In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to create a delicious Mexican-inspired feast from scratch, exploring fresh ingredients, classic techniques and a few creative twists along the way. Whether you're here for the fiesta or the tacos (or both), you’ll leave with new skills and the confidence to bring bold Mexican flavors to your own kitchen.
Menu…
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to create a delicious Mexican-inspired feast from scratch, exploring fresh ingredients, classic techniques and a few creative twists along the way. Whether you're here for the fiesta or the tacos (or both), you’ll leave with new skills and the confidence to bring bold Mexican flavors to your own kitchen.
Menu you'll cook and enjoy:
- Coctel de Camarones (Spicy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with Avocados)
- Grilled Flank Steak Tacos with Corn-Jalapeño Relish and Tomatillo Salsa
- Mexican Rice and Beans with Sautéed Poblano Peppers
- Tres Leches Cake with Whipped Cream and Strawberries
Skills covered in class:
- Getting familiar with Mexican ingredients
- Selecting and poaching shrimp
- Selecting avocados
- Balancing flavors
- Working with fresh herbs and spices
- Selecting and grilling beef
- Determining beef doneness
- Grilling vegetables
- Working with tomatillos
- Steaming rice
- Whipping eggs and heavy cream
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.
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