Cooking Classes in Washington, DC

Bring a date and let’s get cooking!  This crazy fun pub foods menu will have you noshing away as you learn how to create a pub menu on your own with great new recipes.  You’ll work together in teams to create:  Beer-Battered Fried Pickles with Spicy Remoulade Sauce  Queso Fundido with Tequila  Bacon Cheddar Sliders...

From Venice to Verona to the rolling foothills of Südtirol, there is no shortage of world-class vineyard sites and wine styles to be found in Northeastern Italy. Comprising of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto-Adige, and the Veneto, Tre-Venezie (meaning "Three Venices") are united by not only their history, but also their craft for producing some...

The wine producing country of Chile exists in almost perfect seclusion. To the east, lies the massive Andes mountains (the longest continental mountain range in the world) and to the west you’ll find the Pacific ocean. Within these two boundaries, exists an Eden-like environment for growing—you guessed it—wine grapes! Explore with us how Chile...

Spend a fun night in our kitchen, cooking, talking, and laughing together. Our traditional French Bistro menu is sure to please and give you a few new cooking techniques and delicious recipes to recreate at home. Menu includes: Mussels with White Wine and Shallots Strip Steaks with Bearnaise Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs Mesclun Salad with...

Make dinner in the fast lane with an Instant Pot or stove-top pressure cooker! You’ll learn the tips and tricks to getting dinner on the table…fast!  Menu includes: Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Crispy Sage Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Corn Salsa Farro Risotto with Radicchio and Feta Berry Bread Pudding with Raspberry Coulis Techniques...

We are honored and excited to be hosting the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) delegation for what promises to be a magnificent wine tasting on Thursday, January 18, 2018. The UGC is made up of some of the best and most well-known châteaux from the top appellations in Bordeaux. They tour North America each year and this trip...

“What’s in a name?” Juliet was pondering roses, but in this class we’ll ponder the tastes of Tuscany’s signature grape: Sangiovese. From Chianti, to Brunello, to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, there is a world of tastes to discover in this one small region of Italy. You’ll taste six different styles and appreciate just how different one...

Does expensive wine really taste better than inexpensive wine? There's only one way to find out -- put them to the test! Or should we say, put them to the taste? During this class, you will blind taste six wines, three that are appropriate for a special occasion and three great "weeknight" wines. We'll discuss how to evaluate the wines, why one costs...

Good cheese and craft beer bring cheer to every gathering! Whether your holiday plans include an intimate dinner or a soirée for the whole town, your guests are bound to have differing palates.  Please the whole table and impress your guests with a seasonal winter cheese board & beer pairings that are unique yet approachable, and pair well...

Good cheese and wine bring cheer to every gathering! Whether your holiday plans include an intimate dinner or a soirée for the whole town, your guests are bound to have differing palates. Please the whole table and impress your guests with a seasonal winter cheese board & wine pairings that are unique yet approachable, and pair well with all of...

Whether your holiday plans include an intimate dinner or a soirée for the whole town, your guests are bound to have differing palates. Please the whole table and impress your guests with a seasonal winter cheese board & beer pairing that is unique yet approachable, and pairs well with all of your favorite holiday dishes. Spend an evening with...

The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills.  Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home...

Ready to go on a road trip to the South West, US? We’re not interested in canyons, turquoise, casinos, or the Alamo; we’re exploring the wines of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Yep, you read that right! While most would think the high temperatures and lack of rainfall produce a less than desirable climate for winemaking, the grapes struggle in...

Celebrate fall (and Friday!) with Chef Stephanie and learn how to prepare an elegant and delectable menu sure to impress. Menu includes:   Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Aged Gouda and Sunflower Seeds  White Cheddar-Sage Popovers  Chicken Fricassee with Mushrooms and Pancetta  Roasted Garlic Mashed Butternut Squash...

Full course name: Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Cake & Truffles  Channel your inner sweater-weather vibes at our NEW Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Cake Class! Make this cake with vanilla spice cake, milk crumbs, dulce de leche, roasted pumpkin ganache, and roasted pepitas to top it off. Plus, you'll learn how to turn the leftover cake scraps into...