Vegetarian Cooking Classes in San Diego

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...

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...

Unravel the mysteries to perfecting savory dishes using mushrooms across three-courses in this hands-on cooking class.Join Chef Jordan W. as he guides you through the fundamentals to cooking with mushrooms, beginning with creamy mushroom thyme bisque with coconut milk and a side of homemade gluten-free bread. Then, you'll prepare a hearty zucchini and portobello mushroom lasagna with fulfilling layers of cashew mozzarella, marinara sauce and turkey tail mu...

Join Chef Rachel for a gourmet vegan cooking class featuring vibrant herbs and hearty vegetables. You'll learn how to slice, dice and roast while creating a vegan menu. Start with a French carrot salad topped with parsley, honey and lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Follow this with stuffed portobello mushrooms with balsamic vinegar, garlic and vegan cheese. Your entrée is roasted root vegetables and herb cheese. Dessert is a light and fluffy chocolate mousse prep...

Join Chef ShaSha for a fun and informative cooking class featuring classic Italian recipes and fresh local ingredients. Start with a fresh green antipasto salad topped with balsamic vinaigrette. Next, you'll learn how to prepare pasta from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. This will be paired with a rich Alfredo sauce accented with fresh cream and Parmesan. End this savory meal on a sweet note with authentic Sicilian granita with your choice of...

Discover the fresh and bold flavors of vegetarian Thai cuisine under the expert guidance of Chef Krong in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn how to create classic Thai recipes without the use of meat. Start with por pia tod, crispy veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Next is pad Thai with rice noodles, tofu and peanuts and gaeng kiew waan, green curry with veggies, bamboo shoots and eggplant. Dessert is sweet and creamy coconut ice cream with...

Learn the secrets to creating an authentic Tuscan meal in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Marty. She'll teach you time-honored traditional culinary techniques, including how to prepare you own handmade pasta and sauces from scratch. You'll assemble a true Old World menu that includes bruschetta al pomodoro, pappardelle topped with butter, sage and Parmigiano, and an indulgent tiramisu. It's a lesson in classic Italian cuisine that brings the timeless...

Let your little ones get confident in the kitchen in this fun, interactive cooking class! With Chef Jordan as their expert guide, your young chefs will have a blast learning how to make authentic pasta from scratch alongside two other tasty recipes. The group will make fresh, cheesy garlic bread before crafting pasta dough and shaping it into spaghetti noodles. Pasta will be smothered in a hearty marinara sauce and for dessert, everyone will whip up a swee...

Get an insightful baking lesson in this fun cooking class led by Chef Rachel. You'll learn the basic techniques for crafting perfect tart dough from scratch as you make three tempting varieties. For your first impressive pastry, you'll fold elegant-looking apple roses and fill them with a sweet cream cheese filling. You'll learn all about refined flavor pairings as you create a savory tart featuring cheddar, rosemary and apples. Finally, you'll create an e...

Chef ShaSha is ready to lead you through interactive cooking classes on how to prepare an authentic pasta menu. First, you'll mix together a Caprese salad topped with heirloom tomatoes, basil and house-made balsamic reduction. You'll learn how to make egg pasta from scratch and then top it with a brown butter and sage sauce. Dessert is a fresh and fruity fragola pazzo with strawberries, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. MENUCaprese Salad With heirloom tom...

Leave the sugar in the pantry and turn up the other fabulous flavors in this eye-opening cooking class from Chef Rachel. She'll share her recipes and her tricks for creating bakes with savory appeal. You'll create pão de queijo, a traditional Brazilian bread flavored with parmesan, and a batch of fritters featuring the flavors of cheese and corn, served with creamy avocado dip. You'll also prepare a showstopper of a focaccia, topped with decorative art el...

This is a great kid-friendly cooking class that can teach them to make their own gourmet meal. A friendly instructor will guide young chefs through the process of making a delightful pizza night menu from start to finish. First, participants will learn to make a traditional Caprese salad with creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and herby basil. Then, they’ll handcraft a pizza crust from fresh dough, top it with their selected toppings and bake it to perfec...