View Chef Nancy Stark biography

It seems that the whole world loves a great sandwich: a handheld meal of excellent bread with delicious fillings. We’ll begin our tasty tour with Banh Mi, a French Vietnamese fusion of crisp Wheatfields baguette with Homemade Sausage, Carrot Daikon Slaw and lots of herbs. Then to Mexico for a fabulous griddled Torta filled with Smoky Pork Loin, Black Beans, Local Cheese, and Avocado Salsa. Off to the Middle East for the very best Falafel – crisp Chickpea Fritters in flatbread with all the trimmings. And of course, a sweet ending!

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Hilary Kass, MPH biography

If you’ve eaten Mexican food in a restaurant you might not imagine what healthy Mexican food could be. Hilary loves to mix up Mexican-inspired foods using traditional ingredients of corn, squash, beans and chiles to create a delicious and light fare that you’ll want to prepare at home. We’ll heat it up with Potato and Pea Enchiladas; A Good Pot of Tasty Beans; Spanish Rice; and Chilean Squash with Peppers. Then we’ll cool it down with a Sweet Fruit and Chocolate Treat.

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $18 per person, $16 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Chef Paige Vandegrift biography

Join Chef Paige for a very special Mothers Day class. You can either bring mom as your guest or come learn how to prepare these recipes for her on Mothers Day! Paige will treat you to wonderful samples of French-style Baked Eggs (Oeufs en Cocotte) with Leeks, accompanied by a trio of salads: Smoked Salmon with Fresh Fennel; Asparagus with Walnuts & Goat Cheese; and New Potatoes & Snap Peas with Baby Lettuces. Enjoy a complimentary Champagne Mimosa with your food, and finish up this spectacular class with Ricotta Fritters served with Fruit Compote.

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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Fresh asparagus is one of the true gifts of Spring. And who better to inspire and teach us about these beautiful green spears than Chef Paige. Come enjoy a Spring feast as Paige prepares Asparagus Pizza with Prosciutto & Three Cheeses; Classic Cream of Asparagus Soup; Creamy Risotto-style Farro with Asparagus, Peas & Mushrooms; and Parchment-Baked Scallops with Asparagus. To end the evening Paige will make fabulous Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Mascarpone Cheese. Come celebrate Spring!

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Karen Duggan biography

Support the health of your heart, blood pressure and cholesterol by learning which foods and methods of cooking are healthiest, and learn how your food choices impact the health of your heart. Gain tools and tips to help with meal planning and preparation. Karen Duggan, Holistic Nutrition Coach will demonstrate quick and easy recipes made with heart healthy ingredients, including: Simple Hot Breakfast; Green Smoothies; Greek Quinoa Salad; Home made Hummus; Easy Veggie Sauté, and a Heart Healthy Chocolate Surprise. Come hungry.

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $18 per person, $16 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Raven Naramore biography

Witajcie! Come to the Merc and explore delicious Polish cuisine with Raven! We will be making our own Pierogi – the ever popular stuffed dumpling; Golumpki – cabbage leaves stuffed with ground meat; Mizeria – cucumber salad with a sour cream dill dressing; and, perhaps the most common dessert in Poland, Sernik – a subtly sweet cheesecake. As a bonus, we will also make our own sauerkraut. Come to the Merc and celebrate the old world!

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $18 per person, $16 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Hilary Kass, MPH biography

In this class Hilary will prepare three simple meals using fresh, delicious ingredients. You will enjoy a Tasty Tortilla Bake with Fresh Corn Tortillas and Sauteed Vegetables; Hearty Quinoa Pilaf with Fresh Vegetables & a Side of Baked Salmon; and Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad with Whole Grain Pesto Toast. Each meal takes 30 minutes or less to prepare. Learn how you can eat well after a busy day.

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $18 per person, $16 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Chef Nancy Stark biography

Enjoy exotic flavors for a spring evening. We’ll start with a salad plate of Carrot Salad with Mint; Roasted Eggplant Salad with Harissa; and Sliced Oranges with Black Olives. Then we’ll bring out loaves of freshly baked Moroccan Anise Bread to dip into Bessara (Berber-style Bean Puree). We’ll cap off the evening with an extravagant dessert of Lemon Couscous Cake served with Medjool Date Ice Cream. All the benefits of travel to an exotic land with none of the hassles.

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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View Chef Paige Vandegrift biography

Join Chef Paige for a celebration of the growers who feed us with an early market menu. You’ll be inspired by fabulous Roasted Beet Salad with Yogurt & Mint (even if you think you don’t like beets); Market Ragout of Spring Vegetables; Orrechiette with Asparagus, Peas & Pancetta; Swiss Chart Tart with Goat Cheese, Currants & Pine Nuts (this alone is worth taking the class), and a sublime finish of Rhubarb Streusel Coffeecake. Hooray for the Farmers’ Market!

Location: The Merc's Community Classroom

Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors

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