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 |
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Simply SW 10:00 am |
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Outdoor 4:00 pm |
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SW Party 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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Trad II 10:00 am |
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Culture 2:00 pm |
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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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Mex Light 10:00 am |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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SW Break 9:00 am |
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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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Trad II 11:00 am |
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SW Party 10:00 am Mole 2:00 am |
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Native American 10:00 am Culture 2:00 pm |
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Cul Hist 10:00 am |
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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.
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.
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.
Each January and February our chefs develop wonderful new recipes and menus for our repertoire, presenting them in special new Bonus Classes. This year we will be featuring a new Southwest Brunch class, a Mexican menu featuring fish tacos and a very special class exploring the culinary history of New Mexico. Please come join us and let us know what you think of our new ideas!
Chile Amor - $40.00 per person.
Do you love chile? Are you curious but unfamiliar? Our Chile Amor class 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 and medicinal qualities, learn to identify different varieties, and discover how to handle them safely and efficiently in the kitchen. After the introduction we'll don aprons and prepare red and green chiles sauces and homemade tortillas to taste!
Limit of 16 people. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS
Limit of 16 people. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS
Contemporary Southwest I - $75.00 per person.
Lime-Marinated Salmon Fillet, Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Green Chile Scalloped Potatoes, Southwest Stir-Fried Vegetables, Wild Green Salad with Orange-Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing and Vanilla Flan. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest II - $70.00 per person.
Harvest salad with pears, wild greens and walnuts, goat cheese chile stuffed chicken with pan applesauce, strawberry shortcake with orange biscuits. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest III - $75.00 per person.
Pecos Black and Red Pork Tenderloin, Poblano Madeira Chile Sauce, Parmesan-Cilantro Mashed Potatoes, Red Cabbage Apple Relish, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, and Pumpkin Cheesecake. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest IV - $75.00 per person.
Wild Greens and Apple Salad, Lamb Adovada with Chipotle Sauce, Caramelized Corn Garnish, Herb Roasted Vegetables, and Berry Pecan Tart. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest Light - $72.00 per person.
Hearty Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemon Southwest Rice, Fiery Turkey Fillets with Roasted Pineapple Salsa, and Mexican Chocolate Cake. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest V - $72.00 per person.
Corn Chowder with Green Chile Croutons, Pickled Ancho Chile Rellenos with a Chipotle-Tomato Sauce, Saffron Rice, Vegetable Salad with Sunflower Sprouts and Serrano Chiles, Apple Date Cakes with Cajeta Creme Anglaise. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest VI - $75.00 per person.
Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Red Chile Cider Glaze, Apple-Piñon Chutney, Tumbleweed of Sweet Potato, Braised Swiss Chard, Chipotle Corn Flan, and Mexican Chocolate Bistro Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream and Toasted Almonds. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest VII - $72.00 per person.
Tomato and Avocado Salad with Chile Vinaigrette, Spice Rubbed Duck Breast, Green Chile Spoon Bread, Sauteed Hearty Greens, and Chocolate Pecan Torte. DEMONSTRATION
Contemporary Southwest VIII - $78.00 per person.
Beef tenderloin with green chile, mushrooms and a port cascabel demi glace, sauteed vegetable Diablo, wild rice pilaf with dried cranberry and toasted pinon, apple pinon tart. DEMONSTRATION
Cuisines of Mexico I - $72.00 per person.
Corn Tortillas, Rich Black Bean Soup, Jicama, Watercress Salad with Jalapeño Peppers, Roast Pork Loin with Red Chile Mole, and Strawberry Tequila Mousse. DEMONSTRATION
Cuisines of Mexico II - $70.00 per person.
Medley of Mushroom and Fresh Herb Soup, Flautas a la Crema with Green Chile Tomatillo Sauce, Roasted Tomato Red Sauce and drizzled with Crème Fraiche and Queso Fresco, Jicama and Grapefruit Salad with Avocado, and Zesty Anise-Lemon Pound Cake. DEMONSTRATION
Cuisines of Mexico III - $70.00 per person.
Chorizo Enchiladas with Guajillo Sauce, Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce, Arroz Verde, Frijoles Borrachos and Key Lime Tart. DEMONSTRATION
Cuisines of Mexico IV - $70.00 per person.
Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado and Chipotle Chile, Vera Cruz Style Roasted Fish with Tomato-Olive salsa, Saffron Rice Tumbado, and Pineapple-Coconut Ricotta Pie. DEMONSTRATION
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.
Fajitas - $72.00 per person.
Shrimp Ceviche, Chipotle Marinated Steak Fajitas, Chunky Avocado Salsa, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Habanero Pickled Onions, Jicama and Orange Salad with Red Chile Vinaigrette Dressing and Coconut Pound Cake. DEMONSTRATION
Family - $40.00 per person.
The Family Class is an opportunity to spend some time in the kitchen with your kids and get a good taste of the local food. We will spend time discussing Santa Fe's cuisine, and then put on aprons and prepare all you need for some great quesadillas - including homemade flour tortillas and red chile sauce. Each person can choose the ingredients for a quesadilla to sample and share!
Limit 16 people. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS.
Limit 16 people. THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS.
Farm Fresh and Local - $95.00 per person.
Join The Santa Fe School of Cooking in our ongoing mission to support local farms. Roll up your sleeves and get cooking with a mystery box of fresh local produce featuring Los Poblanos Organics. Situated in beautiful Los Rancho de Albuquerque, LPO has been instrumental in preserving the traditions of New Mexico's rich agricultural history for generations. Guided by one of the chef instructors you will help create a delicious meal with whatever is fresh and fabulous that week. Get in touch with the foods of the season! HANDS-ON
Mayan Mexico - $70.00 per person.
Bean-filled masa fritters, avacado salsa, radish salad, fish baked in a pot, Chayote squash pudding, heavenly almond torte. DEMONSTRATION
Mexican Light - $70.00 per person.
Chicken Soup with Jalapeno Peppers and Avocados, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Orange-Marinated Chicken Fajitas, Pickled Red Onions, Fiesta Slaw, Mexican Rice and Fresh Fruit with Tequila Lime Syrup. DEMONSTRATION
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
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.
Blue Corn Gnocchi Arrowheads with Guajillo Chile Sauce, Seasonal Greens with Fiery Jalapeno Dressing, Lamb stuffed Rellenos with Tomato Sauce, Sweet Frybread with Seasonal Berries and Prickly Pear Syrup. DEMONSTRATION
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!
New World Tapas - $70.00 per person.
Shrimp Escabeche with Black Olives and Mint, Achiote Citrus Steamed Chicken in Banana Leaf, Picadillo Empanadas with Aji Amarillo Salsa, Marinated Purple Potatoes and Sweet Coconut Rice Pudding. DEMONSTRATION
Salsas! - $40.00 per person.
Join the fun of making salsa in our Spicy Salsa class. This hands-on class will give you the opportunity to prepare 4 different salsa 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! After the class completes the salsas, you will taste the different types and get some terrific suggestions of uses for each. Limit 16. HANDS-ON
Simply Southwest - $70.00 per person.
Jicama Fiesta Slaw, Roasted Squash Puree with Potato, Onion and Garlic, Raspberry-Chile Glazed Chicken Roulade with Roated Poblano Chile and Goat Cheese, Phyllo Cups with Pistachio and Passionfruit Curd. DEMONSTRATION CLASS
Sizzlin' Southwestern Steak and Potatoes - $75.00 per person.
Southwest Caesar Salad with Chile Croutons, Stuffed Steak on Red Chile Sauce, Spicy Roasted Onions, Chipotle Double Cooked Potatoes, Amaretto Chocolate Mousse. DEMONSTRATION
Southwest Barbecue - $70.00 per person.
Chile-Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs, Spicy Mexican Pinto Beans, Blue Cornbread, Orange Cilantro Salsa, Guacamole, Rum Raisin Pecan Cake. DEMONSTRATION
Southwest Breakfast - $62.00 per person.
Chilaquiles with Chicken and Green Chile Tomatillo Sauce, New Mexican Egg Frittata, Chile-Glazed Bacon, Piloncillo Baked Apples with Cajeta Sauce, and Mexican Hot Chocolate (if it's chilly out!) or a Fruit Liquado. DEMONSTRATION
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
Southwest Party Fare - $72.00 per person.
Gazpacho, Crab and Corn Fritters, Goat Cheese and Mushroom Relleno served on a Red Chile Sauce, Mini-shredded Pork Tacos, Corn Tortillas and Dixon Apple Pie Tamale. DEMONSTRATION CLASS
Southwest Tapas - $70.00 per person.
Spanish Tortilla, Roasted Pepper Quesadillas with Goat Cheese, Sauteed Shrimp with Orange-Chipotle Honey Mustard Sauce, Meatballs with Romesco Sauce, and Apricot Empanaditas. DEMONSTRATION
Southwest Vegetarian - $62.00 per person.
Fresh Goat Cheese and Tofu Stuffed Poblano with Red Chile Sauce, Sautéed Calabacitas (squash) and Chicos (roasted and dried corn), Spicy Carrot and Jicama Slaw, Chipotle Black Beans, and Bananas with Vanilla-Rum Sauce. 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.
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.
Come on this 3-hour excursion to really learn the intricacies of making tamales. We have chosen three different types of tamales to highlight three different techniques helpful in tamale making. Make your own tamales then get some in depth information from the chef while the tamales cook. Enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor at the end of class. You will master and enjoy Red Chile and Pork Tamales, Southern Mexican Chicken Tamales in Banana Leaf and Sweet Anise Seed Tamales. $95.00 per person plus tax - limit 16 THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS
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...
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!
- 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...
We look forward to introducing you to some of Santa Fe's top chefs and bringing you into our diverse culinary scene!
- 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.
Corn Tortillas, Cheese Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce, Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce, Pinto Beans, Posole, and Capirotada (Pecan Bread Pudding). DEMONSTRATION
Traditional New Mexican II - $68.00 per person.
Flour Tortillas, Carne Adovada (Red Chile Marinated Pork), Chiles Rellenos, Calabacitas (Green Chile, Squash, Corn), Refritos and Sopaipillas. DEMONSTRATION
Traditional New Mexican III - $58.00 per person.
Classic New Mexican Green Chile Stew, Blue Corn and Green Chile Muffins, Pińon Butter, Quesadillas, Salsa Fresca and Rich Natillas. DEMONSTRATION
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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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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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 |
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CSW Light 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
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SW Steak 10:00 am |
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Tamales 10:00 am Culture 2:00 pm |
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Trad II 10:00 am |
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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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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 |
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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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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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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 |
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Cul Hist 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
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CSW I 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm |
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Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
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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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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 |
7 |
8
Cuis of Mex V 10:00 am |
9 |
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10
SW Party 11:00 am |
11
Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
12
CSW IV 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm Outdoor 4:00 pm |
13
Trad III 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
14 |
15
Simply SW 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
16
CSW VIII 10:00 am |
| 17 |
18
Culture 2:00 pm |
19
CSW VII 10:00 am Family 2:00 pm |
20
Mole 2:00 pm |
21
Tamales 10:00 am Wine 2:00 pm |
22
Native American 10:00 am Salsa 2:00 pm |
23
Trad III 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
| 24 |
25
Fine Dine 2:00 pm |
26
Cuis of Mex V 10:00 am |
27
Family 2:00 pm |
28
Cul Hist 10:00 am SEARCH 6:00 pm |
29
CSW I 10:00 am Chile 2:00 pm |
30
Trad II 10:00 am Jamison 2:00 pm |
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