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Join Chef MaryDawn Wright in Santa Fe for an engaging cooking demo featuring lamb marinated in sumac and pomegranate molasses. Learn classic Middle Eastern recipes and history over a delicious meal.
Join Chef MaryDawn Wright in Santa Fe for an engaging cooking demo featuring lamb marinated in sumac and pomegranate molasses. Learn classic Middle Eastern recipes and history over a delicious meal.
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Operated by Santa Fe School of Cooking · Santa Fe, New Mexico
easy.
2 hours.
No physical fitness is required; participants should be comfortable standing during the demonstration.
Yes, the demonstration class is designed for all skill levels, including those new to Middle Eastern cooking.
Yes, guests enjoy a full meal featuring the recipes demonstrated, including lamb, hummus, and baklava.
All necessary cooking tools and equipment are provided by the Santa Fe School of Cooking.
Yes, private classes are available by reservation to accommodate groups and special occasions.
No, all ingredients are supplied and prepared by the school for the demonstration.
Yes, there is convenient parking available near the Santa Fe School of Cooking.
Santa Fe has a rich mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures that influence its distinctive culinary scene.
The Santa Fe School of Cooking promotes sustainable ingredient sourcing and minimizes waste within their culinary programs.
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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