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 that is COVID-safe and follows all the sanitary rules that the Mexican health and safety department demand, plus more. 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 4-10 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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- 5pm Arrival: ready for the class to begin at 5pm.
- 5:15 Welcome cocktail with demonstration
- 5:45 Class introduction
- 6:00 Ingredient demonstration
- 6:15 Spice presentation and hands-on sauce instruction using a mortar and pestle. Hands-on preparation of 3 courses
- 7:15 Guests sit down for dinner and serving of the main course with wine
- 7:45 Dessert with table-side demo
- 8:00 Closing comments
- WHAT WILL I BE COOKING?
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MENU
Starters:
Pacific SHRIMP STUFFED AVOCADO
Roasted SWEET POTATO With PEANUT CRUMB
Main:
Organic CHICKEN TAMALES made with heirloom corn
COSTEÑO CHILE MOLE Amarillo
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
CONCHA sweet bread & drink of the gods Oaxaca CHOCOLATE
- WHAT PRECAUTIONS ARE YOU TAKING FOR COVID-19?
- The safety and well-being of our clientele and staff are of utmost importance to us. We have trained our staff with all of the latest procedures mandated by the Secretaria de Salud (Health Department). At the moment, face-masks, and surgical gloves are a part of our uniform, and staff are constantly being checked for high temperatures. In addition, our classes are held in an open-air kitchen that is very well-ventilated, and class size is limited to ensure appropriate social distancing. We have also require frequent hand-washing.