If you always wanted to try making sushi, this is for you! Get step-by-step instruction to learn basic techniques for making a variety of rolls and small dishes that you would find at your favorite sushi counter. You'll dive into the importance of sourcing, preparation, and how to achieve "washoku," traditional Japanese culinary culture, in […]

Discover all the secrets of restaurant quality Ramen Noodle Soup. Learn a great shortcut to a rich, flavorful broth made in 1 hour. Master the art of handmade ramen noodles. Fill your bowl with tender Pork Belly Chashu, marinated soft-boiled eggs, handmade tender noodles, vegetables and spicy chili oil. Go home confident that you can recreate this delicious and […]

Join us for an evening dedicated to the perfect latke. Learn step-by-step how to make crispy, golden potato latkes seasoned with onion and topped with an endless variety of accompaniments. Then go beyond the classic — fry up Sweet Potato Latkes, Zucchini Parmesan Latkes, and Beet Latkes topped with feta and dill. Round out the […]

Mix, bake and decorate a sampling of holiday cookies from traditional American to international favorites. Guided by Chef Dave, you will move through an eclectic selection of candidates for your cookie swap that ranges from Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles to Italian Hazelnut Baci di Dama. Other recipes for the class to make and taste: Meyer Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Dubai Chocolate Brownies, Perfect Coconut Macaroons, White Chocolate Gingerbread Biscotti and of […]

Learn the secrets of perfecting a traditional holiday showstopper. Channel your inner pastry chef by creating a light and flexible chocolate chiffon cake wrapped in a perfect spiral around a mocha mousse filling, covered in buttercream, and decorated with meringue mushrooms. Get into the spirit of the season and start your holiday baking by learning […]

Enjoy the authentic experience of crafting one of the most sought-after foods in Mexican cuisine -- tamales! A hallmark of the holiday season, tamales are a special treat with a balance of bright and earthy flavors. Chef Luis Realpozo will share the culinary lineage of masa and nixtamal, then lead you to prepare dough and […]

Join us for an evening with Marin Chef Mark Bjerke to celebrate big hearty salads for dinner, a perfect way to reset after holiday indulgence! Learn the ins and outs of putting together greens, grains, legumes and bold flavors. Chef Mark will guide you through creating several tasty and interesting components to add to salads or […]

Prepare to fill your house with the incredible aroma of a plump chicken roasting in the oven.  With some strategic meal-planning, make that the starting point for a week of easy meals. Chef Matt Shapiro will guide you on how to truss your chicken, get it in the oven and make the most of every part. You […]

Prepare to throw an unforgettable game day get-together with upscale appetizers and wine pairings. With expert guidance, you will learn to make treats that keep service casual but elevate your halftime menu to the highlight reel. Chef Andy Wild, your instructor, brings years of Wine Country experience to help refine your skills for mixing and […]

Shake up your week with an evening of cocktail history, distilled spirits sponsored by Alamere Spirits, and savory bites. Join Jeff Burkhart, one of Marin's most celebrated bartenders and mixologists, for an evening dedicated to Vodka and Gin.  Mix and taste some classic and contemporary creations that bring out the best of two dramatically different […]