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Cooking Class - Sumptuous Sonoran Dining
Cooking Class - Sumptuous Sonoran Dining
79 reviews
79 reviews 
$ 99 Per person
all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 4-course meal.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
The hearty flavors of the Southwest come to life in this exciting session.
Chef Linda shares the delicious culinary traditions of the Sonoran desert in this informative, hands-on cooking class. Discover the depths of taste and texture cultivated by a blend of regional cultures.
Begin your session by crafting a creamy queso fundido with tortilla chips and vegetable spears for dipping. Then, prepare a Southwestern take on lasagna featuring poblano chiles and cheese and make a Mexican green salad seasoned with cumin-lime dressing. For dessert, bake up Mexican hot chocolate-inspired cookies.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Queso Fundido
With cheese, onions, spices, chiles, tortilla chips and vegetable spears
Corn and Poblano Lasagna
With chiles, zucchini, cheese and pasta
Mexican Mix Salad
With greens, veggies and cumin-lime dressing
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
With flour, almond meal, cinnamon, sugar and butter
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 6
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Beginner, Christmas, Fun, Fusion, Mexican
Meet your chef
Chef Linda brings a long and varied list of experiences to the table, from teaching to penning a book on food history. She has extensive experience in cooking instruction with adults and children, and enjoys showing others how to recreate traditional dishes for those with food allergies or special diets. Chef Linda brings great flavors, accessible techniques and interesting stories together for delightful culinary experiences.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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What You’ll Do
The hearty flavors of the Southwest come to life in this exciting session.
Chef Linda shares the delicious culinary traditions of the Sonoran desert in this informative, hands-on cooking class. Discover the depths of taste and texture cultivated by a blend of regional cultures.
Begin your session by crafting a creamy queso fundido with tortilla chips and vegetable spears for dipping. Then, prepare a Southwestern take on lasagna featuring poblano chiles and cheese and make a Mexican green salad seasoned with cumin-lime dressing. For dessert, bake up Mexican hot chocolate-inspired cookies.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Queso Fundido
With cheese, onions, spices, chiles, tortilla chips and vegetable spears
Corn and Poblano Lasagna
With chiles, zucchini, cheese and pasta
Mexican Mix Salad
With greens, veggies and cumin-lime dressing
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
With flour, almond meal, cinnamon, sugar and butter
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 6
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Beginner, Christmas, Fun, Fusion, Mexican
Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Deborah
05 Oct 2025
I thought I knew a lot about cooking, but I just figured out how much I don't know. Chef Linda is all about the details. Great date night!
Dawn VandenHeuvel
03 Oct 2025
Chef Linda was very interesting. I learned the history of where the cuisine originated and many cooking tips. The meal was delicious and were her own recipes. Thank you for a fun night.
Kathy Hanze
25 Jul 2025
Absolutely delightful evening! We learned so much and had so much fun, and the food was delicious, of course. Chef Linda is a treasure and taught us so many lessons. Wish we could do this every week!
Carlos
20 Jul 2025
Thank you Chef Linda for sharing your knowledge and wonderful recipes. The food was terrific and my family and I had a lovely time.
Michelle
07 Jan 2025
What a fun and delicious evening! Chef Linda shared her impressive culinary background as my husband and I learned some new kitchen skills, cooked a wonderful meal and enjoyed a delightful evening. Looking forward to future classes!
Carol
24 Dec 2024
I appreciated the food history lesson related to our meal as well as the cooking instruction. I learned a lot, met some new people, and enjoyed a delicious meal. It was a great experience.
Neil Mittal
23 Dec 2024
Chef Linda offered an evening that was educational with regards to the background of our food, techniques for its preparation, and a collaborative process for all participants. I highly recommend it.
Deb
10 Dec 2024
An evening with Chef Linda was the perfect birthday dinner experience! She's a true artisan that blends her culinary knowledge and teaching experiences into an incredible evening. She's a positive force who keeps the abilities of a home cook in mind as she teaches how to translate complex flavors into the real world so that anyone can replicate the evening's recipes. We highly recommend!!
Ann
29 Oct 2024
Cooking with Chef Linda was fantastic. We are all relatively experienced home cooks but learned so much about ingredients and cooking techniques. We all left with pages of notes and ideas. She is a wonderful teacher and so knowledgeable. The food was so delicious! The experience far exceeded our expectations.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Linda
Douglas
07 Oct 2025
Chef Linda was very kind and patient as she explained the nuances of
French cuisine.
Christi Valley
10 Aug 2025
Lindas recipes were yummy. Fun being at her home - more casual environment.
Kim
21 Jul 2025
Wonderful experience. Phenomenal food.
Bethany
16 Jul 2025
Wonderful cooking class! Chef Linda was very knowledgeable, patient, and a great cook. We learned a ton!
Kateryna
06 Jul 2025
We enjoyed our class and learned so much! Many tips and tricks can be applied to everyday cooking. We look forward to making these recipes at home
Mary Ann
23 Jun 2025
My husband and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Linda. She was pleasant, let us do all the prep work (with some demonstrations), mixing and cooking. Love that she was patient and offered helpful tips "tricks of the trade" so to speak, and provided all the recipes to follow. We really enjoyed the spring rolls with peanut sauce and feel much more confident remaking some of the dishes at home. The Vietnamese meatballs were absolutely delicious!!! Chef Linda accommodated my request to eliminate cilantro from my servings but allow my husband to have as much cilantro as he'd like. We never felt rushed and enjoyed her sharing her knowledge of cuisines and where dishes, ingredients came from. She also did all the clean-up which was such a nice treat! We are looking forward to having another cooking class with her in the near future. Wish we had taken some photos because the food turned out delicious and Chef Linda set up the dining room table so beautifully.
Matthew
27 Apr 2025
Had a wonderful time, the food was delicious, and learned a ton about the Spanish cuisine
Kerri
23 Mar 2025
We had so much fun and the food was delicious!
Julie
18 Feb 2025
Very informative about food. Excellent instructor. Taught us things we did not expect to learn.
RJ
02 Feb 2025
Very pleasant experience. Chef Linda offered a little history, guidance on proper technique, and perspective on the science of it all. Along with the fact she did not rush to get through when we were well beyond the agreed time. Would recommend.
Timothy
28 Jan 2025
What a delightful experience with Linda and my Chef mates! Linda’s experience shines as she gives us a food history and with her ability to relate to people with varied cooking experience. I left with great cooking tips, a full belly, and new friends.
Kevin
26 Jan 2025
This was one of our best experiences! Linda went above and beyond and her food trivia is awesome. I learned more in one night regarding ingredients, knives, how to hold knives , chopping, etc and am grateful for the new knowledge. I would sit in any of her classes again.
Barbara Penzner
05 Jan 2025
We had so much fun, learned a lot about prepping and cooking and about the origins of the food, and best of all, enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had (and certainly the best we've had a hand in preparing).
Best of all, a week later we tried to do it in our own, and using four of the recipes, made a delicious meal all by ourselves.
Brian
30 Dec 2024
Chef Linda, the experience, and the meal were all outstanding. Linda shared with us a wealth of experience with food and culture, adding shopping tips, lots of cooking technique instruction, chemistry, and how to make things taste good - really good. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed a truly delicious meal, that we helped create. 5 stars plus.
Dennis
19 Jun 2024
Wonderful anniversary dinner. Chef Linda was great .
Gabriel Anderson
16 Jun 2024
Thank you, Linda for a lovely afternoon packed with useful instruction. Thank you, for opening your home!
Barb
20 May 2024
Linda was very informative and let us really get in there and get our hands dirty in a fun way! Highly recommend!!!!
Peter
29 Feb 2024
The class went beyond our expectations. Linda is a wealth of knowledge when is come to food, cooking and "food archaeology". She was happy to share her love of food and cooking with us. I am looking forward to taking additional classes with Linda.
Anna
22 Feb 2024
We had a great time and learned a lot about southwestern food. Thanks again Linda!
Jason
19 Feb 2024
Good morning,
Our time with Chef Linda was amazing! From start to finish we learned so much we never knew. From the salting, to the type breads, type ingredients, and the taste. Oh goodness the taste! So yummy! She is an fantastic chef. I would recommend her to everyone. 5 star rating ? ? ? ? ?
Jason
Tyler
17 Feb 2024
Chef Linda is super knowledgeable and goes the extra mile with her teaching. We had a great experience overall, and we learned not just how to make pasta but how to be better at cooking in general. We'd recommend her highly and will probably return in the future!
Christine
14 Feb 2024
Chef Linda was terrific - a great teacher, knowledgeable about many aspects of food and cooking. We learned a ton and had a wonderful time. And the food was delicious!
Matthew
06 Jan 2024
We had an awesome time, the food was fantastic and Chef Linda showed us so many tips and tricks in the kitchen.
Will look up other classes she offers
Amanda
04 Jan 2024
We had a great time with Chef Linda. We learned so many new cooking tricks and techniques! The food was also amazing!
teresa
01 Jan 2024
Chef Linda is full of clever tips in the kitchen, patient, professional, friendly. The meal was absolutely delicious and we all came away with new skills as well! thank you Chef Linda! (we gave her cash tip at time of service)
Erik
28 Dec 2023
I bought this for my parents and they had an amazing experience! They will definitely be back for more classes.
Kelly
18 Nov 2023
This was a great class! The recipes were unique and delicious. Chef Linda is very knowledgeable and had several great tips and tricks. My only suggestion would be to start the class earlier- we didn’t finish almost 10pm. I would attend another class though- it was fun and engaging.
Sheri
18 Nov 2023
This menu was so delicious and Chef Linda has a great deal of information about the history of food related to what we cooked. We made our own pasta and I learned a lot of great cooking tips! Know I can do fresh garlic quickly and do a pomegranate in less time!!
illona
11 Nov 2023
Our second cooking and learning evening with Chef Linda. . .what a delight. It is clear how much she loves what she does. Each element of the meal is brought together with care and attention to the cooking method at hand and a desire that we be able to replicate what she is teaching. It's fun having a local chef of this quality with whom we can spend an enriching, interesting evening.
illona
14 Oct 2023
Informative, interesting and educational. . .we thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class experience with Chef Linda. She has a flare for understanding how to combine unusual flavors to create a masterpiece for the tastebuds.
Carlie
18 Sep 2023
We had a great time cooking with Chef Linda. She is very knowledgeable about different foods and their history, as well as proper techniques for safe cooking. The meal was delicious and we will be cooking with the recipes used in the future!
Kuei
03 Sep 2023
Our experience with Chef Linda was nothing short of magical. We both learned something new and have some wonderful new dishes to share with family and friends. Thank you for such a wonderful evening.
Sara
27 Aug 2023
She explained everything wonderfully, and we had a great time.
Liliana
01 Aug 2023
We loved learning how to make an entire French bistro meal with Chef Linda. We also loved her stories and appreciated her patience with our varied skill level. Highly recommend!
Watts
01 Jul 2023
Very knowledgeable friendly plenty of juicy extra tips!
jessica
30 Jun 2023
I recently had the pleasure of attending Chef Linda's Mexican food cooking class, and it was an absolute delight! Chef Linda's extensive knowledge and clever kitchen hacks truly impressed me. The Queso Fundido with Poblano Vinaigrette was a culinary masterpiece; the flavors were incredibly delicious and blended perfectly. Equally impressive was the Corn and Poblano Lasagna, which left me craving for more.
Apart from the scrumptious dishes, what made the experience even more enjoyable was the comfortable and welcoming setting of Chef Linda's home kitchen. The cozy ambiance made it feel like I was cooking among friends. And speaking of friends, I must mention the adorable feline companions who added an extra touch of warmth to the atmosphere. Meeting Chef Linda's cats was a delightful bonus to an already fantastic experience.
Overall, I can't praise Chef Linda enough for her culinary expertise, her creative kitchen hacks, and her ability to create a cozy and inviting cooking environment. Attending her Mexican food cooking class was a truly memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their culinary skills while savoring incredible flavors.
Abigail
31 May 2023
Chef Linda was amazing! She is very sweet and knowledgeable. Definitely learned from our class.
Zach
27 Apr 2023
Had a lot of fun and learned a lot.
Mary Ann
12 Apr 2023
Wonderful insights into Southwest cooking and flavors. Wow, everything we made was a flavor bomb. Chef Linda has very tasty recipes and great tips for preping ingredients. I learned a lot and the meal was absolutely delicious! She is a skill chef and food educator. Would love to do more classes with her.
Deb
12 Apr 2023
Fabulous meal and food factoids. A wealth of information and super tasty!
Pam
11 Apr 2023
We chose the New Orleans meal
and it did not disappoint our tastebuds. Chef Linda had a fabulous knowledge of the NOLA area including the history of the people and the food. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and we worked side by side in her kitchen (all ingredients,
Utensils and cookware provided) and learned new tips and techniques while making a wonderfully aromatic and delicious four course meal. We ate as we cooked and had enough for leftovers!! Linda was warm and friendly and funny. I'd highly recommend this experience. When I'm back in Tucson next year, I'll definitely book another cooking lesson!
Janet
05 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful evening with Chef Linda! We learned a lot, gained some very practical and useful skills and the food was outstanding! Five stars all around!
Barbara Rosa
05 Apr 2023
A fun experience learning about the food used in the class as well as cooking, knife and seasoning techniques. Highly recommend it.
Kathleen
28 Mar 2023
Hello
Chef Linda and our cooking and eating experience was amazing!!!!
Chef Linda, is so knowledgeable and provided wonderful information to help us understand the what and reason why cooking certain foods!!! Also great stories and humor throughout the evening!!! Our meal was beyond delicious!!! We will be back with Chef Linda and bringing friends to join in a fun evening experience!!!
Paul
27 Mar 2023
Ten stars! Not only was the food delicious, but Linda was a great host and very knowledgeable about food and regaled us with tons of information and was great company as we ate. We also had to make last minute changes to our schedule and she was super gracious and flexible to make it work out for us.
Bill
16 Mar 2023
This was more than just cooking food. Linda spent considerable time sharing her vast knowledge and use of the different ingredients that went into our meal. She also gave us tips and showed us ways that will make us better cooks no matter what we might be cooking. A superb evening! Thanks Linda.
Kathleen
13 Mar 2023
Linda is great! We had a lesson in chiles- fresh and dried- before we got cooking. She kept us engaged and on track. We learned about the effect of salt on flavors… and those flavors were delicious!!
Fern
20 Feb 2023
Chef Linda was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and communicative! She taught us so many aspects of food and cooking in this class.
Sally Plumb
23 Jan 2023
Chef Linda’s knowledge, experience, patience, and understanding were amazing and much appreciated—and the dinner we created was fantastic. I especially enjoyed learning about the “why” behind the “what,” which will provide context to future culinary creations and choices.
Craig
22 Jan 2023
Linda was exceptional. Not only was she a great chef, she was a wonderful storyteller and teacher. We’ll recommend her to anyone.
Allie
16 Jan 2023
We had a delicious meal and a wonderful time, and learned a lot about chiles!
Adam
31 Dec 2022
Excellent class, we learned so much. Thank you for hosting us!
Laura
30 Dec 2022
We learned so much! Linda was amazing. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Susan
28 Dec 2022
Beyond excellent! Linda was wonderful in her food knowledge of history, techniques, and flavoring. The experience was relaxed, engaging, and enjoyable. Even those in our group who had no interest in food and cooking willingly participated. Curiosities and questions were answered. Linda maintained composure as we really made a kitchen mess….but it was well worth it. Thank you Linda!
Peggy
27 Dec 2022
Linda was terrific. Learned a lot, had a great meal, enjoyed the evening!
Nicholas McCullough
06 Nov 2022
Linda was an amazing host, chef, and instructor! Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and the tips and tricks that she showed to us were all so impressive and the entire evening was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much!
Nancy
05 Sep 2022
Linda was amazing! She is very knowledgeable about the history of the foods we prepared. It was a hands-on class and I learned several very useful tips. And you certainly don't go away hungry! We attended the Southwest cooking class - the chili rellenos was delicious and we learned a new way to prepare it. The beans, salad, guacamole and elote were awesome. Can't recommend the class high enough. You won't be disappointed.
Kevin
26 Aug 2022
Thanks Chef Linda for a tremendous experience! We enjoyed the knowledge and skills your shared with us. The food was outstanding!
Don
23 Jul 2022
We had a great time with Chef Linda! She was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a great time.
Maureen
19 Jun 2022
We had a fabulous meal and a lot of fun learning and sharing the cooking experience. Chef Linda is very interesting and her ability to educate and demonstrate different techniques of preparation, along with giving us a history of the foods and spices is an added value. Delicious meal!
Mary
04 Apr 2022
Our experience with Chef Linda was outstanding! We learned some great techniques and the food was outstanding. We will not hesitate to sign up for another class with Chef Linda next time we are in Tucson!
Sharon
11 Mar 2022
Very knowledgeable -- went above and beyond in giving us pertinent information in working with the dishes -- and it was delicious.
Shelby
21 Feb 2022
Chef Linda was outstanding. It was my boyfriends birthday and she went above and beyond my expectations. She has extensive knowledge of the history of food, knife techniques and more! Her home is beautiful, clean, and her kitchen/utensils are top notch! Our family will be doing another class with her!
Mary Temple
07 Feb 2022
Knowledge of cooking was excellent. The food we made was very good. However, if you’re looking for a pleasant experience with uncluttered kitchen or dining table staged for a lovely dinner, this would not be a good choice.
Nathan
06 Feb 2022
Very enjoyable, it was good to learn in person. Excited to try the new recipes.
Brenden
29 Jan 2022
Chef Linda was very accommodating and has a lot of knowledge to share, Me and my partner had a great time learning how to make New Orleans cuisine with her.
Caitlin
10 Jan 2022
It was a beautiful evening. We learned so much while having such a wonderful time.
Thank you
Sharon
20 Dec 2021
This was a great way to share the evening with friends. Linda was great guiding us through each recipe.
Elizabeth
08 Nov 2021
Chef Linda was amazing. She made cooking a fantastic meal easy and understandable. The
meal itself was amazing and exited to have learned new techniques that I will use again in the future. We will definitely be booking another cooking class with Chef Linda soon. Highly recommend.
Reviews Chef Linda received outside of Cozymeal
Clara P
13 Nov 2023
We had such a wonderful cooking class with Chef Linda! She is super friendly and the class was really engaging!
