Better Than Store Bought: Pizza Parlour at Home, September 19th

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about pulling a bubbling, golden pizza from your own oven. The crust is warm, the toppings are exactly the way you like them, and suddenly an ordinary evening feels like a visit to your favorite neighborhood pizza parlor. In this interactive class, Chef Cheryl will show you how to create the full pizza-shop experience at home, beginning with a beautifully textured homemade dough and continuing with fresh sauces, flavorful toppings, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey. You’ll learn the techniques behind a tender, nicely browned crust and discover how simple it can be to prepare sauces that taste far fresher than anything from a jar. Whether you love classic pepperoni, plenty of vegetables, fresh herbs, or a little of everything, you’ll leave ready to create a pizza that is entirely your own. No pizza stone? No problem. Chef Cheryl will demonstrate how to achieve delicious results using a pizza stone or ordinary baking sheets. On the Menu: 🍕 Homemade Pizza Dough Learn how to prepare a yeast sponge, mix and knead the dough, allow it to rise, and roll or stretch it into your preferred shape. The recipe makes one large pizza or three 12-inch pizzas. 🍅 Fresh No-Cook Pizza Sauce San Marzano tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, and seasonings come together in minutes for a bright, flavorful sauce with no simmering required. 🌿 Homemade Basil Pesto Fresh basil, parsley, garlic, toasted nuts, lemon, and olive oil create a vibrant sauce that brings an entirely different personality to pizza night. 🔥 Hot Honey A sweet and gently spicy finishing drizzle made with honey and fresh jalapeño. Once you taste it on pizza, you may want to put it on everything. 🥬 The Ultimate Pizza Topping Bar Create your own combinations using fresh mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, pepperoni, prosciutto, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, arugula, basil, oregano, red onion, olives, lemon zest, and more. What You’ll Learn How to activate yeast by preparing a sponge and recognizing when it is ready. The best way to mix, knead, rest, roll, and stretch homemade pizza dough. How to create one large pizza or divide the dough for individual pizzas. Tips for achieving a beautifully browned crust in a home oven. How to bake successfully with either a pizza stone or baking sheets. A quick no-cook tomato sauce made with simple pantry ingredients. How to make and emulsify a fresh basil pesto. How to prepare sautéed spinach and homemade hot honey for flavorful toppings. How to combine sauces, cheeses, meats, vegetables, and fresh herbs without overwhelming the crust. Ways to customize pizza night for different tastes and dietary preferences. How to store leftover sauces so you can enjoy them in future meals. Why Take This Course? You’ve always wanted to make pizza dough from scratch but felt intimidated by yeast. You want pizza-shop flavor without relying on premade crusts or bottled sauces. You love the idea of creating a customizable pizza night for family and friends. You want to become more confident working with dough. You’re looking for a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience that is fun to share. You enjoy learning dependable techniques and recipes you can use again and again. You believe homemade pizza, made exactly the way you love it, is truly better than store bought. Class Features Join Chef Cheryl live on Zoom for an interactive, step-by-step cooking experience with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Cook alongside Chef Cheryl from your own kitchen, or settle in and watch so you can recreate everything later. One registration welcomes everyone cooking with you, so invite your family or a few friends to join the fun. Before class, you’ll receive a detailed shopping list, equipment guide, recipes, and mise en place instructions to help you prepare. If you cannot attend live, your registration includes access to the class recording so you can watch and cook when the timing is right for you. Whether you’re planning a cozy night at home, feeding a table full of friends, or looking for a new family tradition, this class will give you the skills and confidence to create a pizza-parlor experience in your own kitchen. Tie on your apron, preheat the oven, and get ready for a pizza night that is truly better than store bought. 🍕