Cooking Classes in San Jose

Learn how to make an authentic paella from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Oumar!Begin the class by learning how to make the perfect fluffy bomba rice to be the base of your paella seasoned with fresh saffron threads. Practice your knife skills by chopping bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Then, prepare shrimp, mussels and clams properly. Add in your vegetables and seafood, along with chorizo, chicken and stock to make a savory Spanish dish. Learn...

Gnocchi is sure to become your favorite pasta after this hands-on cooking class with Chef Oumar!Under the guidance of Chef Oumar, you'll learn how to make gnocchi by hand and a homemade sauce to pair with the potato pasta. To begin the class, you'll mash russet potatoes and combine them with flour and eggs to make a gnocchi dough. Master the time-honored techniques for kneading the dough and shaping it into the perfect fluffy pasta. As the pasta cooks, mak...

Master an authentic Chinese menu in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Wen. Learn valuable culinary skills from an expert and leave class with four mouthwatering new recipes in your home cooking repertoire!To start, you'll craft fresh sesame noodles to be served in an umami-rich mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce and black vinegar. Next, craft a hearty dish of tender braised black mushrooms simmered in a savory sauce. Finish up this class with mung be...

In this in-person cooking class for two, chef Parsati will teach new and exciting ways to create multi-cultural fusion fare derived from Chinese and California cuisines. You'll begin with dragon cauliflower spiked with ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. Your main course is pineapple chicken with fresh herbs and sesame oil, complemented by rainbow fried rice with shrimp and vegetables. A sweet tapioca pearl pudding with saffron and dried fruit rounds...

Experience the incredible flavors and culture of Beijing as you prepare four mouthwatering dishes in this fun cooking class. A seasoned expert, Chef Wen will provide you with insightful guidance as you learn to use authentic cooking techniques and useful kitchen skills.Start off by whipping up a heap of savory tan tan noodles featuring spicy chili oil and a hearty helping of bean sprouts, peas and seasonal vegetables. Next, master delectably sweet carameli...

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to prepare four vegetarian Indian dishes from minimal fresh ingredients, so you can feel confident cooking up comforting and healthy weeknight meals. You will first use lentils, spices and garlic to cook a hearty yellow dal fry before whipping up an onion and mint raita dip to serve on the side with crispy papadam crackers. You'll follow your starter with a rich and savory cauliflower and pota...

Bring exceptional Chinese culinary traditions to your home table with help from Chef Wen in this in-person cooking class. You'll learn authentic techniques as you create regional specialties that transform wholesome ingredients into magical dishes. In this lesson, you'll toss together a sweet and sour cucumber salad flavored with a vinegar and spice dressing before creating a mouthwatering five-color potato entrée with vegan fried rice on the side.MENUSwe...

Master the techniques of vegetarian izakaya selections in this Japanese cooking class. Chef Parsati leads this fun and interactive session as you learn how to roll sushi and stir-fry fresh ingredients. You'll start with Japanese spiced edamame beans before diving into terminator sushi made with tofu, avocado, cucumber, unagi sauce and spicy wasabi. Next up are sumptuous yakisoba noodles with fresh vegetables and a smoky sweet-and-sour sauce. End with a gre...

Help your little ones get comfortable in the kitchen and expand their palates with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. A culinary expert with a passion for educating, she will teach your budding chef basic kitchen skills as she demonstrates how to make fresh sushi by hand. To start, they'll enjoy a wholesome snack of spiced edamame beans before they learn to prepare onigiri sushi in a variety of fun shapes. They'll prepare a tasty soy dipping...

Explore the culinary culture of Delhi in this hands-on cooking class – no passport necessary!Learn an array of techniques and a menu of flavorful dishes from Northern India, courtesy of Chef Parsati. This hands-on cooking experience will introduce you to the tastes and textures of the capital city, Delhi, while you prepare authentic dishes and gather helpful tips from your personal professional chef-guide. In this class, you’ll utilize traditional Indi...

Balance proteins, carbs, vegetables and spices with the ancient art of Ayurvedic cuisine. In this in-person cooking class, Chef Parsati will teach you how to make five healthy and perfectly balanced Ayurvedic recipes. You'll begin with a probiotic-filled cucumber mint and kefir cooler. Next, you'll prepare tofu sizzlers, the porridge-like rainbow khichdi with ghee and a fresh and colorful brinjal salsa with eggplant. Dessert is millet kheer with saffron, d...

Young foodies will have a blast learning valuable kitchen skills and recipes for their favorite Mexican eats in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. Chef Parsati will provide an insightful, fun lesson on all things culinary as your budding chefs get comfortable in the kitchen and make four homemade dishes.To start, Chef Parsati will teach everyone how to make fresh corn tortilla chips, served alongside a hearty tomato salsa. They'll also get to...