Meet the Instructor

Chef Emily Larsen earned a B.B.A. and spent several years in the corporate world before deciding to seek happiness by pursuing her culinary dreams. Once you see her in the kitchen, you'll understand why. She dived into busy commercial kitchens and turned her amateur passion for food into a profession.  When she and her husband relocated to Pittsburgh following his military service, she joined Providence Connections, a local non-profit, to launch an innovative program that helps both families and children develop a healthy relationship with food. Now she offers unique sessions and food that bring her culinary passion and experience to your home. 

Marinara from Scratch

Tues., Oct. 13 | 5 – 6 p.m.

Use a simple knife and skillet to make a delicious and versatile red sauce from scratch that can be used in endless ways.

Better Than Takeout Night

Tues., Oct. 20 | 5 – 6 p.m.

Make a customized stir fry with a basic brown sauce that will transform your kitchen into a Chinese restaurant and be ready to eat in less time than it would take the delivery person to reach your door.

First Course

Tues., Oct. 27 | 5 – 6 p.m.

Learn how to make a salad and dressing that is anything but boring, and then practice your knife skills by preparing a bruschetta crostini that will impress your friends and family.