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Discover the art of cooking with basic cooking classes in NYC. Learn essential culinary skills, master fundamental recipes, and gain the confidence to create delicious meals from scratch.

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It’s Still Summer!

Truffle Lab NYC @ 10 West End Ave, New York, NY

Autumn is still far away and we should keep enjoying this warm weather with an immersive cooking class. You will experience an evening dedicated to showcase the end of summer truffle season with special recipes paired with refreshing wines. (Dishes paired with incredible wines with recipes included for home)

(6) All levels 15 and older
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$120
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Autumn Dinner Truffle Experience

Truffle Lab NYC @ 10 West End Ave, New York, NY

There is no better way to welcome and discover the beauty of Autumn than with a dedicated cooking class. This fantastic season, made of wood scents, warm colors and family atmosphere will be replicated in seasonal dishes with mushrooms and truffles paired with the perfect wine selection. (Dishes paired with incredible wines with recipes included for home).

(6) All levels 15 and older
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$130
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Masters of Social Gastronomy: The Secrets of FAKE MEAT!

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Each month, the Masters of Social Gastronomy take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. Up this month: MEAT ANALOGS! Sarah Lohman will give you a run-down of vegetarianism in the west. From Benjamin Franklin’s ”Tow-fu” to Dr. Kellogg’s commercial “Protose,” we’ll explore just how long we’ve been eating things that masquerade as meat. Soma will be taking charge of all your favorite...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Cooking For Busy People

Culinary Training Institute @ 460 W 34th St, New York, NY

Imagine having all your meals already planned and easily executed for the entire week? Come learn how to simply your life and enjoy your weekly meals without the fuss.

(37) All levels 18 and older
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Thanksgiving Feast

Culinary Training Institute @ 460 W 34th St, New York, NY

Learn how to execute a delicious Thanksgiving meal that will leave your family and friends wanting to come back every holiday!  

(37) All levels 18 - 18 years old
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New Year's Eve Cocktails and Canapés

Teaching Table @ Virtual Cooking Class, New York, NY

We have the perfect antidote for a New Year’s Eve in this year, a virtual cocktail and canapé making party. Gather with friends new and old and prepare some finger foods that you can enjoy for a tasty cocktail hour or prep for later in your wild evening (of zoom gatherings, board games and netflix)! Our menu will include: Cranberry Chai KISS 2020 GOODBYE Fix Snow Dusted Orchard Apple Cider Cocktail Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms Ginger and Soy...

(42) All levels 13 and older
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Fermentation 101: Make Your Own Delicious Foods

Just Food @ 95 E Houston St, New York, NY

On the Menu: Kimchi Hot Pot Carrot Cake Muffins (with Fermented Carrots) Avocado & Spicy Kraut Dip with Sourdough Toasts Whether you're an avid farmers' market shopper or you belong to your neighborhood CSA, Culinary Bootcamp is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your cooking skills before the growing season begins. Join us this Spring to learn to make the most of your CSA share or market purchases!

(9) Beginner 18 and older
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Gluten Free Baking

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

Gluten-free grocery products have risen nearly 20% in the last two years, often at a premium cost to shoppers. 

(735) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Gateways - Tasting Kitchen on Governors Island

West Harlem Art Fund @ Building 10B, , New York, NY

Guests will enjoy small plates dishes and specialty teas and juices that compliment the art exhibition TRACES in Nolan Park on Governors Island. Led by WESLEY BEEKS, guests will learn about the spices from South Asia, engage in a lively conversation with the chef and engage the site-specific installation by Japanese American artist Tomo Mori. The exhibition TRACES explores human migration to the Americas. As people continued spreading across Eurasia,...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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Creative Thanksgiving Leftovers

Teaching Table @ Virtual Cooking Class, New York, NY

Most Americans are familiar with the post-Thanksgiving mash up of sliced turkey, potatoes, and cranberry sauce stuffed between two slices of gravy soaked bread. But, have you explored other more creative ways to re-purpose your Thanksgiving leftovers? This virtual hands-on class will have you digging your Thanksgiving leftovers out of the fridge and transforming them into dishes you can enjoy all week or even freeze for a snowy day. We’ll brainstorm...

(42) All levels 6 and older
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Nepali Cooking with Rachana: Immersion Workshop (Vegetarian)

The League of Kitchens

Embark on a flavorful journey into Nepali cuisine in the heart of Hillsdale, New Jersey. Join Rachana in her inviting home, where the aroma of toasted spices and the vibrant colors of Nepali accents set the scene for an immersive culinary experience. Discover the fusion of Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan influences as Rachana shares her expertise with warmth and candor, transforming you into a skilled vegetarian chef.

(76) All levels 11 and older
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$195
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Mexican: Flavors of the Yucatan

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

You don't have to go on a yoga retreat in Tulum to taste these traditional flavors of the Yucatan. Cook your way through the rich culinary heritage of the Yucatan! Learn to use ingredients of the region such as tangy oranges, habanero peppers, and pumpkin seeds to prepare traditional dishes steeped in Mayan history. This class will feature 1 meat dish and 3 vegetarian sides.

(735) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Eat Your Veggies

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

Let's make your daily recommend serving of vegetables indulgent, exciting and down right tasty. We want to help change the minds of omnivores everywhere by putting seasonal veggies at the center of the dinner plate.  This completely vegetarian menu is inspired by the brilliant produce-forward work of Yotam Ottolenghi.

(735) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Spring Seasonal

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 100 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY

Gear up for spring with a produce-forward menu that celebrates the best of the season. Menu: TBA

(735) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Sunday Dinner

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to prepare delicious Sunday Suppers to impress the entire family!  Look forward to learning some general knife and seasoning skills in this very hands-on class. Dinner will be served family-style. 

(735) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Brunch at Home

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

Ever wanted to host your own brunch? Come to the Brooklyn Kitchen and we'll teach how to get the perfect poached egg, silky hollandaise, the sweetest lil dutch baby, a savory potato hash, and even how to put together your own mimosa and bloody mary bar.  In this class you will learn: ​ Poaching  Hollandaise (it's a mother sauce!)  Dutch baby pancake  Potato Hash  Mimosa & Bloody

(735) All levels 21 and older
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$100
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Plant Based

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 274 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class you'll get nutty with nut Milks and Cheeses, making great and simple dairy alternatives at home has never been so easy. You'll also learn amazing Tofu, and Tempeh, tips & tricks for creating a filling, flavorful meatless entree. Don't forget dessert, where egg replacement and alternatives will be covered.  This is the perfect class to take if you're just learning your new plant diet, or perhaps have a friend or loved one taking...

(735) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Just Food How to Start a CSA Workshop

Just Food @ 114 W 47 St, New York, NY

Over the course of twenty years, Just Food has developed trainings and resources for individuals to develop projects that address food inequities in their communities and redefine how a food system by and for communities can operate.  CSAs have been a core model Just Food uses to connect city-based communities with small-scale rural farmers. Come learn how to get a CSA started and make the connection for your community.   Note: We ask...

(9) All levels 18 and older
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Free
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Nepali Cooking w/ Rachana: Immersion Workshop #2

The League of Kitchens

Rachana’s bright and open home is a peaceful respite from the intense bustle of Flushing’s main street a few blocks away. The wafting aroma of toasted spices and the colorful Nepali accents throughout Rachana’s apartment will immediately envelop you in a warmth that will only become more pronounced as you get to know her.  Rachana is sweet and patient, but don’t let her quiet demeanor fool you--she’s sharp, sassy, and tells it like...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$175
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Uzbek Cooking w/ Damira: Immersion Workshop #1

The League of Kitchens @ Detailed directions, Brooklyn, NY

Damira hails from Samarkand, the crossroads of East and West, and a city whose inhabitants are known for their warm and generous hospitality.  You’ll appreciate this reputation as soon as Damira welcomes you into her home with a hot cup of green tea and an assortment of homemade traditional snacks, which could include pastries filled with meat and vegetables, freshly baked cinnamon or lemon cakes, and dried fruit from Uzbekistan.  For...

(76) All levels 11 and older
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$195
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