Below: Making Pescado Pibil en Hoja de Platano/Banana Leaf-wrapped Fish Yucatan-Style
Prepare artisanal salsas
Work with chiles
Make adobados, Mexico's famous marinades
Cook Frijoles de Olla (Mexican Claypot Beans)
Advanced classes include Mole, Chiles en Nogada, Flan, Tres Leche Cake, making tamales (see photo below)
OPTIONS & EXTRAS:
All lessons come with original recipes handout from my book, Celebraciones Mexicanas: History, Traditions and Recipes.
Prices start at $135/person including all ingredients, minimum 1200. We can help you secure a professional kitchen (additional cost applies) or host your class at your home or office if space and equipment allow.
COOKING CLASS curricula
1. SALSAS & STREET FOOD
Learn to make cooked and fresh salsas, handmade tortillas, Sopes, Guacamole and finish with a light meal of Mexican street food favorites. 1.5-2 hours.
2. ADOBADOS & CHORIZO
Making an adobado is the basis for seasoning your favorite taco fillings, marinating meat and fish: Carne Asada and Pollo Adobado (Chicken in Adobo Marinade). With a twist, the same technique results in Chorizo, Mexican sausage. Your lesson ends with a dinner of Carne Asada, Pollo Adobado, and/or Chorizo con Papas (with potatoes). Dinner will be served with Rancho Gordo Frijole de Olla (Mexican Claypot Beans), handmade tortillas, salad, and dessert.
EXTENDED LESSON (1 & 2) 3.5-5 hours. $175+ / Person
3. TAMALES
Start with freshly-milled masa and learn to make tamales. Choose chicken or vegetarian filling.
4. PLATOS FUERTES
Choose between Chiles Rellenos, Pollo o Pescado Pibil en Hoja de Platano/Banana Leaf-wrapped Chicken or Fish Yucatan-Style, Albondigas/Mexican Meatballs (see photos below), Tinga de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Fricasse), Dinner will be served with Frijole de Olla (Mexican Claypot Beans), handmade tortillas, salad, and dessert.
**Pricing varies with guest count and final menu.
Classes are always custom-designed, based on the skill level of the group and personal tastes and preferences.