Cooking Techniques Classes in Los Angeles, CA

The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice fruits and vegetables and use a sharp knife properly that is essential to good cooking. You’ll prepare your meals quicker by mastering knife basics such as mincing, dicing, slicing, shredding and more. You’ll also learn knife safety and handling...

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and learn how to create your own fresh sushi rolls like a pro? You are in for a special treat! In this highly interactive and hands-on class, the Chef will let you in on tips and tricks of making delicious sushi rolls, from preparing the perfect sushi rice, cutting the fresh ingredients properly, and the art...

Who wants to cook every night? Not us! Come to the Radical Cooks kitchen to learn the BEST meal planning, prep, and storage strategies to put healthy, delicious food on the table for the next 3 days.  We’ll do the grocery shopping. You’ll prep actual dishes with fellow students. By the end of the class you’ll walk away with 3 meals prepped,...

The nights are cooler. The sun sets earlier.  Soup time! Wondering what to bring to the next BBQ, Thanksgiving potluck, or holiday party? A sensational side dish, of course! Learn to make both soup and sides in this fun weeknight class.     Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Aprons and recipes are provided.

Learn how professionals Chop, Dice, Slice and Julienne items quickly and efficiently.CHEF ERIC shows you knife holding grips, knife cuts and how to choose, sharpen, hone and care for your knives. Learn to cut with ease advancing to more complicated and decorative Brunoise, Paysanne, Batonnet and Tourne Cuts. Everything looks...

Have you always wanted to make pasta at home, but was intimidated by, well all of it? Or maybe you've made pasta, and now you're wanting to take it to the next level? Have no fear I’m hear to guide you in this simple yet tricky skill.   This is a great class for parents and kids to take together!  In this  class I will teach...

Making pasta at home does not have to be intimidating, and the results are spectacular. Chef Darryl Wash will guide you through the fundamentals of fresh pasta, from the basics of flour to infused dough and fantastic fillings.  On the menu:   Spinach Fettuccini,  Seasonal Ravioli, and more! Note: Closed Toe shoes are required....

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and learn how to create your own fresh sushi rolls like a pro? You are in for a special treat! In this highly interactive and hands-on class, the Chef will let you in on tips and tricks of making delicious sushi rolls, from preparing the perfect sushi rice, cutting the fresh ingredients properly, and the fun part:...

Let’s get back to basics. In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how to work with and care for your knives. You’ll receive professional training covering different knife cuts as well as hands-on instruction. Learn what to look for when purchasing one of the most important tools in the kitchen as well as the difference between...

The more efficient you become with this simple yet effective kitchen tool, the more you'll enjoy cooking. This class covers basic knife skills such as how to hold a knife to chopping, dicing, and slicing, not to mention those fancy cooking show cuts like “chiffonade” and “julienne”. We’ll also discuss sharpening, storage, and care....

Knives are the essential tool of anyone working in the kitchen, and after this class, you'll know the basics -- how to safely handle and store knives, how to choose the right one for you, how to sharpen and maintain your knives, and how to chop, mince, slice and dice like a pro! Closed Toe shoes are required

Yes, they’re small plates of food but you’ll make plenty of them in tonight’s class. We will go to Spain’s finest cafes and bars which consider this tradition of tapas a ritual on a daily basis.  You will be saying OLE by the end of class and have a set of recipes to make your friends and family jealous of your new skills. What's on...

Learn to make perfect Pastas every time and then accompany them with a variety of Sauces, Meats and Vegetables. We discuss and demo various pastas, as you learn how to easily make light and delicious varieties; you’ll never buy dried pasta again!   We make dough, roll and cut it into various shapes and sizes to...

Discover the flavor-packed world of dumplings!Master the basics of dumpling wrapping in different shapes including triangular, wonton and pleated crescent. You’ll get a chance to work with high-quality store-bought dumpling wrappers. You’ll also get to practice your knife skills and learn how to make your own fillings (vegetarian options are available)....

Have you made homemade pasta and now you want to expand into tortellini? Or, you’ve never made pasta and this is where you want to begin! Let’s do it together and make some delicious pasta.  In this  class I will teach you:  About the varieties of flour and how to use them  How to make the dough  How to prevent it...