Cooking Classes in Washington, D.C.

In this interactive cooking class with Chef Keira, you will prepare pappardelle pasta in a sundried tomato cream sauce because why buy boxed pasta when making fresh, homemade pasta is so much more rewarding and tastes so much better? You will begin the class by forming a simple pasta dough before rolling and cutting it to create pappardelle noodles. Next, Chef Kiera will teach you how to make a classic Italian sundried tomato cream sauce using nothing but...

Take your breakfast or brunch fare to new heights with a cooking class where whiskey makes the menu! This fabulous boozy French toast session from Chef Adrian is just the thing to turn your midday meal into a full-blown celebration. You'll learn to use brioche, eggs and authentic Irish whiskey to create a battered beauty of a dish. Prepare an assortment of tempting toppings, including seasonal fruits and berries, plus an order of fresh whipped cream for an...

Master the art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kwesi. You'll learn to make foolproof pasta dough from scratch before creating two luxurious fillings.Start out by combining flour and egg to form pasta dough. Then, Chef Kewsi will teach everyone to make two decadent, creamy fillings including an Italian sausage filling and a wild mushroom filling. Shape your pasta into stuffed tortellini, serve them in a luxurious cream sauce, and ta...

Coastal flavors are just a bite away in this exciting hands-on cooking class from Chef Adrian. He'll get you in the spirit with a kitchen session where sweet seafood and tangy citrus lead the menu. Begin by creating your own homemade tortillas from scratch using fresh ingredients and a hearty helping of traditional magic. Then, transform shrimp into a sizzling taco filling sensation with a tantalizing lime-mojito tingle, topped with black bean and mango sa...

Crêpes are an elegant but simple dish that has long since been a staple in French cooking, which is why in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kiera you will learn how to make this humble yet refined dish in your own home. Since the 13th century, crêpes have been made in the home using just a few simple ingredients and yet, they are thought to be a hassle to make from scratch. You will discover they are not as hard to prepare as they might seem.MENUBan...

In this interactive cooking class designed for beginners, Chef Jordan will teach you easy ways to cook rice and prepare vegetables to make your own sushi at home. Learn how to balance the delicate flavors of each bite as you explore the art of sushi-making from rice to roll. Using traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients, you will craft a selection of restaurant-worthy rolls while practicing skills from battering and frying tempura to creating spicy...

Thanks to a diverse blend of cultures each adding their personal touch, Creole cuisine is all about variety.Exotic flavors and elegance meld together with soul-warming comfort foods in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Shelley. You'll start with savory Cajun blackened salmon over a Creole succotash. Next, you will learn how to prepare a dark roux for gumbo with andouille sausage, chicken and okra. You'll finish with an old fashioned banana pudding and...

Join Chef Gustavo on a journey through the flavors and aromas of South American cuisine. You'll learn about customs and culture as you prepare dishes from Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Venezuela. Flavor-filled selections include ceviche with cilantro and spicy peppers and fresh quinoa salad with Manchego cheese. Next, you'll learn how to make a perfectly stuffed beef empanada and an arepa reina pepiada corn cake with avocado and fresh arugula, cilantro, spr...

Chef Bobby shares expert tips and culinary techniques in this fun cooking class for creating a sophisticated four-course seafood menu. You'll start with a citrus and watercress salad topped with grapefruit or oranges and Champagne vinaigrette. Next, you'll learn how to perfectly sear scallops, braise French lentils with Syrah wine and pan roast rockfish with truffle barley and bitter greens. Dessert is a medley of seasonal berries topped with a sweet and f...

Join Chef Greg as he shares years of culinary experience in this Southeast Asian cooking class. Using a trio of authentic recipes, you'll begin with a green papaya salad topped with lime, toasted peanuts and cherry tomatoes. Next up is a savory beef brisket pho prepared with black soy sauce, ginger, coriander and rice noodles. For dessert, you'll create a creamy ginger lime panna cotta with mint oil, vanilla paste and Alphonso mangoes.MENUGreen Papaya Sala...

Practice the skills and techniques to create the traditional dishes of India in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Manjiri will show you how to transform familiar ingredients into a beautiful spread. Begin with crunchy poppadom, then build depth of flavor in a rich chicken curry alongside basmati rice and spiced vegetables. For a sweet ending, whip up a bright and creamy mango shrikand seasoned with cardamom and saffron.MENUMasala PoppadomWith onions, tomat...

If you've ever wanted to bump up your baking skills, this cooking class is the way to go. Chef Tiffany uses expert techniques and easy-to-understand instructions as she teaches you how to mix batter, roll dough and scoop ingredients into homemade treats. You'll learn how to make decadent brownies, soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies and cinnamon-infused apple pie. You'll be baking like a pro after this fun and interactive 3-hour baking class.MENUBrowniesS...