Calendar - Central Market Cooking School Plano

Sep 5, 2026: Make & Take: French Macarons at Central Market Cooking School Plano

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0500

You'll make the batter and the buttercream fillings; pipe out these dainty French treats; and while they bake, fill some pre-baked shells with an assortment of seasonal fillings. By the end of class, you'll have mastered the art of the macaron!

You'll leave class with 12 macarons with assorted fillings to enjoy.

For ages 13 & up. Children 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Each attendee must purchase a ticket.

You'll make:

Macaron batter and seasonal fillings

You'll fill:

Macaron shells with an assortment of seasonal fillings

You'll take:

12 macarons that you made in class with you

Safety & Precautions

At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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Sep 9, 2026: All About Lamb at Central Market Cooking School Plano

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0500

Learn more about the various cuts as you create five delightful dishes. Working with a small team, you will learn to skewer pieces o leg of lamb; rib chops; lamb shanks; and ground lamb. As class ends, you'll enjoy a lamb-filled feast.

For ages 18 & up. 21 or older? You'll enjoy a glass of wine to complement your creations.

Lamb Rib Chops with Cherry Pan Sauce

Grilled Lamb & Fig Skewers with Mint-Pepper Glaze

Herb-crusted Lamb Roast with Apricot Relish

Savory, Braised Lamb Shanks

Merguez (Spicy Tunisian Sausage)

Safety & Precautions

At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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Sep 10, 2026: An Evening in Germany: Classic Cuisine at Central Market Cooking School Plano

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0500

Create a menu filled with classic dishes from Germany. Working with a small team, you’ll pound a bone-in pork chop to create thin cutlet; wrap it in Black Forest Ham; sauté’ the schnitzel until golden; and then create a pan sauce with mushrooms and pearl onions. As sides, you and your team will master the art of making spätzle, the dumpling-like noodles that are a staple in Southern Germany; a traditional dish of red cabbage brightened with citrus; and a delightful rolled sponge cake filled with strawberries and whipped cream. At the end of class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the results of your efforts.

For ages 13 & up. Attendees not yet 18 must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket. Tickets are priced per person. 21 or over? You’ll enjoy a glass of German wine paired with your meal.

Jägerschnitzel (Hunter’s Schnitzel)

Spatzle (Dumpling-like Noodles from Southern Germany)

Citrus-Spiced Red Cabbage

Erdbeer-Sahne Biskuitrolle (Strawberry Cream Roll)

Safety & Precautions

At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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Sep 17, 2026: New York Italian at Central Market Cooking School Plano

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0500

Learn a little more about this blended cuisine based on traditional Italian regional recipes combined with American ingredients and style. You will work in our kitchen with a small team to create these dishes found in Italian-American restaurants throughout New York.

For ages 18 & up. 21 or older? You'll enjoy a glass of Italian wine with your meal.

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Bread

Caesar Salad

Chicken Parmesan

Chocolate Chip Cannoli

Safety & Precautions

At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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Sep 26, 2026: Souffles at Central Market Cooking School Plano

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Once you've perfected the basics of separating eggs; whipping the whites; and the gentle art of folding ingredients into a dish, you'll dazzle your friends and family with your expertise! With able assistance from our instructors, and working with a small group, you'll make 2 savory and 2 sweet souffles in class and enjoy the results of your efforts.

For ages 18 & up.

Spinach Souffle in Phyllo

Cheese Souffle

Chocolate Souffle

Grand Marnier Souffle

Safety & Precautions

At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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Sep 27, 2026: Fundamentals of Gluten-Free Baking at Central Market Cooking School Plano

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0500

Finally! Achieve the rolls, biscuits, cakes, and cookies you love and crave, without the gluten. During class, we’ll unlock key gluten-free baking techniques to achieve the delicious tastes and textures you crave in baked goods.

Get to know ingredients like psyllium husk, create your own tangzhong (sometimes known as “water roux”), a technique used in creating a fluffy, hydrated texture in Japanese milk breads. You’ll also create your own all-purpose gluten-free flour blend—and understand the functions of each of the elements that go into it.

Note that while this class is focused on gluten-free ingredients and baking techniques, the class does not take place in a gluten-free baking facility, so please keep that in mind if you have a severe gluten allergy.

You will be working in a small group. For ages 13 and up.

Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls

Gluten-Free Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Gluten-Free S'more Cookies

Safety & Precautions

At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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