In-Person Cooking Class

Layer Cakes

Part of the Learn to Bake (Tuesdays)—Winter 2025 Series

What better finale for our Learn to Bake series than a good old-fashioned layer cake? Learn to mix, bake, fill, and frost for all of life’s special occasions.

Tue Feb 11 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class

Medovyk: Ukrainian Honey Cake (Make and Take)

Join Anna Voloshyna, chef and author of BUDMO!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen to make Medovyk (Ukrainian Honey Cake). This spectacular dessert will wow you and those who are lucky enough to share it with you!

Wed Feb 12 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Comfort—Braises & Beans

Part of the Learn to Cook (Thursdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Winter months call for heartwarming dishes to nourish us through the new season. Learn to make comforting braises, hearty bean dishes, and satisfying main-course salads.

Thu Feb 13 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class

Italian Valentine: Passion Red Menu

Celebrate Valentine’s day the Italian way, with Viola’s Passion Red Menu. We’ll cook up a meal worthy of this celebration of love. (Singletons welcome, btw!)

Fri Feb 14 | 6P
Online Cooking Class

Gluten Free Sourdough Bread (2-Session Workshop)

Excellent homemade gluten free sourdough bread baking is within your reach! Instructor Camila Loew will guide you through every step of the process she uses to make bread in her own kitchen.

2-SESSION WORKSHOP STARTING
Sat Feb 15 | 9:30A PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Comfort—Braises & Beans

Part of the Learn to Cook (Saturdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Winter months call for heartwarming dishes to nourish us through the new season. Learn to make comforting braises, hearty bean dishes, and satisfying main-course salads.

Sat Feb 15 | 11A
In-Person Cooking Class

Knife Skills Basics

Civic Kitchen co-founder Jen Nurse will teach you to use, choose and care for kitchen knives. We’ll practice assorted cutting techniques for more efficient, more enjoyable home cooking.

Tue Feb 18 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class

Breakfast All Day—All About Eggs

Part of the Learn to Cook (Thursdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Learning to cook with the versatile egg leads to countless tempting meals. Join us as we poach, fry, boil, bake, soufflé, and scramble our way to egg expertise.

Thu Feb 20 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class

Chili Crab (& Friends)

Linda Tay Esposito leads a rollicking crab fest featuring chili crab, black pepper crab and a golden crab surprise, all showcasing fresh, local Dungeness crab!

Fri Feb 21 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class

Breakfast All Day—All About Eggs

Part of the Learn to Cook (Saturdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Learning to cook with the versatile egg leads to countless tempting meals. Join us as we poach, fry, boil, bake, soufflé, and scramble our way to egg expertise.

Sat Feb 22 | 11A
In-Person Cooking Class

Simpler-than-Sourdough Artisan Bread

Join Rosemary Mark to make homemade artisan breads using the yeast water method—no commercial yeast, no sourdough starter...no fuss!

Sun Feb 23 | 10A PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Learn to Bake More (Tuesdays)—Winter 2025

Boost your baking prowess with instructor Jeremy Jarman in this 4-session course, the more advanced sequel to our Learn to Bake series.

4 CLASS SERIES STARTING
Tue Feb 25 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Doughs: Puff Pastry and Brioche

Part of the Learn to Bake More (Tuesdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Further your understanding of the role that butter and other fats play in classic doughs by making puff pastry and brioche from scratch.

Tue Feb 25 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Empanadas of Argentina

Instructor Jackie Apple shares her family recipes for traditional Argentinian empanadas. Roll, fill & fold your way to a fun and casual Friday night supper.

Fri Feb 28 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class

Croissants with Michael Kalanty

Bread expert Michael Kalanty shares the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to make flaky, buttery classic croissants at home.

Sat Mar 01 | 12P
In-Person Cooking Class

Creams: Crème Brûlée and Crémeux

Part of the Learn to Bake More (Tuesdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Time-honored classics like crème brûlée, crémeux and Napoleons feature in this class all about luxurious creamy desserts.

Tue Mar 04 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Learn to Cook—Spring 2025

Build a strong foundation for any culinary challenge thrown your way. Get ready to face the fundamentals—from sautéing to searing to steaming, we’ve got it covered in this six-week course!

6 CLASS SERIES STARTING
Wed Mar 05 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Get Sharp!—Kitchen Confidence

Part of the Learn to Cook—Spring 2025 Series

Transform your home cooking in our Learn to Cook series: we’ll teach you to season food properly, read & follow (or ignore!) recipes, and vastly improve your knife skills.

Wed Mar 05 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Learn to Cook More: Self-Sufficiency—Spring 2025

What’s for dinner? Learn to answer this question with ease, with strategies for stocking your pantry and freezer, make-ahead cooking, and fun weekend projects that yield great low-stress meals all week long.

4 CLASS SERIES STARTING
Sat Mar 08 | 11A PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Pantry Recipes

Part of the Learn to Cook More: Self-Sufficiency—Spring 2025 Series

Learn how to stock your kitchen with store-bought items to up your everyday cooking game with minimal effort.

Sat Mar 08 | 11A PT
Online Cooking Class
All new menu!

Cooking with Tinned Fish

Join Barcelona-based teacher Camila Loew for an exploration of top-quality tinned fish and how to use it to make sublime snacks and meals.

Sun Mar 09 | 10A PT
In-Person Cooking Class
Just added

The Japanese Pantry: Mizutaki (Chicken Nabe)

Chase away the chill with donabe cooking! Chef Greg Dunmore shares recipes and techniques for soul-satisfying meals cooked & shared around a communal table.

Sun Mar 09 | 3P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Air: Macarons

Part of the Learn to Bake More (Tuesdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Chef Jeremy leads a macarons master class, featuring an array of baking techniques and examining the role of air in these delicate delights.

Tue Mar 11 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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From the Sea

Part of the Learn to Cook—Spring 2025 Series

Learn to select seafood and prepare it using a variety of techniques. We will also practice grain and vegetable cookery skills, with plenty of inspiration and recipes to expand your repertoire.

Wed Mar 12 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Date Night: Springtime in San Francisco

If you’re looking for a great date night idea, look no further! Cooking Clare’s March menu together as the first day of spring approaches is a great way to relax, learn & enjoy a spectacular meal. (Singletons welcome, btw.)

Thu Mar 13 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Pi Day Pizza!

Celebrate Pi Day the right way! Dough expert Michael Kalanty will share his techniques and recipes for making truly superb pizza at home.

Fri Mar 14 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
Just added

Multi-Meal Planning

Part of the Learn to Cook More: Self-Sufficiency—Spring 2025 Series

Set yourself up for success by cooking a big batch of something on one day and transforming the leftovers into several creative meals throughout the week.

Sat Mar 15 | 11A PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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St. Patrick’s Lunch (with Beer Pairings)

Step aside, plain old potatoes, corned beef and cabbage! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with Frances’ modern lunch menu from her native Ireland. With beer pairings, naturally.

Sun Mar 16 | 11A PT
Online Class
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Jumpstart Your Cookbook Proposal

Writing a cookbook proposal isn’t easy. Many aspiring authors are overwhelmed by the prospect, and their cherished projects stall. Dianne Jacob, writing coach and award-winning author, will help you jumpstart your proposal with this online 3-session workshop.

3-SESSION WORKSHOP STARTING
Mon Mar 17 | 4P PT
In-Person Cooking Class

Cake: Roulades

Part of the Learn to Bake More (Tuesdays)—Winter 2025 Series

Practice new cake making skills as we mix, bake, fill and roll a light and luscious Vanilla Sponge Cake Roulade to celebrate our Learn to Bake More finale!

Tue Mar 18 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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From Field & Garden

Part of the Learn to Cook—Spring 2025 Series

In this vegetable-focused class, we will work with a rainbow of seasonal produce—including varieties you may never have cooked with before—to make inviting, nourishing meals.

Wed Mar 19 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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One Wok, Five Techniques

Karen Diggs will expand your wok horizons beyond the stir-fry as you learn to steam, smoke, fry and braise in this multi-purpose cooking vessel.

Thu Mar 20 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Fridays with Friends

Cook along with Jackie Apple, as she shares simple but special recipes and make-ahead strategies that will help you to entertain friends at home with ease!

Fri Mar 21 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Simple Strategies

Part of the Learn to Cook More: Self-Sufficiency—Spring 2025 Series

Become a more empowered eater by batch cooking, harnessing the power of your freezer, and learning to make quick dishes that serve one or two, with or without the use of a recipe.

Sat Mar 22 | 11A PT
In-Person Cooking Class
New Date!

Italian Classics: Ossobuco alla milanese

Viola presents an Italian classic. Two dishes that stand proudly on their own, saffron risotto and braised veal shanks, unite to become an indelible icon of Milan’s cuisine: Ossobuco alla milanese.

Sun Mar 23 | 3P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Knife Skills Basics

Civic Kitchen co-founder Jen Nurse will teach you to use, choose and care for kitchen knives. We’ll practice assorted cutting techniques for more efficient, more enjoyable home cooking.

Tue Mar 25 | 6P
In-Person Cooking Class
Just added

Korean/Hawaiian with Beth Lee

Cook through a menu of Korean classics by way of Hawaii, with Beth Lee as your guide, in this lighthearted and delicious new class.

Fri Mar 28 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
Just added

Special Projects and a Fork Supper

Part of the Learn to Cook More: Self-Sufficiency—Spring 2025 Series

Stuck in a rut? A cooking project can help! We’ll concoct our own condiments, make portable meals with multi-purpose doughs, and celebrate it all with a convivial fork supper.

Sat Mar 29 | 11A PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Tartine-Style Sourdough Bread

Learn to make naturally leavened sourdough breads! Deirdre Davis shows us how to achieve fantastic crust and true depth of flavor in this hands-on class.

Sun Mar 30 | 12P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
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Taking Stock—Chicken & Leftovers

Part of the Learn to Cook—Spring 2025 Series

Stock your pantry and freezer with basic ingredients for easier menu planning. We’ll show you how a simple chicken and pantry staples can produce enticing meals all week long.

Wed Apr 02 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
Just added

Comfort—Braises & Beans

Part of the Learn to Cook—Spring 2025 Series

Spring months call for heartwarming but lighter dishes to nourish us through the new season. Learn to make comforting braises, hearty bean dishes and satisfying main-course salads.

Wed Apr 09 | 6P PT
In-Person Cooking Class
Just added

Breakfast All Day—Eggs

Part of the Learn to Cook—Spring 2025 Series

Learning to cook with the versatile egg leads to countless tempting meals. Join us as we poach, fry, boil, bake, soufflé and scramble our way to egg mastery.

Wed Apr 16 | 6P PT

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