Do you enjoy a variety of cultural cuisines? Would you like to learn how to prepare typical cuisines from cultures local and from around the world?

Then sign up for this cooking class held at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

This class is a great hands on experience for teens and adults.

The Community Center will provide all ingredients.

Class is held on the first 4 Tuesdays of every month from 6-8 p.m.

Culture in the Kitchen is open for persons aged 13 and up.

Eligible participants include all Active Duty Military, Retirees, DoD Civilian Employees, and their Families. Each eligible ID card holder may sponsor one non-ID card holder so bring a friend or family member!

View pictures from some of the delicious meals cooked so far!

Monthly Calendar

January

Italian Comfort Foods

Homemade Italian fare that will make you swoon. Demonstration of original recipes. We will prepare some of the finest Italian dishes that you have ever tasted! If you love Italian food, this is the class for you!

February

Valentine' Day Brilliant Brunch

Celebrate Valentines Day together in a different way, by learning amazing brunch treats from savory to sweet offerings. You'll toast with mimosas as you enjoy the fabulous brunch spread you've created together in this special Valentines themed Brilliant Brunch class!

March

Asian Fusion

Explore the unique ingredients, simple techniques and sometimes fiery recipes of Asian cuisine. You'll learn to make authentic versions of some of the region's most popular recipes.

April

You're Bacon Me Crazy!

Either you like bacon, or you’re wrong – or so the saying goes! At this class we will pay tribute to the food that makes just about everything better with a delicious bacon-inspired menu.

May

From the Garden to the Table

The Kitchen Garden Cooking School brings us all together to explore the use of herbs, vegetables, fruits, grains, and spices in recipes from around the world. With whole grain, dairy-free, and gluten-free* substitutions, there is no worry about who's coming to dinner.

June

Cooking with Wine

A great way to enhance your dishes! Learn the tricks to cooking with red wine and cooking with white wine.

July

Gettin' Saucy in the Kitchen; BBQ Throw-down Southern Style

Our chef will throw down some delicious southern style barbecue recipes that you will love to try on your own barbecue!

August

Fish & Seafood Lovers

Fish...seafood...need we say more about this class? The only real question is if the chef can come up with a delicious dessert that fits the bill. Join us and find out!

September

Inspiralized

Turn Vegetables into Healthy, Creative, Satisfying Meals.

October

Oktoberfest

Enjoy authentic German style cuisine with a modern twist on traditional Oktoberfest favorites. Simple recipes from sauerkraut to braised cabbage and crispy pork schnitzel. Beer tasting as well.

November

Giving Thanks

Always a crowd favorite! Our Chef will share with you some amazing twists on your traditional Thanksgiving feast. If you’re making Thanksgiving dinner this year, this will provide you with some great inspiration!

December

Gourmet Gifts for the Holidays

We're going to be preparing things like flavored sugars, salts, vinegars and oils and preserves that are going to make excellent gifts for the holidays.Instead of doing the same thing for the holidays show your friends and family how much you care with the gift of food. And on top of that you'll have your "shopping" done early!

*specific items subject to change depending on availability and seasonality.

A Year of Cooking Schedule (PDF)