Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/14/2011 -- The Chef’s Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 108-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study, invites community members to join its culinary masterminds for Thanksgiving-oriented cooking classes. The Chef’s Academy is hosting two different classes for community members who are looking to spice up their holiday plates at its Morrisville campus located at 2001 Carrington Mill Blvd. Attendees will assist in preparing the food and take home their completed dishes.

The “Quick Cooking Turkey” class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Chef Rusty Nicholas will share his expertise with a Thanksgiving preview featuring a Cajun deep fried turkey, split herb roasted turkey and all of the fixings.

The “Easy as Pie” class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Chef Sherry Stolfo will use her master cooking techniques to help participants perfect their pie making skills. Class attendees will learn the secret to a flaky crust, and how to make a pecan and chocolate peanut butter pie.

The “Quick Cooking Turkey” class has a cost of $35 per person, and the “Easy as Pie” class is $45 per person. For more information, or to register for these events, call Angela McCain at (919) 246-9041 or LaRae Didier at (919) 246-9276.

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“The Chef’s Academy is committed to supporting our local community, and we believe that these holiday-oriented cooking classes are a great way to engage people that live in the area,” said Jayson M. Boyers, national division president of The Chef’s Academy. “This is a great opportunity for people to come out and learn from our culinary experts while having a really fun time and ultimately, taking home some great food.”

About The Chef’s Academy
The Chef’s Academy is the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 108-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study. More than 6,000 students altogether are enrolled at Harrison College’s 13 campuses, its online division and The Chef’s Academy. Located in Indianapolis, The Chef’s Academy is opening a second academy on a 4.37-acre campus in North Carolina’s Triangle in August 2011. At The Chef’s Academy, students become prepared and marketable graduates entering the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management through classroom and experiential instruction that sets up expectations for the real-life industry. The college’s culinary division provides an environment that fosters students’ passion for culinary arts and hospitality and a curriculum developed by the most qualified instructors and leaders in the market. The Chef’s Academy is endorsed and accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).