Cooking Classes for Beginners in Portland

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Mexican Street Food

$95

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Learn important knife and culinary skills as you prepare delicious and authentic Mexican street food in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Michelle. After she teaches you basic knife skills, you'll dice and chop vegetables to prepare simple salsas and guacamole, which you'll serve alongside the homemade tortilla chips you've fried up. Next, Chef Michelle will show you how to prepare a few street food classics, including Mexican street corn with Cotija c...

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Chef Michelle, Portland

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Thai Favorites

$119

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In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Tess, guests will learn the foundations of Thai cuisine. With an option to make this class vegan or vegetarian, this inclusive experience will teach you the basics of popular Thai dishes including a bold green curry with vegetables and Thailand's national dish, a classic Pad Thai. Using traditional ingredients such as lemongrass, papaya and coconut, you will learn to combine the flavors and textures signature of thi...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Bavarian Favorites

$95

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Join Chef Casey for an exploration of classic dishes from Bavaria in this hands-on cooking class. Using traditional techniques and ingredients, you will prepare authentic dishes from this renowned region of Germany. Begin with a classic jagerschnitzel, a breaded and fried pork cutlet topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Next, learn to prepare tangy Bavarian red cabbage and hearty handmade spaetzle to pair with your crispy jagerschnitzel. For dessert, the c...

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Chef Casey, Portland

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Gorgeous and Authentic Gnocchi

$115

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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...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Pizza Extravaganza

$105

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In this interactive, hands-on cooking class, you’ll experience the magic of hand-tossing and baking rustic pizza. Chef Tess is a pizza pro — she’ll have you whipping up mind-blowing flavors in no time. You’ll begin with an appetizer: tomato-chili jam with burrata and toast. Using hand-selected herbs, you’ll then create a dynamic array of pizza, from creamy butternut squash and pancetta to fragrant roasted garlic and Italian sausage. You’ll fini...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Dinner in Mexico

$115

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Join Chef Tess on a culinary journey to Mexico as you prepare a gourmet four-course Mexican meal in this hands-on cooking class. To start, you'll whip up a fresh roasted corn gazpacho with avocado cream, learning useful prepping techniques in the process. Then, you'll make a mild chipotle tostada salad topped with grilled zucchini and Cotija cheese. Next, Chef Tess will guide you through the process of preparing a chicken mole entrée with oven-roasted gar...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Delightful French and Italian Classics

$115

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In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to prepare classic French and Italian dishes bursting with bold flavor. Chef Tess is an expert at cooking these cuisines and is excited to share her secrets with you. The class begins with a step-by-step lesson on how to properly braise short ribs and purée potatoes. Next, you’ll learn how to perfectly saute escarole, paired with crunchy almonds. For dessert, Chef Tess will demonstrate how to make an au...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Homemade Bread Trio

$125

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Learn the ancient craft of bread making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Tess. Enhance your culinary repertoire with this foundational skill by exploring three unique types of bread. Start by creating a classic sourdough loaf using wild starter, flour and water, and learn proper sourdough starter care so you can continue to bake fresh bread at home. Next, you will make traditional pita to pair with homemade hummus. Finally, prepare a classic Liguri...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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From-Scratch Sushi and Mochi

$119

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In this interactive cooking class, you'll learn how to make sushi rolls and mochi ice cream with the guidance of professional Chef Tess. First, you'll prep the strawberry and mint mochi, which is a chewy rice cake filled with ice cream. Then you'll make fluffy sushi rice, prepare the filling ingredients and learn how to roll two kinds of rolls like a professional. While you cook, you'll be able to enjoy a snack of salty edamame. MENUEdamame With soy sauce...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Classic Japanese Cuisine

$129

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In this interactive cooking class with Chef Tess, you'll learn how to make authentic Japanese dishes from scratch using traditional techniques. The rich, savory flavors will warm you from the inside out. First, you'll prepare the components of a traditional Japanese ramen. While the ingredients simmer, you'll learn to fry chicken Korean-style and also fill and fold Japanese pork gyoza from scratch. You'll wrap up this meal with authentic mochi for dessert....

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Chef Tess, Portland

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Healthy French Country Feast

$115

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In this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Tess, you’ll cook a flavor-packed menu straight out of a French country kitchen. This class will teach you a variety of techniques: you’ll learn how to make a rolled turkey pesto torchon; you’ll learn how to make a kale salad and a turkey torchon; you’ll learn how to substitute healthier ingredients in classic French recipes. For dessert, you’ll prepare a heavenly blueberry and lemon tart. Chef Tess w...

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Chef Tess, Portland

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A Celebration of Paella

$85 $55

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Create a rich Spanish classic filled with the fresh flavors of the land and sea in this cooking class with Chef Yary. The flavors and textures of the paella you'll prepare are like nothing you've ever experienced. With expert assistance from Chef Yary, you'll learn traditional techniques for preparing this quintessential Spanish favorite. From creating the crispy soccorat at the bottom of the pan to crafting the creamy rice loaded with seafood, chicken and...

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Chef Yary, Portland

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