Culinary Annex

The Culinary Annex is a shared kitchen space that focuses on hands-on cooking classes.

Multiple Chefs teach and share their knowledge, so there are plenty of different classes to choose from!

09/05/2026

🇮🇳 Punjabi Cuisine with Chef Cass — Curries, Naan & Comfort ✨

Layer your spices. Build your flavor. Lick the spoon.

Join Chef Cass for a hands-on journey through the dishes that shaped her love of cooking — straight from her childhood favorites:

🌿 Saag Paneer (Spinach Cheese Curry)
🍲 Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Curry)
🧈 Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
🫓 Garlic Naan
🍚 Basmati Rice + Green Chutney

You'll walk away with real knife skills, confidence with spices, and a plate full of the most comforting flavors in Indian cooking — enjoyed family-style with the group you brought.

🥂 BYOB • Kiddos welcome with an adult
🍱 Bring containers — there will be leftovers
📍 The Annex, free parking on 5th St

Grab your seat before it's gone 🔥

09/04/2026

🌽🍑 A Labor Day Cooking Experience — Iowa's Late-Summer Harvest 🍎

Say goodbye to summer the right way — hands-on, apron on, glass of champagne in hand.

Join Chef KP for a seasonal feast featuring Iowa sweet corn, peaches, and heirloom tomatoes, all cooked from scratch alongside your fellow guests:

🧀 Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
🍑 Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad
🐖 Herb-Brined Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple Cider Pan Sauce
🌽 Sweet Corn Risotto
🍎 Maple Apple Crisp + Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream

You'll learn pro techniques — brining, searing, pan sauces, risotto, and more — then sit down to enjoy the meal you made.

🥂 BYOB (champagne encouraged)
📋 Take-home recipes
👩‍🍳 No experience necessary

Spots are limited — book your seat at the table.

08/22/2026

🍝 Ragu & Fresh Pappardelle — Hands-On with Chef KP 🇮🇹

Mix. Knead. Roll. Ragu. Repeat.

Join us for an immersive night of scratch-made Italian cooking — hand-rolled pappardelle, a slow-simmered beef & sausage Sunday ragu, garlic bread, and a garden salad. No experience necessary, just bring your appetite (and a container for leftovers 👀).

🍷 BYOB
🧑‍🍳 Fully hands-on, every component made by you
📋 Take-home recipes to recreate at home
👫 Perfect for date night, friends, or a solo treat

Come hungry. Leave with flour on your hands and a new favorite dish in your back pocket.

📍 The Culinary Annex — free parking on 5th Street

08/17/2026

Hello Y'all, Chef Cass here👩‍🍳! I am so ready for the school season to start! Summer has been wonderful, but running a business and having children almost full time is very difficult to manage. Therefore I am so behind on emails and posting. I promise the Annex is still running and open!

That being said I have finally gotten to posting classes for September and October. There are some really exciting new classes including a baking and Puerto Rican cuisine series by Chef Jose and some great new seasonal classes by Chef KP! I have had so much fun designing the fliers for these classes and really want to get them full so our Chefs can keep planning new menus for all!

We are also welcoming Ana Poets from Kids Cooking Adventure. She has been hosting cooking classes for children ages 4-10 and will be using the Annex as her home base! I am very excited for this partnership!

I also had so much fun this summer with the Spice & Dice Kids cooking camps that I want to continue! I will be hosting some after school cooking classes for kids 9-17 this fall! If you have any suggestions for what your kiddos want to learn, please let me know.

I hope everyone has had a lovely summer and I cant wait to see you back at the Culinary Annex kitchen!

P.S. I will be doing a demo at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 18th at 3pm at the Maytag Family Theater in The Kitchen!

Photos above were from Spice & Dice kids cooking camps, sushi class, and the Greek cuisine class!

08/16/2026

🇵🇷Puerto Rican street food night at the Culinary Annex — and you are cooking it. Come learn how to fry like a pro! Four classic frituras, two essential sauces, and a bottle of homemade Pique Criollo to take home. No experience required. Just show up hungry!

This August, we bring it!
Alcapurrias. Bacalaitos. Surullitos. Empanadillas. Pique Criollo (bottled to take home).

🍻August 21st | 6–9 PM | Culinary Annex, West Des Moines

08/14/2026

What an exciting new schedule at the Annex! 🎉 We have some fantastic new classes on the docket, including a few that you've been asking for, along with some repeats that have been highly requested!

🙌 Come feed your inner chef and bring some friends too!

👫 Whether you're a seasoned pro or a culinary newbie, our classes are the perfect way to learn new skills, taste new flavors, and make some unforgettable memories. So mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to cook up some fun! 🍴

07/28/2026

Kimbap it Up! 🥕 Aug 20th!
Craving K-pop Demon Hunters food? Dive into the vibrant world of Korean cooking, Kimbap—a delicious roll packed with rice, seaweed, and flavorful fillings. This hands-on class lets you roll your own and customize every bite (vegan options included!).

✨ You’ll learn:
• Knife skills & recipe basics
• Ingredient tips & flavor building
• How to feel confident in the kitchen
🥢 Fillings include seasoned rice, pickled radish, egg, veggies, beef, mushrooms & more!

Join us and roll your way to something delicious!

07/25/2026

🍝Time to Chef it up at the Annex! We have a hot list of classes for you to enjoy, from pasta-making to sushi-rolling, and everything in between! Luckily we have AC too, so you can stay cool while you cook up a storm!

🌡️ Bring a friend, a date, or some family and learn some of your new favorite recipes together! Whether you're a foodie, a beginner, or just looking for a fun night out, our hands-on cooking classes are the perfect way to spend an evening.

Don't miss these interactive and informative classes lead by our experienced and passionate chefs, who will guide you through the preparation of a variety of dishes. You'll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor afterwards, and take home some new skills and inspiration to boot! 🍴 So why not gather your crew and get ready to cook, learn, and have a blast at the Annex? 🎉

07/16/2026

Spice & Dice Kids Cooking Camps have been so fun! The kiddos learn how to make delicious food and I get to learn all of the food trends they are excited about. I have one more week left of kids camps and its really bittersweet at the end of each week! I dont know if Ill ever see some of these kiddos again, but I wish them all a delightful future full of fun culinary creativity! Keep on creating and trying new things!Like I told them, you cant hate something until you have tried it (multiple times)!

07/13/2026

🍮The jiggle means you did it right.🍮
This July, come learn to make three of Puerto Rico's most beloved desserts from scratch, at the with Chef Jose of !

✨Tembleque
✨Flan Casero
✨Arroz con Leche

No experience needed. Just an appetite and a willingness to slow down.

📆 July | 6–9 PM | Culinary Annex, West Des Moines
$70 per person

Address

304 5th Street Unit 102
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Website

http://www.dsmculinary.com/

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