Hudson Community Services: Community Education, School Age Care, Summer Programs

Have dinner ready in no time on a busy day. Have some fun participating in this virtual Demonstration Style class with the OPTION to Prep-Along one of the meals as well! Learn the foundation of preparing homemade nourishing make-ahead freezer meals for your family freezer that can be used straight from the frozen state. Instant Pot® meals will be featured, but the foundations can be applied for use with slow cookers as well. Meals will include a variety of protein, vegetable, and starch ingredients. The instructor will demonstrate how to prepare four or five make-ahead meals for the freezer during this class, and participants will be invited to prepare ONE of the meals along with the instructor! Demonstrated Prep Recipes Include: Sweet and Zesty Meatballs, Greek Lemon Garlic and Herbed Chicken, Pork Chops with Herbs & Gravy, Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup, and more, time permitting. Prep-Along Recipe Option: Cheesy Herbed Stuffed Shells Experience how these culinary creations can make it seem as though you have been cooking for hours, when all you have done is opened up a bag and pushed a button! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants, and expand your culinary prep repertoire to include Freezer Meal Prep ideas for your electric pressure cooker and slow cooker as well. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and supplies needed to prepare the Cheesy Herbed Stuffed Shells in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. Participants will also receive a detailed professionally made handout of the instructor’s personal recipes shared during the class. The packet will also include a Freezer Meal Prep Lesson / Guide / six recipes and labels that can be printed out for cooking instructions. This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If friends are gathering together in one person's home for a fun class, each adult friend / separate family needs to register separately. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Sugar cookies are so popular, come learn to make your own! Students will be taught how to decorate fancy sugar cookies and take home a box of 12 cookies. You can make your own for your next occasion. This class is for ages 12 and older.

Have some fun participating in this LIVE virtual Family Fun BAKE-ALONG class, as you BAKE & BUILD your own GINGERBREAD HOUSE together! Start a new holiday family tradition and create lifelong memories as you bring your family together to create a show-stopping edible work of art! Together, we will combine the wonderful flavors of gingerbread and use the dough to create the pieces that will be used to “build” breathtaking houses, and make the stiff royal icing that will hold everything together and be used as the “glue” to decorate your houses with candies and delicious treats. Participants will receive a list of ingredients at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation. Participants will also receive a template that will need to be printed and cut out before the class to be used as a “pattern” to cut out the gingerbread before it is baked. We will be using the instructor’s Gingerbread Recipe for these houses that she has tested time and time again to ensure the cookie pieces are delicious but strong enough to hold the weight of the frosting and decorations as well. Participants will receive this recipe and template in a professionally developed PDF packet. Instructions on how to prepare for the class will be included. It will be a very memorable evening! This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Equipment Needs: Large sheet pan, parchment paper / non-stick baking mat, rolling pin, and mixer will be needed. Other items and ingredients will be listed in the handout you will receive 5-7 days before class Note: One registration fee for this online virtual class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If friends are gathering together in one person's home for a fun class, each adult friend / separate family needs to register separately. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Students will participate as a group making cookies and candies for the holidays. Favorites like Russian Tea Cakes, Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Fudge and Pretzel Rods dipped in caramel and chocolate. Each student will go home with 10 dozen boxed holiday treats. All packaging is supplied.

Homemade sweets and treats are always wonderful around the holidays and throughout the year as well. Add two wonderful treats to your holiday celebration as you learn to create freshly baked homemade Cinnamon Rolls, and luscious, velvety Hot Cocoa Bombs! Make them for your family for a memorable holiday breakfast or wrap them up with bows and gift them to those you hold dear. Or better yet, create memories by starting a new holiday tradition as you learn to make these delicious treats with your children or significant others. After keeping her Copycat Cinnabon® (Cinnamon Rolls) recipe a secret for MANY years, the instructor has decided to share it for the first time with those that register for this class! She has often been told that her rolls are BETTER than actual Cinnabon® rolls. You will love these billowy, warm, luscious, gooey rolls topped with cream cheese frosting that is out-of-this-world delicious. Also, if interested, learn how to create a wonderful winter treat known as Hot Cocoa Bombs as the cinnamon rolls are rising! Cocoa Bombs make for a wonderful treat in front of a warm fire during the cold winter or any time of the year. Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you bake-along with Tess to create her melt-in-you-mouth Copycat Cinnabon® Cinnamon Rolls and have some fun creating cocoa bombs together too. But Shhhh!!!! Remember, Tess is only making her Copycat Cinnabon® recipe available to participants of this class. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF of the Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, a free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Equipment Needs: A Cocoa Bomb Silicone Mold is needed to create the cocoa bombs. Available at most craft stores, as well as online. A minimum of 2 ¼” cocoa bomb mold is recommended. 3” mold works very well too! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If friends are gathering together in one person's home for a fun class, each adult friend / separate family needs to register separately. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.