Date Night Cooking Classes in Sacramento

Dive into the intricate art of pasta-making in this creative Italian cooking class with Chef Maggie. You will learn to craft fresh-from-scratch pasta using time-honored techniques, as taught by Chef Maggie. Master essential culinary skills like mixing, kneading and rolling dough to achieve a delicate texture for classic shapes like pappardelle and ravioli. Learn how to create delicate, pillowed ravioli filled herb-infused ricotta, ensuring every bite burst...

Learn how to make two classic sushi rolls from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Birdie!During the class, you'll learn how to make the perfect seasoned sushi rice to be the base of the rolls. Plus, practice your knife skills to chop fresh vegetables for the sushi. As you begin to assemble the rolls, spread the rice on nori sheets. Layer smoked salmon and avocado for a savory and smoky salmon roll. Then, make a classic California roll by adding imitat...

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...

Learn to recreate the spirited flavors of Spanish cuisine for your friends and family in this exciting hands-on cooking class. Chef Catalina shares her expertise for turning your dinner table into an international celebration! Begin with crispy potato croquettes paired with a creamy roasted red pepper aioli. Learn to prepare an authentic seafood paella with bomba rice, shrimp, fish, mussels, chorizo and saffron. Enjoy pan con tomate featuring toasted ciaba...

No need to find your passport to taste the fabulous French dining in this in-person cooking class from Chef Catalina. This session features iconic dishes from the original gourmet cuisine for a menu that represents the best of the region. Begin your lesson with a classic French onion soup made with sweet onions, beef or mushroom stock, toasted bread and Gruyère cheese. Then, prepare the famous coq au vin and a delicious ratatouille with squash, eggplant a...

With Chef Catalina in the kitchen, you'll enjoy a cooking class where authentic temaki, or Japanese sushi hand rolls, have a starring role. She's assembled a menu of tasty selections that represent the truest flavors of this beloved regional dish. Begin with comforting miso soup crafted from dashi, silken tofu and green onions. Savor the bold flavors of blistered shishito peppers, perfectly complemented by sesame oil, oyster sauce, and furikake. Master the...

Join Chef Catalina for an evening of homemade Thai favorites in this interactive cooking class. She'll teach you how to choose ingredients and use traditional culinary techniques. Start with a green papaya salad and green curry and rice with lemongrass, Thai basil and coconut milk. Your entrée is chicken and shrimp pad Thai with noodles, tamarind and bean sprouts. Finish with the sweet taste of mango sticky rice. MENUGreen Papaya Salad With garlic, tamari...

Chef Catalina shares her expert tips and techniques in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn culinary skills as you prepare an Italian meal from scratch. Start with an appetizer of fried vegetables topped with lemon aioli. Your first course is a mixed green salad with almonds and Parmesan. Next is homemade pasta with a tomato and Calabrian chiles sauce. Tiramisu with lady fingers ends this meal on a sweet note.MENUFritto Misto and Spicy Lemon Aioli...