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Class Descriptions
A Romantic Dinner for Two Menu Knife Skills taught
The way to the heart is through the stomach, my friends! Learn delectable, delicious, succulent foods that will knock their socks off (and more!) They knew you were sexy, but did they know you were so talented? Bachelors, bachelorettes - this is the class for you!
  • Sexy bruschettas
  • Mouth-watering pumpkin, garlic, sage risotto
  • Exotic wild mushroom risotto
  • Peppery, palate-refreshing salad
  • Ginger-raspberry & Grand Marnier crème brûlée
 Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Viognier Neither
A Romantic Dinner for 2, II Menu Knife Skills taught
So you loved a romantic dinner for two and now you need to change the repertoire to keep the love flowing. This menu will guarantee continued success!
  • Salad with warm goat cheese stuffed, prosciutto- wrapped dates & caramelized nuts
  • Caldeirada - The sexiest dish ever. Your new ace-in-the-hole. A Portuguese seafood stew with fish, scallops, mussels, clams, & saffron...mmmm
  • "Oh yes, I am the hero" Chocolate Souffle with raspberry cream
Very basic knifing only
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Merlot Wheat free. Souffles have a pinch of dairy
A Romantic Dinner for 2, III Menu Knife Skills taught
You Cassanova, you. Keep trumping yourself. Fun for you, fun for them!
  • Pastry squares with wild mushroom ragout
  • Beef tenderloin with creamy polenta cakes
  • Bright veggie sautee in ancho chile sauce
  • Luscious goat cheese tart with berry coulis
TBA
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Cabernet Sauvignon Neither
The Surprise Guest Menu Knife Skills taught
Yipes! Your place is a mess, you're a wreck and someone's coming to dinner? How to whip up a thoughtful meal while scrubbing the toilet and fixing your hair. This is the Hipcooks Pantry cCass. What should you always keep on hand to be a Hipcook? Pantry/Shopping and Storage Lists provided.
  • Gorgonzola-stuffed endive leaves
  • Roasted honey pear salad with honey tarragon dressing
  • Pistachio-crusted fish with a light curry sauce
  • Herbed couscous
  • Red wine poached pears, raspberry coulis & chocolate bark
 Very basic knifing only
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. We'll sub out the swordfish for nut-crusted stuffed beets and/or herb-stuffed mushrooms
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Gewurtztraminer Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance
Healthy, fresh and zingy Menu Knife Skills taught
Just like you, right? Healthy food for everyday eating. These dishes are so scrumptious and fresh that you and your friends won't notice you're being health conscious!
  • Yin-yang roast pepper soup with a pesto twist
  • Sesame seed crusted Ahi tuna, seared to perfection
  • Mango-ginger salsa
  • Mini sorbet sandwiches
Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarians/Vegans are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. Sesame-crusted marinated tofu is subsituted.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Bubbly Water - just kidding, Sauvignon Blanc! Wheat free, dairy free
Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 2 Menu Knife Skills taught
Like Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 1, here are more dishes that burst with flavor, crunch and health. This menu is as easy as it is delicous and a sure-fire winner at any dinner party. Afraid of scallops? Come to class and be amazed!
  • Warm salad of tri-colored new potatoes, green beans and rustic-chopped pesto
  • Huge sea scallops on rosemary skewers with lemon, garlic and rosemary sauce
  • Roast fennel, onion lemon rice with bell pepper confetti
  • Light as air walnut cake with raspberry cream
Yes
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Pinot Gris Wheat free, dairy free. The cake is wheat free, just ask to be cut a portion without cream!
Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 3 - Supersize me! Menu Knife Skills taught
Can't get enough of the delicious, colorful healthy stuff, huh?"Supersize me" gives you more, more, more! One of the most fantastic menus we've had yet , including raw food to start.
  • Veggie spring rolls
  • Wild salmon stuffed with oyster mushrooms
  • Warm salad of roasted artichoke, new potatoes and pine nuts
  • Very Berry Souffle
 Yes
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste White Burgundy Wheat free. Dairy free if you skip dessert
Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 4 - the Terminator Menu Knife Skills taught
We'll be back! Oh, yes! With more Healthy recipes to live for.
  • Spicy radish & shrimp salad with rice noodles and cilantro
  • Pan-seared seasonal cod (sometimes Ling cod, or Black cod)in a shallot reduction with local greens
  • Glazed fruit with vanilla bean glace
 Yes
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Champagne Wheat free, dairy free without the glace
OMG- Cooking for a crowd Menu Knife Skills taught
Breathe in, breathe out! Yes, you can cook a beautiful dinner for all your friends and be the talk of the town! It is all in proper planning and of course, the sneaky tricks. Fifteen, shmifteen, soon you'll be cooking for 20 with a mere wave of the hand.
  • Warm salad of tri-colored new potatoes, green bean and rustic-chopped pesto
  • Moroccan chicken tagine with cinnamon, wine and prunes. Served with pearl barley.
  • Warm chocolate tarts with raspberries.
 Yes
Vegetarian
No. But welcome -skip the chicken!
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Any old plonk your guests bring. In class we'll have Pinot Noir! Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance
An Elegant Intimate Dinner Menu Knife Skills taught
Dinner for four, six, or eight? Wow them with a gorgeous meal that you can effortlessly serve without spending all your time in the kitchen.
  • Arugula, roasted beets and caramelized cashews with spicy ginger dressing
  • Perfectly cooked coulotte of beef with a red wine reduction
  • Potato, celeriac and/or cauliflower mashed potatoes
  • Orange almond cake with mascarpone
Very basic knifing only
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Petit Syrah Wheat free. (including the cake!)
Cooking 101 Menu Knife Skills taught
Looking for make a fast meal for one (or two, or your family) on the go? In this class we fix many main courses - all healthy, cheap, quick and easy (like you, ha ha)! A great class for singles mingling, or come with your pals. Expect lots of work in this fast-paced class!
  • Carrot and ginger soup
  • Mini pizzas with caramelized shallots, prosciutto, rosemary & goat cheese
  • Hipcooks favorite pasta
  • Lentils with salsa verde and seared orange roughy
  • Pear galette
 Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarians easily accommodated
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Pinot Grigio Neither
A Cocktail Party Menu Knife Skills taught
Attention Hipsters! This class teaches you everything you need to know to effortlessly throw an outrageous cocktail party. Creative and fun canapes are taught by Hipcooks chef, mixology taught by Hipcooks Bartenders.
  • Cups with caviar, crème fraîche and chive
  • Spicy candied nuts
  • Warm crab dip
  • Crisp potato cakes with goat cheese & thyme
  • Endives stuffed with gorgonzola and roast pear
  • Warm goat cheese prosciutto-wrapped dates
  • Leek and goat cheese tartlettes
  • Tuna tartar on cucumber strips with wasabi roe
  • Dark chocolate hearts with raspberry cream
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste You'll learn to whip up & sample: The Perfect Martini, Hipcooks Mojitos, Caiprinhas, Ginger Lemon drops. Amaretto sour with cracked pepper for dessert! Neither
Cocktails 3: Get Infused! Menu Knife Skills taught
Welcome to Summer! By now your gardens are bursting with herbs, flowers and goodies. This class is a celebration of the lazy days and beautiful bounty of summer. Invite your friends to the porch, whip up a fun cocktail and delicious little nibble, kick off shoes and enjoy! Note: This class presupposes a good knowledge of bartender skills. Cocktails 1 or 2 as a prerequisite is absolutely recommended.
  • Fennel & Orange & Olive Salad in Endive Boats w/ infused vinegar
  • Fried avocado wontons with goat cheese cilantro aioli
  • Gazpacho in cucumber cups
  • Raw stuffed mushrooms
  • Mini tostadas w/ tropical fruit salsa
  • Kyrsten's gorgonzola nut shortbreads
  • Roasted fig bruschetta with prosciutto, mascarpone and balsamic reduction
  • Cheyenne’s puff pastry tart with heirloom tomatoes and basil oil
  • Infused chocolates
 none
Vegetarian
All vegetarian, you can skip proscuitto
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Basil-Strawberry Proscco Smash, Cucumber-infused Tequila, Margarita with flavored salts and infused simple syrups, Sage Rush, The Garden Party, Waverly Place Echo, “New” fashioned (with infused bourbon) has dairy and wheat
I'm freeee! (Gluten Free!) Menu Knife Skills taught
Our Gluten-Free themed Class! Meals on the go, GF bread and Pasta, and Desserts! (The class is also dairy free) This extra-long session will offer advice on meal-planning, and will come with a wonderful take-home cookbook packed with recipes and GF tips. NOTE: food will be prepared on equipment that at one point has seen gluten. If you are hyper-sensitive, you may opt not to eat....
  • Watercress Soup
  • Chocolate Banana Cashew shake
  • Roasted Red Pepper Tart
  • Zuchini Quinoa Salad
  • Chick Pea & Swiss Chard Salad
  • Raw "Bread" with Avocado, Lemon & Sprouts
  • Zucchini "Pasta" with Lemony Pesto
  • Orange Almond Cake
  • Mango Tarts
 No
Vegetarian
yes
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste no wine for this workshop Wheat free. Dairy free easily accommodated - just let us know in advance.
The Bachelor Menu Knife Skills taught
TBA
  • TBA
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Turning Japanese Menu Knife Skills taught
Break out the chopsticks and roll out the sushi! Prepare sushi rice, learn new knife techniques with fish and veggies, and all the tricks to make gorgeous sushi rolls! Inside-out rolls, rainbow rolls, and many other out-of-the ordinary treats.
  • All kind of Maki Rolls, too many to list.
  • We have eel, tuna, salmon,scallops & roe to play with.
  • Lots of veggie choices, too. Mochi for dessert.
 Very basic knifing only
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are easily accommodated.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Cold and hot sake, soju and saporro Wheat free, dairy free. All but dessert
Una Noche en España- a Tapas Class Menu Knife Skills taught
Olé! Let Hipcooks transport you to Sevilla as we prepare all kinds of gorgeous Spanish nibbles. A perfect class to take so that you can invite 30 of your friends and throw a tapas party yourself.
  • Marinated olives
  • Spicy candied nuts
  • Pure de garbanzo w/ pita toasts
  • Manchego con Membrillo (Spanish cheese with quince paste)
  • Tortilla Española & spicy salad
  • Camarones Bravas - garlicky saffron shrimp
  • Empanadillas Argentinas
  • Flan with caramel designs
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Sangria to drink, claro que si! Neither. All but the last 2 items are wheat free, dairy free. Your choice!
Tapas 2 Menu Knife Skills taught
Our follow-up to the famous Tapas Class - more Spanish delights for the perfect Tapas party!
  • Fried chick peas
  • Patatas Bravas with orange saffron aoili
  • Ceviche and mango salsa on mini tostadas
  • Jamon y Queso empanada
  • Stuffed piquillo peppers with quinoa y Manchego cheese
  • Red Onion and Olive Salad in Endive Boats
  • Beef and lamb meatballs in tomato anchovy sauce
  • Olive oil ice cream with red wine syrup
 no
Vegetarian
Pescatarians easily accommodated, just let us know in advance
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Spanish Rioja no
Más Noches en España: Paellas Menu Knife Skills taught
Si, más España! Olé! Learn a lovely three-course dinner that showcases Paella as the main dish.
  • Sauteed squid salad over arugula
  • Huge, crazy, seafood Paella Valenciana
  • Chicken and chorizo Paella
  • Natillas
  • Red-wine soaked Oranges
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Rioja Wheat free. Dairy free if you skip natillas
J'aime, Paris! Menu Knife Skills taught
Ooooh la la! Strolling along the Seine, admiring the blossoms. Time to duck into a warm French bistro for a hearty meal. Here is a French menu that is as easy as a breeze that whispers Louise.
  • Moulle (mussels) in wine, parsley, garlic
  • The most wonderful hearty (& new!) Coq au Vin - with tarragon, grapes & bok choy
  • Tomato, white bean, green bean & basil salad
  • Pot de crème au chocolat, mais oui!
 Yes
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste White and Red Burgundy Wheat free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance
La Belle Epoque Menu Knife Skills taught
The wintery follow-up to our first Paris class...allez allez!
  • Warm Oysters with Leek & Wine Sauce
  • Oysters with Parmesan and Pastis (or Pernod)
  • Beef Bourguignon
  • Tarte Tatin
  • Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
 no
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Champagne cocktail & French wine Neither
My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class Menu Knife Skills taught
Can you say, "Mmmm - Meze"? A Hipcooks favorite class, tons of FUN! The food is outrageous, the flavors full and the work plentiful....good thing we have ouzo for sustenance!
  • The most delicious Dolma ever
  • Baba Ganoush
  • Spanikopita
  • Sauteed Halloumi Experience
  • The best grilled veggie salad
  • Grape, halloumi, tarragon salad
  • Lamb skewers w/ Taziki
  • Hipcooks Baklava
No
Vegetarian
No. But welcome! Skip lamb, and we'll make veggie dolmas for you
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Opa! Ouzo Neither
The Mo' rockin' (Moroccan) Spice Trail Menu Knife Skills taught
An All-Moroccan Menu for a wonderful, exotic dinner party
  • Moroccan spice pastry with beef, cinnamon, raisins and pine nuts
  • Parsley Salad
  • Tagine of chicken with melting onions, saffron, preserved lemon and green olives over cous cous
  • Beet, olive oil and spice cake
  • Stewed apricots stuffed with mascarpone and pistachio
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste TBA Neither
Shortcut to Nirvana Menu Knife Skills taught
Non-stop, all-India karma. The food is to die for. Then you reincarnate, & die for it again! So yummy. Learn about spices & curries. This class is much work, but much fun! (For those curious, the name of this class comes from an amazing documentary. Watch the trailer: www.melafilms.com)
  • Veggie Samosas
  • Papadums with mango chutney, raita and green sauce
  • Saag paneer
  • Spicy and sassy fish curry
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Basmati rice
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarians/Vegans are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Mango Lassis for the Lassies Mint cocktails for the Lushes Neither
Nirvana 2 Menu Knife Skills taught
Our famous Indian class, reincarnated! By popular demand, more Indian dishes to learn and enjoy.
  • Red lentil (daal) soup with sauteed ginger, garlic and cilantro
  • Cilantro chutney
  • Vegetable Biriyani
  • Lamb vindaloo with homemade naan bread
  • Mango, ginger and lime sorbet
 no
Vegetarian
no
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Gewurztraminer no
Thai One On Menu Knife Skills taught
Crack open a Singha and let's get to work! This enterprising menu is delish, lots and lots of dishes. A busy class with Total Thai Immersion.
  • Veggie spring rolls with a tamarind dipping sauce
  • Coconut sticky rice with shrimp
  • Chicken satay, peanut ginger sauce
  • Papaya salad
  • Pad Thai with tofu
  • Green curry with eggplant & shitake
  • Red curry with chicken & peanuts
  • Forbidden rice with coconut cream
 No
Vegetarian
No. Not suitable to strict vegetarians as there is fish sauce in everything! If fish sauce is OK for you (or you are pescetarian), you are welcome to attend and will have plenty to eat
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Singha Dairy free. Rice noodles/wraps sometimes have a trace of wheat
Thai 2 On Menu Knife Skills taught
The follow-up to our crazy-popular Thai class! Here's lots more Thai that you've been asking for - check out this fabulous menu
  • Tom Yum Soup
  • Tom Kha Gai
  • Stir-fried Pork over spicy glass noodle salad
  • Chaing Mai sausage on Thai basil leaves
  • Massaman Curry
  • Thai sticky rice with mango
  • Tamarind Whiskey Sour
  • Thai me up!
no
Vegetarian
no
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste 2 tasting cocktails:Tamarind Whiskey Sour & Thai me up! wheat and dairy free!
Persian Immersion Menu Knife Skills taught
A delicious, exotic class on Persian food. Think Scheherazade from 1001 Arabian nights: gorgeous and sexy dishes fragrant with sweet and sour flavors to delight your friends. A perfect class to learn how to have a memorable and beautiful dinner party.
  • Maast-o Khiar: Cucumber salad with herbed meatballs
  • Shirin Pollo: Chicken and saffron rice jeweled with almonds, pistachio, orange peel & barberries. Tadig, too.
  • Khoresht-e-fesenjan: Luscious chicken stewed with walnuts & pomegranate.
  • Rosewater-cardamom ice cream
No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Shiraz, naturally Wheat free. Dairy free if you skip dessert - we'll offer you a substitute
Dim Sum and then Some Menu Knife Skills taught
Title says it all, yes? This lovely salty brunchy-time class is all Chinese, but with Hipcooks twists.
  • Steamed shrimp wontons
  • Chicken cabbage dumplings
  • Scallion pancakes with shitake mushrooms
  • Chinese-style green beans
  • Seared sesame beef in rice paper
  • Lotus Flower Pork Puff Pastry
  • Seared scallop Lo Mein
  • Sweet Wontons with orange, walnut and dates
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste 4 types of Chinese tea Neither
Pasta in Casa! Menu Knife Skills taught
Learn to make pasta from scratch, with sauces! Not for the carb-faint at heart! Class first, nap later...hang in there, because it is too delish for words.
  • Roasted butternut squash ravioli with sage butter
  • Dill fettucine, salmon cream & vodka sauce
  • Caramelle with mint, ricotta & lemon
  • Parsley pasta confetti
  • Portobello mushroom & spinach rotollo, red pepper tomato sauce
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarians easily accommodated.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Chardonnay Neither. No way!
Veni, Vidi, Vici! Menu Knife Skills taught
The Osso-yummiest of Italian classes!. A meal you cannot refuse!
  • Seared squid salad over arugula with garlic bruschetta
  • Osso Bucco with Gremolata
  • Risotto Milanese
  • Polenta two ways
  • "To die for" Tiramisu. Hipcooks-style, with lotsa booze and shaved chocolate.
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste All-Italian. You are welcome to bring to share! Wheat free. All but bruschetta and dessert
Badda-Bing Menu Knife Skills taught
This is the follow-up to Veni, Vedi Vici...fuggetaboutit! You can't get enough Italiano!
  • Watermelon salad with feta, cilantro and olives
  • Stuffed Squid in a red pepper tomato sauce (A truly amazing dish. Do not be scared, wussy!)
  • Black risotto
  • Chocolate polenta cake
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste All-Italian. Feel free to bring to share! Wheat free.
Holy Mole! Menu Knife Skills taught
Alyson herself created this wonderful menu, as fresh and sassy as she is! Olé!
  • Albondigas soup
  • Nontraditional chili relleno with traditional red salsa
  • Coconut chicken with rice and an amazing red mole
  • Ensalada de Nopalitos
  • Chile flan, Olé!
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Margaritas wheat free
Ragin ' Cajun Menu Knife Skills taught
Come on down, y'all, to the dirty south! We'll be fixin & servin' up Hipcooksified favorites with ol' southern hospitality. Laissez le bon temp rouler!
  • Shrimp Étouffée with Nainain's sweet corn bread
  • Chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo (yea, you right!)
  • Turnips and greens
  • Bananas Foster
No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Amber Ale Neither
Jamaican Me Crazy Menu Knife Skills taught
This is our Caribbean class - think Island cooking - black beans, plantains, jerk chicken, rum drinks. Ya, mahn!
  • Callaloo: traditional West Indian stew with salt pork, crab, coconut, greens & scotch bonnets!
  • Shrimp, mango & papaya salad with vanilla citrus dressing
  • Wet-jerk marinade and fish
  • Best black bean salad
  • Fried bananas, rum raisin ice cream
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Island rum drinks with ginger & hibiscus Wheat free.
Oy Vey! Menu Knife Skills taught
Jewish cooking without the drama. Hipcooks style: outrageously delicious & no Manischewitz! You'll die and go to heaven! (OK, a little drama is fun!) Jealous Gentiles completely welcome!
  • Not-your grandma's Gefilte Fish: warm fish terrine, watercress & beet salad
  • Herbed Matzoh ball soup
  • Melt in your mouth brisket
  • Hipcooks plum chicken
  • Crispy potato pancakes
  • Lemon polenta cake
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Yummy Kosher white and red wines Neither
Pho Sure! Menu Knife Skills taught
Travel to Vietnam in style and learn a beautiful, healthy menu, perfect for any season. We'll see you pho' sure in this hoppin' class.
  • Mustard Leaves roll with crunchy vegetables & shrimp with sweet spicy salty dip
  • Vietnamese crepe with mushrooms & bean sprouts
  • Lotus root & diakon salad
  • Beef Pho - a wonderful and hearty vietnamese soup
  • Bun - vietnamese noodle dish with lots of herbs and crunch
  • Passion fruit, mango, & basil mousse
 no
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Saketinis
The Thrill of the Grill Menu Knife Skills taught
Intimidated by everyone's favorite summertime stove? No need! We cook a delightful, delicious meal as yummy and flavorful as summer itself. It's a snap!
  • Gazpacho Andaluz with garlicky croutons
  • Grilled pork loin with pomegranate sauce
  • Grilled dry-rub chicken
  • Hipcooks Tabbouleh with mint, cranberries, hazelnuts and fennel
  • Grilled peaches with amaretto mascarpone
 Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarians welcome. Just skip the meat
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Sangria! Dairy free easily accommodated
Thrill of the Grill 2 Menu Knife Skills taught
Yep, Thrill of the Grill 1 was amazingly delicious. Fire up that grill again for some more amazing summertime delights! Spanish and Argentinian and Hipcooks make for a great menu.
  • Andalusian garlic & macadamia nut soup with grapes
  • Grilled marinated steaks with tapenade and Chimichurri
  • Zucchini parcels stuffed with portobello mushrooms
  • Apple and peach crumble with vanilla ice cream
 Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are welcome. Just skip the meat
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Malbec Wheat free, dairy free. All but dessert
Midsummer Night's Dream Menu Knife Skills taught
Light the candles on the deck, throw some wildflowers in a jam jar and delight your beloveds with this gorgeous summer menu.
  • Salad with buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes & prosciutto
  • Scallop and shrimp Ceviche with mango, basil & jalapeño
  • Sweet potato fries
  • Ginger amaretto ice cream with sour cherry peach compote
 Yes
Vegetarian
No. Pescatarians welcome!
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste White Sangria Wheat free.
Endless Summer Salads Menu Knife Skills taught
Crunch Crunch! Faster than you can say "rabbit rabbit" we'll throw together dazzling salads. A feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. Any of these salads make a fabulous main course. Not a leaf of green, I warn you! Perfect for vegetarians looking for protein-rich, satisfying meals. Great for those in transition to a healthier lifestyle.
  • Yin-Yang carrot and beet salad
  • Hearty warm garbanzo salad
  • Zucchini & quinoa salad with mint & pinenuts
  • Saffron cous cous, roasted vegetable salad with Hipcooks Romesco
  • Celery, parsley, parmesan & date salad
  • La Panzanella (Italian salad w/ tomato, cucumber, bread, herbs)
 Chop 'til you drop! A GREAT knife class
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. Vegans easily accommodated.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Sauvignon Blanc Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance
Pack it up! Menu Knife Skills taught
I really wanted to call this class "Packin' Heat", but well, you know. Summertime and outdoor concerts beckon you to pack a delightful picnic. Or throw a blanket in the backyard & eat at home! Learn two kinds of picnics: rustic & extra-fancy. The rustic picnic will have sammiches. Really yummy ones with homemade bread and aoili. And brownies. The fancy picnic is, well, fancy. And delicious. In class, you get to make & eat both!
  • Roasted red pepper dip
  • Herbed Foccacia
  • Spicy carrot and goat cheese sandwiches
  • Seared tuna sandwiches w/ lemon caper aioli
  • Roasted red pepper & chicken sandwiches orange saffron aioli
  • Perfect tomato salad
  • Chicken Escabeche
  • Brownies and Strawberry shortcakes
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Chardonnay Neither
Hot Soup Focus Group Menu Knife Skills taught
Oh yes, it is cold outside! Learn to make healthy, gorgeous and oh-so satisfying soup for the soul. This is an intense knife-skills classes, where we really get chopping! At the end of class, we vote for the winning soup.
  • ALL SOUP:
  • Carrot & ginger
  • Roasted butternut squash w/ sage
  • Delicious watercress
  • Moroccan lentil w/ cinnamon & prunes
  • Mushroom & thyme
  • Potato & leek soup
  • Corn chowder with sun dried tomato & tarragon
Chop 'til you drop! A GREAT knife class
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. Vegans easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Chardonnay Wheat free. Dairy free easily accommodated - just let us know in advance.
Brown Baggin It Menu Knife Skills taught
Sick of eating yucky, bad-for-you & expensive cafeteria food? Spend a few hours on a Sunday preparing food that will feed you for the week! We'll supply all the containers, you bring the willpower not to eat all your lunches before Friday! (Come to class with a full belly as we will NOT be eating in class. Expect lots of work in this fast-paced class! Also, please note that this class has $5 materials fee - the class price is $5 more than normal, to cover all the tupperware that you will be bringing home with you!
  • The ultimate nicoise salad
  • Caramelized shallot & goat cheese tart
  • Shaved fennel salad with lemon, olives & orange
  • Green bean, potato, basil, garlic & pine nut salad
  • Penne with eggplant, tomato, basil and pine nuts
  • Carrot & dill soup
 Chop 'til you drop! A GREAT knife class
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste None - a workshop class Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance
A Sunday Brunch Menu Knife Skills taught
Learn how to cook a spectacular brunch and then invite your mother, your boyfriend, your friends! We'll put out all the stops and fill the table with gorgeous treats that you can prepare individually or at a show-stopping brunch party.
  • Caviar,chive crème fraîche cups
  • Croustade with smoked salmon, capers, onions
  • Tri-colored pepper & herb frittata with bittergreens salad
  • Leek and goat cheese tartlettes
  • Beet, rosemary & nut muffins
  • Orange and almond cake
Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Bellinis Neither
A Winter Brunch Menu Knife Skills taught
Did you love our original brunch class? Well, we decided to trump ourselves. Don't you just love brunch?
  • Chèvre-stuffed grapes with pistachio
  • Poached eggs wrapped in ham with mushrooms & hollandaise
  • Smoked salmon potato pancakes with lemon crème fraîche
  • Hazelnut, lemon and ricotta cake
No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Pommegranate Bellinis Wheat free.
Tarts for Tarts! Menu Knife Skills taught
OK, you may not be a tart, but after this class you will surely want to eat one! Learn the tricks for a no-fail pastry dough (both sweet and savory) which you can freeze and use on any occasion. Learn alternative crusts like polenta crust. Homemade quiches are delicious & delightful -real men will surely eat them!
  • Savory: Red pepper tart with pesto sunshine, Goat cheese and leek tartlettes, Quiche Lorraine
  • Sweet: Lemon Tart, Orange Tart, Chocolate Tart
No
Vegetarian
Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Sauvignon Blanc Neither
Your Just Desserts Menu Knife Skills taught
Sweets for your Sweet! Tooth that is.
  • Molten Chocolate cakes
  • Tarte Tatin
  • Lemon tartlettes
  • Croquembouche with spun caramel (Italian wedding cake)
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Prosecco Neither
Let them have cake - Class 1 Menu Knife Skills taught
Have your cake, decorate it, & eat it, too! This two-class series offers all you need to know to create a truly splendid occasion cake. Class 1: Learn the basics of cake baking, assembly & decoration. You will have your own cake to layer & frost with buttercream. Learn ganache to pour over a cake. Lovely & delicious. Take home a recipe book and decorating kit, as well as a cake to enjoy.
  • Classic Lemon Butter Cake
  • Devil’s Food Cake
  • Poured Chocolate Ganache
  • Italian Meringue Buttercream Icing
 No
Vegetarian
Yes
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Shiraz Neither
Let them have cake - Class 2 Menu Knife Skills taught
Have your cake, decorate it, & eat it, too! This two-class series offers all you need to know to create a truly splendid occasion cake. Class 2: Cake decorating. Now that you've got the cake-basics down - decorate! Create a multitude of flowers, basketweave & piping techniques to make a show-stopping cake! (We strongly recommend that you have taken Cake 1 before you take Cake 2) Take home a recipe book and decorating kit, as well as a cake to enjoy.
  • Classic Orange Butter Cake
  • Old Southern Red Velvet Cake
  • Cream Cheese Icing
  • Decorator Icing
  • Italian Meringue Buttercream Icing
 No
Vegetarian
Yes
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Reisling Neither
I Ain't No Turkey! Menu Knife Skills taught
Gobble Gobble! Holidays are coming, and you want to host a fabulous meal? Invited somewhere and want to bring a creative, out-of-the-ordinary side dish? Join this super-fun class, where the classics get a modern Hipcooks twist!
  • Individual Cornish hens stuffed with apricot cous cous
  • Roasted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips,turnips, beets) with rosemary
  • Cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries, ginger & orange
  • Peppery watercress salad
  • Pumpkin soufflé with cognac cream
 Yes
Vegetarian
No. But welcome -skip hens!
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Pinot Noir Dairy free. Just skip cream.
Food for your Face Menu Knife Skills taught
Hi Beautiful! Make soaps, scrubs, masks, creams - all from natural ingredients. Leave with your face a-glow and your heart full of inspiration to make these treats for you and your beloveds. A perfect class for the DYI homemaker & gift-giver. This class comes with a sample-sized take-home goody bag with what you've made.
  • Scrub-a-dub!
  • Masks
  • Soap
  • Bath bomb
  • Lip Balm
  • Toner
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
n/a
Vegetarian
Yes, no food to eat!
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Spa Water! Yes, no food to eat!
Oktoberfest! Menu Knife Skills taught
German menu, with German beer!
  • Zwiebelkuchen: German onion cake with butterleaf salad
  • German onion cake, German salad, and Apple Strudel for dessert. Other potentials:
  • Pork Stroganof and Chicken Paprika with Homemade Spatzle
  • Apflekuchen for dessert
 Yes
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Beer! tba
Cocktails 2 - Winter Menu Knife Skills taught
Stressing out because you want to throw the perfect cool-weather cocktail gathering, the perfect holiday party? Look no further! Like Cocktails 1, we offer you fun and exciting drinks, perfect for the winter season. Festive nibbles to match.
  • Port glazed walnuts
  • Gorgonzola stuffed baby apples
  • Crispy proscuitto-wrapped persimmons with sage & manchego
  • Mushroom chevre empanadas
  • Caviar cups with crème fraîche & chive
  • Seared beef on parmesan crisps, watercress & horseradish
  • Seasonal spice sugar cookies
 No
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Rosemary Pomegranate Gin Fizz, Winter Dark & Stormy, Spicy Mulled Wine, Winter Sangria, Hot Apple Pie Neither
HipKids Menu Knife Skills taught
Hipkids paints a culinary canvas that will ignite your child’s creativity and tempt their taste buds to try new foods. These exciting hands-on classes will guide young chefs on sensory journeys around-the-world. Using touch, sounds, sight, smell and of course, taste, we discover food from far away lands, leaving them with a heightened sense of adventure in the kitchen. $35 (Just to be clear: this is a class for children only! Parents are to drop off and pick up kids!) * Ideal for ages 8-12 * Veggie friendly * Classes include kid-friendly knife skills, Chef’s hat, and take-home recipe booklet Upcoming classes: Fever for the Flavor: Visit the lands of bitter, sweet, spicy, salty and sour. Join us in this introductory HipKids class for an all-out explosion of flavor and fun. No taste bud will be left behind! Kids will awaken their senses to unlock the hidden joys of food.
  • The Dueling Salsa Duo: Classic Mexican salsa vs. sweet and spicy mango salsa, with homemade baked tortilla chips
  • Exotic Moroccan Salad
  • Asian Noodle Salad: full of crisp veggies
  • Gelato
Basic Knife Skills and Safety for Children
Vegetarian
Yes
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Refreshing Lemon Mint Splash Some wheat and dairy
The Cheese Whiz Menu Knife Skills taught
A Hipcooks Cheesemaking Workshop! Come and learn to make lovely cheeses, and then enjoy eating them. There is quite a bit to eat in this class, but not until the very end of class, so please arrive with a happy belly. We will be making (and sampling!) Ricotta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Mascarpone and Fromage Fort.
  • Roasted tomatoes filled with fresh ricotta
  • Goat Cheese and Fromage Fort with french bread
  • Pizza bianca with fresh Mozzarella
  • Poached apricots stuffed with Mascarpone, rolled in pistachio
 No
Vegetarian
Yes
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Port No
Holiday Elves Menu Knife Skills taught
3 holiday cheers for this class! We'll make the yummiest of holiday cookies, truffles, brittle - all those delish treats. In this 4-hour session, make the entire menu, and learn to store and gift pack. You'll leave with lovely take-home treats! $75 (Please note there is no food to eat in class, other than the sweets.)
  • Chocolate lavender truffles
  • Peppermint white chocolate hearts
  • Holiday ginger spice cookies
  • Chocolate earthquake cookies
  • Perfect sugar cookies with icy icing
  • Peanut butter blossoms
  • Classic raspberry linzers
  • Nut brittle
 No
Vegetarian
Yes
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste For the hard working elves, we'll have Warm Cup of Good Cheer (a special Hipcooks Christmas Cocktail) Neither
Who's Your Daddy? Menu Knife Skills taught
A Father's Day class! Bring your Daddy dearest, we'll polish the grill, and we'll cook a delicious meal on everyone's favorite summertime stove!
  • See Thrill of the Grill for menu description
 Yes
Vegetarian
Vegetarians welcome. Just skip the meat
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Beer Dairy free easily accommodated!
Private class Menu Knife Skills taught
HIPCOOKS ASSISTANT APPRECIATION EVENT! HIPCOOKS ASSISTANT EXTRAVAGANZA!! SATURDAY APRIL 16th Hipcooks East LA, 6pm - 9pm Come all you wonderful assistants, and be recognized! This is an appreciation event for you! Hipcooks teachers will be cooking for YOU, whipping YOU up wonderful cocktails, Lavishing you with wonderful gifts, and DOING ALL YOUR DISHES. Aw Yeah! This is our opportunity to say THANK YOU for all the wonderful work that you give us. Come hungry and thirsty. Many fun and wonderful prizes awarded. RSVP is a must, on the Hipcooks Calendar.
  • All sorts of surprise goodies
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Private Class: Here comes the bride! Menu Knife Skills taught
Choose Hipcooks for your bridal shower party! You bring the gifts, we teach the crepes! We set up crepe-making stations with all the fixins' for delicious sweet and savory crepes. There is time in this session to open presents and socialize, as well as cook to your heart (and belly's) content!
  • Portobello mushroom, marscapone and thyme crepe
  • Crabmeat or shrimp crepe with red pepper sauce
  • Spinach crepe with torched gruyere cheese
  • Chocolate, banana nutella crepe
  • Lemon crepe with raspberry coulis
  • Flaming Crepe Suzette
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarians easily accommodated
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Bellinis are perfect! (But we can tailor to your tastes) Neither
Private Class: Baby Shower Menu Knife Skills taught
If you'd like a little more work than the crepe class (see above), you can also choose from one of our lovely brunch menus for a fabulous class! We'll budget in time for gifts, etc - these classes are tailored for you!
  • See Here Comes the Bride or our two Brunch menus
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Wustof Knife Workshop Menu Knife Skills taught
We call them the Prada of Knives. Find out why. Learn to: choose your weapon, sharpen, care for and of course cut ......with a whole range of kitchen knives.
  • No menu for this class, I repeat, NO Food to Eat!
  • Exception:
  • for the SD class on the 21st Sept - we'll have wine and cheese after the session. please stay, nibble and chat!
 Yes
Vegetarian
Yes. No Food!
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste r u kidding? Knives only! Yes. No Food!
Spring into Life! Class 1: Eating for Energy Menu Knife Skills taught
Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment by getting to know you and work with you, building with each session. In turn we hope for a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you! You'll see a transformation in energy, health and vitality! The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and Hipcooks owner Monika. Each class consists classroom time and hands-on cooking time. Each class is unique and builds upon the other. Class 1: Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten & dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing & raw. Class 4: The healthy sweet tooth We hope that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. To sweeten the pot, we offer a reduced price of $475 for the whole series (a $45 savings). Just add each class to your cart, and the savings will be subtracted from the shopping cart total.
  • Class 1: Eating for Energy
  • Consider what life would be like with an abundance of energy and vitality. In this class we look at how food and lifestyle choices affect health. When, how, what should you eat? What should you not eat? Using a variety of techniques from Macrobiotics, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to modern dietary theories, we help you discover the foods that are best for YOU. We discuss: leafy greens, root veggies, fruits, fresh veggies, whole grains, dairy, dairy substitutes, fats and proteins: what they are and how a lovely Hipcook like yourself can prepare them to create delicious meals. We'll share one of our most coveted handouts - the full-kitchen shopping list for health!
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. And vegan.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Healthy drinks Wheat free, dairy free
Spring into Life! Class 2: I'm Freeee! Menu Knife Skills taught
Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you! The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings).
  • Class 2: I'm Freeee! (Wheat Free, Dairy-free, Gluten Free)
  • Lucky you! You can jumpstart into a very happy and healthy life by eliminating (or even just restricting) these common allergens. This class (and series) is perfect for those with wheat, gluten and dairy sensitivities or those who suspect they might have sensitivities. For those who do not, it is amazing to experiment with cutting back, and checking out the results.
  • What are the causes of food sensitivities, physical symptoms of food sensitivities, how to test for food sensitivities? What the difference is between wheat-free and gluten free and how to decipher labels? What are dairy substitutes that are not freaky? This class will have a HUGE cooking portion , and will include LOTS of items as well as entire dinner party menus that are all Free!, yet non-free! people will not notice.
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. And vegan.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Healthy drinks Wheat free, dairy free
Spring into Life! #3: Cleansing, Juicing and Raw Menu Knife Skills taught
Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you! The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings).
  • Class 3: Cleansing, Juicing and Raw
  • Congratulations! You are halfway there to a happier, healthier you! Now, how to hone in:
  • How to cook for healing when one is not well. What foods give the most energy the fastest, and what is good for specific ailments. Well discuss how, when, and why to juice. Of course, we'll be sipping in class! Also, we will discuss cleansing: when to do it, when not do it, and how to do it gently.
  • And hey, it is summer! What a great time to try raw! We'll make an entire all-raw meal. In summertime, going raw is easy, whether it be for a meal or for a day, or more. Learn a raw dinner party you can have for your friends.
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. And vegan.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Healthy drinks Wheat free, dairy free
Spring into Life! #4: The Healthy Sweet Tooth Menu Knife Skills taught
Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you! The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings).
  • Class 4: The Healthy Sweet Tooth
  • How can you sweeten desserts naturally? Can you not use any gluten or dairy and still get a delicious cake? And I mean delicious, people, not some weird "I am eating a healthy cake" cake. Oh, do you have options!
  • In this class we give an overview of the history of sugar, its effects on the body, how to identify refined sugar in food labels, physical complications from too much refined sugar, how to overcome sugar addiction.
  • Also, what's the deal with high-quality dark chocolate? Once again, you are in luck! We talk about the health benefits of cacao (Food of the Gods).
 No
Vegetarian
Vegetarian. And vegan.
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Healthy drinks Wheat free, dairy free
Opening Party! Menu Knife Skills taught
Come and celebrate Hipcooks San Diego Opening night!
  • serving up yummy nibbles!
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Art Walk! Menu Knife Skills taught
The Brewery ArtWalk takes place two weekends a year, in the Spring and Fall at the worlds largest art colony. Each ArtWalk, over 100 resident artists participate, including your friends at Hipcooks. During this event, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artworks directly from the artists at studio prices. There is no charge for this event - we just added it like a class to the online calendar so you all would know what's happening. Hope to see you! For more information, check out http://www.breweryartwalk.com/
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Moms Like Me Menu Knife Skills taught
A special cooking class for OR group MomsLikeMe.com
  • Moulle (mussels) in wine, parsley, garlic
  • The most wonderful hearty (& new!) Coq au Vin - with tarragon, grapes & bok choy
  • Tomato, white bean, green bean & basil salad
  • Pot de crème au chocolat, mais oui!
 yes
Vegetarian
No
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste Neither
A Taste of Northpark Menu Knife Skills taught
Come to Hipcooks to check out what we're about - and visit our neighbors, too! Your bellies will thank you
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Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
30th on 30th (a free event) Menu Knife Skills taught
On the 30th of each month, 30th Street in San Diego has an "open house". Come visit us at Hipcooks for tasty nibbles & a tour of our kitchens!
  • In November, Tristan will be baking and handing out recipes for Holiday Cookies!
  • Don't miss this Sweet Treat!
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Hip-Mini $5 Class Menu Knife Skills taught
Hip·mi·ni Noun: 1. A short (and cheap!) cooking class with yummy nibbles and tasty recipes to take home, usually only an hour 2. A place where Hipcooks, Teachers, Assisants - the entire Hipcooks community - can get together to explore a great recipe and connect with one another.
  • Wednesday, Nov 9th: Holiday Ginger Spice Cookie, Warm Cider. What better way to kick off the fall and the holiday season.
  • Wednesday, Nov 16th: Thanksgiving is around the corner and cranberry sauce is on the mind! Let's spicy up a classic side dish for Turkey Day. I'll be demoing our delicious and zingy Orange and Ginger Cranberry Sauce and handing out the recipe so you can wow your guests and family. We'll taste this delight with some lovely brie and french bread.
  • Wednesday, Dec 7th: Celebrate Hanukah with Latkes like Granny! Come by Hipcooks to learn how to make these delish treats, adorn them with creme fraiche and chives and of course, eat them!
  • Thursday, Dec 22nd: Back by popular demand!! Latkes! Learn how to make these delish treats, adorn them with creme fraiche and chives and of course, eat them!
n/a
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste n/a n/a
Hipooks TA Holiday Party Menu Knife Skills taught
Hipcooks Teaching Assistant Party: THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO HIPCOOKS PORTLAND TEACHING ASSISTANTS! ONLY RSVP IF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED, THANK YOU!
  • ALL of the Hipcooks teachers will be cooking, teaching and cleaning FOR YOU!
  • Come and let us thank you for being so fabulous! We'll also send you home with presents for your stocking.
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
SD Holiday Party Menu Knife Skills taught
We hope to see you! Hipcooks TA's: please be sure to drop in to pick up a little present just for you!
  • Candied Nuts
  • Holiday Cookies
  • Proscuitto Wrapped Persimmon with Sage and Manchego
  • Mushroom and Goat Cheese Parcels
  • Winter White Cauliflower Soup Shots
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Hipcooks Teaching Assistants Holiday Party Menu Knife Skills taught
THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO TEACHING ASSISTANTS AT HIPCOOKS, Invite Only! Come and let us thank you for being so fabulous! We'll also send you home with a little treat to put in your stocking. Laissez les bon temps rouler, mon cher!
  • Christmas in Naw'lins
  • We'll cook up Gumbo (taught to you by the lovely Kyrsten), a beautiful Southern Holiday Cocktail (by Jennie), and Beignets!
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste
Holiday Open House Menu Knife Skills taught
Start (and finish!) your holiday shopping at Hipcooks West LA's holiday open house and mini-Artwalk. Stuff all your stockings with some of our favorite kitchen essentials! Find other great gifts form the local artists we'll be featuring: Beautiful handmade glass jewelry from Retimade, Super cute craft aprons from Better Betty, And top off your gift giving with the perfect hand-painted and printed cards. Talk about one-stop shopping! And while you select the perfect gifts, we'll of course be whipping up some holiday treats for snacking!
  • Mushroom and goat cheese empanadas
  • Persimmons with manchego, sage and prosciutto
  • Baby apples with gorgonzola and nuts
  • Candied Nuts
  • Holiday cookies
Vegetarian
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste warmed spiced cider
Hip-Mini $10 Class Menu Knife Skills taught
Hip·mi·ni Noun: 1. A short (and cheap!) cooking class with yummy nibbles and tasty recipes to take home, usually only an hour 2. A place where Hipcooks, Teachers, Assisants - the entire Hipcooks community - can get together to explore a great recipe and connect with one another.
  • December 3rd: Not Your Great Aunt's Kiss Cookies - Pop in for quick and scrumptious Peanut Butter Blossoms. We'll whip them up together on the fly, and gobble them down with a splash of Orange Ginger Apple Cider. A lovely way to kick off your December!
  • December 10th: Tartlets of many colors when you need a quick treat at home or to bring. We'll make Pumpkin Mascarpone, Orange Almond and Lemon Coconut Minis and taste our creations with Cranberry Pomegranate Spritzers.
  • January 8th -Vietnamese Crepes - tantalize all your taste buds as we cook and assemble savory crepes with fresh fixings (gluten-free!)
  • January 21st - Carrot Ginger Shooters - realign your Chi and put the zing in your week. Build a hearty, healthy soup from scratch, and tease it up with fresh dill oil (gluten-free, dairy-free!)
  • February 18th - Take the chill off! House-made cinnamon orange cocoa & buckwheat fruit crepes (gluten-free!)
 n/a
Vegetarian
Check description for your Mini!
Wheat Free, Dairy Free
To Taste n/a Check description for your Mini!