Taco Party!

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 12 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

With warm weather comes summer parties - and Annelies will teach you how to throw an amazing taco party with friends! Wow your guests by making everything from scratch, while accommodating vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. 

Begin by making vibrant handmade tortillas from blue corn masa. Then on to the fillings! We’ll season and griddle broccoli in asada style to give it a deep, smoky flavor. Citrusy spiced chicken goes al pastor, and shredded beef simmers in chile-spiced broth. 

Three kinds of sauces to act as a final garnish: bright and hot yellow aji salsa, house-style salsa casera, and a zippy jalapeño cilantro lime crema. A seasonal salad will be served on the side. Get ready to party! 

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Homemade Blue Corn Tortillas

Pollo al Pastor

Broccoli Asada 

Carne Deshebrada

Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Crema

Aji Salsa

Salsa Casera

Seasonal Salad
 

This menu contains the following common allergens: Soy, Dairy. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Annelies Zijderveld teaches with a California twist, bringing the brightness of Bay Area produce onto the plate. Proudly Mexican-Bolivian-Dutch American, she specializes in Mexican (including TexMex + CalMex) and Bolivian cooking classes and private classes. If you're looking to eat vegetarian/vegan, check out one of her eat more meatless cooking classes with ideas for omnivores and plant-based eaters. Author of Steeped: Recipes Infused with Tea, a Los Angeles Times notable book, she writes about food for epicurious, the Kitchn, Simply Recipes, EatingWell, and others.