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Discover the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine in Santa Fe with a hands-free cooking demo featuring chicken braised in tomatillo salsa and the classic Tres Leches Cake. Join this flavorful journey and savor an authentic experience!
Discover the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine in Santa Fe with a hands-free cooking demo featuring chicken braised in tomatillo salsa and the classic Tres Leches Cake. Join this flavorful journey and savor an authentic experience!
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Operated by Santa Fe School of Cooking · Santa Fe, New Mexico
easy.
3 hours.
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels.
Yes, the demonstration is designed for all skill levels, and the chef explains each step clearly.
Yes, an authentic meal and complimentary beverages are provided as part of the experience.
Recipes are shared during the class, and we encourage you to take notes or photos for your personal use.
The demonstration class takes place indoors in a comfortable, well-equipped kitchen setting.
Please inform the Santa Fe School of Cooking in advance to accommodate allergies or specific diets.
Yes, parking is available nearby, but check with the school for the most current parking information.
Santa Fe has a rich culinary history blending Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences that shape the region’s vibrant food culture.
The Santa Fe School of Cooking supports sustainable sourcing practices by using locally grown ingredients when possible.
Santa Fe School of Cooking is a culinary education and event company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school offers a diverse schedule of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes, themed dinners, and collaborative musical dining events. Classes range from technique-focused demonstrations to hands-on sessions that teach traditional New Mexican, Mexican, and border-region recipes. Students learn dishes such as chilaquiles, corn pudding, cream of green chile soup, carne tampiqueña, tacos al pastor, and salsa macha, and explore ingredients like achiote, lime, apricot, eggplant, and green chile. The school partners with local venues and cultural organizations to present unique dinner concerts and festival collaborations. Featured events include jazz evenings at Dave’s Jazz Bistro with performers such as Delbert Anderson, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim with the John Rangel Trio, Robby Beasley, Dr. Chris Buckholz, Eddie Daniels, and Lee Musiker. The program has also collaborated with the Santa Fe Indian Market and the New Mexico Jazz Festival, pairing live music and poetry with menus inspired by Native culinary traditions. Instruction is led by experienced chefs and culinary professionals who design curated menus for holiday dinners, healthy seasonal menus, vegetarian offerings, and culturally rooted tasting menus. The school emphasizes authentic regional flavors, practical techniques, and convivial dining experiences. Visitors and students can expect clear instruction, thoughtfully sourced recipes, and opportunities to taste and take home new skills. Santa Fe School of Cooking focuses on culinary education, cultural connection, and memorable food-centered events. Classes accommodate home cooks and visiting travelers seeking authentic regional cooking experiences and techniques.
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