Empanadas Cooking Class

Argentina Cooking

Once you arrive at my home, you will taste and learn the rituals surrounding our famous hot beverage "mate" and alfajores. Then we’ll start off with the cooking class: you'll make empanadas, both the dough and the filling from scratch. After we are done cooking, as a starter we will have a typical picada, consisting of a charcuterie board. Finally, we’ll enjoy the meal we’ve prepared together paired with Malbec red wine and great conversation. You’ll get to try an Argentine classic dessert.I'll accompany you on each and every step of the way, showing you the proper techniques and explaining a little bit of the history of the dishes and the different culinary traditions in the country. A fully hands-on experience!What's included
- Mate & Alfajores
- Charcuterie board
- Empanadas
- Classic Argentine cake
- Malbec red wine
- Bottled water
- Coffee/Tea
- CookwareWhat to bring
✓ Desire to get your hands dirty
✓ Empty stomach
✓ Be ready to enjoy yourselfPrivate Classes
✓ For private classes please ask me using the booking form.Meeting point
Estomba & Mártires Palotinos, Belgrano R, CABA
You can easily get here by Uber/Taxi.Date and Time
Tuesday to Friday, start at 10.30 am (3.5 hours)Price
- 1 person: US$ 85
- 2-6 people: US$ 75 each

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Reviews

  • The experience with Shirly was a delight. She has a huge lot of knowledge about the people and the food culture of Argentina. Shirly is a natural host, but she goes out of the way to make her home a welcoming, comfortable space, definitely suited to the task at hand - cooking! I highly recommend this experience with Shirly.
  • 5Argentina CookingThis class with Shirly was definitely a trip highlight for me and my boyfriend! Shirly is so sweet and so easy to talk to. We had a great time not only learning from her — we made two types of empanadas and dulce de leche pancakes — but also chatting with her about Argentinian culture. We also shared a bottle of wine and a cheese plate while we waited for the dough to set in the fridge. And had mate with alfajores when we first walked in! Perfection.
  • 5Argentina CookingA cooking class with Shir is something you will never forget... learned so much about Argentina and the cuisine. But more impressive and unforgettable is Shir and what a fun and wonderful person she is. The class in her beautiful apartment is an experience of a lifetime. She is an outstanding teacher and blends everything you do with an explanation of the history and customs of what you're drinking and cooking. If you want to learn about cooking in Buenos Aires and have an amazing evening with a fun and interesting person, go to this class.
  • 5Argentina CookingAn amazing time. First time doing something like this and I'm very glad I did it. It was quite an experience and very educational on a lot of things. Great start to your trip as Shirly can help you find some local things to do in Buenos Airies.
  • 5Argentina CookingWe chose this class because it included making the dough and because reviews sounded like it is well done. It did not disappoint!!! It was fun, interactive, well-structured, instructional, and we all got the chance to practice each step. We even got help learning how to practice pancake-flipping skills! In addition, sitting around the table consuming the empanadas we made was an opportunity to have a conversation that covered all kinds of topics about Argentina! Shirly, thank you so much!
  • 5Argentina CookingAs with any vacation, a good amount of time was spent looking up “cooking classes in Buenos Aires” before arrival. Really good reviews for Shirly so decided to go with her. What a wonderful experience! She was so warm and friendly. The cooking experience was relaxed and fun. The empanadas that we made were delicious. She really made it seem like a visit to an old friend’s home. Would STRONGLY recommend this to my friends and family visiting BA.
  • 5Argentina CookingArgentina Cooking with Shirly was phenomenal. The day was filled with lessons in authentic cooking to Argentinian culture to local hidden gems, all delivered with extreme warmth and enthusiasm. We made various empanadas and warm pancakes with artisanal dulce de leche. Shirly and her partner made us feel so welcome and comfortable in their lovely home. It was an experience which my entire family will cherish for many years. I give it a 10/10!
Shirly - Argentina Cooking

About

I’m a passionate teacher and food enthusiast, I love both eating and cooking great food and I enjoy traveling, learning new things and meeting new people.I think getting a grasp on traditional cuisine is a unique way to get to know the history and the culture of a place and its people. I want you to have an experience that is fun and where you can learn about Argentine's customs from a local's point of view.My work experience is in the education field, I have a degree in Social Communication and I’m a professor. I’ve decided to combine my love for teaching and cooking by making my kitchen the classroom. Ever since I was little I loved watching grownups cook, that’s why most of the recipes I’ll teach you I learnt from my parents and my grandma. I invite you into my home to share a delicious and typical Argentinian meal.

~ Shir

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Alfajores de Maicena (Argentinian Dulce de Leche Cookies)

“Shir’s class is engaging, easy to follow and ends with some pretty yummy alfajores. She is such a warm person who is easy to talk to, and she is able to pitch the class to any cooking or baking skill levels.” - Noah and Michael, Melbourne, Australia

About the RecipeA very traditional and delicious Argentinian sandwich cookie filled with Dulce de Leche that is easy to make regardless of your cooking skills (anyone can do it!).- Class duration: 2 hours
- Yields ~3.3 pounds (1.5kg), 20-25 alfajores. Enough to share with friends and family or eat for many days :)Ingredients and Equipment Needed: See details.Price
- Private class: USD 99 (one Zoom connection included). USD 15 per additional Zoom connection.
- Shared class: USD 35 per Zoom connection.
- Corporate: (contact me)The pricing does not include ingredients, which you will need to procure on your own. I will provide a detailed list and will help you pick the right ingredients.

Empanadas (Savory Pastry turnover)

“Shir is a wonderful teacher and makes her class fun. The instructions she sends beforehand are very clear and made it easy to follow her patient lead during the online class. And my empanadas turned out great!” - Elizabeth from Austin, USA

About the RecipeThis is a very traditional Argentinian pastry turnover filled with savory ingredients. In the class you will learn to make two fillings, which could be: beef, chicken, cheese and onion, corn, caprese, and ham and cheese.- Class duration: 3 hours
- Yields: 12 empanadas (~1.5 kg = 3.3 pounds), serves 4 people.Ingredients and Equipment Needed: See details.Price
- Private class: USD 119 (one Zoom connection included). USD 15 per additional Zoom connection.
- Shared class: USD 39 per Zoom connection.
- Corporate: (contact me)The pricing does not include ingredients, which you will need to procure on your own. I will provide a detailed list and will help you pick the right ingredients.

Chipá (Cheese Bread)

“Shirl is a fabulous cook. Her recipes are delicious & she gives clear instructions on how to cook them. If you have an opportunity to take her class you’re belly will be so grateful.” - Cynthia, Cleveland, USA"Awesome way to experience Argentinian cooking with an expert from the comfort of your own home. Invaluable way to feel connected with people from all over the world during this pandemic." - Victoria, Pittsburgh, USA

About the RecipeA traditional cheese bread 🧀 eaten in Argentina, with a gooey cheesy interior. Delicious! We normally eat them accompanied by mate for merienda (our afternoon snack time).- Class duration: 1.5 hours
- Yields: 25 chipá balls (~1 kg = 2 pounds)Ingredients and Equipment Needed: See details.Price
- Private class: USD 89 (one Zoom connection included). USD 15 per additional Zoom connection.
- Shared class: USD 29 per Zoom connection.
- Corporate: (contact me)The pricing does not include ingredients, which you will need to procure on your own. I will provide a detailed list and will help you pick the right ingredients.

Alfajores Marplatenses (Dulce de Leche Cookies with Chocolate Coating)

“The class was so well structured. Shir’s use of two cameras allowed us to easily see what she was doing and compare her dough to ours. The video and audio quality were great. The alfajores were so delicious and were really fun to make!! The length of the class was perfect, and we had the opportunity to talk about the various kinds of alfajores and just learn more about the whole process. It was amazing!!” - Sheila, New York City, USA

About the RecipeOur most famous sweet: sandwich cookie with Dulce de Leche filling and Chocolate coating. These are a little harder to make than the Alfajores de Maicena, but still accessible to anyone.- Class duration: 3 hours, includes a 1-hour break.
- Yields ~3.3 pounds (1.5kg), 12 alfajores. Enough to share with friends and family or eat for many days :)Ingredients and Equipment Needed: See details.Price
- Private class: USD 119 (one Zoom connection included). USD 15 per additional Zoom connection.
- Shared class: USD 39 per Zoom connection.
- Corporate: (contact me)The pricing does not include ingredients, which you will need to procure on your own. I will provide a detailed list and will help you pick the right ingredients.

Challah (braided Jewish bread)

About the RecipeJewish braided bread, traditionally prepared for Shabbat (Saturdays) and holidays. It's an enriched dough, very fluffy and delicious.- Class duration: 1h 30 min, but allow for a 3.5-hour span in total for proofing and baking. There will be a 30-45min break to allow for the first (out of two) proofing. By the end of the class, you'll have the shaped dough, which you will need to leave to proof and finally bake it on your own. We'll be in touch through chat until your challah is ready.
- Yields ~1.9 pounds (860 grams), 1 big challah or two small ones.Ingredients and Equipment Needed: See details.Price
- Private class: USD 99 (one Zoom connection included). USD 15 per additional Zoom connection.
- Shared class: USD 35 per Zoom connection.
- Corporate: (contact me)The pricing does not include ingredients, which you will need to procure on your own. I will provide a detailed list and will help you pick the right ingredients.

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Thank you for your booking request! I will get in touch as soon as possible.
~ Shir