Dice, slice, chop, and chiffonade your way to greater confidence in the kitchen. This hands-on class builds safety, speed, and efficiency as you practice cutting a variety of vegetables using essential knife techniques. Learn how to properly grip and control a chef’s knife, explore different cutting methods, and strengthen foundational knife safety skills. We’ll also cover how to choose a knife that works for you and how to keep your blades sharp. Take home your prepped vegetables to use in your own cooking. Please note: Bring an apron, a paring knife (3-5"), and your favorite chef’s knife (6-10"), if you have one.

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.

Master the five mother sauces—the foundation of classic cooking. We’ll prepare Béchamel (creamy white), Velouté (light stock-based), Espagnole (rich brown), Hollandaise (buttery emulsion), and Tomate (classic tomato) while learning the techniques that make them work and how each serves as the base for countless dishes, from creamy casseroles and silky gravies to rich stews. Build confidence in essential sauce-making skills you can use to elevate everyday cooking at home. Please note: Bring a container to carry home leftovers and if you like, an apron.

Experience the flavors of Tuscany as we cook our way through Florence, Chianti, Montalcino, and Siena, preparing traditional dishes inspired by each region’s culinary heritage. The menu features Fagioli all’Uccelletto, Tuscan white beans in tomato sauce from Florence; Chianti pasta with pancetta; Montalcino chicken with figs; and Siena’s classic Ricciarelli almond cookies. You’ll learn essential kitchen techniques and classic Tuscan flavor combinations that bring these dishes to life.

Get rolling with the art of sushi-making. You’ll prepare sushi rice, slice fresh ingredients, and assemble three popular styles: futomaki (thick rolls), spicy salmon maki rolls, and temaki (hand rolls). Along the way, we’ll explore the cultural roots and history behind this Japanese tradition. Roll and cut your own sushi and then take some home to share with family or friends in provided containers. You’ll also receive a bamboo rolling mat and step-by-step recipes to keep rolling on your own. Please note: This class includes raw sushi-grade salmon.

Peru’s diverse landscape produces an extraordinary range of flavor profiles, with roughly 70% of the world’s genetic diversity of cacao found within its borders. Taste Peruvian-origin chocolate with an expert chocolate sommelier who recently traveled to cacao farms and historical sites across the country. Hear stories and view images from the journey, including meeting Awajún Indigenous women, exploring archaeological evidence of some of the earliest known cacao use, and tasting rare cacao varieties and their botanical relatives. Discover how geography, history, and culture come together in every bite.

Discover the vibrant world of shrubs, also known as drinking vinegars. Learn about the history of these vinegar-based beverages, sample a variety of shrubs, and make your own seasonal blend. Experiment with thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks that emphasize balance, flavor, and joy while exploring the “good-for-you-ifying” of everyday drinks and rituals. Come curious, leave inspired—and sipping.

Gin and tonics may be a warm-weather favorite, but great gin is worth exploring in every season. Distilleries around the country and the world are experimenting to create new, exciting gins using a range of botanicals that go way beyond classic juniper. Tonic water has also evolved to offer a proper accompaniment. Join us for a relaxing evening sampling some of the best gins being produced today. We’ll try them on their own, then pair them with premium tonic to find your new favorites. If you’ve taken the class before, we will be sampling all new gins. For students 21+

Travel through Spain’s regional flavors as you prepare three classic dishes. We’ll make gazpacho from Andalucía, a refreshing blend of tomato, cucumber, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, and salt that’s light, vibrant, and served chilled. From Valencia, we’ll prepare a chicken and vegetable paella, Spain’s iconic rice dish known for its rich flavor and tender grains. To finish, we’ll create Peras al Vino from La Rioja, gently poached pears simmered in spiced, alcohol-free wine. All dishes are soy-, dairy-, nut-, and gluten-free.

Recreate the flavors of your favorite Indian restaurant dishes. Learn to make creamy chicken tikka masala, vibrant palak paneer, fragrant jeera rice, and pillowy naan, with tips and shortcuts that keep the taste authentic while making them a bit healthier. Discover essential techniques and how to balance spices to bring bold, restaurant-quality flavors to your home meals.

When attending a major sporting event or Oktoberfest, the aroma of sausages and hot dogs fills the air, accompanied by their essential partner: mustard. This tasting explores what makes a great condiment pairing, featuring award winners from the National Mustard Museum’s annual Worldwide Mustard Competition. Sample 12 domestic and imported mustards, from classic yellow to spicy brown and deli-style to bratwurst blends, paired with iconic New England hot dogs, sausages, and brats Please note: This class does not offer nitrate-free or meat-free alternatives.

It’s Paris versus Madrid! Brebis versus manchego! Is it fantastique or fantástico? In this fun foodie challenge, France and Spain will be represented by cheesemongers who will pit against each other the finest cheeses and condiments these countries have to offer. As these two old-world powerhouses square off, you’ll sample each gastronomic wonder and then be faced with the enviable task of picking your favorite.

Warm up the season with the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. We’ll prepare popular mezze, including hummus made from scratch, spicy whipped feta, and a labne spread, and give them an autumnal twist. You’ll also learn to make a traditional Arab lentil soup with New American flair, rounding out a comforting fall meal. Perfect for all skill levels, vegetarians, and anyone curious to explore the colorful flavors of this region.

Discover the comforting flavors of Venezuelan cuisine. Learn how to prepare bollos pelones—tender cornmeal dumplings filled with seasoned shredded chicken and beef, simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. We’ll serve this traditional dish with ensalada de gallina, a classic Venezuelan chicken and potato salad, and sweet plantains for a complete and satisfying meal. A vegan variation will also be offered, featuring a savory stewed eggplant filling and a chicken-free version of the salad. Explore the techniques and ingredients behind these beloved recipes and bring a taste of Venezuela to your table.

Create a stunning fall floral arrangement using buttercream cupcakes. Learn how to turn each cupcake into a mum, sunflower, fall petal flower, or carnation, then assemble your blossoms into a beautiful seven-cupcake bouquet. Build the bouquet structure with hands-on guidance. Tools, materials, and icing will be provided. BYO cupcakes. Please note: Bring a minimum of 7 unfrosted cupcakes to class as well as a box or carrier that will fit an 8” cake circle to transport your finished cupcake bouquet.

Street food is a popular part of China’s culinary scene. Along hidden alleyways and busy streets, food stalls tempt passersby with enticing aromas. Explore this culinary adventure by recreating a few beloved favorites. Learn to make crispy, flaky scallion pancakes and golden curry chicken puffs, then try xian bing, a savory stuffed pancake. At the end of class, everyone will eat their creations and debate their favorites.

Coffee, tea, or... chocolate? Explore America’s once-popular tradition of drinking chocolate as an adult social beverage. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we’ll look back at chocolate’s role in colonial and Revolutionary-era life, including chocolate houses and the specialized chocolate pots used to serve this rich drink. Sample small-batch craft chocolate with spice inclusions to explore flavor profiles, learn how historic drinking chocolate differed from today’s hot chocolate, and make your own custom drinking chocolate mix using cacao powder and spices inspired by colonial-era tastes.Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring a jar to take home your chocolate spice mix.

Get cozy and creative in this hands-on cookie decorating workshop inspired by the colors and comforts of fall. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques for outlining, flooding, and decorative detailing using royal icing as you create seasonal designs. This relaxed evening blends creativity and technique, and you’ll leave with a finished set of cookies plus new confidence in your decorating skills. Provided cookies and icing are celiac-safe, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Discover the vibrant flavors and aromas of Morocco. We’ll prepare a traditional Moroccan menu featuring chicken tagine, fluffy couscous, a fresh Moroccan salad, and homemade bread. Learn about the warm, aromatic spices that define Moroccan cooking, including the signature blend Ras el Hanout, and how to use them to create layers of flavor. We’ll end our meal in true Moroccan fashion with refreshing mint tea, a symbol of the country’s renowned hospitality.

You admire them in bakery windows—now you can make your own beautifully decorated holiday cupcakes with colorful buttercream frosting. You’ll learn several techniques to add a variety of eye-catching Thanksgiving designs to cupcakes that you bring to class. Learn to create adorable turkeys, perfect pumpkins, and spectacular sunflowers that your family and friends will want to gobble up! You will take home decorating tools, including tips, couplers, piping bags, and bag ties, plus your cupcake masterpieces. Bring 9 unfrosted cupcakes and a box to carry them home, and, if you like, an apron.

Learn to make a perfect cocktail. We’ll start with a brief history of how cocktails evolved over time. Get familiar with different spirits, mixers, flavor profiles, and essential bar tools and glassware. Master essential mixing techniques like shaking, stirring, muddling, and balancing sweet, sour, bitter, and savory elements to create a perfectly balanced drink. After dividing into small teams to try our hand at mixing, we’ll toast our handiwork with a group tasting. These classes are a combination of demonstration and hands-on learning. Classic Cocktails with a Twist: Shake up your skills by mastering the timeless classics, such as the Martini, Mojito, Manhattan, and Negroni. Build a solid foundation with a twist of creativity. Holiday Cocktails: Get into the holiday spirit (literally!) with a festive lineup of seasonal drinks such as a White Chocolate Martini, New Year’s Sparkler, Christmas on the Cape Mule, Chai Old Fashioned, mulled cider, and eggnog. Shake, stir, and sip your way through this merry menu.