Cooking Class: Blending Puerto Rican and Mediterranean Cuisine
Wed, Apr 30th at 11:00AM
Wed, Apr 30th at 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 30th at 7:00PM
Thu, May 1st at 11:00AM
Get the best of both Puerto Rican and Mediterranean flavors in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Iliana whose careful instruction will help you put together a mouthwatering menu.
First, blend chickpeas, lemon and garlic to create a hummus to serve with tostones and chicharrons. Next, slow roast marinated pork to make a traditional dish of Puerto Rican pernil using Mediterranean herbs and spices to be served with a classic quinoa salad.
Finally, prepare a coconut dessert pudding — popular in Puerto Rico — drizzled with Mediterranean honey.
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Mediterranean Hummus, Puerto Rican Tostones and Chicharrones
With chickpeas, plantains, lemon and garlic
Puerto Rican Pernil With Mediterranean Herbs and Spices
Roast pork with pepper and oregano
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
With Puerto Rican avocado and olive oil
Traditional Tembleque
A coconut pudding with sugar and a drizzle of Mediterranean honey
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 10
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Group, Fusion, Mediterranean, Latin
Outside Reviews for Chef Iliana
Marcelo S.
21 Aug 2023
Chef Iliana is so much fun! She teaches everything very nicely and calmly. Great class
Not only has Chef Iliana appeared on the Food Network series "Chopped" but also served as a private chef for iconic celebrities such as Alec Baldwin, LL Cool J and others. After becoming an executive chef at just 20 years old, she applied her talents in creative eateries around the Tri-State area. Whether creating simple yet stunning fare or extravagant gourmet feasts, Chef Iliana brings her own special flare to every dish.
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