Cook your way comfort food classics at Cincinnati Museum Center

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Cook your way through comfort food classics at Cincinnati Museum Center

Registration for summer and fall programs in the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio opens Monday

CINCINNATI – If summer has you running through an exclusive rotation of mac and cheese, dino nuggets and hot dogs, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) has an opportunity for you to empower your young foodies to expand their palates and their culinary skills. CMC’s summer and fall programs in its Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio featuring the Kroger Food Lab walk culinary superstars and microwave misfits alike through a lineup of cuisine classics and comfort food from around the world. Registration opens Monday, giving you just enough time to scroll through the menu and plan your culinary adventure.

The Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio is a versatile programming space outfitted with ovens, ranges, blenders and more. The kitchen becomes a laboratory as you explore the science behind cooking, the chemical reactions that change flavor and textures and the tactile motor skills that make it all possible. But the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio is not just about science, it’s also an entry point to our region’s history, food community and world cultures.

Programs are available for kids to cook alone and to cook alongside an adult. Each program invites you to prep and cook your way through classic and experimental recipes while exploring the science and history behind them.

Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club – Ages 7 to 14
Member $35 per program
Non-Member $45 per program

Vibrant Tofu Stir Fry – September 4
Learn to make a delicious tofu from scratch and practice safe knife skills as you walk through a vibrant, veggie-packed stir fry that’s as colorful as it is tasty.

Jack-O-Lantern Apple Hand Pies – October 9
Creep into the kitchen for a spooky Halloween baking class! Make a buttery, flaky homemade pie crust from scratch and fill it with warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.

Colorful Masa Taco Art – November 13
Unleash your inner artist as your plate becomes your canvas! Use naturally colored masa to shape custom tortillas and add homemade guacamole, refried beans and traditional salsa for a culinary fiesta.

Junior Chefs – Adults and kids cooking together
Member $110
Non-Member $125

Summer Gnocchi with Garden Vegetables – August 23
Dive into the taste of summer as you craft soft, pillowy gnocchi from scratch. Using seasonal vegetables, prepare a bright and flavorful sauce from scratch as you learn creative ways to showcase peak-season veggies in your dishes.

Homemade Fiesta with Enchiladas and Churros – September 27
Make your own tortillas and will it with savory ingredients and a rich, homemade sauce. End on a sweet note with crispy golden churros coated in cinnamon sugar.

Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Crunchy Pecans – October 25
Prepare a cheesy pumpkin filling, stuff it into pillowy fresh past dough and finish it off with a fragrant sage butter sauce and toasted pecans for a cozy, flavorful fall dish.

Applepalooza: Tarte Tatin and Apple Scrap Juice – November 1
Enjoy a harvest celebration as you make a classic French Apple Tarte Tatin – an upside-down caramelized apple tart with golden, flaky crust. While your tarts bake, turn leftover apple peels and cores into a refreshing apple scrap juice as you learn creative ways to limit waste in the kitchen.

Crispy Focaccia and Hearty Tomato Soup – November 22
Warm up with a comfort food classic. Bake fluffy, golden focaccia from scratch and brush up on your knife skills as you prep and cook a hearty tomato soup.
 

The Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio Adult Cooking Classes
Member $120
Non-Member $130

Food As Medicine Series: Soba Noodle Bowl with Sesame Ginger Tofu – July 22
Work together in small groups to prepare your marinade, bake tofu and chop vegetables as you discuss tips for anti-inflammatory eating with Dr. Mladen Golubic from the University of Cincinnati’s Osher Center.

Chicken Parmesan with Homemade Noodles and Fresh Tomato Sauce – August 28
Sharpen your knife skills and perfect pan-fried chicken as you balance fresh flavors in an Italian favorite. Work individually then join forces with your sous chefs to create a delicious family-style meal.

Cr(eat)e Pop-Up, Drop In Classes
Free, no ticket needed

Pop-Up, Drop In: A Mindful Dive into Food and Art through Chana Masal with Radha Lakshmi – July 12
Explore mindfulness as you experience art and food together. Watch as beautiful colors form a mandala and enjoy a symphony of chickpea and spices with a classic Chana Masala.

Pop-Up, Drop In: Zoodles! What to do with Your Zucchini Harvest – August 16
Do you have too many zucchinis? Are you trying to add summer produce to your diet? Stop by for a bite as you learn all about zoodles and ways to use more zucchini in your weekly meal rotation.

Pop-Up, Drop In: Spooky Science Sips – October 4
Creep into the studio for a bit of spooky, tasty science. Create a spooky potion and learn about pH and its effect on your food as you sip on a butterfly pea tea that changes colors right before your eyes!

Learn more about upcoming programs and register online atcincymuseum.org/create-culinary-studio.