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Master the flavors of the real Southwest with a cooking class reflecting the unique cultural mix of Santa Fe. Classes are offered several times a week and include menus of traditional New Mexican, Native American, Mexican, Spanish, vegetarian and contemporary Southwestern cuisine.
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Our classes, taught by some of the best chefs in Santa Fe, are not only entertaining and educational, but delicious, too. View the Cooking Class Descriptions for a complete listing of classes or call us direct at 505-983-4511.

Click on any class title on the Class Calendar for details and to Register for the class.



May 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
   1  2
Trad I
10:00 am

More Salsas
2:30 pm
3
Walk II
2:00 pm
4
CSW II
10:00 am
5  6
Tacos
10:00 am

Tacos
2:00 pm
7
CSW Light
10:00 am

Hot Sauces
2:30 pm
8
Red Chile Workshop
3:00 pm
9
Walk I
2:00 pm
10
Rellenos
9:30 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
11
SW Brunch
10:00 am
12 13 14  15
OKeeffe
10:00 am
16
Tamales I
9:30 am

Red Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
17
Salsa I
9:30 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
18
CSW Light
10:00 am

Jamison
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
19
Trad I
11:00 am
20
Boot Camp
8:30 am - 9 pm
21
Boot Camp
8:30 am - 9 pm

OKeeffe
6:00 pm
22
Boot Camp
8:30 am - 9 pm
23
CSW I
10:00 am

Walk I
2:00 pm
24
Cuis of Mex I
10:00 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
25
CSW V
10:00 am

Green Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
26
Native American I
11:00 am
27  28
SW Party
10:00 am

Hot Sauces
2:30 pm
29
Rellenos
10:00 am
30  31
SW Brunch
9:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm

See June thru December 2013
Calendar of Events


Hands On Classes


Rellenos

Rellenos - $98.00+tax per person.

The word relleno means 'stuffed'. That being said there are so many varieties of chiles to stuff with many different fillings and batters. There are traditional rellenos and rellenos associated with traditional celebrations. Come join us in making four different types of chiles rellenos; New Mexican tempura rellenos, ancho chile rellenos, cream cheese stuffed jalapenos en escabeche and chiles en nogada.

Reserve your space early; this is a 3 hour class is limited to 16 people.

Tacos

Tacos - $98.00+tax per person.

When you make a taco, you are building your own meal by personalizing your filling, your salsa and your garnish. Come have fun with tacos in this hands-on class. Tacos will be prepared fiilled with potato, poblano chile and spinach, hot & smoky shrimp, chicken guacamole and tacos al Pastor, made with blue corn tortillas, flour tortillas and salsa fresca.

Reserve your space early; this 3-hour class is limited to 16 people

Hot Sauces - $75.00+tax per person.

Any dinner can be fantastic if you keep the right sauces stocked in your kitchen. In this workshop you will prepare the only three hot sauces you will ever need: smokey adobo tomato, green chile poblano, and herb and mustard mango habanero. Take your tasty products home to enjoy with your favorite meal!

Reserve your space early; this 2-hour class is limited to 16 people.

The Chile Workshops!



Red Chile Workshop - $75.00+tax per person.

Do you love chile? Are you curious but unfamiliar? Our Chile Workshops will delight those already familiar with New Mexico's official state vegetable and light the fires of passion for those yet uninitiated. Here in the Land of Enchantment, chile is more than an ingredient; it is the embodiment of a diverse and rich cultural heritage and a distinct Southwestern lifestyle. Participants will explore chile's unique culinary history and discover how to handle them safely and efficiently in the kitchen. This workshop will include a lively discussion of the various dried red chiles and you will prepare: corn tortillas, red chile sauce made from New Mexican powder, roasted tomato & chipotle sauce, and red chile sauce made from New Mexican pods
Choose between our Red Chile or Green Chile workshop...or you can do them both!

Reserve your space early; this 2-hour class is limited to 16 people.

Green Chile Workshop - $75.00+tax per person.

Do you love chile? Are you curious but unfamiliar? Our Chile Workshops will delight those already familiar with New Mexico's official state vegetable and light the fires of passion for those yet uninitiated. Here in the Land of Enchantment, chile is more than an ingredient; it is the embodiment of a diverse and rich cultural heritage and a distinct Southwestern lifestyle. Participants will explore chile's unique culinary history and discover how to handle them safely and efficiently in the kitchen. This workshop will include an in depth discussion of the various fresh green chile and you will prepare: flour tortillas, green chile sauce, roasted tomatillo & cilantro sauce and green chile, mint & tamarind sauce
Choose between our Red Chile or Green Chile workshop, or you can do them both!

Reserve your space early; this 2-hour class is limited to 16 people.

The Salsa Series!



Salsa l

Salsa l - $75.00+tax per person.

This hands-on class will give you the opportunity to prepare four different salsas that spice up even the simplest of dishes. You will spend a few minutes learning about the history of salsa, then begin chopping and dicing! You will learn to make and taste; pico de gallo, chayote orange salsa, pineapple, red chile and ginger salsa, and apple, raisin and pine nut salsa. These are quick make-ahead salsas for appetizers, entrees and even dessert.

Reserve your space early; this 2-hour class is limited to 16 people.

More Salsas - $75.00+tax per person.

This hands-on class will give you another opportunity to prepare four salsas that will spice up your meals. After a brief introduction, you will begin to chop and dice the ingredients to make and taste; white gazpacho salsa, mango jalapeno salsa, tomato, raisin and red chile salsa, bing cherry-pistachio salsa. These are salsas that can be made ahead make-ahead for appetizers, entrees and even dessert.

Reserve your space early; this 2-hour class is limited to 16 people.

The Tamale Classes!



Tamales l - $98.00+tax per person.

Come spend 3-hours to learn the intricacies of making traditional tamales. To highlight different tamale-making techniques we have chosen to make three different types, red chile and pork, Southern Mexican chicken in banana leaf and blue corn calabacita, all accompanied by an authentic New Mexican red chile sauce. You will use these techniques to make your own tamales, share your experience with the chef while they cook and then enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor at the end of class.

Reserve your space early; this 3-hour class is limited to 16 people.

More Tamales - $98.00+tax per person.

You have learned the basics of tamale making in our Tamale I class, now it's time to get down and learn the tricks of the trade like the higher end restaurants; tamales with duck confit in cherry BBQ sauce, mushroom and herb filled tamales with parmesan and truffle oil served with chipotle butternut squash sauce, and pear, pinon and goat cheese filled tamales
with rosemary red chile caramel sauce. You will learn new techniques to make your own high-end tamales, share your experience with the chef while you cook, and then enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor at the end of class.

Reserve your space early; this 3-hour class is limited to 16 people.


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June 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
       1
Winemaker
10:00 am

Trad II
10:01 am

Salsa I
2:30 pm
2 3  4
SW Tapas
10:00 am
5
Tamales I
10:00 am
6
CSW II
10:00 am

Walk I
2:00 pm
7
More Salsas
10:30 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
8
Trad I
10:00 am
9  10
Tacos
10:00 am
11
Trad III
10:00 am
12  13
OKeeffe
10:00 am

Wine-101
5:30 pm
14
Native American II
10:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
15
SW Brunch
10:00 am

Red Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
16  17
More Tamales
10:00 am
18
Trad II
10:00 am

Salsa I
2:30 pm
19  20
Walk I
2:00 pm
21
Walk III
2:00 pm
22
NW Mole
10:00 am

Tasting NM
2:00 pm
23  24
Rellenos
10:00 am
25
Mex Light
10:00 am
26  27
Trad II
10:00 am

Wine-Tuscan
5:30 pm
28
Cuis of Mex III
10:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
29
Winemaker
10:00 am

CSW I
10:01 am
30 

July 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
  1
Tamales I
10:00 am
2
Trad I
10:00 am
3
CSW VII
10:00 am

Walk I
2:00 pm
4  5
Cuis of Mex V
10:00 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
6
Trad III
10:00 am

More Salsas
2:30 pm
7  8
Tacos
10:00 am
9
Green Chile Workshop
2:30 pm

Cuis of Mex I
10:00 am
10  11
CSW II
10:00 am

Wine-Burgundy
5:30 pm
12
Trad IV
9:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
13
Winemaker
10:00 am

Trad I
10:01 am

Salsa I
2:30 pm
14  15
CSW I
10:00 am
16
Hot Sauces
2:30 am

OKeeffe
10:00 am
17
Rellenos
10:00 am
18
Walk I
2:00 pm
19
Trad II
10:00 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
20
SW Brunch
10:00 am

Green Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
21  22
Fajitas
10:00 am
23
Trad I
10:00 am

More Salsas
2:30 pm
24
More Tamales
10:00 am
25
CSW VII
10:00 am

Wine-Bordeaux
5:30 pm
26
Tasting NM
10:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
27
Winemaker
10:00 am

Spanish Market Class
10:01 am

Green Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
28  29
Tamales I
10:00 am
30
CSW IV
10:00 am

Salsa I
2:30 pm
31
Native American I
10:00 am

August 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
     1
Walk I
2:00 pm
2
Walk III
2 pm

Red Chile Workshop
9:00 am
3
Winemaker
10:00 am

Trad IV
10:01 am

Green Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
4  5
Rellenos
10:00 am
6
Trad I
10:00 am

More Salsas
2:30 pm
7  8
SW Party
10:00 am

Wine-Pinot Noir
5:30 pm
9
Hot Sauces
9:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
10
CSW II
10:00 am

Red Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
11  12
Cuis of Mex III
10:00 am
13  14
Salsa I
2:30 pm
15
Tacos
10:00 am

Walk III
2:00 pm

Wine-California
5:30 pm
16
Tasting NM
10:00 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
17
Winemaker
10:00 am

Native American II
10:01 am

Red Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
18  19
Trad III
10:00 am
20
CSW Light
10:00 am

More Salsas
2:30 pm
21
Tamales I
10:00 am
22
OKeeffe
10:01 am
23
Trad II
10:00 am

Walk II
2:00 pm
24
CSW I
10:00 am

Green Chile Workshop
2:30 pm
25
Trad I
10:00 am
26
Boot Camp
8 am - 8 pm
27
Boot Camp
8 am - 8 pm
28
Boot Camp
8 am - 8 pm
29
SW Brunch
10:00 am

Walk I
2:00 pm
30
CSW VII
10:00 am

Walk III
2:00 pm
31
Trad II
10:00 am

Salsa I
2:30 pm

September 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
8 9 10 11 12 13  14
Winemaker
10:00 am
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 
29 30 

November 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
     1 2 
3  4
Boot Camp
8 am - 8:00 pm
5
Boot Camp
8 am - 8 pm
6
Boot Camp
8 am - 8 pm
7 8 9 
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

December 2013
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 
22 23 24 25  26

10:00 am
27 28 
29 30 31