Great Escape: Take a Cooking Class

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it.

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you, the mom, a much deserved break and make your life a little easier -- maybe a whole lot easier.

Today's "great escape" is a session at A la Carte Culinary Services in Lynbrook.

Many parents often find themselves in the kitchen preparing meals for the family, which can start to feel more like work. 

Treat yourself with a session at A la Carte Culinary Services and cook for fun for a change. Whether you go by yourself to meet new people or going with a group of friends, not only can a cooking class be an escape, but it's a lesson you can take back home with you.

The next class on March 24 details how to make homemade mozzarella! It runs from 6-9 p.m. and participants will make two batches of cheese and use it in dishes like: grilled mozzarella and sun-dried tomato skewers; roasted red pepper, portobello and mozzarella napoleons on a bed of greens; pasta with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and garlic as well as bocconcini and prosciutto pinwheels.