Chef Mark walks you through the preparation of this real San Francisco treat! This Italian-American fisherman's stew is chock full of clams, shrimp, scallops, fish, crabmeat and mussels. The night kicks off with a Smoked Caesar Salad with Anchovies. A San Francisco-style Sourdough bread accompanies the Cioppino to soak up every last drop! Complimentary wine is [...]

The definition of sautéing is cooking food in a small amount of fat over high heat. After sautéing, the next step is deglazing the pan. Capturing those little bits left behind from the sauté is one of the most fundamental flavor boosting techniques for cooking. Chef Mark will walk you through the steps of sautéing [...]

Chef starts with a rich, french onion soup. Soup is followed by preparing Chicken Francese, a buttery lemon-wine sauce over lightly battered chicken. A Crisp Haricots Verts salad completes the course. This class includes a delicious meal and complimentary wine!

If you love shellfish, this is your class!  Chef Mark walks you through the preparation of an Italian Shellfish main dish, Clams, Shrimp and Mussels Posillipo. Originating from Naples, this dish features shellfish in a light tomato sauce with fresh basil. Chef begins the class with Balsamic Bruchetta and the Shellfish dish is accompanied by [...]

Join Chef Mark as he steps you through these spirited, bourbon-infused dishes. Starting off with a bang, Chef will prepare Bourbon Oyster Shooters! Moving on to the main attraction, Chef prepares a beef tenderloin with a rich, portobello balsamic stack and whisky shoestring fries! This class includes dinner and complementary wine!

Sharpen your knife skills and learn proper cutting techniques with Chef Mark. Learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more, in the safest and most efficient manner. Start prepping like a pro! This class will even guide you through the practice of keeping your knives sharp. This is a must-have class for every home [...]

This class features recipes from Chef Mark's original menu, showcasing crabmeat stuffed mushrooms, prepared Scampi style! Learn to make this crowd pleaser, Linguine Al Frutti Di Mar (Fruit of the sea)! A hearty seafood dish made up of shrimp, mussels, and scallops cooked in a white wine based marinara cream sauce! Complimentary wine accompanies this [...]

This classic dinner menu never goes out of style! Join Chef Mark for this amazing  class where you will learn how to make a truly elegant meal! Broiled beef tenderloin filets are topped with buttery crabmeat, fresh asparagus and creamy Béarnaise sauce accompanied by roasted potatoes. This evening includes dinner and complimentary wine!

Chef Mark walks you through this classic Italian Chicken dish. Cacciatore refers to a meal prepared "Hunter Style" with onions, herbs, tomatoes, and peppers. Sautéed with wine and braised for maximum flavors. Chef starts this class with classic Minestrone Soup and your Chicken Cacciatore is served with Fettuccine. This hearty, Italian meal is served with [...]

Learn just how easy it is to make fresh pasta by hand. You may never buy dry pasta again! Hand-made linguine, fusilli, cavatelli, and farfelle will be used to make a variety of traditional pasta dishes. A delicious meal from your hard work caps off the evening, complimentary wine included!

Join Chef Mark for this fun-filled class where you will learn to cook these popular Mexican dishes. Come hungry as this menu will include all of Chef Mark's favorites including authentic Street Tacos, Enchiladas and the star of the show, fresh Tamales! Of course, we'll have Margaritas ... What’s a fiesta without Margaritas? Ole!

Learn to make a mild red snapper with a tangy mango salsa. Fresh snapper is accompanied by saffron rice with a rich fish stock and delicious baked clams. This tasty class includes dinner and complimentary wine!

Say What? Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) is a cooking technique that utilizes precise temperature control to deliver consistent, restaurant-quality results. Sous vide, means “under vacuum” in French, referring to the process of vacuum-sealing food in a bag, then cooking it to a very precise temperature in a water bath. Chef will prepare a Cowboy Ribeye steak [...]

Chef Mark's favorite way to roast a whole chicken. Every piece is evenly roasted and comes out juicy and tender! Chef mark combines this technique with another of his favorites, cedar planks to impart a bit more flavor! This meal is also prepared with Leek and Parsnip Soup and Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Carrots and Brussel [...]

Nourishing, vibrant, yet unassuming, paella has held a place of honor and practicality in Spanish homes for centuries. Join Chef Mark for a taste of seaside Spain, while learning how to make this traditional dish, with a masterful blend of chorizo sausage, shrimp and rice in a saffron based broth. Served with spanish potato pies and complementary wine!

Using your five senses can improve your cooking! It’s the framework of all recipes. Sight-What are we looking for while cooking Taste- It looks great, but how does it taste? Smell- Aware of different smells as you cook! Hearing- What are we listening for? Touch- Dough is the first thing we think of, but what [...]

Chef Mark rarely uses jarred tomato sauces because he generally makes his own. Learn just how easy it is to make your own sauces, from scratch! It's healthier too as you can control the sodium and sugar! Chef Mark shows you several amazing homemade recipes in this saucy class! A delicious meal caps off the [...]

Learn to make flavorful Thai food in the comfort of your own kitchen! Chef starts with a Thai classic, sweet chili fried calamari. Next up is Penang beef curry, beef cubes simmered in a fragrant coconut curry sauce made with spicy Penang curry paste, coconut milk and lime, accompanied by Thai Jasmine fried rice. This [...]

Making homemade pizza is not just a meal, it's an event! Chef Mark shares all his techniques and tricks for making delicious gourmet pizza at home. You'll hand-craft three different pizzas, in this fun and informative class. Look out carryout, your days just might be numbered! Parents not required to stay, minimum age is 12.

Learn to prepare this delicious, mild fish at home. Chef Marks walks you through the preparation of Seared Chilean Sea Bass, served with Fresh herb sauce sitting atop shiitake mushrooms! Black Garlic and Lentil soup starts off the menu, and fish is accompanied by Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and French Green Beans. This class meal includes [...]

Whiskey is the word of this menu. Join Chef Mark as he steps you through these whiskey infused dishes.  Start off with Whiskey Shrimp glazed in a sweet whiskey Barbecue sauce, Bourbon Brown-Sugar glazed Brussel Sprouts with bacon, tipsy sweet potatoes with crusted pecans and marshmallows and the star, sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Mushroom, Bourbon Cream sauce. [...]

Sharpen your knife skills and learn proper cutting techniques with Chef Mark. Learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more, in the safest and most efficient manner. Start prepping like a pro! This class will even guide you through the practice of keeping your knives sharp. This is a must-have class for every home [...]

Chef Mark's favorite way to roast a whole chicken. Every piece is evenly roasted and comes out juicy and tender! Chef mark combines this technique with another of his favorites, cedar planks to impart a bit more flavor! This meal is also prepared with Leek and Parsnip Soup and Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Carrots and Brussel [...]

Join Chef Mark for an island-inspired menu. The evening begins with a preparation of the Traditional Bahama conch fritters. The next dish is Bahamian peas and rice, and Island staple. The final dish is Nassau fish tacos with a light tropical salad. Class is capped off with this delicious meal and complimentary wine.

Join Chef Mark on the Santa Fe Trail! Inspired by Sara and Mark’s recent visit to New Mexico, this class menu features a fried green tomato stack with apple, bacon and pomegranate sauce and a tender filet mignon roasted with green chilis and topped with mexican cheese. Crispy Potatoes Rojo round out the menu. This class includes dinner and [...]

Making homemade pizza is not just a meal, it's an event! Chef Mark shares all his techniques and tricks for making delicious gourmet pizza at home. You'll hand-craft three different pizzas, in this fun and informative class. Look out carryout, your days just might be numbered! Complimentary wine is included with this class meal!

Chef Mark prepares this Italian speciality. Thin chicken cutlets and sage leaves are wrapped in prosciutto, pan-fried and served in a lemon wine sauce for this quick and easy main dish. Risotto Milanese with saffron and asparagus complete this meal. Class includes dinner and complimentary wine.

Learn to make Cedar Plank Salmon, from the oven! Typically, this is a grilling recipe, but Chef Mark will show you how easy and delicious this meal is right from your oven. Featured menu includes Cedar Plank Salmon with a sweet Bourbon Glaze, tangy Mustard Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Asparagus. This class includes dinner and [...]

Join Chef Mark as he steps you through these spirited, bourbon-infused dishes. Starting off with a bang, Chef will prepare Bourbon Oyster Shooters! Moving on to the main attraction, Chef prepares a beef tenderloin with a rich, portobello balsamic stack and whisky shoestring fries! This class includes dinner and complimentary wine!

Learn to prepare this delicious, mild fish at home. Chef Marks walks you through the preparation of Seared Chilean Sea Bass, served with Fresh herb sauce sitting atop shiitake mushrooms! Black Garlic and Lentil soup starts off the menu, and fish is accompanied by Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and French Green Beans. This class meal includes [...]

Spice up your typical steak routine with this zesty class! Chef Mark teaches you how to use Cajun seasoning for juicy steaks! You will make a Cajun Butter to accompany a perfectly pan-seared ribeye steak. Southern style, Fried Green Tomatoes and Maque Choux (Cajun Corn Sauté) round out the menu! Full course meal and complimentary [...]

Learn how to make an incredible shellfish boil straight from the "Low Country"! We're taking this one outdoors to our patio, weather permitting! Gather around the pot to savor sweet crab meat with shrimp, Colorado corn, red potatoes and all the fixings! Class kicks off with grilled Gator Kabobs! This evening includes full meal and [...]

Learn just how easy it is to make fresh pasta by hand. You may never buy dry pasta again! Hand-made linguine, fusilli, cavatelli, and farfelle will be used to make a variety of traditional pasta dishes. A delicious meal from your hard work caps off the evening, complimentary wine included!

Airline food at a cooking school? "Airline cut" is a just a nickname for a particular cut of chicken, it is the boneless breast with the little wing still attached, to impart a bit more flavor! Back when airlines served meals, this was a cut they used! Learn how to make this tasty chicken dish, [...]

Chef goes "hog wild" in this class, it's all about bacon! Chef Mark starts off by preparing a Beer Bacon Cheddar Cheese Soup, followed by Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with a tangy Asian sauce. Bacon-Wrapped Beef Filet with sautéed porcini mushrooms and whiskey Bacon Brussel Sprouts are the main attraction! This evening includes a full course meal [...]