Southwest Holiday: A Contemporary Christmas Menu Demonstration in Santa Fe

SANTA FE COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE

Southwest Holiday: A Contemporary Christmas Menu Demonstration in Santa Fe

A 3-hour Contemporary Southwest Christmas demonstration class in Santa Fe that presents a complete holiday menu and practical techniques; this guide lays out the menu, logistics, and what to expect.

Southwest Holiday: A Contemporary Christmas Menu Demonstration in Santa Fe.

Duration
3 Hours
Location
Santa Fe
Operator
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Category
Cooking Class
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

In Santa Fe, the Santa Fe School of Cooking presents a Contemporary Southwest Christmas demonstration class that reimagines holiday dinner through bold regional flavors—kale salad with seasoned pecans and cranberries, red chile, cinnamon and coffee–rubbed beef tenderloin with mushroom‑Marsala sauce, whipped parsnip potatoes, sesame carrots and a pumpkin‑and‑ginger crème brûlée—offering generous tastings and chef guidance to inspire your own festive table.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MENU

A full Southwest holiday lineup

The class covers a full holiday menu from a bright kale salad with seasoned pecans, dried cranberries, oranges and blue cheese to a red‑chile, cinnamon and coffee–rubbed beef tenderloin finished with mushroom and Marsala sauce, plus parsnip potatoes, sesame carrots and pumpkin‑and‑ginger crème brûlée.

THE FORMAT

Demonstration with chef guidance and tastings

This is a Contemporary Southwest demonstration class where chefs guide attendees through techniques and flavor compositions and provide generous tastings to illustrate finished dishes.

THE TAKEAWAY

Practical inspiration for holiday cooking

Attendees leave with new approaches to classic holiday dishes and ideas to bring Southwestern character to their own seasonal menus.

What the day feels like

What the class feels like

Over three hours chefs demonstrate preparation and finishing techniques for an entire Southwest‑inspired holiday meal; the session blends explanation, demonstration and sampling so participants can both taste and learn the building blocks behind each course.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this class.

1
Holiday hosts & home cooksIdeal for cooks planning a special holiday meal who want Southwestern menu ideas and techniques they can replicate at home.
2
Flavor seekersBest for people who want to learn bold Southwestern flavor pairings—red chile, cinnamon, coffee and seasonal pumpkin spices are central to the menu.
3
Culinary beginnersAccessible to cooks newer to technique because chefs demonstrate methods step by step and provide generous tastings rather than requiring advanced prior skills.
4
Those seeking hands‑on practiceNot primarily a hands‑on workshop—this is presented as a demonstration class focused on chef guidance and tasting rather than extended individual cooking practice.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Logistics

Duration is 3 hours. The meeting location is 125 North Guadalupe Street in Santa Fe; the class is run by the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

What to bring

No specific gear requirements were provided in the supplied information; attendees should check with the Santa Fe School of Cooking for any recommended items or dietary accommodation requests.

Menu

The class demonstrates a kale salad with seasoned pecans, dried cranberries, oranges and blue cheese; red chile, cinnamon and coffee‑rubbed beef tenderloin with mushroom and Marsala sauce; whipped parsnip potatoes; sesame seasoned carrots; and pumpkin and ginger crème brûlée.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the class?

The demonstration class runs 3 hours.

Where do we meet?

The meeting location is 125 North Guadalupe Street in Santa Fe.

Who runs the class?

The class is offered by the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

What dishes are covered?

The menu includes kale salad with seasoned pecans and cranberries, a red chile/cinnamon/coffee‑rubbed beef tenderloin with mushroom and Marsala sauce, whipped parsnip potatoes, sesame carrots, and pumpkin and ginger crème brûlée.

Will there be opportunities to taste the food?

Yes—chefs provide generous tastings during the demonstration.