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Join a hands-on Southwestern cooking demo in Santa Fe featuring roasted pepper goat cheese quesadillas and apricot empanaditas. Taste, learn, and savor authentic New Mexican flavors in a 3-hour immersive class.
Join a hands-on Southwestern cooking demo in Santa Fe featuring roasted pepper goat cheese quesadillas and apricot empanaditas. Taste, learn, and savor authentic New Mexican flavors in a 3-hour immersive class.
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Operated by Santa Fe School of Cooking · Santa Fe, New Mexico
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with a unique 3-hour demonstration class in Santa Fe, New Mexico, hosted by the Santa Fe School of Cooking. This private culinary adventure invites you to discover how to make Southwestern-inspired tapas, featuring highlights like Roasted Pepper Goat Cheese Quesadillas and delicate Apricot Empanaditas. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll witness each step of preparation from Spanish Tortilla to traditional New Mexican ingredients, while learning the stories and techniques behind each dish. The class includes a full tasting experience paired with complimentary beverages and a detailed recipe packet so you can recreate the flavors at home. This session is perfect for food enthusiasts of all skill levels looking to deepen their understanding of southwestern cuisine, enjoy regional spices, and connect with local cooking culture in a relaxed, intimate setting. Whether you want to impress at your next dinner party or simply explore new tastes in a welcoming environment, this class offers an exciting and educational escape from the ordinary. Santa Fe’s culinary history and contemporary food scene come alive here, making this a memorable and delicious adventure.
No prior cooking experience is necessary; the demonstration is designed for all skill levels.
Yes, complimentary beverages are provided during the cooking and tasting experience.
Absolutely! A detailed recipe packet is included for you to recreate dishes at home.
Please notify the school in advance with any dietary restrictions so they can accommodate your needs.
Classes are kept small and private to ensure personalized attention from the chef.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cooking, and the school provides aprons and equipment.
Santa Fe School of Cooking is a culinary education and event company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school offers a diverse schedule of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes, themed dinners, and collaborative musical dining events. Classes range from technique-focused demonstrations to hands-on sessions that teach traditional New Mexican, Mexican, and border-region recipes. Students learn dishes such as chilaquiles, corn pudding, cream of green chile soup, carne tampiqueña, tacos al pastor, and salsa macha, and explore ingredients like achiote, lime, apricot, eggplant, and green chile. The school partners with local venues and cultural organizations to present unique dinner concerts and festival collaborations. Featured events include jazz evenings at Dave’s Jazz Bistro with performers such as Delbert Anderson, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim with the John Rangel Trio, Robby Beasley, Dr. Chris Buckholz, Eddie Daniels, and Lee Musiker. The program has also collaborated with the Santa Fe Indian Market and the New Mexico Jazz Festival, pairing live music and poetry with menus inspired by Native culinary traditions. Instruction is led by experienced chefs and culinary professionals who design curated menus for holiday dinners, healthy seasonal menus, vegetarian offerings, and culturally rooted tasting menus. The school emphasizes authentic regional flavors, practical techniques, and convivial dining experiences. Visitors and students can expect clear instruction, thoughtfully sourced recipes, and opportunities to taste and take home new skills. Santa Fe School of Cooking focuses on culinary education, cultural connection, and memorable food-centered events. Classes accommodate home cooks and visiting travelers seeking authentic regional cooking experiences and techniques.
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