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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This celebration of sweet eating breaks all the rules! If you've ever dreamed of having cake for breakfast, this enticing cooking class is your invitation to give it a try! Step-by-step instruction from a top local chef will lead you through lessons in a decadent cake formed from cinnamon rolls, with sweet brown sugar...
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Homemade pizzas that will bring your entire family together. Join in for a fun-filled cooking class designed to bring the whole family together! Dive into the world of homemade pizza as children and parents embark on a culinary journey to create delicious pizza pies from scratch. From crafting the perfect dough to...
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Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this traditional Thai cooking experience Ordering takeout will no longer be an option after you've experienced this Thai cooking class. Once you've mastered the art of cooking this delectable cuisine you'll be able to recreate the flavors of Thailand with ease. In this class, you...
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Prepare a sampler meal featuring some of Italy's most enduring traditional dishes. Take your Italian culinary technique further than ever with a cultural cooking class that captures the robust culinary spirit of authentic Tuscan dining. Your confident instructor guides you through lessons in braised Tuscan chicken,...
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Learn to cook authentic Spanish dishes step by step. This Spanish cooking class is your guide to making the perfect paella. Learn to create this iconic rice dish, complemented by Serrano ham-wrapped dates, and finish with a delectable olive oil-infused...
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Baking deliciously is a snap with this session on a classic creation. Learning to conjure puff pastry in this hands-on cooking class is sure to add French flare to your usual fare. Your gifted baking instructor guides you every step of the way as you prepare fresh puff pastry dough and transform it into cinnamon sugar...
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The heritage of supreme dining in France sets the table for this culinary exploration. Add the delicious heritage of Parisian dining to your list of kitchen qualifications with a hands-on cooking class featuring a five-star French meal. From a coq au vin blanc entrée surrounded by truffle-infused pommes purée to a...
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Big bayou flavor is on the menu with this sumptuous Southern feast. Tie on an apron and head to the kitchen for a spirited cooking class that reveals the culinary magic of Louisiana's deep history. Your five-star instructor offers a suite of dishes for you to prepare step-by-step, featuring classic gumbo, shrimp with...
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Hearty fare from the best of domestic dining fills the table. Comfort cuisine comes in the form of an array of domestic dishes in this interactive cooking class. With steady guidance from your talented instructor, you'll discover the cozy delights of making your own American spread with a menu featuring pulled pork...
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Spend the evening creating a five-star gourmet menu. This romantic cooking class is an opportunity for gourmet couples to create their own sensational steakhouse spread while working side-by-side. Spend memorable moments with a top-tier local chef who'll share techniques for creating sizzling cast-iron steak in...
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Add something spectacular to your baking world with this classic French creation. If your bakery-level creations could use a refresh, try a cooking class that demystifies the process of making authentic French brioche. Your knowledgeable instructor will show you how to create brioche dough that becomes chocolate...
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Experience the romantic magic of a date night in Paris during this French-themed cooking class. This romantic cooking class is the perfect alternative to going out for dinner! A gourmet chef instructor will help you create a wonderfully classic French menu while establishing an aura that will remind you of an idyllic...
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Learn to conjure fresh boulangerie creations of your very own. With the flaky, buttery croissants you create in this croissant–centered cooking class, you can conquer the treasured heart of the classic French pastry. Watch and learn from your talented instructor before making your own laminated dough, destined to...
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The charm and romance of neighborhood dining are key ingredients in this menu. The traditions of Little Italy bring fantastic flavor to your dining life thanks to a hands-on cooking class that celebrates heritage fare. With lessons in a spread that includes chicken parmesan topped with fresh tomato sauce, handcrafted...
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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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Celebrate a change of season with these sunshine-infused specialties. Putting together a sweet and savory spread that's perfect for springtime is an easy feat when you have this cooking class on your calendar. Your esteemed chef has a delicious session prepared, with guided lessons in roasted asparagus salad, French...
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There's no better way to enjoy pasta than by making it from scratch. Bring one of the true pleasures of the culinary world to your table with a cooking class featuring delicious handmade pasta pasta. You'll learn to prepare pasta dough from scratch before turning it into egg ravioli topped with sage-infused brown...
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Take on a new challenge in the kitchen with these premium bakes. All that's missing from this thrilling cooking class celebrating the best of British baking is the white tent! Follow along and learn the secrets as your exceptional instructor shows you how to make your own Victoria sponge, a sticky toffee pudding...
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Take a trip to the Mexican coast without leaving town. With this intimate date night cooking class worked into your plans, you and your favorite kitchen partner can explore the delicious creations of Mexico's beloved resort destination. Let your esteemed host lead you through lessons in tequila and lime shrimp, smoky...
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Create your own bakery-level macarons by hand. Treat yourself to a deluxe cooking class featuring the charming and trendy French macaron as the confection of the hour! You'll discover the magic of making meringues that are the perfect balance of crispy and chewy, one flavored with espresso and filled with mocha...
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Gain a new edge with a session focusing on your knifing technique. For chefs who could use a bit of practice getting the most out of their kitchen knives, this cooking class is a golden opportunity for some top-level guidance. Let your steady-handed instructor show you tips and tricks while you prepare cucumber salad,...
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Bakers young and not-so-young share the kitchen in this exciting workshop. From combining wholesome ingredients to make rich batters to crafting sweet frostings and decor, this family-oriented cooking class brings the cupcake party up close and personal. You and your crew will create chocolate cupcakes with peanut...
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Bring the romance of Italy into your home with this unique date night experience. Experience the romance of Tuscany in this unforgettable Italian cooking class. Delve into the true flavors of the region with this professionally led culinary experience where you will cook wholesome Italian meals with a Tuscan twist. In...
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Turn a simple Asian meal into a delicious dining spectacle. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to create your own restaurant-style hibachi meal at home, this cooking class has your name written all over it! Learn from an exceptional chef as you prepare authentic chicken teriyaki, fried rice peppered with...
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Learn how to master South American Flavors in this date night special. If you're looking for an unforgettable date night, be sure to book this Brazilian cooking class! Not only will you explore the tastes and flavors of Brazil, but you will also get to learn professional kitchen skills. This hands-on cooking class...
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Tastes and textures from an array of influences merge in this wholesome menu. Expand your definition of what Mediterranean dining can be with a cooking class that merges various traditions into a singular meal. Learn masterful techniques for creating sous-vide steak topped with roasted garlic butter, couscous adorned...
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The heat is on in this spice-infused menu of regional Chinese favorites The fun heat of fiery Chinese cuisine is on the menu of this insightful cooking class. Enjoy insightful guidance from your top-notch instructor while crafting fresh pork wontons in chili oil sauce, whipping up dan dan noodles, preparing wok-fried...
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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
PHYLLIS
05/28/24
Enjoyed very much
05/28/24
Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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