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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) or Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (PUF); 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
Cooking classes are taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina! Each month classes are added to the calendar and require pre-registration to ensure minimum number of students are attending and proper ingredients are available.
Registration link with more details and required waivers:
Description of Classes:
There are different classes available. Recommended ages are based on experience in the kitchen.
*Young beginner chefs are encouraged to join the class with their guardian for the Chef & Chef Jr. classes. Great for adults who are trying to encourage their younger chefs to learn new recipes while making delicious memories together.
*Those who have a bit of experience and are middle school age (10-13) should register for the Chef Jr: Pre-teen class or of high school age (13-18) should register for the Chef Jr: Teens class. Parent are welcomed to join for these classes however, not required if child is within the age group. The child should have an interest in the kitchen and have assisted somewhat in the past. (For 2023 I plan to rebrand these classes as they are not limited by age but rather by experience.)
*Adult pairs (singles, couples, family members, etc.) are welcomed to sign up for the Date Night Out classes. Leave the kids home and bond over a new experience. Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcomed to bring a beverage of your choice.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chef Gina prior to registering. Please be sure to select which class(es) you are registering for. 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, Credit Card (3.5% fee), or Cash
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.
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Good Thymes Cooking Classes Calendar
December 2022
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.
* December 4 @ RVAC, 3pm-5:00: Chef Jr.: Preteens & Teens Baking: Apple Cobble Bites w/ Fresh Ice Cream - $45 per person
We will make individual Apple Cobbler Bites and as they are baking, students will be able to make their choice of flavored ice cream from scratch.
* December 10 @ PUF, 4pm-6:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Honey & Cinnamon Buttermilk Biscuits - $45 per person
In this baking class, we will make the biscuit dough from scratch, learning about how to get the many layers and pack with flavor.
* December 10 @ PUF, 6:30pm-9:00: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Fresh Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Vodka Sauce - $55 per person
We will enhance our pasta technique by making ravioli stuffed with a fresh spinach & ricotta cheese blend then toss in a vodka sauce and paired with a creamy scratch Caesar Salad. Bottled water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!
* December 17 @ PUF, 4pm-6:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Christmas Tree Pull Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread - $45 per person
Together with your younger chef, learn how to add a delicious appetizer to your upcoming family gatherings! Along with this twist on garlic knots, we will also learn how easy it is to make marinara sauce.
* December 17 @ PUF, 6:30pm-9:30: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Fresh Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Chicken & Kale Sausage - $55 per person
Another Fresh Pasta Favorite! Sweet Potato Gnocchi! Paired with a Chicken & Kale Sausage, we will toss this with a delicious Sage & Brown Butter Pecorino Sauce. Yum! Bottle water is provided, however, you are welcome to BYOB!
* December 18: Knife Skills Day! @ RVAC, 1:00pm-2:30:
Chef & Chef Jr.: Cheesesteak Fried Wontons - $45 per person
Work alongside your young chef to encourage knife skills & safety to chop the needed ingredients in a twist on the crowd favorite Cheesesteak with a creamy cheese sauce. (If your Chef Jr has some experience with knife skills, guardian is not required)
* December 18: Knife Skills Day! @ RVAC, 3:00pm-4:30: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Mini Chicken Pot Pies - $45 per person
After we practice our knife skills to mince the classic ingredients, we will create a chicken pot pie filling to stuff into cut pie crusts. These baked pies are sure to become a new favorite! (If your Chef Jr has some experience with knife skills, guardian is not required)
Cooking classes taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina!
Registration link which has waivers and remittance details:
Payment options include:
Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Credit Card (3.5% fee), or Cash
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
November 2022 - Fall Edition
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.
* November 5 @ RVAC, 4pm-6:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Chicken & Fall Veggie Skillet - $45 per person
Learn helpful tips with your young chefs to take the guessing out of making chicken to perfection. We will also introduce knife skills as we chop fall vegetables to pair with the chicken.
* November 5 @ RVAC, 6:30pm-9:00: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Cinnamon & Chile Spiced Seared Salmon - $50 per person
Bring a loved one to create this delicious recipe and learn a few tips to make the perfect salmon.
* November 19 @ PUF, 4pm-6:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Pumpkin Chili & Cornbread Muffins - $45 per person
Put a spin on the traditional chili and make it a fall favorite! By using the Instant-Pot, we will bring this dish to life, loaded with flavor!
* November 19 @ PUF, 6:30pm-9:00: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Pumpkin Bacon Carbonara with fresh pasta - $50 per person
We will make fresh made pasta to toss with a pumpkin bacon carbonara and serve with roasted squash. Bring your own vodka or rum to add to a warm mulled apple cider.
* November 20 @ RVAC, 1:00pm-3:00: Chef Jr.: Preteen Cooking Class: Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese - $45 per person
An easy way to wear your vegetables is by including it into your favorite dish! What young eater doesn’t like Mac and cheese? Your Chef Jr can learn to recreate their go-to dish from scratch with a twist!
* November 20 @ RVAC, 3:30pm-5:30: Chef Jr.: Preteen & Teen Baking Class: Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins - $45 per person
Add a twist to the crowd favorite banana bread by adding pumpkin and making it individual sized. So good it’s hard to eat just one!
* November 26: Knife Skills Day! @ RVAC, 2:00pm-3:30: Chef & Chef Jr.: Intro to Knife Skills: Roasted Garlic & Pumpkin Hummus
- $45 per person
For this class, we will go over an introduction to knife skills for you and your young/ beginner chefs as we make a seasonal crudité platter to serve with a delicious Roasted Garlic & Pumpkin Hummus.
* November 26: Knife Skills Day! @ RVAC, 4:00pm-5:30: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Apple Pie Dumplings - $45 per person
After we practice our knife skills to mince apples, we will create an apple pie filling to stuff into wonton wrappers. Chefs will learn how to pan fry the dumplings and make a caramel dip from scratch.
* November 26: Knife Skills Day! @ RVAC, 6:30pm-8:30: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Knife Skills: Instant Pot Beef Stew- $50 per person
Gather a loved one (or two) to work on your knife skills as we cut some veggies for an Instant-Pot beef stew with roasted potatoes. Bring your favorite vanilla vodka & spiced rum to make a Pumpkin Pie Martini after the knives are put away.
Cooking classes taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina!
Registration link which has waivers and remittance details:
Registration Closed
Payment options include:
Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Credit Card, or Cash
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.
October 2022 - Fall Edition
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.
* October 9 @ RVAC, 1pm-2:30: Chef Jr.: Pre-teens Cooking Class: Mini Apple Pie Crisps - $45 per person
Individual Apple Pie Crisps made with locally sourced apples from Barton Orchards hand picked by Chef Gina
* October 9 @ RVAC, 3pm-4:30: Chef Jr.: Teens Cooking Class: Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins - $45 per person
Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins made with locally sourced apples from Barton Orchards hand picked by Chef Gina
* October 16 @ RVAC, 1pm-2:30: Chef Jr.: Pre-teens Cooking Class: Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Cookies - $45 per person
A Fall twist on a favorite cookie made fresh
* October 16 @ RVAC, 3pm-4:30: Chef Jr.: Teens Cooking Class: Cinnamon Streusel Muffins - $45 per person
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, these muffins are deliciously easy to make
* October 22 @ PUF, 2:30pm-4:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Red Velvet Vampire Cupcakes - $45 per person
Topped with cream cheese frosting and decorated with raspberry blood from a vampire bite
* October 22 @ PUF, 4:30pm-6:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Pan Fried Pumpkin Raviolis with Alfredo Sauce - $45 per person
We will use an easy technique that you can make at home for these pan fried pumpkin raviolis and toss them in an easy alfredo sauce
* October 22 @ PUF, 6:30pm-8:30: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Fresh Made Pumpkin Raviolis with a sausage & pepitas brown butter sauce and Pumpkin Puree Cocktail - $50 per person
We will use an classic technique to make pumpkin raviolis and toss them in a sausage & pepitas brown butter sauce.
We will also create a pumpkin puree drink that you are welcome to add your own liquor to! Vanilla Vodka or Captain Morgan Rum goes great!
Bottled water is also provided
* October 29 @ RVAC, 4:30pm-6:00: Chef & Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Halloween Pumpkin Mummy Muffins - $45 per person
Pumpkin spiced muffins are decorated in a mummy design with a cream cheese frosting
* October 29 @ RVAC, 6:30pm-8:30: Date Night Out Cooking Class: Apple Stuffed Pork Chops with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli Rabe with a Sweet & Salty Rim Apple Cider - $50 per person
A fall twist to a savory dinner, Chef Gina will teach you a few tricks to level up the date night favorite pork chops & mashed
We will also make a simple syrup to create a sweet & salty rim for a crisp apple cider which pairs great with your BYOB of choice such as green apple vodka & triple sec/lemon.
Bottle water is also provided
Cooking classes taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina!
Registration link which has waivers and remittance details:
Payment options include:
Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Credit Card, or Cash
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.
September 2022
Good Thymes Cooking Classes
River Valley Arts Center
9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
* September 3: Chef & Chef Jr. 1PM & 3:30PM
Pan Fried Dumplings - $40 per person
Vegan wonton wrappers are filled with fresh vegetables with the choice of adding pork, then pan fried and steamed.
* September 3: Date Night Out 6PM
Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Yellow Rice & Roasted Vegetables - $45 per person BYOB
Chicken thighs are marinated with fresh made chimichurri. Practice knife skills when preparing the vegetables and herbs.
* September 10: Chef & Chef Jr. 1PM & 3:30PM
Sautéed Spinach Artichoke Dip - $40 per person
Learn Chef Gina's take on this crowd favorite appetizer. Combine Garlic sautéed spinach with a creamy mixture to bring this dish to life!
* September 10: Date Night Out 6PM
Fresh Made Creamy Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Sautéed Garlic & Herb Chicken Breast - $45 per person BYOB
Pasta is layered with fresh basil, cut as desired and paired with a flavorful chicken breast and creamy sauce.
* September 18: Chef Jr.: Pre-Teen (middle schoolers) 1PM
Chocolate Chip Cookies & Ice Cream - $45 per person
With an easy recipe, we will make chocolate chip cookies from scratch. While they bake in the oven, we will shake up some soft serve ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, or mint.
* September 18: Chef Jr.: Teens (high schoolers) 3:30PM
Flan Crème Caramel with Strawberry Coulis - $45 per person
A combination of sweet and creamy paired with a bit of tart - these individual desserts will help students practice a few technical skills.
* September 25: Chef Jr.: Pre-Teen (middle schoolers) 1PM
Brunch Special: Breakfast Egg Muffins - $45 per person
So many options to create! Ingredient choices include: Ham, Tomato, Mushroom, Spinach, Cheddar, and more!
* September 25: Chef Jr.: Teens (high schoolers) 3:30PM
Brunch Special: Eggs Benedict - $45 per person
For this classic recipe, we will create a delicious hollandaise sauce and practice making the perfect poached egg.
Cooking classes taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina!
Registration link which has waivers and remittance details:
Registration Ended
Payment options include:
Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Credit Card, or Cash
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.
August 2022
Good Thymes Cooking Classes
River Valley Arts Center
9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
* August 6: Chef & Chef Jr. 1PM & 3:30PM - Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Tortillas - $40 per person
Each station will prepare their own tortillas from scratch and add their preferred fillings including chicken, cheese & veggies.
* August 6: Singles Night 6PM - Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Yellow Rice & Roasted Vegetables - $45 per person
Chicken thighs are marinated with fresh made chimichurri. Practice knife skills when preparing the vegetables and herbs.
* August 13: Chef & Chef Jr. 1PM & 3:30PM
Ricotta Marinara Meatballs with Pasta - $40 per person
We begin by preparing a delicious marinara sauce then hand shape the cheesy beef meatballs. If you have a gluten allergy, be sure to email after registering to ensure only GF ingredients are used.
* August 13: Date Night Out 6PM
Steakhouse Pasta with Fresh Made Pappardelle - $45 per person
Pappardelle pasta is made from scratch and tossed with a brandy infused tomato sauce, topped with cast-iron seared steak.
* August 21: Open Kitchen Special 1PM & 3:30PM
Dessert Empanadas - $35 per person
Empanada dough is made from scratch and filled with delicious ingredients such as: guava, cream cheese, strawberry jam, Nutella and more!
* August 28: Open Kitchen Special 1PM & 3:30PM
Oven Fresh Brownies with Soft Serve Ice Cream - $35 per person
Soft serve ice cream is made using the magic of science and Ziploc bags! Choice of flavors and colors.
Cooking classes taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina!
Registration link which has waivers and remittance details:
Registration Ended
Payment options include:
Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Credit Card, or Cash
Pre-registration is required. If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class to avoid a 20% cancelation fee.
July 2022
Good Thymes Cooking Classes
River Valley Arts Center
9 S Mesier Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
* July 17: 1PM & 3:30PM - Air-fryer Guacamole Plantain Bites - VG/GF - $35 per person
We will also make sautéed Sweet & Smokey Chickpeas as the added topping.
* July 24: 1PM & 3:30PM - Air-Fryer Nashville Chicken & Waffles - $40 per person
Chicken tenderloins are marinated with spicy buttermilk. Waffle batter & flavorful coleslaw are also made fresh.
* July 31: 1PM & 3:30PM - Summer Rainbow Roll Ups - VG/GF - $35 per person
Rolls are made with rice paper with fresh vegetables, working on our knife skills. Served with a peanut (or sunflower if there are allergies) dip.
Cooking classes taught with step-by-step guidance from Chef Gina!
Registration link which has waivers and remittance details:
Registration Ended
Payment options include:
Venmo, QuickPay/Zelle, Check, Credit Card, or Cash
Pre-registration is required. If cancelation is needed, please advise 48 hours prior to start of class to avoid a 20% cancelation fee.
April 2022
Calendar of classes for April