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Traditional New Mexican II: A Santa Fe Demonstration in Carne Adovada and Chile Rellenos
A three-hour demonstration class in Santa Fe that presents classic New Mexican dishes—carne adovada, chiles rellenos and sopaipillas—through a chef-led cooking demonstration and generous tastings.
Traditional New Mexican II: A Santa Fe Demonstration in Carne Adovada and Chile Rellenos.
Few regional cuisines are as rooted in place as New Mexican food. In this demonstration class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, professional chefs prepare classic dishes before you, explaining techniques, ingredients, and the cultural lore that has shaped carne adovada, chiles rellenos and the rest of the local repertoire while you sample the results.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Iconic Plates: Carne Adovada and Chiles Rellenos
The class centers on emblematic New Mexican dishes—red chile–marinated pork (carne adovada) and chiles rellenos—presented as chef-prepared tastings that reveal the region’s hallmark flavors.
Chef-Led Demonstration and Storytelling
Rather than a hands-on lab, the format is a demonstration: chefs cook before the group, narrating techniques, ingredients and cultural context while guests observe and taste.
A Full New Mexican Spread
The served meal includes flour tortillas, calabacitas, frijoles refritos and sopaipillas, accompanied by complimentary hot and cold nonalcoholic beverages and a recipe packet to take home.
What the day feels like
What the Class Feels Like
Over three hours, the session unfolds as an attentive, seated culinary performance: the chef demonstrates preparation of each element, guests sample generous tastings, and the class closes with recipes and the convivial aftertaste of New Mexican chiles and fried dough.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this class.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The demonstration runs approximately 3 hours.
Includes a chef cooking demonstration, an authentic New Mexican meal prepared by the chef, and a recipe packet; complimentary water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea are provided.
Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages are provided; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.
Each attendee receives a recipe packet to recreate the dishes at home.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The demonstration class runs for three hours.
Is this a hands-on cooking class?
This is a demonstration class in which chefs cook before the group and guests enjoy tastings and explanations.
What dishes will I taste?
The menu includes flour tortillas, carne adovada, chiles rellenos, calabacitas, frijoles refritos and sopaipillas.
Are beverages included?
Complimentary water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea are included; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.
What does the class include?
The class includes a professional chef’s cooking demonstration, an authentic New Mexican meal prepared by the chef, and a recipe packet.
Will I receive recipes to take home?
Yes—each participant receives a recipe packet.