Cooking Techniques Classes in San Diego, CA

This is without a doubt the most essential cooking class you'll ever take! You will learn how to slice, dice, julienne, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. Make your every day prep faster and fun, learning how to use a knife like professional chefs do. Materials needed to fully participate: A chef knife Cutting board 1 Vegetable...

Is there another food with such a cult following and a larger number of fanatics? Probably not. Welcome to the world of “Hot Sauce”: a healthy, fun and addictive way to season almost everything you eat. Learn how to make your own signature hot sauce to enjoy at home or to give as a gift to your friends.  Learn to:  ● Choose your...

Do you feel comfortable chopping, dicing, mincing? Have you already taken a Knife Skills class but want to go one step further? This is the class you are looking for! You will learn how to break down and debone a whole chicken, how to slice avocados, supreme an orange, dice tomatoes and work with fresh herbs.  Materials needed to fully participate:...

Become the master of your own home bar! Virtual Mixology 201 takes the basic up a level, with a focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), head into the world of fizzes, and close it out with a swizzle. Taking the 101 class is not a prerequisite but it is highly suggested,...

You will learn how to bake classic layer cakes and how to fill and stack the layers to create beautiful, delicious cakes. You will also learn basic and modern piping and decorating techniques including Rosettes, Texturing, Chocolate Drip Designs; as well as ombre coloring techniques. In this class you will make a different 6” decorated layer...

This is the right time of year to perk up your soup repertoire (and stock your freezer)! Learn about the techniques and ingredients that make the best-tasting soup. All the soups in this class can be made vegetarian. Smoky Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Silky Smooth Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger + Apple Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup...

Lighter-than-air Chocolate Soufflé, decadent Mille Feuille (aka Napoleon), creamy Tiramisu. If these classic desserts seem intimidating to make at home, Angela will dispel your fears with step-by-step instructions and a few make-ahead secrets that will simplify each dessert. She will also demonstrate plating techniques to help your desserts really...

Whether you’re avoiding going out, experiencing difficulty finding your usual groceries, or just cooking down your pantry stores, you might benefit from some Cook with What You Have Strategies right about now. Or perhaps when this all blows over, you will realize you stocked up way too much and need to start eating all that excess food. Join us...

Crepes are one of those dishes that everyone loves to eat, but not many people consider cooking at home. They couldn't be easier, and they are just right for every meal of the day, depending on which ingredients you put inside. We’ll make a classic crepe batter, and fill them with both savory and sweet fillings: vegetables with a cheesy...

Our school's mission is for our students to eat as many home-cooked meals as possible. This course is uniquely designed to help everyone achieve this culinary goal. We'll discuss how to stock your kitchen's 3 pantries (cabinets, refrigerator, and freezer) so you can maximize the ingredients you can draw from to cook quick, delicious meals at the...

Do you have spice jars in your pantry you've never touched? Are you curious about all of the colorful mounds of seeds and powders at spice markets but hesitant to try them? In this class, we'll discuss a variety of spices, their origins and health benefits, distinguish between their whole and ground forms, and discuss proper usage and storage techniques....

Everything you need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using a chef's knife, the most important tool in the kitchen. It is necessary for you to have a chef's knife at home in order to get the most out of this class.  And so you have something to do with all your newfound knife skills, we'll also cook up a delicious Vegetable...

This class will offers you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills 101 Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken or Steak) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy or Red-Wine Reduction Sauce) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables...

Let’s learn how to make sushi rolls with ingredients you have at home! In this class, we are going to teach you how to make your own creative sushi rolls with a few simple ingredients that are usually kept in the normal household. Even if you don’t have the usual sushi ingredients at home, you can make simple sushi rolls with ingredients for...

We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes!  Join us as we master the gentle art of preparing and folding our signature Dumplings with an oh-so-good Honey Soy Dipping Sauce, perfect for you to whip up for your next dinner! Bring your own ingredients and beverage of choice. Let’s have fun in the Kitchen and learn something...