When traveling the world, sometimes the best meals are found in the streets – from food trucks, carts and stalls. Chef Mark Haskell will take you on a tour of the back alleys and busy streets of faraway countries. In this class, you’ll learn how to balance flavors and use the fabulous products and cooking techniques of Southeast…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into four vibrant, delicious recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand. Menu: Salade Lyonnaise - Frisée Lettuce, Bacon Lardons, Poached Egg Pan Seared Hanger Steak with Béarnaise Sauce Frites with Aioli…
Join DC fishmonger and chef Fiona Lewis for a hands-on masterclass in seafood. The Fillet: Learn the technical knife skills to break down a whole Dorade - a highly regarded Mediterranean fish. The Prep: Master the classic En Papillote method—steaming your hand-cut fillets in parchment for a perfect, fool-proof finish. The Discussion: A candid "Fishmonger’s Deep Dive"…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
Join us for a delightful long lunch where you'll learn to craft traditional dumplings that embody the spirit of the season. Get ready to pinch, steam, and savor your own…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
Celebrate spring through the flavors of Provence, where seasonal produce truly shines. Using fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, we’ll prepare classic Provençal soups, terrines, salads, casseroles, and desserts. This class…
Join Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi as they guide you through the essentials of Korean cuisine. Learn how to craft authentic banchan (Korean side dishes),…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into four vibrant, delicious recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand. Menu: Salade Lyonnaise - Frisée Lettuce, Bacon Lardons, Poached Egg Pan Seared Hanger Steak with Béarnaise Sauce Frites with Aioli…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
This series is intended for students who have completed the Kitchen Basics: Essential Techniques Series or have comparable skills. Class #1 - Tuesday, May 12th, 6-8pm Salmon en Papillote Asparagus with Lemon Butter Parmesan Sauce Roasted Golden Potatoes Fruit Crostata Class #2 - Tuesday, May 19th, 6-8pm Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Sautéed…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Making Samosas from scratch can take two entire days. In this class you’ll learn a delicious shortcut to make…
Tired of sandwiches for lunch? Here’s a class that can jazz up your lunch bags and dining table. The Japanese Bento Box has remained the quintessential meal of convenience and creativity. Learn how to prepare a complete meal that’s simple, colorful and delicious – a great way to close out May, the Asian American Native…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Dive into the bold contrasts of Thai street food: crafting a fiery-sour soup, balancing sweet-tangy flavors in a vibrant…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Filipino food used to be a fear factor. Now, it’s always trending. In this class, everyone will contribute as a community, more like a family, in preparing the celebration dishes in Filipino gatherings. If we’re lucky, we might do karaoke to make it truly Pinoy. And like any Filipino party, there could be baon so…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
What makes Thai food distinct from other Asian cuisines? In this class, you’ll cook with ingredients that define Thai flavors: galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chili, palm sugar and more. Cooking Thai might look complicated, but you’ll find it’s quite easy, quick and fun. And promise, your tongue won’t be on fire! Tom Kha Soup…
Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Expect to build layers of iconic Sichuan flavor, from toasting Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil to balancing the rich,…
Hill Center is thrilled to welcome acclaimed Chef Suresh Sundas whose class will feature several standout dishes from Tapori and Daru. Chef Suresh Sundas’ (James Beard Foundation Finalist: Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2026, RAMMY Rising Culinary star of the year 2025 winner, Rammy 2022 Best new restaurant, Food & Wine Magazine 2024 Global Tastemaker) cooking journey…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Join us in the kitchen for a Paella workshop! The most traditional paella was based on the rice fields in the Ebro delta valley near Valencia and what the farmers and irrigation workers found - using snails/escargot & rabbit, and local gardens, not seafood - but then it was adopted to wider tastes & pocketbooks.…
Summer in France is a particular kind of pleasure — unhurried meals, beautiful produce at its peak, the gentle art of doing things well rather than quickly. Chef Wendi James channels exactly that spirit in an evening of French summer cooking that's as relaxed and convivial as the season itself. Menu: Fig & Olive Tartine…
Watercolor cake paintings come to life as you sip complimentary Prosecco (or cider) and toast your creativity and inner artist. All supplies included. Feel free to bring a photo to be inspired by! For a taste of a past Chef Padua baking class, check out this fabulous Instagram Reel created by dinewithmags. You’re in for…
When the temperature soars, the best meals require no heat at all. Chef Mark Haskell explores the world's great cold soups — red and white gazpachos, classic vichyssoise, and bright, citrusy ceviches — perfect for navigating DC's scorching summers with style and ease. Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course!…