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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!

10/06/2026

Bwahaha! I said “Check it out!” Multiple times 😅Anyway please check out our new schedule and classes! 😂 Jose Clavell | Boricua in the Midwest Krysten Pierce Kids Cooking Classes | Des Moines

Today marks the 3rd year when I opened the doors to the Culinary Annex. I can’t believe how quickly the time has passed....
09/29/2026

Today marks the 3rd year when I opened the doors to the Culinary Annex. I can’t believe how quickly the time has passed. As a small business owner I have learned so much in these last 3 years.

Going into this I knew it would be hard and it has been. There are times when I don’t know if I can keep the doors open, but I love what I do so I keep moving forward one day at a time. I hope to keep creating a space where we share food and share stories with folks we never thought we would talk to. I hope to keep bringing people in to express their foodie passions! I hope we can keep creating a community where we support and share all of our favorite local restaurants.

Thank you to all of the folks who come to classes and book private events! Thank you to the chefs that teach classes and rent the Annex for their business! Thank you to all the other small businesses that share and support the Annex! Thank you to my family and friends for being there when I need to vent or share my excitement about all the ins and outs of being a small business owner. Thank you everyone!
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🇵🇷In Puerto Rico's Chinese restaurants, the combo plate comes with fried rice AND tostones.Because Puerto Ricans learned...
09/29/2026

🇵🇷In Puerto Rico's Chinese restaurants, the combo plate comes with fried rice AND tostones.

Because Puerto Ricans learned something important: double starch is always the right answer.

This October At the Culinary Annex — Chino Latino Boricua Night:
→ Arroz Chino Boricua (fried rice with sofrito + jamonilla)
→ Pepper Steak Boricua Style
→ Tostones en Mojo de Ajo

The most delicious food history lesson in West Des Moines.

🍚 October | 6–9 PM | Culinary Annex, West Des Moines

Get ready to unlock your culinary potential! 🍴️ Exciting new classes are just around the corner, and you won't want to m...
09/25/2026

Get ready to unlock your culinary potential!
🍴️ Exciting new classes are just around the corner, and you won't want to miss them!

🎉 is pioneering a one-of-a-kind class on Puerto Rican Chinese fusion cuisine that will take your taste buds on a thrilling adventure! You can't find this cuisine anywhere in Des Moines!

🌮 is serving up not one, not two, but three taco classes that will elevate your skills and ignite your passion for cooking!

🔥 And is bringing back fan favorites and introducing a brand new class on Greek Cuisine that will leave you feeling empowered to take on any recipe!

Gather your friends, gather your family, and get ready to cook your way to a brighter, more delicious future! 🌟

🍳 Brunch Lab with Chef KP — Bring Your Gravy Boat 🥞This isn't just brunch. It's a full-blown brunch bar crawl in one cla...
09/22/2026

🍳 Brunch Lab with Chef KP — Bring Your Gravy Boat 🥞

This isn't just brunch. It's a full-blown brunch bar crawl in one class. Make sure to bring your bubbles!

You'll master poached eggs and hollandaise, then build your own plate across FOUR stations:

🧈 Biscuits Bar (sausage + chorizo gravy, berry compote)
🍳 Eggs Benedict Bar (smoked meats, hollandaise, spinach)
🥔 Home Fries / O'Brian Potatoes
🌮 Chilaquiles Verde / Breakfast Tostadas
🥤 Fresh Juice Bar (OJ, grapefruit, cranberry)

Come hungry. Leave with new skills, a stack of recipes, and zero regrets.

🥂 BYOB (ch*****ne encouraged 👀)
📋 Take-home recipes + leftovers
👩‍🍳 No experience necessary

Spots are limited!

🍅Another schedule packed full of classes! Check out what we are cooking up! 🍪 is hosting another unique class with Puer...
09/14/2026

🍅Another schedule packed full of classes! Check out what we are cooking up!

🍪 is hosting another unique class with Puerto Rican sweet treats!

🍝 is brining it on with some rad Taco classes and the newest addition to the from Scratch pasta classes!

👩‍🍳Make sure to dust off the apron and join us to learn some new skills in the kitchen!

09/14/2026

🍻This was a class you didnt want to miss! Fry Day Night with Jose Clavell | Boricua in the Midwest! It was awesome! Jose has more classes on the horizon! The next one happens to be a baking class! Check out whats being served next 😋 ❤️

🇮🇳 Punjabi Cuisine with Chef Cass — Curries, Naan & Comfort ✨Layer your spices. Build your flavor. Lick the spoon.Join C...
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 🔥

🌽🍑 A Labor Day Cooking Experience — Iowa's Late-Summer Harvest 🍎Say goodbye to summer the right way — hands-on, apron on...
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 ch*****ne 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 C***r 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 (ch*****ne encouraged)
📋 Take-home recipes
👩‍🍳 No experience necessary

Spots are limited — book your seat at the table.

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

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