Exclusively for Explorer West Middle School Students
Explorer West Cozy Kitchen: Winter Bakes & Comfort Foods
Warm up winter with cozy baking and delicious homemade comfort foods! In this hands-on cooking and baking club, Explorer West students will explore sweet and savory recipes while building confidence, creativity, and independence in the kitchen.
About the Club
Cozy Kitchen club
Each session will introduce practical kitchen skills—from measuring and mixing to shaping dough and developing flavor—as students work together to create something delicious.
We’ll finish each class with a tasting, and students will receive recipes to recreate their favorites at home. Beginners and experienced young cooks are welcome—bring your curiosity and appetite!
Possible recipes include:
Cinnamon rolls
Orange-vanilla scones
Gingerbread
Chocolate Treats
Comfort Soups
Lasagnes
Homemade breads
A surprise seasonal baker's challenge
Recipes may vary slightly based on seasonal ingredients and class pacing.
Program details
Dates
Mondays
January 11; January 25th; February 8th; February 22nd; March 1; March 15; March 22; March 29
(No class 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/8)
Time
3:45–5:15 p.m.
Location
Explorer West Middle School
Class Size
8–15 students
Cost
$280 for the 8-week session
($35 per class)
All ingredients and supplies are included.
Financial Assistance
A limited number of half-price scholarships are available for Explorer West families who would benefit from financial assistance.
If cost would prevent your student from participating, please email me at madeleine@madeleineskidsclasses.com. My goal is to make this program accessible to as many students as possible.
About the instructor
Hi! I'm Madeleine, founder of Madeleine's Kids Classes.
I love helping children discover the joy of cooking and baking in a supportive, hands-on environment. My small-group classes encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence while teaching practical kitchen skills students can use for years to come.
I have taught cooking and enrichment programs throughout the Seattle area and am excited to bring this new middle school baking club to Explorer West.
Exclusively for Explorer West Middle School Students
Explorer West Fall Harvest Kitchen Club
Spend Monday afternoons baking delicious fall treats, learning real kitchen skills, and enjoying time with friends. Each week we'll make a new seasonal recipe from scratch while building confidence, creativity, and practical cooking skills in a fun, welcoming environment.
About the Club
fall harvest Kitchen club
Celebrate the flavors of autumn in this hands-on after-school baking club designed especially for middle school students.
Each week students will bake a delicious seasonal recipe from scratch while learning practical kitchen skills like measuring, mixing, kneading yeast dough, decorating baked goods, and working as a team. Along the way they'll build confidence, creativity, and independence in the kitchen while enjoying a relaxing, screen-free afternoon with friends.
Whether your student already loves to bake or is just getting started, everyone is welcome.
Possible recipes include:
- 🍂 Maple Cinnamon Scones
- 🥧 Apple Hand Pies
- 🍂 Handmade Fettuccine with Sage butter
- 🎃 Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
- 🍂 Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
- 🍞 Herbed Focaccia
- 🍪 Butternut Squash Soup
- 🍁 A surprise seasonal baker's challenge
Recipes may vary slightly based on seasonal ingredients and class pacing.
Program details
Dates
Mondays
September 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 9, 16, 30
(No class November 2 and 23rd)
Time
3:45–5:15 p.m.
Location
Explorer West Middle School
Class Size
8–15 students
Cost
$280 for the 8-week session
($35 per class)
All ingredients and supplies are included.
Financial Assistance
A limited number of half-price scholarships are available for Explorer West families who would benefit from financial assistance.
If cost would prevent your student from participating, please email me at madeleine@madeleineskidsclasses.com. My goal is to make this program accessible to as many students as possible.
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