Marvelous Mexican

Authentic Mexican cooking transforms fresh ingredients into bold, spectacularly-spiced dishes. Mexican cooking uses staples like avocado, chiles, tomatoes, corn, and beans—all ingredients originating in the Americas.

In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll dive into the richness of real Mexican recipes. Chef Christopher Atwood will first guide you through the staple ingredients of the Mexican pantry. Next, you’ll create together a four-course Mexican feast—featuring:

Menu to Include:

• Agua de Maracuya – Fresh Passionfruit Agua Fresca
• Fresh Guacamole (Avocado, Lime, Tomato, Sea Salt, Cilantro [optional])
• Handmade Blue-Corn Tortillas
• · Puerco en Chile Rojo – Organic Pork Shoulder with Guajillo (mild chile), Cinnamon, Tomato, Achiote, and Pinto Beans
• · Arroz con Leche – Mexican Rice Pudding

This class is hands-on. Attendees will prepare by hand the guacamole, fresh tortillas, chile rojo and rice pudding. None of the dishes are especially spicy but guests can add serrano pepper (your choice) to the guacamole if they prefer a kick.

Red and white wines, to pair with dinner, are available for purchase during your class at Leaning Ladder.