The Organic Kitchen: Group and Private Cooking Classes

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The Organic Kitchen teaches hands on cooking classes in a relaxed, laid back environment. With guidance from me, you do the prep work and the cooking, then enjoy a beautiful meal with friends. All the fun of a dinner party with none of the shopping or clean up! Each class is packed with cooking instruction, nutritional information, recipes, knife skills, presentation and a delicious feast! We use organic ingredients*, fresh herbs and spices, and lovely heart healthy oils to make amazingly beautiful, nutritious meals. All classes flow smoothly from one course to the next, no down time, no waiting. We are located in the heart of Valencia CA.

(menus posted below)

*We shop for our fresh ingredients the day of class. On occasion organic ingredients can not be found. BUT we do our best!

Click here to go to the Organic Kitchen Store where you can register for classes and purchase some of the amazing ingredients we use in class!

Open Classes

I host open classes several times a month. I select the menu, date and time. Eight spaces are available per class and individuals may sign up on a first come basis. Cost: $65 per chef! Just click on the class you are interested in and follow the prompts. Scroll down to view menus.

(click to register)

Thursday, January 12th at 6pm ~ "Steak au Poivre"

~ 1 spot left!

Thursday, February 2nd at 6pm~ That's Amore! The Sequel
2 spots available

Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm~ Comfort Food

Sorry class full

Monday, February 13th at 6pm~ Soup, Salad and Tartines
Sorry class full

Tuesday, February 21st at 6pm~ That's So Random
5 spaces available

Monday, February 27th at 6pm ~The Road to Morocco
sorry class full

Private Classes (click here)

Want to host a private party for friends or co- workers? Private parties are available upon request. You choose the date, menu* and guest list and we take care of the rest! Sorry we van not accommodate minors.

*Some menus are seasonal.

Gift Certificates

Know someone that wants (or needs... really, really needs) to learn to cook? Looking for a unique gift for the person who has everything? Organic Kitchen gift certificates are available. Click here to purchase gift certificates - see bottom of page (redeemable for classes & merchandise only).

Menu Options

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*Because The Organic Kitchen focuses on healthful food choices, a variety of delicious non alcoholic beverages will be served with each menu.

** Many of the menus at the Organic Kitchen are heavy on plant sources of food and light on the animal products, making most of them easily adaptable for our vegetarian friends!

Pesto Salmon~ A light, beautiful meal for lunch or dinner!

Sparkling Mango Lemonade

Cheesy Rosemary Bread Crisps

Greens and Lemon Vinaigrette

Sauteed Salmon with Basil Pesto

Orange Vanilla Creme Brulee

Fabulous Dinner Party~ Great presentation! Tons of technique!

Roasted Garlic Lemon Chicken with White Wine Reduction

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Shallots and Carrots

Autumn Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Molten Spice Chocolate Cabernet Cakes

A Few of My Favorite Things~ Oven brick roasted chicken!

Herb Roasted Italian Style Chicken

Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Greens and Berries with Citrus White Balsamic

Roasted Carrots and Shallots with Gremolata

White Chocolate Raspberry Clusters

Yo Quiero Mas!~ Limes, cilantro, chiles...The Organic Kitchen take on Mexican food!

Spicy Caramelized Nuts

Roasted Lime Chicken

Chunky Guacamole

Salsa Mexicana and Mucho Mango Salsa

Caramelized Veggie Quesadillas

Roasted Carrots and Shallots with Gremolata

Liquados~ Mango Lime Smoothies

Perfect Summer Barbeque ~ Invite your friends over for this spicy treat!

Sparkling Organic Mango Lemonade

Hummus and Pita Appetizer

Fresh and Easy Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Warm Potato and Green Bean Salad with Basil and Pine Nuts

Sweet Chipotle Pork Tenderloin
The Moistest Lemon Cake Evah!~ You have lucky friends!

Chillin' and Grillin'!~ A scrumptious follow up to the Perfect Summer BBQ class!

Organic Strawberry Lemonade "Family Friendly Sangria"

Butter Leaf Lettuce with Pear Vinaigrette

Apricot Ginger Chicken Kabobs

Moroccan Couscous

Grilled Asparagus

Lemon Scones with Berries and Cream

Lets Take This Outside!~ Great menu for a backyard bash!

Fresh Squeezed Pomegranate Lemonade

Mixed Berry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Pasta and Fresh Corn off the Cob with Onions and Bell Peppers

Tri- Tip with Red Wine BBQ Sauce and Caramelized Onions

Lemon Cookies with Mascarpone and Strawberries!

South American BBQ~ Argentinian beef with Chimi sauce...Muy Rico!
Greens with Golden Balsamic and Rosemary Pecans and Fresh Peaches

Roasted Asparagus, Potatoes and Carrots
Argentinian Beef Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce
Berries in Compote with Vanilla Sour Cream

"When the Moon Hits Your Eye"~ Yep! Homemade pizza! (No knife skills in this class)

Rosemary Parmesan Flatbread with two Toppings

Tomato, Basil Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Veggie Lovers Pizza

Prosciutto Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

Pasta! Pasta! Pasta! ~ Five amazing pastas loaded with veggies! (vegetarian menu)
Tortellini with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Farfalle with Warm Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Penne Pasta with Asparagus, Pine Nuts and Cream Sauce

Linguini with Bell Peppers and Serrano Chilis

Pasta with Basil Pesto

That's So Random~ a few things I just threw together (Vegetarian friendly!)

Spinach Salad with Warm Roasted Carrots and Israeli Couscous

Artisan Bread with Parmesan Artichoke Heart Dipping Oil

French Lentil Soup

Browned Butter Brownies

Where's the Beef? Two amazing pasta's in this vegetarian menu!

Roasted Tri-Colored Tomato Bruschetta

Greens with Pears and Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Linguine
Pasta Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil)

Caramelized "Apple Pie" a la mode!

Tropical Salmon~ Colorful, light and tasty!

Easy Crostini
Apple and Avocado Salad with Tangerine Dressing

Crispy Sauteed Salmon with Mucho Mango Salsa

Lemon Vanilla Creme Brûlée

That's Amore!~ A romantic dinner menu!

Easy Crostini

Greens with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Chicken Piccata and Linguini

Double Chocolate Mini Cakelets with Salted Caramel Sauce

That's Amore! The Sequel~ Rich and decadent or light and tasty depending on the season!

Greens with Caramelized Pears and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Scallops with Butter Sauce served over...

Butternut Puree (in Fall/Winter) Jeweled rice (in Spring/ Summer)

Ice Cream with Homemade Peanut Butter Hot Fudge

Steak au Poivre~ An elegant meat and potatoes meal

Filet Mignon with Peppercorns and Garlic Chive Butter
Au Gratin Potatoes

Candied Carrots with Orange Zest
Baby Spinach with White Balsamic

Berries in a Delicate Pastry Basket

Just for the Halibut ~ Light fluffy white fish served with an amazing mango sauce!

Easy Tomato Bruschetta

Greens with Roasted Asparagus and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut with Mango Puree and Basmati Rice

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Just for the Halibut...With an Accent! Ole! ~ Light fluffy white fish with a spicy salsa!

Greens with Orange Balsamic Dressing

Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Roasted Red Pepper and Avocado Salsa

Cilantro Lime Rice

Blueberry Lime Pound Cake

The Road to Morocco ~ Slow cooked chicken with Eastern flavor

Hummus trio Platter
Green Salad with Pears and Goat Cheese
Tender Savory Chicken
Basmati Rice and Sautéed Vegetables
Chocolate Bark with Nuts and Sea Salt

Nuts for Butternut! ~Everything you wanted to know about butternut squash but were afraid to ask! (No knife skills in this class)

Greens with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spicy Pepitas

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Sage Butter Sauce

Spiced Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

Not the Same Ol' Same Ol'~ Tired of the same old chicken and potatoes? Spice it up!

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Jalepeno Sauce

Greens with Goat Cheese and Honey Dijon Dressing

Blanched Green Beans with Olive Oil and Garlic

Orange Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone

C'mon a My House!~ Easy Italian menu!

The "House Salad"

Crusted Chicken Tenders with Sage Cream (served over...)

Linguine with Warm Tomatoes

Olive Oil Cake with Berries

There's an App for That! Seven appetizers that are a hit at every party! (vegetarian menu)

Strawberries with Mascarpone and Lemon Curd

Spicy Caramelized Nuts

Sun Dried Tomato/Pesto/Cheese Platter

Avocado Caprese Salad with Italian 'Salsa' and Pita

Caramelized Sweet Bell Pepper Bruschetta

Hummus Trio Veggie and Pita Platter

Soup, Salad and Tartines Anyone? Rich but light and so good for you! Vegetarian optional:)

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Wild Rice and Arugula Salad with Roasted Chicken (optional) Pear Chardonnay Vinaigrette

Tartines (mini open faced sandwiches)

Mini Chocolate Cakes and Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

Comfort Food Organic Kitchen Style! Gourmet versions of your most comforting favorites:)

Roasted Veggie Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Creamy Tomato Carrot Soup with Parmesan and Crispy Onions

Vanilla Spiced Hot Chocolate With Vanilla Whipped Cream

(vegetarian friendly:)

Caprese Chicken... Roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella and basil served over tender chicken breasts (in the works)

Spinach Salad with Apples, Cashews and Berries

Caprese Chicken

Linguine

Browned Butter Brownies

Pasta! Revisited... Three main dish pastas...yum! (still in the works!)

Fettuccine with Peas, Asparagus and Pancetta

Spinach and Asparagus Spaghettini with Salmon

Farfalle with Roasted Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onions and Spinach

Rise and Shine!~ You asked for it, you got it. A yummy breakfast class! (still in the works!)

Fruit Smoothies

Whole Grain French Toast with Ricotta Cheese and Berries

Freshly Made No Cook Jam

Veggie Fritatta

Berries, Mascarpone and Balsamic Glaze

Sharing the love... Testimonials

"Somehow you manage to make food that is healthy taste so good it seems like it should be bad for you... but it's not." Lisa R.

My wife and I love taking your classes. Thanks for all the tips and advice, we are eating and feeling better than we ever have before. Craig E.

Hosted my first Christmas Eve dinner for family and friends this year and all the cooking skills you've taught me came into play-- I kept thinking, I need to text Linda and thank her. So THANK YOU for making our holiday a bright and wonderful success! xox Samarah M.

Dear Linda, I have really enjoyed your classes this year! I appreciate all you put into them and just want to thank you for teaching me the skills and wonderful healthy recipes that will benefit my family for as long as I can cook for them! Wishing you and Catherine a healthy New year! Kimberly T.

Linda thank you so much! Your class was everything your website said and more! Mamie K.

My boyfriends kids want me to marry their dad after eating the food I have learned to make in your classes:)

Thank you so much for the wonderful class! My only regret is that I did not come sooner. Your home is beautiful, and the food was amazing. I learned so much I can't wait to put what I learned into action. Look forward to more classes! ~Samantha M.

My husband and I have had so much fun on our 'date nights' at your classes. Good food, good people and the best part is we can cook together at home! Lori B.

I loved the class last night! I want to come as often as I can. It was so much fun and the food was so good! I think I need private lessons for the knife skills:) Lori S.

For the first time in my life I am cooking without recipes! I am actually excited about making meals instead of dreading it and my family raves. I have learned so much from your classes and look forward to every single one! ~ Tracy M.

I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy taking your classes! I never thought I could cook to save my life and now I am preparing dishes thanks to you! Having my family love the food is an added bonus:) Krista R

I had such a wonderful time last night! All, and I mean all the dishes were amazing! You have such a talent! I look forward to taking another class! ~ Arlene W.

Linda I just wanted to let you know that I made your Road to Morocco menu tonight and it was a hit! My husband and kids were so impressed and loved it! It made me very excited to learn more amazing recipes from you at The Organic Kitchen classes. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. I was feeling bad about not giving my family home cooked meals and you have given me faith in my cooking abilities! ~ Lori R.

Linda, I had to share this with you...I did the roasted chicken, vegetables and salad today. My husbands comment before dinner was "Wow, this is a meal you can enjoy for hours" (meaning he loved how the house smelled). He just loved the dinner, everything about it. We are learning so much! Many, many thanks!~ Diane V.

Linda, Thanks for the nice evening. I know everyone really enjoyed it. The food was great and everyone enjoyed your presentation. Thank Mari for us too. I really think the evening exceeded expectations!~ Dottie D.

Linda, We had a great time last night and the food was excellent! The menus are delicious, easy to prepare and practical. BTW, we learn more in your class than any other we have taken. Your approach to teaching is truly unique and fun. Thanks!~ Jill W.

Thank you Linda. I learned so much last night (Pasta! class). I went out and bought some new salt today and used it with our dinner..."baby steps". I loved all of the recipes and the company was great too. I hope I can take another class again soon! ~ Janelle M.

Dear Linda, What a delightful evening we spent learning to make the most scrumptious meal, which was also healthy! (Fab Dinner Party) We learned so much from you and had such fun doing it! I learned so many tricks I will want to use, even beyond these new treasured recipes.

Gratefully~ Ann

Thank you so much for such a wonderful class, delicious and exciting recipes. Thank you for all you do to make your class so exciting and tasty. I loooooved the caramelized pecans! ~ Ina T

My wife made the menu she learned at your class and it was awesome! (Perfect Summer BBQ) It really was amazing. I want her to take all your classes, so thank you! ~ Bryan (left on my voicemail... so cute)

I had nine family and friends over for dinner and they all loved it! It was perfect! Thanks for all your help!~ Kathy H. (Steak Au Poivre)

Linda I loved the class (Fab Dinner Party) and can't wait to take another one! You are an amazing teacher! ~ Catherine J.

Linda- Thanks so much for your awesome classes! I can't believe the change in myself. After taking your classes I was inspired to start cooking more, and I am actually enjoying it!! I make one of your pasta dishes every week, our favorite is the pasta with asparagus. And the roast chicken, WOW! Who would have ever thought I could roast a whole chicken and have it turn out so well? My husband loved it.

Everytime you add a new menu I think to myself, "I need to sign up for that one!" Your classes are money well spent. Can't wait for the steak class next week, thanks again, Linda!~ Judy P.

Linda, I had so much fun last night! You are fabulous at what you do and I really learned a lot. I can't wait to take another class!~ Melanie H.

Linda, I wanted to thank you and Ashley for taking such good care of us and presenting a fantastic meal (Tropical salmon) and recipes! You have a unique talent that is very appreciated!!!~ Sue S

Dear Linda, what an amazing meal! (C'mon a My House)

Thank you so much, you did a great job teaching us your techniques and sharing your recipes. Cooking is s bit of a hobby for me and I learned so many new things. I hope to come again soon and bring my daughter and some friends. Still full and satisfied~ Sondy

Hi Linda, it was such a great time! And the food was delicious. Can't wait to make it all this weekend. Yummy!! Can't wait to see you again soon. Thanks for a great cooking class...awesome!~ Debbie D.

Hi Linda,

I can't say how much we have enjoyed all of the courses we have taken. Tried to short Jon on salad dressing the other night and use bottled instead of one of your recipes. Jon's comment "that tasted awful next time lets use Linda's dressings." and then last week he up and says "when is your next cooking class? You haven't been for awhile." We have gotten spoiled with the good eats and look forward to our next class with you. Thank you so much for the healthier diets. ~ Megan M.