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Chef Mary Jane has followed a unique path into the world of cooking. She's been a culinary writer, a food stylist, a product developer, served on the Iowa Egg Council and cooked for James Beard award-winning chefs. Her multifaceted work as a food consultant and specialty chef has developed her one-of-a-kind sense of artistry. With so much experience to share, Chef Mary Jane loves helping aspiring chefs learn their craft.

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Online Pasta Making Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

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Des Moines Cooking Class: Greek With Midwestern Twists

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Greek With Midwestern Twists

$85

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$85

Travel to the Greek Isles for this meal with Midwestern influence. The incredible Greek dishes taught in this engaging cooking class will be your new dinner go-tos. Join Chef Mary Jane as she teaches techniques and recipes you will use time and time again. To begin, you'll stuffed grape leaves with rice and beef to...

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Elevated Italian Culinary Methods

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Fresh ingredients and rich flavors combine for an unforgettable homemade Italian meal. Handcraft the classic flavors of Italy in this interactive cooking class where Chef Mary Jane will teach you the time-honored secrets to making four incredible Italian recipes from scratch. First, learn how to combine eggplant,...

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Classic Mexican From Scratch

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Learn how to make your favorite Mexican dishes from scratch with simple ingredients. Flavorful Mexican cuisine will be on display in this engaging cooking class. Gather around as Chef Mary Jane teaches a variety of kitchen techniques and recipes for homemade dishes. To start the class, you'll cure shrimp in lime...

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Comforting French Fare

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Learn how to cook an elegant four-course menu to French-up your culinary repertoire. Transport your dinner guests to the French countryside in this hearty homestyle cooking class led by the talented Chef Mary Jane. Experience the essence of rustic French cooking while mastering timeless culinary techniques. Begin...

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German-Inspired Hearty Meal

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Learn how to cook German-style menu under guidance of a five-star chef. Experience the rich and comforting flavors of traditional and cozy German cooking in this hands-on cooking class led by a top-rated chef. Discover authentic techniques and time-honored recipes that bring the heart of Germany to your...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Mary Jane

Robbie R.

08/10/2025

Amazing experience. Mary Jane is wonderful and made the experience one to remember.

Mark C.

04/08/2025

Mary Jane was excellent in providing us with an experience that couldn't have been more fun. She was able to respond to all of our questions in a way that was very understandable. Will be returning sometime in the future.

Heather C.

12/31/2024

Mary Jane guided the group thru the steps to create delicious meals. She was very informative and encouraging. She created a beautiful atmosphere for conversation and learning. It was a fantastic evening and wonderful food that I plan to make again soon.

Robin Stephens .

11/12/2024

Very enjoyable and informative evening!

Diane M.

05/07/2024

From the moment we arrived we were treated as special guests in her beautiful home! Easy conversation and delicious food were in abundance. Chef Mary Jane taught us how to make a complete meal from appetizer to dessert, showing us that what we thought "might be difficult" was really not that hard to do at all! We highly recommend this as a date night activity!

Courtney C.

03/29/2024

This was excellent!

Tim and Lori D.

03/15/2024

The gathering was, indeed, cozy, which made for a delightful evening of shared cooking, new acquaintances, and wonderful food. Mary Jane was skilled, winsome and a gracious host. We look forward to future classes.

Edward S.

12/29/2023

Mary Jane and Michael were very welcoming. Mary Jane answered all of our questions. We learned many tips we can apply to the next meal we prepare. Simply an outstanding experience.

Chef Mary Jane

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mary Jane THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Greek With Midwestern Twists

Elevated Italian Culinary Methods

Classic Mexican From Scratch

Comforting French Fare

German-Inspired Hearty Meal