Susie Cork, the general manager of Shaw's Restaurant and Inn, also offers cooking classes in Shaw's newly renovated Cooking Studio.

"I want to inspire, give them confidence to cook at home," said Cork, who is a graduate of the Culinary School at Kendall College and has been a chef in Chicago for 17 years.

Cork interacts, entertains, and educates her class as she prepares her culinary delights. The class is limited to about 14 people and is held every Saturday for about two hours.

• The classes are demonstration in style and held on Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn
• The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine (for a reasonable fee) and a typed set of recipes for you to take home
• Bottles of wine are available for purchase
• Coffee, tea and water are provided

The Particulars:

• Classes range from $45-59 and include lunch and typed recipes
• In order to make a reservation for the class, prepayment is required
• Call us at 740-654-1842 or 1-800-654-2477 or stop by the front desk at Shaw’s and take a tour of the Studio on the third floor
• Shaw’s gift certificates are available in any amount and are valid for the Restaurant, Inn and Cooking Studio
• Private class events and larger groups can be accommodated with custom menus and wine tasting

The Instructor:

• Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw’s
• A Lancaster native, Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago’s top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants
• She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

The Classes:

In August & September, Bring a Friend and
you will receive ½-off your class tuition!

• August 7: Cooking from Ohio Farms– Hands On
  • We will use local produce from the Lancaster Farmer’s Market.
  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Local Corn Succotash Salad
    Almond Sesame-Crusted Chicken with Mango Coleslaw, Fresh Peach Galette.
  • Limit 8 students. 10:30-1:30 $55. Hands on style.
• August 14: Mystic Pizza – Pizza on the Grill
  • Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella-Basil Pesto-Roasted local Tomato. Herbed Pizza with Grilled Shrimp, local Corn and Feta. Wheat Pizza with Grilled Steak, Blue Cheese and Grilled Onions.
  • $45. Demonstration Style.
• August 21: Easy as Pie- Hands on Pie Making
  • Peach Sour Cream Streusel Pie, Fresh Berry Lattice Pie, Chocolate Custard Tart with Oreo Crust, Green Tomato Pie.
  • $59. 10:30-1:30pm, Limit 8 students. Hands-On Style.
• August 28: Summer Pasta – Hands on Pasta Making
  • Cilantro Linguine with Thai Peanut Sauce, Grilled Chicken Mezzaluna with Fresh Tomato Broth, Shrimp Ravioli with Corn Cream.
  • 10:30-1:30pm, Limit 8 students, $55. Hands on style.
• September 4: What Ales You?
  • Grilled Beer Flatbread with Beer Cheese spread , Beer Braised Filet Mignon, Frosted Chocolate Stout Cake.
  • Microbrew beers will be available. $50. Demonstration Style.
• September 11: No class.
• September 18: Autumn Sauces – Hands On
  • Caramelized Onion Cranberry Reduction Sauce with Chicken, Cabernet Bordelaise with Beef, Cheddar Béchamel with Pasta.
  • $59. 10:30am-1:30pm. Limit 8 students. Hands On style.
• September 25: Perfect Prime Rib
  • Prime Rib Roast with Montreal Spice Rub, Horseradish Sauce, Mashed Potato Cakes, Local Apple Pie.
  • $50. Demonstration style.
• October 2: Seal the Deal– Hands on Men’s-Only class
  • Learn how to make great dinners for that special someone.
  • Spice crusted Grilled Filet with Cabernet Reduction, Pasta Chicken Marsala, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Grilled Pineapple Orange Salsa.
  • Microbrew Beers will be paired with the menu.
  • $55. Hands on style. 10:30-1:00pm. Limit 8 students.
• October 9: Fall Bread Baking -Hands on Breads
  • Super Sticky Buns, Banana Walnut Bread, Parker House Rolls, Cheddar Cream Biscuits
  • We will have Soup with our bread for lunch. $59, 10:30-2:00pm. Limit 8 students. Hands on style.
• October 16: Cheese Please – Hands on Homemade Cheese and Dairy Workshop
  • Join us as local foodie Brad Grywalski shows us how to make homemade fresh cheeses.
  • Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Butter.
  • $55, 10:30-1:00pm, Limit 8 Students. Hands-On style.
• October 23: Autumn Pasta – Hands on Pasta Making
  • Roast Turkey Agnolotti in a caramelized onion broth,
  • Sweet Potato Ravioli with Amaretti Brown Butter,
  • Rosemary Tagliatelle with Creamy Wild Mushroom Madeira Sauce.
  • Limit 8 students.10:30-1:30pm. $55. Hands on style
• October 30: Harvest Pies – Hands on pie making
  • Upside-Down Apple Walnut Pie, Silky Chocolate Tart, Pumpkin Turtle Pie, Lemon Chess Pie.
  • We will have soup for our lunch. $59. 10:30-1:30pm, Limit 8 students. Hands-On Style.
• November 6: Taking Sides
  • Sweet Potato Biscuits, Corn Pudding, Green Bean Casserole (from scratch!),
  • Four Cheese Mac and Cheese.
  • $45. Demonstration Style.
• November 13: A Few Good Hens
  • Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken with Pinot Noir Butter, Chicken with local Apples & Brandy Cream, Chicken Cordon Bleu with Supreme Sauce.
  • $50. Demonstration style.
• November 20: Hands on Holiday Centerpieces & Autumn Supper
  • Join Rosemary Dupler from Helen’s Flowers and create a take-home Floral Table Centerpiece just in time forThanksgiving and enjoy a demonstration class on Braised Filet Mignon, Mascarpone Potatoes, Upside-Down Pumpkin Pecan Pie.
  • $65. Vase included. 10:30am-2:00pm, Class limited to 14 students.
  • November 27: No class. Go Bucks!

Printable Version of our Cooking Class Schedule
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~All menu’s are subject to change~