Chef Mark celebrates Mardi Gras, by preparing several New Orleans classic dishes. Inspired by last year's culinary trip to New Orleans, this class shows you how to prepare a rich shrimp étouffée and a crabmeat, stuffed filet mignon! Dessert and complimentary wine included in this class.

Chef goes "hog wild" in this class, it's all about bacon! Chef Mark starts off by preparing a Beer Bacon Cheddar Cheese Soup, followed by Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with a tangy Asian sauce. Bacon-Wrapped Beef Filet with sautéed porcini mushrooms and whiskey Bacon Brussel Sprouts are the main attraction! This evening includes a full course meal [...]

Chef Mark goes south of the border and brings you the zesty flavors of Mexico paired with seafood. Using popular ingredients, associated with Mexico, you will delight in this tasty class! Begin with fresh-made avocado salsa and chips, while Chef walks you through the preparation of Tequila grilled swordfish with pico de gallo. He will [...]

Green Chile has rich bites of pork in a sauce dominated by green chiles. Chef Mark likes to use roasted Pueblo chiles in his recipe. Green chile can be served as a main dish or as a sauce. You will make tamales to accompany your Green Chile. Learn the basics in this zesty class! Class [...]

Using your five senses can improve your cooking! It’s the framework of all recipes. Participants are encouraged to use all of their senses in the kitchen. Chef may even blindfold you so you can hear the risotto popping when it's ready! This is a fun filled class, full of discovery and a delicious meal at [...]

Taken straight from Chef Mark's first restaurant, Marco's Italian Café, Chef Mark brings in some of his favorite Italian dishes. The main course is Chicken Saltimbocca. This is a perfect comfort food, made with thin chicken breast and prosciutto! Chef begins class by preparing meatballs marsala, for your starter dish. The chicken dish is accompanied by [...]

Chef Mark teaches you how to make fresh pasta from scratch. You will make the pasta dough, then use a pasta press and make pasta sheets. Chef will show you how to make classic Lasagna and Ravioli Bolognese with the sheets that you create. You may never buy packaged pasta again! Full course meal and [...]

Learn to make a mild red snapper with a tangy mango salsa. Fresh snapper, a mild, flaky fish, is accompanied by Bahamian-style saffron rice with a rich fish stock and delicious baked clams. This tasty class includes dinner and complimentary wine!

Celebrate St. Patrick's day in the ECS Kitchen! Sharpen your knife skills and learn proper cutting techniques with Chef Mark. Learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more, in the safest and most efficient manner. This class will even guide you through the practice of keeping your knives sharp. This is a must-have class [...]

It’s a fish-fry, prairie style! Join us for a fun-filled evening when Guest Host, Bob Meyer (Sara’s dad) works alongside Chef Mark to prepare Minnesota Walleye Almondine. This tasty fresh fish will be pan-fried using a traditional cast iron skillet! Rounding out the menu is a hearty, wild rice soup, corn on a stick, and cheese curds with [...]

It’s a fish-fry, prairie style! Join us for a fun-filled evening when Guest Host, Bob Meyer (Sara’s dad) works alongside Chef Mark to prepare Minnesota Walleye Almondine. This tasty fresh fish will be pan-fried using a traditional cast iron skillet! Rounding out the menu is a hearty, wild rice soup, corn on a stick, and cheese curds with [...]

It’s a fish-fry, prairie style! Join us for a fun-filled evening when Guest Host, Bob Meyer (Sara’s dad) works alongside Chef Mark to prepare Minnesota Walleye Almondine. This tasty fresh fish will be pan-fried using a traditional cast iron skillet! Rounding out the menu is a hearty, wild rice soup, corn on a stick, and cheese curds with [...]

Make Pizza dough in class and then use it to make delicious, hand-held "pizzas" for a twist on a classic! After you make the dough from scratch, choose your stuffing ingredients from a variety of traditional pizza toppings. These pizza packets are fun to make, and eat, for the perfect weekend meal! Class includes a delicious [...]

Join Chef Mark as he steps you through these spirited, whiskey infused dishes.Starting off with a bang, Chef will prepare Bourbon Oyster Shooters! Moving on to the main attraction, a beef tenderloin with a rich, Portabella Balsamic stack and whiskey shoestring fries! This class includes dinner and complementary wine.

Impress your friends and loved ones when you learn to whip up this delicious french meal. Start with Chef Mark's rich, French Onion soup, followed by Petite Blanquette de Polet, sounds fancy! Succulent chicken pieces and mushrooms are served in a velvety, tarragon white wine sauce with asparagus. Accompanied by creamy Potatoes Dauphinois, you won’t [...]

Searing is an easy technique to master, and it should be in your cooking repertoire! Searing is all about building flavor and texture. You will learn to sear scallops (a succulent shellfish), and beef medallions.  At the end of class, you will enjoy a family style meal of seared scallops and beef medallions, with mushroom [...]

This date is reserved for a private class! Did you know you can book your own private party? Bring in 8-12 people for your own cooking class. Choose from Hands On or Demo style. Choose from our previous classes or create your own menu with Chef Mark. Call the kitchen at 303.225.4660 for more details [...]

Nourishing, vibrant, yet unassuming, paella has held a place of honor and practicality in Spanish homes for centuries. Join Chef Mark for a taste of seaside Spain, while learning how to make this traditional dish, with a masterful blend of chorizo sausage, shrimp and rice in a saffron based broth. Served with spanish potato pies and complementary wine!

This delicious class was inspired by the cuisine of Wine Country but with a local spin! Learn how easy it is to cook Lobster Tails at home! Chef Mark will start off the evening preparing a rich, creamy Colorado Corn Bisque. The main preparation is a Butter-Poached Lobster Tail served with Peas and Mascarpone Pasta. [...]

Sous Vide is a French cooking term that translates to "under vacuum". It refers to the process of vacuum sealing food, then cooking it to a precise temperature in a water bath. Chef Mark walks you through this trendy technique, for the perfect results every time! Enjoy a Halibut Beurre Blanc, with a side, at [...]

Chef Mark shows you how to work with shellfish to create a beautiful Italian Style dish! The night begins with preparation of Italian Egg Drop Soup. Next, you will see how to make Fresh Pasta from a few simple ingredients, that will be used in the main course. Chef walks you through the steps to [...]

Chef goes "hog wild" in this class, it's all about bacon! Chef Mark starts off by preparing a Beer Bacon Cheddar Cheese Soup, followed by Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with a tangy Asian sauce. Bacon-Wrapped Beef Filet with sautéed porcini mushrooms and whiskey Bacon Brussel Sprouts are the main attraction! This evening includes a full course meal [...]

Charlie Trotter, known in the culinary world as the King of Chicago! His flagship restaurant, Charlie Trotter's, is credited with elevating Chicago's cuisine and provided a training ground for some of the nation's best Chefs. Our Chef Mark pays homage to this legend with some of Charlie's recipes. Miso tortellini with red cabbage accompany a [...]

Chef Mark will show you to prepare the Salmon in a puff pastry dough with a fresh Tarragon sauce. Salmon Wellington is paired with green beans almandine. This delicious class includes a full course meal and complementary wine.

Learn just how easy and fun it is to make fresh pasta from scratch. You may never buy dry pasta again! You will make the dough and then work with a pasta press to create pasta 3 ways! Chef will craft a delicious pasta dish from your handmade noodles! Enjoy a family style meal with [...]

Whiskey is the word of this menu. Join Chef Mark as he steps you through these whiskey infused dishes.  Start off with Whiskey Shrimp glazed in a sweet whiskey Barbecue sauce, Bourbon Brown-Sugar glazed Brussel Sprouts with bacon, tipsy sweet potatoes with crusted pecans and marshmallows and the star, sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Mushroom, Bourbon Cream sauce. [...]

Calling all Boat Captains, this one's for you! Chef Mark pulls from his Florida roots to present a fun night of preparing seafood! The evening begins with pink shrimp Ceviche, a zesty dish that "cooks" the fish in its acidic fruit juices. Creamy conch chowder with Snapper Hemingway as the main attraction! Chef prepares a [...]

Chef Mark brings the world of Food Trucks and Food Halls to the Evergreen Kitchen. Many up and coming Chefs are skipping restaurants in favor of mobile eateries or booth space in Food Halls. Chef brings you a taste of everything in this class! Learn to make Louisiana's traditional sandwich, an Oyster Po' Boy! Next [...]