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Taste of CIA Cookbooks

CIA Gourmet Cooking and Baking Classes

Maybe you've seen our cookbooks online or at the bookstore and thought, "I could never make those recipes..." Yes, you can! In our Taste of CIA Cookbooks classes, you'll cook and bake right from the pages of our popular consumer books.


"Time flies when you're having so much fun in the kitchen. A well-spent Saturday!"
—Jim Manion, Marlboro, NY

You will:

  • Focus on a specific cuisine or technique, from tapas and soups to breads and desserts.
  • Learn from our talented chef-instructors.
  • Practice new skills and prepare dishes in the CIA's kitchens and bakeshops.
  • Enjoy a brief lecture, hands-on production, lunch, and a wrap-up session.
  • Get a copy of the cookbook to take home.
    ...all in just one Saturday!

Whether you're a novice or a true gourmet—cooking classes, baking classes, and special parent and teen cooking classes at the CIA will help you raise your culinary game.

Gourmet Cooking Classes
Travel the world and explore the cuisines of Italy, Spain, or Asia; liven up your weekday meals with flavorful soups, one-dish meals, or gourmet meals in minutes; or entertain with delicious brunch foods or bistro fare. You'll learn how easy it can be in our gourmet cooking classes.

Baking Classes
Baking is your passion, and we have just the courses to help you explore it. From Cake Decorating to Gluten-Free Baking, there's something for everyone in a CIA baking class!

Parent and Teen Cooking Classes
Spend time together in our kitchens having fun and sharing your interest in cooking and baking. Come to one of our twice-yearly Taste of CIA Cookbooks Parent and Teen Days! Please note that the minimum age requirement for parent and teen cooking classes is 12 years old.

Three Great Course Locations
Enjoy a cookbook-inspired course at our Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; or San Antonio, TX campus. Simply click on the state abbreviation of your choice to view available class dates and course details.


Please note: You must be at least 18 years old to attend our Taste of CIA Cookbooks classes. The only exception is Parent and Teen Day offered twice a year at the Hyde Park, NY campus.

Baking Classes
Baking Classes
  • Artisan Breads at Home (NY) (CA)
  • Baking at Home – The Desserts (NY)
  • Baking for Brunch (NY)
  • Cake Decorating (NY) (CA)
  • Chocolates and Confections at Home (NY) (CA)
  • Cookies at Home (NY)
  • Creative Cupcakes (NY)
  • Gluten-Free Baking (NY)
Cooking Classes
  • An Indian Feast (NY)
  • Behind the Meat Counter (NY)
  • Bistros and Brasseries (NY) (TX)
  • Breakfasts & Brunches (NY)
  • Chinese Cuisine (TX)
  • CIA Favorites (NY) (TX)
  • Classic and Contemporary Sauces (NY)
  • Cooking at Home (CA)
  • Cooking for One (NY)
  • Cooking with Cheese (NY)
  • Everyday Grilling (NY) (CA) (TX)
  • The Flavors of Asia (NY) (TX)
  • Gluten-Free Cooking (NY)
  • Gourmet Meals in Minutes (NY) (CA) (TX)
  • Healthy Cooking at Home (NY) (TX)
  • Hors d'Oeuvre at Home (NY) (TX)
  • Italian Cooking at Home (NY) (CA) (TX)
  • One Dish Meals (NY) (CA) (TX)
  • Poultry: From Roosters to Roasters (NY)
  • Seasons in the Wine Country (CA)
  • Sharpening Your Knife Skills (NY) (TX)
  • Singaporean Cuisine (TX)
  • Spain and the World Table (NY) (TX)
  • Summer Salads (NY)
  • Summer Soups (NY)
  • Under the Sea (NY)
  • Vegetarian Cuisine (TX)

TESTIMONIALS

"A wonderful day! We took Spain and the World Table, and it was fun to use ingredients and recipes native to the Mediterranean diet. The instructor was knowledgeable and kind, and the assistants helpful to us novice chefs."

Carol Pelzner, New Canaan, CT

"Our [Gourmet Meals in Minutes] dishes were great! I look forward to returning in the future for another course."

Geneya Brooks, New Milford, NJ

"I love these courses. The instructors are so nice and I always learn a lot in five hours. I plan on taking many more."

Janice Acken, Dover Plains, NY