Cooking Classes for Beginners in Portland

Enjoy this pasta cooking class where you'll mix, shape and sauce your way to comfort food bliss.Roll up your sleeves and dive into the cozy joy of homemade pasta in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Sarah. You’ll start with just flour, water and salt but by the end, you’ll be shaping your own fresh noodles like a total pasta pro. Learn to knead, cut and cook your dough to al dente perfection, then top it off with a dreamy brown butter sauce infused...

Roll into Japanese flavor with this sushi cooking class featuring spicy tuna and Philly rolls.This sushi cooking class with Chef Sarah is the ultimate intro to DIY sushi, no experience needed. You’ll kick things off by making seasoned sushi rice the traditional way, then get hands-on layering smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber for your own Philly roll. Next up: a spicy tuna roll made with fresh sushi-grade tuna and a homemade sauce. Learn how to ro...

Under the guidance of Chef Sarah, you'll discover just how easy it is to make sushi by hand in this cooking class!To start, you'll learn the recipe to make traditional seasoned sushi rice. Spread out the rice on nori sheets, then layer smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber to create a rich Philadelphia roll. Next, assemble a spicy tuna roll with sushi-grade tuna and a homemade spicy sauce. You'll master the technique of using a sushi mat to roll up your...

Discover how easy making homemade pasta can be in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Sarah!To make pasta presto, you'll first learn how to make the dough. Combine flour, water and salt into a simple dough. Then, master the technique to knead and shape it. Chef Sarah will teach you how to cut assorted shapes and how to cook them until al dente. Then, whip up a rich browned butter sauce seasoned with sage and garlic to pair with your pasta. At the end of...

Transport yourself to the Italian countryside with this immersive cooking class. Under the guidance of Chef Sarah, you'll learn how to make an authentic Italian feast. Begin with a refreshing Caprese salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil drizzled with olive oil. Next, make savory bacon-wrapped dates and crostinis for an unforgettable antipasti. Stuff the dates with blue cheese and finish with a tangy balsamic glaze and a citrus arugula salad...

You'll learn how to make classic dishes from Northern Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Tess will teach you the basic techniques and essentials to make these five dishes. To begin, make a garlic naan from scratch. Then, make a creamy chicken tikka masala with yogurt, tomato sauce and garam masala. Next, use paneer cheese and spinach to make saag paneer. Later, share the dough into classic Inian samosas filled with veggies. Finish the meal...

Join this fun and easy pasta-focused cooking class where you'll learn to make a full Italian meal from scratch.You'll start by putting together a fresh Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil. Next, you’ll roll out your own pasta dough and mix up a bright green pesto using spinach, basil and walnuts. And for the main dish, herb-roasted chicken, seasoned with lemon, rosemary, oregano and thyme. Then, you'll cool down with a...

This hands-on cooking class is all about gnocchi, a fixture of Italian cuisine since its invention in the 1700s. Gnocchi are potato dumplings — they work well with red sauce, caramelized vegetables, sweet sausage or creamy white sauce. With the guidance of Chef Tess, a classically trained chef with years of experience, you’ll learn how to prepare gnocchi while putting your own unique spin on each dish. For an appetizer, you’ll whip up authentic trico...

Learn how to make three Japanese dishes in this cooking class with Chef Sarah!To begin the class, you'll discover the secrets of making a savory miso soup simmered with miso paste, green onions and tofu. Next, master the time-honored technique of making sushi rolls by layering seasoned sushi rice on nori sheets with tuna, imitation crab and vegetables. Roll it up and slice the rolls into bite-sized pieces like a professional. Finally, whip up a tempura bat...