Pumpkin Pie with Slice Removed --- Image by © Envision/Corbis Do you prefer a traditional pumpkin pie, or perhaps a lighter version? HGS Home Chef’s Lori Oshansky always loved the fool-proof recipe on the Libby’s can, but last Thanksgiving she discovered that Pumpkin Custard Pie is a winner as well. Come and join us on […]

The versatility of late season squash means endless possibilities for inventive cooking and great eating. Join Chef David Wurth of CrossRoads Food Shop (one of our favorite instructors) as he shares his love for this delicious seasonal vegetable. This demonstration class is limited in size and will include: Hubbard Squash Bread Pudding Butternut Squash Latkes […]

In this hands-on class, participants will learn to mix, shape, and bake naturally-leavened sourdough pizza in a home oven. Basic fundamental principles of baking with sourdough will be explained and each person will take home their own starter as well as pizza dough to bake at home. If you've been curious to try sourdough but […]

Cooking relies on a fair amount of time at the chopping block. Be prepared to face the bounty of the season with knife in hand and the ability to use it with confidence. Whether it’s the best way to chop herbs, dice an onion, or something more challenging, mastering basic knife skills will not only […]

HGS Home Chef manager Lori Oshansky still favors her private chef habit of having things on hand to help with a quick but delicious home-made dessert. Apple Crisp happens to be her seasonal favorite, and it is SO EASY to have crisp topping waiting in the freezer to make putting a "company" dessert together a […]

All the best chefs use them, and no wonder! Pressure cookers cut hours off the cooking time and still create dishes worthy of any dinner party. Our grandmothers’ cookers may have hissed on the stove causing fear in the hearts of everyone in the kitchen, but today’s models are safer and more efficient. Bruce Weinstein […]

Pillsbury makes a fortune during the holiday season as thousands of people reach into the grocery coolers for pre-made piecrusts. It has us scratching our heads, because making your own crust is EASY, and tastes far better. HGS Home Chef's Lori Oshansky will demo the fool-proof crust and share inside tips while giving you some […]

In this hands-on class, participants will learn to mix, shape, and bake light and fluffy Sweet Potato Brioche Rolls leavened with both sourdough and commercial yeast, perfect for serving during holiday meals. Basic fundamental principles of baking hybrid doughs using sourdough will be explained and each person will take home their own sourdough starter. Freshly […]