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Chef Rachel's years of formal culinary education set her up for a fulfilling career teaching cuisine. She and her team provide students with essential skills for mastering kitchen craft with a generous touch of artistry in the mix. In their hands, aspiring chefs find their vision for personalizing recipes with newfound confidence. No matter where a cook is on their journey, Chef Rachel can help them take the next step.
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Divide the work and enjoy a dinner for two featuring a supreme Chinese spread. In this date night cooking class centered around fantastic dim sum dining, reservations for two includes a kitchen workstation! Embark on a culinary journey that begins with homey soup dumplings, followed by a lesson in steamed bok choy...
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A treasured French treat gets a tasty chocolate upgrade. Make a selection of your very own macarons to savor and share with a cooking class demonstrating the process one sweet step at a time. Work with a top-tier expert baker as you learn to make flawless meringue shells for triple chocolate macarons filled with...
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Conjure up a cozier seasonal dessert table, starting with these indulgent winter-ready bakes. Warm baked treats are the best way to drive off the winter chill, and this cooking class is devoted to a trio of terrific table-toppers! Decorate your dessert tray with a display of decadent bites featuring classic sticky...
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This eye-opening session is step one of your international gourmet journey. Find out how simple crafting French dishes can be with an intriguing cooking class where gourmet goodness is a step-by-step accomplishment. With a menu showcasing classics like coq au vain, truffled potatoes, crispy winter salad and crêpes...
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Prepare humble hand-held creations with delicious street vendor style. Take your taco prep back to its roots with an engaging cooking class that celebrates this cherished bite's savory origins. Your capable guide shares methods for making tacos al pastor and shrimp tacos flavored with chipotle and lime, all wrapped in...
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Decorate your dinner table with some of Italy's most treasured dishes. There's no such thing as too much Italian food, and this cooking class dedicated to the steakhouse specialties of the region is proof! Share a session led by on the city's finest instructors as you collaborate on deluxe dishes such as juicy strip...
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Learn how to create delicious sushi rolls from scratch. Master the art of sushi making in this hands-on cooking class. With the help of a chef instructor, you'll learn the essential to making your favorite rolls. Practice your knife skills to prepare fresh fish and learn how to roll different types of sushi. Then,...
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The basics of gourmet cooking are in the spotlight. Aspiring home cooks can get their hands dirty with a cooking class focused on elementary culinary techniques. Learn to create exceptional, easy-to-master dishes including seared steak topped with herbaceous butter, silky pureed potatoes, handmade vinaigrette and...
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Elevate your culinary repertoire with the vibrant flavors of Thailand. Embark on a flavorful journey through the vibrant tastes of Thailand in this cooking class. Discover how to balance strong and delicate flavors as you learn to craft authentic Thai dishes. From frying crispy shrimp to simmering fragrant curry and...
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Luxury dining has never been more possible than this deluxe menu. There's no need to get complicated with your French fare with this interactive cooking class baked into your plans. The precious French flavors of pan-roasted salmon with caper sauce, French onion soup, a refreshing green salad and chocolate crème...
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Uncover the exquisite flavor pairings and techniques of authentic Mediterranean cuisine Ignite date night with a trip to the Mediterranean through this culinary experience. Under the guidance of a skilled chef instructor, learn to expertly prepare traditional dishes using seasonal, premium ingredients influenced by...
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Couples with a taste for fine dining will adore this gourmet experience. Bring your best kitchen cohort for a cooking class that turns your together time into a posh culinary affair. Expand your palate with step-by-step instruction on some of the most luxurious dishes in the French cuisine catalog, including sumptuous...
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Fine selections from Europe's gourmet winter menu make this session a cozy enterprise. Warm up your winter table with an array of French dishes in this cooking class. Get into the spirit of the season with warming creations like roasted chicken breast, authentic French onion soup and orange chocolate mousse, in...
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The blend of influences in this menu is a delicious discovery. The sumptuous mix of cultures that makes Moroccan dining a tasty adventure top the table in this exciting cooking class. With an expert chef instructor leading you on a journey of culinary exploration, you'll dive into arugula salad topped with spiced...
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Sort out your supper selections by adding sensational Spanish specialties to the mix. Try a taste of Euro-Mediterranean flavor with a cooking class focused on the delicious traditions of Spain. Follow along as your talented instructor shares recipes and techniques using some of the finest cookware in the culinary...
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Start your new year off in style with fabulous wok-made flavors. The Chinese classics presented in this holiday cooking class will launch your Lunar New Year with a blast. Learn the secrets of using a carbon steel wok to cook your creations as you follow top-tier instruction for whipping up chicken dumplings, stir-fry...
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Get up to speed on a traditional favorite from the patisserie traditions of Paris. Bakers intrigued by the seemingly complex croissant-making process will be delighted to learn the simple process in this informative cooking class. From transforming wholesome ingredients into a flawless laminated dough to adding sweet...
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Make your cold weather cooking a collaborative affair with these special creations. Plan an in-town retreat to Paris with a saucy date night cooking class celebrating the City of Lights' most romantic fare. Your instructor leads you on a journey through French classics, from traditional steak au poivre to crispy...
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Start a new passion in cooking by learning fundamental culinary knife skills in this class. To make delectable food, you need to have fundamental skills and you can learn key culinary knife skills through this cooking class. Begin a new hobby in this session, where a highly-rated chef will show you how to master...
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Practice your patisserie skills with a selection of French classics. Fill your personal pastry case with handcrafted creations from France in this exciting cooking class. Work with a first-rate local confectioner to learn insider secrets for crafting sea salt caramels, palmiers topped with lemon sugar and timeless...
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Savor a session celebrating some of the world's most soothing fare. With the nourishing dishes in this hands-on cooking class on your table, you'll have the finest family-style Italian-American creations at your disposal. Whip up chicken Milanese, assemble a refreshing salad, create handmade gnocchi in tomato and...
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Create Tuscan treats together using traditional Italian techniques Experience a date to remember with this traditional Tuscan cooking class. Skip the Italian restaurant and learn how to create tasty Tuscan dishes under the guidance of a professional chef. Using the very finest ingredients, you'll learn how to create...
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Refresh your dining options with a sampler meal brimming with Asian-Pacific magic. The most representative dishes from Thailand's magnificent culinary heritage are waiting for you in this global-themed cooking class. Let your gifted instructor demonstrate methods used for generations as you create pad Thai, savory...
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Make your own pasta creations with a lesson in traditional techniques. No boxed pasta can top the simple yet delicious homemade pasta you'll craft in this informative cooking class. With assistance from your top-tier local instructor, you'll work wholesome ingredients into pasta dough that becomes ravioli and...
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Handmade pasta stuffed with savory blends is the order of the day. Add delicious dimensions to your pasta dinner with this cooking class that fills the plate with fantastic flavor. Your session includes mezzelune pasta filled with artichokes and topped with lemon butter, raviolo stuffed with lush pumpkin in an al...
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Set off for an evening of romantic culinary discovery with your favorite kitchen companion. A kitchen-based adventure in Italian cuisine awaits you and your sweet somebody in this hands-on cooking class. Work with an esteemed chef instructor as you prepare the distinctive dishes from this beloved region as you craft...
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Create a culinary escape with your favorite kitchen partner at your side. Put Paris on your dining map with a cooking class for couples that brings the bounty of the bistro world to your doorstep. Work with a gifted local chef instructor who'll show you how to create coq au vin, assemble a green salad and bake a dark...
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Zest up your baking life with these luscious bakes. The ordinarily reserved flavors of authentic macarons get a jazzy upgrade in this fun cooking class. Work with a first-class local baker as you craft macarons filled with chocolate and orange flavors, then master the Key Lime Pie macaron with a coconut buttercream...
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Bake a collection of hearty loaves made by hand. With their sturdy crusts cradling tender, fresh-baked centers, the rustic breads in this cooking class are a study of earthy goodness. Your host instructor has a knack for helping aspiring bakers discover the wonders of homemade bread, through creations like roasted...
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The whole family is invited for a special session in Valentine's Day treats. Bring your bakers to the kitchen for an exciting Valentine's Day hands-on cooking class, where sweetness rules and indulgence is part of the recipe! You'll have top-tier instruction as you prepare a selection of delicious treats to share and...
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Warm up your evening meal with a dinner custom-crafted for comfort. The bistro scene hits your city in a delicious way thanks to this cooking class devoted to the midwinter specialties of modern Parisian cuisine. With recipes like roasted chicken in cream sauce infused with tarragon, tender roasted root vegetables and...
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Prepare a selection of essential Italian recipes filled with authentic flavor. Continental dining is the theme of this Italian cooking class, a session where tempting trattoria flavor is well within your reach. With step-by-step instruction from a five-star local chef, you'll discover a path to Italian culinary...
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Get a taste of the sun-soaked flavors favored in vineyard terrain. With rich ingredients from farms and fields on the shopping list, this cooking class makes the most of wine country's nourishing landscape. Explore a world of gourmet techniques with the help of a first-rate chef from around town who'll show you how to...
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These charming treats are the perfect gift for your sweetheart. With this cooking class showcasing authentic techniques for creating French macarons, bakers of all abilities can get in on the magic. Your skilled local instructor knows all the tricks of the trade for creating crispy heart-shaped shells flavored with...
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Get your hands on the secrets to fine pastry creation. Bakers of all abilities can dive into this cooking class for a taste of gourmet French artistry featuring the classic croissant. Transform butter and flour into luscious laminated dough destined to become a bacon and gruyere croissant and a dark chocolate almond...
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Gourmet creations featuring wine make this shared session a special occasion. Discovering the fun art and science of wine-based cuisine is as simple as grabbing a station in this enlightening cooking class. From seared steak with a gastrique sauce made using rose and cherries to radishes glazed with rose butter to a...
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Delicious dishes featuring homespun pasta and hearty fillings make this menu special. If stuffed pasta creations are your culinary love language, this cooking class centered around premium-filled pasta is calling your name! Work side-by-side with a top local chef while learning time-honored methods for preparing...
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Share the romance of a gourmet meal with your favorite kitchen partner. Warm up for the love-filled holiday with this hands-on date night cooking class for two! Your host instructor will lead you through a lesson in culinary magic as you craft your own indulgent, multi-course menu, perfect for sharing with your sweet...
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Favorites from France assemble in this savory bistro array. Add a touch of elegance to your familiar homemade fare with a cooking class that puts the magic of bistro dining in your hands. Thanks to the patient guidance of your exceptional instructor, you'll have a pressure-free environment for learning to prepare...
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Satisfy your curiosity about gourmet cuisine with this exciting session. Your chance to learn the fine art of French cuisine awaits in this cooking class that makes high-end dining an easy task. With incredible dishes like steak au poivre, truffled potatoes, green salad with homemade dressing and dark chocolate...
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Take a tour of the Spanish dining scene with these exciting dishes. Leave your passport at home and head for the kitchen to enjoy a cooking class that feels more like an excursion through sunny Spain. You'll practice expert techniques under the guidance of an esteemed local instructor while preparing top-notch...
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Head for bayou flavor with a course in authentic Louisiana cuisine. The tastes and textures of New Orleans come to life in a cooking class exploring comfort-style creations of the region. Create sure-fire people pleasers like popcorn shrimp in bloody Mary aioli sauce, gumbo studded with chicken and sausage and saucy...
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This phenomenal spread is ideal for a shared course in masterful cuisine. Spring for a new way to enjoy sushi by crafting it yourself in this thrilling cooking class for two. You and your culinary companion gear up for a premium session, with lessons in preparing classic shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and veggie hand...
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Give your whole crew a course in making their own Chinese classics. Share kitchen work with your home team in a cooking class that introduces families to the joy of Chinese cuisine. You'll have a blast learning to make your own vegetable lo mein, dumplings filled with chicken and chives and a refreshing orange sorbet,...
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Give island flavor a go with a menu inspired by the tropics. Add this cooking class in gourmet global dining to your agenda for a tasty Caribbean adventure you can create at home. Learn authentic techniques for making crispy tostones, spicy jerk chicken topped with mango salsa, coconut rice and pineapple sundaes...
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Kassandra
07/16/24
Although very friendly and had good conversation, the chef did not have the knowledge or experience in the cuisine. There was a lot of reading off the instructions and had a comment of “we’re learning together” which isn’t the best feeling when paying for a cooking class. Unable to answer a lot of questions we had as there was no experience in the dish.
07/16/24
Judy
06/03/24
Rachel was great & did her best with the alotted time. The organizers should allow for more time withthis class, especiallyif it is supposedto be . We started about 5 minutes late (our fault), but that didn't
06/03/24
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05/28/24
Enjoyed very much
05/28/24
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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