The Culinary Center of Kansas City is proud to introduce our newest instructor… Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant.
Shanita says her mantra is ‘Winner, Winner, Fried Chicken Dinner!’ and It’s an appropriate mantra for this chef who was the last woman standing in an episode of Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen.
After winning Cutthroat Kitchen in 2014, opening Magnolia’s Southern Cuisine and launching Magnolia’s On The Move food truck, Shanita is ready now to share her passion and knowledge of cooking at The Culinary Center.
Her passion, which started with the homemade crust she made for an apple pie at the age of 13, led her to pursue culinary arts training at The Culinary Institute at Johnson County Community College. When she isn’t cooking, Shanita enjoys spending time with her husband, five children and working on her first cookbook.
Register now for a spot in one of Shanita’s upcoming cooking classes:
Flavorful Weekend Nights:
Contemporary Southern Cuisine
Fri, Nov 10, Limited Hands-On | Dinner | $75
Let Chef Shanita introduce you to a variety of essential cooking techniques as she walks you through mouthwatering recipes, starting with Red Velvet Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Scallops & creamy Sweet Potato Risotto. We’ll end on a sweet note as she shows you how to prepare one of her famous southern dessert specialties! Â
Southern Desserts Done Right!
Sat, Dec 2, Limited Hands-On | Tastings | $60
After learning a few universal baking techniques like measuring (yes, there is a correct way to do it), mixing, whisking, rolling and tips for making the perfect pie crust, you’ll learn to make some of Chef Shanita’s favorite Southern treats, including Bread Pudding, Buttermilk Pie, Sweet Potato Pie and more!
