Cooking Classes for Beginners in New Orleans

Explore the art of traditional Cajun cooking in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. Begin by crafting a unique blend of spices and set your heat preference for a personable Cajun meal. Prepare a stuffed eggplant with crispy bread crumbs, fresh shrimp and zesty Cajun spices. Next, grill up a bayou favorite: shrimp and grits mixed with cream, spices and Worcestershire sauce. Enjoy asparagus dusted with garlic and parmesan on the side. End your meal...

Get swept away by the flavors of the bayou in this Southern-themed, in-person cooking class. With guidance from Chef Jerry, you'll learn to create an authentic Louisiana meal with all the trimmings. Boil up some shrimp and crab claws and concoct a zesty cocktail sauce to serve them with. Then, prepare hush puppy-like boudin balls filled with crab, shrimp and tender rice. Create a traditional jambalaya loaded with chicken and sausage and seasoned in true Ca...

Explore Italy’s best culinary techniques in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Myisha. You’ll learn to make two iconic stuffed pasta dishes that make impressive and delectable meals. Start with a gourmet charred radicchio salad topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios. Then, make pasta dough by hand and learn to expertly fill raviolis with a savory blend of Pecorino Romano, chicken, confit garlic and earthy mushrooms. You’ll also fold...

Travel to New Orleans through this flavorful fare recreation cooking class. Dive into this immersive journey with deconstructed smoked alligator sausage sliders involving caramelized onion, peppers, candied jalapeños and remoulade sauce. Learn from an expert chef how to cook blackened chicken to perfection with crawfish bechamel cream sauce and Mississippi rice grits. Enjoy building a delightful spicy shrimp with creamy Cajun sauce, Creole spices and tort...

Explore the bold world of Creole cuisine with Chef Ashley in this immersive cooking class. After learning about the heritage and techniques that define New Orleans cooking, you will prepare a traditional seafood gumbo starting from scratch. Clean, season and prepare a variety of seafood, like Gulf shrimp to include in your stew, after whisking together a browned butter roux. Slice and dice bell peppers, onions and celery to create the "holy trinity" or the...

Level up your cooking skills in this elegant French cooking class. Chef Megan will help you master traditional cooking techniques as you prepare a variety of beloved French dishes. Begin by preparing a warm and savory lobster bisque soup seasoned with tomato paste and white wine. Next, toss a refreshing bistro salad filled with candied pecans, bacon and drizzled with a zesty honey mustard vinaigrette. Enjoy a mouthwatering beef bourguignon for your main me...

In this Italian cooking class, you'll create a classic dinner menu using authentic recipes and new skills to liven up your cooking. Chef Myisha will train you how to pair fresh ingredients with skillful techniques to create delicious homemade pasta. Begin by creating a refreshing and authentic panzanella served with crusty Italian bread. Next, roll up your sleeves to make your own fresh pasta dough that you'll roll and shape by hand to be served in a heart...

Get cozy as you sink into this engaging and immersive Southern cuisine cooking class. World-class Chef Charmaigne will guide you through designing traditional comfort foods that originate from the Southern States. Begin your feast by preparing a bowl of vichyssoise soup made from potatoes, leeks, heavy cream and herbs. Follow it up with a flavorful blackened gulf shrimp en brochette and a refreshing Texas king ranch chicken casserole with locally sourced p...

Explore two unique cuisines by creating fusion dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Classic Louisiana cooking meets colorful Thai, Japanese and Chinese flavors, starting with crawfish spring rolls brimming with fresh herbs and veggies, dipped in Thai chili sauce. Next, simmer up a peppery beef noodle soup, similar to Yaka Mein, made with homemade egg noodles and lots of bold spices. For dessert, caramelize sugar atop a matcha-infused custard for crème b...

Discover exciting new recipes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. Blend favorite cuisines from Southeast Asia with Cajun spices for unique, flavorful dishes. Begin by crafting savory spring rolls with fresh vegetables and shrimp. Then, prepare fried rice with crispy crab, fresh pineapple and a delicious oyster sauce. Enjoy a beef short rib ramen with hearty beef broth for your main meal. End your class by whipping up a creamy panna cotta with m...

Learn to create Mediterranean fare with a vegetarian twist in this hands-on cooking class. A world-class chef will guide you through the process of designing classic Greek dishes. Begin with a traditional Greek salad with a variety of refreshing and colorful vegetables, feta and pomegranate vinaigrette. Continue with stuffed cucumber bites and a main course of Spanakopita puff pastry topped with Tzatziki sauce and involving spinach, flour, mint, dill, lemo...