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Good Thymes Cooking Classes - public classes in poughkeepsie and wappingers Falls

2025 Recap of Public Classes

Thank You 2025!

Another year of Good Thymes Cooking Classes with yours truly, Chef Gina, owner of Personal Plates. Thank you to everyone who attended a class in 2025 and I look forward to teaching so many more people!!!! Be sure to check out the winter 2026 calendar of events to preview and register for upcoming classes at: Arlington High School (Lagrange), Open Kitchen At PUF (Poughkeepsie), and River Valley Arts Center (Wappingers Falls). Classes are available for all ages and skill levels. 

•Chef & Chef Jr. 

• Chef Jr. Beginners 

• Adults Night Out 


Does your child use the self direction program? Send me a message for more info! 


Thank the Lord for 2025 and I pray 2026 will be blessed for each of you. 

www.PersonalPlatesLLC.com

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Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Culinary Proficiency Cooking Classes by Personal Plates, LLC

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC), Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF), and at Arlington High School (All information for the classes held at AHS can be found here!); please take note of location when registering.  


*River Valley Arts Center

9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 

*Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory

8 N Cherry St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 


Registration link and waiver for Winter 2026:

PUF & RVAC - all classes


Description of Classes:

Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina Pagan-Vazquez, owner of Personal Plates, LLC. Each month features different classes that require pre-registration to ensure minimum number of students are attending and proper ingredients are available. There are different class series available.  Recommended ages are based on experience in the kitchen. 


*Chef & Chef Jr.: Young beginner chefs join the class with their guardian. Great for adults who are trying to encourage their younger chefs to learn new recipes while making delicious memories together. Open for all ages.


*Chef Jr.: Beginners: Those who have a bit of experience and are at least 10 years old should register! Class recipes focus on either cooking or baking. Parents are welcomed to join for these classes however, not required if child is over 10 years old, has an interest in the kitchen and has assisted somewhat in the past. 


*Adults Night Out: (Formerly Date Night Out) Adults over 21 (duos, singles, couples, family members, etc.) are welcomed to sign up. Leave the kids home and bond over a new experience or come and make a new friend. Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcomed to bring a beverage of your choice. (No alcohol allowed at AHS)  


*Adults Night Out Plus+: For the seasoned chefs: Similar to the ANO classes, but for the home cooks with some experience in the kitchen is recommended as more steps are involved.


If you have any questions, please reach out to Chef Gina prior to registering. If you are interested in booking a private group class (on-site, in-home, or remote), please send an email directly to chefgina@personalplatesllc.com to discuss scheduling. 


Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Cash or Gift Certificate

Pre-registration is required. If cancelation is needed,  please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. No refunds within 24hrs. 

Gift Certificates are available for the PUF & RVAC locations!

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Please send an email if you have any questions or if you would like to book for a private group.

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Upcoming Good Thymes Classes

January 17 @ RVAC

January 17 @ RVAC

January 17 @ RVAC

Chef Jr. Beginners @ 2pm

Fresh Pasta: Ricotta Meatballs and Marinara from scratch
Kid and parent favorite! Chef Gina’s meatball recipe has often become the new favorite in the home after a class. Chef Jrs will learn how to make pasta from scratch as well as how to make juicy meatballs and a delicious yet simple marinara sauce. 


Adults Nigh

Chef Jr. Beginners @ 2pm

Fresh Pasta: Ricotta Meatballs and Marinara from scratch
Kid and parent favorite! Chef Gina’s meatball recipe has often become the new favorite in the home after a class. Chef Jrs will learn how to make pasta from scratch as well as how to make juicy meatballs and a delicious yet simple marinara sauce. 


Adults Night Out @ 5pm

Fresh Made Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chicken & Kale Sausage in a Sage & Brown Butter Pecorino Sauce 
A dumpling meets pasta: learn how to make gnocchi from scratch with Chef Gina's favorite: the sweet potato! Toss with Chicken & Kale Sausage for added flavor in a sage & brown butter sauce finished with fresh grated pecorino. 

-Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!- 

February 7 @ PUF

January 17 @ RVAC

January 17 @ RVAC

Chef & Chef Jr @ 2pm

Homemade Pizzas: Mushroom & Pepperoni with fresh marinara sauce

Young chefs alongside their adults partners will learn to make pizza from scratch along with Chef Gina's beginner friendly marinara. Students will personalize their toppings and heat using pizza style ovens.  


Adults Night Out @ 5pm

Intro to Knife Skills - Sh

Chef & Chef Jr @ 2pm

Homemade Pizzas: Mushroom & Pepperoni with fresh marinara sauce

Young chefs alongside their adults partners will learn to make pizza from scratch along with Chef Gina's beginner friendly marinara. Students will personalize their toppings and heat using pizza style ovens.  


Adults Night Out @ 5pm

Intro to Knife Skills - Shrimp Tacos with Street Corn 
For this class, students will work on their knife skills and learn how to assemble various components to create delicious street tacos with toppings and a Mexican corn salad
-Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!-
(please reserve alcoholic beverages for after knife skills section)

March 21 @ RVAC

January 17 @ RVAC

March 21 @ RVAC

Chef & Chef Jr @ 2pm

 Irish Soda Bread with Fresh Lemon Curd 
 

Adults Night Out @ 5pm

 Fresh Pasta Primavera with Chicken Thighs -Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!-
(please reserve alcoholic beverages for after knife skills section)

Previous Good Thymes Cooking Classes Calendars

Fall 2025 @ PUF

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC), Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF) or Arlington High School (AHS); please take note of location when registering.  


*Sep 6 @ PUF, 2:00-4:00PM: Chef Jr. Beginners

Pepperoni Pizza Day

Personal Pizzas - $85 pp


*Sep 6 @ PUF, 5:00-8:00: Adult Night Out

Fresh Pasta Night

Chicken Piccata w Fettuccine - $95 per person

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Sep 20 @ PUF, 2:00-4:00PM: Chef & Chef Jr.

Beginner Knife Safety (with rounded tip knives)

Pan Fried Gyozas - $75 pp


*Sep 20 @ PUF, 5:00-8:00: Adult Night Out

Adult Knife Skills

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Asian Salad GF/NF/VG - $115 pp

-Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!- 

Please be mindful of alcohol consumption during a knife skills class.


*Oct 4 @ PUF, 2:00-4:00PM: Chef & Chef Jr.

Cinnamon Bun Day

Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns- $75 pp


*Oct 4 @ PUF, 5:00-8:00: Adult Night Out

Cinnamon Bun Day

Coquito Flavored Cinnabun Cake - $95 per person

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Nov 1 @ PUF, 2:00-4:00PM: Chef Jr. Beginners

Fresh Pasta - Fall Favorites

Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli 

in a sage brown butter sauce or regular - $85 per person


*Nov 1 @ PUF, 5:00-8:00: Adult Night Out

Fresh Pasta - Fall Favorites

Fresh Made Tortellini w Butternut Squash and Ricotta 

served with Pan Seared Chicken Breast and Kale - $115 pp

-Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!- 


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Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For Fall 2025 @ PUF

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

Summer 2025 @ River Valley Arts Center

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC), Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF) or Arlington High School (AHS); please take note of location when registering.  


*Jun 28 @ RVAC, 1:00-3:00PM: Chef & Chef Jr.

Let’s Bake! Fourth of July Theme

Apple Pie Crisps with Homemade Ice Cream - $75 pp


*Jun 28 @ RVAC, 4:00-7:00: Adult Night Out

All About The Sides!

A 4th of July Special- $95 pp

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Jul 19 @ RVAC, 1:00-3:00PM: Chef & Chef Jr.

Let's Cook!

Handmade Pizza with Marinara - $75 pp


*Jul 19 @ RVAC, 4:00-7:00: Adult Night Out

Summer Carbonara 

with Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs - $115 pp

Citrus Salad, and Tiramisu

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Aug 2 @ RVAC, 1:00-3:00: Chef Jr. Beginners

Let's Bake!

Watermelon Cupcakes $85 pp    


*Aug 2 @ RVAC, 4:00-7:00: Adult Night Out

Spanish Tapas - 

Small Plates style - $115 pp

Cheese Empanadas, Churrasco & Guac Plantains, Patatas Bravas, Flan

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


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Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For Winter/Spring 2025 @ RVAC

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

Spring 2025 @ River Valley Arts Center

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC), Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF) or Arlington High School (AHS); please take note of location when registering.  


*Mar 29 @ RVAC, 2:00-4:00: Chef Jr. Beginners

Empanadas!

Cheese Empanadas for beginners - $80 per person


*Mar 29 @ RVAC, 5:00-8:00: Adult Night Out

Empanadas!

Beef Empanadas with White Rice & Pink Beans - $95 per person

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Apr 12 @ RVAC, 2:00-4:00pm: Chef & Chef Jr.

Easter Special

Bunny Cookie Baskets - $140 per duo

Bunny shaped Linzer cookies with strawberry filling. 

Chef Jrs. will also create baskets to bring the cookies home


*Apr 12 @ RVAC, 5:00-8:30: Adult Night Out

Spring Pasta Night

Garlic & Herb Shrimp with Pesto Pasta - $95 per person

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*May 31 @ RVAC, 2:00-4:00pm: Chef Jr. Beginners

Knife Skills

Recipe Pending - $90 per person


*May 31 @ RVAC, 5:00-8:00pm: Adult Night Out

Knife Skills 

Vegetable Spring Rolls (GF) - $100 per person

Join Chef Gina for a lesson on knife skills! We will use our prepared items to create spring rolls with a nut-free dipping sauce and salad.  

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


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Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For Winter/Spring 2025 @ RVAC

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

Winter/Spring 2025 @ River Valley Arts Center

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC), Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF) or Arlington High School (AHS); please take note of location when registering.  


*Feb 15 @ RVAC, 1:00-3:00pm: Chef & Chef Jr.

Valentine's Special

I-Heart-Pizza with Marinara, Cheese & Pepperoni - $140 per duo


*Mar 1 @ RVAC, 2:00-4:30: Chef Jr. Beginners

Pasta From Scratch

Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Marinara Sauce - $80 per person


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Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For Winter/Spring 2025 @ RVAC

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

November & December 2024

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC),  Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF) or Arlington High School (AHS); please take note of location when registering.  


*Nov 2 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

Fresh Pasta Favorites

Mac & Cheese Farfalle & Tenders - $130 per duo

Bring your young chefs along to make pasta and cheese sauce from scratch, learning some great techniques along the way. We’ll also sear off some chicken tenders to make this a kid favorite!   


*Nov 2 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

Fresh Pasta Night

Roasted Butternut Squash Tortellini - $85 per person

Along with this delicious stuffed pasta, we will be tossing 

with a pancetta & kale brown butter sauce. 

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Dec 7 @ RVAC, 3:00-5:00: Chef & Chef Jr.

Classic Dessert

Berry & Lemon Curd Bread Pudding with Ice Cream  - $130 per duo

Finger-licking good dessert! With a little exercise, we will begin with the ice cream from scratch - different flavor options will be available. Then we’ll work on some techniques to make the delicious bread pudding.


*Dec 7 @ RVAC, 6:00-9:00: Adult Night Out

Latin Night - Let's Bake!

Chimichurri Churrasco & Flan Crème Caramel - $85 per person

 For this class, we begin with the dessert! Learn the tricks to a balanced flan with caramel from scratch. Option to take yours home! Then, we will create a flavor packed Chimichurri sauce, learn how to remove that chewy, fibrous part of the steak (and what it’s called), and work on some knife skills for our roasted vegetables.  

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Dec 21 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef Jr. Beginners

Let's Bake!

Holiday Surprise Chocolate Cupcakes - $65 per person

 After baking our cupcakes and making a yummy buttercream, we will create a little surprise before bringing it all together.  


*Dec 21 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

Knife Skills

Vegetable Spring Rolls (GF) - $90 per person

Join Chef Gina for a lesson on knife skills! We will use our prepared items to create spring rolls with a nut-free dipping sauce and salad.  

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


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Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For November & December Classes Here

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

August, September & October 2024

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC),  Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF) or Arlington High School (AHS); please take note of location when registering.  


*Aug 24 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef Jr. Beginners

Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs from Scratch - $65 per person

Fresh Pasta for beginners

This class is all about making it from scratch! From 

the pasta, to the marinara, to the meatballs! However, 

it is still beginner friendly and perfect for inspiring 

your young chefs.  


*Aug 24 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

Marinated Shrimp & Pesto Pasta - $85 per person

Fresh Pasta Night

Another pasta night! This time we are pairing with a fresh 

made pesto and flavorful garlic & herb marinated shrimp.  

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Sep 7 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

French Onion Soup & Pull Apart Bread - $130 per duo

Trendy Recipe!

We will make a yummy French onion soup, pour 

into a bakery fresh bread loaf, top with cheese 

then melt to perfection! 


*Sep 7 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

Vegetable Spring Rolls (GF) - $90 per person

Knife Skills

 Join Chef Gina for a lesson on knife skills! We will 

use our prepared items to create spring rolls 

with a nut-free dipping sauce and Asian salad.  

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Sep 21 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

Dessert Empanadas (Guava, Apple, +more) - $130 per duo

Hispanic Heritage Month

After making the empanada dough from scratch 

and letting it rest, we will create savory fillings 

and fry to crispy perfection.


*Sep 21 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:30: Adult Night Out

Beef Empanadas with White Rice & Pink Beans - $85 per person

Latin Night - Hispanic Heritage Month

Learn to make a fresh empanada dough from scratch. 

While the dough rests, we will make a flavor packed beef 

filling with a Puerto Rican-style sofrito, white rice and pink beans. 

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-


*Oct 5 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef Jr. Beginners

Turkey & Zucchini Enchiladas - $65 per person

Homestyle Recipes - Hispanic Heritage Month

After prepping the ingredients, we will create a delicious 

enchiladas dish. While it bakes off, we will make a simple yet 

flavorful pico de gallo.


*Oct 5 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

Homestyle Recipes - Hispanic Heritage Month

Pollo Guisado y Arroz (Stew Chicken and Rice - GF) - $85 per person

Delicious Spanish flavors come together for this stew. While 

it simmers, we will make simple sides that bring this dish 

together: white rice, fried plantains and a side salad.

-Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB!-

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Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For August, September & October Classes Here

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

April 2024

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC) or Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF); please take note of location when registering.  


*April 6 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

 Pan Fried Dumplings - $130/duo

Beginner Knife Skills Techniques

 Bring your favorite Chef in training and work on your dumpling techniques after making your dough from scratch and filling with an Asian flavored chicken and vegetable mixture. This is a perfect recipe to make ahead and freeze to enjoy later. 


*April 6 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

Pasta Primavera - $80 per person 

Fresh Pasta Night!!

 For Pasta Night this month, we will welcome spring with a 

delicious Pasta Primavera full of fresh vegetables. Served 

along with a spring salad and homemade balsamic 

vinaigrette, and fresh bread from Katie Rose Bakery. Bottled 

water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB! 


*April 7 @ RVAC, 1:30-3:00: Chef Jr.: Let's Bake!

 Raspberry Cupcakes & Buttercream Frosting - $70 per person

New Recipe!

 Beginner friendly recipe: we will work on our 

baking techniques to create vanilla cupcakes from scratch and 

fill with raspberry preserves. While the cupcakes cool, we will 

make buttercream frosting from scratch, with a choice of 

color and added flavoring.  


*April 7 @ RVAC, 3:30-5:00: Chef Jr: Let's Cook!

 Cheeseburger Fried Raviolis - $70 per person

Trendy Recipe!

For this beginner style class, we will create a cheeseburger filling 

with Chef Gina's favorite enhancements then repurpose wonton wrappers to make stuffed raviolis.  


*April 20 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

 Beef & Cheese Empanadas - $130 per duo

A Party Favorite!

  Work together with your younger Chef & learn to make a fresh empanada dough from scratch. While the dough rests, we will 

make a flavor packed beef filling with a Puerto Rican-style 

sofrito and add cheese. Option to use cheese only if desired. 


*April 20 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Adult Night Out

 Shrimp Mofongo - $80 per person

Latin Night

 Let's create one of Chef Gina's Puerto Rican favorites! Learn 

how to make a shrimp mofongo with white rice and red beans 

followed by an easy to make at home guava and cheese empanadas. Bottled water is provided, however you are welcome to BYOB! 


Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register For April Classes Here

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

March 2024

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC) or Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF); please take note of location when registering.  


*Mar 10 @ RVAC, 1:30-3:00: Chef Jr.: Let's Cook!

Chicken Parm Sliders - $70 per person

New Recipe!

Although this is a beginner class, let's work on a few techniques: breading station, sauce making, cross contamination awareness, 

and layering flavors! Breaded chicken cutlets are covered with a 

fresh made marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, layered in Hawaiian bread rolls and topped with a garlic and herb butter. 


*Mar 10 @ RVAC, 3:30-5:00: Chef Jr: Let's Bake!

Cinnamon & Banana Donut Holes w/ Vanilla Glaze - $70 per person

Trendy Recipe!

Can't you just smell this?! With basic pantry ingredients, we will 

make our donut dough from scratch then learn how to properly 

fry and garnish.  


*Mar 30 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

Sweet & Smokey Shrimp Street Tacos (GF) - $130 per duo

 For this class, students will learn how to assemble various components to create delicious street tacos with toppings and a Mexican corn salad. 


*Mar 30 @ RVAC, 5:30-9:00: Date Night Out

Chimichurri Steak w/ Roasted Veg & Flan Caramel (GF)- $160 per duo 

For this class, we begin with the dessert! Learn the tricks to a  

balanced flan with caramel from scratch. Option to take yours 

home! Then, we will create a  flavor packed Chimichurri sauce, 

learn how to remove that chewy, fibrous part of the steak (and 

what it’s called), and work on some  knife skills for our roasted vegetables. Bottled water is provided however, you 

are welcome to BYOB!


Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register Here

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

February 2024

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC) or Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF); please take note of location when registering.  


*Feb 3 @ RVAC, 6:30-9:30: Date Night Out

 Roasted Butternut Squash & Mushroom Risotto - $150 per duo 

Encore Recipe Request!

Learn the techniques to roast your favorite vegetables then 

make a delicious creamy yet tender risotto. We will pair this 

with an arugula & parmesan salad tossed in a fresh made 

balsamic vinaigrette. Bottled water is provided however, you 

are welcome to BYOB!


*Feb 17 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs - $130 per duo

Encore Recipe Request!

This class is all about making it from scratch! From the pasta, to the marinara, to the meatballs! However, it is still beginner friendly and perfect for inspiring your young chefs. This class will focus on technique development and learning what to look for when cooking while using kitchen equipment to help us along.


*Feb 18 @ RVAC, 1:30-3:00: Chef Jr.: Let's Cook!

Crispy Potato Cheesy Bites - $70 per person

New Recipe!

After ricing the potatoes, we will create flavorful fried balls stuffed with cheese. This will pair deliciously with Chef Gina's marinara sauce.


*Jan 7 @ RVAC, 3:30-5:00: Chef Jr: Let's Bake!

Banana Foster (NA) Upside-Down Puff Pastry - $70 per person

Trendy Recipe!

After coming across many versions of the new trend of upside

-down puff pastries, the Bananas Foster is one Chef Gina could 

not pass up! Depending on the ages of the registrations, the recipe will be planned to be non-alcoholic. 


Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register Here

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

January 2024

Good Thymes Cooking Classes

Classes are held at either River Valley Arts Center (RVAC) or Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF); please take note of location when registering.  


*Jan 7 @ RVAC, 1:30-3:00: Chef Jr.: Let's Cook!

 Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese - $70 per person

 Beginner chefs will learn how to make a simple tomato 

bisque and cast iron pan techniques and other tips to 

make a delicious grilled cheese on artisan bread


*Jan 7 @ RVAC, 3:30-5:00: Chef Jr: Let's Bake!

 Cranberry Bliss Bars w/ Toasted Almonds - $70 per person 

While the bars are baking, we will toast the almonds 

to top over a fresh made cream cheese frosting 


*Jan 13 @ RVAC, 5:30-8:30: Date Night Out

 Roasted Butternut Squash & Mushroom Risotto - $150 per duo 

Learn the techniques to roast your favorite vegetables then 

make a delicious creamy yet tender risotto. We will pair this 

with an arugula & parmesan salad tossed in a fresh made 

balsamic vinaigrette. Bottled water is provided however, you 

are welcome to BYOB!


*Jan 27 @ RVAC, 2:30-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr.

Mac & Cheese Fried Wontons - $130 per duo

While the fresh dough rests, students will learn the steps to make cheese sauce from scratch, including a bechamel sauce. After the pasta is ready, we will then fill and pan fry wontons until crispy.


*Jan 27 @ RVAC, 5:30-8:30: Date Night Out: Pasta Night!

 Chicken & Kale Sausage with Ricotta Stuffed Tortellini - $150 per duo

As always, pasta dough is made from scratched! While the dough 

rests, we will prepare the filling to then create fresh tortellini. 

The chicken & kale sausage will be sauteed and finished in a 

brown butter sauce and topped with shaved parmesan. 

Bottled water is provided however, you are welcome to BYOB!


Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! 

Registration link with waivers and remittance details:

Register Here

 
Payment options include:

Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, or Cash

(Credit Card not accepted at this time)

Pre-registration is required

If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class as a courtesy to prevent purchase of excess food. Classes require a minimum of 4 registrants and may need to be canceled if this is not met. You will be notified via email to confirm. 

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