Hands-On Classes
Chile Amor - $50.00+tax per person.
Do you love chile? Are you curious but unfamiliar? Our Chile Amor class will delight those already familiar with New Mexico's official state vegetable and light the fires of passion for those yet uninitiated. Here in the Land of Enchantment, chile is more than an ingredient; it is the embodiment of a diverse and rich cultural heritage and a distinct Southwestern lifestyle. Participants will explore chile's unique culinary and medicinal qualities, learn to identify different varieties, and discover how to handle them safely and efficiently in the kitchen. After the introduction we'll don aprons and prepare red and green chiles sauces and homemade tortillas to taste!
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
Rellenos - $98.00+tax per person.
The word relleno means `stuffed'. That being said there are so many varieties of chiles to stuff and different fillings and batters. There are traditional rellenos and rellenos associated with traditional celebrations. Come join us in making four different types of chiles rellenos; New Mexican Tempura rellenos, ancho chile rellenos, cream cheese stuffed jalapenos en escabeche and chiles en nogada.
This is a 3 hour hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
This is a 3 hour hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
Salsas! - $50.00+tax per person.
Join the fun of making salsa in our Spicy Salsa class. This hands-on class will give you the opportunity to prepare four different salsas that spice up even the simplest of dishes. You will spend a few minutes learning about the history of salsa then begin chopping and dicing! After the finishing the salsas, you will taste the different types and get some terrific suggestions on uses for each.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
Southwest Culinary Boot Camp - $1150.00+tax per person.
Join us for an intensive 3-day cooking program we call the Southwest Culinary Boot Camp! This program is three full days gaining insight into the intricacies, tips and history of Southwestern food that make it so unique. We will cover material from knife skills, flavor labs, cooking techniques, ingredients and historical building blocks of the food. We will meet some of Santa Fe's top chefs who will share their thoughts on important cooking techniques. This is a HANDS-ON and very interactive program that culminates in a final exam where you will design and prepare a final meal for some Santa Fe's best palates!
Our next Boot Camp is scheduled for November 7, 8, and 9, 2011.
Please call Nicole at 1-800-982-4688 to obtain more information about this very popular event.
Our next Boot Camp is scheduled for November 7, 8, and 9, 2011.
Please call Nicole at 1-800-982-4688 to obtain more information about this very popular event.
Tacos - $98.00+tax per person.
When you make a taco, you are building your own meal by personalizing your filling, your salsa and your garnish. Come have fun with tacos in this hands-on class. The food being prepared is potato, poblano chile and spinach tacos, hot & smoky shrimp tacos, chicken guacamole tacos, tacos al Pastor, blue corn tortillas, flour tortillas and salsa fresca.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
Tamales! - $98.00+tax per person.
Come on this 3-hour excursion to really learn the intricacies of making tamales. We have chosen three different types of tamales to highlight three different techniques helpful in tamale making. Make your own tamales then get some in depth information from the chef while the tamales cook. Enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor at the end of class. You will master and enjoy Red Chile and Pork Tamales, Southern Mexican Chicken Tamales in Banana Leaf and Sweet Anise Seed Tamales. $95.00 per person plus tax.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.
This is a hands-on class limited to 16 participants.