Cooking Classes for Beginners in Portland

Under the guidance of Chef Sarah, you'll discover just how easy it is to make sushi by hand in this cooking class!To start, you'll learn the recipe to make traditional seasoned sushi rice. Spread out the rice on nori sheets, then layer smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber to create a rich Philadelphia roll. Next, assemble a spicy tuna roll with sushi-grade tuna and a homemade spicy sauce. You'll master the technique of using a sushi mat to roll up your...

Discover how easy making homemade pasta can be in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Sarah!To make pasta presto, you'll first learn how to make the dough. Combine flour, eggs, water and salt into a simple dough. Then, master the technique to knead and shape it. Chef Sarah will teach you how to cut assorted shapes and how to cook them until al dente. Then, whip up a rich browned butter sauce seasoned with sage and garlic to pair with your pasta. At the e...

Dig in during this delightful Italian cooking class led by a world-class chef. Begin your authentic Italian workshop by crafting a bruschetta with citrus ricotta and Calabrian roasted tomatoes. Continue with a pesto risotto involving arborio rice, white wine, basil, sunflower seeds, olive oil and garlic. Craft a scrumptious chicken Milanese with chunky Arrabbiata and balsamic reduction including fresh produce like tomatoes, onions, Aleppo pepper and more....

Transport yourself to the Italian countryside with this immersive cooking class. Under the guidance of Chef Sarah, you'll learn how to make an authentic Italian feast. Begin with a refreshing Caprese salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil drizzled with olive oil. Next, make savory bacon-wrapped dates and crostinis for an unforgettable antipasti. Stuff the dates with blue cheese and finish with a tangy balsamic glaze and a citrus arugula salad...

You'll learn how to make classic dishes from Northern Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Tess will teach you the basic techniques and essentials to make these five dishes. To begin, make a garlic naan from scratch. Then, make a creamy chicken tikka masala with yogurt, tomato sauce and garam masala. Next, use paneer cheese and spinach to make saag paneer. Later, share the dough into classic Inian samosas filled with veggies. Finish the meal...

Step right up in this hands-on cooking class where you'll improve your culinary track record and bring home new recipes. Hone your knife-wielding skills as you chop fresh vegetables like peppers, artichokes and onions for a classic Greek kabob feast. Continue by discovering the grill by watching over three types of kabobs - from vegetarian antipasti to turmeric chicken and even dessert. Elevate your kabob-centered feast with the addition of lemon and turme...

This hands-on cooking class is all about gnocchi, a fixture of Italian cuisine since its invention in the 1700s. Gnocchi are potato dumplings — they work well with red sauce, caramelized vegetables, sweet sausage or creamy white sauce. With the guidance of Chef Tess, a classically trained chef with years of experience, you’ll learn how to prepare gnocchi while putting your own unique spin on each dish. For an appetizer, you’ll whip up authentic trico...

Free yourself from the constraints of mediocre Mexican cuisine during this engaging cooking class. Begin your authentic Mexican menu with hibiscus lime agua fresca. Form a delightful main dish of classic seared ahi tuna tostadas with salsa macha involving fresh ingredients like tōgarashi, chilies, macadamia nuts and avocado. Create delectable wild mushroom and smoked corn quesadillas with queso Oaxaca. Finish with a scrumptious sweetened rice pudding acco...

Score big on Game Day in this cooking class with Chef Itztli! To begin the class, you'll make a cheesy and savory queso fundido. Melt Mexican cheese and stir in spicy chorizo, chipotle and pickled onions to make the perfect dip to enjoy with chips. Next, make a sticky miso sauce with miso, soy sauce, fish sauce and sesame to coat crispy wings. Then, coat jumbo shrimp in batter to make shrimp corn dogs with a Calabrian Dijonnaise on the side for dipping. Fi...