Fridley Community Education

You’ll begin by preparing Vietnamese summer rolls (fresh) served with both hoisin and peanut sauce for dipping. Included are Vietnamese spring rolls (fried) with pork, turkey, and glass noodles stuffed in rice paper and fried crisp. You'll then prepare Pad Thai blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles, breast of chicken, eggs, chilies, garlic, basil, scallions, bean sprouts, and more. For dessert, Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream.

This class is designed to help you maximize your food budget and turn everyday staples-including items sourced from food shelves or community programs-into delicious, nutritious meals. We will cover practical strategies for smart storage that make fresh produce and pantry items last longer, drastically reducing food waste. Learn simple, flavorful recipes and creative cooking techniques that transform basic ingredients into satisfying dishes the whole family will enjoy. Also be able to package into individual meals for your freezer when you don't feel like cooking or it is just a household of one or two. Eating on a budget doesn't have to mean sacrificing taste or quality. Join us to build confidence, master the art of thrifty cooking, and learn how to eat well for less. Empower yourself with skills that make every ingredient count!

Enjoy Traditional Italian favorites beginning with “panzanella”, a toasted bread salad with refreshing summer vegetables in a bold vinaigrette. You’ll prepare the celebrated “chicken saltimbocca” combining thin slice prosciutto ham, fresh sage, and pan fried artichokes, all topped with a lemon caper butter sauce. You learn the art of “potato gnocchi”, shaped potato dumplings, tossed with a medley of amazing sauces including fresh basil pesto, marinara, and brown butter with sage We’ll finish with “cannoli”, fried pastry filled with sweetened ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, garnished with chopped pistachios, and served on a pool of warm chocolate sauce.