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COOKING IN YOUR 20S AND BEYOND: LOCAL FAVORITES

This 4-class series introduces young adults to foundational cooking skills and techniques, empowering them to cook for themselves and others with confidence. Each class builds upon the last, from simple comfort food to global flavors then impressive dishes you can replicate at home. The series emphasizes hands-on learning, practical skills, and budget-friendly ingredients.

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October 14 – Kitchen Foundations: Skills & Comfort Food with a Twist
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
November 18 – Global Pasta Night
Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine, Grilled Zucchini and Bell Peppers, Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
December 2 – Taco Night Done Right
Menu: Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema, Guacamole & Pico de Gallo, Baked Churro Bites
December 16 – From Scratch: Dumpling Night!
Chicken & Veggie Dumplings, Mushroom & Tofu Dumplings, Soy-Ginger Stir-Fried Vegetables, Mango-Coconut Sticky Rice with Condensed Milk

SERIES DISCOUNT:
$240 when registering for all 4 sessions at once.

Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes, vpalharesmontes@pausd.org

Prerequisite: None

Session	Day(s)	Time	Date(s)	Duration	Price	Location
SERIES (4 Classes) Palo Alto HS Rm 103 $240	Tue	6:30–9 p.m.	Oct 14 - Dec 16 Tue, 6:30–9 p.m. Four Sessions	Four Sessions	$240	Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Kitchen Foundations - Skills & Comfort Food with a Twist Palo Alto HS Rm 103 $65	Tue	6:30–9 p.m.	Oct 14 Tue, 6:30–9 p.m. One Session	One Session	$65	Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Global Pasta Night Palo Alto HS Rm 103 $65	Tue	6:30–9 p.m.	Nov 18 Tue, 6:30–9 p.m. One Session	One Session	$65	Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Taco Night Done Right Palo Alto HS Rm 103 $65	Tue	6:30–9 p.m.	Dec 2 Tue, 6:30–9 p.m. One Session	One Session	$65	Palo Alto HS Rm 103
From Scratch - Dumpling Night! Palo Alto HS Rm 103 $65	Tue	6:30–9 p.m.	Dec 16 Tue, 6:30–9 p.m. One Session	One Session	$65	Palo Alto HS Rm 103

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COOKING IN YOUR 20S AND BEYOND: LOCAL FAVORITES

SERIES DISCOUNT: $240 when registering for all 4 sessions at once.

Session

Day(s)

Time

Date(s)

Duration

Price

Location

SERIES (4 Classes)Palo Alto HS Rm 103$240

Tue

6:30–9 p.m.

Oct 14 - Dec 16Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.Four Sessions

Four Sessions

$240

Palo Alto HS Rm 103

Kitchen Foundations - Skills & Comfort Food with a TwistPalo Alto HS Rm 103$65

Tue

6:30–9 p.m.

Oct 14Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.One Session

One Session

$65

Palo Alto HS Rm 103

Global Pasta NightPalo Alto HS Rm 103$65

Tue

6:30–9 p.m.

Nov 18Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.One Session

One Session

$65

Palo Alto HS Rm 103

Taco Night Done RightPalo Alto HS Rm 103$65

Tue

6:30–9 p.m.

Dec 2Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.One Session

One Session

$65

Palo Alto HS Rm 103

From Scratch - Dumpling Night!Palo Alto HS Rm 103$65

Tue

6:30–9 p.m.

Dec 16Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.One Session

One Session

$65

Palo Alto HS Rm 103

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SERIES DISCOUNT:
$240 when registering for all 4 sessions at once.

SERIES (4 Classes)
Palo Alto HS Rm 103
$240

Oct 14 - Dec 16
Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.
Four Sessions

Kitchen Foundations - Skills & Comfort Food with a Twist
Palo Alto HS Rm 103
$65

Oct 14
Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.
One Session

Global Pasta Night
Palo Alto HS Rm 103
$65

Nov 18
Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.
One Session

Taco Night Done Right
Palo Alto HS Rm 103
$65

Dec 2
Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.
One Session

From Scratch - Dumpling Night!
Palo Alto HS Rm 103
$65

Dec 16
Tue, 6:30–9 p.m.
One Session