Cookbooks and Cooking Classes
EST. 2005
COOKING CLASSES
Scheduled Cooking Classes
Appetite for Books offers cooking demonstrations and tastings to groups at all levels of culinary skill. With a professionally equipped kitchen, Appetite for Books is the only cookbook store of its kind in Montreal! Led by Chef Jonathan, we invite you into the kitchen to explore the various styles of cuisine and culinary techniques. There will be plenty to eat, so be sure to bring your appetite!
Registration can be done at our WEB-STORE, email [email protected], or phone 514-369-2002
Full payment must be made at time of registration. Classes are on a first come first serve basis.
When booking online, REGISTRATION IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL A CONFIRMATION EMAIL IS SENT TO YOU.
We offer 10% discount on books purchased during classes.
Cancellation Policy:
Classes & Events are Non-Refundable.
If you are unable to attend a class, a minimum five days notice prior to the class date is required to be eligible for a store credit for a one-time only rebooking or can be used toward book purchase. We are unable to issue a store credit for cancellations with less than five days notice.
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WINTER CLASSES 2026
JANUARY 2026
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
6:30 pm
$160 includes knife
SOLD OUT waiting list available
BREAKING THE RULES
It’s time to ditch the same boring recipes and get creative in the kitchen. Breaking the Rules is a celebration of Italian cuisine, reimagined with Joe Sasto’s (Top Chef and Food Network star) unique flair, playfulness, and creativity.
Italian classics presented simply with variations that will elevate your cooking to the next level. Leave this class knowing the rules and feeling ready to break them.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
6:30 pm
$135 or $172 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
LANNA, Recipes form Northern Thailand & Beyond
Welcome to the vibrant world of Thai cuisine, where tantalising aromas and bold flavours dance harmoniously on your palate. The newly crowned UK MasterChef winner invites you to join her on a culinary adventure that transcends borders and celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors from her homeland.
This gastronomic adventure is sure to gratify with its focus on Northern Thai cuisine. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or just starting your culinary journey, you’re sure to be empowered in balancing flavours, awakening your senses, and expanding your repertoire.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
6:30 pm
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
GOOD THINGS
Good Things is an essential, joyful guide to cooking and living, whether you’re looking for a comforting tomato soup to console a struggling friend, seeking a deeper sense of connection in your life, or hosting a dinner for ten in your too-small dining room.
This class presents food imbued with warmth, care, and connection. Delectable dishes that you’ll love to cook for yourself as well as others, filling your life with Good Things.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
SABZI
(vegetarian)
Lifting its name from the Persian word for “herbs,” Sabzi is a collection of more than 80 accessible, plant-forward recipes that celebrate the best of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian flavors. Yasmin Khan invites home cooks to eat better for the health of people and the planet, while staying connected to the traditional food cultures that make us who we are.
This class is filled with vegetarian recipes that are sure to entice. These classic Persian dishes have been adjusted with the plant eater in mind, adapting ingredients but never conceding in flavour or nostalgia.
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
FRENCH AT HEART
This gorgeous cookbook about living well the French way comes from the founders of The Cook’s Atelier, the beloved cooking school in Burgundy, France.
Come fall in love with French cooking. Be inspired to make simple joyous meals that will make any table feel like home. These straightforward recipes are sure to satisfy.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
6:30 pm
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
A KITCHEN IN ITALY
Discover the rich culinary treasures of Italian cuisine in this personal, transportive collection of simple yet elegant recipes that will find their way into your daily lives and hearts alike. A Kitchen in Italy proves that there are few greater pleasures than buying simple, good ingredients, and cooking a beautiful meal from scratch.
Seasonal eating the Italian way. Tuck into these rustic recipes made for real life without compromising on quality or flavour.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
OUR SYRIA
Syria is where food, memory, and resilience collide: recreate the flavors of this beautiful country in Our Syria, for delicious meals anywhere in the world.
Syria has always been the meeting point for the most delicious flavors from East and West, where spices and sweetness collide. Together lets go in a deep dive into the very best recipes from one of the world's greatest food cultures.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
ANNA COOKS
Anna cooks invites you to explore her savoury side, offering a collection of dishes that reflect the way she, and we all, really cook at home. Whether you’re looking to create a light breakfast, a hearty brunch or a quick and satisfying lunch, or you're looking for ideas for one-pot dinners or occasion-worthy mains, Anna has thought of the perfect dish for every meal of the day.
Learn to loosen up in the kitchen and trust your instincts. This heartfelt and intuitive approach to cooking will leave you satisfied and feeling rewarded. Come enjoy a tasty meal and leave feeling more confident in your abilities to prepare food at home.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
6:30 pm
$135 or $167 with cookbook included.
SEPTEMBER 2025
FEBRUARY 2026
PERSIANA EASY
Brand-new recipes from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Persiana and Persiana Everyday. Inspiring recipes from the bestselling Middle Eastern chef - each carefully designed to be as easy as possible.
This unique class is designed to make way recreate tasty persian dishes effortlessly. These delightfully spiced and flavourful recipes are sure to please.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
6:30 pm
$135 or $168 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
LINGER
( vegetarian)
From her salad-delivery days in Sydney to her current career as a food writer and bestselling cookbook author in New York, Hetty Lui McKinnon has long known the power of salads to connect and create community.
This class will show you how to treat produce with reverence and delight. A true example that satiating flavour can be synonymous with vegetables dishes. Don’t miss out on the menu of these inventive, hearty dishes.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
6:30 pm
$135 or $176 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
SILK ROADS
In this rich and delicious cookbook, Iranian-American cook and writer Anna Ansari takes us on a culinary, historical, and personal odyssey across the Silk Roads.
Join us on a culinary journey from Baku to Beijing where you will learn about what makes this array of cuisines unique and delectable.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
6:30 pm
$135 or $172 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
HOUSE OF NANKING
From a beloved San Francisco culinary landmark, a showstopper cookbook that honors a family legacy and celebrates ingredient-driven, multi-regional Chinese cooking in America
This class will delve into some of the most delicious dishes from a legendary restaurant. With Shanghai flavours adapted for North American palettes, these dishes have become classics in their own right.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
6:30 pm
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
EVERYTHING'S GOOD
Toni Chapman is a social media star who shares easy recipes for the homey classics you crave. Toni grew up in a family that loves to cook, and her homestyle cooking speaks to the beautiful intersectionality of food and family. Her dishes are inspired by the multicultural community she grew up in, with flavors from all over the globe.
This class offers a treasure trove of dishes that are soulful and cozy. Inspired by Southern staples, these takes on the classics are irresistible and foolproof.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
CHESNOK
Chesnok paints a warm portrait of the Soviet diaspora through food, with dishes that will be nostalgic and familiar for those within the diaspora and enticing to anyone looking to expand their palate and pantry.
Delve into a rich history through cherished recipes that are sure to delight and satiate. In this class we will learn from a culinary tradition passed down from matriarchs to their daughters. Come enjoy these evocative dishes while pondering the meaning of resilience, joy, and the post-soviet table.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
6:30 pm
$135 or $175 with cookbook included.
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING
Something from Nothing is Alison Roman’s latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry.
This is the perfect winter dinner that awaits you. The food that will be cooked tonight will be wonderful unfussy comfort food made from the most out of pantry essentials.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
6:30 pm
$135 or $174 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
MY NEW INDIAN KITCHEN
An invitation to cook with heart, embrace the joy of Indian cuisine, and share the food you love with those around you. Designed with the home chef in mind, these dishes are accessible, comforting, imaginative - and unmistakably Vij's.
Get ready to enjoy an inspiring and delicious culinary adventure. This class, inspired by Vikram Vij, takes an easy-to-follow approach, making Indian cuisine at home accessible without losing imagination.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
PARM TO TABLE
The most fun Italian-American cookbook you’ll ever splatter red sauce on. Petroni grew up in Italian kitchens. With his experience, and homegrown Italian heritage are wrapped up in his debut cookbook, Parm to Table. The combination here is simply delicious: no pretension, no hang-ups, just good food made to taste like your nonna made it.
Just when you think there can’t possibly be anything left to learn about italian cooking, we bring you a class just to prove that there's even more to discover!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
6:30 pm
$135 or $168 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
PEAK SEASON
Deirdre Buryk explores this simple idea of Peak Season and celebrates seasonal bounty as she guides you through each month of the year.
This class will give you the chance to explore local ingredients without intimidation. Learn how to take the most basic of local produce and turn it into something remarkable.
TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 17
6:30 pm
$135 or $162 with cookbook included.
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
6:30 pm
$160 includes knife
SOLD OUT waiting list available
WINTER IN TUSCANY
Winter in Tuscany celebrates the region's rich culinary and cultural traditions with a quanto basta approach—the intuitive, Italian method of "just enough"—and brings the heart of Tuscany's cozy fall and wintry flavors to your kitchen.
Learn from a philosophy that celebrates life in the off season. This class is an invitation to slow down your evening and appreciate the beauty in small moments and big flavors. Simple ingredients will truly reveal it-selves in these traditional wintery dishes.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
GARLIC, OLIVE OIL + EVERYTHING MEDITERRANEAN
Mediterranean cooking is having its biggest moment ever thanks to a desire for food that is at once healthy, delicious, and at its very best when simply prepared—and now Daen Lia of @DaensKitchen shares the recipes that have made her a global home cook sensation.
Take this class to discover the alchemy of a few simple ingredients: garlic, olive oil, and whatever is fresh. High-quality ingredients and a no-fuss techniques are at the core of these modern mediterranean dishes.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
MARCH 2026
AT HOME IN THE WHOLE FOOD KITCHEN
(vegetarian)
A sophisticated vegetarian cookbook with all the tools you need to be at home in your kitchen, cooking in the most nourishing and delicious ways—from the foundations of stocking a pantry and understanding your ingredients, to preparing elaborate seasonal feasts.
Join us to delight in the playful use of produce that inspires us to eat well for every meal. Learn the foundations of a good pantry and how to translate that into everyday good eating. Simple sophistication is the basis of the scrumptious recipes in this class.
MONDAY, MARCH 2
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
GREEN MOUNTAINS
Beginning in Armenia, moving northwards through Georgia and ending at the Black Sea, Green Mountains weaves together the enchanting geography and the cult of the kitchen that prevails within these two countries.
Join this class to contemplate the intertwining relationship between land traversed and food eaten. A meditation on culture, journeys taken, and story telling, these dishes are sure to nourish both body and soul.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
6:30 pm
$135 or $183 with cookbook included.
THESSALONIKI AND THE MANY KITCHENS OF NORTHERN GREECE
Following the success of her acclaimed Ikaria, Meni now invites readers to explore the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Thessaloniki and the Northern Greek region.
Join us for an evening to reconnect with the time-honoured traditions that make Thessaloniki’s food truly exceptional.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
6:30 pm
$135 or $175 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
LONG DAY? COOK THIS.
Simple, flavor-packed East Asian food you can make at home (even after a long day). As a professional cook by day, Justin Tsang doesn’t want to make anything complicated when he gets home . . . sound familiar? Here to save your evening, these are Justin's simple and flavor-packed dishes you can whip up in under 30 minutes.
Join us for a lively cooking class bursting with color and bold flavor where you'll learn to whip up quick, delectable dishes that will leave you feeling full but wanting more.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
6:30 pm
$120 or $171 with cookbook included.
FUSÃO
Fusão means fusion in Portuguese and reflects bestselling author Ixta Belfrage’s multicultural heritage, born to a Brazilian mother and an English father. It also describes Brazilian cuisine: a vibrant fusion of indigenous, Portuguese and West African influences that incorporates inspiration from diverse immigrant populations.
Through imaginative ingredient combinations and a passion for food that should be shared, we will bring a glimpse of Brazil to the table tonight!
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
THE FARM KITCHEN
Take inspiration from the farm, the field, the hedgerow and the coast, Abby Allen of Pipers Farm offers seasonal, sustainable, carefully crafted, wholesome and uncomplicated recipes that celebrate simple, honest ingredients.
These seasonal recipes beautifully contemplate the ethics of the food we eat and how it’s farmed. Celebrating the best in UK sustainability, join us for an evening with delicious dishes that will feed both your body and spirit.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
6:30 pm
$135 or $168 with cookbook included.
JAPANESE COMFORT FOOD
Want to make perfect ramen? Yakisoba and donburi that’s both easy and impressive? Saori introduces classic Japanese dishes that you can recreate in your own home kitchen.
Experience the joy of bringing your favorite warm Japanese dishes to life with simple, easy-to ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delightful flavors and culinary creativity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the art of Japanese cooking!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
COOKING FAST AND SLOW
A culinary journey with easy-to-make recipes from the enchanting Eastern lands of the Danube River, unearthing the hidden gems of Eastern European cuisine.
This evening's class, is an intro to simple, practical, mouth-watering no-fuss recipes that will transport you to the heart of Eastern Europeen tradition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
SIMPLY MALAYSIAN
Inspired by how Malaysians eat at home and ‘economy rice’ eateries, where you can help yourself to a generous plate of delicious food at any time of day, as well as favourites from her family kitchen, Mandy Yin presents a collection of over 80 everyday recipes that are quick and easy to make.
On this evening you'll be delighted by the cultural depth of these recipes which have been expertly adapted for the home cook. A class not to be missed!
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
6:30 pm
$135 or $179 with cookbook included.
PORTUGAL
Explore Portugal's culinary heritage and innovation in this captivating book. A dozen Portuguese chefs from Paris to Lisbon, each share their unique take on the nation's rich gastronomic traditions.
Join us for a class that is a gateway to the diverse flavors of Portugal. A place at our table will immerse you in dishes and tastes you'll be eager to share with family and friends.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
6:30 pm
$135 or $164 with cookbook included.
LA MESA MEXICANA
In La Mesa Mexicana, Rosa Cienfuegos traverses Mexico in search of the unique dishes that distinguish each region. A heart-stopping ode to one of the oldest cuisines in the world, it is a celebration of globally recognized and lesser-known Indigenous recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
Escape from winter as we explore vibrant cuisines from all over Mexico. This class will give you a taste of the diversity found all over the country. From deep rich foods that coat your palette to bright flavours that demand your attention, there’s something for everyone here.
MONDAY, MARCH 23
6:30 pm
$135 or $186 with cookbook included.
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
6:30 pm
$160 includes knife
SOLD OUT waiting list available
YASSOU
Greek food, born of the land where sun meets sea, is built on the delicious, healthy pillars of abundant fresh ingredients.
A celebration of Mediterranean food, be it beloved mezes or time-honoured mains. Have a seat at our table to appreciate simple, seasonal Greek cooking guided by a fresh perspective.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
6:30 pm
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT waiting list available
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$155 includes knife
KAPUSTA
A culinary journey across Eastern Europe, Kapusta celebrates the humble vegetables that have shaped some of the most vibrant culinary traditions in the world.
Kapusta bursts with original recipes and shines a spotlight on the whole kaleidoscope of little-known culinary cultures and history from across the extensive region.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
6:30 pm
$135 or $183 with cookbook included.
UMMA
Learn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth of kitchen wisdom.
Learn the ins and outs of Korean cooking in this class, where generations meet to create memorable dishes, both rooted in tradition and modernity.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
BITTER
Bitterness is often dubbed an acquired taste. In this bold cookbook, UK MasterChef 2021 finalist Alexina Anatole shows how it can elevate your cooking and add complexity and depth to a dish.
In this class, you’ll learn how to harness the full spectrum of bitter notes, transforming them into delightful additions to your dishes. Experience the transformative power of bitter ingredients in your cooking! We’ll guide you through the nuances of incorporating these often-overlooked flavors. A truly unique experience at Appetite for Books.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
SALT SUGAR MSG
The chef behind the groundbreaking Brooklyn restaurant Bonnie’s shares over 85 recipes that showcase his unique style of Chinese home cooking, a mash-up of Americana and Cantonese classics inspired by the flavors of his childhood.
This class is an introduction to Cantonese cooking through an Western lens, full of easy flavor boosts and practical tricks that will make home cooking even easier than before.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $174 with cookbook included.