All small group classes are open to a maximum of 12 students per class and fill up quickly so if you see one you like, sign up for it today!
Unlike those big, impersonal New York City cooking classes, my hands-on classes are intentionally kept small so that everyone has a chance to participate in the making of all the dishes. Classes are hosted in a relaxed, "dinner party" style, which means we'll all work together under my instruction to cook a complete menu that we will then sit down and enjoy together. Sign up with friends, bring a date, or come on your own ready to meet other fun food lovers. Unless otherwise indicated, classes will feature complimentary wine and/or cocktail pairings with non-alcoholic options available, so come ready to learn, cook, mingle, eat, sip, and enjoy!
Interested in a more private or custom dining experience? Private cooking parties, wine pairing dinners, corporate or student events, and one-on-one cooking classes are also available on a variety of topics both in-home or in one of our elegant professional kitchen facilities. Contact us for more details.
Current Open NYC Cooking Classes-- Winter 2012
(Scroll down or click on class title to view detailed class descriptions and reserve your seat)
Monday, February 6 (7PM)
Light & Delicious: Healthy Weeknight Cooking
Cost: $125 per person
Sunday, February 12 (7PM)
Couples Cooking Class: Spice & Chocolate [NYC Valentine's Day Cooking Class]
Cost: $250 per couple (a complimentary champagne cocktail, wine, and Valentine's Day goodie bags will be provided to each couple attending this class)
Saturday, February 25 (7PM)
Busy Weeknight Dinners II
Cost: $125 per person
Saturday, March 10 (9:30AM-3:30PM)
Cook Once; Feast All Week (one-day workshop)
Cost: $145 per person
Saturday, March 24 (7PM)
Beginner's Basics: Easy Dishes for Novice Home Cooks
Cost: $125 per person
PLUS: Save the Date! Chic & Easy Entertaining: Cinco de Mayo on May 5, 2012
(Email us to get on the waiting list!)
To register, use the PayPal links below, or please email alejandra@alwaysorderdessert.com with your choice of class and number of seats desired. (Maximum of 12). To register via phone, please call us at (347) 735-6785. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Light & Delicious: Healthy Weeknight Cooking
Monday, February 6, 7 to 10:30PM
Looking to lose weight or simply get healthier? This NYC healthy cooking class will help you start the new year off on the right foot! Learn to prepare an array of delicious, healthy dishes that are as easy on your waist as they are to prepare. We'll go over healthy cooking techniques, and discuss the health and weight-loss benefits of ingredients you can find right in your grocery store! I'll also share some professional tips and ideas you can take home to lighten up some of your favorite dishes. With an emphasis on real food and fresh, seasonal ingredients, you'll learn valuable recipes and ideas that will carry you throughout the year, making it possible to finally stick to those New Year's resolutions.
In this class we'll make:
Sauteed Kale with Cranberries, Almonds, and Caramelized Shallots
Golden Herbed Quinoa with Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits
15-Minute Herb Pesto Salmon
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Smokey Garlic Yogurt Swirl
Roasted Chipotle Eggplant Spears
Crunchy Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
Maple Roasted Pears with Cinnamon Yogurt
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Location: City Cookhouse, 1325 Fifth Avenue at 111th Street.
Cost: $125 per person. Full payment required in advance. Click below to add to cart and you will be directed to a secure page to complete payment via PayPal. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Prefer to pay with cash or check? Have a question about the class or problems with registering? Feel free to email us and we'll get you all sorted!
Couple's Cooking Class: Chocolate & Spice (A Valentine's Day Event)
Sunday, February 12, 7 to 10:30PM
Spice things up this Valentine's Day! Forget the crowded NYC restaurants and tired prix fixe menus. Surprise your sweetheart with this Valentine's Day couple's cooking class featuring a menu of decadent recipes you'll both enjoy. You'll arrive at our elegant and intimate professional kitchen space and be welcomed with a complimentary champagne cocktails. It's a holiday, so this class is designed to be fun, relaxing, playful--perfect for couples of all skill levels. We'll play music and sip wine while preparing the meal. When it's ready, we'll sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labor. At the end of the night, you and your sweetie will be sent home with a take-home recipe booklet so you can recreate all the dishes we made in class, and a special Valentine's Day goodie bag featuring a few additional treats for you both to enjoy at home.
In this class we'll make:
Classic Champagne Cocktails with Burnt Orange Garnish
Black Pepper and Parmesan Cheese Straws
Handmade Chestnut Cocoa Gnocchi in a Brown Butter, Rosemary and Sage Sauce
Pan-Seared Wild Local Striped Sea Bass Fillet with Spicy Spanish Romesco Cream
Roasted Asparagus with Chile-spiked Aioli
Braised Winter Greens
Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Chocolate Balsamic Strawberries
(Each couple will also take home a Valentine's Day goodie bag featuring additional treats to enjoy at home.)
Location: City Cookhouse, 1325 Fifth Avenue at 111th Street.
Cost: $250 per couple. Full payment required in advance. Click below to add to cart and you will be directed to a secure page to complete payment via PayPal. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Prefer to pay with cash or check? Have a question about the class or problems with registering? Feel free to email us and we'll get you all sorted!
Busy Weeknight Dinners II
Saturday, February 25, 7 to 10:30PM
Our most popular class! Learn a selection of deceptively easy recipes that can be prepared quickly and with little fuss on those busy weeknight evenings. You'll learn pro tips for prepping and managing your ingredients to make cooking (and clean-up!) a snap. Throughout the class we'll also discus variations on the recipes so you can customize them to your tastes and favorite ingredients! (Note: This class will features different recipes from the January 21 class so feel free to sign up for both! Discounted rate available, so please email us for more details!)
In this class we'll make:
Quick Fish Tacos with Cumin Yogurt Sauce & Red Cabbage Slaw
Baked Chicken Breasts--3 Ways (Italian, Latin, Asian)
Herbed Quinoa
Kale, Spinach, and Cranberry Salad
DIY Handshake Vinaigrette
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
15-Minute Molten Lava Cakes
Location: City Cookhouse, 1325 Fifth Avenue at 111th Street.
Cost: $125 per person. Full payment required in advance. Click below to add to cart and you will be directed to a secure page to complete payment via PayPal. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Prefer to pay with cash or check? Have a question about the class or problems with registering? Feel free to email us and we'll get you all sorted!
Cook Once: Feast All Week! (A One-Day Cooking Workshop)
Saturday, March 10, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
This one-day workshop will change your cooking life! Learn how to prepare a week's worth of healthy and delicious dinners (plus a few quick grab-and-go lunch and breakfasts...and dessert!) in just a few hours of weekly cooking. You'll learn a selection of basic recipes, along with easy variations and "remix" suggestions that will help you turn those recipes into delicious dinners throughout the week, no matter how late you get home from work! You'll go home with a booklet of the recipes you learned in class, along with storage-and-reheating instructions so you can enjoy an incredible home-cooked dinner every single night of the workweek.
In this class we'll make:
Kale, Chorizo, and Black Bean Soup
Mini Meatloaves
Oven-Braised Lemon and Roasted Garlic Chicken Breasts
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Spicy Beef Burritos
Golden Herbed Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit & Nuts
DIY Handshake Vinaigrette 3-Ways
Chewy Cranberry Nut Granola Bars
Espresso Chocolate Pots de Creme
Location: City Cookhouse, 1325 Fifth Avenue at 111th Street.
Cost: $145 per person. Full payment required in advance. Click below to add to cart and you will be directed to a secure page to complete payment via PayPal. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Prefer to pay with cash or check? Have a question about the class or problems with registering? Feel free to email us and we'll get you all sorted!
Beginner's Basics: Easy Dishes for Novice Home Cooks
Saturday, March 24, 7 to 10:30PM
This beginner's cooking class is especially designed for NYC folks who are just starting to cook at home! Learn to cook a selection of easy dishes suitable for a variety of occasions--from weeknight dinners to entertaining. Each dish will highlight a basic cooking technique, and will include ideas and variations so you can repeat the dish at home in a multitude of different ways. This class is very hands-on and intentionally kept small so as to provide maximum one-on-one time with the instructor. We'll go over cooking terms, discuss ways of prepping and storing ingredients, and all students will be sent home with take-home recipe booklet of all the dishes we prepare in class.
In this class we'll make:
Basic Homemade Marinara Sauce (with 2 variations)
Lemon & Herb Roast Chicken
Pan-Seared Tilapia
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Basic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (with 3 variations)
Spinach Apple Salad with Dried Fruit & Nuts
Homemade Hummus (with 2 variations)
Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
Location: City Cookhouse, 1325 Fifth Avenue at 111th Street.
Cost: $125 per person. Full payment required in advance. Click below to add to cart and you will be directed to a secure page to complete payment via PayPal. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Prefer to pay with cash or check? Have a question about the class or problems with registering? Feel free to email us and we'll get you all sorted!
FAQ
Cancellation policy: All tickets are nonrefundable, but they are transferable, meaning you can send someone in your place if you can't attend; no need to notify me in advance. A course voucher for the full cost of your ticket can be issued if notified via e-mail of cancellation prior to 48 hours before class. Cancellations received less than 48 hours are not eligible for refund or voucher credit. Course vouchers can be used toward any other class within 1 year of issue. To schedule a class with a voucher, please e-mail me directly indicating the class you'd like to take. Class space subject to availability.
Attire: There is no dress code, but we do suggest dressing in cool, comfortable clothes appropriate for cooking. Skirts, dresses, and shorts are fine. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes such are strongly recommended as you will be moving and on your feet for much of the class. Flip-flops and heels are discouraged. Please bring something with which to tie back long hair. I will be providing aprons and towels, but remember that spills and splatters are always a possibility. Long flowing sleeves and scarves are discouraged as they can catch flame or fall into the food. (No puffy pirate shirts!)
Class Policies: Classes open to all students, male and female. Students under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Some classes (especially couples cooking classes) are restricted to adults--please contact us first to confirm if you would like to sign up with your child. No alcohol will be served to students younger than 21. Menus listed on this page are tentative menus; some dishes or ingredients may change due to market availability. It is the responsibility of the student to inform teacher of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Please note that we cannot accommodate all dietary restrictions so please review menus and email us with any questions prior to registering. The kitchen spaces are shared-space kitchens so we cannot guarantee that the facilities are peanut or gluten-free. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a class due to instructor illness, low enrollment, inclement weather, or other extenuating circumstances. In rare event of a class cancellation by the instructor, a choice of full refund or credit towards a rescheduled class will be offered.
