Authentic Mexican Cooking Classes
Inspired by her grandmother from an early age, Miriam mixes her authentic Mexican roots with her Cordon-Bleu training.
Our mission is to de-mystify authentic Mexican cuisine, simplify it and inspire you to try these dishes and techniques at home.
There is so much more to Mexican food than what you might imagine so join us as we show you how diverse and delicious this cuisine can be. Taking influence from Chef Miriam’s grandmother and our travels around Mexico for inspiration, you will learn about traditional methods, how to combine flavors, plating guidelines and why it is so important to focus on the local ingredients.
We know we can motivate you with our colorful ingredients, traditional cooking methods and true Mexican hospitality!
Our Classes are for foodies of all walks of life and every skill level. You will observe as Chef Miriam cooks up wonderful Mexican dishes. Thereafter, you will learn about tequila and Mezcal and how to make the perfect cocktail followed by a hands-on experience creating delicious dishes from the menu at your station, under the guidance of Chef Miriam and her staff.
Miriam’s Cooking Classes feature a three-hour class in beautiful Puerto Vallarta’s city center. You’ll learn how to make a traditional six-course meal composed of appetizers, homemade salsas, main dishes and a dessert of chocolate and/or tropical fruits.
Q & A
- WHO TEACHES THE CLASSES?
- Our cooking classes are taught by Le Cordon Bleu-certified Chef Miriam Flores. Chef Miriam Flores focuses on sharing the experience of growing up on a sustainable ranch in Jalisco, Mexico, where she learned to cook and farm from her grandmother. Students will learn smart strategies and techniques such as dry roasting chilies and grinding spices to acquire a more authentic flavor.
- WHERE ARE THE CLASSES LOCATED?
- The classes are held at Chef Miriam’s private home. Please email us for the address a day before arrival, or call +52 (322) 194-7142.
- ACCESSIBILITY?
- There are about 25 steps to go up to the house where we will be dining, so please be aware of this if you have mobility issues or recent surgery.
- HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN EACH CLASS?
- Each class is a small group of 4-15 people, working in pairs, so that everyone can enjoy the hands-on experience. Please keep in mind that we will only run a class if we have a minimum of 4 people. We might ask you to come the next day or so if you are the only 1 or 2 people signing up.
- WHAT IS THE AGENDA LIKE?
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- 4:00pm Arrival: ready for the class to begin at 4pm at Miriam's private home.
- 4:15 Class welcome with introduction and story with Chef Miriam
- 4:45 Cocktail with demonstration
- 5:00 Personal introductions
- 5:15 Ingredient presentation and hands-on sauce instruction using a mortar and pestle. Hands-on preparation of 2 courses
- 6:15 Guests sit down for dinner and serving of the main course with wine
- 6:45 Dessert with table-side demo
- 7:00 Closing comments
- Complimentary Digestif
- WHAT WILL I BE COOKING?
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FIESTA COOKING CLASS MENU
To Start:
Roasted tomatillo and morita salsa with avocado.
Tostada of heirloom esquites or 'street corn' and local queso fresco.
Main Course:
Bay of Banderas seafood with prawns and fresh fish 'al mojo de ajo' cazuela (clay pot)
Side dish: Coconut rice
Beef tamales with heirloom corn masa and 'mole de fiesta rojo' sauce (Vegetarian option: roasted poblano pepper and queso Oaxaca tamales)
Vegetarian pozole (hominy in a mild broth with cabbage and radish)Dessert:
IMPORTANT: FOOD ALLERGIES AND DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Please let us know in advance of any food allergies or dietary requirements (and state whether an allergy or preference when booking), and we will do our best to accommodate you. It is best to write this in the booking notes when purchasing a ticket. We are happy to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets (where possible) as long as we know this in advance of the class. Need further assistance? If you are having problems with reservations or have some additional questions, please send us an e mail at: [email protected] OR give us a call at +52 (322) 194-7142
Tropical fruit with vanilla bean and flourless Mexican chocolate cake.