her upcoming classes:
Easy Chunky Chili w/ Parents and Kids 8-12
Easy Chunky Chili with Local Craft Beer (Adults Only)

Porkapalooza!

Posted by Scott C on Aug 21, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Porkapalooza!

Oh the swine is so divine! If you love pork, then this class is for you! Pitmaster Ed Gaile will be your guide into the smoky, delicious world of pork. Featuring pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, and the pork bomb!

We’ll cover all the basics:
– how to prep
– injecting the meat
– the right cooking temperature
– type of wood to use
– seasonings and rubs

Recipes will include:
– Smoked pork shoulder (for pulled pork sandwiches/plates)
– pork belly burnt ends
– pork bomb (pork wrapped in pork!)
– kicked up pork and beans
– another seasonal side
– BBQ rub (which you will make and take home with you)
– Memphis style BBQ sauce

**IMPORTANT – So very sorry, but Discount Vouchers will not be accepted for this class.

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, September 23rd at Noon

Pastabilities… with Sauce

Posted by Scott C on Aug 3, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Pastabilities… with Sauce

Title: Pastabilities… with Sauce
Location:Cooking School at Irwin Street Kitchen

Description: Learn to make hand-rolled pasta from scratch. Class that includes a homemade sauce, too! Learn how to make homemade filled ravioli.

Bring your own wine to enjoy!

**Special Notice**
We have a Special Guest Chef  – Pasta Rockstar Chef Ramsey Eden!

Sunday, August 27th at 7pm
Sunday, September 3rd at 3pm
Sunday, September 17th at 3pm

BBQ Chicken

Posted by Scott C on Jul 17, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on BBQ Chicken

Smoked Chicken

Get ready to up your poultry game for end of summer parties and tailgating!

We are going to teach you how to take plain ole chicken and make that bird sing with flavor!

We’ll cover all the basics:
– the right cooking temperature
– type of wood to use
– seasonings and rubs
– know when the chicken is fully cooked

Cooking techniques:
– kicked up beer can chicken
– smoked chicken wings
– spatchcock chicken
– chicken legs 2 ways

Recipes will include:
– smoked chicken
– summer orzo salad
– another seasonal side
– classic poultry rub (which you will make and take home with you)

**Important notice – Discount Vouchers will not be accepted for this class.

Upcoming Dates:
Saturday August 19th at 2pm

Pastabilities… with Sauce – at Sweet Selma Farms

Posted by Scott C on Jul 3, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Pastabilities… with Sauce – at Sweet Selma Farms

Come join Pasta Rockstar Chef Ramsey Eden for a special edition of “Pastabilities… with Sauce” at Sweet Selma Farms in Historic College Park!

Every class is different, so you never know what to expect – but, you *will* be learning to make pasta from scratch, from the Pasta Rockstar himself!

Sweet Selma Farms is located in Historic College Park – a working Urban Farm where we are teaching the fundamentals of farm-to-table cooking in a unique and down-home atmosphere.

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, August 3rd at 7pm

Low Country Boil!

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Low Country Boil

The recipe includes Old Bay seasoning, new red potatoes, sausage, onions, corn on the cob, garlic, boiled eggs, and shrimp. It will be a wonderful experience of tastes from Georgia & South Carolina. When the food is ready, it will be casually spread onto newspaper. Additionally, it will include beer tastings that will be paired with dinner.

**VERY IMPORTANT**
Due to the fact that alcoholic beverages are part of the menu for this class, students below legal drinking age will not be admitted into this class – no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Date:
Wednesday, August 16th at 7pm

Chicken and Waffles!

Posted by Scott C on Jul 3, 2017 in Classes | Comments Off on Chicken and Waffles!

Chicken and Waffles

A southern take on a meal that can be served for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

The recipes will include:
Boneless Fried Chicken,
Homemade Waffles
Cheese Grits
Scrambled Eggs
Homemade Biscuits
and varied flavors of Syrup.

Upcoming Dates:
Sunday July 16th at Noon
Sunday July 30th at Noon
Sunday August 6th at Noon
Sunday August 20th at Noon

Introducing Pitmaster Ed Gaile

Posted by Scott C on Jul 1, 2017 in Chefs/Instructors | Comments Off on Introducing Pitmaster Ed Gaile

Introducing… Pitmaster Ed Gaile

Nothing brings people together like good food. For Ed Gaile, no food does that better than BBQ. Slow smoked meats steeped in tradition and homemade sides that will make your taste buds do a dance. BBQ is the great equalizer, where people of all backgrounds can sit down together and enjoy each other’s company.

Ed is a perpetual student of classic and new BBQ techniques. Applying his skills on the competition BBQ circuit for the past four years, he has garnered multiple awards. From slow and low smoked chicken, pork, and beef to sauces, rubs, cold smoked cheeses and salts, get ready to have a blast as Ed helps you unleash your inner Pitmaster!

Ed shares his love for BBQ with his wife, daughter, and friends… and looks forward to sharing it with you too!

Join Pitmaster Ed for his BBQ Series!