Classes are for students 18+ unless otherwise noted.
Fees are for one adult and one child unless otherwise noted. Please register under adult’s name.
Classes for high school students
Cuban cooking has a rich history that blends the flavors and techniques of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines. Learn to make some of the most beloved and authentic dishes from this unique island nation. We will cook guiso de maiz (Cuban-style corn chowder), picadillo classico (a hearty and flavorful main dish with ground beef, peppers, raisins, and aromatic spices), moros cristianos (the classic combination of black beans and rice), and the “real” key lime pie, originally created in Cuba.
Diane Manteca has been a professional chef for thirty-three years, working in high end gourmet establishments and catering. For eight years she owned the eclectic and popular Brickyard Café in Cambridge. Diane has co-authored a Zone cookbook on healthy eating and worked as a food consultant and developed recipes for a major specialty food company. Her teaching career spans over 30 years with Italian cooking as her specialty, along with Moroccan, African, Asian, Cuban French, and regional cooking from the United States. She travels to Italy often to learn regional Italian cooking and brings her knowledge back to teach her students.
Diane Manteca
