Cooking Classes for Couples in Sacramento

Learn the art of cake decorating in this fun and interactive cooking class with Chef Birdie.With expert guidance from a seasoned cake artist, you’ll explore essential techniques and creative tricks to transform simple cakes into stunning, frosted masterpieces. You’ll receive a recipe for a rich buttercream frosting and join a brief discussion on how to make it at home. Then, dive into hands-on decorating as you practice frosting and assembling your cak...

Low-cost, easy to make and filling, this form of pasta dates to the Roman times and in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Maggie you will come to understand why it’s been served in households around the world for centuries. Upon eating gnocchi at a restaurant, you may think there’s no way you could make it at home. Well, you’d be wrong. Chef Maggie will guide you step by step through the wonderful process of combining just the right amount of pota...

You'll feel like you're dining in Italy in this engaging cooking class. Led by Chef Karen, you'll learn the recipes and techniques for making Italian dishes from scratch. First, learn how to make crispy arancini with Arborio rice topped with Parmesan and served with roasted tomato chutney. Next, master the art of making handmade pasta by making and cutting the dough and stuffing ravioli. Then, whip up a creamy Alfredo sauce to pair with it. Roast a variety...

Make fresh pizza, caprese salad and a sweet dessert pizza in this hands-on Italian cooking class!Start by preparing a classic caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil for a bright and simple appetizer. Then dive into the fundamentals of pizza-making as you mix, knead and shape your own dough from scratch. Add homemade tomato sauce and layer on your favorite toppings, from gooey cheese to crisp veggies and flavorful meats, befor...

Take a tour of the Mediterranean in this plant-based cooking class that honors classic dishes with a vegan twist. Start with a simple beet hummus and homemade pita bread, then continue to savory falafels in a pita pocket with fresh vegetables and herbs. Form a rich and delectable baba ganoush with eggplant, garlic, lemon and tahini. End your dinner with a scrumptiously sweet dessert of stuffed dates involving yogurt, cashews and a hint of vanilla extract f...

This cooking class from Chef Karen is the perfect session for home chefs looking to try their hand at homemade pizza. You'll learn time-honored techniques for preparing your own pies and a tempting array of other Italian dishes! Begin by creating a refreshing Caprese salad featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Then, combine wholesome ingredients to create your own traditional dough before cooking up both red and white sauces and a variety...

Discover vegan Mediterranean cuisine during this immersive cooking class. World-class Chef Maggie will guide you through the simple switch from classic recipes to plant-based ingredients. Start with beet hummus and homemade pita bread, follow it up with falafel in a pita pocket with fresh vegetables. Continue your meal with a main course of baba ganoush with eggplant. Finish your four-course meal with a dessert of dates stuffed with yogurt, cashews and van...

Bring your favorite Asian dishes to your dinner table in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Karen. She'll share her tips and tricks for preparing a savory spread filled with familiar flavors made with a gourmet touch. Start your lesson with a fiery homemade mango dip, served with light and crispy wonton chips. Then, create classic kung pao beef and Szechuan chicken, a pair of entrées with their own spicy and savory personalities. You'll also whip up a...

Join a dynamic Tuscan date night cooking class during which Chef Maggie will help you explore the sublime flavors of Southern Mediterranean cuisine. Begin with a fresh appetizer salad with cranberries and then a main with gnocchi from scratch, served on the side with the creamiest mushroom sauce with shallots and spices. Then, you will try delicate cannoli with crunchy pistachios, coconut milk and powdered sugar.MENUKale and Cranberry Salad With red onions...

Chef Karen explores the tamale-making traditions loved by families for generations in this exciting in-person cooking class. Discover the many uses of masa in fillings ranging from savory and spicy to smooth and sweet! Start your lesson with a batch of homemade tortilla chips and guacamole made from scratch. Then, prepare your masa and vegetables to use in fragrant and smoky roasted chicken tamales featuring a kick from Aleppo peppers. And tamales can be a...