Is prior cooking experience required?

No, this hands-on class welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned cooks.

Can I customize the menu for dietary restrictions?

Please notify the school at least 48 hours in advance to accommodate allergies or special diets.

Are all ingredients provided?

Yes, all ingredients and equipment necessary for the recipes are supplied during the class.

How many people are in each class?

Classes are kept small and intimate to ensure personalized instruction and interaction.

Is parking available nearby?

Downtown Santa Fe has limited parking; consider arriving early or using rideshare services.

Can I take the recipes home?

Absolutely! Participants receive the recipes and instructions to recreate dishes at home.

Healthy Cooking Class in Santa Fe: Achiote & Lime Chicken | Cooking Class | Workshop

Start your culinary year right with the Healthy Menu I hands-on cooking class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. Located in the enchanting city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, this class offers a unique opportunity to craft delicious, nutritious meals like Achiote & Lime Marinated Chicken and Apricot Empanadas. Guided by expert chefs, you'll learn how to balance bold flavors and healthy ingredients, all while enjoying an engaging and interactive atmosphere. This class is perfect for food lovers who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste. Beyond the cooking techniques, the experience also connects you to the rich food culture of the Southwest, making it both educational and fun. Come hungry and leave with new recipes, skills, and a satisfying meal made by your own hands.

About Santa Fe School of Cooking

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.