Chef Linda brings a long and varied list of experiences to the table, from teaching to penning a book on food history. She has extensive experience in cooking instruction with adults and children, and enjoys showing others how to recreate traditional dishes for those with food allergies or special diets. Chef Linda brings great flavors, accessible techniques and interesting stories together for delightful culinary experiences.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Explore the bold and comforting flavors of Southwestern cooking with Chef Linda.
In this hands-on cooking class, you'll practice a range of culinary techniques that will enhance your skills in the kitchen with Chef Linda as your expert guide.
After preparing your street corn elote antojito, or starter, Chef Linda will show you how to stuff and coat chile rellenos and layer flavor in a rich pipian sauce. Then, highlight Southwestern ingredients with traditional beans a la olla with onions, tomatoes and cumin, and finish with a classic dessert: Buñuelos topped with cinnamon and served with a Mexican chocolate sundae.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Antojito
With elote and tortilla chips
Romaine Salad With Pepita Caesar Dressing
With cilantro and cotija cheese
Santa Fe-Style Chile Rellenos and Pipian Rojo
With cornmeal, cheese, tomatoes, onion and spices
Beans a la Olla
With onions, tomatoes, chile and cumin
Buñuelos and Mexican Chocolate Sundae
With ice cream, tortillas and cinnamon
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
About This Experience
Guests
2 to 6 people. If chef travels, the max will be 10 guests
Chef Linda brings a long and varied list of experiences to the table, from teaching to penning a book on food history. She has extensive experience in cooking instruction with adults and children, and enjoys showing others how to recreate traditional dishes for those with food allergies or special diets. Chef Linda brings great flavors, accessible techniques and interesting stories together for delightful culinary experiences.
My wife and I gave ourselves a cooking class as a Christmas present: Flavors of the Southwest with Chef Linda of Sage Culinary - an independent contractor for Cozymeal. We learned to cook Antojito, made Pepita Caesar Dressing, had a blast making Santa Fe-Style Chile Rellenos and Pipian Rojo with Beans a la Olla, and for dessert Buñuelos and a Mexican Chocolate Sundae. We learned a lot about the food’s history (Linda is a food anthropologist!) as well as cooking techniques, prepping and roasting our own poblano chiles. I now can proudly say I know how to properly hold and use a chef’s knife. Linda was a great teacher! Great night of fun, learning, and delicious food!
Sally W.
I learned I was cracking eggs incorrectly and how to properly chop an onion so my eyes don't water. I had never prepared Mexican corn dip or chilies rellenos before and it was delicious.
Bethany W.
Wonderful cooking class! Chef Linda was very knowledgeable, patient, and a great cook. We learned a ton!
Barbara Penzner .
We had so much fun, learned a lot about prepping and cooking and about the origins of the food, and best of all, enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had (and certainly the best we've had a hand in preparing).
Best of all, a week later we tried to do it in our own, and using four of the recipes, made a delicious meal all by ourselves.
Brian R.
Chef Linda, the experience, and the meal were all outstanding. Linda shared with us a wealth of experience with food and culture, adding shopping tips, lots of cooking technique instruction, chemistry, and how to make things taste good - really good. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed a truly delicious meal, that we helped create. 5 stars plus.
Peter A.
The class went beyond our expectations. Linda is a wealth of knowledge when is come to food, cooking and "food archaeology". She was happy to share her love of food and cooking with us. I am looking forward to taking additional classes with Linda.
Anna A.
We had a great time and learned a lot about southwestern food. Thanks again Linda!
Christine D.
Chef Linda was terrific - a great teacher, knowledgeable about many aspects of food and cooking. We learned a ton and had a wonderful time. And the food was delicious!
Amanda S.
We had a great time with Chef Linda. We learned so many new cooking tricks and techniques! The food was also amazing!
illona r.
Informative, interesting and educational. . .we thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class experience with Chef Linda. She has a flare for understanding how to combine unusual flavors to create a masterpiece for the tastebuds.
Mary Ann E.
Wonderful insights into Southwest cooking and flavors. Wow, everything we made was a flavor bomb. Chef Linda has very tasty recipes and great tips for preping ingredients. I learned a lot and the meal was absolutely delicious! She is a skill chef and food educator. Would love to do more classes with her.
Deb B.
Fabulous meal and food factoids. A wealth of information and super tasty!
Janet N.
We had a wonderful evening with Chef Linda! We learned a lot, gained some very practical and useful skills and the food was outstanding! Five stars all around!
Barbara Rosa .
A fun experience learning about the food used in the class as well as cooking, knife and seasoning techniques. Highly recommend it.
Bill S.
This was more than just cooking food. Linda spent considerable time sharing her vast knowledge and use of the different ingredients that went into our meal. She also gave us tips and showed us ways that will make us better cooks no matter what we might be cooking. A superb evening! Thanks Linda.
Kathleen B.
Linda is great! We had a lesson in chiles- fresh and dried- before we got cooking. She kept us engaged and on track. We learned about the effect of salt on flavors… and those flavors were delicious!!
Fern W.
Chef Linda was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and communicative! She taught us so many aspects of food and cooking in this class.
Sally Plumb .
Chef Linda’s knowledge, experience, patience, and understanding were amazing and much appreciated—and the dinner we created was fantastic. I especially enjoyed learning about the “why†behind the “what,†which will provide context to future culinary creations and choices.
Allie L.
We had a delicious meal and a wonderful time, and learned a lot about chiles!
Susan H.
Beyond excellent! Linda was wonderful in her food knowledge of history, techniques, and flavoring. The experience was relaxed, engaging, and enjoyable. Even those in our group who had no interest in food and cooking willingly participated. Curiosities and questions were answered. Linda maintained composure as we really made a kitchen mess….but it was well worth it. Thank you Linda!
Nicholas McCullough .
Linda was an amazing host, chef, and instructor! Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and the tips and tricks that she showed to us were all so impressive and the entire evening was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much!
George B.
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