Discover the Rich Flavors of Indigenous Cuisine

CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE AT THE SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING

DISCOVER THE FLAVORS AND TRADITIONS OF INDIGENOUS COOKING

The Santa Fe School of Cooking invites guests to experience the rich history, distinctive ingredients, and remarkable traditions of Native American cuisine through a special culinary class celebrating Indigenous foodways.

Inspired by the cookbook Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, the experience features James Beard Award–winning chef and author Dr. Lois Ellen Frank alongside Native American culinary advisor Walter Whitewater.

Together, they’ll explore the enduring influence of Indigenous ingredients and cooking traditions through live demonstrations, storytelling, and engaging discussions.

Guests will learn how traditional Native American foods have shaped cuisines around the world while discovering the important relationships between food, land, sustainability, and cultural identity.

A MENU INSPIRED BY TRADITION

The class will feature five dishes from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, highlighting the flavors and ingredients that have sustained Native communities for generations.

FEATURED MENU:

• White Bean, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup
• Marinated Grilled Quail with Red Chile Honey Glaze
• Red Chile Potato Casserole
• Calabacitas
• Piñon Nut Cake with Pumpkin Sauce

Each dish offers an opportunity to appreciate the culinary knowledge, creativity, and traditions passed down through generations.

More than a cooking demonstration, this experience celebrates the connections between food, community, and cultural heritage.

Guests are encouraged to come hungry, discover something new, and leave with a deeper appreciation for Native American cooking.

BOOK A CLASS: Visit the Santa Fe School of Cooking to learn more about available classes and reservations.

THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING SPECIAL

A HEARTWARMING MOMENT IN THE MARKETPLACE

A special photograph featuring Santa Fe School of Cooking founder Susan Curtis and longtime team member Cathy sharing a smile in the Marketplace offers a glimpse into the relationships that have helped shape this beloved Santa Fe institution.

While the school is known for celebrating New Mexico’s distinctive flavors and culinary traditions, it’s the people behind the scenes who make the experience memorable.

Over the years, longtime employees, friendships, and a shared passion for food and culture have helped create an atmosphere that feels more like family than business.

The photograph captures that spirit, reminding visitors that the Santa Fe School of Cooking is about more than recipes and cooking techniques. It’s also about the connections made around food and the people who keep those traditions alive.

VISIT THE SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING MARKETPLACE

Whether you’re a longtime Santa Fe resident or visiting Northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe School of Cooking Marketplace offers an opportunity to experience the region’s culinary culture.

Stop by, explore the Marketplace, and say hello to the team.

It’s the friendships, shared experiences, and love of New Mexico that continue to make the Santa Fe School of Cooking feel like home.

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