Cooking Classes for Beginners in Washington, D.C.

Explore the flavors of traditional Gullah cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Chef Shelley will guide you through making a menu of comforting foods while learning Gullah cooking techniques. First, you'll use a cast iron skillet to make cornbread using buttermilk and white cornmeal. Then, cook a shrimp to serve over a bed of fluffy Carolina gold rice. Plus, learn how to make a traditional mirepoix. Make collard greens flavored with coconut milk and cof...

Practice the skills and techniques to create the traditional dishes of India in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Manjiri will show you how to transform familiar ingredients into a beautiful spread. Begin with crunchy poppadom, then build depth of flavor in a rich chicken curry alongside basmati rice and spiced vegetables. For a sweet ending, whip up a bright and creamy mango shrikand seasoned with cardamom and saffron.MENUMasala PoppadomWith onions, tomat...

Let the good times roll in this hands-on cooking class, which is centered on the timeless creations of Bourbon Street. Chef Shelley teaches traditional cooking that highlights the distinctive culinary character of the American South. First on the menu are authentic hush puppies: this unique version is made with fresh blue crab and fiery Cajun spice. It’s then on to jambalaya with rice, fresh coastal shrimp, sausage and chicken stewed in a spicy tomato br...

Comfort yourself through cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Shelley!Join Chef Shelley to learn the recipes and techniques to make comforting dishes elevated with high-quality ingredients. Coat artichoke hearts in all-purpose flour, garlic and onion powder and fry them into crisp and golden brown. Whip up a garlic-lemon aioli to serve alongside the fried dishes. Next, learn how to make a trio of macaroni and cheese. Melt gruyère, Swiss and ch...