Group Culinary Cooking Classes

Come and take a cooking class in a Gourmet Food Store! Well Seasoned is a store in Langley that offers hard to find kitchen specialties - A Must for all Foodies! Contact them directly for all registration at 604-530-1518

Great Greek Food with Chef Dez – Back by Popular Demand! SORRY, SOLD OUT! New date added below (Jan.16th)
Thursday, January 5/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Join Chef Dez in the Well Seasoned kitchen as he creates some simply delicious traditional Greek food…just like you get in the restaurants! Tonight’s menu includes, a Classic Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Most Delicious Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Tzatziki & Hummus served with fresh Pita for dipping! You will be making this menu at home for company next weekend!

Great Greek Food with Chef Dez – Back by Popular Demand!
Monday, January 16/12, 7:00pm - Join Chef Dez in the Well Seasoned kitchen as he creates some simply delicious traditional Greek food…just like you get in the restaurants! Tonight’s menu includes, a Classic Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Most Delicious Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Tzatziki & Hummus served with fresh Pita for dipping! You will be making this menu at home for company next weekend!

Ahoy Matey! Comfort Food from the Sea
Thursday, January 19/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Get in the Galley with Chef Dez as he demonstrates some of the most delicious seafood comfort recipes. Tonight we will make scrumptious Spicy Seaside Stew served with Soda Bread, Whitefish with a decadent Sundried Tomato Butter Sauce, and his tasty version of Clam Chowder which combines the best of New York red and Boston white clam chowders. Miss this class and you’ll have to walk the plank!

Cooking for the Love of Your Life
Thursday, February 9/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - What are you serving your Sweetheart on the 14th? Chef Dez has some great ideas for you. Tonight you will learn some romantic recipes that will be sure to ignite the passion. We will start off with Pan Seared Scallops in Sage Brown Butter, then move onto Corn, Date & Goat Cheese on Greens, Rack of Lamb with Blueberry Wine Reduction and Garlic Mashed Potatoes for the main course, and then Quinoa Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for dessert! You will have them swooning!

Rustic Italian Soups & Crusty Bread – Back by Popular Demand!
Thursday, February 16/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Winter is approaching quickly, so Chef Dez will show you how easy it is to create flavourful soups and crusty bread from scratch to help keep you cozy & warm. Tonight we will make Oven Roasted Tomato Soup garnished with homemade croutons, favourful Italian Minestrone, and show you how to make Crusty Italian Bread from scratch that requires no kneading! This bread is amazing and is as beautiful as ones you would pay $5 for at a specialty bakery… and because it requires no kneading, you won’t believe how easy this is! Soup and bread will never be the same in your home again!

Friday Night Entertaining
Friday, February 17/12, 7:00pm only - Tonight`s menu is meant to add a little oooomph, to your next dinner party. Perhaps things have gotten a little bland in your kitchen & it`s time to change them up a little....this class will do the trick for sure. On the menu tonight; a tasty starter of Pear & Capicollo Antipasti followed by a first course of Pan Seared Scallops with Sage Brown Butter. For the main dish Pastry Wrapped Wild Mushroom BC Halibut, and for dessert – Amaretto Truffles with Vanilla Pastry Cream.

Garlic, Garlic, Garlic!
Tuesday, March 6/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Join Chef Dez with this celebration of his favourite ingredient – Garlic! Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants known to mankind and has been hailed as one of world’s most celebrated medicinal vegetables. He will take you through a three-course meal focused on this beloved little bulb. We will explore simplicity with Roasted Garlic Mediterranean Bruscetta as an appetizer; fall in love with the richness of Garlic Tarragon Cream Fettucine & Scallops as the main course; and for dessert… Garlic Gewurztraminer Fudge! Yes, white fudge infused with the taste of garlic – this last recipe is the perfect addition to any fruit & cheese platter where contrasting flavours are the focus!

All About Stir-Fry!
Thursday, March 15/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Let’s get wokking with Chef Dez. Stir frys are a great meal time option because they are quick and usually chocked full of vegetables! Tonight Chef Dez will rekindle your passion for wok cooking with these incredible recipes: Classic Beef & Broccoli, mouthwatering Spicy ‘Peach & Heat’ Pork on rice, and a delicious Chicken Shanghai Chow Mein.

Great Greek Food with Chef Dez – Back by Popular Demand!
Tuesday, April 3/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Join Chef Dez in the Well Seasoned kitchen as he creates some simply delicious traditional Greek food…just like you get in the restaurants! Tonight’s menu includes, a Classic Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Most Delicious Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Tzatziki & Hummus served with fresh Pita for dipping! You will be making this menu at home for company next weekend!

Louisiana Cajun & Creole Southern Cooking
Thursday, April 19/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Do you want to enjoy the flavours and aromas of this wonderful cuisine, then tonight you need to spend it with Chef Dez. This New Orleans inspired menu starts off with mouth-watering Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, followed by moist and flavourful Creole Halibut Pouches, and the secret to the best homemade classic Pralines served on vanilla bean ice cream for dessert.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Tuesday, May 8/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Going to an overcrowded restaurant for Mother’s Day is no way to treat the special women in your life. Chef Dez has a collection of great brunch recipes to share with you today that will prepare you to give her the royal treatment she deserves this coming Mother’s Day. On the menu is authentic yeast risen Belgian Waffles with fruit and Homemade Syrup, Savoury Cheddar & Mushroom Omelettes, and Pineapple Muesli Yogurt Parfaits made with fresh baked Muesli from scratch!

Greek Family Food
Thursday, May 31/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - The focus of tonight’s class is Greek favourites that the whole family will love… even the most discriminating kids! On the menu tonight is Baked Salt & Pepper Pita Chips served with Sundried Tomato Hummus, lemon drenched Greek Rubbed Chicken on Rice, and Greek Burgers with fresh homemade Tzatziki. Come to this class and your family will thank you!

Summer Entertaining at its Best
Thursday, June 7/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Tired of having the same old BBQ with hamburgers and hot-dogs? With summer literally around the corner, Chef Dez will show you ways to jazz up your next summer party with great recipes like savoury Grilled Brie, Apple & Prawn Pizza, Fresh Mushroom Salad with Spicy Bacon Dressing, and the most incredible South-Western Steak Salad that eats like a meal in itself! Slap on the suntan lotion and we’ll see you there!

Great Greek Food with Chef Dez – Back by Popular Demand!
Tuesday, June 19/12, 11:00am or 7:00pm - Join Chef Dez in the Well Seasoned kitchen as he creates some simply delicious traditional Greek food…just like you get in the restaurants! Tonight’s menu includes, a Classic Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Most Delicious Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Tzatziki & Hummus served with fresh Pita for dipping! You will be making this menu at home for company next weekend!

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