Arepas & Empanadas from Scratch
Gather in the kitchen to make homestyle Venezuelan favorites from scratch. Mix, shape, and bake fluffy arepas and crisp empanadas with classic fillings like spiced black beans, garlicky pollo mechado (pulled chicken), and reina pepiada (chicken and avocado, the “queen” of arepa fillings). Finish with a traditional Venezuelan-style tres leches cake. Learn simple techniques to elevate everyday ingredients and refresh your spring menu.
Emilia Montero
Emilia Montero is a Venezuelan educator and cooking instructor based in Lexington, MA. Trained in education with a focus on biology and chemistry, and with additional studies in neuroscience. She founded Art Cooks in 2021 to share warm, seasonal, Latin-inspired cooking with families and teams. Emilia teaches approachable, wellness-minded classes that blend culture, technique, and the joy of cooking together. IG:art.cooks, Website: artcooksmeals.com
Arepas & Empanadas
FullInstructors:
- Emilia Montero
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington High School |