Simply Santa Fe: A 3-Hour Demonstration of New Mexican Flavor — Raspberry Chile Glazed Chicken and Corn Flan

SANTA FE COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE

Simply Santa Fe: A 3-Hour Demonstration of New Mexican Flavor — Raspberry Chile Glazed Chicken and Corn Flan

A chef-led, 3-hour demonstration class in Santa Fe that showcases the region’s flavors without the heat and leaves you with recipes to recreate the meal at home.

Simply Santa Fe: A 3-Hour Demonstration of New Mexican Flavor — Raspberry Chile Glazed Chicken and Corn Flan.

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Location
Santa Fe
Operator
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Category
Cooking Class
Robert Eric Crews
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Simply Santa Fe is a focused, three-hour demonstration class led by a professional chef that explores authentic New Mexican dishes—highlighting seasonal ingredients and classic Southwestern techniques while deliberately avoiding added heat.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MENU

Raspberry Chile Glazed Chicken, Corn Flan and Regional Sides

The demonstration centers on a full New Mexican menu: Seasonal Greens with Orange-Sherry Vinaigrette and Chile Pecans; Raspberry Chile Glazed Chicken stuffed with roasted poblanos and goat cheese; Corn Flan; seasonal vegetables; and capirotada (pecan bread pudding).

THE METHOD

Chef-Led Demonstration and Tasting

A professional chef prepares the meal as participants watch, explaining regional techniques and offering generous tastings of the finished dishes.

THE TAKEAWAY

Recipe Packet and Refreshments

The class includes a recipe packet to reproduce the dishes at home and complimentary beverages—water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea—while beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

The session unfolds as a paced, instructional demonstration: a professional chef prepares an authentic New Mexican meal over three hours, narrating techniques and ingredient choices, followed by tastings of the finished plates and distribution of a recipe packet to take home.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this class suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Culinary SightseersIdeal for learners who prefer to watch a professional chef work through preparations, learn techniques by observation, and enjoy plated tastings rather than cooking at a stove.
2
Home CooksA good match for home cooks seeking new Southwestern recipes and techniques they can reproduce at home using the included recipe packet.
3
Hands-On Workshop SeekersNot ideal for travelers who want a hands-on, instructional kitchen session—this is a demonstration-format class.
4
Groups Seeking a Tasting ExperienceWell suited for small groups or visitors who want a focused tasting and cultural introduction to New Mexican flavors without spicy heat.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The class lasts three hours.

What’s Included

Cooking demonstration by a professional chef, the prepared New Mexican meal for tasting, and a recipe packet to take home.

Beverages

Complimentary beverages: water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea. Beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.

Operator

Operated by the Santa Fe School of Cooking in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Simply Santa Fe demonstration class?

The class runs for three hours.

What dishes are featured in the class?

The menu includes Seasonal Greens with Orange-Sherry Vinaigrette and Chile Pecans; Raspberry Chile Glazed Chicken stuffed with roasted poblanos and goat cheese; Corn Flan; seasonal vegetables; and Capirotada (pecan bread pudding).

Is this a hands-on cooking class?

No; this is a demonstration class where a professional chef prepares the meal while participants observe and taste.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes. The class includes a recipe packet so you can recreate the dishes at home.

Are beverages provided?

Complimentary beverages include water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.

Who runs the class?

The experience is operated by the Santa Fe School of Cooking in Santa Fe, New Mexico.