Our most popular series is back in person! Join us as we take your cooking skills from a 1 to 10 in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef and discerning diner.

WEEK 1: KNIFE SKILLS & SALADS

Intro to knife skills: you’ll learn how to select, hone and sharpen your knives, perfect dicing, mincing and chopping as you make three of our most-beloved salads and soups.

Mixed greens with radishes, cucumbers and a classic Dijon vinaigrette

Asian kale salad

Tuscan vegetable soup

WEEK 2: POULTRY

Never, ever have a boring chicken dish again! These simple dishes take under and hour to make and might quickly become your go-tos for lunch or dinner.

Roasted chicken breasts with breadcrumbs

Turkey meatballs with yogurt cucumber sauce

Moroccan braised chicken thighs

WEEK 3: MEATS

We’ll cover marinades and pan sauces along with how to select and store your favorite red meats.

Grilled hoisin skirt steak

Roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary and fennel

Polenta and caramelized onions

WEEK 4: FISH

Nothing fishy here; just a couple of hours of learning how to cook fish with confidence!

Pecan-crusted salmon with apple slaw

Grilled albacore with Greek orzo salad

Fish tacos with cilantro sauce

Calling all world travelers (and eaters!) This class is for you. We'll explore some of our favorite European cuisines in this 3 day course where you'll be learning some authentic dishes from overseas. 

Day 1 - French:

CHICKEN DIJON, FRENCH BEAN SALAD, GOUGERES, CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE

Day 2 - ENGLAND:

CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS, COLESLAW, STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Day 3 - Italian Feast:

MEATBALLS, EGGPLANT ROLLS, FOCACCIA , PANZANELLA SALAD, PROFITEROLES

Let's get wild!! This 2-day class will focus on wild yeast breads of all sorts, from savory pull-apart buns to wonderfully custardy porridge breads. 

PORRIDGE BOULES: WE'LL EXPLORE EVERYTHING FROM WILD RICE TO CHEESY POLENTA

ENRICHED LOAVES: SAVORY PULL-APART BUNS, BUTTERY BRIOCHE AND THE FLUFFIEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER

PASTRIES FROM SOURDOUGH DISCARD! ENGLISH MUFFINS, BANANA BREAD, CREPES...

Class Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm PST

CLASSES ARE FOR AGES 16+ UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ALL CLASSES ARE BYOB. 

Masks are optional. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Upon arrival you will be asked to sign a waiver and check in with the receptionist. 48 hour cancellation policy: To receive a full account credit in the amount paid for the class, please cancel your reservation 48 hours or more prior to your class. Cancellations within 48 hours of class will not receive account credit. 

Let's laminate! Learn to make classic croissants with us as you make your own book of croissant dough, fold in the butter and roll out, shape, proof and bake your way to professional-level laminated doughs. You'll learn the science behind enriched doughs, master a variety of shaping techniques and improve your skills with tips and tricks from a professional from the comfort of your own home. 

CROISSANTS 
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
BRIOCHE
LAMINATING, SHAPING AND PROOFING

Purchase at home kit here!

This is an online class.  Class Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm PST

CLASSES ARE FOR AGES 12+ UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 

This two-day class will meet for 3.5 hours each day (you’ll be assigned a 2-minute homework of mixing yeast with water and flour for the evening before the first class) and be limited to 12 participants. 

CLASS OUTLINE:  Once registered for class, you’ll receive a Class Outline that includes the ingredients, equipment and other things needed to prepare for class including: Menus; Recipes; Shopping and Equipment Lists; and any relevant instructions for preparation.  Please read thoroughly!  Your Zoom meeting info will be sent separately prior to class. 

Join us as we take your cooking skills from a 1 to 10 in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef and discerning diner.

WEEK 1: KNIFE SKILLS & SALADS

Intro to knife skills: you’ll learn how to select, hone and sharpen your knives, perfect dicing, mincing and chopping as you make three of our most-beloved salads and soups.

Mixed greens with radishes, cucumbers and a classic Dijon vinaigrette

Asian kale salad

Tuscan vegetable soup

WEEK 2: POULTRY

Never, ever have a boring chicken dish again! These simple dishes take under and hour to make and might quickly become your go-tos for lunch or dinner.

Roasted chicken breasts with breadcrumbs

Turkey meatballs with yogurt cucumber sauce

Moroccan braised chicken thighs

WEEK 3: MEATS

We’ll cover marinades and pan sauces along with how to select and store your favorite red meats.

Grilled hoisin skirt steak

Roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary and fennel

Polenta and caramelized onions

WEEK 4: FISH

Nothing fishy here; just a couple of hours of learning how to cook fish with confidence!

Pecan-crusted salmon with apple slaw

Grilled albacore with Greek orzo salad

Fish tacos with cilantro sauce

Learn to bake with our Basics course! Our 4-week series is designed to teach you the hows and whys and science of it all so you can decode recipes, learn to how and when to make substitutions and develop techniques for more professional-looking and tasting results every time you bake.

Week 1: BREAKFAST PASTRIES

Scones, Muffins, Coffee Cake

Week 2: THE COOKIE JAR!

Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Cut-Out cookies

Week 3: INTRO TO BREAD

Milk Bread, Focaccia, Cinnamon Rolls

Week 4: CLASSIC DESSERTS

Single-Layer Cakes, Cobblers, Crisps

THIS IS A 4 HOUR CLASS, FROM 10:00am - 1:30pm

You mastered lamination and shaping the classic croissant and pain au chocolat.. but are you ready for more? Join us for two days of taking your laminated doughs up a notch! We'll be kneading, locking in butter, rolling out and perfecting everything from kouign amann to danishes! This class is designed for the baker who has already attempted croissant dough at home or has taken our 2-day lamination or croissant class.

- Croissant dough

- Pear & Chocolate Danish

- Almond and Hazelnut Frangipane Danish

- Almond Croissants

- Savory Scrolls

- Kouign Amann

- Sticky Buns Croissants

- Coddled egg danishes 

Class Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm PST

CLASSES ARE FOR AGES 16+ UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ALL CLASSES ARE BYOB. 

Masks are optional. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Upon arrival you will be asked to sign a waiver and check in with the receptionist. 48 hour cancellation policy: To receive a full account credit in the amount paid for the class, please cancel your reservation 48 hours or more prior to your class. Cancellations within 48 hours of class will not receive account credit. 

Learn to bake with our Basics course! Our 4-week series is designed to teach you the hows and whys and science of it all so you can decode recipes, learn to how and when to make substitutions and develop techniques for more professional-looking and tasting results every time you bake.

Week 1: BREAKFAST PASTRIES

Scones, Muffins, Coffee Cake

Week 2: THE COOKIE JAR!

Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Cut-Out cookies

Week 3: INTRO TO BREAD

Milk Bread, Focaccia, Cinnamon Rolls

Week 4: CLASSIC DESSERTS

Single-Layer Cakes, Cobblers, Crisps

THIS IS A 4 HOUR CLASS, FROM 10:00am - 1:30pm

Join us as we elevate your cooking skills! Feel confident in the kitchen but want to take your culinary prowess up a notch? This is the course for you. We'll be tackling more advanced techniques, learning how to make doughs from scratch, and diving into the essential recipes every home chef should know. 

WEEK #1 - HOMEMADE PASTA & SAUCES

GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO SAUCE

CACIO E PEPE

RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS & GREENS 

WEEK #2 - CHICKEN

YOU WILL BREAK DOWN A WHOLE CHICKEN

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ARUGULA SALAD

GRILLED THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

TANDOORI CHICKEN LEGS WITH MANGO HONEY SAUCE 

WEEK #3 - FISH

VIETNAMESE CARAMEL SALMON W/ GREEN RICE

CLASSIC SOLE ALA MEUNIERE

CORNMEAL CRUSTED SHRIMP SANDWICH WITH CAPER DILL SAUCE

WEEK #4 - MEAT

PORK PIBIL WITH PICKLED ONIONS AND HOMEMADE SONORA WHEAT TORTILLAS

STEAK AU POIVRE W/ CRISPY DOUBLE COOKED ROASTED POTATOES

Eat your way through Italy in this 4-week series with Chef Carol! 

WEEK 1: SICILY

Seasonal Grilled Fish with Pistachios & Citrus, Grilled Bitter Lettuces with Anchovy and Crispy Capers, Penne with Spicy Eggplant, Ricotta Lemon Cake 

WEEK 2: EMILIA ROMAGNA

Tagliatelle with Bolognaise, Slow Braised Greens, Chocolate Torta

WEEK 3: PIEDMONT

 Risotto With Porcini, Grissini, Frito Misto With Herb Sauce, Hazelnut & Caramel Budino

WEEK 4: ROME

Carbonara, Meatballs With Pecorino, Sweet Peppers With Garlic And Tomato, Roman Buns With Citrus Curd & Cream 

*THIS IS A 4 WEEK SERIES BUT WE WILL BE SKIPPING 2/14 VALENTINE'S DAY, CLASS DATES ARE 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28*

Join us as we take your cooking skills from a 1 to 10 in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef and discerning diner.

WEEK 1: KNIFE SKILLS & SALADS

Intro to knife skills: you’ll learn how to select, hone and sharpen your knives, perfect dicing, mincing and chopping as you make three of our most-beloved salads and soups.

Mixed greens with radishes, cucumbers and a classic Dijon vinaigrette

Asian kale salad

Tuscan vegetable soup

WEEK 2: POULTRY

Never, ever have a boring chicken dish again! These simple dishes take under and hour to make and might quickly become your go-tos for lunch or dinner.

Roasted chicken breasts with breadcrumbs

Turkey meatballs with yogurt cucumber sauce

Moroccan braised chicken thighs

WEEK 3: MEATS

We’ll cover marinades and pan sauces along with how to select and store your favorite red meats.

Grilled hoisin skirt steak

Roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary and fennel

Polenta and caramelized onions

WEEK 4: FISH

Nothing fishy here; just a couple of hours of learning how to cook fish with confidence!

Pecan-crusted salmon with apple slaw

Grilled albacore with Greek orzo salad

Fish tacos with cilantro sauce

We're learning to perfect beautiful French pastries in three hours a week, focusing each class on technique and final presentation. Each student will work independently with the best ingredients this side of the pond, from Organic, grass-fed Straus Family Creamery Butter, freshly milled flours from Pasadena's Grist & Toll and chocolate from Tcho.

Week 1: CHOUX PASTRY

Chouquette, Paris-Brest, Eclairs

Week 2: TARTS

Classic French Fruit Tarts, Tarte Au Citron (Lemon Tart), Tarte Aux Pommes

Week 3: CAKES

Marjolaine, Gateau Au Chocolat

Week 4: BRIOCHE

Brioche Tarts, Tarte Tropezienne 

THIS IS A 3.5 HOUR CLASS, FROM 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST

One week just wasn’t enough! There is so much British Baking fun to be had, so we decided to make this a 4 week series class. If you are obsessed with The Great British Baking Show and dream of making a “show stopper”, well, this is the class for you. We will be making a wide variety of classic and modernized British baked goods and will demystify the different ingredients and lingo from across the pond.  What is Demerara sugar and how do you use it?  What is self-rising flour? Can you make your own homemade clotted cream? What is a sponge and why would people eat it? Please join us on this adventure into the world of Classic British Baking.

WEEK ONE - Traditional Bakes

British Cream Scones

American Fruit Scones 

Cornish Pasty Dough 

Strawberry Jam 

Clotted Cream 

WEEK TWO - Savory Bakes

English Sausage Rolls 

Cornish Beef Pasties 

Spring Onion and Comte Cheese Chelsea Buns

WEEK THREE - Cakes and Tray Bakes

Earl Gray Tea Tray Bake with White Chocolate Drizzle

Everyday Pound Cake 

Parsnip, Orange and Ginger Loaf with Parsnip Crisps

Brown Sugar Custard 

WEEK FOUR - Showstoppers

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Jam, fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream

English Trifle with Raspberries and Vanilla Cream

THIS IS A 3.5 HOUR CLASS, FROM 10:00am - 1:30pm

Let's laminate! Learn to make classic croissants with us as you make your own book of croissant dough, fold in the butter and roll out, shape, proof and bake your way to professional-level laminated doughs. You'll learn the science behind enriched doughs, master a variety of shaping techniques and improve your skills with tips and tricks from a professional. Please bring a large roasting pan or box to carry your baker’s dozen croissants home on Day 2.

CROISSANTS 

PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
BRIOCHE
LAMINATING, SHAPING, AND PROOFING

Class Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm PST

CLASSES ARE FOR AGES 16+ UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ALL CLASSES ARE BYOB. 

Masks are optional. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Upon arrival you will be asked to sign a waiver and check in with the receptionist. 48 hour cancellation policy: To receive a full account credit in the amount paid for the class, please cancel your reservation 48 hours or more prior to your class. Cancellations within 48 hours of class will not receive account credit. 

We're learning to perfect beautiful French pastries in three hours a week, focusing each class on technique and final presentation. Each student will work independently with the best ingredients this side of the pond, from Organic, grass-fed Straus Family Creamery Butter, freshly milled flours from Pasadena's Grist & Toll and chocolate from Tcho.

Week 1: CHOUX PASTRY

Chouquette, Paris-Brest, Eclairs

Week 2: TARTS

Classic French Fruit Tarts, Tarte Au Citron (Lemon Tart), Tarte Aux Pommes

Week 3: CAKES

Marjolaine, Gateau Au Chocolat

Week 4: BRIOCHE

Brioche Tarts, Tarte Tropezienne 

THIS IS A 3.5 HOUR CLASS, FROM 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST

 Join us as we learn to elevate your veggie-forward dishes in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef, and discerning diner. We'll be cooking delicious vegetable forward dishes from around the globe in this 4-week series! 

Week 1: Japanese Cuisine

Congee with Shitake & Greens

Weeknight Vegetable Ramen with 6-Minute Egg

Ginger Cauliflower Gyoza

Soba Noodle Bowl with Terriyaki Carrots & Furikake

Week 2: THE MIDDLE EAST

Falafel on Whole Grain Pita with Quick Pickled Veggies 

Hummus with Charred Eggplant & Preserved Lemon

Roasted Cabbage with Aleppo Yogurt 

Green Rice Bowl with Sumac Carrots

Week 3: INDIA

Chickpea & Butternut Squash Tikka Masala

Turmeric Rice with Jeweled Roast Root Vegetables

Creamy Vegan Saag with Three Greens

Whole Grain Samosas with Mint Chutney

Week 4: MEXICO

Chard & Goat Cheese Tacos with Fresh Tortillas

Black Bean & Greens Tamales with Tomatillo Salsa

Mushroom Mole Enchiladas with Pickled Cabbage

Join Chef Carol for two days of butter (featuring our favorite dairy from Straus Creamery), butter and more butter! You will learn to master everything from biscuits to Danish in these two days and myriad types of pastries made from each of them.

We will be covering

CROISSANTS/PUFF PASTRY/BISCUITS

APPLE TURNOVERS

TRADITIONAL & CHEDDAR CHIVE BISCUITS

LAYERED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

CLASSIC, CHOCOLATE, AND ALMOND CROISSANTS

Join us as we elevate your cooking skills! Feel confident in the kitchen but want to take your culinary prowess up a notch? This is the course for you. We'll be tackling more advanced techniques, learning how to make doughs from scratch, and diving into the essential recipes every home chef should know. 

WEEK #1 - HOMEMADE PASTA & SAUCES

GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO SAUCE

CACIO E PEPE

RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS & GREENS 

WEEK #2 - CHICKEN

YOU WILL BREAK DOWN A WHOLE CHICKEN

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ARUGULA SALAD

GRILLED THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

TANDOORI CHICKEN LEGS WITH MANGO HONEY SAUCE 

WEEK #3 - FISH

VIETNAMESE CARAMEL SALMON W/ GREEN RICE

CLASSIC SOLE ALA MEUNIERE

CORNMEAL CRUSTED SHRIMP SANDWICH WITH CAPER DILL SAUCE

WEEK #4 - MEAT

PORK PIBIL WITH PICKLED ONIONS AND HOMEMADE SONORA WHEAT TORTILLAS

STEAK AU POIVRE W/ CRISPY DOUBLE COOKED ROASTED POTATOES

Let's get wild!! This 2-day class will focus on wild yeast breads of all sorts, from savory pull-apart buns to wonderfully custardy porridge breads. 

PORRIDGE BOULES: WE'LL EXPLORE EVERYTHING FROM WILD RICE TO CHEESY POLENTA

ENRICHED LOAVES: SAVORY PULL-APART BUNS, BUTTERY BRIOCHE AND THE FLUFFIEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER

PASTRIES FROM SOURDOUGH DISCARD! ENGLISH MUFFINS, BANANA BREAD, CREPES...

Class Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm PST

CLASSES ARE FOR AGES 16+ UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ALL CLASSES ARE BYOB. 

Masks are optional. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Upon arrival you will be asked to sign a waiver and check in with the receptionist. 48 hour cancellation policy: To receive a full account credit in the amount paid for the class, please cancel your reservation 48 hours or more prior to your class. Cancellations within 48 hours of class will not receive account credit. 

Join us as we take your cooking skills from a 1 to 10 in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef and discerning diner.

WEEK 1: KNIFE SKILLS & SALADS

Intro to knife skills: you’ll learn how to select, hone and sharpen your knives, perfect dicing, mincing and chopping as you make three of our most-beloved salads and soups.

Mixed greens with radishes, cucumbers and a classic Dijon vinaigrette

Asian kale salad

Tuscan vegetable soup

WEEK 2: POULTRY

Never, ever have a boring chicken dish again! These simple dishes take under and hour to make and might quickly become your go-tos for lunch or dinner.

Roasted chicken breasts with breadcrumbs

Turkey meatballs with yogurt cucumber sauce

Moroccan braised chicken thighs

WEEK 3: MEATS

We’ll cover marinades and pan sauces along with how to select and store your favorite red meats.

Grilled hoisin skirt steak

Roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary and fennel

Polenta and caramelized onions

WEEK 4: FISH

Nothing fishy here; just a couple of hours of learning how to cook fish with confidence!

Pecan-crusted salmon with apple slaw

Grilled albacore with Greek orzo salad

Fish tacos with cilantro sauce