Discover Italian comfort at its finest with crisp, tomato-topped bruschetta, vibrant Penne all’Ortolana with grilled chicken, and a rustic Italian plum cake that feels straight from a countryside kitchen. This hands-on, full-participation class brings simple Italian cooking to life—fresh, colorful, and deeply satisfying. After cooking, we’ll gather around beautifully set tables to relax, connect, and enjoy the meal together—just as they do in Italy.
Read MoreDiscover Italian comfort at its finest with crisp, tomato-topped bruschetta, vibrant Penne all’Ortolana with grilled chicken, and a rustic Italian plum cake that feels straight from a countryside kitchen. This hands-on, full-participation class brings simple Italian cooking to life—fresh, colorful, and deeply satisfying.
After cooking, we’ll gather around beautifully set tables to relax, connect, and enjoy the meal together—just as they do in Italy.
Curious about a class? Chef Leslie would love to help you choose the perfect date. Host a session in your own home—solo or with friends—or join her in her Fort Lauderdale kitchen.
Book NowStep into the charm of rural France, where slow cooking, deep flavors, and meals meant to be shared take center stage. This hands-on class celebrates winter’s bounty—yes, even here in sunny South Florida—with comforting dishes that warm both the table and the spirit. You will make a soulful French onion soup, a crisp salad of hearty seasonal greens, and a classic Coq au Vin simmered to tender perfection in red wine. On the side, we’ll bake golden acorn squash with a maple glaze. To finish, we’ll whisk together a delicate Bavarian pear tart—soft, custardy, and beautifully rustic. A delicious escape to Provence, no passport required. After cooking, we’ll gather around beautifully set tables to relax, connect, and enjoy the meal together—just as they do in France.
Read MoreStep into the charm of rural France, where slow cooking, deep flavors, and meals meant to be shared take center stage. This hands-on class celebrates winter’s bounty—yes, even here in sunny South Florida—with comforting dishes that warm both the table and the spirit.
You will make a soulful French onion soup, a crisp salad of hearty seasonal greens, and a classic Coq au Vin simmered to tender perfection in red wine. On the side, we’ll bake golden acorn squash with a maple glaze. To finish, we’ll whisk together a delicate Bavarian pear tart—soft, custardy, and beautifully rustic.
A delicious escape to Provence, no passport required. After cooking, we’ll gather around beautifully set tables to relax, connect, and enjoy the meal together—just as they do in France.
Curious about a class? Chef Leslie would love to help you choose the perfect date. Host a session in your own home—solo or with friends—or join her in her Fort Lauderdale kitchen.
Book NowIndulge in a night devoted to rich, spirited sweets as we explore desserts infused with rum, Kahlúa, and brandy. This hands-on class guides you through crafting a lush Kahlúa flourless chocolate cake, brandy-baked bananas, and a moist apple-rum cake—each one a warm, comforting showstopper. Along the way, you’ll learn essential baking and presentation techniques that elevate every dish. Then we’ll gather at beautifully set tables to enjoy fresh-brewed coffee and your just-made desserts with friends. A sweet escape for the senses.
Read MoreIndulge in a night devoted to rich, spirited sweets as we explore desserts infused with rum, Kahlúa, and brandy. This hands-on class guides you through crafting a lush Kahlúa flourless chocolate cake, brandy-baked bananas, and a moist apple-rum cake—each one a warm, comforting showstopper.
Along the way, you’ll learn essential baking and presentation techniques that elevate every dish. Then we’ll gather at beautifully set tables to enjoy fresh-brewed coffee and your just-made desserts with friends.
A sweet escape for the senses.
Curious about a class? Chef Leslie would love to help you choose the perfect date. Host a session in your own home—solo or with friends—or join her in her Fort Lauderdale kitchen.
Book NowCelebrate clean, vibrant cooking with a menu that’s as bright and nourishing as it is delicious. This hands-on, full-participation class features crisp salmon cakes with a savory sauce, black rice and carrot–edamame pilaf, roasted carrots with pistachios and dates, and tomatoes baked with fresh herbs and a cool herbed yogurt sauce. For dessert, we’ll finish with a decadent chocolate pecan pie—rich, toasty, and irresistible. After cooking, we’ll gather around beautifully set tables to relax, connect, and enjoy the flavors we’ve created together. A meal that tastes like pure sunshine.
Read MoreCelebrate clean, vibrant cooking with a menu that’s as bright and nourishing as it is delicious. This hands-on, full-participation class features crisp salmon cakes with a savory sauce, black rice and carrot–edamame pilaf, roasted carrots with pistachios and dates, and tomatoes baked with fresh herbs and a cool herbed yogurt sauce. For dessert, we’ll finish with a decadent chocolate pecan pie—rich, toasty, and irresistible.
After cooking, we’ll gather around beautifully set tables to relax, connect, and enjoy the flavors we’ve created together.
A meal that tastes like pure sunshine.
Curious about a class? Chef Leslie would love to help you choose the perfect date. Host a session in your own home—solo or with friends—or join her in her Fort Lauderdale kitchen.
Book NowBrighten your mornings in the most delicious way—by cooking a healthy, comforting brunch designed to impress friends and family. Fresh coffee will be ready as we dive into a hands-on menu filled with color, texture, and bold seasonal flavor. After cooking, we’ll gather at beautifully set tables to enjoy the feast together. On the Menu: Spinach & Farro Salad with roasted butternut squash, creamy feta, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Crème Brulé French Toast bathed in a cinnamon custard and topped with Grand Marnier–soaked berries, fresh whipped cream, and warm maple syrup. Cast-Iron Frittata layered with mushrooms, goat cheese, caramelized onions, broccoli and cherry roasted tomatoes. Key Lime tartlets buttery graham cracker crust and a silky, bright key lime filling. Hands-on. Full participation. A brunch worth waking up for.
Read MoreBrighten your mornings in the most delicious way—by cooking a healthy, comforting brunch designed to impress friends and family. Fresh coffee will be ready as we dive into a hands-on menu filled with color, texture, and bold seasonal flavor. After cooking, we’ll gather at beautifully set tables to enjoy the feast together.
On the Menu: Spinach & Farro Salad with roasted butternut squash, creamy feta, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Crème Brulé French Toast bathed in a cinnamon custard and topped with Grand Marnier–soaked berries, fresh whipped cream, and warm maple syrup. Cast-Iron Frittata layered with mushrooms, goat cheese, caramelized onions, broccoli and cherry roasted tomatoes. Key Lime tartlets buttery graham cracker crust and a silky, bright key lime filling.
Hands-on. Full participation. A brunch worth waking up for.
Curious about a class? Chef Leslie would love to help you choose the perfect date. Host a session in your own home—solo or with friends—or join her in her Fort Lauderdale kitchen.
Book NowA special hands-on class designed for grandparents and grandkids (ages 8 and up) to cook, laugh, and learn together. We’ll explore simple, delicious after-school snacks that require no oven—perfect for young chefs gaining confidence in the kitchen and grandparents looking to share cherished moments and practical skills. In this full-participation class, families will make colorful veggie snack boards with homemade dips, easy tortilla roll-ups, customizable fruit-and-yogurt parfaits, and a no-bake chocolate oat treat. Along the way, kids will learn kitchen safety basics, measuring, mixing, and flavor-building—all while creating memories that last long after snack time. After cooking, we’ll sit together at beautifully set tables to enjoy the treats and celebrate their kitchen creations. A joyful class where generations connect—one snack at a time.
Read MoreA special hands-on class designed for grandparents and grandkids (ages 8 and up) to cook, laugh, and learn together. We’ll explore simple, delicious after-school snacks that require no oven—perfect for young chefs gaining confidence in the kitchen and grandparents looking to share cherished moments and practical skills.
In this full-participation class, families will make colorful veggie snack boards with homemade dips, easy tortilla roll-ups, customizable fruit-and-yogurt parfaits, and a no-bake chocolate oat treat. Along the way, kids will learn kitchen safety basics, measuring, mixing, and flavor-building—all while creating memories that last long after snack time.
After cooking, we’ll sit together at beautifully set tables to enjoy the treats and celebrate their kitchen creations.
A joyful class where generations connect—one snack at a time.
Curious about a class? Chef Leslie would love to help you choose the perfect date. Host a session in your own home—solo or with friends—or join her in her Fort Lauderdale kitchen.
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