Nicole's Tasting Spoon

5 years of cooking classes 🎉. It all started with the Beef Wellington and since then we covered so much ground (who can forget the Harry Potter Private Kid’s Class?)

In 2025 I hosted two in-person kid classes which were incredibly fun!

Starting in January 2026 we are doing a VIRTUAL 3 day class that covers more than just a recipe. Learn how to build flavors, control time and temperature, make your own “clean out the fridge” substitutions. Became inspired and build confidence for your everyday dinners and for those special occasion meals. Every class ends with dinner! So come as you are, cook along or just take notes. No cooking experience necessary.

🔗 More details & to sign up

Last minute gift idea! Class is on sale until January 1st.

2026 3 Day Cooking Series - Nicole's Tasting Spoon How to Cook! We will cover all the bases of theory and practice so you can feel more confident whipping up those weeknight dinners with or without a recipe.

It seems like Prime Rib is trending for the holidays. You will never go wrong with this Pepper Crusted Prime Rib. It’s incredibly packed with flavor, oven roasted to perfection and gorgeous. It’s always a winner.

Step by step recipe is linked

Beef Wellington Pot Pie is THE DISH this holiday season. Rich deep flavors of a red wine sauce with beef tenderloin, pearl onions, mushrooms and topped with a crusty buttery puff pastry sprinkled with fresh thyme and salt. It’s stunning, a crowd pleaser, the ultimate show stopper.

https://nicolestastingspoon.com/beef-wellington-pot-pie/

NEW! Maple Glazed Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

https://nicolestastingspoon.com/maple-glazed-butternut-squash-and-brussel-sprout-salad/

It’s here! It’s out! If you’re looking for a cute children’s holiday book you’ll want to reread every year this is it! Holly and Her Christmas Tree is a heartwarming holiday tale about a little girl who grows along side her Christmas tree year after year with a sprinkle of holiday magic and love.

It’s available in paperback, hardback hopefully coming soon.

https://amzn.to/4nWSJij

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/holly-and-her-christmas-tree-nicole-matheson/1148725000?ean=9781970440669

NEW! The Non-Mushroom Lover’s ‘Shroom and Sausage Stuffing. This stuffing is jam-packed of earthy robust flavors…and you can skip actual mushrooms and you will use no canned soup. You get all of the warmth, nutty, savory, sweetness and umami mixed into one casserole dish. No notes. Save this one for the holidays.

https://nicolestastingspoon.com/the-non-mushroom-lovers-shroom-and-sausage-stuffing/