Class Descriptions
Fun, fun, fun! We have classes scheduled several times a week that are enteraining, educational and delicious too! Click on the class title for more information and to register for the class.
"The two best meals I've had in Santa Fe were here at the cooking school."
—NANCY McKINNEY
"Whenever I'm in Santa Fe — I love this cooking school — great chefs with interesting stories!"
—KEITH BROOKS
"Outstanding in every respect. A must for every visitor in Santa Fe. See you next time!"
—JACQUES SAPIER
"This class was fabulous! The instructor was entertaining and engaging. He gave us a lot of cooking tips in addition to the recipe details. I have looked forward to this class for a year and loved it! I will definetly return!"
—JULIA ERHHARDT
New and Featured Classes
Around the World in 80 Dinners: The Ultimate Culinary Adventure - $45.00 per person.Ever dream of taking off to eat your way around the world? Four-time James Beard award-winning authors and Santa Fe residents Cheryl and Bill Jamison did just that, and on frequent-flyer miles, no less. Their newest book detailing this extraordinary gastronomic tour came out in March, and has been described as "...combining the intelligence and humor of Anthony Bourdain with the charm and insight of Frances Mayes."
We welcome back this always-engaging couple to demonstrate and offer tastes of three of their favorite discoveries from the 800 dishes they sampled on this global pig-out. Cheryl and Bill will share some great slides and regale you with their exploits in Asia, the South Pacific, Australia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Pick up valuable travel tips and get inspiration on planning your own culinary adventure. For travelers, armchair travelers, and anyone who loves food.
Cuisines of Mexico V - $70.00 per person.
pumpkin bisque, fish tacos with a salsa bar; pico de gallo, tropical fruit and avocado cucumber salsa, paella style rice and peas and coconut empanadas. DEMONSTRATION
Culinary History of the Rio Grande Valley 5000 BC to Present - $70.00 per person.
To help celebrate the upcoming 400th anniversary of the city of Santa Fe we developed this class. Learn about the regional ingredients and cooking methods and how they have evolved from prehistoric roots to Santa Fe's world class cuisine of today. The interactive lecture offers tastings and printed recipes from three distinct eras. Tastings include; Posole Nixtamal, Anasazi Beans, Calabacitas, Pan de Horno, Chorizo, Stone Fruit Jam, Duck Tamales and Green Chile-Apple Crisp. Demonstration & Lecture.
Mole - $40.00 per person.
Discover the complexities of mole, the interesting and misunderstood dish from Mexico. Fernando Olea, the chef/owner of Bert's La Taqueria is a native of Mexico and is famous for his fun style. Fernando will help prepare three different moles; Mole Verde de Oaxaca, Mole Asadero de Chihuahua and Pipian Rojo de Puebla. Mole involves many senses in a complex and thrilling way.
Come see for yourself! This is a demonstration style that lasts about 1 1/2 hours and includes tastings. DEMONSTATION
Native Seeds/SEARCH Benefit Dinner-Thurs, August 28-6:00 PM - $100.00 per person.
Come join The Santa Fe School of Cooking for a special evening to benefit Native Seeds/SEARCH (Southwestern Endangered Aridlands Resources Clearing House). James Beard award winning cookbook author and chef, Lois Ellen Frank, will demonstrate the preparation of a sumptuous meal. The wonderful meal will be featuring many unique ingredients grown from Native Seeds/SEARCH's regional heirloom seed collection. For 25 years, Native Seeds/SEARCH has conserved, distributed and documented the diverse varieties of agricultural seeds, their wild relatives and the role these seeds play in cultures of the American Southwest. It's sure to be a fun and informative evening accompanied by a memorable meal! All proceeds benefit Native Seeds/SEARCH. Seating limited, so reserve your spot today!
Southwest Brunch - $68.00 per person.
Chipotle spinach and goats cheese quiche, blue corn pecan pancakes, fresh berry compote, huevos rancheros for a crowd and chorizo cottage fried potatoes. DEMONSTRATION
Sundowner Hikes & Outdoor Cooking Class - $150.00 per person.
Please allow about 4 1/2 hours.
SFSC has teamed up with Santa Fe Mountain Adventures for some outdoor fun! Meet at the school where you will be picked up and whisked away to the Santa Fe National Forest. You will participate on an energetic, guided hike to explore the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, an easy drive from Santa Fe. The hike will include stops to learn about flora and geology--plus views from high above the city.
Afterwards, your efforts will be rewarded by one of our chefs who will prepare a gourmet, Southwestern meal. Ask questions, learn cooking techniques or just relax and enjoy the sights and smells of northern New Mexico. Meal to include: salsa fresca and guacamole, Southwest paella, flour tortillas, vegetable skewers and peach cobbler.
The Insiders' Culinary Adventure! - Fine Dining Santa Fe Style... - $115.00 per person.
Only in Santa Fe for a few days and can't decide which of the world famous restaurants to choose for dining? Let us help you try as many restaurants as possible while you are here! Lace up your most comfortable walking shoes and arrive hungry for the only tour of its kind in New Mexico. We'll start at the internationally recognized Santa Fe School of Cooking for a meet and greet with our chef/guide and fellow adventurers complete with a delicious sampling from our repertoire, then its out for a guided tour to four of Santa Fe's most prestigious dining destinations that include...
- Amavi, recently voted `most romantic restaurant in Santa Fe' in the May 2008 issue of the Santa Fean, where you will meet David Sellers at his intimate restaurant where he highlights regional specialties from the cuisines of Italy, Spain and France.
- Tom Kerpon, Executive chef of Rio Chama, will share some of his secrets about his award winning regional cuisine that has made him one of Santa Fe's favorite chefs!
- La Casa Sena, situated in the beautiful Sena Plaza, dazzles their customers with sumptuous food and an amazing wine list. Chef Patrick Gharrity will welcome us into their luxurious wine bar and let us sample one of the house specialties.
- Santacafe, situated in the spectacular Padre Gallegos House, is a Santa Fe institution that has consistently received the highest praises from visitors and locals alike. We will finish off our tour of some fine dining establishments at the restaurant Travel & Leisure once described as "elegant yet informal, with successfully inventive dishes, it is widely considered to be the cities finest restaurant"
Each stop will include a private tasting and audiences with the chefs, owners and other key players that make this city one of America's Top Culinary Capitals!
The Insiders' Culinary Adventure! The Culture Tour - $115.00 per person.
Join us at The Santa Fe School of Cooking for a walking tour of selected downtown restaurants. Let The Santa Fe School of Cooking, act as your host and help you better understand the eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and contemporary influences in the food. The tour will begin at the School where you will be introduced to the traditional NM influence and taste it for yourself. Then you are off to the following venues to learn (and taste!) more...
- Los Mayas Mexican restaurant to meet the charming owner Fernando Trillo and experience the differences between New Mexican and Mexican cuisine
- The Institute of American Indian Arts where Lois Ellen Frank, a James Beard award winning author will provide a sampling Native American food (a pass to IAIA is included!)
- James Campbell Caruso's La Boca, the Mediterranean/Spanish tapas restaurant that has been #1 ranked restaurant in Santa Fe on trip advisor.com for weeks!
- Coyote Café, where the new chef/owner Eric DiStefano, formerly of Geronimo, will prepare a dish and share some of the rich history of the world famous Coyote Café
We look forward to introducing you to some of Santa Fe's top chefs and bringing you into our diverse culinary scene!
Wines of New Mexico - $40.00 per person.
Spend an afternoon with us for an in-depth exploration of New Mexican viticulture (grape growing) through tastings from the oldest grape growing region in the US! Taste the wines that will be paired with delicious treats. A la Salute!
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Cuis of Mex V 10:00 am |
7
Simply SW 10:00 am |
8
Outdoor 4:00 pm |
9
SW Party 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
10
Trad II 10:00 am |
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12
Culture 2:00 pm |
13
SW Brunch 9:00 am |
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Trad I 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
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Trad III 10:00 am |
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CSW IV 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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18
Mex Light 10:00 am |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
20
SW Break 9:00 am |
21
FF and L 10:00 am SW Tapas 2:00 pm |
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Mayan 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm Outdoor 4:00 pm |
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SW BBQ 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
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25
Trad II 11:00 am |
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27
SW Party 10:00 am Mole 2:00 am |
28
Native American 10:00 am Culture 2:00 pm |
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30
Cul Hist 10:00 am |
31
CSW I 10:00 am |
See June
thru August 2008
Calendar of Events
Around the World in 80 Dinners: The Ultimate Culinary Adventure - $45.00 per person.
We welcome back this always-engaging couple to demonstrate and offer tastes of three of their favorite discoveries from the 800 dishes they sampled on this global pig-out. Cheryl and Bill will share some great slides and regale you with their exploits in Asia, the South Pacific, Australia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Pick up valuable travel tips and get inspiration on planning your own culinary adventure. For travelers, armchair travelers, and anyone who loves food.
Bonus Classes - $28.00 per person.
Chile Amor - $40.00 per person.
Limit of 16 people. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS
Contemporary Southwest I - $75.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest II - $70.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest III - $75.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest IV - $75.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest Light - $72.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest V - $72.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest VI - $75.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest VII - $72.00 per person.
Contemporary Southwest VIII - $78.00 per person.
Cuisines of Mexico I - $72.00 per person.
Cuisines of Mexico II - $70.00 per person.
Cuisines of Mexico III - $70.00 per person.
Cuisines of Mexico IV - $70.00 per person.
Cuisines of Mexico V - $70.00 per person.
Culinary History of the Rio Grande Valley 5000 BC to Present - $70.00 per person.
Fajitas - $72.00 per person.
Family - $40.00 per person.
Limit 16 people. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS.
Farm Fresh and Local - $95.00 per person.
Mayan Mexico - $70.00 per person.
Mexican Light - $70.00 per person.
Mole - $40.00 per person.
Come see for yourself! This is a demonstration style that lasts about 1 1/2 hours and includes tastings. DEMONSTATION
Native American - $78.00 per person.
Native Seeds/SEARCH Benefit Dinner-Thurs, August 28-6:00 PM - $100.00 per person.
New World Tapas - $70.00 per person.
Salsas! - $40.00 per person.
Simply Southwest - $70.00 per person.
Sizzlin' Southwestern Steak and Potatoes - $75.00 per person.
Southwest Barbecue - $70.00 per person.
Southwest Breakfast - $62.00 per person.
Southwest Brunch - $68.00 per person.
Southwest Party Fare - $72.00 per person.
Southwest Tapas - $70.00 per person.
Southwest Vegetarian - $62.00 per person.
Sundowner Hikes & Outdoor Cooking Class - $150.00 per person.
SFSC has teamed up with Santa Fe Mountain Adventures for some outdoor fun! Meet at the school where you will be picked up and whisked away to the Santa Fe National Forest. You will participate on an energetic, guided hike to explore the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, an easy drive from Santa Fe. The hike will include stops to learn about flora and geology--plus views from high above the city.
Afterwards, your efforts will be rewarded by one of our chefs who will prepare a gourmet, Southwestern meal. Ask questions, learn cooking techniques or just relax and enjoy the sights and smells of northern New Mexico. Meal to include: salsa fresca and guacamole, Southwest paella, flour tortillas, vegetable skewers and peach cobbler.
Tamales! - $95.00 per person.
The Insiders' Culinary Adventure! - Fine Dining Santa Fe Style... - $115.00 per person.
- Amavi, recently voted `most romantic restaurant in Santa Fe' in the May 2008 issue of the Santa Fean, where you will meet David Sellers at his intimate restaurant where he highlights regional specialties from the cuisines of Italy, Spain and France.
- Tom Kerpon, Executive chef of Rio Chama, will share some of his secrets about his award winning regional cuisine that has made him one of Santa Fe's favorite chefs!
- La Casa Sena, situated in the beautiful Sena Plaza, dazzles their customers with sumptuous food and an amazing wine list. Chef Patrick Gharrity will welcome us into their luxurious wine bar and let us sample one of the house specialties.
- Santacafe, situated in the spectacular Padre Gallegos House, is a Santa Fe institution that has consistently received the highest praises from visitors and locals alike. We will finish off our tour of some fine dining establishments at the restaurant Travel & Leisure once described as "elegant yet informal, with successfully inventive dishes, it is widely considered to be the cities finest restaurant"
Each stop will include a private tasting and audiences with the chefs, owners and other key players that make this city one of America's Top Culinary Capitals!
The Insiders' Culinary Adventure! The Culture Tour - $115.00 per person.
- Los Mayas Mexican restaurant to meet the charming owner Fernando Trillo and experience the differences between New Mexican and Mexican cuisine
- The Institute of American Indian Arts where Lois Ellen Frank, a James Beard award winning author will provide a sampling Native American food (a pass to IAIA is included!)
- James Campbell Caruso's La Boca, the Mediterranean/Spanish tapas restaurant that has been #1 ranked restaurant in Santa Fe on trip advisor.com for weeks!
- Coyote Café, where the new chef/owner Eric DiStefano, formerly of Geronimo, will prepare a dish and share some of the rich history of the world famous Coyote Café
We look forward to introducing you to some of Santa Fe's top chefs and bringing you into our diverse culinary scene!
Traditional New Mexican I - $62.00 per person.
Traditional New Mexican II - $68.00 per person.
Traditional New Mexican III - $58.00 per person.
Wines of New Mexico - $40.00 per person.
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
3
CSW V 10:00 am Mole 2:00 pm |
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FF and L 10:00 am |
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Outdoor 4:30 pm |
6
CSW Light 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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SW Steak 10:00 am |
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9
Tamales 10:00 am Culture 2:00 pm |
10
Trad II 10:00 am |
11
Cuis of Mex V 10:00 am |
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Cul Hist 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
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CSW VI 10:00 am |
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SW Party 12:00 pm |
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Trad I 10:00 am |
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19
Native American 10:00 am Mole 2:00 pm |
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SW Tapas 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm Outdoor 4:30 pm |
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CSW VIII 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
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Trad III 11:00 am |
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Culture 2:00 pm |
24
SW Brunch 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
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FF and L 10:00 am |
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Cuis of Mex III 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
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Trad II 10:00 am |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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Trad I 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
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Native American 10:00 am Culture 2:00 pm |
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SW Party 10:00 am Outdoor 4:30 pm |
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SW Brunch 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
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FF and L 10:00 am |
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Trad III 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
11
Cul Hist 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
12
CSW I 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm |
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14
Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
15
Trad II 10:00 am Mole 2:00 pm Outdoor 4:30 pm |
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Tamales 10:00 am |
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Fajitas 10:00 am |
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CSW V 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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SW Tapas 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
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Tamales 10:00 am Culture 2:00 pm |
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Cuis of Mex I 10:00 am |
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Trad III 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
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CSW II 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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CSW VI 10:00 am |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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Simply SW 10:00 am Mole 2:00 pm |
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FF and L 10:00 am Outdoor 4:30 pm |
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Cul Hist 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
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Trad I 10:00 am |
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Culture 2:00 pm |
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Trad II 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm |
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FF and L 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
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Cuis of Mex V 10:00 am |
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SW Party 11:00 am |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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CSW IV 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm Outdoor 4:00 pm |
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Trad III 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
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15
Simply SW 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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CSW VIII 10:00 am |
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Culture 2:00 pm |
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CSW VII 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
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Mole 2:00 pm |
21
Tamales 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
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Native American 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
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Trad III 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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Cuis of Mex V 10:00 am |
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Family 2:00 pm |
28
Cul Hist 10:00 am SEARCH 6:00 pm |
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CSW I 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
30
Trad II 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm |
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