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TOURS: San Miguel |Slovenia | South Africa Vienna/Budapest | ITALY: Umbria | Tuscany | Venice |
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| La Cocina Cooking School |
Welcome to La Cocina Immerse yourself in the culture and gastronomy of Mexico. From traditional moles and adobos to innovative salsas, margaritas, and mezcal, La Cocina offers a true culinary experience. Classes are taught in English and are mostly hands-on, unless you prefer to sit back and relax. Full meals, wine, margaritas, and recipes are included in the price. |
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Traditional Mexican
Discover the secrets of the traditional Mexican kitchen. We’ll start with guacamole made in the molcajete, then move on to mole poblano with chicken, chiles rellenos stuffed with Ranchero cheese, a side of cactus salad, a dollop of Mexican history, a dash of cultural insight, and a mouth-watering dessert. Every Thursday, 4-7:30 pm | $95 per person
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San Miguel Market Tour & Salsa Cooking class Peruse the stalls of our colorful market while discovering local ingredients and how they're incorporated into the Mexican kitchen. Then head back to La Cocina to prepare a seasonal lunch, served with wine or margaritas. Sample menu: Roasted Tomatillo Salsa with Homemade Tortillas, Skirt Steak in Chile Pasilla Salsa, Chayote Salad, Mezcal-macerated Fruit Salsa with Coconut Ice Cream. Every Friday, 11am–2:30pm | $95 per person |
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Naturally Healthy Mexican Cuisine Who says healthy food can't be delicious and exciting? This class focuses on flavorful traditional and modern Mexican recipes from Kris's cookbook: Mexican Light. Shrimp in Pumpkin Seed Sauce, Chicken with Roasted Poblanos & Tomatoes, Jicama & Pineapple Salsa, and that's just the beginning. every other Tuesday, 4–7:30 pm $95 per person February 9 & 23 March 8 & 22 |
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Modern Mexican Fusion Discover a whole new way to prepare exciting Mexican dishes. This class focuses on creative, Grilled Vegetable & Goat Cheese Chile Rellenos, Roasted Pork with Mango-Chipotle Salsa, Chayote Salad, Chocolate Kahlua Cake and a tangy margarita or glass of wine every other Tuesday, 4–7:30 pm $95 per person January 19, February 16 March 1, 15 & 29 Traditional Mexican Moles Explore the traditional sauces of Mexico, which can spice up any meal. Roasted Garlic Soup, Black Mole with Pork Loin, Green Mole with Chicken, Almond Mole Brownies Saturdays, 2-5:30 pm $95 per person January 16, February 13 & 27 March 5, 12 & 26
One-Day Intensive Begin your morning at the market, perusing the colorful stalls and choosing from the season’s best ingredients for the day’s meal. Break for Churros and Chocolate before heading to La Cocina where you’ll prepare a few appetizers along with fresh tortillas and tinga filled sopes, followed by a 3-course lunch with margaritas, new friends and fine conversation. Every Wednesday, 10:30-4/4:30 pm $150 per person
A San Miguel Culinary Adventure: February 20 -27 Get a full week of cooking classes, fine dining and touring in San Miguel de Allende! Visit Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, and Pozos as well attend 4 different classes, covering a broad spectrum of Mexican cuisine. Please inquire about the schedule and prices. Join us for the entire week or just a day |
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During the year a number of GUEST CHEFS will host a variety of cooking classes. Please keep checking our schedule to see who will be in the kitchen of La Cocina. |
Oaxacan Cooking with Susana Trilling Chef, Cookbook Author, TV host & owner of Seasons of My Heart cooking school in Oaxaca Delve into the secrets of the Oaxacan kitchen with one of Mexico's top chefs. 2016 date to be announced!
The Art of Chiles Rellenos Learn how to make Mexico's natural dish--the Chile en Nogada, as well as stuffed dried chiles and cream of chile poblano soup with Chef Mercedes Arteaga (this class is mostly demonstration). Wednesday, 2-5 pm $95 per person January 20 Beyond Mexico
An Evening in Italy with Kris Rudolph Kris has learned many secrets from Italy's best chefs, but more importantly...from their grandmothers, during her 10 years leading culinary tours in central Italy. Sample Menu: Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini, Risotto with seasonal ingredients, Osso Bucco, all served with the best Tirasamu ever Saturday, 2–5 pm $95 per person January 23 February 20 & March 19
The Basics of Baking Learn quick, efficient baking from a professional. Kris has baked for her restaurant El Buen Cafe for the past 24 years. She's made more than a 1000 cakes, as well as too many cookies and pie crusts to count. Inquire about the menu. This class does not include a meal, but does include a package of your baked goods to take home. Wednesday, 2-5 pm $75 per person by appointment |
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Advance payment is required for all cooking classes due to limited space. If you have a group of 5 people or more joining one of our scheduled classes, there's a 10% discount. Private Classes: If you can't find a date or class that suits your needs, please contact us about a private class. Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given with 48 hours notice. 50% for more than 24 hours notice. |
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