San Francisco Cooking School
690 Van Ness Avenue (map)
San Francisco Cooking School offers culinary arts career training that prepares graduates for today’s competitive food industry. Classes for home cooks, too!
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All About Salmon
Fri. 02/01 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Wild, fresh salmon is a stunner of a fish. The west coast sees some of the best fresh salmon in the world and this gorgeous fish should be gobbled up while it’s in season. In this …more»
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Dinner Party Menu Series
Tue. 01/29 | 6:00PM - Tue. 02/12 @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Love hosting dinner parties at home but tired of the making the same dishes again and again? Get inspired with this three-week series of new menus you’ll use again and again. Week …more»
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Tasting Workshop
Sun. 01/27 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
This hands-on workshop will make you less reliant on recipes. Ever wonder when to add that pinch of salt or why a dish is too sour? Samin will guide you through a tasting session, …more»
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Open House at San Francisco Cooking School
Sat. 01/19 | 12:00PM - Sat. 01/19 @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
San Francisco Cooking School Open House Saturday, Jan 19 from 12:00p to 3:00pFree and Open to the Public San Francisco Cooking School San Francisco, CA Join us on Saturd…more»
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Quick & Easy Global
Thu. 01/10 | 10:00AM - Thu. 01/24 @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
It's easy to get in a rut, making the same things for dinner night after night. In our Quick & Easy Global series we take a fresh, new look at weeknight meals. CC will spend we…more»
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Weeknight Dinners in a Flash Series
Wed. 01/09 | 6:00PM - Wed. 01/23 @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
If what you need in the kitchen in a little motivation to get you out of your cooking rut, this three-week series if for you. Each week Leith will arm you with simple recipes for fast we…more»
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Quick & Easy Appetizers
Fri. 12/14 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Ever wish you were one of those people who could throw a little cocktail party together at the drop of a hat? With our help, you will be. This workshop will guide you through some …more»
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Gifts from the Kitchen
Mon. 12/10 | 6:00PM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
DIY gifts from the kitchen are the best kind, to both give and get. It’s amazing how satisfying a few hours in the kitchen can be when you know the results are tasty treats you can share…more»
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Holiday Cookie Workshop
Sat. 12/08 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Nothing says it’s the holidays like a plate of homemade cookies. Whether you host a cookie swap or just make a batch to give to your neighbor, you should absolutely have a few go-to reci…more»
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Cocktail Party Workshop
Sat. 12/08 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
The fad of small plates may have waned but appetizers and cocktails never go out of style. Tori literally wrote the book on Party Appetizers so she will have you hosting, cooki…more»
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December Dinner Prep
Mon. 12/03 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Ever wish you could open your fridge at the end of the day and everything you need for dinner was ready to heat up? We’ve got you covered with our monthly Dinner Prep classes. In t…more»
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Holiday Treats with the Kids
Sun. 12/02 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Baking together in December is a holiday tradition in many households. Bring your kids (at least 8 years old, please) and together you’ll learn some sweet and savory ways to create some …more»
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Hassle-Free Holiday Meals Series
Thu. 11/29 | 10:00PM - Thu. 12/13 @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
This three-week afternoon series will have you making three show stopping menus with ease perfect holiday entertaining. Week one brings a casual Christmas-family style rustic dishes to s…more»
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Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarborough, Cooking Grains for the holidays with the autho...
Mon. 11/19 | 7:00PM - Mon. 11/19 | 9:00PM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Get info/tickets here. These two prolific cookbook writers (twenty-one and counting!) will guide you through a whole-grain tasting, offer ideas for this holiday season, and prepare three veget…more»
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Knife & Prep Skills
Sun. 11/18 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
What separates a good cook from a great one? Well, it all starts with stellar knife skills. Becoming proficient with a chef’s knife is absolutely critical for anyone who wants to c…more»
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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Sides
Sat. 11/17 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
You know you will have turkey and you know you will have pumpkin pie-it’s what comes in between those dishes that can really stump a cook on Thanksgiving. Sure, there’s stuffing (and we’…more»
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SPQR Book Signing and Cooking Demo
Tue. 11/13 | 7:00PM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Join us in the kitchen as we celebrate the launch of the cookbook SPQR: Modern Food and Wine. Matthew Accarrino, SPQR’s lauded chef, will demonstrate a couple of recipes from t…more»
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Cooking demo & book signing with Matthew Accarino & Shelley Lindgren
Tue. 11/13 | 7:00PM - Tue. 11/13 | 9:00PM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Get Info/tickets here Join us in the kitchen as we celebrate the launch of the cookbook SPQR: Modern Food and Wine. Matthew Accarrino, SPQR’s lauded chef, will demonstrate a couple of recipes …more»
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Recipe Testing & Development
Sun. 11/11 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Food writers depend on recipes that work. A lot goes into creating the recipes you read in books, magazines, and articles. If you’re in the world of food media, or looking to expan…more»
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Holiday Pie Workshop
Sun. 11/11 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
With fall in full swing, it’s time to fill the freezer with pie crusts and perfect your favorite holiday fillings. Whether your family table demands pumpkin and apple, or pecan and choco…more»
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Freezer Cookie Workshop
Fri. 11/09 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Call them icebox cookies, freezer cookies, or just plain delicious, so many cookie recipes lend themselves perfectly to being kept in the freezer. Storing a few rolls at home lets you ba…more»
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November Dinner Prep
Mon. 11/05 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Ever wish you could open your fridge at the end of the day and everything you need for dinner was ready to heat up? We’ve got you covered with our monthly Dinner Prep classes. In t…more»
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Stocks, Soups, & Sauces
Sun. 11/04 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Many a professional chef will tell you that a soup or a sauce are only as good as the stock they start with. Homemade stock truly is the foundation of the best dishes in any professional…more»
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The Perfect Steak
Sat. 11/03 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Cooking the perfect steak is something every home cook should master. Techniques vary, as do cuts, so we’ll cover it all in this hands-on class. We’ll talk about picking out the be…more»
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Soup for Dinner
Fri. 11/02 | 10:00AM @ San Francisco Cooking School (map)
Nothing beats a simmer pot of homemade soup. A make-ahead dish that freezes well and is pretty healthy to boot, everyone should have a handful of soup recipes in their repertoire. …more»
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