Healthy Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

Make your evening meal into a special occasion by learning the secrets for quick cooking in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham. You'll gather skills and techniques to help you prepare elegant dishes with minimal fuss, perfect for weeknight dinners!You'll start by preparing a seared cumin-crusted chicken served with delicately wilted baby spinach. Then, it's on to a savory shrimp scampi and soba noodles peppered with fresh seasonal vegetables. Fini...

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover that most of your favorite Mediterranean dishes can be made completely vegan! Chef Parsati will guide you through healthy plant-based dishes that will reinvigorate your home cooking. Discover ingredients that draw inspiration from Asian and Mediterranean dishes to add to your meal plan. You’ll begin by preparing a perfectly crisp pan-fried tofu falafel with a tangy tip. For your main meal, enjoy crunchy ric...

Learn fundamental knife skills in this hands-on cooking class. In this hands-on culinary experience, Chef Mike will teach you the essentials to properly using knives in the kitchen. Gain confidence and an understanding of general knife styles and anatomy, the safety precautions, and basic use and care. Then, you'll learn different knife cuts and the appropriate times to use them for different dishes and food. You'll also get to put your newly-learned knife...

Learn how to make vegetarian Indian favorites in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Sara. You'll first cook up a flavorful and creamy vegan palak paneer made with puréed spinach and tofu before preparing a warming masoor dal bursting with lentils and spices. You'll also make hand-rolled flatbread and vegetarian rice pilaf to serve alongside these meat-free main dishes. Chef Sara will make sure you leave with her recipes so you can recreate these palate...

Balance proteins, carbs, vegetables and spices with the ancient art of Ayurvedic cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to make five healthy and perfectly balanced Ayurvedic recipes. You'll begin with a probiotic-filled cucumber mint and kefir cooler. Next, you'll prepare tofu sizzlers, the porridge-like rainbow khichdi with ghee and a fresh and colorful brinjal salsa with eggplant. Dessert is millet kheer with saffron, d...

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Sara, you'll learn how to prepare traditional Burmese dishes. First, you'll make latto, an iconic Burmese noodle salad. Then, Chef Sara will teach you how to cook a Kauswer, a Burmese-style coconut noodle soup featuring succulent chicken and fresh eggs, flavored with lemon, cilantro and the heat of fresh chili. It's a unique class packed with flavor and fun.MENUVegetarian options availableLatto Burmese Noodle SaladK...

Create a variety of unique Indian dishes locals love in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Across four courses, you'll discover what India has to offer without needing your passport. Start with a vegan tofu tandoori with aromatic spices and pickled onions. Next, you'll create a hearty bowl of cholae masala garbanzo peas cooked in a tomato-based gravy with Indian spices. You'll also learn how to prepare fresh peas pulao with basmati rice. For de...

Learn how to create a variety of classic Indian dishes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Using fresh ingredients and professional cooking techniques, Chef Parsati will guide you through creating handmade Indian favorites. First, you'll start with an exquisite salmon amritsari tikka with sour pickled onions and cranberry dip. Next, you'll dive into a fresh saag dal using seasonal leafy greens and classic Indian spices. You'll also learn how...

Learn easy-to-master techniques and delicious recipes that will enhance your mood.Chef Parsati is ready to teach you how to use fresh ingredients known for their ability to reduce stress and anxiety to prepare a menu of flavorful, mood-enhancing dishes in this hands-on cooking class! You’ll create an avocado dip with mint and cilantro to whet your appetite, before cooking a satisfying braised salmon steak seasoned with fennel and caraway seeds. A hearty...

In this in-person cooking class for two, chef Parsati will teach new and exciting ways to create multi-cultural fusion fare derived from Chinese and California cuisines. You'll begin with dragon cauliflower spiked with ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. Your main course is pineapple chicken with fresh herbs and sesame oil, complemented by rainbow fried rice with shrimp and vegetables. A sweet tapioca pearl pudding with saffron and dried fruit rounds...