July 15

Monthly Cooking Class for Subscribers

Have you upgraded your subscription yet so you can join us at the 12 live cooking classes? Our first class is July 17, 6 PM Central Time, and we are excited.

FIND YOUR Cooking Class LINK BEHIND THE PAYWALL BELOW at the end of this email - Sorry friends, this is a paid Sunday Subscriber Perk

Cooking is more fun when you get to do it with other people, and that is exactly what the CookStack Collective is built around. Every month, paid subscribers will get a live Zoom class with a different host from the collective, plus recipes, class materials, cook-along inspiration, and full access to recordings of every single session. Twelve hosts. Twelve classes. A full year of learning, cooking, and connecting with a community that loves food.

If you are already a paid member of my “Sundays with Stephanie” newsletter, wonderful news: you are already in. Just scroll down for our next class in August and mark your calendars to make Kimchee

Mark your calendars

Friday, August 21, 2026, 2pm CT: Join Betty Williams for a fermentation primer and learn to make Korean cabbage kimchi.

Host: Betty Williams who hosted me on her podcast a few weeks back.

Menu: Korean Cabbage Kimchi just in time to harvest my cabbages!

Class Schedule

Meet the CookStack Collective food writers and take a peek at our upcoming class schedule! (Dates, times, and recipes may be subject to change.)

1. Friday, July 17, 2026, 7 pm EST: Join Rebecca Blackwell from the galley of her sailboat to make 3 easy summer dishes: A colorful hummus platter, sesame chicken salad, and watermelon and feta salad.

2. Friday, August 21, 2026, 2pm CT, 12 pm Pacific/3 pm Eastern: Join Betty Williams for a fermentation primer and learn to make Korean cabbage kimchi.

3. Sunday, September 20, 2026:Join Anna Vocino to cook through some of the best recipes from her new cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour! Anna will show us how to make some low-carb party food including Low Carb GF Pigs In A Blanket, Caprese Martini, Dill Pickle Ranch Dip and Pom Pom Mocktails.

4. Thursday, October 15, 2026,10am PT/1pm ET: Join Nicki Sizemore to make two seasonal staples—a whipped ricotta dip and a grain-free pumpkin apple cake—alongside simple practices for cooking with more intention and joy.

5. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4pm EST/1pm PST:Join me (Kerry Faber) to make a cozy fall favorite, Cabbage-Wrapped Chicken Parm Meatballs.

6. Friday, December 4, 2026: 5pm Central/ 6pm Eastern: Stephanie Hansen 3 Holiday Recipes including my Baked Brie with Sundried Tomatoes, Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa, and Roasted Shrimp

7. Sunday, January 24, 2027, 3pm Central/ 4pm Eastern: Rachel Ciordas - Focaccia Pizza, Ice Water Salad, and a Champagne Cocktail—all GF.

8. Tuesday, February 27, 2027, 12pm EST: Emma Frisch, Classic Italian Bolognese Pasta with a Frisch Twist—batch-cooking for families, and tips for picky eaters and dietary restrictions.

9. Tuesday, March 16, 2027, 4PM Pacific/ 7PM Eastern: Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, join Kate McDermott and learn to make a Classic Irish Apple Tart in this virtual session live from her Pie Cottage kitchen. You will also receive a bonus recipe for a delicious custard sauce to serve with the tart.

10. Sunday, April 18, 2027, 10amPT/ 1pmET, 7pmItaly time CET: Join Lolly Martyn to meal prep like an Italian nonna: We’ll make the simply delicious family favorite pasta e ceci (chickpeas) and effortlessly whip up some veggie broth and sugo (red sauce) for your freezer or fridge at the same time!

11. Friday, May 7, 2027, 12pm PT / 3PM ET: Buying the Best Meat—join butcher and sustainable food advocate Steve Sabicer for a practical one-hour workshop on navigating today’s confusing meat landscape. Learn what meat labels actually mean, how to buy on a budget, and the questions you should ask your butcher, meat counter, or online vendor. You’ll also learn a few simple at-home butchery techniques to help stretch your dollars with minimal effort.

12. Thursday, June 3, 2027, 1pm EST: Sheryl O’Connell- Summer-themed, legume-based and portable salads.

Speaking of Cooking Classes…

I have a library or cook along classes on you tube….

Here is a LIVE cooking class I did with Rebecca Blackwell earlier this year

Here is my homemade pork rub spice blend video

and here is my chicken piccata video

Book Events:

Some new book events in Hopkins and Lakeville!

Did You catch the Podcast?

Also My good friend Amanda Brinkkman has a cool event coming up that I went to last year! The Purpose Pursuit with Amanda Brinkman September 24th - 1:30-5pm at The Guthrie Theater https://www.guthrietheater.org/whats-on/the-purpose-pursuit/

Every year Amanda shares a brand new talk covering her latest research and learnings on the concept of finding Purpose in our work and lives. This year’s theme is in the purpose that can be found in mentorship. She’ll unpack the science behind how we are designed to pass on our wisdom and the meaning that comes from honoring those who have gone before us. Bring a mentor or mentee (or both!)It will be a meaningful afternoon of discussion and reflection, you won’t want to miss it!

Get the Registration link to sign up for the monthly Cooking Classes Here