These series of classes are designed for those of you who are interested in learning proper cooking or baking techniques and skills. Classes are held in the culinary arts laboratories and lecture rooms. In most cases, you have the opportunity to prepare and produce certain foods, sample, and discuss methods and techniques with the chef instructor. The culinary series are modular. This means you may pick and choose classes that fit your personal interests. In order to ensure individual attention and safety, class enrollment is limited. To enroll, please call 808-734-9211.

Dress code : As a safety precaution, participants in all culinary classes are encouraged to wear covered, non-slip shoes (e.g. tennis shoes) and comfortable slacks. Aprons or any other personal items may also be brought to class. The college, however, will not be held responsible, if such items are lost or stolen.

Mediterranean Magic
This summer, join us on a culinary journey that will introduce you to the exotic flavors of Morocco. Each class will offer a complete menu with select dishes that are popular from Casablanca to Marrakesh. Your teacher will be Chef Magdy Elzoheiry, a native of Alexandria, Egypt. An esteemed KCC culinary graduate, Chef Magdy has worked at several popular local restaurants, including Hajibaba and The Pyramids. Each class features a complete menu: appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert.

Mezze – Small Plates from the Mediterranean
From Greece to Turkey to Egypt, small plate dishes will often make the whole meal. In this class Chef Magdy will teach you how to make appetizer plates such as the deliciously simple grilled shrimp dish called gambari; kufta, wonderfully seasoned meatballs; boreks, small pastries filled with a mixture of cheeses and herbs; baba ganoush, a hearty eggplant dip; hummus, that garlicky and tangy puree and other wonderful Mediterranean treats. Simple, savory and delicious!