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Island Cuisine Cooking Class
Both the Demonstration class and the Hands-On class also include preparation of the basics that accompany every traditional meal of this region: salsa, guacamole and refried beans and tortilla chips. A dessert of Candied Sweet Papaya is also served when fruit is in season and available. Softdrinks/Water are provided and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

There will be ample time in the kitchen for an overview and discussion by the instructor as well as questions & answers before gathering together with your fellow classmates around the table to enjoy the delicious, mouth-watering fruits of your labor.

For the Demonstration class or the Hands-On class one of these delicious traditional Mayan/Island dishes can be prepared or you may contact us with your special request:

Cochinita Pibil - A lean pork roast marinated in a tantalizing and surprising blend of Mayan spices which is then wrapped in banana leaves and slow cooked until succulently tender.

Pollo Pibil - Delicious fresh chicken smothered in the same tangy pibil style sauce used for pork then wrapped in banana leaves and oven roasted.

Tik'nxic - Fresh red snapper dusted with a dazzling array of Mayan spices and covered with sour orange juice then grilled to perfection.

Taquitos Dorados Con Pollo - Juicy, spiced cooked chicken and other ingredients rolled inside fresh tortillas, then deep fried until crispy and covered with a tangy red or green tomato sauce. This traditional plate is then garnished with thinly sliced lettuce, onion and radishes and topped with a final sprinkle of fresh cheese.

What better way to spend a vacation day in a foriegn land than understanding the most basic element of it's culture?

Activity Specifics

Name: Island Cuisine Cooking Class
Provider: Island Cuisine Cooking
Availability: June 1 - November 15 minimum 6 people required for group classes
Includes: Island Cuisine Cooking Classes Include:
All Class Materials and Ingredients
Instruction Workbooklet containing:
Historical and Background Information About Yucatecan/Mayan/Island cooking
Full Recipes for Dishes Prepared
Ingredient Glossary
Souvenir Class Pictures
Island Cuisine Cooking Souvenir Apron (Demonstration and Hands-On Only)
Souvenir Spice Packet Samples (When applicable in Demonstration and Hands-On Only )
Schedule: Offered by Advance Reservation Only ~
Class Sessions are 2 - 4 hours depending on class size
Times Offered are Flexible ~
Class Locations Vary But Are Always Convenient
Pricing: Individual/Private Classes for 1 - 2 persons: US$115 per person
Classes for Groups of 3- 9 persons: US$85 per person

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We had a wonderful time with Lisa and her staff!
Savina taught us 3 main dishes, a side dish, guacamole, and we plan to book again for our March trip. We had a great time cooking and then sat down with Savina to enjoy the fruits of our labor.
It was the best excursion I've done. Lynn Greene ~ Texas

A quick note to say how much our entire family enjoyed the Island Cuisine "Parade of Salsas" cooking class! The recipes were demonstrated and explained well by the instructor and all of the helpful tips provided in the demonstrations have really come in handy now that we are back home and using your cook book. Everything we prepared was delicious and the best part was sharing the salsas afterward as we relaxed by the pool. The class was great and we can't wait to come back and try the Main Course class next time! Thanks again for a great experience for our family. L Byars ~ Dallas TX

Our Family took both Island Cuisine Cooking Classes and we learned several basic salsas and entree items. We were able to add new Mexican dishes to our table at home. Sherri, offers wonderful cooking classes for couples, friends, and families that want to learn about Mexican Cuisine. We learned to make Mango Black Bean Salsa, which is a wonderful treat with chips, baked chicken or as a summer salad. We prepared fresh Pico de Gallo and Salsa Verde just like Mexican Restaurants. We, also discovered how to make a traditional Chicken Pibil. We enjoyed eating all of the wonderful food that was created in class. These authentic Mexican Dishes have been added to our Family Cookbook. Art, Pam & Andrea ~ Portland, Oregon
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