French Cooking Classes in Portland

Under the guidance of Chef Tess, guests in this cooking class will learn the foundational techniques of pasta making. With only two ingredients, eggs and flour, learn to make tender and flavorful homemade pasta and sauces. Start by creating a savory and complex truffle and celery root filling for ravioli, then choose from three sauces and accompaniments to pair with handmade linguine. Choose from a classic Bolognese, creamy carbonara or classic con vongole...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...