Cooking Classes for Beginners in Fort Lauderdale

In this rewarding cooking class, Chef Greg will prepare you to master the five mother sauces, from which most other sauces are created. You'll prepare five potential dishes, and each will explore one of the five mother sauces: stock-based velouté, dairy-based béchamel, herb-infused tomato sauce, beef-based espagnole and egg-based Hollandaise sauce. By the time you leave class, you'll have a whole new set of recipes in your repertoire and be ready to craf...

Explore a distinct coastal cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Chef John will guide you through a curated menu that features the flavors of Maryland.Begin by preparing blue crab to make a hearty soup filled with tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots and corn. Season shrimp with Old Bay to make a Maryland-style shrimp cocktail. Make a homemade crab cake fried until golden and crispy to serve with parsley potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. For dessert, indu...

Take a culinary tour through the festive flavors of Spain in this interactive cooking class. Chef Taciana leads this fun session with a light touch and expert advice. Begin with shrimp quesadilla with spicy avocado crema, pineapple, cilantro and poblano peppers. Next is a honey-lime salmon with a side of black beans and brown rice pilaf with savoy cabbage, cumin, garlic and red pepper. Dessert is cinnamon and sugar lava cakes with vanilla cake and orange c...

Add a splash of soul to your usual fare in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Andrew. You'll discover the comforting tastes and textures of genuine soul food while creating an authentic menu full of savory Southern goodness! Prepare a batch of meatloaf cupcakes and make classic mac & cheese with green beans on the side. And for a sweet Southern soul food dessert, nothing beats a perfect peach cobbler with a twist.MENUMeatloaf CupcakesWith mashed pot...

Practice the art of efficient cooking with this one-pan cooking class with Chef Greg. The chef will teach you how to use a single pan to prepare a gourmet four-course dinner in under fifteen minutes. Begin with a creamy seafood chowder with fresh vegetables before crafting a smoky peppercorn steak with Cognac. Deglaze the pan with sweet sherry and butter as you build your next course of savory chicken Marsala with mushrooms. For dessert, fire up a classic...

Transport yourself to the Big Easy in this immersive cooking class. Chef John will teach you the quintessential flavors of vibrant New Orleans cuisine.Cook up a classic chicken gumbo filled with brown rice, okra and tomatoes and spiced with Cayenne pepper. Master the technique to make the perfect blackened red snapper with Cajun spices. Whip up a homemade Béarnaise sauce to pair with the fish. Make spicy jalapeño corn fritters fried until golden brown an...

Join Chef Greg for a culinary exploration of dishes best served chilled in this interactive cooking class. The chef will guide you as you discover how to beat the heat with bright, refreshing flavors while crafting this unique menu. Begin by preparing a tangy citrus ceviche with peppers and herbs followed by savory smoked salmon and cream cheese cornets. Then, highlight the fresh ingredients in a traditional tomato bruschetta before finishing the meal with...