Culinary (Meals) Classes in Washington, DC

Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, I love fresh mozzarella! In this live online crash course I'll teach you how to make it at home, from home! First I'll set you straight on coagulation as I tell you how milk turns from fluid to firm curds.  Then I'll demonstrate how the mozzarella is made. You'll have a chance to roll...

In this live online crash course you will learn how to make fresh pizza from scratch from the comfort of your own home! You Will: Make and roll pizza dough Add the toppings of your choice Bake pizza to perfection Eat delicious, home made pizza No experience is required!  Materials Needed to Participate Fully: 3 cups Bread Flour (for crisp...

Learn how to make a delicious sandwich bread, that also happens to be gluten, dairy and nut free. We'll start with a brief explanation of the ingredients, move into a demo of the measuring and mixing, and proofing of the dough. I will also have a previously mixed dough that has risen and a description of the final product, with a loaf of fully baked...

Learn to make fragrant Greek meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and a traditional Greek salad! Since Despina can’t physically welcome you into her home, she wants to do so virtually! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just like our real life experiences. We want you to cook...

Culinary Adventures: The Global Vegetarian-Szechuan Cuisine This afternoon, Chef Nishi showcases Szechuan Cuisine with three fabulous vegetarian dishes:  Scallion Pancakes, Bok Choy with Mushroom and Tofu, and Vegetable Rice.

One of the most celebrated vegetarian dishes from India comes to your kitchen tonight: Sag Paneer. You’ll be making Paneer cheese from scratch, plus the supple spinach (Sag) stew to go with it.

Chef Darryl takes you step-by-step through making glorious Italian risotto every time, tonight featuring a fabulous version with a medley of mushrooms and cream. Chef Darryl takes you step-by-step through making glorious Italian risotto every time, tonight featuring a fabulous version with a medley of mushrooms and cream. Difficulty level: Moderate...

Tonight, join Chef Michal Harris and learn the secrets to pan-searing chicken and making a terrific pan sauce with the flavors of Fall.  On the menu:  Chicken Paillards with Maple Mustard Pan Sauce.

This afternoon, our travels with Chef Nishi take us to Persia, with the famous rice dish, Tadig, plus Shirazi Salad and Herb-Spiced Kabobs.

Culinary Adventures: Polenta with Hearty Mushroom Ragout Tonight, it's all about Rustic Italian, as Chef JJ leads us in making a seriously satisfying Mushroom Ragout with Creamy Polenta.

Tonight, join Chef JJ to whip up a showstopper side dish that will be perfect for your Thanksgiving feast: Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Harissa and Honey.

Learn to bake butternut squash sambusas from scratch and pair them with a tasty radish salad! Since Damira can’t physically welcome you into her home, she wants to do so virtually! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just like our real life experiences. We want you...

Menu for Sep 13 Roasted Organic Chicken with Dried Herbs Roasted Potatoes with Turmeric Spice Mix Seasonal Green Menu for Sep 24 Sword Fish and Mussel Stew Pasta Cipriani Menu for Sep 29 Grilled Red Snapper a la Vera Cruzana Rice Pilaf Seasonal Side Menu for October 5 Coq au Vin Steamed New Potatoes with Chive Oil Local Green Toss...

Tonight, we visit Morocco with Chef Michal, and explore clay-pot cooking.  On the menu:  Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives

Puff pastry can transform an ordinary dish into something splendid. Tonight, you’ll master a French classic: Chicken en Croute. This class will be meeting on Zoom. We'll send you an email with the class handout with the recipes, ingredients and equipment, as well as the Zoom meeting link, at least 48 hours ahead of time. Difficulty level: Moderate...