SANTA FE FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Chile Amor: A Two‑Hour Hands‑On Lesson in New Mexico Red and Green Chile and Fresh Corn Tortillas
A concise, instructor‑led cooking class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking that teaches you to make authentic New Mexican red and green chile sauces and homemade corn tortillas in two hours.
Chile Amor: A Two‑Hour Hands‑On Lesson in New Mexico Red and Green Chile and Fresh Corn Tortillas.
In the compact, sunlit kitchens of the Santa Fe School of Cooking, Chile Amor compresses generations of Southwestern flavor into a focused, hands‑on session. Over two hours you’ll move from learning chile varieties and their regional significance to donning an apron and producing fresh corn tortillas alongside both classic red and green New Mexican sauces — then taste what you made.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Corn Tortillas and Both Red & Green New Mexican Sauces
The class centers on preparing corn tortillas and authentic New Mexican red and green chile sauces — menu items you will prepare and taste yourself.
Hands‑On Instruction with Tastings
After a short introduction to chile varieties and cultural context, students put on aprons and work at the counter to make sauces and tortillas, finishing with a guided tasting.
Practical Skills and Recipes to Recreate at Home
Participants leave with a recipe packet and practical techniques for handling chile safely and efficiently in the kitchen, plus the memory of preparing their own sauces and tortillas.
What the day feels like
What the Class Feels Like
Chile Amor is compact and deliberate: an introductory briefing about chile varieties and their place in New Mexican culture, followed by hands‑on stations where students mix, simmer and shape tortillas and sauces under instructor guidance before sharing a tasting of what they’ve prepared.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from Chile Amor — and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Chile Amor class runs approximately two hours.
The class is hands‑on — participants will put on an apron to prepare tortillas and sauces; a recipe packet is provided and tastings are included.
Preparation of menu items, authentic New Mexican sauce tastings prepared by you, tortilla chips, and a recipe packet are included in the class.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The Chile Amor hands‑on class lasts two hours.
Where is the class held?
The class is operated by and takes place at the Santa Fe School of Cooking in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
What will I make during the session?
You will prepare corn tortillas and both authentic New Mexican red and green chile sauces, then taste what you’ve made.
Is tasting included?
Yes — the experience includes authentic New Mexican sauce tastings prepared by participants, plus tortilla chips.
Will I get recipes to take home?
Yes — a recipe packet is provided to participants.
Is the class large or small?
The class has limited capacity, making it an intimate, hands‑on session rather than a large demonstration.