Online: Ramen Revival: Transforming the Humble Ramen into a Gourmet Feast!

This class is held online via Zoom. Please ensure your email address is up to date so we can send you the Zoom link before the session. Ingredient lists and prep instructions will be provided in advance, and recipe packets will be shared after the class.

Ramen noodles may be simple, but with the right techniques, they can become a restaurant worthy meal.

Join Chef Tess for a fun, hands-on cook‑along and learn how to elevate everyday ramen using high‑quality proteins, fresh vegetables and essential Asian pantry staples. You’ll marinate proteins, prep vibrant vegetables, and build bold, balanced flavors by creating a rich, full‑bodied sauce.

You’ll also learn easy cooking methods that layer flavor, texture and visual appeal, turning one humble pack of noodles into a satisfying, gourmet dish. Whether you are a busy home cook or a curious foodie, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration and practical skills to make ramen healthier, more flavorful and truly memorable.

Important notes:

If you cancel after receiving the recipe or ingredient list, we cannot offer a refund. Tess’s recipes are original and will be published in her cookbook.
You may transfer your spot to someone else—just contact us.
Ingredient lists and class details will be emailed ahead of time so you can shop and prep.
Cooking along is optional but encouraged!
After class, you’ll receive a professionally made PDF with Tess’s recipes.
You’ll also be invited to join Tess’s private and public Facebook groups (optional).
One registration covers only your immediate household. If friends or extended family would like to participate, they must register individually, even if participating together.
Adult supervision is required for kids who participate.

Tess Georgakopoulos

Instructor

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Tess Georgakopoulos, creator of Dish it up Good also known as “Chef Tess—Culinary Artist”, brings over four
decades of cooking and baking experience to her work as a culinary educator and Community Education
instructor.
Raised in a Greek Family where food was a central expression of love and connection, Tess developed her
passion for cooking at a young age alongside her father, a trained chef. Those early experiences continue to
shape her approach today—blending tradition, creativity, and deep appreciation for the role food plays in brining
people together.
As an accomplished cook, baker, and recipe developer, Tess is continually expanding her culinary repertoire
through ongoing experimentation in her test kitchen. She is known for creating thoughtfully designed “gold
standard” culinary experiences that combine technique, creativity, and approachability.
She currently partners with over 60 public school districts across Minnesota, and additional programs in
Wisconsin, Missouri, New York and Oklahoma, and has taught over 5,000 participants. Through her teaching,
Tess empowers home cooks of all skill levels to build confidence, expand their abilities, and experience the joy of
creating meaningful meals in their own kitchens
Her guiding philosophy is simple: to make cooking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding—helping others
“make dishing simple and delicious”.
Tess is currently working on her first cookbook, with a food blog in development. Her work can be found on
Facebook at Dish it up Good, and on Instagram.