Essentials Series – Accessible Mexican Cooking Classes in Colorado

The Essentials Series at Cocina Corazón offers a welcoming introduction to Mexican cooking classes in Colorado, designed for beginners and curious cooks alike. These private, hands-on experiences focus on foundational Mexican recipes that deliver bold flavor without complexity — perfect for smaller groups and relaxed gatherings.

If you’re looking for approachable, high-quality cooking classes in Colorado, this series is a beautiful place to start.

• Private group Mexican cooking classes (2–12 people)
• Hosted in your home or at my kitchen studio
• Class length: 1–1.5 hours
• Beginner-friendly, confidence-building, and flavor-forward
• Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free options available

🍚 Mexican Rices, Sides & Salsas Masterclass

Class Format - You may choose one of the following classes:

• 4 salsas
• 1 rice + 2 salsas
• 2 rices + 1 salsa
• 2 salsas + 2 sides

Pricing
✨ Pricing starts at $40 per person
*Rates vary based on group size and selected menu.

Rice options:
• Arroz Rojo – Traditional red rice
• Arroz Amarillo – Delicious yellow rice with turmeric
• Arroz Blanco – White Mexican rice

Salsas options:
• Roja (Tomato based salsas - TX style with jalapeño, asada or stewed with serrano peppers)
• Verde (Tomatillo based salsas - raw, stewed or asada with serrano & jalapeño peppers)
• Morita (Tomato based and smoky moritas)
• Borracha (Unique drunken salsa with pasilla pepper, orange, and dark beer; ideal to pair with meats)
• Taquera (Tomatillo, morita and guajillo peppers)
• Habanera (A spicy tomatillo & tomato based salsa with hot habaneros)
• Raw Habanero (Raw salsa with red onion, radishes, orange, limes, vinegar and oregano, a delicious mix!)

Sides:
• Refried black beans
• Refried peruano beans
• Calabacitas a la Mexicana (Mexican squash in tomato sauce & veggies)

The Essentials Series is ideal for first-timers, casual gatherings, and anyone seeking one of the best cooking classes in Colorado with flexibility and ease.

🍲 Mexican Rich Soups Masterclass

Class Format - You may choose 2 rich soups made from scratch:

• Bomba de amor (cream of Mexican vegetables including chayote and Mexican squash)
• Sopa de Tortilla (Authentic Mexican tortilla soup)
• Sopa de Hongos (Traditional mushroom soup with a hint of guajillo)
• Crema de Poblano (Rich cream of poblano pepper)
• Sopa de Lentejas (Hearty lentil soup)
• Sopa de Pasta (Our traditional every day pasta soup)
• Fideo Seco (Traditional dry noodles with a hint of chipotle pepper)

Pricing
✨ Pricing starts at $50 per person
*Rates vary based on group size and selected menu.