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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
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.
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.
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.
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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.