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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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How to Find Delicious Food Around The World

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Some people travel for culture, some for adventure, others for great shopping or just chilling on the beach. And then there are those who go for the food. Learn what it takes to really taste a country’s cuisine from Rob Rosenthal, an expert in culinary tourism who has eaten at over 3,000 restaurants on six continents. He is a classically trained cookbook author who writes and reports on culinary tourism for Food & Wine, Huffington Post,...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Mother's Day: Let's Brunch (BYOB)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Surprise your mother with a special treat this Mother's Day! Join us as we relax the best way we know how, with a homemade brunch! We’ll put a fresh spin on brunch staples as we whip up some mouth-watering recipes. No brunch is complete without bottomless mimosas—you bring the bubbly, we'll bring the OJ! Come hungry and ready to celebrate the weekend in culinary style! Delicious Menu: Poached Eggs Florentine Cheddar Cheese Biscuits Sweet...

(2200) All levels 18 and older
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$180
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Farm to Fork (BYOB)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join us to learn the secrets of using fresh produce to create dishes that burst with flavor and melt in your mouth. Learn where to get the freshest local ingredients and how to prepare them to be the star of the show. Grab your friends and get ready to be impressed with this classic menu that is simply perfection! Delicious Menu: ​Fresh Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Classic Ratatouille Tart Mixed Berry Galettes with Chantilly Cream...

(2200) All levels 18 and older
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$180
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Halloween Cupcake Party (Ages 6+)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join our family cooking class for a deliciously spooky adventure. Participants will create scrumptious cupcakes with a twist. With fresh ingredients, fun decorations, and a friendly culinary crew, this is a recipe for unforgettable memories.

(2200) All levels 6 - 17 years old
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$170
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Pumpkin Ravioli Cooking For Two People(BYOB)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Grab a date or friends and come ready for a good time! Learn new techniques and experience delicious flavors as you create and enjoy a multi-course menu from scratch in our adult cooking classes. No prior cooking experience needed. Delicious Menu: Pumpkin Ravioli,  Brown Butter Sage Sauce,  Autumn Salad,  Baked Apples w/ Spiced Whipped Cream What to Expect 2 hour class Great for dates, friends & family Easy, relaxed...

(2200) All levels 18 and older
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$195
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St. Paddy's Day: Cooking w/ Beer (BYOB)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Enhance the flavor of your favorite foods with a wide array of brews. Join us for a delicious menu of comfort foods, both savory and sweet, paired perfectly with beer. Get ready to cook and taste in this unique culinary experience.

(2200) All levels 21 and older
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$195
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Korean Picnic for Spring

Banchan Story @ 306 W 51st St, New York, NY

Let's greet springtime in New York, Korean style! Come join us to make some of the most poular Korean picnic dishes for your spring picnic in the coming months. These flavorful, colorful Korean picnic dishes are also all-time favorites in Korean lunch boxes that are easy to transport.   On the menu: Kimbap 김밥 - Rice rolls with assorted fillings (frank sausages, colorful vegetables, etc.) wrapped in seaweed Jumeokbap 주먹밥 - Mini rice...

(12) All levels 18 and older
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Hearty Winter Italian

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Come in and warm up with Osso Buco! The perfect food for a cold winter day. We will prepare a classic Italian meal and then sit down together, break bread and enjoy! The meal will be complimented with local wine and beer. Menu: Arugula & Gorgonzola Salad Osso Buco (Slow-Cooked Veal Shank) Saffron Risotto Tiramisu Shinn Estate Sauvignon Blanc Wolffer Estate Classic Red Kelso IPA Montauk Driftwood Ale

(409) All levels 21 and older
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$115
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A Special Father’s Day Class for Dads Who Love to Cook

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

For some, it's being taken out to eat but for others, it's being taken out to eat and cook!  For the dads who enjoy the kitchen, we'll make:  Garlic Shrimp,  Braised Short Ribs with Red Onion Mermelade,  Roasted Asparaus,  Garlic Mashed Potatoes and  Strawberry Shortcake.  All Abigail's Kitchen cooking classes are complimented with local beer and wine.

(409) All levels 21 and older
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$135
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Bastille Day: An Evening in Provence

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

It's an evening in the land of sunflowers and lavender. We’ll make: Olive Tapenade Toasts Fish Cooked in a Salt Crust French Lentils Ratatouille and Crêpes with Honey Lavender Ice Cream for dessert Oh, and plenty of Rosé to wash it all down.

(409) All levels 21 and older
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$125
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L'estate Romana!

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Get whisked away to a summer night in a Roman piazza, as Chef Dana Klitzberg of Blu Aubergine Roma & NYC recreates one of her famous feasts featuring la cucina romana autentica - Authentic Roman Cuisine - paired with Italian wine varietals and accompanied by the music, sights, and sounds of the Eternal City. Class Price is per Person

(409) All levels All ages
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$125
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Ukrainian Varenyky (Pierogi) Workshop

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Join us for a fun and communal evening of making traditional Ukrainian varenyky. Known better Stateside by their Polish moniker "pierogi", varenyky are delicious handmade dumplings that can be made with a variety of fillings - a comfort food loved by all! Alex Shytsman - food blogger, cookbook author, and native Ukrainian - will teach you how to make the dough, prepare different savory fillings, and shape the dumplings. The class will culminate...

(409) All levels 21 and older
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$132.13
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Elegant Vegan Entertaining

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Gone are the days when every celebratory meal had to revolve around a giant platter of meat. In this class with blogger and cookbook author Alex Shytsman, you will learn to make indulgent plant-based recipes perfect for festive occasions with friends and family.  We'll make:  Cashew "ricotta" crostini with balsamic onions;  polenta squares with tempeh ragù and shiitake "bacon";  Creamy kale Caesar with homemade croutons; ...

(409) All levels 16 and older
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$132.13
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Passover Primer

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Whether you're tasked with this year's cooking duties or just want to learn the basics, we'll make a delicious Passover meal.  Chef Roger Sitrin will lead the class is making:  Matzoh Ball Soup Brisket Potato Pancakes Asparagus Flourless Chocolate Cake Pâte de Fruits.  Local beer and wine is served with every class. Important: Class Price is per Person

(409) All levels 21 and older
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$132.91
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Spaghetti with Carbonara Sauce

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 114 W 40th St, New York, NY

Carbonara sauce is the most known Italian dish in America. This dish was created in Italy during the war world II. American Army introduced the bacon and eggs for breakfast and Italian women started cooking the same ingredients to make this pasta. In this hands-on class, guests will make their own Spaghetti with Carbonara sauces. Ingredients used in this class include raw eggs, pancetta, butter, Pecorino cheese, Parmigiana cheese and pepper.

(1752) All levels 21 and older
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Alba, White Truffle, Piedmont

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

Second important region of Italy and homeland for White truffles: Piedmont! Explore Alba and the precious territories where the king of truffles comes from, for an unforgettable experience through the flavors of Italy. Sit and enjoy in our test kitchen with our chef, watch how to prepare a 4 course meal and pair truffles in different dishes, a unique experience to learn more, taste and be involved in the truffle world and the land where they come...

(6) All levels 15 and older
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$150
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Greek Gyro Party

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 1033 6th Ave, New York, NY

Gyro like a pro. Learn how to make real Greek chicken gyro from scratch. You will season your fresh chicken with a Greek secret spice blend and then cook the chicken until tender and juicy.  You will also make some fresh pita bread from scratch and the iconic white sauce; tzatziki dip. There will be an array of other healthy condiments for your gyro including lettuce, tomatoes and feta cheese. Join us and get your gyro on. Please Note: We...

(1752) All levels 21 and older
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Armenian String Cheese

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 1717 Broadway, New York, NY

Learn how to make Armenian string cheese! If you haven’t seen it on the shelves at Whole Foods or if you are not friends with any Armenians, you’re in for a real treat!  Roll up your sleeves and grab your cheese. During this class, we will be pulling, stretching, and knotting of melted cheese. Have you ever heard of such a thing? Are you ready for the challenge and an evening of wine and cheese? Join us as we tackle the art of Armenian...

(1752) All levels 21 and older
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Polish

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 88 Essex St, New York, NY

Techniques shopping, selecting and storing ingredients planning, prep and timing safe kitchen practices seasoning, finishing, and plating, stewing, dough, pastry,  Menu  All menus will vary based on seasonality, ingredient availability, or chef's fancy Pierogies- Sauerkraut (to make & take home)- technically German but part of a polish stew Bigos (Sauerkraut hunter stew) Makowiec (Poppy seed roll) Allergen Warning This...

(737) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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How to Host a Dinner Party

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 88 Essex St, New York, NY

The holidays are upon us & hosting doesn't have to be stressful. We'll set you up for ultimate guide to creating the party that people will keep coming back to! Techniques shopping, selecting and storing ingredients planning, prep and timing safe kitchen practices seasoning, finishing, and plating All the food stuff plus the music, the guest list, the drinks, the atmosphere & Vibes Menu  All menus will vary based on seasonality,...

(737) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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