Adult Cooking Classes in San Diego

Learn to make a potato-based pasta alternative, the classic gnocchi, in an interactive Italian cooking class that brings gourmet goodness to your home table. Chef Ben shares a lesson in crafting your own pillowy puffs of pasta-like deliciousness, the perfect substitute for your usual Italian dinner base. You'll prepare a simple gnocchi dough that uses potato in place of flour and turn it into tender gnocchi. Discover the secret to making a vodka and cream-...

Master the art of sushi-rolling in this beginner-friendly cooking class led by Chef Krong. If you've always wanted to learn how to make sushi at home, this class will take you there.You'll start by learning how to prepare perfectly-textured sushi rice and how to expertly slice ingredients like fresh fish and vegetables for sushi-making. Then, put together a classic California roll with crab sticks, avocado and cucumber before rolling up a cream cheese and...

Breathe new life into your regular home cooking selections with a hands-on cooking class celebrating the magic of homemade pasta. Chef Ben is in the kitchen to show you the difference you can make by using fresh pasta made from scratch in your Italian dishes. You'll learn the time-honored method used for generations to combine wholesome ingredients like flour, eggs and olive oil into the quintessential pasta dough before transforming it into your favorite...

Red Thai curry is different from other types of curry as it is spicier than yellow curry and less spicy than green curry, but you will learn all of this and more with the help of Chef Krong in this hands-on cooking class. The main ingredient in this dish is the red chili which is used to make Thai curry paste and when mixed with bamboo shoots, tofu, coconut milk, fish sauce and Thai basil leaves, the result is a textural and flavorful heaven that is out of...

Turn dough into delectable ravioli pockets in this hands-on cooking class. Work with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques under the expert guidance of Chef Ben as you craft your own ravioli from scratch. Flour, eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, butter and sage work together well as sweet and savory flavors blend into a delectable cheese ravioli with sage brown butter sauce. Take home your newfound skills to impress your family and guests from the comfort of...

Simmering flavor invades your senses as you sink into this hands-on classic Mediterranean fare cooking class. Begin your adventure by learning to build a classic bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil. Continue the feast with Sicilian eggplant rolls with tomatoes, burrata, basil and breadcrumbs, followed by a traditional paella with chicken, pork, white fish, calamari, shrimp and mussels. Complete your delectable repast...

Discover the perfect blend of French cuisine and Italian flavors in this exciting fusion class with Chef Laura. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class as you learn the techniques to combining two authentic International cuisines into one meal. You'll begin by creating a creamy farro risotto with pancetta. Next, you'll create a decadent pan-seared chicken with mushrooms, shallots, parsley and a prosecco butter sauce. Chef Laura will also teach you h...

Explore the flavors of Mexican cuisine in this hands-on cooking class where you will prepare and taste various dishes of this popular cuisine. Start with savory sopes and spicy salsa. Then prepare a refreshing and zesty ceviche with lime and spices before you make a main of chips and avocado with salsa. End with some buttery chocolate cake with a strong aroma of expresso. MENUSopes With corn dough (cakes), black beans, salsa and queso fresco Ceviche With s...

Let classic Italian spices waft through the kitchen as you learn from expert Chef Fabio in this engaging cooking class. Craft a seasonal risotto with a choice of fresh, locally sourced produce and ingredients like mushrooms and vodka shrimp. Design delectable Sicilian meatballs with tomato sauce, grated Parmesan and garlic bruschetta. End your delightful repast with a sweet and creamy pistachio tiramisu with ladyfingers, mascarpone, coffee and pistachios....