Cooking Techniques Classes in San Diego, CA

A student favorite and the most essential kitchen skill of all: knife skills.  In this 2-hour class, we will talk knives, show you what they’re for, but mostly you will chop. And chop. Chop. Mince. Supreme. Cut. Dice. And chop some more.  This is a hands-on class.  Bring your knife, an apron and boxes for leftovers.

JAM Session Quick and easy preserves Summer's best recipes

This class will teach you the art of sautéing, a basic cooking technique to add to your toolbox. Menu: Lemon Thyme Chicken Breast Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta Note: A minimum of 8 students is required to run classes. You will be notified 48 hour prior to class, should it be cancelled and will receive a refund or select another class....

This class will teach you the basics knife skills and the art of layering flavors to make this vitamin rich green soup with mineral rich bone broth. Green Soup  broccoli, zucchini, super greens and basil  Knife skills lesson Note: A minimum of 8 students is required to run classes. You will be notified 48 hour prior to class, should...

Dress up your Thanksgiving Table this year with some New Sides! This is a class full of techniques and basic cooking skills to teach you some new festive fall dishes. Wow your family and friends with these new recipes, it might just create a new tradition!  Sweet Potato Souffle Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping Brussels Sprouts with Bacon...

Learn how to prepare the famous Caesar Salad as it was invented and is still served down the border in Tijuana.  Also learn to prepare Shrimp Ceviche, Mexican style.

Love Cooking Classes? Check out one of our Chef’s Fabulous menus below! Current Resident Chefs include Phillis Carey and Maribel Otal. Menu Includes: Gazpacho Salsa on Reverse-Grilled Top Sirloin with a Smoked Paprika Rub Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts with Green Harissa Fresh Summer Tomato Sauce with Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Basil, Kalamata...

Introducing brines and marinades. Includes: Robust red wines New Sangria Blanca

Love Cooking Classes? Check out one of our Chef’s Fabulous menus below! Seafood Chowder with Shrimp, Crab, Fish, Potatoes, Corn and Dry Sherry Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Prosciutto Crisps Smoked Sausage, Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Soup Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Asiago Toasts Updated Tunnel of Fudge...

Enjoy a special night with your Valentine in the kitchen! You' and your Sweetheart will the master fresh pasta dough from scratch, get comfortable with a pasta maker and enjoy an Italian meal made from the pasta, sauce salad & dessert prepared in class. Spinach Ricotta Ravioli Lemon Pesto Sauce Arugula,Pear & Fennel Salad Tiramisu Parfaits ...

You will the master fresh pasta dough from scratch, get comfortable with a pasta maker and enjoy the Italian dish made during the class Menu Arugula Strawberry Salad  Balsamic Vinaigrette Spinach Ricotta Ravioli Lemon Pesto Sauce Note:  A minimum of 8 students is required to run classes. You will be notified 48 hour prior to class,...

This class will walk you through the step-by-step techniques for making these classic cookies and fillings. By the end of class you will see just how easy it is to make these delicate French jewels Classic Vanilla Macarons  Salted Caramel Buttercream  Chocolate Ganache 

Chef Patsyb competed on the Bakers vs.Fakers and won! This class will teach you how to master the techniques of these winning desserts.  Triple Chocolate Ginger Brownies White Chocolate Lime Mousse Parfait

This class will teach how to make Royal Icing and the techniques of flooding. This is a fun class of decorating sugar cookies with festive decorations. Royal Icing Holiday Sugar Cookies (Made by Chef Patsyb before class.)

This (2) day class will teach you the fundamentals of cooking. The techniques are geared towards those looking to build a strong cooking skill foundation. Day (1) knife skills, stocks, soups, vinaigrette & grilling Day (2) Intro to spices and herbs, poaching, roasting, sautéing & dessert