Cooking Classes for Beginners in Fort Lauderdale

In this interactive cooking class led by Chef Taciana, you will have the opportunity to learn the art of creating delicious Asian-style dumplings from scratch. The class will begin with a focus on developing knife skills while preparing the filling ingredients, which include fresh vegetables and your choice of beef or pork. Chef Taciana will then guide you through the process of making the dough and intricately folding your dumplings like an expert. Finall...

Join Chef Nicholas for a unique journey across North Africa and make four regional classics!Begin the class by making a refreshing sumac salad, featuring the vibrant spice mixed in with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and a squeeze of lemon. Next, make a juicy and tender chicken rubbed with an aromatic Ras el Hanout spice blend as a main course. On the side, zesty lemon saffron rice with a subtle floral flavor from the saffron. For the course you've been wa...

In this rewarding cooking class, Chef Greg will prepare you to master the five mother sauces, from which most other sauces are created. You'll prepare five potential dishes, and each will explore one of the five mother sauces: stock-based velouté, dairy-based béchamel, herb-infused tomato sauce, beef-based espagnole and egg-based Hollandaise sauce. By the time you leave class, you'll have a whole new set of recipes in your repertoire and be ready to craf...

Add a splash of soul to your usual fare in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Andrew. You'll discover the comforting tastes and textures of genuine soul food while creating an authentic menu full of savory Southern goodness! Prepare a batch of meatloaf cupcakes and make classic mac & cheese with green beans on the side. And for a sweet Southern soul food dessert, nothing beats a perfect peach cobbler with a twist.MENUMeatloaf CupcakesWith mashed pot...

Transport yourself to the Big Easy in this immersive cooking class. Chef John will teach you the quintessential flavors of vibrant New Orleans cuisine.Cook up a classic chicken gumbo filled with brown rice, okra and tomatoes and spiced with Cayenne pepper. Master the technique to make the perfect blackened red snapper with Cajun spices. Whip up a homemade Béarnaise sauce to pair with the fish. Make spicy jalapeño corn fritters fried until golden brown an...

Take a culinary tour through the festive flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class. Chef Taciana leads this fun session with a light touch and expert advice. Begin with shrimp quesadilla with spicy avocado crema, pineapple, cilantro and poblano peppers. Next is a honey-lime salmon with a side of black beans and brown rice pilaf with savoy cabbage, cumin, garlic and red pepper. Dessert is cinnamon and sugar lava cakes with vanilla cake and orange c...

Learn how to make a multi-course Italian meal with homemade gnocchi as the star dish in this cooking class!Begin the class by charring tomatoes and garlic to top crunchy croutons and burrata for a refreshing appetizer. Next, you'll dive into the art of making gnocchi by transforming potatoes, flour and egg into a dough. Chef Nicholas will teach you how to knead the dough and shape it into perfect pillowy pastas. As the gnocchi cook, make a velvety black ga...

Practice the art of efficient cooking with this one-pan cooking class with Chef Greg. The chef will teach you how to use a single pan to prepare a gourmet four-course dinner in under fifteen minutes. Begin with a creamy seafood chowder with fresh vegetables before crafting a smoky peppercorn steak with Cognac. Deglaze the pan with sweet sherry and butter as you build your next course of savory chicken Marsala with mushrooms. For dessert, fire up a classic...

Under the guidance of Chef Andrew, you'll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch.Begin the class by making a refreshing mixed green salad topped with fresh strawberries, sweet honey and crunchy pecans drizzled with a tangy raspberry vinaigrette. Next, you'll learn the time-honored recipe to make pasta dough with flour, eggs and water. Knead the dough, roll it into sheets and cut it into fresh fettuccine. As the pasta boils, pan sear tender chicken and...

Explore a distinct coastal cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Chef John will guide you through a curated menu that features the flavors of Maryland.Begin by preparing blue crab to make a hearty soup filled with tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots and corn. Season shrimp with Old Bay to make a Maryland-style shrimp cocktail. Make a homemade crab cake fried until golden and crispy to serve with parsley potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. For dessert, indu...

Learn how to make two creative rolls and an epic dessert in this cooking class with Chef Taciana!During the class, you'll get practice improving your knife skills to chop fresh vegetables like a professional chef. Discover the secret to making the perfect fluffy and seasoned sushi rice. First, you'll spread rice on nori sheets and layer cucumber and avocado to make a refreshing maki roll. Next, make a lox roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese and everythin...

Join Chef Greg for a culinary exploration of dishes best served chilled in this interactive cooking class. The chef will guide you as you discover how to beat the heat with bright, refreshing flavors while crafting this unique menu. Begin by preparing a tangy citrus ceviche with peppers and herbs followed by savory smoked salmon and cream cheese cornets. Then, highlight the fresh ingredients in a traditional tomato bruschetta before finishing the meal with...