Top St Louis Cooking Classes

Trade boxed pasta for handmade gnocchi in this fun St. Louis cooking experience. In this class, Chef Legina breaks down gnocchi making into simple, approachable steps. Start by preparing a classic dough with potatoes, flour, eggs and salt, then roll and shape your gnocchi by hand while learning the techniques that give them their signature soft texture. Next, build a fresh basil pesto and pair it with a creamy mushroom sauce, combining bright herbs with rich, savory flavor. Chef Legina will share practical tips on timing and sauce consistency to help you bring the whole dish together. Enjoy your finished gnocchi at the end of class and leave with the confidence to recreate this Italian favorite at home.

Bring a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen in this fun St. Louis dessert-making experience. In this class, Chef Legina breaks down the process of making beignets into simple, approachable steps. Start by mixing and proofing a traditional dough made with yeast, eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla, learning the techniques behind soft, tender pastries. Next, fry your beignets to a golden finish and create a smooth chocolate filling for a rich contrast inside. To complete the dish, prepare a tangy lemon glaze that adds brightness and balance to every bite. Enjoy your handmade beignets fresh from the fryer and leave with practical baking techniques you can recreate at home.

A Day in Ste. Genevieve: Taste, Sip & Explore! (Wednesday's, Friday's & Sunday's) Ready for the perfect day trip? Hop on the bus and leave the planning to us as we spend the day tasting, sipping, and exploring some of the best experiences Ste. Genevieve County has to offer. Our first stop is the world-renowned Baetje Farms, where you’ll tour the farm, learn how their award-winning goat cheeses are crafted, and of course, enjoy a delicious tasting. Trust us, this isn’t your average cheese plate! Next, we head to Charleville Brewery & Winery. Enjoy 4 hand selected samples. Enjoy what you tried?! We have 24 taps where you can purchase addition samples of beer, wine, margaritas and more! Then we wrap up the day in historic Ste. Genevieve, to see one of Missouri’s most charming towns. You’ll have time to stroll the beautiful downtown, explore historic landmarks, check out unique local shops, and soak up the small-town French colonial charm. Flavor, history & fun all in one day!