Cooking Classes

See below for a schedule of my upcoming classes.  Private, in-home classes are available as well.  Contact me at 650-322-3895 or yannette@culinary-events.com to arrange a personalized class and custom menus.

Sushi Workshop

Tues April 22, 6:30pm-9:30 pm

This popular workshop returns!  Always a sellout, this hands-on class will show you how to make your own delicious sushi at home - it's easier than you think!  You will learn how to make a complete meal including Miso Soup, Asian Salad, Rice Pockets, and some favorite maki sushi such as California Roll, Philadelphia Roll, and Vegetarian Roll.  You will learn tips on how to make your own favorite sushi creations and how to make restaurant-quality presentations including condiments such as wasabi and pickled ginger.  Bring containers for possible leftovers.

Evening in Spain

Tues April 29, 6:30pm – 9:00 pm

 Have you ever been to Spain?  This will be the closest Spanish experience you have without the jet lag!  Tonight we will make Tapas of smoked almonds stuffed in dates wrapped in savory bacon and broiled to perfection.  We will make roasted red pepper tapenade with olives, and a CLASSIC Paella with Chicken, seafood, and sausages, a perfect light rendition of the Spanish dish.  We will conclude with a perfect Coffee Flan,  I will share the best recipe for Sangria for you to try at home.! Bring containers for possible leftovers.

Cooking for Singles

Tues May 6, 6:30pm-9:00 pm

This class is a first time class.  Cooking for one?  No problem, maybe for 2?  Tonight you will get a chance to meet other people cooking for one in a fun informative way.  We are going to make zippy, tasting chicken prepared 2 delicious ways, both not time consuming after a long day at work.  The first one is Chicken Saltimbocca, a flattened chicken breast with savory sage leaves, prosciutto and Parmesan cheese, light fabulous.  We will also make a classic, Chicken Marsala, with fresh mushrooms in a pan seared fashion with Marsala, perfect for a crowd, or just you!  We will also make an avocado salad with papaya in the avocado shell itself, fun and festive.  Scallops, for one, sure why not, this is a sure to please dish made Asian style with ginger, yum.

Bring containers for possible leftovers

Southeast Asian Cuisine!

Tues May 13, 6:30pm-9:30 pm

New!  This class brings Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar together like never before.  I have been to all these places recently and want to share with you the secrets of Red Thai curry paste with chicken and bamboo shoots, Burmese Fish with chilies and tomatoes with cilantro, my absolute favorite “Le Tonkin” clay pot pork, a slow and savory, caramelized pork dish, and lastly Vietnamese chicken balls with dipping sauce and cilantro.  Bring containers for possible leftovers.

Brilliant, Best, Budget-minded Dishes!

Tues May 20, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

New Class!  These dishes will not break the bank, and yet are unique and taste superb.  Learn some Greek cooking with this savory stylish Stew from Corfu, Beef Pastitsada, a slowly cooked dish that has tomato and cinnamon in it.  Shrimp over Orzo pasta with scallions and feta cheese is a wonderful one pot dish that will have your guests asking for the recipe.  A pan seared chicken breast with Radicchio, and a fennel mustard sauce is next on the menu and lastly, a vegetarians delight, a Lentil and Brown rice casserole with onions and Swiss cheese and fine herbs.  Serve it alone or with your favorite meat dish. Bring containers for possible leftovers.

Summer Salads from Around the World

Tues June 3, 6:30pm-9: 30 pm

New Class!  Summer heat is just around the corner, and we want to make healthy, unique salads without turning on the oven, or cook tops!  Tonight we will go to some of my favorite places in the world by food.  We will make a “SouthSeas Thai beef Salad that will rock your taste buds!  Asian Cabbage slaw with snow peas, sliced almonds, cilantro, and a creamy ginger dressing.  Travel South of the border for this Spicy spinach, corn, and roasted red pepper salad.  Lastly we will have a fusion salad with Artichokes, Asparagus, and Edmame salad in a delicious vinaigrette.

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