Cooking Class: Mexican Flavor Fiesta
Chef Mary Jane takes to the kitchen to show you to do Mexican cuisine right in this flavorful hands-on cooking class. Discover the time-honored techniques used in kitchens throughout the region to craft an array of beloved recipes. Begin your session by exploring the magic of cooking with citrus by making fresh shrimp ceviche. Then, assemble a batch of tamales filled with tender pork and plump black beans, topped with a zesty tomatillo sauce. Slice up zucchini and onions and finish them off with cotija for a bold side dish and learn the secrets of baking a creamy flan topped with raspberries for dessert.
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Shrimp Ceviche and Homemade Soda Crackers
With tomatoes, avocado, flour and butter
Pork-Black Bean Tamales and Tomatillo Sauce
With masa and cilantro
Zucchini and Onions
Topped with cortija cheese
Traditional Flan
With cream, sugar, vanilla, fresh raspberries and eggs
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Group, Fun, Mexican, Latin
Outside Reviews for Chef Mary Jane
Mira I.
07 Aug 2023
Chef Mary Jane’s expertise in pasta-making shone through, as she patiently guided us through each step of the process. From mixing and kneading the dough to rolling it out and creating beautiful pasta shapes. I not only learned the art of making fettuccini, ravioli, and tortellini but also discover the magic of the roasted butternut squash filling. After the class I feel more confident in my pasta making skills.
Chef Mary Jane's journey into the culinary realm has been nothing short of distinctive. She's traversed various avenues within the food industry – from wielding her pen as a culinary writer and weaving her artistic touch as a food stylist to innovating as a product developer and contributing her expertise to the Iowa Egg Council. Notably, she has even graced the kitchens of James Beard award-winning chefs with her culinary prowess. Through her roles as a food consultant and specialized chef, she has nurtured a truly unparalleled sense of creativity. With a treasure trove of experiences to draw from, Chef Mary Jane finds great joy in mentoring aspiring culinary talents, aiding them in mastering their craft.
